TP-Link Archer AX50 User Manual page 13

Chapter 2
1. Connect the powered-off modem to the router's WAN port with an Ethernet cable.
2. Power on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
3. Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router.
4. Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking the following LEDs.
Note:
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.
5. Connect your computer to the router wirelessly or with an Ethernet cable..
• Method 1: Wired
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.
• Method 2: Wirelessly
1 ) Find the SSID (Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at
the bottom of the router.
2 ) Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi Settings of your smart
device, and then select the SSID to join the network.
Computer
Connections are available
Wireless Network Connection
TP-Link_XXXX
TP-Link_XXXX_5G
Connect automatically
• Method 3: Use the WPS button
Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, and most USB
network cards, can be connected to your router through this method.
Note:
• WPS is not supported by iOS devices.
Power
2.4G 5G
On On On
Ethernet cable
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OR
Connect
Connect the Hardware
Internet
On
Smart Device
Settings Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
CHOOSE A NETWORK...
TP-Link_XXXX
TP-Link_XXXX_5G
Other...
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