Archer C20 V5 User Guide
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router
This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance.
It contains the following sections:
The TP-Link router is designed to fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and users demanding higher networking performance. The powerful antennas ensure continuous Wi-Fi signal to all your devices while boosting widespread coverage throughout your home, and the built-in Ethernet ports supply high-speed connection to your wired devices.
Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app.
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The router’s LEDs (view from left to right) are located on the front panel. You can check the router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
| LED Explanation | ||
| Name | Status | Indication |
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| On | The system has started up successfully. |
| Flashing | The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded. Do not disconnect or power off your router. | |
| Off | Power is off. | |
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| On | The 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled. |
| Off | The 2.4GHz wireless band is disabled. | |
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| On | The 5GHz wireless band is enabled. |
| Off | The 5GHz wireless band is disabled. | |
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| On/Off | The light remains on for 5 minutes when a WPS connection is established, and then turns off. |
| Flashing | WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes. | |
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| On | At least one Ethernet port is connected to a powered-on device. |
| Off | No Ethernet port is connected to a powered-on device. | |
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| Green On | The router is connected to the internet. |
| Orange On | The router’s WAN port is connected, but there is no internet connection. | |
| Off | The router’s WAN port is not connected. | |
(Power)
(Wireless 2.4GHz)
(Wireless 5GHz)
(WPS)
(Ethernet)
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The following parts (view from left to right) are located on the back panel.
| Item | Description |
| Power Port | For connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power adapter. |
| Power On/Off Button | Press this button to power on or off the router. |
| Reset Button | Press and hold this button until all the LEDs turn off to reset the router to its factory default settings. |
| Wi-Fi/WPS Button | Press this button, and immediately press the WPS button on your device. The WPS LED of the router should change from flashing to solid on, indicating successful WPS connection. |
| Press and hold this button for about 5 seconds to turn on or off the wireless function of your router. | |
| WAN Port | For connecting to a DSL/Cable modem, or an Ethernet port. |
| Ethernet Ports (1/2/3/4) | For connecting your PCs or other wired network devices to the router. |
| Antennas | Used for wireless operation and data transmitting. Upright them for the best Wi-Fi performance. |