Refer to Q5 of Need Help? to place the router for optimal
Wi-Fi performance.
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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, then release the button. Both the LEDs should turn solid on.
Power
On
Internet
On
2.4GHz
On
5GHz
On
If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet instead of a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the
router’s WAN port to it, and then follow steps 3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection.
*Image may dier from actual product.
Unplug the power to turn o your modem, if any, and remove
the backup battery if it has one.
Modem
Unplug the power
Power on the modem, and then wait
about 2 minutes for it to restart.
2
Connect the power adapter to
the router and turn on the router.
3
Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking the following LEDs.
4
Set up with videos:
Scan QR code or visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#wi--routers
1
Internet
Connect the powered-off
modem to the router’s WAN
port with an Ethernet cable.
1
Set Up the Network
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.
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.
2
Model: Archer AX3000
AX3000 Gigabit Wi-Fi Router
Wireless Password/PIN:XXXXXXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G
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.
3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to
set up the internet connection and
register for the TP-Link Cloud service.
To enjoy a more complete service from
TP-Link, bind your TP-Link ID to the router.
Choose Your Device Type
Gaming Router
Range Extender
Wireless Router
Note: Due to Tether app
updates, your actual
user interface and
pathway may dier from
those depicted here.