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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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AC750 Wireless Dual Band Router
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power on the router, please make sure your computer is NOT connected to any other
wireless network.)
Archer C20
5
3
Computer
4
Cable/DSL Modem
Internet
Wall Socket
2
Wall Socket
Power On/Off
Button
To Internet
To Ethernet
Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation
Figure 2-2 USB Installation
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.

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