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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.
(WPS)
Quick
Flash
A wireless device failed to be added to the network by WPS
function.
Off
No storage device or printer is plugged into the USB port.
(USB on
the rear panel)
On
A storage device or printer has connected to the USB port.
Table 1-1 The LEDs Description
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 working 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).
Power:
The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the
power adapter provided with this Archer C5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router.
On/Off:
The switch for the power.
Wireless On/Off:
The switch for the wireless function.
USB:
The USB port connects to a USB storage device or a USB printer.
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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).
WPS/Reset:
Pressing this button for less than 5 seconds enables the WPS function. If your client 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 client devices and
automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network.
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 the SYS
LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. And then release the button and wait the router
to reboot to its factory default settings.
Wireless antenna:
To receive and transmit the wireless data.
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AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
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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.
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5.
Make sure the
Wireless
switch is
ON
. Then plug the provided power adapter into the
Power
jack and the other end to a standard electrical wall socket. Press the
On/Off
button to power
on the Router. (Before you power on the Router, please make sure your computer is NOT
connected to any other wireless network.)
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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AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
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Chapter 3.
Quick Installation Guide
This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your
AC1200 Wireless Dual
Band Gigabit Router using
Quick Setup
Wizard
within minutes.
3.1
TCP/IP Configuration
The default IP address of the router is
192.168.0.1
and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.
These values can be changed as you desire. In this guide, we use all the default values for
description.
Connect the local PC to the Ethernet ports of the router and then you can configure the IP address
for your PC by the following method: Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "
Obtain an IP address
automatically
" mode on your PC. If you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to
Appendix B: Configuring the PC
. Then the built-in DHCP server will assign IP address for the PC.
Now, you can run the Ping command in the
command prompt
to verify the network connection
between your PC and the router. The following example is in Windows XP OS.
Open a command prompt, and type
, and then press
Enter
.
If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC
and the router has been established well.
Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command

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