TP-Link Archer AXE300 Quick Installation Manual

1

Connect the Hardware

• Refer to Q5 of Need Help to place the router for optimal Wi-Fi performance.
• The combo port pairs a RJ45 port with an SFP+ port. Only one port in the pair can be used at a time.
1
Connect the router's 10Gbps Combo port
to the internet via Ethernet or fiber network.
Note: If you want to change the WAN port for internet
service, refer to Q1 of Need Help in this guide.
2
Connect the power adapter to
the router and turn it on.
3
Verify the LEDs are solid red or blue
before moving on.
Note: If the LEDs are pulsing red or solid yellow, press
and hold the Wi-Fi button on the front for more than 2
seconds. The LEDs should turn solid red or blue.
*Images may differ from your actual products.
Connect via Ethernet
Note: If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet
instead of a modem, simply connect the router's 10Gbps
RJ45 port to it.
a. Turn off your modem, and remove
the backup battery if any.
Internet
Ethernet Cable
b. Connect to the router's
10Gbps RJ45 port.
c. Turn on your modem, and wait
about 2 minutes for it to restart.
Connect via fiber network
a. Connect to your optical
module (sold separately).
Internet
Optical Module
Fiber-Optic Cable
b. Connect to the router's 10Gbps SFP+ port.
2

Set Up the Network

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 > Archer AXE300.
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.
Wireless Password/PIN:XXXXXXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G_1
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G_2
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_6G
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
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.