TP-Link AC1900 Wi-Fi Router Archer A8 User Manual Get to Know About Your Router
This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance.
It chapter contains the following sections:
Product Overview
Appearance
Product Overview
The TP-Link router is designed to fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and users demanding higher networking performance. The powerful antennas ensure continuous Wi-Fi signal to all your devices while boosting widespread coverage throughout your home, and the built-in Ethernet ports supply high-speed connection to your wired devices.
Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app.
Appearance
Top Panel
The router’s LEDs (view from left to right) are located on the front. You can check the router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
LED Explanation
Router Mode
LED | Status | Indication |
|---|---|---|
| On | The system has started up successfully. |
Flashing | The system is starting up or the firmware is being upgraded. Do not disconnect or power off your router. | |
Off | Power is off. | |
| On | The 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled. |
Off | The 2.4GHz wireless band is disabled. |
Router Mode
LED | Status | Indication |
|---|---|---|
| On | The 5GHz wireless band is enabled. |
Off | The 5GHz wireless band is disabled. | |
| On | At least one powered-on device is connected to the router’s LAN port. |
Off | No powered-on device is connected to the router’s LAN port. | |
| Green On | Internet service is available. |
Orange On | The router’s Internet port is connected, but the internet service is not available. | |
Off | The router’s Internet port is unplugged. |
Access Point Mode
LED | Status | Indication |
|---|---|---|
| On | The system has started up successfully. |
Flashing | The system is starting up or the firmware is being upgraded. Do not disconnect or power off your router. | |
Off | Power is off. | |
| On | The 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled. |
Off | The 2.4GHz wireless band is disabled. | |
| On | The 5GHz wireless band is enabled. |
Off | The 5GHz wireless band is disabled. | |
| On | At least one powered-on device is connected to the router’s LAN port. |
Off | No powered-on device is connected to the router’s LAN port. | |
| Green On | Internet service is available. |
Off | The router’s Internet port is unplugged. |
The Back Panel
The following parts (view from left to right) are located on the back panel.
Button and Port Explanation
Item | Description |
|---|---|
Power Port | For connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power adapter. |
Power On/Off Button | Press this button to power on or off the router. |
Reset Button | Press and hold the button until all LEDs turn on to reset the router to its factory default settings. |
WPS/Wi-Fi Button | Press the button for 1 second, and immediately press the WPS button on your client to start the WPS process. |
Press and hold the button for 5 seconds to turn on or off the wireless function of your router. | |
Internet Port | For connecting to a DSL/Cable modem, or an Ethernet jack. |
Ethernet Ports (1/2/3/4) | For connecting your PC or other wired devices to the router. |
Antennas | Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the best Wi-Fi performance. |
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