How to hard reset Archer C50 v3.x router – Default Login & Password

The TP-LINK Archer C50 v3.x router has Gigabit WiFi, 4 100mbps ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports.
It is also known as the TP-LINK AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router.
How to hard reset Archer C50 v3.x - Default Login & Password

How to hard reset (factory reset) Archer C50 v3.x :

You can hard reset your Archer C50 v3.x with ways bellow
Use web interface :
Open a browser and navigate to the web interface of the router (see default settings below)
In the menu look for System tools and under there find the Factory defaults option
On the Factory defaults page click on the Restore button to perform the reset.
Use RESET/WPS button :
Have the unit powered on
Press and hold the reset (sometimes reset/WPS) button for 10 seconds with a paperclip or other sharp object.
When the SYS led start blinking quickly release the reset button and wait for router to boot back up.

Archer C50 v3.x default Login & Password, factory settings :

If you have performed a reset of your Archer C50 v3.x device or not changed the defaults, you
should
be able to access it with the following settings
Default Network name (SSID): TP-Link_XXXX,TP-Link_XXXX_5G
Default username: admin
Default password: admin
Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Archer C50 v3.x router specifications :

System specs
CPU: n/a
RAM: 64 MiB
Flash: 8 MiB
Custom firmwares: None
Connectivity
WiFi: Gigabit (abgn+ac)
WiFi bands
2.4GHz & 5GHz
WiFi throughput: n/a
WAN
1 x 100mbps port
ETH
4 x 100mbps ports
USB-ports: 0
TP-LINK Archer C50 review (quick overview)
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other routers on our site
Average
35/100
Editor
82/100
WiFi
20/100
Hardware
4/100
Current price
$69.98
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