Connect the powered-off
modem to the router’s 2.5
Gbps WAN/LAN port with an
Ethernet cable.
Note: If you want to use the 1 Gbps WAN/LAN
port as the WAN port instead, please refer to
Q1 of Need Help? in this guide.
If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet instead of a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the
router’s 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port to it, then follow steps 3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection.
Unplug the power to turn o your modem, if any, and remove
the backup battery if it has one.
Refer to Q5 of Need Help? to place the router for optimal
Wi-Fi performance.
Modem
Unplug the power
Power on the modem, and then wait
about 2 minutes for it to restart.
2
Choose Your Device Type
Gaming Router
Range Extender
Wireless Router
To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link,
bind your TP-Link ID to the router.
Set Up the Network
1. Connect your device to the router wirelessly
or with an Ethernet cable.
Let’s Get Started
http://tplinkwi.net
Method TWO: Via a Web Browser
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.
Set up with videos:
Scan QR code or visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#wi--routers
Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App
1. Download the Tether app.
Scan for Tether
Tether
or
2. Open the Tether app and log in with your
TP-Link ID.
3. Tap the button in the Tether app and
select Wireless Router > Standard
Routers. Follow the steps to complete
the setup and connect to the internet.
Note: If you don’t have an account, create one first.
The default wireless network names (SSIDs) and password
are printed on the label at the bottom of the router.
Model: Archer AX3000
AX3000 Gigabit Wi-Fi Router
Wireless Password/PIN:XXXXXXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G
2
Connect the power adapter to
the router and turn on the router.
3
Connect the Hardware
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. Both the LEDs should turn solid on.
Power
On
Internet
On
2.4GHz
On
5GHz
On
*Image may dier from actual product.
Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking the following LEDs.
4
1
Internet
1