TP-Link Archer AX73 Manual

1

Connect the Hardware

Unplug the power to turn off your modem, if any, and remove
the backup battery if it has one.
Place the router horizontally and orient the antennas vertically.
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 steps 3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection.
*Image may differ from actual product.
1
Connect the powered-off
modem to the router's WAN
port with an Ethernet cable.
Internet
2
Power on the modem, and then wait
about 2 minutes for it to restart.
4
Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking the following LEDs.
Power 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Internet
On On On On
Note: If the 2.4 GHz LED and 5 GHz LED are off, press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the back for more than 2 seconds.
Both the LEDs should turn solid on.
Unplug the power
Modem
3
Connect the power adapter to
the router and turn it on.
2

Set Up the Network

Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App
1. Download the Tether app.
or
Scan for Tether Tether
2. Open the Tether app and log in with your
TP-Link ID.
Note: If you don't have an account, create one first.
3. Tap the button in the Tether app and
select Router > Wireless Router. Follow
the steps to complete the setup and
connect to the internet.
Choose your device type
Router
Gaming Router
Range Extender
Archer AX6000
To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link,
bind your TP-Link ID to the router.
Method TWO: Via a Web Browser
1. Connect your device to the router wirelessly
or with an Ethernet cable.
The default wireless network names (SSIDs) and password
are printed on the label at the bottom of the router.
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://tplinkwifi.net
New Password:
Confirm Password:
Let's Get Started
3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to
set up the internet connection and
register for the TP-Link Cloud service.