TP-Link Archer AX90

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 follow step 3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection.
Modem
Unplug the power
Unplug the power to turn o your modem, if any, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
Place the router horizontally and orient the antennas vertically.
Connect the Hardware
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Internet
Connect the power adapter to
the router and turn on the router.
3
Power on the modem, and then wait
about 2 minutes for it to restart.
2
Verify the LED is solid on (red or blue)
before moving on.
4
Connect the powered-off modem to the 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.
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TP-Link Archer AX90 Specifications

General

DSL WAN	-
Ethernet WAN	Yes
SIM card slot	No
WAN connection type	RJ-45
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN data rates	100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN interface type	Multi-Gigabit Ethernet
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)	2
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)	1
USB version	2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	5
Supported network protocols	IPv4, IPv6
Security algorithms	WPA, WPA2, WPA3
Package depth	290 mm
Package width	365 mm
Package height	208 mm
Package weight	2430 g
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Product type	Tabletop router
Product color	Black
Processor cores	4
Processor frequency	1500 MHz
Wi-Fi band	Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)	4804 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)	574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)	1201 Mbit/s
Antennas quantity	8
Output current	3.3 A
Output voltage	12 V
Power source type	DC
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990
Sustainability certificates	CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	207 mm
Width	311 mm
Height	174 mm

Summary

Connect the Hardware

Connect Modem to Router

Connect the powered-off modem to the router's 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port with an Ethernet cable.

Power On and Restart Modem

Power on the modem and wait approximately 2 minutes for it to restart.

Connect Power to Router

Connect the power adapter to the router and turn it on.

Verify Router LED Status

Confirm the router's LED is solid (red or blue) before proceeding.

Set Up the Network

Setup via TP-Link Tether App

Download, log in, and follow app prompts to set up the router and internet connection.

Setup via Web Browser

Connect a device and access the router's web interface to configure internet and cloud services.

LED and Button Explanations

LED Indicator Status

Details the meaning of different LED colors and patterns (Solid Orange, Pulsing Orange, Solid Red, Pulsing Red, Solid Blue, Pulsing Blue).

Button Functions

Explains the functions of the WPS, Wi-Fi, and LED buttons on the router.

Troubleshooting and FAQs

Internet Connection Issues

Solutions for not being able to access the web management page or the internet.

Password Recovery

Steps to recover forgotten wireless or web management page passwords.