TP-Link AC2600 User Manual

Quick Installation Guide
AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
Connect the Hardware
If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall
instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet
cable directly to the router’s Internet port, then follow steps 5 and 6 to
complete the hardware connection.
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Verify that the following LEDs are on and solid
before continuing with the configuration.
6
Power
On
On
Internet
2.4G
On
5G
On
Note: If the 2.4G LED and 5G LED are off, please press the Wi-Fi On/Off
button on the side panel for 2 seconds and check the LEDs again a few
seconds later.
Turn on the router.
5
Turn on the modem, and then
wait about 2 minutes for it to
restart.
Connect the modem to the
Internet port on your router
with an Ethernet cable.
Modem
Router
Power adapter
Power adapter
Turn off the modem,
and remove the backup
battery if it has one.
2
3
4
Internet
For optimum performance, orient the four antennas
as shown in the drawing below.
30° 30°
1
Install the antennas.

TP-Link AC2600 Specifications

General

Frequency Band	2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Total Bandwidth	2600 Mbps
WiFi Capacity	High
Processor	1.4 GHz Dual-Core Processor
Protocols	IPv4, IPv6
Parental Controls	Yes
Memory	128MB Flash, 512MB RAM
MU-MIMO	Yes
Beamforming	Yes
WiFi Speeds	800 Mbps (2.4 GHz), 1733 Mbps (5 GHz)
WiFi Range	3-4 Bedroom Houses
Working Mode	Router Mode, Access Point Mode
LAN Ports	4 x Gigabit
WAN Port	1 x Gigabit Ethernet
USB Ports	1 x USB 3.0 + 1 x USB 2.0
Buttons	Reset Button
Security	WPA, WPA2, WPA3
Firewall Security	SPI Firewall
Guest Network	Yes
VPN Server	OpenVPN, PPTP
Wireless Standard	IEEE 802.11ac/n/g/b/a

Summary

Connect the Hardware

Install Antennas

Install the router antennas for optimal wireless performance.

Modem Power and Connection

Turn off the modem, remove battery, connect to router, then turn modem on.

Router Power On

Turn on the AC2600 router after connecting the modem.

Verify LED Indicators

Check that Power, 2.4G, and 5G LEDs are solid to confirm hardware setup.

Configure via Web Browser

Connect Computer and Access Router

Connect your computer via Ethernet or Wi-Fi and access the router's web interface.

Set Up Router Credentials and Time Zone

Create a new administrator username/password and select the correct time zone.

Configure Internet Connection Type

Select the Internet Connection Type or use Auto Detect for setup.

Set Wireless Network Settings

Configure or change the default SSID and password for 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks.

Confirm and Test Setup

Confirm the settings, save them, and test the internet connection.

Configure via Tether App

Install and Use Tether App

Download and use the TP-LINK Tether app for convenient router management.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Troubleshooting Login and Internet Issues

Solutions for when the login window does not appear or internet access fails.

Router Reset and Password Recovery

How to restore factory settings and recover forgotten administrator or wireless passwords.