TP Link Network Router AC1900 User Manual
Archer C1900  
AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band  
Gigabit Router  
REV1.0.0  
1910011429  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
FCC STATEMENT  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off  
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver  
is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
1） This device may not cause harmful interference.  
2） This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance  
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by  
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority  
to operate the equipment.  
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:  
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled  
environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with  
any other antenna or transmitter.  
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only  
Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a  
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in  
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
CE Mark Warning  
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in  
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.  
National Restrictions  
This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following  
the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:  
Country  
Restriction  
Reason/remark  
General authorization required for outdoor use and  
public service  
Bulgaria  
None  
Outdoor use limited to Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz  
10 mW e.i.r.p. within band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current  
the band 2454-2483.5 relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012  
MHz  
France  
If used outside of own premises, general authorization is  
Italy  
None  
required  
General authorization required for network and service  
Luxembourg  
Norway  
None  
supply(not for spectrum)  
This subsection does not apply for the geographical area  
Implemented  
within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund  
Russian Federation None  
Only for indoor applications  
5150-5250 MHz  
Country  
Bulgaria  
Croatia  
Restriction  
Reason/remark  
Not implemented  
License required  
Planned  
General authorization required if used outside own  
premises  
Italy  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
General authorization required for network and service  
supply (not for spectrum)  
Luxembourg  
None  
Russian Federation No info  
5250-5350 MHz  
Country  
Bulgaria  
Croatia  
Italy  
Restriction  
Reason/remark  
Not  
Planned  
implemented  
License required  
General authorization required if used outside own  
premises  
General authorization required for network and service  
supply (not for spectrum)  
Luxembourg  
None  
Russian Federation No info  
5470-5725 MHz  
Country  
Restriction  
Reason/remark  
Not  
Planned  
Bulgaria  
implemented  
Relevant+ provisions for the implementation of DFS  
mechanism described in ETSI standard EN 301 893  
V1.3.1 and subsequent versions  
France  
General authorization required if used outside own  
premises  
Italy  
General authorization required for network and service  
supply (not for spectrum)  
Luxembourg  
None  
Russian Federation  
Turkey  
No info  
Not implemented  
Defence systems  
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Canadian Compliance Statement  
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject  
to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause interference, and  
(2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired  
operation of the device.  
Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le  
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:  
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et  
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un  
fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.  
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so  
chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for  
successful communication.  
Industry Canada Statement  
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the  
requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.  
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le  
matériel brouilleur du Canada.  
Korea Warning Statements  
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.  
NCC Notice & BSMI Notice  
注意！  
依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法  
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、  
加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。  
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即  
停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。  
減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。  
安全諮詢及注意事項  
●請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。  
●清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。  
●注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。  
●插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。  
●請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。  
●請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。  
Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам  
нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами  
України.  
Safety Information  
When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product;  
when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the  
product or the power adapter from the power source.  
Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock and  
voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.  
Avoid water and wet locations.  
This product can be used in the following countries:  
AT  
ES  
LT  
BG  
FI  
BY  
FR  
MT  
SK  
CA  
GB  
NL  
TR  
CZ  
GR  
NO  
UA  
DE  
HU  
PL  
DK  
IE  
EE  
IT  
LV  
SE  
PT  
RO  
RU  
US  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD  
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
For the following equipment:  
Product Description: AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Model No.: Archer C1900  
Trademark: TP-LINK  
We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical  
regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:  
Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2004/108/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC,  
Directives 2011/65/EU  
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents  
EN 300 328 V1.8.1  
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 & EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1  
EN 55022: 2010 + AC: 2011  
EN 55024: 2010  
EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 +A2: 2013  
EN 50385: 2002  
EN 301 893 V1.7.1  
The product carries the CE Mark:  
Person responsible for making this declaration:  
Yang Hongliang  
Product Manager of International Business  
Date of issue: 2015/08/26  
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.  
Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd,  
Nanshan, Shenzhen, China  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
CONTENTS  
Package Contents.....................................................................................................1  
Chapter 1. Introduction.........................................................................................2  
1.1 Overview of the router................................................................................................2  
1.2 Conventions ...............................................................................................................2  
1.3 Main Features ............................................................................................................3  
1.4 Panel Layout ..............................................................................................................4  
1.4.1 The Front Panel..............................................................................................4  
1.4.2 The Rear Panel ..............................................................................................5  
Chapter 2. Connecting the router ........................................................................7  
2.1 System Requirements................................................................................................7  
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements......................................................................7  
2.3 Connecting the router.................................................................................................7  
Chapter 3. Quick Setup.........................................................................................9  
Chapter 4. Basic..................................................................................................15  
4.1 Network Map............................................................................................................15  
4.2 Internet.....................................................................................................................15  
4.3 Wireless ...................................................................................................................20  
4.4 USB Settings............................................................................................................20  
4.4.1 File Sharing ..................................................................................................20  
4.4.2 Print Server...................................................................................................23  
4.5 Guest Network .........................................................................................................23  
Chapter 5. Advanced ..........................................................................................25  
5.1 Status .......................................................................................................................25  
5.2 Network....................................................................................................................26  
5.2.1 WAN .............................................................................................................26  
5.2.2 MAC Clone ...................................................................................................34  
5.2.3 LAN ..............................................................................................................34  
5.3 Dual Band Selection.................................................................................................35  
5.4 Wireless 2.4GHz ......................................................................................................36  
5.4.1 Wireless Settings..........................................................................................36  
5.4.2 WPS .............................................................................................................38  
5.4.3 Wireless Security..........................................................................................39  
5.4.4 Wireless MAC Filtering .................................................................................43  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
5.4.5 Wireless Advanced.......................................................................................45  
5.4.6 Wireless Statistics.........................................................................................46  
5.5 Wireless 5GHz .........................................................................................................47  
5.5.1 Wireless Settings..........................................................................................47  
5.5.2 WPS .............................................................................................................49  
5.5.3 Wireless Security..........................................................................................51  
5.5.4 Wireless MAC Filtering .................................................................................54  
5.5.5 Wireless Advanced.......................................................................................56  
5.5.6 Wireless Statistics.........................................................................................57  
5.6 Guest Network .........................................................................................................58  
5.7 DHCP.......................................................................................................................60  
5.7.1 DHCP Settings .............................................................................................60  
5.7.2 DHCP Clients List.........................................................................................61  
5.7.3 Address Reservation ....................................................................................61  
5.8 USB Settings............................................................................................................63  
5.8.1 Device Settings.............................................................................................63  
5.8.2 File Sharing ..................................................................................................63  
5.8.3 Print Server...................................................................................................66  
5.9 NAT Boost ................................................................................................................66  
5.10 Forwarding ...............................................................................................................67  
5.10.1 Virtual Servers..............................................................................................67  
5.10.2 Port Triggering..............................................................................................69  
5.10.3 DMZ..............................................................................................................71  
5.10.4 UPnP ............................................................................................................72  
5.11 Security ....................................................................................................................73  
5.11.1 Basic Security...............................................................................................73  
5.11.2 Advanced Security........................................................................................74  
5.11.3 Local Management.......................................................................................76  
5.11.4 Remote Management ...................................................................................77  
5.12 Parental Control .......................................................................................................78  
5.13 Access Control.........................................................................................................80  
5.13.1 Rule..............................................................................................................81  
5.13.2 Host..............................................................................................................86  
5.13.3 Target............................................................................................................88  
5.13.4 Schedule.......................................................................................................89  
5.14 Advanced Routing....................................................................................................91  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
5.14.1 Static Routing List.........................................................................................91  
5.14.2 System Routing Table...................................................................................92  
5.15 Bandwidth Control....................................................................................................93  
5.15.1 Control Settings............................................................................................93  
5.15.2 Rules List......................................................................................................94  
5.16 IP & MAC Binding.....................................................................................................95  
5.16.1 Binding Settings............................................................................................95  
5.16.2 ARP List........................................................................................................97  
5.17 Dynamic DNS...........................................................................................................98  
5.17.1 Comexe.cn DDNS ........................................................................................98  
5.17.2 Dyn.com/dns DDNS .....................................................................................99  
5.17.3 No-ip.com DDNS..........................................................................................99  
5.18 IPv6 Support ..........................................................................................................100  
5.18.1 IPv6 Status .................................................................................................101  
5.18.2 IPv6 Setup..................................................................................................102  
5.19 System Tools.......................................................................................................... 110  
5.19.1 Time Settings.............................................................................................. 110  
5.19.2 Diagnostic................................................................................................... 112  
5.19.3 Firmware Upgrade...................................................................................... 114  
5.19.4 Factory Defaults ......................................................................................... 115  
5.19.5 Backup & Restore....................................................................................... 115  
5.19.6 Reboot........................................................................................................ 116  
5.19.7 Password.................................................................................................... 117  
5.19.8 System Log................................................................................................. 117  
5.19.9 Statistics ..................................................................................................... 119  
Appendix A: FAQ ..................................................................................................122  
Appendix B: Configuring the PC.........................................................................127  
Appendix C: Specifications .................................................................................130  
Appendix D: Glossary..........................................................................................131  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Package Contents  
The following items should be found in your package:  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
DC Power Adapter for Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Quick Installation Guide  
Resource CD for Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router,  
including:  
This Guide  
Other Helpful Information  
Note:  
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or  
missing, please contact your distributor.  
- 1 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Chapter 1. Introduction  
1.1 Overview of the router  
The Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router integrates 4-port  
Switch, Firewall, NAT-router and Wireless AP. Powered by 3x3 MIMO technology, the AC1900 High  
Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which can fully  
meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher  
networking performance. Your wireless connections are radio band selectable to avoid interference in  
your area, and the four built-in Gigabit ports supply high-speed connection to your wired devices.  
Incredible Speed  
The Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router provides up to  
1900Mbps wireless connection with other wireless clients. The incredible speed makes it ideal for  
handling multiple data streams at the same time, which ensures your network stable and smooth. The  
performance of this 802.11ac wireless router will give you the unexpected networking experience at  
speed much faster than 802.11n. It is also compatible with all IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE  
802.11b and IEEE 802.11g products.  
Multiple Security Protections  
With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN  
64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2- PSK, WPA- PSK), as well as  
advanced Firewall protections, the Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band  
Gigabit Router provides complete data privacy.  
Flexible Access Control  
The Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router provides flexible  
access control, so that parents or network administrators can establish restricted access policies for  
children or staff. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering, and then the network  
administrators can manage and monitor the network in real time with the remote management  
function.  
Simple Installation  
Since the router is compatible with virtually all the major operating systems, it is very easy to  
manage. Quick Setup Wizard is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in  
this user guide. Before installing the router, please look through this guide to know all the router’s  
functions.  
- 2 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
1.2 Conventions  
The router or Archer C1900 mentioned in this guide stands for Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power  
Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router without any explanation.  
1.3 Main Features  
Complies with IEEE 802.11ac.  
One 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 Internet port, four 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation  
RJ45 Ethernet ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX.  
Provides a USB 3.0 port and a USB 2.0 port supporting file sharing and print server.  
Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security.  
Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/PPTP/  
L2TP Internet access.  
Supports simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz connections for 1900Mbps of total available  
bandwidth.  
Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host.  
Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing.  
Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet.  
Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing.  
Supports Parental Control and Access Control.  
Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE.  
Provides WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List).  
Supports Flow Statistics.  
Supports IPv6.  
Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.  
- 3 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
1.4 Panel Layout  
1.4.1  
The Front Panel  
The router’s LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to right).  
Name  
Status  
Indication  
Flashing The router is booting or upgrading.  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
The router has booted.  
(Power)  
Power is off.  
2.4G wireless is working properly.  
2.4G wireless is disabled.  
(2.4G Wireless)  
(5G Wireless)  
(Ethernet)  
5G wireless is working properly.  
5G wireless is disabled.  
There is device(s) connected to the Ethernet (1/2/3/4) port(s).  
No any device is connected to the Ethernet (1/2/3/4) port.  
The Internet port is connected, and the Internet is accessible.  
Flashing The Internet port is connected, but the Internet is inaccessible.  
(Internet)  
(WPS)  
The Internet port isn’t connected, and the Internet is  
inaccessible.  
Off  
WPS button on the router is pressed, and the router is trying to  
Flashing  
connect a wireless device to its network via WPS.  
- 4 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
On  
Off  
The connection via WPS is successful.  
The connection via WPS fails.  
The router is identifying the device connected to the USB 2.0  
port.  
Flashing  
(USB 1)  
On  
Off  
The device is identified successfully.  
No device is connected to the USB 2.0 port.  
The router is identifying the device connected to the USB 3.0  
port.  
Flashing  
(USB 2)  
On  
Off  
The device is identified successfully.  
No device is connected to the USB 3.0 port.  
Note:  
After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep on  
for about 5 minutes and then turn off.  
1.4.2  
The Rear Panel  
Figure 1-1 Rear Panel sketch  
The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right).  
USB 2.0: The USB 2.0 port connects to a USB 2.0 storage device or a USB 2.0 printer.  
Reset/WPS:  
Pressing this button for less than 5 seconds enables the WPS function. If your client devices,  
such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this  
- 5 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
button to quickly establish a connection between the router and client devices and  
automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network.  
Pressing this button for more than 5 seconds enables the Reset function. With the router  
powered on, press and hold the Reset/WPS button for approximately 8 seconds. And then  
release the button and wait the router to reboot to its factory default settings.  
Internet: This port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.  
Ethernet (1, 2, 3, 4): These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the router to the local PC(s).  
Power On/Off: The switch for the power.  
Power: The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the  
power adapter provided.  
The following parts are located on the side panel (View from top to bottom).  
WiFi: The button for the wireless function.  
USB 3.0: The USB 3.0 port connects to a USB 3.0 storage device or a USB 3.0 printer.  
- 6 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
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. Install the antennas.  
2. Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.  
3. Connect the modem to the Internet port on your router with an Ethernet cable.  
4. Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.  
5. Turn on the router.  
6. Verify that the following LEDs are on and solid before continuing with the configuration.  
- 7 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
       
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation  
Figure 2-2 USB Installation  
Note:  
If you want to use the router to share files or printer, plug the USB storage device to the USB port  
or connect the printer to the router with a matching cable.  
- 8 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Chapter 3. Quick Setup  
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 Appendix B: Configuring the PC.  
2. Open a web-browser (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari),  
and type in the default IP address http://tplinkwifi.net in the address field.  
Figure 3-1 Log in the router  
After a moment, a login window will appear. Enter admin for the User Name and Password,  
both in lower case letters. Then click the Login button or press the Enter key.  
Figure 3-2 Login Windows  
Note:  
If the above screen does not pop up, it means that your Web-browser has been set to a proxy.  
Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears,  
cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.  
3. After successful login, the Quick Setup page will appear for you to select your Region and  
Time zone. After finishing the selection, click Next.  
Figure 3-3 Quick Setup  
- 9 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
4. Then WAN Connection Type page will appear as shown below. Select your connection type  
if you know what it is or click Auto Detect button; then follow the instructions to continue.  
Note:  
1) It's likely that you will skip Step 3 and jump to Step 4 in some situations, which is normal.  
2) Make sure the cable is securely plugged into the Internet port before using Auto-Detect.  
3) Auto-Detect supports only three popular connection types, PPPoE, Dynamic IP, and  
Static IP. If your connection type is L2TP or PPTP, you need to manually select the very  
type and click Next to go on configuring.  
Figure 3-4 WAN Connection Type  
Dynamic IP  
Choose to clone MAC address or not and then click Next to continue.  
Figure 3-5 WAN Connection Type  
- 10 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Static IP  
Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type  
IP Address - Enter the IP address into this field.  
Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet mask into this field. It is usually 255.255.255.0.  
Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address into this field.  
Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into this field.  
Secondary DNS (Optional) - If your ISP provides another DNS server IP address, enter it  
into this field.  
PPPoE/Russian PPPoE  
Figure 3-7 WAN Connection Type  
Username - Enter the username provided by your ISP. This field is case-sensitive.  
Password - Enter the password provided by your ISP. This field is case-sensitive.  
- 11 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
L2TP  
Figure 3-8 WAN Connection Type  
VPN Server IP/ Domain Name - Enter the server IP address/name provided by your ISP.  
Username - Enter the username provided by your ISP. This field is case-sensitive.  
Password - Enter the Password provided by your ISP. This field is case-sensitive.  
Dynamic IP/Static IP - Select Static IP if the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway,  
and Primary DNS server address have been provided by your ISP. Otherwise, please select  
Dynamic IP.  
IP Address - Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.  
Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP.  
Default Gateway- Enter the default gateway provided by your ISP.  
Primary DNS - Enter the primary DNS provided by your ISP.  
- 12 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
PPTP  
Figure 3-9 WAN Connection Type  
VPN Server IP/Domain Name - Enter the server IP address/name provided by your ISP.  
Username - Enter the username provided by your ISP. This field is case-sensitive.  
Password - Enter the Password provided by your ISP. This field is case-sensitive.  
Dynamic IP/Static IP - Select Static IP if the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway,  
and Primary DNS server address have been provided by your ISP. Otherwise, please select  
Dynamic IP.  
IP Address - Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.  
Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP.  
Default Gateway- Enter the default gateway provided by your ISP.  
Primary DNS - Enter the primary DNS provided by your ISP.  
5. After finishing WAN Connection Type selection, you need to configure the basic parameters  
for your wireless network, including 2.4GHz and 5GHz, and then click Next.  
Figure 3-10 Wireless Setting  
- 13 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz - Displays whether the wireless function is enabled or not.  
Network Name (SSID) - Also called the SSID (Service Set Identification). Enter a value of up  
to 32 characters. The same name must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network.  
This value is case-sensitive. For example, TEST is NOT the same as test.  
Password - Create a password for your 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless network.  
- 14 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Chapter 4. Basic  
4.1 Network Map  
Network Map provides a router-centered dashboard that lets you see the status of your  
Internet connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the six sections of the  
dashboard to view the detail information. All the information is read-only.  
Figure 4-1 Network Map  
Internet - Click to view the ISP settings of your router.  
Wireless Clients - Click to view the wireless devices connected to your network.  
Wired Clients - Click to view the wired devices connected to your network.  
Wireless - Click to view or change the wireless settings for your router.  
Printer - Click to view the information of the printer connected to your network.  
USB Disk - Click to view the information of the USB storage device connected to your  
network.  
4.2 Internet  
Choose menu “Basic→Internet”, and you can view or change the basic ISP information for your  
router.  
- 15 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
     
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 4-2 Internet  
1. If your ISP provides the DHCP service, please choose Dynamic IP type, and the router will  
automatically get IP parameters from your ISP. You can see the page as shown below.  
Figure 4-3 Dynamic IP  
IP Address - Assigned dynamically by your ISP.  
Subnet Mask - Assigned dynamically by your ISP.  
Default Gateway - Assigned dynamically by your ISP.  
Click the Renew button to renew the IP parameters from your ISP. Click the Release button to  
release the IP parameters.  
- 16 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Primary/Secondary DNS - If your ISP gives you one or two DNS addresses, select Use  
These DNS Servers and enter the primary and secondary addresses into the correct fields.  
Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned dynamically from your ISP.  
Note:  
If you find error when you go to a website after entering the DNS addresses, it is likely that  
your DNS servers are set up improperly. You should contact your ISP to get DNS server  
addresses.  
Click the Save button to save your settings.  
2. If your ISP provides a static or fixed IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS setting,  
select Static IP. The Static IP settings page will appear as shown below.  
Figure 4-4 Static IP  
IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.  
Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet Mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP,  
usually is 255.255.255.0.  
Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your  
ISP.  
Primary/Secondary DNS - Enter one or two DNS addresses in dotted-decimal notation  
provided by your ISP.  
Click the Save button to save your settings.  
3. If your ISP provides a PPPoE connection, select PPPoE/Russia PPPoE option. And you  
should enter the following parameters in the screen below.  
- 17 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 4-5 PPPoE  
User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These  
fields are case-sensitive. Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the  
Disconnect button to disconnect immediately.  
Click the Save button to save your settings.  
4. If your ISP provides L2TP connection, please select L2TP/Russia L2TP option. And you  
should enter the following parameters in the screen below.  
Figure 4-6 L2TP/Russia L2TP  
VPN Server IP/Domain Name - Enter the IP address or domain name of your VPN server.  
User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These  
fields are case-sensitive.  
Dynamic IP/Static IP - Choose either as you are given by your ISP. Click the Connect button  
to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately.  
Click the Save button to save your settings.  
- 18 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
5. If your ISP provides PPTP connection, please select PPTP/Russia PPTP option. And you  
should enter the following parameters (Figure 5-8).  
Figure 4-7 PPTP/Russia PPTP  
VPN Server IP/Domain Name - Enter the IP address or domain name of your VPN server.  
User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These  
fields are case-sensitive.  
Dynamic IP/ Static IP - Choose either as you are given by your ISP and enter the ISP’s IP  
address or the domain name. If you choose static IP and enter the domain name, you should  
also enter the DNS assigned by your ISP. And click the Save button. Click the Connect  
button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately.  
Click the Save button to save your settings.  
Note:  
If you don't know how to choose the appropriate connection type, click the Detect button to allow  
the router to automatically search your Internet connection for servers and protocols. The  
connection type will be reported when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the  
router. This report is for your reference only. To make sure the connection type your ISP provides,  
please refer to the ISP. The various types of Internet connections that the router can detect are as  
follows:  
PPPoE - Connections which use PPPoE that requires a user name and password.  
Dynamic IP - Connections which use dynamic IP address assignment.  
Static IP - Connections which use static IP address assignment.  
The router cannot detect PPTP and L2TP connections with your ISP. If your ISP uses one of  
these protocols, then you must configure your connection manually.  
- 19 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
4.3 Wireless  
Choosing menu “Basic→Wireless”, you can configure the basic settings for the wireless network  
including 2.4GHz and 5GHz.  
Figure 4-8 Wireless Setting  
Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz - Select ON to enable your wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz network, and  
select OFF to disable your wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz network.  
Network Name (SSID) - Create a name (up to 32 characters) for your wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz  
network. If the Hide SSID checkbox is selected, the SSID of your wireless network will be  
hidden from the Wi-Fi network.  
Password - Create a password for your wireless network. The password must have a  
minimum of 8 characters in length.  
Click the Save button to save your settings.  
4.4 USB Settings  
4.4.1  
File Sharing  
Choose menu “Basic→USB Settings→File Sharing”, you can configure the sharing settings.  
- 20 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
     
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 4-9 File Sharing  
Device Setting - Click the Scan button to display the information of the USB storage device  
connected to the router. Click the Safely Remove button to remove the USB storage device  
safely from the router. Select the Active checkbox, and then the corresponding USB storage  
device is active.  
Sharing Settings  
Network/Media Server Name - Show the name of the network/media server. This is the  
name used to access the USB device connected to the router.  
Access Method - Select the check boxes for the access methods that you want.  
1) Network Neighborhood: This method is enabled by default. To access the USB drive  
for example from a Windows computer:  
i.  
Select Start > Run.  
ii. Enter \\192.168.0.1 in the dialog box and click the OK button.  
2) FTP: This method is disabled by default. If you select this check box and click the Save  
button, the LAN users can access the USB drive through FTP. To access the USB drive  
for example from a Windows computer:  
i. Select Start > Run.  
- 21 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
ii. Enter ftp://192.168.0.1:21 in the dialog box and click the OK button.  
3) FTP (Remote): This method is disabled by default. If you select this check box, remote  
users can access the USB drive through FTP over the Internet. This feature supports  
both downloading and uploading of files. To change the FPT (Remote) port, modify the  
port and then click the Save button. To access the USB drive for example from a  
Windows computer:  
i. Select Start > Run.  
ii. Enter ftp://WAN IP:port in the dialog box and click the OK button.  
Note:  
If the port for FTP (Remote) is changed, the port for FTP will be changed to the same  
port.  
Sharing Mode  
1) If Share All is selected, all the folders in the USB drive will be shared. Besides  
Authentication will appear for you to choose or not.  
2) If Share Selected Folders is selected, only the folders you specified will be shared. You  
have to click the Create Share Folder appeared to specify folders allowed to be shared  
in the next screen.  
Figure 4-10 Add or Modify Share Folder  
- 22 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Allow Guest Network Access - If this checkbox is selected, guests are allowed to  
access the sharing file.  
Enable Authentication - If this checkbox is selected, then the file sharing is need  
authentication.  
Enable Write Access - If this checkbox is selected, then the sharing file is allowed  
write access.  
Enable Media Sharing - Select this checkbox to enable media sharing.  
To specify the folders:  
i. Select the volume desired to share from the Volume Name drop-down list.  
ii. Create a share name, e.g. Movie.  
iii. Select the checkboxes according to your needs.  
iv. Select the folder allowed to be shared, e.g. Movies.  
v. Click the Save button.  
4.4.2  
Print Server  
Choose menu “Basic→USB Settings→Print Server”, you can enable or disable the print server.  
Figure 4-11 Print Server  
4.5 Guest Network  
Choose menu “Basic→Guest Network”, you can configure a wireless network for the guest,  
including 2.4GHz and 5GHz.  
- 23 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 4-12 Guest Network  
Allow Guests To See Each Other - If ON is selected, anyone who connects to the guest  
network can access each other.  
Allow Guests To Access My Local Network - If ON is selected, anyone who connects to  
the guest network has access to your local network, not just Internet access.  
Wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz - Select ON to enable guest wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz network, and  
select OFF to disable guest wireless 2.4GHz/5GHz network.  
Network Name(SSID) - create a value of up to 32 characters. The same Name(SSID) must  
be assigned to all wireless devices in your guest network.  
Password - Create a password for the guest network. The password must have a minimum  
of 8 characters in length.  
- 24 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Chapter 5. Advanced  
5.1 Status  
Choose menu “Advanced→Status”, you can see the current status information about the router.  
Figure 5-1 Status  
- 25 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
5.2 Network  
Figure 5-2 the Network menu  
There are three submenus under the Network menu as shown in Figure 5-2: WAN, MAC Clone,  
and LAN. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.  
5.2.1  
WAN  
Choose menu “Advanced→Network→WAN”, you can configure the IP parameters of the WAN  
on the screen below.  
1. If your ISP provides the DHCP service, please choose Dynamic IP type, and the router will  
automatically get IP parameters from your ISP. You can see the page, shown in Figure 5-3.  
Figure 5-3 WAN – Dynamic IP  
This page displays the WAN IP parameters assigned dynamically by your ISP, including IP  
address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, etc. Click the Renew button to renew the IP  
parameters from your ISP. Click the Release button to release the IP parameters.  
- 26 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
       
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks  
is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required  
by your ISP.  
Use These DNS Servers - If your ISP gives you one or two DNS addresses, select Use  
These DNS Servers and enter the primary and secondary addresses into the correct fields.  
Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned dynamically from your ISP.  
Note:  
If you find error when you go to a website after entering the DNS addresses, it is likely that  
your DNS servers are set up improperly. You should contact your ISP to get DNS server  
addresses.  
Host Name - This option specifies the Host Name of the router.  
Get IP with Unicast DHCP - A few ISPs' DHCP servers do not support the broadcast  
applications. If you cannot get the IP Address normally, you can choose this option. (It is  
rarely required.)  
Click the Save button to save your settings.  
2. If your ISP provides a static or fixed IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS setting,  
select Static IP. The Static IP settings page will appear, shown in Figure 5-4.  
Figure 5-4 WAN - Static IP  
IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.  
Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet Mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP,  
usually is 255.255.255.0.  
Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your  
ISP.  
- 27 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks  
is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required  
by your ISP.  
Primary/Secondary DNS - (Optional) Enter one or two DNS addresses in dotted-decimal  
notation provided by your ISP.  
Click the Save button to save your settings.  
3. If your ISP provides a PPPoE connection, select PPPoE/Russia PPPoE option. And you  
should enter the following parameters (Figure 5-5).  
Figure 5-5 WAN - PPPoE  
User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These  
fields are case-sensitive.  
Secondary Connection - It’s available only for PPPoE Connection. If your ISP provides an  
extra Connection type such as Dynamic/Static IP to connect to a local area network, then you  
can check the radio button of Dynamic/Static IP to activate this secondary connection.  
Disabled - The Secondary Connection is disabled by default, so there is PPPoE  
connection only. This is recommended.  
Dynamic IP - You can check this radio button to use Dynamic IP as the secondary  
connection to connect to the local area network provided by ISP.  
- 28 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Static IP - You can check this radio button to use Static IP as the secondary connection  
to connect to the local area network provided by ISP.  
Connect on Demand - In this mode, the Internet connection can be terminated automatically  
after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-established when you attempt to  
access the Internet again. If you want your Internet connection keeps active all the time,  
please enter “0” in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want  
to have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects.  
Connect Automatically - The connection can be re-established automatically when it was  
down.  
Time-based Connecting - The connection will only be established in the period from the  
start time to the end time (both are in HH:MM format).  
Note:  
Only when you have configured the system time on “Advanced→System Tools→Time  
Settings” page, will the Time-based Connecting function can take effect.  
Connect Manually - You can click the Connect/Disconnect button to connect/disconnect  
immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on Demand  
mode. The Internet connection can be disconnected automatically after a specified inactivity  
period and re-established when you attempt to access the Internet again.  
Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect  
immediately.  
Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you specify a time to Max Idle  
Time because some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.  
If you want to do some advanced configurations, please click the Advanced button, and the page  
shown in Figure 5-6 will then appear.  
- 29 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 5-6 PPPoE Advanced Settings  
MTU Size - The default MTU size is “1480” bytes, which is usually fine. It is not  
recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP.  
Service Name/AC Name - The service name and AC (Access Concentrator) name should  
not be configured unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP. In most cases, leaving  
these fields blank will work.  
ISP Specified IP Address - If your ISP does not automatically assign IP addresses to the  
router during login, please click “Use IP address specified by ISP” check box and enter the  
IP address provided by your ISP in dotted-decimal notation.  
Detect Online Interval - The router will detect Access Concentrator online at every interval.  
The default value is “0”. You can input the value between “0” and “120”. The value “0” means  
no detect.  
Primary DNS/Secondary DNS - If your ISP does not automatically assign DNS addresses to  
the router during login, please click “Use the following DNS servers” check box and enter  
the IP address in dotted-decimal notation of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary  
DNS server address is available, enter it as well.  
Click the Save button to save your settings.  
4. If your ISP provides L2TP connection, please select L2TP/Russia L2TP option. And you  
should enter the following parameters (Figure 5-7).  
- 30 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 5-7 WAN - L2TP/Russia L2TP  
VPN Server IP/Domain Name - Enter the IP address or domain name of the VPN server  
provided by your ISP.  
User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These  
fields are case-sensitive.  
Dynamic IP/ Static IP - Select Static IP if IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS  
server address have been provided by your ISP. Otherwise, please select Dynamic IP.  
Connect on Demand - You can configure the router to disconnect from your Internet  
connection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection  
has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the router to  
automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet  
again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, check the radio button. If you want your  
Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise,  
enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection  
terminates.  
- 31 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Connect Automatically - Connect automatically after the router is disconnected. To use this  
option, check the radio button.  
Connect Manually - You can configure the router to make it connect or disconnect manually.  
After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the router will disconnect from your  
Internet connection, and you will not be able to re-establish your connection automatically as  
soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, check the radio button. If  
you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time  
field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes that you wish to have the Internet connecting  
last unless a new link is requested.  
Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max  
Idle Time, because some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.  
Click the Save button to save your settings.  
5. If your ISP provides PPTP connection, please select PPTP/Russia PPTP option. And you  
should enter the following parameters (Figure 5-8).  
Figure 5-8 PPTP Settings  
- 32 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
VPN Server IP/Domain Name - Enter the IP address or domain name of the VPN server  
provided by your ISP.  
User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These  
fields are case-sensitive.  
Dynamic IP/ Static IP - Select Static IP if IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS  
server address have been provided by your ISP. Otherwise, please select Dynamic IP.  
Connect on Demand - You can configure the router to disconnect from your Internet  
connection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection  
has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the router to  
automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet  
again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, check the radio button. If you want your  
Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter “0” in the Max Idle Time field.  
Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet  
connection terminates.  
Connect Automatically - Connect automatically after the router is disconnected. To use this  
option, check the radio button.  
Connect Manually - You can configure the router to make it connect or disconnect manually.  
After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the router will disconnect from your  
Internet connection, and you will not be able to re-establish your connection automatically as  
soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, click the radio button. If  
you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time  
field. Otherwise, enter the number in minutes that you wish to have the Internet connecting  
last unless a new link is requested.  
Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max  
Idle Time because some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.  
Click the Save button to save your settings.  
Note:  
If you don't know how to choose the appropriate connection type, click the Detect button to allow  
the router to automatically search your Internet connection for servers and protocols. The  
connection type will be reported when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the  
router. This report is for your reference only. To make sure the connection type your ISP provides,  
please refer to the ISP. The various types of Internet connections that the router can detect are as  
follows:  
PPPoE - Connections which use PPPoE that requires a user name and password.  
Dynamic IP - Connections which use dynamic IP address assignment.  
- 33 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Static IP - Connections which use static IP address assignment.  
The router cannot detect PPTP/L2TP connections with your ISP. If your ISP uses one of these  
protocols, then you must configure your connection manually.  
5.2.2  
MAC Clone  
Choose menu “Advanced→Network→MAC Clone”, you can configure the MAC address of the  
WAN on the screen below, Figure 5-9.  
Figure 5-9 MAC Address Clone  
Some ISPs require that you register the MAC Address of your adapter. Changes are rarely  
needed here.  
WAN MAC Address - This field displays the current MAC address of the Internet port. If  
your ISP requires you to register the MAC address, please enter the correct MAC address  
into this field in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format (X is any hexadecimal digit).  
Your PC's MAC Address - This field displays the MAC address of the PC that is managing  
the router. If the MAC address is required, you can click the Clone MAC Address button  
and this MAC address will fill in the WAN MAC Address field.  
Click Restore Factory MAC to restore the MAC address of Internet port to the factory default  
value. Click the Save button to save your settings.  
Note:  
Only the PC on your LAN can use the MAC Address Clone function.  
5.2.3  
LAN  
Choose menu “Advanced→Network→LAN”, you can configure the IP parameters of the LAN on  
the screen as below.  
- 34 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
     
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 5-10 LAN  
MAC Address - The physical address of the router, as seen from the LAN. The value can't  
be changed.  
IP Address - Enter the IP address of your router or reset it in dotted-decimal notation  
(factory default: 192.168.0.1).  
Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally use  
255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.  
IGMP Proxy - If you want to watch TV through IGMP, please enable it.  
Note:  
1) If you change the IP Address of LAN, you must use the new IP Address to log in the router.  
2) If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the IP Address pool of the DHCP  
server will change accordingly at the same time, while the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will  
not take effect until they are re-configured.  
5.3 Dual Band Selection  
Choose menu “Advanced→Dual Band Selection”, and you can choose the working frequency  
for your router. It is recommended that your computers and devices running video and voice  
applications use the 5GHz band, while your guest access and computers that are only browsing  
the web use the 2.4GHz band.  
Figure 5-11 Dual Band Selection  
- 35 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
5.4 Wireless 2.4GHz  
Figure 5-12 Wireless menu  
There are six submenus under the Wireless menu, shown in Figure 5-12: Wireless Settings,  
WPS, Wireless Security, Wireless MAC Filtering, Wireless Advanced and Wireless  
Statistics. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding functions.  
5.4.1  
Wireless Settings  
Choose menu “Advanced→Wireless 2.4GHz→Wireless Settings”, you can configure the basic  
settings for the wireless network of 2.4GHz on this page.  
Figure 5-13 Wireless Settings (2.4GHz)  
Wireless Network Name - The wireless network name (SSID) that the router uses. You can  
create a new one with up to 32 characters. The default SSID is set to be TP-LINK_XXXX.  
This value is case-sensitive. For example, TEST is NOT the same as test.  
Region - The geographic region where the router is being used. This field specifies the  
region where the wireless function of the router can be used. It might be illegal to use the  
- 36 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
     
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
wireless features of the router in some parts of the world. If your country or region is not  
listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.  
Mode - Select the desired mode.  
11n only - Select if you are using 802.11n wireless clients.  
11bg mixed - Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients.  
11bgn mixed - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n wireless clients. It  
is strongly recommended that you set the Mode to 802.11bgn mixed, and all of  
802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the router.  
Channel Width - Select the channel width from the drop-down list, including Auto, 20MHz,  
40MHz. The default setting is Auto.  
Note:  
If 11bg mixed is selected in the Mode field, the Channel Width selecting field will turn grey  
and the value will become 20MHz, which is unable to be changed.  
Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default channel  
is set to Auto, so the router will choose the best channel automatically. It is not necessary to  
change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby  
access point.  
Enable SSID Broadcast - When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks  
to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the router. If you select the Enable  
SSID Broadcast checkbox, the Wireless router will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.  
Enable WDS Bridging - Check this box to enable WDS. With this function, the router can  
bridge two or more WLANs. If this checkbox is selected, you will have to set the following  
parameters as shown in Figure 5-14. Make sure the following settings are correct.  
Figure 5-14 WDS Settings  
SSID (to be bridged) - The SSID of the AP your router is going to connect to as a client.  
You can also use the Survey function to select the SSID to join.  
- 37 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
MAC Address (to be bridged) - The MAC address (BSSID) of the AP your router is  
going to connect to as a client. You can also use the Survey function to select the MAC  
address (BSSID) to join.  
Survey - Click this button, you can search the APs that run in all channels.  
Key type - This option should be chosen according to the AP's security configuration.  
WEP Index - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP. It indicates the index  
of the WEP key.  
Auth Type - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP. It indicates the  
authorization type of the Root AP.  
Password - If the AP your router is going to connect needs password, you need to fill  
the password in this blank.  
5.4.2  
WPS  
Choose menu “Advanced→Wireless 2.4GHz→WPS”, you can see the screen as shown in  
Figure 5-15. This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network  
quickly by WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function.  
Figure 5-15 WPS  
WPS Status - Enable or disable the WPS function here.  
Current PIN - Displays the current value of the router's PIN. The default PIN of the router  
can be found in the label or User Guide.  
Restore PIN - Restore the PIN of the router to its default value.  
Gen New PIN - Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the router's  
PIN. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN.  
Add device - You can add a new device to the existing network manually by clicking this  
button.  
If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless  
connection between wireless adapter and the router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC)  
method or PIN method.  
I. Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button  
- 38 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Use this method if your client device has a WPS button.  
Step 1: Press the WPS/Reset button on the back panel of the router.  
Step 2: Press and hold the WPS button of the client device. The WPS LED flashes for two  
minutes during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process.  
Step 3: When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the router.  
II. Enter the client device’s PIN on the router  
Use this method if your client device does not have the WPS button, but has a Wi-Fi Protected  
Setup PIN number.  
Step 1: Enable WPS. The default is enabled. Click the Add device button in Figure 5-15, then  
Figure 5-16 will appear.  
Figure 5-16 Add A New Device  
Step 2: Enter the PIN number from the client device in the field on the WPS screen above. Then  
click Connect button.  
Step 3: “Connect successfully” will appear on the screen of Figure 5-16, which means the  
client device has successfully connected to the router.  
Note:  
1) The WPS LED on the router will light blue for five minutes if the device has been successfully  
added to the network.  
2) The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled.  
Please make sure the wireless function is enabled before configuring the WPS.  
5.4.3  
Wireless Security  
Choose menu “Advanced→Wireless 2.4GHz→Wireless Security”, you can configure the  
security settings of your wireless network. There are five wireless security modes supported by  
the router: WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, and WEP.  
- 39 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 5-17 Wireless Security  
Disable Security - If you do not want to use wireless security, check this radio button. But it’s  
strongly recommended to choose one of the following modes to enable security.  
WPA/WPA2-Personal - It’s the WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on pre-shared  
passphrase. The router is configured by this security type by default.  
Version - You can choose the version of the WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK security on the  
drop-down list. The default setting is WPA2-PSK.  
Encryption - You can select either TKIP or AES as Encryption. The default setting is  
AES.  
Note:  
If you check the WPA/WPA2-Personal radio button and choose TKIP encryption, you will  
find a notice in red as shown in Figure 5-18.  
- 40 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 5-18 WPA/WPA2 – Personal  
Wireless Password - You can enter ASCII characters between 8 and 63 characters or 8  
to 64 Hexadecimal characters. The default password is the same with the default PIN  
code, which is labeled on the router or can be found in Figure 5-15.  
Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The  
value should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update.  
WPA/WPA2- Enterprise - It’s based on Radius Server. If you choose WPA/WPA2 -  
Enterprise, WPS function will be disabled.  
Version - you can choose the version of the WPA security on the drop-down list. The  
default setting is Automatic, which can select WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) or WPA2  
(WPA version 2) automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.  
Encryption - You can select either Automatic, or TKIP or AES.  
Note:  
If you check the WPA/WPA2-Enterprise radio button and choose TKIP encryption, you will  
find a notice in red as shown in Figure 5-19.  
Figure 5-19 WPA/WPA2 - Enterprise  
Radius Server IP - Enter the IP address of the Radius server.  
Radius Port - Enter the port number of the Radius server.  
Radius Password - Enter the password for the Radius server.  
- 41 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The  
value should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update.  
WEP - It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard. If you check this radio button, you will find a  
notice in red as shown in Figure 5-20.  
Figure 5-20 WEP  
Type - you can choose the type for the WEP security on the drop-down list. The default  
setting is Automatic, which can select Shared Key or Open System authentication  
type automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.  
WEP Key Format - Hexadecimal and ASCII formats are provided here. Hexadecimal  
format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified  
length. ASCII format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified  
length.  
WEP Key - Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP key  
that you create. Make sure these values are identical on all wireless stations in your  
network.  
Key Type - You can select the WEP key length (64-bit or 128-bit) for encryption.  
"Disabled" means this WEP key entry is invalid.  
64-bit - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key  
is not promoted) or 5 ASCII characters.  
128-bit - You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key  
is not promoted) or 13 ASCII characters.  
Note:  
If you do not set the key, the wireless security function is still disabled even if you have  
selected Shared Key as Authentication Type.  
Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page.  
- 42 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
5.4.4  
Wireless MAC Filtering  
Choose menu “Advanced→Wireless 2.4GHz→Wireless MAC Filtering”, you can control the  
wireless access by configuring the Wireless MAC Filtering function, shown in Figure 5-21.  
Figure 5-21 Wireless MAC Filtering  
To filter wireless users by MAC Address, click Enable. The default setting is Disabled.  
MAC Address - The wireless station's MAC address that you want to filter.  
Status - The status of this entry, either Enabled or Disabled.  
Description - A simple description of the wireless station.  
To Add a Wireless MAC Address filtering entry, click the Add New… button. The "Add or Modify  
Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry" page will appear, shown in Figure 5-22.  
Figure 5-22 Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry  
To add or modify a MAC Address Filtering entry, follow these instructions:  
1. Enter the appropriate MAC Address into the MAC Address field. The format of the MAC  
Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit). For example:  
00-0A-EB-B0-00-0B.  
2. Give a simple description for the wireless station in the Description field. For example:  
Wireless station A.  
- 43 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
     
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
3. Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status drop-down list.  
4. Click the Save button to save this entry.  
To modify or delete an existing entry:  
1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the  
Delete.  
2. Modify the information.  
3. Click the Save button.  
Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled  
Click the Disable All button to make all entries disabled.  
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries.  
Click the Next button to go to the next page.  
Click the Previous button to return to the previous page.  
For example: If you desire that the wireless station A with MAC address 00-0A-EB-B0-00-0B and  
the wireless station B with MAC address 00-0A-EB-00-07-5F are able to access the router, but all  
the other wireless stations cannot access the router, you can configure the Wireless MAC Address  
Filtering list by following these steps:  
1. Click the Enable button to enable this function.  
2. Select the radio button “Allow the stations specified by any enabled entries in the list to  
access” for Filtering Rules.  
3. Delete all or disable all entries if there are any entries already.  
4. Click the Add New... button.  
1) Enter the MAC address 00-0A-EB-B0-00-0B/00-0A-EB-00-07-5F in the MAC Address  
field.  
2) Enter wireless station A/B in the Description field.  
3) Select Enabled in the Status drop-down list.  
4) Click the Save button.  
The filtering rules that configured should be similar to the following list:  
- 44 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
5.4.5  
Wireless Advanced  
Choose menu “Advanced→Wireless 2.4GHz→Wireless Advanced”, you can configure the  
advanced settings of your wireless network.  
Figure 5-23 Wireless Advanced  
Transmit Power - Here you can specify the transmit power of router. You can select High,  
Middle or Low which you would like. High is the default setting and is recommended.  
Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 40-1000 milliseconds for Beacon Interval here.  
The beacons are the packets sent by the router to synchronize a wireless network. Beacon  
Interval value determines the time interval of the beacons. The default value is 100.  
RTS Threshold - Here you can specify the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold. If the packet  
is larger than the specified RTS Threshold size, the router will send RTS frames to a  
particular receiving station and negotiate the sending of a data frame. The default value is  
2346.  
Fragmentation Threshold - This value is the maximum size determining whether packets  
will be fragmented. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network  
performance because of excessive packets. 2346 is the default setting and is  
recommended.  
DTIM Interval - This value determines the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message  
(DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to  
- 45 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
broadcast and multicast messages. When the router has buffered broadcast or multicast  
messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. You can  
specify the value between 1-255 Beacon Intervals. The default value is 1, which indicates  
the DTIM Interval is the same as Beacon Interval.  
Enable WMM - WMM function can guarantee the packets with high-priority messages being  
transmitted preferentially. It is strongly recommended.  
Enable Short GI - This function is recommended for it will increase the data capacity by  
reducing the guard interval time.  
Enabled AP Isolation - This function can isolate wireless stations on your network from  
each other. Wireless devices will be able to communicate with the router but not with each  
other. To use this function, check this box. AP Isolation is disabled by default.  
Note:  
If you are not familiar with the setting items in this page, it's strongly recommended to keep the  
provided default values; otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance.  
5.4.6  
Wireless Statistics  
Choose menu “Advanced→Wireless 2.4GHz→Wireless Statistics”, you can see the MAC  
Address, Current Status, Received Packets and Sent Packets for each connected wireless  
station.  
Figure 5-24 Wireless Statistics  
MAC Address - The connected wireless station's MAC address  
Current Status - The connected wireless station's running status, one of STA-AUTH/  
STA-ASSOC/ STA-JOINED/ WPA/ WPA-PSK/ WPA2/ WPA2-PSK/ AP-UP/ AP-DOWN/  
Disconnected  
Received Packets - Packets received by the station  
Sent Packets - Packets sent by the station  
You cannot change any of the values on this page. To update this page and to show the current  
connected wireless stations, click on the Refresh button.  
- 46 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
If the numbers of connected wireless stations go beyond one page, click the Next button to go to  
the next page and click the Previous button to return the previous page.  
Note:  
This page will be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds.  
5.5 Wireless 5GHz  
Figure 5-25 Wireless menu  
There are six submenus under the Wireless menu (shown in Figure 5-12): Wireless Settings,  
WPS, Wireless Security, Wireless MAC Filtering, Wireless Advanced and Wireless  
Statistics. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding functions.  
5.5.1  
Wireless Settings  
Choose menu “Advanced→Wireless 5GHz→Wireless Settings”, you can configure the basic  
settings for the wireless network of 5GHz on this page.  
Figure 5-26 Wireless Settings (5GHz)  
- 47 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Wireless Network Name - The wireless network name (SSID) that the router uses. You can  
create a new one with up to 32 characters. The default SSID is set to be  
TP-LINK_XXXX_5G. This value is case-sensitive. For example, TEST is NOT the same as  
test.  
Region - The geographic region where the router is being used. This field specifies the  
region where the wireless function of the router can be used. It might be illegal to use the  
wireless features of the router in some parts of the world. If your country or region is not  
listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.  
Mode - Select the desired mode.  
11ac only - Select if you are using 802.11ac wireless clients.  
11a/n/ac mixed - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11a, 11n, and 11ac wireless  
clients. This is the default mode, where all of 802.11a, 802.11n, and 802.11ac wireless  
stations can connect to the router.  
Channel Width - Select the channel width from the drop-down list, including Auto, 20MHz,  
40MHz, 80MHz. The default setting is Auto.  
Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default channel  
is set to Auto, so the router will choose the best channel automatically. It is not necessary to  
change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby  
access point.  
Enable SSID Broadcast - When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks  
to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the router. If you select the Enable  
SSID Broadcast checkbox, the Wireless router will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.  
Enable WDS Bridging - Check this box to enable WDS. With this function, the router can  
bridge two or more WLANs. If this checkbox is selected, you will have to set the following  
parameters as shown in Figure 5-27. Make sure the following settings are correct.  
Figure 5-27 WDS Settings  
SSID (to be bridged) - The SSID of the AP your router is going to connect to as a client.  
You can also use the search function to select the SSID to join.  
- 48 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
MAC Address (to be bridged) - The MAC address (BSSID) of the AP your router is  
going to connect to as a client. You can also use the Survey function to select the MAC  
address (BSSID) to join.  
Survey - Click this button, you can search the APs that run in all channels.  
Key type - This option should be chosen according to the AP's security configuration. It  
is recommended that the security type is the same as your AP's security type  
WEP Index - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP. It indicates the index  
of the WEP key.  
Auth Type - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP. It indicates the  
authorization type of the Root AP.  
Password - If the AP your router is going to connect needs password, you need to fill  
the password in this blank.  
5.5.2  
WPS  
Choose menu “Advanced→Wireless 5GHz→WPS”, you can see the screen as shown in Figure  
5-28. This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by  
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function.  
Figure 5-28 WPS  
WPS Status - Enable or disable the WPS function here.  
Current PIN - The current value of the router's PIN is displayed here. The default PIN of the  
router can be found in the label or User Guide.  
Restore PIN - Restore the PIN of the router to its default.  
Gen New PIN - Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the router's  
PIN. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN.  
Add Device - You can add a new device to the existing network manually by clicking this  
button.  
- 49 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless  
connection between wireless adapter and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC)  
method or PIN method.  
Note:  
To build a successful connection by WPS, you should also do the corresponding configuration of  
the new device for WPS function meanwhile.  
I. Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button  
Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.  
Step 1: Press the WPS/Reset button on the back panel of the router  
Step 2: Press and hold the WPS button of the client device directly. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup  
LED flashes for two minutes during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process.  
Step 3: When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the router.  
II. Enter the client device’s PIN on the router  
Use this method if your client device does not have the WPS button, but has a Wi-Fi Protected  
Setup PIN number.  
Step 1: Enable WPS. The default is enabled. Click the Add device button in Figure 5-28, then  
Figure 5-29 will appear.  
Figure 5-29 Add A New Device  
Step 2: Enter the PIN number from the client device in the above PIN field. Then click Connect  
button.  
Step 3: “Connect successfully” will appear on the screen of Figure 5-29, which means the client  
device has successfully connected to the router.  
Note:  
1) The WPS LED on the router will light blue for five minutes if the device has been successfully  
added to the network.  
2) The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled.  
Please make sure the wireless function is enabled before configuring the WPS.  
- 50 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
5.5.3  
Wireless Security  
Choose menu “Advanced→Wireless 5GHz→Wireless Security”, you can configure the security  
settings of your wireless network.  
There are five wireless security modes supported by the router: WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal,  
WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, and WEP.  
Figure 5-30 Wireless Security  
Disable Security - If you do not want to use wireless security, check this radio button. But it’s  
strongly recommended to choose one of the following modes to enable security.  
WPA/WPA2-Personal - It’s the WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on pre-shared  
passphrase. The router is configured by this security type by default.  
Version - You can choose the version of the WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK security on the  
drop-down list. The default setting is WPA2-PSK.  
Encryption - You can select either TKIP or AES as Encryption. The default setting is AES.  
- 51 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Note:  
If you check the WPA/WPA2-Personal radio button and choose TKIP encryption, you will  
find a notice in red as shown in Figure 5-31.  
Figure 5-31 WPA/WPA2 – Personal  
Wireless Password - You can enter ASCII characters between 8 and 63 characters or 8  
to 64 Hexadecimal characters. The default password is the same with the default PIN  
code, which is labeled on the bottom of the router or can be found in Figure 5-28.  
Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The  
value should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update.  
WPA/WPA2- Enterprise - It’s based on Radius Server. If you choose WPA/WPA2 -  
Enterprise, WPS function will be disabled.  
Version - you can choose the version of the WPA security on the drop-down list. The  
default setting is Automatic, which can select WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) or WPA2  
(WPA version 2) automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.  
Encryption - You can select either Automatic, or TKIP or AES.  
Note:  
If you check the WPA/WPA2-Enterprise radio button and choose TKIP encryption, you will  
find a notice in red as shown in Figure 5-32.  
Figure 5-32 WPA/WPA2 - Enterprise  
- 52 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Radius Server IP - Enter the IP address of the Radius server.  
Radius Port - Enter the port number of the Radius server.  
Radius Password - Enter the password for the Radius server.  
Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The  
value should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update.  
WEP - It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard. If you check this radio button, you will find a  
notice in red as shown in Figure 5-33.  
Figure 5-33 WEP  
Type - you can choose the type for the WEP security on the drop-down list. The default  
setting is Automatic, which can select Shared Key or Open System authentication  
type automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.  
WEP Key Format - Hexadecimal and ASCII formats are provided here. Hexadecimal  
format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified  
length. ASCII format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified  
length.  
WEP Key - Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP key  
that you create. Make sure these values are identical on all wireless stations in your  
network.  
Key Type - You can select the WEP key length (64-bit or 128-bit) for encryption.  
"Disabled" means this WEP key entry is invalid.  
64-bit - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key  
is not promoted) or 5 ASCII characters.  
128-bit - You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key  
is not promoted) or 13 ASCII characters.  
- 53 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Note:  
If you do not set the key, the wireless security function is still disabled even if you have  
selected Shared Key as Authentication Type.  
Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page.  
5.5.4  
Wireless MAC Filtering  
Choose menu “Advanced→Wireless→MAC Filtering”, you can control the wireless access by  
configuring the Wireless MAC Filtering function, shown in Figure 5-34.  
Figure 5-34 Wireless MAC Filtering  
To filter wireless users by MAC Address, click Enable. The default setting is Disabled.  
MAC Address - The wireless station's MAC address that you want to filter.  
Status - The status of this entry, either Enabled or Disabled.  
Description - A simple description of the wireless station.  
To Add a Wireless MAC Address filtering entry, click the Add New… button. The "Add or Modify  
Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry" page will appear, shown in Figure 5-35.  
Figure 5-35 Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry  
To add or modify a MAC Address Filtering entry, follow these instructions:  
- 54 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
     
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
1. Enter the appropriate MAC Address into the MAC Address field. The format of the MAC  
Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit). For example:  
00-0A-EB-B0-00-0B.  
2. Give a simple description for the wireless station in the Description field. For example:  
Wireless station A.  
3. Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status drop-down list.  
4. Click the Save button to save this entry.  
To modify or delete an existing entry:  
1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the  
Delete.  
2. Modify the information.  
3. Click the Save button.  
Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled  
Click the Disable All button to make all entries disabled.  
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries.  
Click the Next button to go to the next page.  
Click the Previous button to return to the previous page.  
For example: If you desire that the wireless station A with MAC address 00-0A-EB-B0-00-0B and  
the wireless station B with MAC address 00-0A-EB-00-07-5F are able to access the router, but all  
the other wireless stations cannot access the router, you can configure the Wireless MAC Address  
Filtering list by following these steps:  
1. Click the Enable button to enable this function.  
2. Select the radio button “Allow the stations specified by any enabled entries in the list to  
access” for Filtering Rules.  
3. Delete all or disable all entries if there are any entries already.  
4. Click the Add New... button.  
5. Enter the MAC address 00-0A-EB-B0-00-0B/00-0A-EB-00-07-5F in the MAC Address field.  
6. Enter wireless station A/B in the Description field.  
7. Select Enabled in the Status drop-down list.  
8. Click the Save button.  
The filtering rules that configured should be similar to the following list:  
- 55 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
5.5.5  
Wireless Advanced  
Choose menu “Advanced→Wireless→Wireless Advanced”, you can configure the advanced  
settings of your wireless network.  
Figure 5-36 Wireless Advanced  
Transmit Power - Here you can specify the transmit power of router. You can select High,  
Middle or Low which you would like. High is the default setting and is recommended.  
Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 40-1000 milliseconds for Beacon Interval here.  
The beacons are the packets sent by the router to synchronize a wireless network. Beacon  
Interval value determines the time interval of the beacons. The default value is 100.  
RTS Threshold - Here you can specify the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold. If the packet  
is larger than the specified RTS Threshold size, the router will send RTS frames to a  
particular receiving station and negotiate the sending of a data frame. The default value is  
2346.  
Fragmentation Threshold - This value is the maximum size determining whether packets  
will be fragmented. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network  
performance because of excessive packets. 2346 is the default setting and is  
recommended.  
DTIM Interval - This value determines the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message  
(DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to  
broadcast and multicast messages. When the router has buffered broadcast or multicast  
- 56 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. You can  
specify the value between 1-255 Beacon Intervals. The default value is 1, which indicates  
the DTIM Interval is the same as Beacon Interval.  
Enable WMM - WMM function can guarantee the packets with high-priority messages being  
transmitted preferentially. It is strongly recommended.  
Enable Short GI - This function is recommended for it will increase the data capacity by  
reducing the guard interval time.  
Enable AP Isolation - This function can isolate wireless stations on your network from each  
other. Wireless devices will be able to communicate with the router but not with each other.  
To use this function, check this box. AP Isolation is disabled by default.  
Note:  
If you are not familiar with the setting items in this page, it's strongly recommended to keep  
the provided default values; otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance.  
5.5.6  
Wireless Statistics  
Choose menu “Advanced→Wireless→Wireless Statistics”, you can see the MAC Address,  
Current Status, Received Packets and Sent Packets for each connected wireless station.  
Figure 5-37 Wireless Statistics  
MAC Address - The connected wireless station's MAC address  
Current Status - The connected wireless station's running status, one of STA-AUTH/  
STA-ASSOC/ STA-JOINED/ WPA/ WPA-PSK/ WPA2/ WPA2-PSK/ AP-UP/ AP-DOWN/  
Disconnected  
Received Packets - Packets received by the station  
Sent Packets - Packets sent by the station  
You cannot change any of the values on this page. To update this page and to show the current  
connected wireless stations, click on the Refresh button.  
If the numbers of connected wireless stations go beyond one page, click the Next button to go to  
the next page and click the Previous button to return the previous page.  
- 57 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Note:  
This page will be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds.  
5.6 Guest Network  
Choose menu “Advanced→Guest Network”, you can configure the Guest Network Wireless  
Settings on the page as shown in Figure 5-38.  
Figure 5-38 Guest Network Wireless Settings  
- 58 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Access And Bandwidth Control  
Allow Guests to See Each Other - If this checkbox is selected, anyone who connects to  
the guest network can communicate with each other.  
Allow Guests To Access My Local Network - If this checkbox is selected, anyone who  
connects to the guest network has access to your local network, not just Internet access.  
Enable Guest Network Bandwidth Control - If this checkbox is selected, the Guest  
Network Bandwidth Control rules will take effect.  
1) Egress Bandwidth For Guest Network - Specify the upload speed through the  
WAN port for Guest Network.  
2) Ingress Bandwidth For Guest Network - Specify the download speed through the  
WAN port for Guest Network.  
Wireless 2.4GHz  
Enable Guest Network (2.4G) - Select this checkbox to enable 2.4GHz guest network.  
Network Name - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID) must be  
assigned to all wireless devices in your Guest Network.  
Guest Number - Limit the number of the guest.  
Wireless Security - You can configure the security of Guest Network here.  
Access Time - During this time the wireless stations could access the AP.  
Wireless 5GHz  
Enable Guest Network (5G) - Select this checkbox to enable 5GHz guest network.  
Network Name - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID) must be  
assigned to all wireless devices in your Guest Network.  
Guest Number - Limit the number of the guest.  
Wireless Security - You can configure the security of Guest Network here.  
Access Time - During this time the wireless stations could access the AP.  
Note:  
The range of bandwidth for Guest Network is calculated according to the setting of Bandwidth  
Control on the page “Bandwidth Control->Control Settings”.  
- 59 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
5.7 DHCP  
Figure 5-39 The DHCP menu  
There are three submenus under the DHCP menu, shown in Figure 5-39: DHCP Settings, DHCP  
Clients List and Address Reservation. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the  
corresponding functions.  
5.7.1  
DHCP Settings  
Choose menu “Advanced→DHCP→DHCP Settings”, you can configure the DHCP Server on  
the page as shown in Figure 5-40.The router is set up by default as a DHCP (Dynamic Host  
Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the PC(s) that are  
connected to the router on the LAN.  
Figure 5-40 DHCP Settings  
DHCP Server - Enable or Disable the DHCP server. If you disable the Server, you must  
have another DHCP server within your network or else you must configure the computer  
manually.  
Start IP Address - Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to start with when assigning  
IP addresses. 192.168.0.100 is the default start address.  
End IP Address - Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to end with when assigning IP  
addresses. 192.168.0.199 is the default end address.  
Address Lease Time - The Address Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will  
be allowed connection to the router with their current dynamic IP Address. Enter the amount  
of time in minutes and the user will be "leased" this dynamic IP Address. After the time is up,  
- 60 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
       
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The range of the time is 1  
~ 2880 minutes. The default value is 120 minutes.  
Default Gateway - (Optional.) It is suggested to input the IP address of the Ethernet port of  
the router. The default value is 192.168.0.1.  
Default Domain - (Optional) Input the domain name of your network.  
Primary DNS - (Optional) Input the DNS IP address provided by your ISP or consult your ISP.  
Secondary DNS - (Optional.) Input the IP address of another DNS server if your ISP  
provides two DNS servers.  
Note:  
To use the DHCP server function of the router, you must configure all computers on the LAN as  
"Obtain an IP Address automatically".  
5.7.2  
DHCP Clients List  
Choose menu “Advanced→DHCP→DHCP Clients List”, you can view the information about  
the clients attached to the router in the screen as shown in Figure 5-41.  
Figure 5-41 DHCP Clients List  
Client Name - The name of the DHCP client  
MAC Address - The MAC address of the DHCP client  
Assigned IP - The IP address that the router has allocated to the DHCP client  
Lease Time - The time of the DHCP client leased. After the dynamic IP address has expired,  
a new dynamic IP address will be automatically assigned to the user.  
You cannot change any of the values on this page. To update this page and to show the current  
attached devices, click the Refresh button.  
5.7.3  
Address Reservation  
Choose menu “Advanced→DHCP→Address Reservation”, you can view and add a reserved  
address for clients via the next screen, shown in Figure 5-42. When you specify a reserved IP  
address for a PC on the LAN, that PC will always receive the same IP address each time when it  
- 61 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
     
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
accesses the DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to the servers that  
require permanent IP settings.  
Figure 5-42 Address Reservation  
MAC Address - The MAC address of the PC for which you want to reserve an IP address.  
Reserved IP Address - The IP address reserved for the PC by the router.  
Status - The status of this entry, either Enabled or Disabled.  
To Reserve an IP address:  
1. Click the Add New… button. Then Figure 5-43 will pop up.  
2. Enter the MAC address (in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format.) and IP address (in dotted-decimal  
notation) of the computer for which you want to reserve an IP address.  
3. Click the Save button.  
Figure 5-43 Add or Modify an Address Reservation Entry  
To modify or delete an existing entry:  
1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the  
Delete.  
2. Modify the information.  
3. Click the Save button.  
Click the Enable/Disable All button to make all entries enabled/disabled  
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries.  
Click the Next button to go to the next page and Click the Previous button to return the previous  
page.  
- 62 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
5.8 USB Settings  
Figure 5-44 The USB Settings menu  
There are three submenus under the USB Settings menu (shown in Figure 5-44): Device  
Settings, File Sharing, and Print Server. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the  
corresponding functions.  
5.8.1  
Device Settings  
Choose menu “Advanced→USB Settings→Device Settings”, you can configure the USB disk  
drive attached to the router and view the information.  
Figure 5-45 Device Settings  
Click the Scan button to scan the USB drive connected to the router.  
Volume - The volume name of the USB drive the users have access to. Volume 1-8 is  
mapping to USB port1, and Volume 9-16 is mapping to USB port2.  
Capacity - The storage capacity of the USB driver.  
Free Space- The available space of the USB driver.  
Active - Select the checkbox to active the USB driver.  
Click the Safely Remove button to safely remove the USB storage device that is connected to  
USB port. This takes the drive offline.  
5.8.2  
File Sharing  
Choose menu “Advanced→USB Settings→File Sharing”, you can configure the sharing  
account and sharing settings.  
- 63 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
       
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 5-46 File Sharing  
Sharing Account  
Use Login Account - Select this radio button, and the sharing account is the same with  
the login account.  
Use Following Account - Select this radio button, then you have to specify the new  
username and password in the Username and Password fields for sharing account.  
Sharing Settings  
Network/Media Server Name - Show the name of the network/media server. This is the  
name used to access the USB device connected to the router.  
Access Method - Select the check boxes for the access methods that you want.  
1) Network Neighborhood: This method is enabled by default. To access the USB drive  
for example from a Windows computer:  
i. Select Start > Run.  
ii. Enter \\192.168.0.1 in the dialog box and click the OK button.  
- 64 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
2) FTP: This method is disabled by default. If you select this check box and click the Save  
button, the LAN users can access the USB drive through FTP. To access the USB drive  
for example from a Windows computer:  
i. Select Start > Run.  
ii. Enter ftp://192.168.0.1:21 in the dialog box and click the OK button.  
3) FTP (Remote): This method is disabled by default. If you select this check box,  
remote users can access the USB drive through FTP over the Internet. This feature  
supports both downloading and uploading of files. To access the USB drive for  
example from a Windows computer:  
i. Select Start > Run.  
ii. Enter ftp://WAN IP:port in the dialog box and click the OK button.  
Note:  
If the port for FTP (Remote) is changed, the port for FTP will be changed to the same  
port.  
Sharing Mode  
1) If Share All is selected, all the folders in the USB drive will be shared. Besides  
Authentication will appear for you to choose or not.  
2) If Share Selected Folders is selected, only the folders you specified will be shared. You  
have to click the Create Share Folder appeared to specify folders allowed to be shared  
in the next screen.  
Figure 5-47 Add or Modify Share Folder  
- 65 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Allow Guest Network Access - If this checkbox is selected, guests are allowed to  
access the sharing file.  
Enable Authentication - If this checkbox is selected, then the file sharing is need  
authentication.  
Enable Write Access - If this checkbox is selected, then the sharing file is allowed  
write access.  
Enable Media Sharing - Select this checkbox to enable media sharing.  
To specify the folders:  
i. Select the volume desired to share from the Volume Name drop-down list.  
ii. Create a share name, e.g. Movie.  
iii. Select the checkboxes according to your needs.  
iv. Select the folder allowed to be shared, e.g. Movies.  
v. Click the Save button.  
5.8.3  
Print Server  
Choose menu “Advanced→USB Settings→Print Server”, you can enable or disable print server  
on the screen below.  
Figure 5-48 Pint Server Setting  
5.9 NAT Boost  
Choose “Advanced→NAT Boost”, and you can enable or disable the NAT boost. It is enabled by  
default.  
If NAT boost is enabled, the router will have the best throughout. If NAT boost if disabled, the  
Bandwidth Control can take effect and it also allows the statistics data to be collected. We do  
recommend to enable NAT Boost for the best performance in normal operation.  
- 66 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 5-49 NAT Boost  
5.10 Forwarding  
Figure 5-50 The Forwarding menu  
There are four submenus under the Forwarding menu: Virtual Servers, Port Triggering, DMZ  
and UPnP. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.  
5.10.1  
Virtual Servers  
Choose menu “Advanced→Forwarding→Virtual Servers”, and then you can view and add  
virtual servers in the next screen shown in Figure 5-51. Virtual servers can be used for setting up  
public services on your LAN. A virtual server is defined as a service port, and all requests from  
Internet to this service port will be redirected to the computer specified by the server IP. Any PC  
that was used for a virtual server must have a static or reserved IP address because its IP  
address may change when using the DHCP function. If you want the Virtual Servers  
configuration take effect, please make sure the NAT is enabled.  
Figure 5-51 Virtual Servers  
- 67 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
     
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Service Port - The numbers of External Service Ports. You can enter a service port or a  
range of service ports (the format is XXX – YYY; XXX is the Start port and YYY is the End  
port).  
Internal Port - The Internal Service Port number of the PC running the service application.  
You can leave it blank if the Internal Port is the same as the Service Port, or enter a  
specific port number when Service Port is a single one.  
IP Address - The IP address of the PC running the service application.  
Protocol - The protocol used for this application, either TCP, UDP, or All (all protocols  
supported by the router).  
Status - The status of this entry, "Enabled" means the virtual server entry is enabled.  
Common Service Port - Some common services already exist in the drop-down list.  
Modify - To modify or delete an existing entry.  
To setup a virtual server entry:  
1. Click the Add New... button.  
2. Select the service you want to use from the Common Service Port list. If the Common  
Service Port menu does not list the service that you want to use, enter the number of the  
service port or service port range in the Service Port field.  
3. Enter the IP address of the computer running the service application in the IP Address field.  
4. Select the protocol used for this application in the Protocol drop-down list, either TCP, UDP,  
or All.  
5. Select the Enabled option in the Status drop-down list.  
6. Click the Save button.  
Figure 5-52 Add or Modify a Virtual Server Entry  
- 68 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Note:  
It is possible that you have a computer or server that has more than one type of available service.  
If so, select another service, and type the same IP address for that computer or server.  
To modify or delete an existing entry:  
1. Find the desired entry in the table.  
2. Click Modify or Delete as desired on the Modify column.  
Click the Enable/ Disable All button to make all entries enabled/ disabled.  
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries.  
Click the Next button to go to the next page and click the Previous button to return to the  
previous page.  
Note:  
If you set the service port of the virtual server as 80, you must set the Web management port on  
Advanced→Security→Remote Management page to be any other value except 80 such as  
8080. Otherwise there will be a conflict to disable the virtual server.  
5.10.2  
Port Triggering  
Choose menu “Advanced→Forwarding→Port Triggering”, you can view and add port triggering  
in the next screen shown in Figure 5-53. Some applications require multiple connections, like  
Internet games, video conferencing, Internet telephoning and so on. Port Triggering is used for  
some of these applications that cannot work with a pure NAT router.  
Figure 5-53 Port Triggering  
To add a new rule, follow the steps below.  
1. Click the Add New… button, the next screen will pop-up as shown in Figure 5-54.  
2. Select a common application from the Common Applications drop-down list, then the  
Trigger Port field and the Incoming Ports field will be automatically filled. If the Common  
Applications do not have the application you need, enter the Trigger Port and the  
Incoming Ports manually.  
- 69 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
3. Select the protocol used for Trigger Port from the Trigger Protocol drop-down list, either  
TCP, UDP, or All.  
4. Select the protocol used for Incoming Ports from the Incoming Protocol drop-down list,  
either TCP or UDP, or All.  
5. Select Enabled in Status field.  
6. Click the Save button to save the new rule.  
Figure 5-54 Add or Modify a Triggering Entry  
Trigger Port - The port for outgoing traffic. An outgoing connection using this port will trigger  
this rule.  
Trigger Protocol - The protocol used for Trigger Ports, either TCP, UDP, or All (all  
protocols supported by the router).  
Incoming Port - The port or port range used by the remote system when it responds to the  
outgoing request. A response using one of these ports will be forwarded to the PC which  
triggered this rule. You can input at most 5 groups of ports (or port sections). Every group of  
ports must be separated with ",", for example, 2000-2038, 2046, 2050-2051, 2085,  
3010-3030.  
Incoming Protocol - The protocol used for Incoming Port, either TCP, UDP, or ALL (all  
protocols supported by the router).  
Status - The status of this entry, Enabled means the Port Triggering entry is enabled.  
Modify - To modify or delete an existing entry.  
Common Applications - Some popular applications already listed in the drop-down list of  
Incoming Protocol.  
To modify or delete an existing entry:  
1. Find the desired entry in the table.  
2. Click Modify or Delete as desired on the Modify column.  
- 70 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled.  
Click the Disable All button to make all entries disabled.  
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries  
Once the router is configured, the operation is as follows:  
1. A local host makes an outgoing connection to an external host using a destination port  
number defined in the Trigger Port field.  
2. The router records this connection, opens the incoming port or ports associated with this  
entry in the Port Triggering table, and associates them with the local host.  
3. When necessary, the external host will be able to connect to the local host using one of the  
ports defined in the Incoming Ports field.  
Note:  
1. When the trigger connection is released, the corresponding opened ports will be closed.  
2. Each rule can only be used by one host on the LAN at a time. The trigger connection of other  
hosts on the LAN will be refused.  
3. Incoming Ports ranges cannot overlap each other.  
5.10.3  
DMZ  
Choose menu “Advanced→Forwarding→DMZ”, and then you can view and configure DMZ host  
in the screen shown in Figure 5-55. The DMZ host feature allows one local host to be exposed to  
the Internet for a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. The  
router forwards packets of all services to the DMZ host. Any PC whose port is being forwarded  
must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have a new static IP Address assigned to  
it because its IP Address may be changed when using the DHCP function.  
Figure 5-55 DMZ  
To assign a computer or server to be a DMZ server:  
1. Select the Enable radio button.  
2. Enter the IP address of a local PC that is set to be DMZ host in the DMZ Host IP Address  
field.  
3. Click the Save button.  
- 71 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
5.10.4  
UPnP  
Choose menu “Advanced→Forwarding→UPnP”, and then you can view the information about  
UPnP in the screen shown in Figure 5-56. The Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) feature allows  
the devices, such as Internet computers, to access the local host resources or devices as needed.  
UPnP devices can be automatically discovered by the UPnP service application on the LAN.  
Figure 5-56 UPnP Setting  
Current UPnP Status - UPnP can be enabled or disabled by clicking the Enable or Disable  
button. This feature is enabled by default.  
Current UPnP Settings List - This table displays the current UPnP information.  
App Description - The description about the application which initiates the UPnP  
request.  
External Port - The port which the router opened for the application.  
Protocol - The type of protocol which is opened.  
Internal Port - The port which the router opened for local host.  
IP Address - The IP address of the local host which initiates the UPnP request.  
Status - Either Enabled or Disabled. "Enabled" means that the port is still active;  
otherwise, the port is inactive.  
Click the Enable button to enable UPnP.  
Click the Disable button to disable UPnP.  
Click the Refresh button to update the Current UPnP Settings List.  
- 72 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
5.11 Security  
Figure 5-57 The Security menu  
There are four submenus under the Security menu: Basic Security, Advanced Security, Local  
Management and Remote Management. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the  
corresponding functions.  
5.11.1  
Basic Security  
Choose menu “Advanced→Security→Basic Security”, and then you can configure the basic  
security in the screen as shown in Figure 5-58.  
Figure 5-58 Basic Security  
Firewall - A firewall protects your network from the outside world. Here you can enable or  
disable the router’s firewall.  
SPI Firewall - SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet filtering)  
helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session. It validates that the  
traffic passing through the session conforms to the protocol. SPI Firewall is enabled by  
factory default. If you want all the computers on the LAN exposed to the outside world,  
you can disable it.  
- 73 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
     
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
VPN - VPN Passthrough must be enabled if you want to allow VPN tunnels using VPN  
protocols to pass through the router.  
PPTP Passthrough - Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) allows the  
Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. To allow PPTP  
tunnels to pass through the router, click Enable.  
L2TP Passthrough - Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is the method used to  
enable Point-to-Point sessions via the Internet on the Layer Two level. To allow L2TP  
tunnels to pass through the router, click Enable.  
IPSec Passthrough - Internet Protocol security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols for  
ensuring private, secure communications over Internet Protocol (IP) networks, through  
the use of cryptographic security services. To allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the  
router, click Enable.  
ALG - It is recommended to enable Application Layer Gateway (ALG) because ALG allows  
customized Network Address Translation (NAT) traversal filters to be plugged into the  
gateway to support address and port translation for certain application layer "control/data"  
protocols such as FTP, TFTP, H323 etc.  
FTP ALG - To allow FTP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, click Enable.  
TFTP ALG - To allow TFTP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, click  
Enable.  
H323 ALG - To allow Microsoft NetMeeting clients to communicate across NAT, click  
Enable.  
RTSP ALG - To allow some media player clients to communicate with some streaming  
media servers across NAT, click Enable.  
Click the Save button to save your settings.  
5.11.2  
Advanced Security  
Choose menu “Advanced→Security→Advanced Security”, and then you can protect the router  
from being attacked by TCP-SYN Flood, UDP Flood and ICMP-Flood in the screen as shown in  
Figure 5-59.  
- 74 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 5-59 Advanced Security  
Packets Statistics Interval (5~60) - The default value is 10. Select a value between 5 and  
60 seconds from the drop-down list. The Packets Statistics Interval value indicates the time  
section of the packets statistics. The result of the statistics is used for analysis by SYN Flood,  
UDP Flood and ICMP-Flood.  
DoS Protection - Denial of Service protection. Check the Enable or Disable button to  
enable or disable the DoS protection function. Only when it is enabled, will the flood filters be  
enabled.  
Note:  
Dos Protection will take effect only when the Traffic Statistics in “Advanced→System  
Tools→Statistics” is enabled.  
Enable ICMP-FLOOD Attack Filtering - Enable or Disable the ICMP-FLOOD Attack  
Filtering.  
ICMP-FLOOD Packets Threshold (5~3600) - The default value is 50. Enter a value  
between 5 ~ 3600. When the current ICMP-FLOOD Packets number is beyond the set value,  
the router will startup the blocking function immediately.  
Enable UDP-FLOOD Filtering - Enable or Disable the UDP-FLOOD Filtering.  
UDP-FLOOD Packets Threshold (5~3600) - The default value is 500. Enter a value  
between 5 ~ 3600. When the current UPD-FLOOD Packets number is beyond the set value,  
the router will startup the blocking function immediately.  
- 75 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Enable TCP-SYN-FLOOD Attack Filtering - Enable or Disable the TCP-SYN-FLOOD  
Attack Filtering.  
TCP-SYN-FLOOD Packets Threshold (5~3600) - The default value is 50. Enter a value  
between 5 ~ 3600. When the current TCP-SYN-FLOOD Packets numbers is beyond the set  
value, the router will startup the blocking function immediately.  
Ignore Ping Packet From WAN Port - Enable or Disable Ignore Ping Packet From WAN  
Port. The default setting is disabled. If enabled, the ping packet from the Internet cannot  
access the router.  
Forbid Ping Packet From LAN Port - Enable or Disable Forbid Ping Packet From LAN Port.  
The default setting is disabled. If enabled, the ping packet from LAN cannot access the router.  
This function can be used to defend against some viruses.  
Click the Save button to save the settings.  
Click the Blocked DoS Host List button to display the DoS host table by blocking.  
5.11.3  
Local Management  
Choose menu “Advanced→Security→Local Management”, and then you can configure the  
management rule in the screen as shown in Figure 5-60. The management feature allows you to  
deny computers in LAN from accessing the router.  
Figure 5-60 Local Management  
By default, the radio button “All the PCs on the LAN are allowed to access the router's  
Web-Based Utility” is checked. If you want to allow PCs with specific MAC Addresses to access  
the Setup page of the router's Web-Based Utility locally from inside the network, check the radio  
button “Only the PCs listed can browse the built-in web pages to perform Administrator  
tasks”, and then enter each MAC Address in a separate field. The format for the MAC Address is  
XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit). Only the PCs with MAC address listed can  
- 76 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
use the password to browse the built-in web pages to perform Administrator tasks while all the  
others will be blocked.  
After click the Add button, your PC's MAC Address will be placed in the list above.  
Click the Save button to save your settings.  
Note:  
If your PC is blocked but you want to access the router again, use a pin to press and hold the  
WPS/Reset button (hole) on the back panel for about 5 seconds to reset the router’s factory  
defaults on the router’s Web-Based Utility.  
5.11.4  
Remote Management  
Choose menu “Advanced→Security→Remote Management”, and then you can configure the  
Remote Management function in the screen as shown in Figure 5-61. This feature allows you to  
manage your router from a remote location via the Internet.  
Figure 5-61 Remote Management  
Web Management Port - Web browser access normally uses the standard HTTP service  
port 80. This router's default remote management web port number is 80. For greater security,  
you can change the remote management web port to a custom port by entering that number  
in the box provided. Choose a number between 1 and 65534 but do not use the number of  
any common service port.  
Remote Management IP Address - This is the current address you will use when accessing  
your router from the Internet. This function is disabled when the IP address is set to the  
default value of 0.0.0.0. To enable this function change 0.0.0.0 to a valid IP address. If set to  
255.255.255.255, then all the hosts can access the router from internet.  
Note:  
1. To access the router, you should type your router's WAN IP address into your browser's  
address (in IE) or Location (in Navigator) box, followed by a colon and the custom port  
number. For example, if your router's WAN address is 202.96.12.8, and the port number used  
is 8080, please enter http://202.96.12.8:8080 in your browser. Later, you may be asked for  
the router's password. After successfully entering the username and password, you will be  
able to access the router's web-based utility.  
2. Be sure to change the router's default password to a very secure password.  
- 77 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
5.12 Parental Control  
Choose menu “Advanced→Parental Control”, and then you can configure the parental control in  
the screen as shown in Figure 5-62. The Parental Control function can be used to control the  
internet activities of the child, limit the child to access certain websites and restrict the time of  
surfing.  
Figure 5-62 Parental Control Settings  
Parental Control - Check Enable if you want this function to take effect; otherwise, check  
Disable.  
MAC Address of Parental PC - In this field, enter the MAC address of the controlling PC, or  
you can make use of the Copy To Above button below.  
MAC Address of Your PC - This field displays the MAC address of the PC that is managing  
this router. If the MAC Address of your adapter is registered, you can click the Copy To  
Above button to fill this address to the MAC Address of Parental PC field above.  
Website Description - Description of the allowed website for the PC controlled.  
Schedule - The time period allowed for the PC controlled to access the Internet. For detailed  
information, please go to “Advanced→Access Control→Schedule”.  
Status - Check to enable the corresponding entry.  
Modify - Here you can edit or delete an existing entry.  
To add a new entry, please follow the steps below.  
1. Click the Add New… button and the next screen will pop-up as shown in Figure 5-63.  
- 78 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 5-63 Add or Modify Parental Control Entry  
2. Enter the MAC address of the PC (e.g. 00-11-22-33-44-AA) you’d like to control in the MAC  
Address of Child PC field, or you can choose the MAC address from the All Address in  
Current LAN drop-down list.  
3. Give a description (e.g. Allow Google) for the website allowed to be accessed in the Website  
Description field.  
4. Enter the allowed website name, e.g. www.google.com.  
5. Select the schedule (e.g. Schedule_1) you want from the Effective Time drop-down list. If  
there are not suitable schedules for you, please go to “Access Control->Schedule” page to  
create the schedule you need.  
6. In the Status field, you can select Enabled or Disabled to enable or disable your entry.  
7. Click the Save button.  
Click the Enable All button to enable all the rules in the list.  
Click the Disable All button to disable all the rules in the list.  
Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries in the table.  
Click the Next button to go to the next page, or click the Previous button to return to the previous  
page.  
For example: If you desire that the child PC with MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-AA can access  
www.google.com on Saturday only, while the parent PC with MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-BB is  
without any restriction, you should follow the settings below.  
- 79 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
1. Click “Parental Control” menu on the left to enter the Parental Control Settings page. Check  
Enable and enter the MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-BB in the MAC Address of Parental PC  
field.  
2. Click “Advanced→Access Control→Schedule” on the left to enter the Schedule Settings  
page. Click Add New... button to create a new schedule with Schedule Description is  
Schedule_1, Day is Sat and Time is all day-24 hours.  
3. Click “Parental Control” menu on the left to go back to the Add or Modify Parental Control  
Entry page:  
1) Click Add New... button.  
2) Enter 00-11-22-33-44-AA in the MAC Address of Child PC field.  
3) Enter “Allow Google” in the Website Description field.  
4) Enter “www.google.com” in the Allowed Website Name field.  
5) Select “Schedule_1” you create just now from the Effective Time drop-down list.  
6) In Status field, select Enable.  
4. Click Save to complete the settings.  
Then you will go back to the Parental Control Settings page and see the following list.  
5.13 Access Control  
Figure 5-64 Access Control  
There are four submenus under the Access Control menu as shown in Figure 5-64: Rule, Host,  
Target and Schedule. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding  
function.  
- 80 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
5.13.1  
Rule  
Choose menu “Advanced→Access Control→Rule”, and then you can view and set Access  
Control rules in the screen as shown in Figure 5-65.  
Figure 5-65 Access Control Rule Management  
Enable Internet Access Control - Select the checkbox to enable the Internet Access Control  
function, so the Default Filter Policy can take effect.  
Rule Name - Displays the name of the rule and this name is unique.  
Host - Displays the host selected in the corresponding rule.  
Target - Displays the target selected in the corresponding rule.  
Schedule - Displays the schedule selected in the corresponding rule.  
Status - Displays the status of the rule, enabled or not. Select the corresponding checkbox to  
enable the entry.  
Modify - Here you can edit or delete an existing rule.  
Setup Wizard - Click the Setup Wizard button to create a new rule entry.  
Add New... - Click the Add New... button to add a new rule entry.  
Enable All - Click the Enable All button to enable all the rules in the list.  
Disable All - Click the Disable All button to disable all the rules in the list.  
Delete All - Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries in the table.  
- 81 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Move - You can change the entry’s order as desired. Enter in the first box the ID number of  
the entry you want to move and in the second box another ID number, and then click the  
Move button to change the entries’ order.  
Click the Next button to go to the next page.  
Click the Previous button to return to the previous page.  
There are two methods to add a new rule.  
Method One:  
1. Click Setup Wizard button and the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 5-66.  
Figure 5-66 Quick Setup – Create a Host Entry  
Host Description - In this field, create a unique description for the host (e.g. Host_1).  
Mode - Here are two options, IP Address and MAC Address. You can select either of  
them from the drop-down list.  
If the IP Address is selected, you can see the following item:  
LAN IP Address - Enter the IP address or address range of the host in dotted-decimal  
format (e.g. 192.168.0.23).  
If the MAC Address is selected, you can see the following item:  
MAC Address - Enter the MAC address of the host in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format (e.g.  
00-11-22-33-44-AA).  
2. Click Next when finishing creating the host entry. The next screen will appear as shown in  
Figure 5-67.  
- 82 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 5-67 Quick Setup – Create an Access Target Entry  
Target Description - In this field, create a description for the target. Note that this  
description should be unique (e.g. Target_1).  
Mode - Here are two options, IP Address and Domain Name. You can choose either of  
them from the drop-down list.  
If the IP Address is selected, you will see the following items:  
IP Address - Enter the IP address (or address range) of the target (targets) in  
dotted-decimal format (e.g. 192.168.0.33).  
Target Port - Specify the port or port range for the target. For some common service  
ports, you can make use of the Common Service Port item below.  
Protocol - Here are four options, All, TCP, UDP, and ICMP. Select one of them from the  
drop-down list for the target.  
Common Service Port - Lists some common service ports. Select one from the  
drop-down list and the corresponding port number will be filled in the Target Port field  
automatically. For example, if you select "FTP", "21" will be filled in the Target Port  
automatically.  
If the Domain Name is selected, you will see the following items:  
Domain Name - Here you can enter 4 domain names, either the full name or the  
keywords (for example, google). Any domain name with keywords in it (www.google.com,  
www.google.cn) will be blocked or allowed.  
3. Click Next when finishing creating the access target entry, and the next screen will appear as  
shown in Figure 5-68.  
- 83 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 5-68 Quick Setup – Create an Advanced Schedule Entry  
Schedule Description - In this field, create a description for the schedule. Note that this  
description should be unique (e.g. Schedule_1).  
Day - Choose Select Days and select the certain day (days), or choose Everyday.  
Time - Select "all day-24 hours" checkbox, or deselect the checkbox and specify the  
Start Time and Stop Time manually.  
Start Time - Enter the start time in HHMM format (HHMM are 4 numbers). For example  
0800 is 8:00.  
Stop Time - Enter the stop time in HHMM format (HHMM are 4 numbers). For example  
2000 is 20:00.  
4. Click Next when finishing creating the advanced schedule entry. The next screen will appear  
as shown in Figure 5-69.  
Figure 5-69 Quick Setup – Create an Internet Access Control Entry  
Rule Name - In this field, create a name for the rule. Note that this name should be  
unique (e.g. Rule_1).  
Host - In this field, select a host from the drop-down list for the rule. The default value is  
the Host Description you set just now.  
- 84 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Target - In this filed, select a target from the drop-down list for the rule.  
Schedule - In this field, select a schedule from the drop-down list for the rule.  
Status - In this field, there are two options, Enabled or Disabled. Select Enabled so  
that the rule will take effect. Select Disabled so that the rule won't take effect.  
5. Click Finish to complete adding a new rule.  
Method Two:  
1. Click the Add New… button and the next screen will pop up as shown in Figure 5-70.  
2. Give a name (e.g. Rule_1) for the rule in the Rule Name field.  
3. Select a host from the Host drop-down list or choose “Click Here To Add New Host List”.  
4. Select a target from the Target drop-sown list or choose “Click Here To Add New Target  
List”.  
5. Select a schedule from the Schedule drop-down list or choose “Click Here To Add New  
Schedule”.  
6. In the Status field, select Enabled or Disabled to enable or disable your entry.  
7. Click the Save button.  
Figure 5-70 Add Internet Access Control Entry  
For example: If you desire to allow the host with MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-AA to access  
www.google.com only from 18:00 to 20:00 on Saturday and Sunday, and forbid other hosts in the  
LAN to access the Internet, you should follow the settings below:  
1. Click the menu Access Control on the left. Select Enable Internet Access Control and  
choose "Allow the packets specified by any enabled access control policy to pass  
through the router".  
2. Click Setup Wizard button.  
3. Add a new host with the Host Description is Host_1 and MAC Address is 00-11-22-33-44-AA,  
and click Next.  
- 85 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
4. Add a new target with the Target Description is Target_1 and Domain Name is  
www.google.com, and click Next.  
5. Add a new schedule with the Schedule Description is Schedule_1, Day is Sat and Sun, Start  
Time is 1800 and Stop Time is 2000, and click Next.  
6. Add a new rule with the Rule Description is Rule_1, Host is Host_1, Target is Target_1,  
Schedule is Schedule_1, Status is Enabled, and click Finish.  
Then you will go back to the Access Control Rule Management page and see the following list.  
5.13.2  
Host  
Choose menu “Advanced→Access Control→Host”, and then you can view and set a Host list in  
the screen as shown in Figure 5-71. The host list is necessary for the Access Control Rule.  
Figure 5-71 Host Settings  
Host Description - Displays the description of the host and this description is unique.  
Information - Displays the information about the host. It can be IP or MAC.  
Modify - To modify or delete an existing entry.  
To add a new entry, please follow the steps below.  
1. Click the Add New… button.  
2. In the Mode field, select IP Address or MAC Address.  
1) If you select IP Address, the screen is shown as Figure 5-72.  
In Host Description field, create a unique description for the host, e.g. Host_1.  
In LAN IP Address field, enter the IP address.  
- 86 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 5-72 Add or Modify a Host Entry  
2) If you select MAC Address, the screen is shown as Figure 5-73.  
In Host Description field, create a unique description for the host, e.g. Host_1.  
In MAC Address field, enter the MAC address.  
Figure 5-73 Add or Modify a Host Entry  
3. Click the Save button to complete the settings.  
Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries in the table.  
Click the Next button to go to the next page, or click the Previous button to return to the previous  
page.  
For example: If you desire to restrict the internet activities of host with MAC address  
00-11-22-33-44-AA, you should first follow the settings below:  
1. Click Add New... button in Figure 5-71 to enter the Add or Modify a Host Entry page.  
2. In Mode field, select MAC Address from the drop-down list.  
3. In Host Description field, create a unique description for the host (e.g. Host_1).  
4. In MAC Address field, enter 00-11-22-33-44-AA.  
5. Click Save to complete the settings.  
Then you will go back to the Host Settings page and see the following list.  
- 87 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
5.13.3  
Target  
Choose menu “Advanced→Access Control→Target”, and then you can view and set a Target  
list in the screen as shown in Figure 5-74. The target list is necessary for the Access Control Rule.  
Figure 5-74 Target Settings  
Target Description - Displays the description about the target and this description is unique.  
Information - The target can be IP address, port, or domain name.  
Modify - To modify or delete an existing entry.  
To add a new entry, please follow the steps below.  
1. Click the Add New… button.  
2. In Mode field, select IP Address or Domain Name.  
3. If you select IP Address, the screen is shown as Figure 5-75.  
Figure 5-75 Add or Modify an Access Target Entry  
1) In Target Description field, create a unique description for the target, e.g. Target_1.  
2) In IP Address field, enter the IP address of the target.  
3) Select a common service from Common Service Port drop-down list, so that the Target  
Port will be automatically filled. If the Common Service Port drop-down list doesn’t  
have the service you want, specify the Target Port manually.  
4) In Protocol field, select TCP, UDP, ICMP or ALL from the drop-down list.  
4. If you select Domain Name, the screen is shown as Figure 5-76.  
- 88 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
     
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 5-76 Add or Modify an Access Target Entry  
1) In Target Description field, create a unique description for the target, e.g. Target_1.  
2) In Domain Name field, enter the domain name, either the full name or the keywords (e.g.  
google) in the blank. Any domain name with keywords in it (www.google.com,  
www.google.cn) will be blocked or allowed. You can enter 4 domain names.  
5. Click the Save button.  
Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries in the table.  
Click the Next button to go to the next page, or click the Previous button to return to the previous  
page.  
For example: If you desire to restrict the internet activities of host with MAC address  
00-11-22-33-44-AA in the LAN to access www.google.com only, you should first follow the  
settings below:  
1. Click Add New… button in Figure 5-74.  
2. In Mode field, select Domain Name from the drop-down list.  
3. In Target Description field, create a unique description for the target, e.g. Target_1.  
4. In Domain Name field, enter www.google.com.  
5. Click Save to complete the settings.  
Then you will go back to the Target Settings page and see the following list.  
5.13.4  
Schedule  
Choose menu “Advanced→Access Control→Schedule”, and then you can view and set a  
schedule in the next screen as shown in Figure 5-77. The schedule is necessary for the Access  
Control Rule.  
- 89 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 5-77 Schedule Settings  
Schedule Description - Displays the description of the schedule and this description is  
unique.  
Day - Displays the day(s) in a week.  
Time - Displays the time period in a day.  
Modify - Here you can edit or delete an existing schedule.  
To add a new schedule, follow the steps below:  
1. Click Add New... button shown in Figure 5-77 and the next screen will pop-up as shown in  
Figure 5-78.  
2. In Schedule Description field, create a unique description for the schedule, e.g. Schedule_1.  
3. In Day field, select the day or days you need.  
4. In Time field, you can select all day-24 hours or you may enter the Start Time and Stop Time  
in the corresponding field.  
5. Click Save to complete the settings.  
Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries in the table.  
Click the Next button to go to the next page, or click the Previous button to return to the previous  
page.  
Figure 5-78 Advanced Schedule Settings  
- 90 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
For example: If you desire to restrict the internet activities of host with MAC address  
00-11-22-33-44-AA to access www.google.com only from 18:00 to 20:00 on Saturday and  
Sunday, you should first follow the settings below:  
1. Click Add New... button shown in Figure 5-77 to enter the Advanced Schedule Settings  
page.  
2. In Schedule Description field, create a unique description for the schedule, e.g.  
Schedule_1.  
3. In Day field, check the Select Days radio button and then select Sat and Sun.  
4. In Time field, enter 1800 in Start Time field and 2000 in Stop Time field.  
5. Click Save to complete the settings.  
Then you will go back to the Schedule Settings page and see the following list.  
5.14 Advanced Routing  
Figure 5-79 Advanced Routing  
There are two submenus under the Advanced Routing menu as shown in Figure 5-79: Static  
Routing List and System Routing Table. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the  
corresponding function.  
5.14.1  
Static Routing List  
Choose menu “Advanced→Advanced Routing→Static Routing List”, and then you can  
configure the static route in the next screen (shown in Figure 5-80). A static route is a  
pre-determined path that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network.  
Figure 5-80 Static Routing  
- 91 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
       
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
To add static routing entries:  
1. Click Add New… shown in Figure 5-80, you will see the following screen.  
Figure 5-81 Add or Modify a Static Route Entry  
2. Enter the following data:  
Destination Network - The Destination Network is the address of the network or host that  
you want to assign to a static route.  
Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP Address is the  
network portion, and which portion is the host portion.  
Default Gateway - This is the IP Address of the gateway device that allows for contact  
between the router and the network or host.  
3. Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status drop-down list.  
4. Click the Save button to make the entry take effect.  
Other configurations for the entries:  
Click the Delete button to delete the entry.  
Click the Enable All button to enable all the entries.  
Click the Disable All button to disable all the entries.  
Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries.  
Click the Previous button to view the information in the previous screen, click the Next button to  
view the information in the next screen.  
5.14.2  
System Routing Table  
Choose menu “Advanced→Advanced Routing→System Routing Table”, and then you can  
view the System Routing Table in the next screen (shown in Figure 5-82). System routing table  
views all of the valid route entries in use. The Destination IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and  
Interface will be displayed for each entry.  
- 92 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 5-82 System Routing Table  
Destination Network - The Destination Network is the address of the network or host to  
which the static route is assigned.  
Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP address is the network  
portion, and which portion is the host portion.  
Gateway - This is the IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the  
router and the network or host.  
Interface - This interface tells you either the Destination IP Address is on the LAN & WLAN  
(internal wired and wireless networks), or on the WAN (Internet).  
5.15 Bandwidth Control  
Figure 5-83 Bandwidth Control  
There are two submenus under the Bandwidth Control menu as shown in Figure 5-83: Control  
Settings and Rules List. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding  
function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.  
Note:  
Bandwidth Control will become invalid if NAT Boost is enabled. If you want to enable Bandwidth  
Control, please go to “Advanced→NAT Boost” to disable NAT Boost first.  
5.15.1  
Control Settings  
Choose menu “Advanced →Bandwidth Control →Control Settings”, and then you can  
configure the Egress Bandwidth and Ingress Bandwidth in the next screen. For optimal control of  
the bandwidth, please select the right Line Type and ask your ISP for the total bandwidth of the  
egress and ingress.  
- 93 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
       
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 5-84 Bandwidth Control Settings  
Enable Bandwidth Control - Select this checkbox so that the Bandwidth Control settings  
can take effect.  
Line Type - Select the right type for you network connection. If you don’t know how to choose,  
please ask your ISP for the information.  
Egress Bandwidth - The upload speed through the Internet port.  
Ingress Bandwidth - The download speed through the Internet port.  
5.15.2  
Rules List  
Choose menu “Advanced→Bandwidth Control→Rules List”, and then you can view and  
configure the Bandwidth Control rules in the screen below.  
Figure 5-85 Bandwidth Control Rules List  
Description - This is the information about the rules such as address range.  
Egress bandwidth - This field displays the max and mix upload bandwidth through the  
Internet port, the default is 0.  
Ingress bandwidth - This field displays the max and mix download bandwidth through the  
Internet port, the default is 0.  
Enable - This displays the status of the rule.  
Modify - Click Modify to edit the rule. Click Delete to delete the rule.  
- 94 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
To add/modify a Bandwidth Control rule, follow the steps below.  
1. Click Add New… shown in Figure 5-85, you will see a new screen shown in Figure 5-86.  
2. Enter the information like the screen shown below.  
Figure 5-86 Bandwidth Control Rule Settings  
3. Click the Save button.  
5.16 IP & MAC Binding  
Figure 5-87 the IP & MAC Binding menu  
There are two submenus under the IP &MAC Binding menu, shown in Figure 5-87: Binding  
Settings and ARP List. Click any of them, and you will be able to scan or configure the  
corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.  
5.16.1  
Binding Settings  
Choose menu “Advanced→Bandwidth Control→Binding Setting”, you can configure the IP &  
MAC binding rules in the screen as shown in Figure 5-88.  
- 95 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
       
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 5-88 Binding Setting  
MAC Address - The MAC address of the controlled computer in the LAN.  
IP Address - The assigned IP address of the controlled computer in the LAN.  
Bind - Check this option to enable ARP binding for a specific device.  
Modify - To modify or delete an existing entry.  
When you want to add or modify an IP & MAC Binding entry, you can click the Add New… button  
or Modify button, and then you will go to the next page. This page is used for adding or  
modifying an IP & MAC Binding entry, shown in Figure 5-89.  
Figure 5-89 IP & MAC Binding Setting (Add & Modify)  
To add IP & MAC Binding entries, follow the steps below.  
1. Click the Add New... button as shown in Figure 5-88.  
2. Enter the MAC Address and IP Address.  
3. Select the Bind checkbox.  
4. Click the Save button to save it.  
To modify or delete an existing entry, follow the steps below.  
1. Find the desired entry in the table.  
2. Click Modify or Delete as desired on the Modify column.  
To find an existing entry, follow the steps below.  
- 96 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
1. Click the Find button in Figure 5-88.  
2. Enter the MAC Address or IP Address.  
3. Click the Find button in Figure 5-90.  
Figure 5-90 Find IP & MAC Binding Entry  
Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled.  
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries.  
5.16.2  
ARP List  
Choose menu “Advanced→Bandwidth Control→ARP List”, you can see the ARP List, showing  
all the existing IP & MAC Binding entries as shown in Figure 5-91. To manage the computer, you  
could observe the computers in the LAN by checking the relationship of MAC address and IP  
address on the ARP list, and you could also configure the items on the ARP list.  
Figure 5-91 ARP List  
1. MAC Address - The MAC address of the controlled computer in the LAN.  
2. IP Address - The assigned IP address of the controlled computer in the LAN.  
3. Status - Indicates whether or not the MAC and IP addresses are bound.  
4. Configure - Load or delete an item.  
Load - Load the item to the IP & MAC Binding list.  
Delete - Delete the item.  
Click the Bind All button to bind all the current items, available after enable.  
Click the Load All button to load all items to the IP & MAC Binding list.  
Click the Refresh button to refresh all items.  
- 97 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
     
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Note:  
An item could not be loaded to the IP & MAC Binding list if the IP address of the item has been  
loaded before. Error warning will prompt as well. Likewise, "Load All" only loads the items without  
interference to the IP & MAC Binding list.  
5.17 Dynamic DNS  
Choose menu “Dynamic DNS”, and you can configure the Dynamic DNS function.  
The router offers the DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) feature, which allows the hosting of  
a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (named by yourself) and a  
dynamic IP address, and then your friends can connect to your server by entering your domain  
name no matter what your IP address is. Before using this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS  
service providers such as www.comexe.cn, dyn.com/dns, or www.no-ip.com. The Dynamic DNS  
client service provider will give you a password or key.  
5.17.1  
Comexe.cn DDNS  
If the dynamic DNS Service Provider you select is www.comexe.cn, the page will appear as  
shown in Figure 5-92.  
Figure 5-92 Comexe.cn DDNS Settings  
To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions:  
1. Enter the Domain Name your dynamic DNS service provider gave.  
2. Enter the User Name for your DDNS account.  
3. Enter the Password for your DDNS account.  
4. Click the Login button to login the DDNS service.  
- 98 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
     
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Connection Status -The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.  
Click Logout to log out of the DDNS service.  
Note:  
If you want to login again with another account after a successful login, please click the Logout  
button, then input your new username and password and click the Login button.  
5.17.2  
Dyn.com/dns DDNS  
If the dynamic DNS Service Provider you select is dyn.com/dns, the page will appear as shown  
in Figure 5-93.  
Figure 5-93 Dyndns.org DDNS Settings  
To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions:  
1. Enter the User Name for your DDNS account.  
2. Enter the Password for your DDNS account.  
3. Enter the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider.  
4. Click the Login button to login to the DDNS service.  
Connection Status -The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.  
Click Logout to logout of the DDNS service.  
Note:  
If you want to login again with another account after a successful login, please click the Logout  
button, then input your new username and password and click the Login button.  
5.17.3  
No-ip.com DDNS  
If the dynamic DNS Service Provider you select is www.no-ip.com, the page will appear as  
shown in Figure 5-94.  
- 99 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
     
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 5-94 No-ip.com DDNS Settings  
To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions:  
1. Enter the User Name for your DDNS account.  
2. Enter the Password for your DDNS account.  
3. Enter the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider.  
4. Click the Login button to login to the DDNS service.  
Connection Status - The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.  
Click Logout to log out the DDNS service.  
Note:  
If you want to login again with another account after a successful login, please click the Logout  
button, then input your new username and password and click the Login button.  
5.18 IPv6 Support  
Figure 5-95 IPv6 Support  
There are two submenus under the IPv6 Support menu (shown in Figure 5-95): IPv6 Status and  
IPv6 Setup. Click either of them, and you will be able to scan or configure the corresponding  
function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.  
- 100 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
     
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
5.18.1 IPv6 Status  
Figure 5-96 IPv6 Status  
The IPv6 Status page displays the router's current IPv6 status and configuration. All information  
is read-only.  
WAN  
Connection Type - The IPv6 connection way for WAN  
IPv6 Address - The WAN IPv6 address  
IPv6 Default Gateway - The router's default gateway  
Primary IPv6 DNS - The primary IPv6 DNS address  
Secondary IPv6 DNS - The secondary IPv6 DNS address  
LAN  
IPv6 Address Assign Type - There are two types of assignation for IPv6 address:  
SLAAC (Stateless address auto-configuration) and DHCPv6 (Dynamic Host  
Configuration Protocol for IPv6) Server.  
1) SLAAC  
IPv6 Address Prefix -The Prefix of IPv6 Address  
2) DHCPv6 Server  
Release Time - the length of time a network user will be allowed to keep connecting  
to the router with the current DHCPv6 Address. Enter the amount of time (in  
seconds) that the DHCPv6 address will be leased. The time range is 1~691200  
seconds. The default value is 86400 seconds.  
IPv6 Address - Displays the LAN IPv6 Address.  
- 101 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
5.18.2 IPv6 Setup  
Figure 5-97 Enable/Disable IPv6  
Enable IPv6 - Tick the checkbox to enable the IPv6 function. It’s enabled by default.  
WAN Connection Type - Choose the correct WAN connection type based on your ISP  
network topology.  
DHCPv6 - Connections which use dynamic IPv6 address assignment.  
Static IPv6 - Connections which use static IPv6 address assignment.  
PPPoEv6 - Connections which use PPPoEV6 that requires a user name and password.  
Tunnel 6to4 - Connections which use 6to4 address assignment.  
Different types of WAN connection require you to do different settings. Below are the detailed  
explanations for the respective type.  
- 102 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
1) DHCPv6  
Figure 5-98 DHCPv6 - SLAAC  
Figure 5-99 DHCPv6 – DHCPv6 Server  
Get non-temporary IPv6 address - Get a non-temporary IPv6 address from the ISP.  
- 103 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Get IPv6 prefix delegation - Get a temporary IPv6 address and IPv6 prefix from the ISP, the  
temporary IPv6 address is set to the WAN port, and the LAN port advertise IPv6 address by  
RADVD or DHCPs.  
IPv6 Address - The IPv6 address assigned by your ISP dynamically.  
Click the Renew button to renew the IPv6 parameters from your ISP.  
Click the Release button to release the IPv6 parameters from your ISP.  
If your ISP gives you one or two DNS IPv6 addresses, select Use the following IPv6 DNS  
Servers and enter the Primary IPv6 DNS and Secondary IPv6 DNS into the correct fields.  
Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned from ISP dynamically.  
Primary IPv6 DNS - Enter the DNS IPv6 address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.  
Secondary IPv6 DNS - Enter another DNS IPv6 address in dotted-decimal notation provided  
by your ISP.  
Note:  
If you get Address not found error when you access a Web site, it is likely that your DNS servers  
are set up improperly. You should contact your ISP to get DNS server addresses.  
IPv6 Address Assign Type - There are two types of assignation for IPv6 address: SLAAC  
(Stateless address auto-configuration) and DHCPv6 (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol  
for IPv6) Server.  
SLAAC  
IPv6 Address Prefix -The Prefix of IPv6 Address.  
DHCPv6 Server  
IPv6 Address Prefix -The Prefix of IPv6 Address.  
Release Time - the length of time a network user will be allowed to keep connecting to the  
router with the current DHCPv6 Address. Enter the amount of time (in seconds) that the  
DHCPv6 address will be leased. The time range is 1~691200 seconds. The default value  
is 86400 seconds.  
LAN IPv6 Address - Displays the LAN IPv6 Address.  
- 104 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
2) Static IPv6  
Figure 5-100 Static IPv6 - SLAAC  
Figure 5-101 Static IPv6 – DHCPv6 Server  
IPv6 Address - Enter the IPv6 address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.  
Default Gateway - Enter the default gateway in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.  
- 105 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks  
is 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs, you may need to modify the MTU. But this is rarely required,  
and should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection.  
Primary DNS - Enter the DNS IPv6 address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.  
Secondary DNS - Enter another DNS IPv6 address in dotted-decimal notation provided by  
your ISP.  
IPv6 Address Assign Type - There are two types of assignation for IPv6 address: SLAAC  
(Stateless address auto-configuration) and DHCPv6 (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for  
IPv6) Server.  
SLAAC  
IPv6 Address Prefix -The Prefix of IPv6 Address  
DHCPv6 Server  
IPv6 Address Prefix -The Prefix of IPv6 Address  
Release Time - the length of time a network user will be allowed to keep connecting to  
the router with the current DHCPv6 Address. Enter the amount of time (in seconds) that  
the DHCPv6 address will be leased. The time range is 1~691200 seconds. The default  
value is 86400 seconds.  
LAN IPv6 Address - Displays the LAN IPv6 Address.  
3) PPPoEv6  
Figure 5-102 PPPoEv6 - SLAAC  
- 106 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 5-103 PPPoEv6 – DHCPv6 Server  
User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These  
fields are case-sensitive.  
Get IPv6 Address Way  
Get non-temporary IPv6 address - Get a non-temporary IPv6 address by DHCPv6  
from the ISP.  
Get IPv6 prefix delegation - Get a prefix delegation IPv6 address by DHCPv6 from the  
ISP, and the clients in LAN create IPv6 address with the delegation.  
Use IP address specified by ISP - Input a static IPv6 address from the ISP  
Click the Connect button to connect immediately.  
Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately.  
IPv6 Address Assign Type - There are two types of assignation for IPv6 address: SLAAC  
(Stateless address auto-configuration) and DHCPv6 (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol  
for IPv6) Server.  
SLAAC  
IPv6 Address Prefix -The Prefix of IPv6 Address  
DHCPv6 Server  
IPv6 Address Prefix -The Prefix of IPv6 Address  
Release Time - the length of time a network user will be allowed to keep connecting to the  
router with the current DHCPv6 Address. Enter the amount of time (in seconds) that the  
- 107 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
DHCPv6 address will be leased. The time range is 1~691200 seconds. The default value  
is 86400 seconds.  
LAN IPv6 Address - Displays the LAN IPv6 Address.  
4) Tunnel 6to4  
Figure 5-104 Tunnel 6to4 - SLAAC  
- 108 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 5-105 Tunnel 6to4 – DHCPv6 Server  
Address/Subnet Mask/Default Gateway - the IPv4 address/ subnet mask/ default gateway  
assigned, in dotted-decimal notation.  
MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks  
is 1480 Bytes. For some ISPs, you may need to modify the MTU. But this is rarely required,  
and should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection.  
If your ISP gives you one or two DNS IPv6 addresses, select Use the following IPv6 DNS  
Servers and enter the Primary IPv6 DNS and Secondary IPv6 DNS into the correct fields.  
Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned from ISP dynamically.  
Primary IPv6 DNS - Enter the DNS IPv6 address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your  
ISP.  
Secondary IPv6 DNS - Enter another DNS IPv6 address in dotted-decimal notation provided  
by your ISP.  
IPv6 Address Assign Type - There are two types of assignation for IPv6 address: SLAAC  
(Stateless address auto-configuration) and DHCPv6 (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol  
for IPv6) Server.  
SLAAC  
IPv6 Address Prefix -The Prefix of IPv6 Address  
DHCPv6 Server  
IPv6 Address Prefix -The Prefix of IPv6 Address  
- 109 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Release Time - the length of time a network user will be allowed to keep connecting to the  
router with the current DHCPv6 Address. Enter the amount of time (in seconds) that the  
DHCPv6 address will be leased. The time range is 1~691200 seconds. The default value  
is 86400 seconds.  
IPv6 Address - Displays the LAN IPv6 Address.  
5.19 System Tools  
Figure 5-106 The System Tools menu  
Choose menu “System Tools”, and you can see the submenus under the main menu: Time  
Settings, Diagnostic, Firmware Upgrade, Factory Defaults, Backup & Restore, Reboot,  
Password, System Log and Statistics. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the  
corresponding functions. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.  
5.19.1  
Time Settings  
Choose menu “Advanced→System Tools→Time Settings”, and then you can configure the  
time on the following screen.  
- 110 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 5-107 Time settings  
Time Zone - Select your local time zone from this pull down list.  
Date - Enter your local date in MM/DD/YY into the right blanks.  
Time - Enter your local time in HH/MM/SS into the right blanks.  
NTP Server I / NTP Server II - Enter the address or domain of the NTP Server I or NTP  
Server II, and then the router will get the time from the NTP Server preferentially. In addition,  
the router built-in some common NTP Servers, so it can get time automatically once it  
connects the Internet.  
Enable Daylight Saving - Check the box to enable the Daylight Saving function.  
Start - The time to start the Daylight Saving. Select the month in the first field, the week in the  
second field, the day in the third field and the time in the last field.  
End - The time to end the Daylight Saving. Select the month in the first field, the week in the  
second field, the day in the third field and the time in the last field.  
Daylight Saving Status - Displays the status whether the Daylight Saving is in use.  
To set time manually:  
1. Select your local time zone.  
2. Enter the Date in Month/Day/Year format.  
3. Enter the Time in Hour/Minute/Second format.  
4. Click Save.  
- 111 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
To set time automatically:  
1. Select your local time zone.  
2. Enter the address or domain of the NTP Server I or NTP Server II.  
3. Click the Get GMT button to get system time from Internet if you have connected to the  
Internet.  
To set Daylight Saving:  
1. Check the box to enable Daylight Saving.  
2. Select the start time from the drop-down lists in the Start field.  
3. Select the end time from the drop-down lists in the End field.  
4. Click the Save button to save the settings.  
Figure 5-108 Time settings  
Note:  
1. This setting will be used for some time-based functions such as firewall. You must specify  
your time zone once you login to the router successfully; otherwise, these functions will not  
take effect.  
2. The time will be lost if the router is turned off.  
3. The router will automatically obtain GMT from the Internet if it is configured accordingly.  
4. The Daylight Saving will take effect one minute after the configurations are completed.  
5.19.2  
Diagnostic  
Choose menu “Advanced→System Tools→Diagnostic”, and then you can transact Ping or  
Traceroute function to check connectivity of your network in the following screen.  
- 112 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 5-109 Diagnostic Tools  
Diagnostic Tool - Check the radio button to select one diagnostic too.  
Ping - This diagnostic tool troubleshoots connectivity, reachability, and name resolution  
to a given host or gateway.  
Traceroute - This diagnostic tool tests the performance of a connection.  
Note:  
You can use ping/traceroute to test both numeric IP address or domain name. If  
pinging/tracerouting the IP address is successful, but pinging/tracerouting the domain name  
is not, you might have a name resolution problem. In this case, ensure that the domain name  
you are specifying can be resolved by using Domain Name System (DNS) queries.  
IP Address/Domain Name - Enter the IP Address or Domain Name of the PC whose  
connection you wish to diagnose.  
Pings Count - Specifies the number of Echo Request messages sent. The default is 4.  
Ping Packet Size - Specifies the number of data bytes to be sent. The default is 64.  
Ping Timeout - Time to wait for a response, in milliseconds. The default is 800.  
Traceroute Max TTL - Set the maximum number of hops (max TTL to be reached) in the  
path to search for the target (destination). The default is 20.  
Click Start to check the connectivity of the Internet.  
The Diagnostic Results page displays the result of diagnosis.  
If the result is similar to the following screen, the connectivity of the Internet is fine.  
- 113 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 5-110 Diagnostic Results  
Note:  
1. Only one user can use the diagnostic tools at one time.  
2. "Ping Count", "Ping Packet Size" and "Ping Timeout" are Ping Parameters, and "Traceroute  
Max TTL" is Traceroute Parameter.  
5.19.3  
Firmware Upgrade  
Choose menu “Advanced→System Tools→Firmware Upgrade”, and then you can update the  
latest version of firmware for the router on the following screen.  
Figure 5-111 Firmware Upgrade  
Firmware Version - Displays the current firmware version.  
Hardware Version - Displays the current hardware version. The hardware version of the  
upgrade file must accord with the router’s current hardware version.  
To upgrade the router's firmware, follow these instructions below:  
1. Download a most recent firmware upgrade file from our website (www.tp-link.com).  
2. Enter or select the path name where you save the downloaded file on the computer into the  
File blank.  
3. Click the Upgrade button.  
4. The router will reboot while the upgrading has been finished.  
- 114 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Note:  
1) New firmware versions are posted at www.tp-link.com and can be downloaded for free. There  
is no need to upgrade the firmware unless the new firmware has a new feature you want to  
use. However, when experiencing problems caused by the router rather than the  
configuration, you can try to upgrade the firmware.  
2) When you upgrade the router's firmware, you may lose its current configurations, so before  
upgrading the firmware please write down some of your customized settings to avoid losing  
important settings.  
3) Do not turn off the router or press the Reset button while the firmware is being upgraded. Loss  
of power during the upgrade could damage the router.  
4) The firmware version must correspond to the hardware.  
5) The upgrade process takes a few moments and the router restarts automatically when the  
upgrade is complete.  
5.19.4  
Factory Defaults  
Choose menu “Advanced→System Tools→Factory Defaults”, and then and you can restore  
the configurations of the router to factory defaults on the following screen  
Figure 5-112 Restore Factory Default  
Click the Restore button to reset all configuration settings to their default values.  
The default User Name: admin  
The default Password: admin  
The default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0  
Note:  
All changed settings will be lost when defaults are restored.  
5.19.5  
Backup & Restore  
Choose menu “Advanced→System Tools→Backup & Restore”, and then you can save the  
current configuration of the router as a backup file and restore the configuration via a backup file  
as shown in Figure 5-113.  
- 115 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 5-113 Backup & Restore Configuration  
Click the Backup button to save all configuration settings as a backup file in your local  
computer.  
To upgrade the router's configuration, follow these instructions.  
Click the Browse button to find the configuration file which you want to restore.  
Click the Restore button to update the configuration with the file whose path is the one  
you have input or selected in the blank.  
Note:  
The current configuration will be covered with the uploading configuration file. Wrong process will  
lead the device unmanaged. The restoring process lasts for 20 seconds and the router will restart  
automatically then. Keep the power of the router on during the process, in case of any damage.  
5.19.6  
Reboot  
Choose menu “Advanced→System Tools→Reboot”, and then you can click the Reboot button  
to reboot the router via the next screen.  
Figure 5-114 Reboot the router  
Some settings of the router will take effect only after rebooting, which include  
Change the LAN IP Address (system will reboot automatically).  
Change the DHCP Settings.  
Change the Wireless configurations.  
Change the Web Management Port.  
Upgrade the firmware of the router (system will reboot automatically).  
Restore the router's settings to factory defaults (system will reboot automatically).  
Update the configuration with the file (system will reboot automatically.  
- 116 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
   
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
5.19.7  
Password  
Choose menu “Advanced→System Tools→Password”, and then you can change the factory  
default user name and password of the router in the next screen as shown in Figure 5-115.  
Figure 5-115 Password  
It is strongly recommended that you should change the factory default user name and password  
of the router, because all users who try to access the router's Web-based utility or Quick Setup  
will be prompted for the router's default user name and password.  
Note:  
The new user name and password must not exceed 15 characters in length and not include any  
spaces. Enter the new Password twice to confirm it.  
Click the Save button when finished.  
Click the Clear All button to clear all.  
5.19.8  
System Log  
Choose menu “Advanced→System Tools→System Log”, and then you can view the logs of the  
router.  
- 117 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
     
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 5-116 System Log  
Auto Mail Feature - Indicates whether auto mail feature is enabled or not.  
Mail Settings - Set the receiving and sending mailbox address, server address, validation  
information as well as the timetable for Auto Mail Feature, as shown in Figure 5-117.  
Figure 5-117 Mail Account Settings  
From - Your mail box address. The router would connect it to send logs.  
To - Recipient’s address. The destination mailbox where the logs would be received.  
SMTP Server - Your smtp server. It corresponds with the mailbox filled in the From field.  
You can log on the relevant website for help if you are not clear with the address.  
Authentication - Most SMTP Server requires Authentication. It is required by most  
mailboxes that need User Name and Password to log in.  
- 118 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Note:  
Only when you select Authentication, do you have to enter the User Name and Password in  
the following fields.  
User Name - Your mail account name filled in the From field. The part behind @ is  
included.  
Password - Your mail account password.  
Confirm The Password - Enter the password again to confirm.  
Enable Auto Mail Feature - Select it to mail logs automatically. You could mail the  
current logs either at a specified time every day or by intervals, but only one could be the  
current effective rule. Enter the desired time or intervals in the corresponding field as  
shown in Figure 5-117.  
Click Save to keep your settings.  
Click Back to return to the previous page.  
Log Type - By selecting the log type, only logs of this type will be shown.  
Log Level - By selecting the log level, only logs of this level will be shown.  
Refresh - Refresh the page to show the latest log list.  
Save Log - Click to save all the logs in a txt file.  
Mail Log - Click to send an email of current logs manually according to the address and  
validation information set in Mail Settings.  
Clear Log - All the logs will be deleted from the router permanently, not just from the page.  
Click the Next button to go to the next page, or click the Previous button to return to the previous  
page.  
5.19.9  
Statistics  
Choose menu “Advanced→System Tools→Statistics”, and then you can view the statistics of  
the router, including total traffic and current traffic of the last Packets Statistic Interval.  
Note:  
Statistics will become invalid if NAT Boost is enabled. If you want to enable Statistics, please go to  
“Advanced→NAT Boost” to disable NAT Boost first.  
- 119 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure 5-118 Statistics  
Current Statistics Status - Enable or Disable. The default value is disabled. To enable it,  
click the Enable button. If it is disabled, the function of DoS protection in Security settings will  
be disabled.  
Packets Statistics Interval （5-60） - The default value is 10. Select a value between 5 and  
60 seconds in the drop-down list. The Packets Statistic interval indicates the time section of  
the packets statistic.  
Sorted Rules - Choose how the displayed statistics are sorted.  
Select the Auto-refresh checkbox to refresh automatically.  
Click the Refresh button to refresh immediately.  
Click Reset All to reset the values of all the entries to zero.  
Click Delete All to delete all entries in the table.  
- 120 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Statistics Table:  
IP/MAC Address  
The IP and MAC address are displayed with related statistics.  
The total number of packets received and transmitted by the  
router.  
Packets  
Bytes  
Total  
The total number of bytes received and transmitted by the router.  
The total number of packets received and transmitted in the last  
Packets Statistic interval seconds.  
Packets  
The total number of bytes received and transmitted in the last  
Packets Statistic interval seconds.  
Bytes  
The number of the ICMP packets transmitted to WAN per second  
at the specified Packets Statistics interval. It is shown like  
“current transmitting rate / Max transmitting rate”.  
ICMP  
Tx  
Current  
The number of UDP packets transmitted to the WAN per second  
at the specified Packets Statistics interval. It is shown like  
“current transmitting rate / Max transmitting rate”.  
UDP Tx  
The number of TCP SYN packets transmitted to the WAN per  
second at the specified Packets Statistics interval. It is shown like  
“current transmitting rate / Max transmitting rate”.  
TCP  
SYN Tx  
Reset the value of the entry to zero.  
Delete the existing entry in the table.  
Reset  
Modify  
Delete  
There would be 5 entries on each page. Click Previous to return to the previous page and Next to  
the next page.  
- 121 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Appendix A: FAQ  
1. How do I configure the router to access Internet by ADSL users?  
1) First, configure the ADSL Modem configured in RFC1483 bridge model.  
2) Connect the Ethernet cable from your ADSL Modem to the Internet port on the router.  
The telephone cord plugs into the Line port of the ADSL Modem.  
3) Login to the router, click the “Network” menu on the left of your browser, and click "WAN"  
submenu. On the WAN page, select “PPPoE/Russia PPPoE” for WAN Connection Type.  
Type user name in the “User Name” field and password in the “Password” field, type  
password in the “Confirm Password” field again, finish by clicking “Connect”.  
Figure A-1 PPPoE Connection Type  
4) If your ADSL lease is in “pay-according-time” mode, select “Connect on Demand” or  
“Connect Manually” for Internet connection mode. Type an appropriate number for “Max  
Idle Time” to avoid wasting paid time. Otherwise, you can select “Auto-connecting” for  
Internet connection mode.  
Figure A-2 PPPoE Connection Mode  
Note:  
1. Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max  
Idle Time, since some applications is visiting the Internet continually in the background.  
2. If you are a Cable user, please configure the router following the above steps.  
- 122 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
2. How do I configure the router to access Internet by Ethernet users?  
1) Login to the router, click the “Network” menu on the left of your browser, and click "WAN"  
submenu. On the WAN page, select “Dynamic IP” for "WAN Connection Type", finish by  
clicking “Save”.  
2) Some ISPs require that you register the MAC Address of your adapter, which is  
connected to your cable/DSL Modem during installation. If your ISP requires MAC  
register, login to the router and click the "Network" menu link on the left of your browser,  
and then click "MAC Clone" submenu link. On the "MAC Clone" page, if your PC’s MAC  
address is proper MAC address, click the "Clone MAC Address" button and your PC’s  
MAC address will fill in the "WAN MAC Address" field. Or else, type the MAC Address  
into the "WAN MAC Address" field. The format for the MAC Address is  
XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX. Then click the "Save" button. It will take effect after rebooting.  
Figure A-3 MAC Clone  
3. I want to use Netmeeting, what do I need to do?  
1) If you start Netmeeting as a host, you don’t need to do anything with the router.  
2) If you start as a response, you need to configure Virtual Server or DMZ Host and make  
sure the H323 ALG is enabled.  
3) How to configure Virtual Server: Log in to the router, click the “Forwarding” menu on the  
left of your browser, and click "Virtual Servers" submenu. On the "Virtual Servers"  
page, click Add New…. Then on the “Add or Modify a Virtual Server Entry” page,  
enter “1720” for the “Service Port” blank, and your IP address for the “IP Address” blank,  
taking 192.168.0.169 for an example, remember to Enable and Save.  
Figure A-4 Virtual Servers  
- 123 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure A-5 Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry  
Note:  
Your opposite side should call your WAN IP, which is displayed on the “Status” page.  
4) How to enable DMZ Host: Log in to the router, click the “Forwarding” menu on the left of  
your browser, and click "DMZ" submenu. On the "DMZ" page, click Enable radio button  
and type your IP address into the “DMZ Host IP Address” field, using 192.168.0.169 as  
an example, remember to click the Save button.  
Figure A-6 DMZ  
5) How to enable H323 ALG: Log in to the router, click the “Security” menu on the left of  
your browser, and click “Basic Security” submenu. On the “Basic Security” page,  
check the Enable radio button next to H323 ALG. Remember to click the Save button.  
- 124 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Figure A-7 Basic Security  
4. I want to build a WEB Server on the LAN, what should I do?  
1) Because the WEB Server port 80 will interfere with the WEB management port 80 on the  
router, you must change the WEB management port number to avoid interference.  
2) To change the WEB management port number: Log in to the router, click the “Security”  
menu on the left of your browser, and click "Remote Management" submenu. On the  
"Remote Management" page, type a port number except 80, such as 88, into the "Web  
Management Port" field. Click Save and reboot the router.  
Figure A-8 Remote Management  
Note:  
If the above configuration takes effect, you can visit and configure the router by typing  
http://192.168.0.1:88 (the router’s LAN IP address: Web Management Port) in the address  
field of the Web browser. If the LAN IP of the modem connected with your router is  
192.168.0.x, the default LAN IP of the router will automatically switch from 192.168.0.1 to  
192.168.1.1 to avoid IP conflict; in this case, please try http://192.168.1.1:88.  
- 125 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
3) Log in to the router, click the “Forwarding” menu on the left of your browser, and click  
the "Virtual Servers" submenu. On the "Virtual Servers" page, click Add New…, then  
on the “Add or Modify a Virtual Server” page, enter “80” into the blank next to the  
“Service Port”, and your IP address next to the “IP Address”, assuming 192.168.0.188  
for an example, remember to Enable and Save.  
Figure A-9 Virtual Servers  
Figure A-10 Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry  
5. The wireless stations cannot connect to the router.  
1) Make sure the "Wireless router Radio" is enabled.  
2) Make sure that the wireless stations' SSID accord with the router's SSID.  
3) Make sure the wireless stations have right KEY for encryption when the router is  
encrypted.  
4) If the wireless connection is ready, but you can’t access the router, check the IP Address  
of your wireless stations.  
- 126 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Appendix B: Configuring the PC  
In this section, we’ll introduce how to install and configure the TCP/IP correctly in Windows XP.  
First make sure your Ethernet Adapter is working, refer to the adapter’s manual if needed.  
1. Install TCP/IP component  
1) On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control  
Panel.  
2) Click the Network and Internet Connections icon, and then click on the Network  
Connections tab in the appearing window.  
3) Right click the icon that showed below, select Properties on the prompt page.  
Figure B-1  
4) In the prompt page that showed below, double click on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).  
Figure B-2  
- 127 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
5) The following TCP/IP Properties window will display and the IP Address tab is open on  
this window by default.  
6) Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server automatically, as  
shown in the Figure below:  
Figure B-3  
2. Verify the network connection between your PC and the router  
Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.0.1, and then press Enter.  
If the result displayed is similar to the Figure B-4, it means the connection between your PC  
and the router has been established well.  
Figure B-4 Success result of Ping command  
- 128 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
If the result displayed is similar to Figure B-5, it means the connection between your PC and  
the router failed.  
Figure B-5 Failure result of Ping command  
Please check the connection following these steps:  
1. Is the connection between your PC and the router correct?  
Note:  
The Ethernet LED  
on the router and LEDs on your PC's adapter should be lit.  
2. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?  
Note:  
If the router's IP address is 192.168.0.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of  
192.168.0.2 ~ 192.168.0.254.  
3. Is the default LAN IP of the router correct?  
Note:  
If the LAN IP of the modem connected with your router is 192.168.0.x, the default LAN IP of the  
router will automatically switch from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1 to avoid IP conflict. Therefore, in  
order to verify the network connection between your PC and the router, you can open a command  
prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter.  
- 129 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Appendix C: Specifications  
General  
IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE  
802.11a, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.1X, IEEE 802.3X,  
IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab  
Standards  
Protocols  
TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, SNTP  
1 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation Internet RJ45 port;  
4 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation Ethernet RJ45 ports supporting  
Auto MDI/MDIX;  
Ports  
2 USB ports supporting storage/FTP/Media/Print Server;  
10BASE-T: UTP category 3, 4, 5 cable (maximum 100m)  
EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100m)  
100BASE-TX: UTP category 5, 5e cable (maximum 100m)  
EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100m)  
Cabling Type  
LEDs  
1000BASE-TX: UTP category 5, 5e cable (maximum 100m)  
EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100m)  
(Power),  
(Wireless-2.4G),  
(Wireless-5G),  
(WPS)  
(Ethernet),  
(Internet),  
(USB), (USB),  
Safety & Emissions  
Wireless  
FCC, CE  
2.4GHz, 5GHz  
Frequency Band*  
11b: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps  
11a/g: 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps  
11n: up to 450Mbps  
Radio Data Rate  
11ac: up to 1.3Gbps  
Frequency Expansion DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)  
11ac: 256-QAM for OFDM  
Modulation  
11n/g/a: QPSK,BPSK,16-QAM, 64-QAM for OFDM  
11b: CCK,DQPSK,DBPSK  
Security  
WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK  
5G:  
2.4G:  
11a 6Mbps: -92dBm  
11a 54Mbps: -74dBm  
11ac HT20: -66dBm  
11ac HT40: -62dBm  
11ac HT80: -59dBm  
11b 1M: -96dBm  
11g 54M: -73dBm  
11n HT20: -70dBm  
11n HT40: -67dBm  
Sensitivity  
Environmental and Physical  
Operating: 0℃ to 40℃ (32℉ to 104℉)  
Storage: -40℃ to 70℃ (-40℉ to 158℉)  
Temperature  
Humidity  
Operating: 10% to 90% RH, Non-condensing  
Storage: 5% to 90% RH, Non-condensing  
* Only 2.412GHz~2.462GHz is allowed to be used in USA, which means only channel 1~11 is available for  
American users to choose.  
- 130 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
Appendix D: Glossary  
802.11ac - IEEE 802.11ac is a wireless computer networking standard of 802.11.This  
specification will enable multi-station WLAN throughput of at least 1 gigabit per second .This  
is accomplished by extending the air interface concepts embraced by 802.11n: wider RF  
bandwidth, more MIMO spatial streams, multi-user MIMO, and high-density modulation (up to  
256 QAM).  
802.11n - 802.11n builds upon previous 802.11 standards by adding MIMO (multiple-input  
multiple-output). MIMO uses multiple transmitter and receiver antennas to allow for increased  
data throughput via spatial multiplexing and increased range by exploiting the spatial diversity,  
perhaps through coding schemes like Alamouti coding. The Enhanced Wireless Consortium  
(EWC) [3] was formed to help accelerate the IEEE 802.11n development process and  
promote a technology specification for interoperability of next-generation wireless local area  
networking (WLAN) products.  
802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless networking at 11 Mbps using  
direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio  
spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to  
as Wi-Fi networks.  
802.11g - specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-sequence  
spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology, using OFDM modulation and operating in the  
unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with IEEE 802.11b devices,  
and WEP encryption for security.  
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - The capability of assigning a fixed host and domain  
name to a dynamic Internet IP Address.  
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A protocol that automatically configure the  
TCP/IP parameters for the all the PC(s) that are connected to a DHCP server.  
DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - A Demilitarized Zone allows one local host to be exposed to the  
Internet for a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing.  
DNS (Domain Name System) - An Internet Service that translates the names of websites into  
IP addresses.  
Domain Name - A descriptive name for an address or group of addresses on the Internet.  
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - A technology that allows data to be sent or received over  
existing traditional phone lines.  
ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.  
- 131 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
 
Archer C1900 AC1900 High Power Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router  
MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) - The size in bytes of the largest packet that can be  
transmitted.  
NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area  
network to a different IP address for the Internet.  
PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote  
hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection.  
SSID - A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key  
identifying a wireless local area network. For the wireless devices in a network to  
communicate with each other, all devices must be configured with the same SSID. This is  
typically the configuration parameter for a wireless PC card. It corresponds to the ESSID in  
the wireless Access Point and to the wireless network name.  
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit or  
152-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.  
Wi-Fi - A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless  
Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group  
promoting interoperability among 802.11b devices.  
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devices  
communicate with each other wirelessly, which network serving users are limited in a local  
area.  
- 132 -  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  

Technicolor Thomson DVD Player D M51DVS User Manual
TechniSat DVD Recorder DigiCorder S2 User Manual
Top Innovations Iron SF 407 User Manual
True Fitness Treadmill CS800 User Manual
Tunturi Bicycle TRAINER E 604 User Manual
Tyco Home Care Product 420G User Manual
UNICOM Electric Switch Micro Switch 5 User Manual
Vizio Video Games M3D550KD User Manual
Waterford Appliances Stove LEPRECHAUN 90 OSA User Manual
Weed Eater Blower 545117528 User Manual