Before You Start
Unplug the power to turn off your modem, if any,
and remove the backup battery if it has one.
Connect the Hardware
If your internet connection is through an Ethernet cable directly from the wall instead of through a DSL /
Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable to the router's WAN port, and then follow steps 3
and 4 to complete the hardware connection.
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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
2.4GHz
5GHz
Internet
On
On
On
On
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.
Unplug the power
Modem
3
Connect the power adapter to
the router and turn on the router.
Set Up the Network
Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App
1. Download the Tether app.
or
Scan for Tether
Tether
2. 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
Range Extender
Archer AX11000
Archer C5400X
Archer AX6000
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.
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