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Archer
D5
AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
5
On
There is a device connected to this LAN port, or the LAN port is
sending or receiving data.
(LAN)
Off
There is no device connected to this LAN port.
On
Wireless is enabled. The modem router is working on 2.4GHz/5
GHz radio band.
(Wireless)
Off
Wireless is disabled.
On
The network is available with a successful Internet connection.
(Internet)
Off
There is no successful Internet connection or the modem router
is operating in Bridge mode. Please refer to
Note 2
for
troubleshooting.
On
ADSL line is synchronized and ready to use.
Flash
The ADSL negotiation is in progress.
(ADSL)
Off
ADSL synchronization fails. Please refer to
Note 1
for
troubleshooting.
On
The modem router is powered on.
(Power)
Off
The modem router is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is
connected correctly.
Note:
1.
If the ADSL LED is off, please check your Internet connection first. Refer to
2.3 Connecting
the Modem Router
for more information about how to make Internet connection correctly. If
you have already made a right connection, please contact your ISP to make sure your Internet
service is available now.
2.
If the Internet LED is off, please check your ADSL LED first. If your ADSL LED is also off,
please refer to
Note 1
. If your ADSL LED is ON, please check your Internet configuration. You
may need to check this part of information with your ISP and make sure everything have been
input correctly.
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AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
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1.3.2
The Back Panel
Figure 1-2
ADSL
: Through the port, you can connect the telephone to the modem router. Or you can
connect them by an external separate splitter. For details, please refer to
2.3 Connecting the
Modem Router
.
USB2, USB1
: The USB port connects to a USB storage device or a USB printer.
WPS
: The switch for the WPS function. For details, please refer to
4.8.2 WPS Settings.
WiFi ON/OFF
: The switch for the WiFi function. Press it to enable/disable the WiFi function.
RESET
: There are two ways to reset the modem router's factory defaults.
Method one
: With the modem router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the RESET
button for at least 8-10 seconds. And the modem router will reboot to its factory default
settings.
Method two
: Restore the default setting from
4.23.7 Factory Defaults
of the modem router's
Web-based Management.
LAN4/WAN, LAN3, LAN2, LAN1:
Through these ports, you can connect the modem router to
your PC or other Ethernet network devices. In wireless router mode you will be able to
connect to Cable/FTTH/VDSL/ADSL devices.
POWER ON/OFF
: The switch for the power.
POWER
: The Power plug is where you will connect the power adapter.
Antennas
:
Used for wireless operation and data transmit.
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AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
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Chapter 2. Connecting the Modem Router
2.1 System Requirements
Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/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 and Apple Safari.
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements
The Product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat.
Place the modem router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well
as to a power source.
Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not create a
tripping hazard.
The modem router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.
Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of electromagnetic
sensitive.
2.3 Connecting the Modem Router
Before installing the device, please make sure your broadband service provided by your ISP is
available. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. Before cable connection, cut off the
power supply and keep your hands dry. You can follow the steps below to install it.
Step 1:
Connect the ADSL Line.
Method one:
Plug one end of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the ADSL port on the rear
panel of Archer D5, and insert the other end into the wall socket.
Method two
：
You can use a separate splitter. External splitter can divide the data and
voice, and then you can access the Internet and make calls at the same time. The
external splitter has three ports:
• LINE: Connect to the wall jack
• PHONE: Connect to the phone sets
• MODEM: Connect to the ADSL port of Archer D5
Plug one end of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the ADSL port on the rear panel of
Archer D5. Connect the other end to the MODEM port of the external splitter.
Step 2:
Connect the Ethernet cable. Attach one end of a network cable to your computer’s
Ethernet port or a regular hub/switch port, and the other end to the LAN port on the
modem router Archer D5.
Step 3:
Power on the computers and LAN devices.
Step 4:
Attach the power adapter. Connect the power adapter to the power connector on the rear
of the device and plug in the adapter to an electrical outlet or power extension. The
electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible.
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AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
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Figure 2-1
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Archer
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AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide
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Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide
This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your Archer D5 AC1200
Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router using
Quick Setup
Wizard
within minutes.
3.1 TCP/IP Configuration
The default IP address of the Archer D5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem
Router is 192.168.1.1. 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 LAN/WAN port of the modem router. And then you can configure your
PC to obtain an IP address automatically in the following way.
1)
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
T3
in
Appendix B:
Troubleshooting
.
2)
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.
Please click the
Start
menu on your desktop, select
run
tab, type
cmd or command
in the field
and press
Enter
. Type
on the next screen, and then press
Enter
.
If the result displayed is similar to the screen below, the connection between your PC and the
router has been established.
If the result displayed is similar to the screen shown below, it means that your PC has not
connected to the router.
You can check it following the steps below:
1)
Is the connection between your PC and the router correct?

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