Before You Start Set Up the Network

Unplug the power

Unplug the power to turn off your modem, if any, Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App Method TWO: Via a Web Browser
and remove the backup battery if it has one.
1. Download the Tether app. 1. Connect your device to the router wirelessly
or with an Ethernet cable.
Modem The default wireless network names (SSIDs) and password are printed

Connect the Hardware

or on the label at the bottom of the router.

Model: Archer AX3000

AX3000 Gigabit Wi-Fi Router
Scan for Tether Tether
If your internet connection is through an Ethernet cable directly from the wall instead of through a DSL /
Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable to the router’s WAN port, and then follow steps 3
and 4 to complete the hardware connection. 2. Tap the button in the Tether app and Wireless Password/PIN:XXXXXXXX
*Images may differ from actual products.
select Router > Wireless Router. Follow
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G

the steps to complete the setup and

connect to the internet.
1 Connect the powered-off 2. Launch a web browser, and enter
modem to the router’s http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in
WAN port with an the address bar. Create a password to log in.
Internet
Ethernet cable. Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to Q1 of Need
Help? in this guide.
Choose your device type
http://tplinkwifi.net
Router

New Password:
Range Extender

Archer AX11000 Confirm Password:

2 Power on the modem, and then wait about 3 Connect the power adapter to Archer C5400X

2 minutes for it to restart. the router and turn on the router. Archer AX6000
Let’s Get Started

4 Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking the following LEDs.
3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to
set up the internet connection and
Power 2.4GHz 5GHz Internet register for the TP-Link Cloud service.
On On On On
Note: If the 2.4GHz LED and 5GHz LED are off, press and hold the WPS/Wi-Fi button on the back for more than 2
seconds, then release the button. Both the LEDs should turn solid on.
Button Explanation Need Help?
WPS/Wi-Fi Button Q1. What should I do if I can’t access the web
Press the button for 1 second, and immediately press the WPS management page?
button on your client to start the WPS process. Reboot your router and try again.
Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds to turn on If the computer is set to a static IP, change its settings to
or off the wireless function of your router. obtain an IP address automatically.
Verify that http://tplinkwifi.net is correctly entered in the web
Reset Button browser. Alternatively, enter http://192.168.0.1 or
Press and hold the button until the Power LED blinks to reset the http://192.168.1.1 in the web browser.
router to its factory default settings. Use another web browser and try again.
LED Button Disable and enable the network adapter in use.
Press the button for 1 second to turn on or off the LEDs of Q2. What should I do if I can’t access the internet?
your router. Reboot your modem and router, then try again.
Check if the internet is working normally by connecting a
USB Applications computer directly to the modem via an Ethernet cable. If it is
not, contact your internet service provider.
Log in to the web management page of the router, and go to
With the USB port, it’s easy to share files and media with
the Network Map page to check whether the internet IP
multiple devices. Visit https://www.tp-link.com/app/usb to
address is valid or not. If it is, go to Advanced > Quick Setup
learn more about the USB applications.
to set up again; otherwise, check the hardware connection.
Local Storage Sharing For cable modem users, log in to the web management page
Share files from the USB drive with devices on your of the router and go to Advanced > Network > Internet >
home network MAC Clone. Select Clone Current Device MAC and click
Media Server SAVE. Then reboot both the modem and the router.
Play media from the USB drive on your computer and Q3. What should I do if I forget my wireless password?
smart devices If you have not changed the default wireless password, it can
Remote Access be found on the label at the bottom of the router.
Access the USB drive when you are away from home Connect a computer directly to the router using an Ethernet

Quick Installation Guide

cable. Log in to the router’s web management page at
http://tplinkwifi.net, and go to the Wireless page to retrieve or
To communicate with TP-Link users or engineers, visit
reset your wireless password.
https://community.tp-link.com to join TP-Link Community.
Q4. What should I do if I forget my web management
AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Router
For technical support, the user guide and more
information, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support page password?
If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, click Forgot password
Email [email protected] to give suggestions.
on the login page and then follow the instructions to reset it.
· Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
· Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. Alternatively, press and hold the Reset button on the back
· Do not use any other chargers than those recommended. until the Power LED blinks. Then visit http://tplinkwifi.net to
· Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
· Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
create a new login password. Setup with videos: www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/
· Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ©2019 TP-Link 7106508549 REV1.0.1