TP-Link Archer AXE300 - User Manual

Set Up the Network
1. Connect your device to the router wirelessly
or with an Ethernet cable.
New Password:
Let’s Get Started
Conrm Password:
http://tplinkwi.net
Method TWO: Via a Web Browser
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.
3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to set
up the internet connection and register for
the TP-Link Cloud service.
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to Q2 of
Need Help in this guide.
Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App
1. Download the Tether app.
To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link,
bind your TP-Link ID to the router.
Scan for Tether Tether
or
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.
The default wireless network names (SSIDs) and password
are printed on the label at the bottom of the router.
2
Choose Your Device Type
Gaming Router
Range Extender
Wireless 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
Connect the Hardware
*Images may dier from your actual products.
• 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.
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.
Verify the LEDs are solid red or blue
before moving on.
3
1
Connect the router’s 10Gbps Combo port
to the internet via Ethernet or fiber network.
1
Internet
Fiber-Optic Cable
Optical Module
Connect via ber network
a. Connect to your optical
module (sold separately).
b. Connect to the router’s 10Gbps SFP+ port.
Connect the power adapter to
the router and turn it on.
2
Note: If you want to change the WAN port for internet
service, refer to Q1 of Need Help in this guide.
c. Turn on your modem, and wait
about 2 minutes for it to restart.
Internet
Ethernet Cable
b. Connect to the router’s
10Gbps RJ45 port.
a. Turn off your modem, and remove
the backup battery if any.
Note: If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet
instead of a modem, simply connect the router’s 10Gbps
RJ45 port to it.
Connect via Ethernet

Summary

Connect the Hardware

Connect via Ethernet

Connect the router's 10Gbps RJ45 port to an Ethernet outlet for internet service.

Connect via fiber network

Connect to the router's 10Gbps SFP+ port using an optical module for fiber internet.

Set Up the Network

Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App

Set up the router using the TP-Link Tether mobile application by following on-screen steps.

Method TWO: Via a Web Browser

Configure the router via a web browser by accessing http://tplinkwifi.net or 192.168.0.1.

LED Explanation

Button Explanation

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TP-Link Archer AXE300 Specifications

General

Ethernet WAN	Yes
SIM card slot	No
WAN connection type	RJ-45
3G/4G USB modem compatibility	-
VPN server	OpenVPN Server
VPN support	OpenVPN Server PPTP VPN Server L2TP VPN Server
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN data rates	2500 Mbit/s
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN interface type	10 Gigabit Ethernet
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)	2
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	5
IPv4 & IPv6 features	Dual stack IPv4/IPv6
Supported network protocols	IPv4, IPv6
Firewall security	SPI Firewall
Input current	2.5 A
Output current	5 A
Output voltage	12 V
Power source type	DC
Product type	Tabletop router
Product color	Black
Transmit power	FCC: \u003C 30 dBm (2.4 GHz), \u003C 30 dBm (5 GHz), ≤ 25 dBm (6 GHz) dBmW
Antennas quantity	8
Wi-Fi band	Quad-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz-1 / 5 GHz-2 / 6 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), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)	15600 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)	1148 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)	4804 Mbit/s
Processor cores	4
Processor frequency	2000 MHz
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Number of products included	1 pc(s)
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Sustainability certificates	Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS

Weight and Dimensions

Width	232 mm
Height	68 mm