TP-Link Archer C50 User Manual

Archer C50 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band 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. Or connect your computer to the router wirelessly by using the default
network name (SSID) and password printed on the product label at the bottom of the router.
4. Power on the modem and wait for 2 minutes.
5. Then plug the provided power adapter into the Power jack and the other end to a standard
electrical wall socket. Press the Power On/Off button to power on the router. (Before you

TP-Link Archer C50 Specifications

General

DSL WAN	No
Ethernet WAN	Yes
WAN connection type	RJ-45
Security algorithms	64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
VPN support	PPTP, L2TP, IPSec
Networking standards	-
Receiver sensitivity	5GHz: 11a 54M: -77dBm 11ac VHT20 MCS8: -70dBm 11ac VHT40 MCS9: -66dBm 11ac VHT80 MCS9: -62dBm 2.4GHz: 11g 5.5M: -94dBm 11g 54M: -78dBm 11n HT20 MCS7: -75dBm 11n HT40 MCS7: -72dBm
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type	Fast Ethernet
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)	867 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)	300 Mbit/s
Product type	Tabletop router
Product color	Black
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	4
Output current	0.85 A
Output voltage	9 V
Power source type	AC
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Antennas quantity	2
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990
Package depth	240 mm
Package width	290 mm
Package height	76 mm
Package weight	670 g

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	123.5 mm
Width	182.95 mm
Height	32.1 mm