Configuring Archer C7 As Wireless Access Point

Overview

See Resetting WP-Link Archer Router if it's necessary to reset the router and start from scratch.

Note that this is the preferred way to configure an ancillary router, e.g. a router in the studio/garage.

• Log in to the router management console using either the router's IP address or http://tplinkwifi.net
• Network > WAN
  • WAN Connection Type: Static IP
  • Copy all other settings (WAN IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS, etc) from the main router (e.g. TP-Link Archer C9).
  • Click Save
• Network > LAN
  • IP Address: 192.168.123.2
  • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
  • Click Save
  • The Router Management Console will prompt that it's necessary to reboot to apply the settings. Go ahead and reboot.

Wait for reboot to complete.

• DHCP > DHCP Settings
  • DHCP Server: Disable
  • Click Save
  • The Router Management Console will prompt that it's necessary to reboot to apply the settings. Go ahead and reboot.

Wait for reboot to complete.

• Wireless 2.4GHz > Wireless Settings
  • Wireless Network Name: Change this from default
  • Click Save
• Wireless 2.4GHz > Wireless Security
  • WPA/WPA2 - Personal
    • PSK Password: Change this to desired password
  • Click Save
• Wireless 5GHz > Wireless Settings
  • Wireless Network Name: Change this from default
  • Click Save
• Wireless 5GHz > Wireless Security
  • WPA/WPA2 - Personal
    • PSK Password: Change this to desired password
  • Click Save
• Reboot the router.

Wait for reboot to complete.

Make sure the ethernet cable going from the switch to the Archer C7 router is plugged into a LAN port and NOT a WAN port.

On the iPad:

• Settings' app > Wi-Fi > Choose A Network
• Choose one of the channel names (2.4GHz or 5GHz) that were entered in the router management console.
• Enter the wifi password as defined on the C7 router.

See Also

• Configuring WPS Bridging With TP-Link Archer C9 and C7