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.
Internet
1
Connect the
powered-off
modem to the router’s
WAN
port with an Ethernet cable.
Connect the power adapter to the
router and turn it on.
4
Verify the LED on the top is solid on (red or blue) before moving on.
Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App
1. Download the Tether app.
Scan for Tether
Tether
or
Choose your device type
Archer AX11000
Archer C5400X
Range Extender
Router
Archer AX6000
3. Tap the button in the Tether app and
select Archer AX6000. Follow the steps
to complete the setup and connect to
the internet.
2. Open the Tether app and log in with your
TP-Link ID.
Note: If you don’t have an account, create one first.
Method TWO: Via a Web Browser
3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to
set up the internet connection and
register for the TP-Link Cloud service.
The default wireless network names (SSIDs) and password are
printed on the label at the bottom of the router.
1. Connect your device to the router with an
Ethernet cable or through a Wi-Fi network.
Wireless Password/PIN:XXXXXXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G
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.
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to Q1 of Need
Help? in this guide.
http://tplinkwifi.net
Let’s Get Started
Confirm Password
Password
Power on the modem, and then wait
about
2 minutes
for it to restart.
Set up with videos:
Scan QR code or visit
https://
www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#wi-fi-routers
Connect the Hardware
Set Up the Network
2
Unplug the power
to turn off your modem, if any, and
remove the backup battery if it has one.
Place the router horizontally and orient the antennas vertically.
Modem
Unplug the power
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