Quick Start Guide
Internet
1
2 3
4
Connect the powered-off
modem to the router’s WAN
port with an Ethernet cable.
Connect the power adapter to
the router and turn on the router.
Power
On
Internet
On
2.4GHz
On
5GHz
On
Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking the following LEDs.
Power on the modem, and then wait about
2 minutes for it to restart.
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.
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 step 3
and step 4 to complete the hardware connection.
Connect the Hardware
Set Up the Network
Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App
1. Download the Tether app.
Scan for Tether
Tether
or
2. Tap the button in the Tether app and
select Router > Wireless Router. Follow
the steps to complete the setup and
connect to the internet.
Choose your device type
Archer AX11000
Archer C5400X
Range Extender
Router
Archer AX6000
Method TWO: Via a Web Browser
For Wirelessly: Scan the QR code on the product label to join the
preset 2.4 GHz network directly, or use the default network names
(SSIDs) and password to join the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz networks.
1. Connect your device to the router wirelessly
or with an Ethernet cable.
3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to
set up the internet connection and
register for the TP-Link Cloud service.
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.
New Password:
Let’s Get Started
Conrm Password:
http://tplinkwi.net
*Image may dier from actual product.
Unplug the power to turn o your modem, if any,
and remove the backup battery if it has one.
Before You Start
Modem
Unplug the power
Model: Archer AX3000
AX3000 Gigabit Wi-Fi Router
Wireless Password/PIN:XXXXXXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G
QR
Code


