TP-Link Archer C5 Login
The TP-Link Archer C5 is a router whose admin page answers on 192.168.0.1 (or tplinkwifi.net). There is no factory password: you create one the first time you open the admin page.
tplinkwifi.net Login
Login address: tplinkwifi.net or 192.168.0.1
Password: You set it at setup
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TP-Link Archer C5 default login
| Model | Login address | Username | Password | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archer C5 | tplinkwifi.net or 192.168.0.1 | — | You set it at setup | Official doc |
Checked against TP-Link — How to Log In to Your TP-Link Router on 31 Aug 2026 (medium confidence), via the ssid.ai dataset (CC BY 4.0).
“Per TP-Link's official login guide, newer TP-Link models (including current Archer C5 firmware) require you to create a custom admin password on first login; only older units used admin / admin.”
How to log in to the TP-Link Archer C5
- Connect to the TP-Link Archer C5 by Wi-Fi or a network cable. On a phone, turn off mobile data.
- Open a browser and go to tplinkwifi.net or 192.168.0.1.
- Sign in with You set it at setup.
- Open the Wireless or Wi-Fi section to change the network name and password.
If the login does not work
- Someone may have changed it. A factory reset restores the login above.
- Reset: Hold the WPS/RESET or RESET button for about 10 seconds until the power LED blinks.
- Wrong address? Check your default gateway — see how to find your router’s IP.
- Type
http://, not https://, and turn off any VPN or Private DNS.
Other TP-Link models
More help
- TP-Link login guide
- 192.168.0.1 login page
- tplinkwifi.net login page
- Default router password list
- How to reset a router
Frequently asked questions
What is the default password for the TP-Link Archer C5?
You set it at setup.
What is the TP-Link Archer C5 IP address?
The admin page is at 192.168.0.1 (or tplinkwifi.net).
How do I reset the TP-Link Archer C5?
Hold the WPS/RESET or RESET button for about 10 seconds until the power LED blinks.