TP-Link AC4000 User Manual

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AC4000 MU-MIMO Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router
Quick Installation Guide
Connect the power adapter to
the router and turn it on.
Check for the following LEDs to confirm the hardware
connection, then refer to the next section to set up
the internet.
On
Internet
5GHz-2
On
5GHz-1
On
Power
On
2.4GHz
On
Notes:
1. If all the LEDs are off, press the LED On/Off button for about 1 second,
then check the LEDs again.
2. If the 2.4GHz, 5GHz-1, and 5GHz-2 LEDs are off, press the Wi-Fi On/Off
button for about 1 second, then the three LEDs should turn solid on.
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 1, 5 and 6 to complete the hardware
connection.
If you already have a router and want to congure this new router as an access point to extend your network, refer to
the Access Point Mode section on the back page.
Connect the Hardware
Set up with videos:
Scan the QR code or visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#wi--routers
to search for the setup video of your product.
Router
Modem
Power adapter
Power adapter
Turn on the modem, and
then wait about 2 minutes
for it to restart.
Connect the powered-off modem to
the router’s Internet port with an
Ethernet cable.
Unplug your modem, and remove the
backup battery if it has one.
Place the router horizontally and extend
the antennas to the maximum angle.
Note: For best performance, horizontal installation is
recommended. Antenna’s direction and position can affect
performance in vertical installation situations.
Flip the page over to complete network setup.

TP-Link AC4000 Specifications

General

Wi-Fi Standard	802.11ac
Wi-Fi Speed	4000 Mbps
Bands	Tri-Band
Frequency	2.4GHz and 5GHz
MU-MIMO	Yes
Beamforming	Yes
RAM	512 MB
Flash	128 MB
Security	WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Wireless Standards	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Ports	1 x Gigabit WAN, 4 x Gigabit LAN
Processor	1.8 GHz
Antennas	6x High-Performance External Antennas

Summary

Connect the Hardware

Router Placement and Initial Setup

Place the router horizontally with antennas extended, and unplug your modem.

Modem to Router Connection

Connect the powered-off modem to the router's Internet port using an Ethernet cable.

Router Power Up and Verification

Connect the power adapter, turn on the router, and check LEDs for connection confirmation.

Set Up the Network

TP-Link Tether App Setup

Download and log in to the Tether app, then follow prompts to connect the router.

Web Browser Setup

Connect to the router (wired/wireless), access http://tplinkwifi.net, and create a password.

Access Point Mode Setup

AP Mode Configuration

Connect new router to existing router, access web interface, set operation mode to Access Point.

Change Router Settings

Settings Management

Access router settings via Tether app or web browser to change Wi-Fi name, password, etc.

Need Help?

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Guidance on resolving issues like inability to access web page, no internet, or forgotten passwords.