TP-Link Archer AX12 User Manual

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Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your Router
1. 2. 2. The Back Panel
The following parts (view from right to left) are located on the back panel.
Button and Port Explanation
Item Description
Power Port For connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power adapter.
WAN Port For connecting to a DSL/Cable modem, or an Ethernet jack.
LAN Ports (1/2/3) For connecting your PC or other wired devices to the router.
WPS/Reset Button
Press the button for 1 second, and immediately press the WPS button on
your client to start the WPS process.
Press and hold the button for about 6 seconds until the Power LED blinks to
reset the router to its factory default settings.
Antennas
Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the best
Wi-Fi performance.

TP-Link Archer AX12 Specifications

General

Port forwarding	Yes
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN interface type	Fast Ethernet
SIM card slot	No
Security algorithms	WPA-Enterprise, WPA-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK, WPA3
IPv4 & IPv6 features	Dual stack IPv4/IPv6
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)	1501 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)	300 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)	1201 Mbit/s
Product type	Tabletop router
Product color	Black
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	4
Power source type	AC
Sustainability certificates	CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	117 mm
Width	215 mm
Height	32 mm

Summary

Get to Know About Your Router

Product Overview

Connect the Hardware

Position Your Router

Connect Your Router

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the modem, power adapter, and devices.

Log In to Your Router

Log In Procedure

Steps to access the router's web management interface and set a login password.

Set Up Internet Connection

Use Quick Setup Wizard

Guides users through the router's automated setup process for internet connection.

Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection

Procedures for manual configuration of internet connection types like Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE.

Wireless Settings

Specify Wireless Settings

Parental Controls

Setting Up Access Restrictions

Network Security

Protect Network from Cyber Attacks

Enabling SPI Firewall to protect the router from unauthorized access and malicious traffic.

Access Control

IP & MAC Binding

NAT Forwarding

Manage the Router

Upgrade the Firmware

Backup and Restore Configuration Settings

Change the Login Password

Steps to change the router's web management login password.

Troubleshooting Common Issues (FAQ)

Forget Wireless Password

Steps to retrieve or reset the wireless password if forgotten.

Forget Web Management Password

Procedures to reset the web management password via TP-Link ID or reset button.

Cannot Log In to Web Management Page

Troubleshooting login issues, checking connections and browser settings.

Cannot Access Internet After Configuration

Resolving internet access issues, including DNS configuration and modem restart.

Cannot Find or Connect to Wireless Network

Solutions for not finding the network or failing to connect due to password/driver issues.