TP-LINK Archer C1200 Owner's Manual

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FAQ
Q1. What should I do if I forget my wireless password?
The default wireless password is printed on the label of the router. If the password has 
been altered:
1. Connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable. 
2. Visit 
http://tplinkwifi.net
, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for 
the router.
3. Go to 
Basic
 > 
Wireless
 to retrieve or reset your wireless password.
Q2. What should I do if I forget my web management password?
•  If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, or you have enabled the Password Recovery 
feature of the router, click 
Forgot password
 on the login page and then follow the 
instructions to reset it.
•  Alternatively, press and hold the Reset button of the router until the Power LED binks 
to reset it, and then visit 
http://tplinkwifi.net
 to create a new login password.
Note: 
•  Please refer to 
 to learn how to configure Password Recovery.
•  You’ll need to reconfigure the router to surf the internet once the router is reset, and please mark down your new 
password for future use.
Q3. What should I do if I cannot log in to the router’s web management 
page?
This can happen for a variety of reasons. Please try the methods below to log in again.
•  Make sure your computer is connected to the router correctly and the corresponding 
LED indicator(s) light up.
•  Make sure the IP address of your computer is configured as 
Obtain an IP address 
automatically
 and 
Obtain DNS server address automatically
.
•  Make sure 
http://tplinkwifi.net
 or 
http://192.168.0.1
 is correctly entered.
•  Check your computer’s settings:
1 )  Go to 
Start
 > 
Control Panel
 > 
Network and Internet
, and click 
View network 
status and tasks
.
2 )  Click 
Internet Options
 on the bottom left.
3 )  Click 
Connections
 and select 
Never dial a connection
.