TP-Link Archer AX6000 Quick Installation Guide

If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet instead of a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the
router’s WAN port to it, then follow Step 3 and Step 4 to complete the hardware connection.
Internet
1
Connect the powered-off
modem to the router’s WAN
port with an Ethernet cable.
Connect the power adapter to the
router and turn it on.
4
Verify the LED on the top is solid on (red or blue) before moving on.
Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App
1. Download the Tether app.
Scan for Tether
Tether
or
Choose your device type
Router
Range Extender
Gaming Router
Archer AX6000
3. Tap the button in the Tether app and
select Archer AX6000. 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.
Method TWO: Via a Web Browser
3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to
set up the internet connection and
register for the TP-Link Cloud service.
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 with an
Ethernet cable or through a Wi-Fi network.
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.
http://tplinkwi.net
Let’s Get Started
Conrm Password
Password
Power on the modem, and then wait
about 2 minutes for it to restart.
Set up with videos:
Scan QR code or visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#wi--routers
Connect the Hardware
Set Up the Network
2
Unplug the power to turn o your modem, if any, and
remove the backup battery if it has one.
Place the router horizontally and orient the antennas vertically.
Modem
Unplug the power
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TP-Link Archer AX6000 Specifications

General

DSL WAN	No
Ethernet WAN	Yes
WAN connection type	RJ-45
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)	4804 Mbit/s
Number of WLAN connections (max)	8
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)	1148 Mbit/s
Product type	Tabletop router
Product color	Black
LED indicators	LAN, Power, Status, USB, WAN, WLAN
Flash memory	128 MB
Certification	FCC, CE, RoHS
Internal memory	1 MB
Processor cores	4
Processor frequency	1860 MHz
Memory card slot(s)	-
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Receiver sensitivity	5GHz: 11a 6Mbps: -97dBm, 11a 54Mbps:-79dBm 11ac VHT20_MCS0:-96dBm, 11ac VHT20_MCS11:-66dBm 11ac VHT40_MCS0:-94dBm, 11ac VHT40_MCS11:-63dBm 11ac VHT80_MCS0:-91dBm, 11ac VHT80_MCS11:-60dBm 11ac VHT160_MCS0:-88dBm, 11ac VHT160_MCS11:-55dBm 11ax HE20_MCS0:-95dBm, 11ax HE20_MCS11:-63dBm 11ax HE40_MCS0:-92dBm, 11ax HE40_MCS11:-60dBm 11ax HE80_MCS0:-89dBm, 11ax HE80_MCS11:-58dBm 11ax HE160_MCS0:-85dBm, 11ax HE160_MCS11:-55dBm 2.4GHz: 11g 6Mbps: -97dBm, 11a 54Mbps:-79dBm 11n HT20_MCS0:-97dBm, 11n HT20_MCS7:-78dBm 11n HT40_MCS0:-95dBm, 11n HT40_MCS7:-75dBm 11ac VHT20_MCS0:-96dBm, 11ac VHT20_MCS11:-67dBm 11ac VHT40_MCS0:-94dBm, 11ac VHT40_MCS11:-64dBm 11ax HE20_MCS0:-96dBm, 11ax HE20_MCS11:-64dBm 11ax HE40_MCS0:-93dBm, 11ax HE40_MCS11:-61dBm
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Output current	4 A
Output voltage	12 V
Power source type	DC
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Transmit power	CE: \u003C20dBm(2.4GHz), \u003C23dBm(5.15GHz~5.35GHz); \u003C30dBm(5.47GHz~5.725GHz), FCC: \u003C30dBm(2.4GHz & 5.15GHz~5.25GHz & 5.725GHz~5.825GHz) dBmW
Package depth	290 mm
Package width	365 mm
Package height	120 mm
Package weight	1820 g
Number of products included	1 pc(s)
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Firewall security	DoS, SPI Firewall, IP and MAC Address Binding
Security algorithms	64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Mac operating systems supported	macOS
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 98SE, Windows XP

Weight and Dimensions

Width	261.3 mm
Height	60.5 mm