Tp-Lınk Archer C1200 Router Setup

Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer, only for Windows users) or open a web browser.
Type the server address in the address bar: Type in ftp://<WAN IP address of the router>:<port number> (such as ftp://59.40.2.243:21). If you have specified a domain name for the router, you can also type in ftp://<domain name>:<port number> (such as ftp://MyDomainName:21)

3. Press [Enter].

4. Access with the username and password you set in Step 2 Enable Authentication for Data Security.

Customize Your Settings:

To Only Share Specific Content

By default, Share All is enabled so all contents on the USB disk is shared. If you want to only share specific folders, follow the steps below:

Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.
Select Basic > USB Settings > Sharing Access. Focus on the Folder Sharing section. Click the button to disable Share All, and then click Add to add a new sharing folder.

3. Select the Volume Name and Folder Path, and specify the Folder Name as needed.

4. Tick Enable Authentication. If you allow network clients to modify this folder, tick Enable Write Access.

5. Click OK.

Media Sharing

The Media Sharing feature allows you to view photos, play music and watch movies stored on the USB disk directly with DLNA-supported devices, such as your computer, pad and PS2/3/4.

Access the USB Disk

1. Connect Your USB Disk

Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on.

Tips:

If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the router.
- If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been connected.
- If you use a USB hard drive, make sure its file system is FAT32, exFat, NTFS or HFS+.

Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the router, safely remove it to avoid data damage: Go to Advanced > USB Settings > Device Settings and click

2. Access the Media Files on Your USB Disk

Now the DLNA-supported devices (such as your computer and pad) connected to the router can detect and play the media files on the USB disk.

Customize Your Settings

To Only Share Specific Content

By default, Share All is enabled so all contents on the USB disk is shared. If you want to only share specific folders, follow the steps below:

Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.
Select Basic > USB Settings > Sharing Access.
Focus on the section of Folder Sharing. Click the button to disable Share All, and click Add to add a new sharing folder.

4. Select the Volume Name and Folder Path, then enter a Folder Name as you like.

5.Tick Enable Media Sharing and click OK.

Printer Sharing

The Printer Sharing feature helps you share a printer with different computers connected to the router.

Install the Driver of the Printer

Make sure you have installed the driver of the printer on each computer that needs printer service.

If you do not have the driver, contact the printer manufacturer.

2. Connect the Printer

Connect a printer to the USB port via the provided USB cable of the printer. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on.

3. Install the TP-LINK USB Printer Controller Utility.

The TP-LINK USB Printer Controller Utility helps you access the shared printer. Download and install the utility on each computer that needs printer service.

Visit http://www.tp-link.com/app/usb/.
Click PC Utility (for Windows users) or Mac Utility to download the installation file and uncompress it.

3. Open the uncompressed folder, and click TP-LINK USB Printer Controller Setup (for Windows users) or TP-Link UDS Printer Controller Installer (for Mac users) to install the utility.

SOURCE: www.tplink.net