TP-Link Archer AX12 Quick Installation Manual

Connect the Hardware
1
Unplug the power to turn off 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.
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 differ from actual product.
Connect the powered-off
1
modem to the router's WAN
port with an Ethernet cable.
Internet
Power on the modem, and then wait
2
about 2 minutes for it to restart.
4
Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking the following LEDs.
Power 2.4GHz 5GHz Internet
On On On On
Unplug the power
Modem
Connect the power adapter to
3
the router.
Set Up the Network
2
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 Wireless Router > Standard
Routers. Follow the steps to complete the
setup and connect to the internet.
Choose Your Device Type
Wireless Router
Gaming Router
Range Extender
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.