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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.

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