Archer C58HP V1 User Guide
- About This Guide
- Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router
- Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet
- Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router
- Chapter 4 Guest Network
- Chapter 5 Parental Controls
- Chapter 6 QoS
- Chapter 7 Network Security
- Chapter 8 NAT Forwarding
- Chapter 9 VPN Server
- Chapter 10 Customize Your Network Settings
- Chapter 11 Manage the Router
- FAQ
- Authentication
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, the built-in Ethernet ports supply high-speed connection to your wired devices, and the flexible working modes are capable to meet all your network needs.
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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RE button: This button is located on the top panel of the router. Press and hold it for about 3 seconds to change to the Repeater mode.
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 |
| WPS | On/Off | This light remains on for 5 minutes when a WPS connection is established, and then turns off. |
| Blinking | WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes. | |
| LAN | On | At lease one LAN port is connected to a powered-on device. |
| Off | No LAN port is connected to a powered-on device. | |
| WAN | White on | The internet is available. |
| Orange on | The router’s WAN port is connected, but the internet is not available. | |
| Off | The router’s WAN port is not connected. | |
| PWR | On | Power is on. |
| Blinking | The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded. Do not disconnect or power off the router. | |
| Off | Power is off. | |
| 2.4G/5G | On | The corresponding wireless function (2.4G/5G) is working normally. |
| Off | The corresponding wireless function (2.4G/5G) is disabled. | |
| RE | Blinking | The router is connecting to the host wireless network. This may take up to 2 minutes. |
| On | The router is working in Repeater mode and connected to the host wireless network. | |
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The following parts (view from left to right) are located on the rear panel.
| Item | Description |
| PWR Port | For connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power adapter. |
| Power On/Off Button | For powering on or off the router. |
| Wi-Fi On/Off Button | Press and hold this button about 2 seconds to enable or disable the wireless function. |
| Reset Button | Use a pin to press and hold this button until all the LEDs turn on momentarily to reset the router to its factory default settings. |
| WAN Port | For connecting to a DSL/Cable modem, or an Ethernet jack. |
| WPS Button | If your devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this button to quickly establish a connection between the router and devices. |
| 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. |