Internet
Connect the powered-off modem
to the router’s 2.5 Giga WAN port
with an Ethernet cable.
Power 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.
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.
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Connect the Hardware
1
1
2
4
3
Refer to Q4 of Need Help? to place the router for optimal Wi-Fi performance.
Unplug the power
to turn o your modem, if any,
and remove the backup battery if it has one.
Modem
Unplug the power
Hold the antennas from the base and
push them fully into the slots.
Congure the Router
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Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App
1. Download the Tether app.
Scan for Tether
Tether
or
Method TWO: Via a Web Browser
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.
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G_Gaming
Wireless Password/PIN: XXXXXXXX
The default wireless network names (SSIDs) and password
are printed on the label at the bottom of the router.
Choose your device type
Gaming Router
Range Extender
Router
3. Tap the button in the Tether app and
select Gaming Router > Archer AX10000.
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.
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://tplinkwi.net
Let’s Get Started
Set up with videos:
Scan QR code or visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#wi--routers