Installation Guide
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 2.5 Giga WAN port, and then follow steps 3 and 4 to complete the hardware
connection.
Connect the Hardware
Before You Start
Turn o your modem, if any, and
remove the backup battery if it
has one.
Congure the Router
Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App
1. Download the Tether app.
Scan for Tether
Tether
or
Method TWO: Via a Web Browser
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 wirelessly
or with an Ethernet cable.
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G_Gaming
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.
http://tplinkwi.net
Hold the antennas from
the base and push them
fully into the slots.
Internet
3
1
Connect the modem to the
router’s 2.5 Giga WAN port
with an Ethernet cable.
2
Turn on the modem, and then wait
about 2 minutes for it to restart.
Connect the power adapter to
the router and turn on the router.
Verify the LED on the top is solid on (red
or white) before moving on.
4
2. Tap the button in the Tether app and
select Archer AX11000. Follow the steps
to complete the setup and connect to
the internet.
Choose your device type
Archer AX11000
Archer C5400X
Range Extender
Router
Password:
Conrm Password:
Let’s Get Started
Wireless Password/PIN: XXXXXXXX