Connect the
powered-off
modem to the router’s
2.5
Gbps
WAN/LAN
port with an
Ethernet
cable.
Note: If you want to use the 1 Gbps WAN/LAN
port as the WAN port instead, please refer to
Q1 of Need Help? in this guide.
If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet instead of a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the
router’s
2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port
to it, then follow steps 3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection.
Unplug the power
to turn off your modem, if any, and remove
the backup battery if it has one.
Refer to
Q5
of
Need Help?
to place the router for optimal
Wi-Fi performance.
Modem
Unplug the power
Power on the modem, and then wait
about
2 minutes
for it to restart.
2
Choose Your Device Type
Gaming Router
Range Extender
Wireless Router
To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link,
bind your TP-Link ID to the router.
Set Up the Network
1. Connect your device to the router wirelessly
or with an Ethernet cable.
New Password:
Let’s Get Started
Confirm Password:
http://tplinkwifi.net
Method TWO: Via a Web Browser
2. Launch a web browser, and enter
http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in
the address bar. Create a password to log in.
3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to
set up the internet connection and
register for the TP-Link Cloud service.
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to
Q1
of
Need Help?
in this guide.
Set up with videos:
Scan QR code or visit
https://www.tp-link.com/suppo
rt/setup-video/#wi-fi-routers
Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App
1. Download the Tether app.
Scan for Tether
Tether
or
2. Open the Tether app and log in with your
TP-Link ID.
3. Tap the button in the Tether app and
select Wireless Router > Standard
Routers. Follow the steps to complete
the setup and connect to the internet.
Note: If you don’t have an account, create one first.
The default wireless network names (SSIDs) and password
are printed on the label at the bottom of the router.
Model: Archer AX3000
AX3000 Gigabit Wi-Fi Router
Wireless Password/PIN:XXXXXXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G
2
Connect the power adapter to
the router and turn on the router.
3
Connect the Hardware
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. Both the LEDs should turn solid on.
Power
On
Internet
On
2.4GHz
On
5GHz
On
*Image may differ from actual product.
Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking the following LEDs.
4
1
Internet
1
