Quick Installation Guide

Set up with videos:

Scan the QR code or visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#wi-fi-routers to search for the setup video of your product.

Unplug your modem

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and remove the backup battery if it has one.

Connect the powered-off modem to the router’s Internet port with an Ethernet cable.

Connect the Hardware

If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet, connect the router’s Internet port to it, then follow Step 4 and Step 5.

If you want to configure this new router as an access point to extend your network, refer to the Access Point Mode section on the back page.

Power adapter

Router

Power adapter

Connect the power adapter to the router and turn it on.

Check for the following LEDs to confirm the hardware connection, then refer to the next section to set up the internet.

Power

On

2.4GHz

On

5GHz

On

Internet

On

Note: If the 2.4 GHz LED and 5 GHz LED are off, press and hold the

Wi-Fi On/Off button on the side panel for 2 seconds, then release the button. Both LEDs will turn solid on.

Flip the page over to complete network setup. * Images may differ from actual products.

Modem

Power on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.

Set Up the Network

Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App

1. Download the Tether app.

or

Scan for Tether Tether

2. Open the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID.

Note: If you don’t have an account, please create one first.

3. 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

Router

Range Extender

Archer AX11000

Archer C5400X

Archer AX6000

Method TWO: Via a Web Browser

1. Connect your device to the router (wired or wireless).

Wired

Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.

Ethernet cable a b

Wireless

Find the SSID and wireless password printed on the label of the router.

Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi settings of your smart device, and then select the SSID to join the network.

2. Connect the router to the internet.

a Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkwifi.net

or http://192.168.0.1

in the address bar. Create a login 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

New Password

Low Middle

Confirm Password

High

Let’s Get Started b Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up an internet connection and register the

TP-Link Cloud service.

Access Point Mode

If you already have a router, you can switch this new router to Access Point mode to extend your existing network. Follow the steps below.

Internet

Internet Ethernet1 Ethernet2 Ethernet3 Ethernet4

Ethernet

Existing Router

Ethernet4

New Router Clients

1 . Power on the router.

2 . Connect the router’s Internet port to your existing router’s Ethernet port via an

Ethernet cable as shown above.

3 . Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using the

SSIDs (network name) and Wireless Password printed on the label of the router.

4 . Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkwifi.net

in the address bar. Create a password to log in.

5 . Go to Advanced > Operation Mode , select Access Point and click Save .

6 . Wait for the router to reboot, then log in and follow the Quick Setup to complete the setup.

TP-Link Cloud Service

TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. You can set up and enjoy cloud functions via the Tether app or through the web management page at http://tplinkwifi.net

Device

Remote Management

Easily manage your home network when you are out and about via the

Tether app on your smartphone or tablet.

Timely Upgrade Notifications

Keep you informed of the latest firmware updates, ensuring that your router stays at its best.

One for All

Manage multiple TP-Link Cloud devices, all from a single TP-Link ID.

Need Help?

Q1. What should I do if I cannot access the web management page?

Reboot your router and try again.

If the computer is set to a static IP address, change its settings to obtain an IP address automatically.

Verify that http://tplinkwifi.net

is correctly entered in the web browser. Alternatively, enter http://192.168.0.1 or http://192.168.1.1

in the web browser and press Enter .

Use another web browser and try again.

Disable then re-enable the network adapter being used.

Q2. What should I do if I cannot access the internet?

Reboot your modem and router, then try again.

Check if you have an internet connection by connecting a computer directly to the modem using an Ethernet cable. If you don’t, contact your internet service provider.

Log in to the web management page of the router, and go to the Basic > Network

Map page to check whether the internet IP address is valid or not. If it is, please run the Quick Setup again; otherwise, recheck the hardware connection.

For cable modem users, log in to the web management page of the router. Go to

Advanced > Network > Internet > MAC Clone , click Use Current Computer MAC

Address and click Save , then reboot both the modem and the router.

Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?

While the router is powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button on the side panel until all LEDs go off, then release the button.

Log in to the web management page of the router. Go to Advanced > System Tools

> Backup & Restore , and click Factory Restore . The router will restore and reboot automatically.

Q4. What should I do if I forget my web management page password?

If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, click Forgot password on the login page and then follow the instructions to reset the password.

Alternatively, press and hold the Reset button on the side panel until all LEDs go off to reset the router. Wait for the router to reboot, then visit http://tplinkwifi.net

to create a new login password.

Q5. What should I do if I forget my wireless network password?

If you haven’t changed the default wireless password, it can be found on the product label at the bottom of the router.

If you have changed the default wireless password, log in to the router’s web management page, and go to Basic > Wireless to obtain or reset your wireless password.

To communicate with TP-Link users or engineers, please visit https://community.tp-link.com

to join the TP-Link Community.

If you have any suggestions or needs on the product guides, you are welcome to email [email protected]

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For technical support, replacement services, user guides and more information, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support , or simply scan the QR code.

Safety Information

• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.

• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.

• Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.

• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.

• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.

• Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.