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1.4

Panel Layout

1.4.1

The Front Panel

Figure 1-1 LEDs on the front panel

The router’s LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to right).

Name

Status

Indication

(Power)

Off

Power is off.

Flashing

The router is starting or upgrading firmware.

On

Power is on.

(Wireless

2.4G)

Off

The wireless function is disabled.

On

The wireless function is enabled. The router is working on

2.4GHz radio bands.

(Wireless

5G)

Off

The wireless function is disabled.

On

The wireless function is enabled. The router is working on

5GHz radio bands.

(Ethernet)

Off

No device is connected to the Ethernet ports.

On

At least one device has connected to the Ethernet ports.

(Internet)

Blue

The Internet port is connected, and the Internet is

accessible.

Orange

The Internet port is connected, but the Internet is

inaccessible.

Off

The Internet port is not connected, and the Internet is

inaccessible.

(USB)

Off

No storage device or printer is plugged into the USB port.

Flashing

A plugged-in storage device or printer is being recognized.

On

The storage device has been successfully recognized.

(WPS)

Slow

Flash

A wireless device is connecting to the network by WPS

function. This process will last in the first 2 minutes.

On

A wireless device has been successfully added to the

network by WPS function.

Quick

Flash

A wireless device failed to be added to the network by WPS

function.

Table 1-1 The LEDs Description

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Note:

1.

After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep

on for about 5 minutes and then turn off.

2.

The router is set to work concurrently in 2.4GHz and 5GHz by default. If you desire to choose

the working frequency, please go to

4.5 Dual Band Selection

.

1.4.2

The Rear Panel

Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch

The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right).



WPS/Reset:

Pressing this button for less than 5 seconds enables the WPS function. If your client devices,

such as wireless adapters, support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, press this button to quickly

establish a WPA secure connection between the client devices and the router.

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Pressing this button for more than 5 seconds enables the Reset function. With the router

powered on, press and hold the

WPS/Reset

button (approximately 8 seconds) until all LEDs

are lit. And then release the button and wait for the router to reboot to its factory default

settings.



Wireless On/Off:

The button for the wireless function.



Internet:

This port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.



Ethernet (1, 2, 3, 4):

These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the router to the local PC(s).



USB:

The USB port connects to a USB storage device or a USB printer.



Power On/Off:

The switch for the power.



Power:

The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the

power adapter provided with this Archer C20 AC750 Wireless Dual Band Router.



Wireless antenna:

To receive and transmit the wireless data.

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Chapter 2. Connecting the router

2.1

System Requirements



Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)



One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the router is

connected directly to the Ethernet)



PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors



TCP/IP protocol on each PC



Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari

2.2

Installation Environment Requirements



Place the router in a well-ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent



Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)



Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the router



Operating Temperature: 0

℃

~40

℃

(32

℉

~104

℉

)



Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing

2.3

Connecting the Router

Before installing the router, make sure your PC is connected to the Internet through the

broadband service successfully. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. After that, please

install the router according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep

your hands dry.

1.

Power off your modem (if the modem has a backup battery, please remove it too.), and

disconnect your existing router if you have one.

2.

Connect the

Internet

port on your router to the modem’s LAN port with an Ethernet cable.

3.

Connect your computer to one of the

Ethernet

ports labeled 1~4 on the router with an

Ethernet cable.

4.

Power on the modem and wait for 2 minutes.

5.

Then plug the provided power adapter into the

Power

jack and the other end to a standard

electrical wall socket. Press the

Power On/Off

button to power on the router. (Before you

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power on the router, please make sure your computer is NOT connected to any other

wireless network.)

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Computer

Cable/DSL Modem

Internet

Wall Socket

Wall Socket

Power On/Off

Button

To Internet

To Ethernet

Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation

Figure 2-2 USB Installation

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Note:

If you want to use the router to share files or printer, plug the USB storage device to the USB port

or connect the printer to the router with a matching cable.