Reprogram a TP-Link Archer C6

Follow the steps below to reconnect your router and get back online.

1. Connect to the Router

You can connect using a cable (recommended) or over Wi-Fi.

Option A: Wired Connection (Recommended)

1. Plug an Ethernet cable into one of the yellow LAN ports on the router.
2. Plug the other end into your laptop or computer.

Option B: Wi-Fi Connection (If no cable available)

1. Look at the sticker on the bottom of the router.
2. The default Wi-Fi name starts with TP-Link_.
3. On your device, open Wi-Fi settings and select TP-Link_xxxxx.
4. When prompted, enter the 8-digit PIN shown on the router label.

You are now connected to the router, but not the internet yet.

2. Connect to the router

1. Open a web browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari, etc.).
   
2. In the address bar, type 192.168.0.1 and press Enter.
   
3. When the login box appears, enter:
   
   • Username: admin
     
   • Password: admin
     
4. Click LOGIN.

3. Set Up the Internet Connection

1. Select the ADVANCED tab at the top.
   
2. In the left menu, click NETWORK > INTERNET.
   
3. Find Internet Connection Type and select PPPoE.
   
4. Enter your connection details from your install sheet:
   
   • Username: your account number
     
   • Password: your PPPoE password
     
5. Click SAVE.

4. Enable Remote Management

1. In the left menu, click SYSTEM TOOLS > ADMINISTRATOR.
   
2. Scroll to Remote Management.
   
3. Tick ENABLE.
   
4. Leave the port as 80.
   
5. In the IP Address field, enter:
   • 80.88.192.113
     
6. Click SAVE.

5. Change the Router Login Password

On the same page:

1. Scroll to Change Password.
   
2. Enter:
   
   • Old Username: admin
     
   • Old Password: admin
     
   • New Username: admin
     
   • New Password: Account holder’s first initial + surname + 1
     Example: Joe Bloggs = jbloggs1
     
3. Click SAVE.

6. Set Up Your Wi-Fi Names (SSIDs)

You can choose any Wi-Fi name and password, but this shows the default setup.

1. In the left menu, click WIRELESS > WIRELESS SETTINGS.
2. Use the 2.4GHz | 5GHz selector at the top right to switch bands.

2.4GHz Wi-Fi

1. Select 2.4GHz.
   
2. In Network Name (SSID), enter:
   • VFAST + account holder’s initials
     Example: Joe Bloggs = VFAST JB
     
3. Leave the password as the default PIN on the router label.
   
4. Click SAVE.

5GHz Wi-Fi

1. Select 5GHz.
   
2. Enter the same name as above, but add 5GHz to the end.
   Example: VFAST JB 5GHz
   
3. Password remains the same PIN on the router label.
   
4. Click SAVE.

Note: If you are programming over Wi-Fi, you will now need to reconnect to the new Wi-Fi name.

7. Test Your Connection

1. Open a new browser tab.
2. Visit vfast.co.uk or another website.
3. If the page loads, your connection is working.

Need Help?

If any step doesn’t work or isn’t clear, contact the Service Desk:

• support@vfast.co.uk
• 01227 688901 or 0330 324 9811