Set up with videos:
Scan QR code or visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#wi-fi-routers
Connect the Hardware
1
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 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.
*Image may differ from actual product.
Connect the powered-off
1
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. 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
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 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
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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