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.

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.