Archer C8 v4.x
AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

The TP-LINK Archer C8 v4.x router has Gigabit WiFi, 4 N/A ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports.
It is also known as the TP-LINK AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router.

Archer C8 v4.x router specifications (specs)

TP-LINK Archer C8 review (quick overview)

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Hard reset instructions for TP-LINK Archer C8 v4.x

If your Archer C8 v4.x router is not working as it should, dropping connections or not being responsive, you should first do a reset of the router to see if the problems persist. Other scenarios where you might want to reset your router is if you've forgotten the password or misconfigured it and can't get access anymore.
Your can reset your TP-LINK Archer C8 v4.x in the following way(s):

Through the web interface

1. Open a browser and navigate to the web interface of the router (check default settings below)
2. In the menu look for System tools and under there find the Factory defaults option
3. On the Factory defaults page click on the Restore button to perform the reset.

Withe the RESET/WPS button

1. Have the unit powered on
2. Press and hold the reset (sometimes reset/WPS) button for 10 seconds with a paperclip or other sharp object.
3. When the SYS led start blinking quickly release the reset button and wait for router to boot back up.

The 30-30-30 reset

1. When router is powered on, press the reset button and hold for 30 seconds. (Use a paper clip or something sharp)
2. While holding the reset button pressed, unplug the power of the router and hold the reset button for 30 seconds
3. While still holding the reset button down, turn on the power to the unit again and hold for another 30 seconds.

This process usually works for resetting any router to it's factory setting. If that doesn't work be sure to check out the questions and answers incase someone else has had similar problems resetting their router.

Note: It is worth reading more about how to reset routers with the 30 30 30 reset and what the risks and considerations are when resetting your router this way, instead of just rebooting it.

Default factory settings for TP-LINK Archer C8 v4.x

Archer C8 v4.x Firmwares

Staying up to date with the latest firmware is a good idea to keep your router even more secure from various security flaws.
If you want to squeeze a little bit of extra functionality out of your router, consider flashing an open-source firmware like dd-wrt, openWRT or LEDE. Flashing a custom ROM can greatly increase the stability and functionality of your old router.
Following are the firmwares that we have identified existing for the TP-LINK Archer C8 v4.x:

TP-LINK stock firmware for the Archer C8 v4.x

Stock firmwares for the Archer C8 v4.x are available under the download section on the modem's support page. You can also refer to the router's manual for instructions on how to upgrade the firmware.

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