Chapter

1

Get to Know About Your

Router

This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its main features and

appearance.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•

Product Overview

•

Main Features

•

Panel Layout

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1. 1.

Product Overview

What This Product Does

TP-LINK’s Archer C2600 AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router integrates 4-port

Switch, Firewall, NAT-router and Wireless AP. Powered by Multi-User MIMO technology,

the AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router delivers exceptional range and speed,

which can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the

users demanding higher networking performance. Your wireless connections are radio

band selectable to avoid interference in your area, and the four built-in Gigabit ports

supply high-speed connection to your wired devices.

802.11ac - The Next Generation of Wi-Fi

TP-LINK’s Archer C2600 comes with the next generation Wi-Fi standard – 802.11ac,

backward compatible with 802.11n and 3 times faster than wireless N speeds. With

higher power efficiency and robust security, 802.11ac is the perfect way to accelerate

a home multimedia network and solve congestion that multiple devices may cause.

2533Mbps Concurrent Dual Band - More Bandwidth, Less Interference

With 1733Mbps wireless speeds over the crystal clear 5GHz band and 800Mbps over

the 2.4GHz band, Archer C2600 offers you the flexibility of two dedicated networks and

ensures amazing wireless performance. Simple tasks such as sending e-mails or web

browsing can be handled by the 2.4GHz band while bandwidth intensive tasks like

online gaming or HD video streaming can be processed by the 5GHz band – all at the

same time.

Broad Wi-Fi Coverage and Targeted Connection

Featuring four fixed external antennas and high power amplifiers, Archer C2600 is able

to boost Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home. Advanced Beamforming technology

enables Archer C2600 to focus Wi-Fi signal to connected devices, delivering a more

targeted and highly efficient wireless connection.

Multifunctional USB Port – Easy Storage and Sharing

Using the Archer C2600’s multi-functional USB 3.0 port, you can share a printer with

multiple computers and devices on your network and can also share files & media at

home or via the FTP server while away from home.

Guest Network

Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or

office network in a controlled manner without exposing private Wi-Fi access codes or

other personal data.

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IPv6 Supported

Archer C2600 supports IPv6, which is the foundation of the next generation of the

Internet and enables a range of new services and improved user experience.

Parental Control

Parental Controls allow parents or administrators to deploy restricted access for children

or staff. With URL blocking, you can easily set up a black or white list to limit the level

of web access.

Tether APP

TP-LINK Tether provides the easiest way to access and manage your router with your

devices.

1. 2.

Main Features

Wireless and Wired Performance

• Supports 802.11ac Muti-User MIMO

• Supports 802.11ac - The next generation of Wi-Fi, compatible with 802.11n

• Simultaneous 2.4GHz 800Mbps and 5GHz 1733Mbps connections for 2533Mbps of

total available bandwidth

• 4 dual band fixed external antennas and high power amplifiers provide stable signals

and optimal wireless coverage

• Beamforming technology delivers highly efficient wireless connection

• Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption

security

• Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/

PPTP/L2TP Internet access

• Supports USB Storage Sharing, Print Server, FTP Server, Media Server. Shares a printer

locally and files & media with networked devices or remotely via FTP server

• Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing

• Guest Network access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or

office network

• Parental Controls allow parents or administrators to establish restricted access policies

for children or staff

• Quality of Service (QoS) makes it easier for you to manage the bandwidth of devices

connected to the router

• Supports IP/MAC filter and URL filter, Access Control list

• SPI and NAT firewall protects end-user devices from potential attacks from the Internet

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• Easy one-touch WPA wireless security encryption with the WPS button

• Wi-Fi On/Off Button allows users to turn their wireless radio on or off

• Supports firmware upgrade and Web management

• Supports Virtual Server, DMZ host and Port Triggering

• Supports Dynamic DNS, UPnP and Static Routing

• Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the

Internet

• Supports system log and Traffic Statistics

• Supports IPv6

1. 3.

Panel Layout

1. 3. 1.

Top View

The router’s LEDs are located on the top panel (view from top to bottom). You can check

the router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.

LED Explanation

Name

Status

Indication

(Power)

On

System initialization completes.

Flashing

System initialization or firmware upgrade is in process. Do not

disconnect or power off the router.

Off

Power is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is connected

correctly.

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LED Explanation

Name

Status

Indication

(Internet)

White

The router is connected to the Internet.

Orange

The WAN port is connected, but there is no Internet connection.

Off

The WAN port is not connected.

(Wireless 2.4GHz)

On

The wireless 2.4GHz band is working properly.

Off

The wireless 2.4 GHz band is disabled.

(Wireless 5GHz)

On

The wireless 5GHz band is working properly.

Off

The wireless 5GHz band is disabled.

(LAN)

On

At least one LAN port is connected.

Off

No LAN port is connected.

(WPS)

On

A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by

WPS function.

Flashing

WPS handshaking is in process and will continue for about 2 minutes.

Please press the WPS button on other wireless devices that you want

to add to the network while the LED is flashing.

Off

The router is not in the WPS process

.

(USB)

On

The USB device is identified and ready to use.

Flashing

The USB device is being identified.

Off

No USB device is plugged into the USB port or the USB device is not

identified or USB device has been safely ejected.

Note:

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.

1. 3. 2.

The Back Panel

The router’s back panel shows the connection ports, buttons and antennas (view from

left to right). Refer to the following for detailed instructions.