Set up with videos:
Scan QR code or visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#wi-fi-routers
1
Connect the Hardware
Unplug the power to turn off your modem, if any,
and remove the backup battery if it has one.
Unplug the power
Modem
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 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port, and then
follow steps 3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection.
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Connect the powered-off modem
1
to the router's 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN
port with an Ethernet cable.
Note: If you want to use the 1 Gbps WAN/LAN port
as the WAN port instead, please refer to Q1 of Need
Help? in this guide.
Internet
2
Power on the modem, and then wait about
2 minutes for it to restart.
4
Verify the
LED on the top is solid on (red or white) before moving on.
Hold the antennas from the base and
push them fully into the slots.
3
Connect the power adapter
to the router and turn it on.
Configure the Router
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 Gaming router > Archer GX90.
Follow the steps to complete the setup
and connect to the internet.
Choose your device type
Router
Range Extender
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.
Wireless Password/PIN: XXXXXXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G_Gaming
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 Q2 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.