Connect the Hardware1
Set up with videos:
Scan QR code or visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#wi--routers
Connect the power adapter to the router and turn it on.
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If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet instead of a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the router’s WAN port to it, then follow steps 3 and
4 to complete the hardware connection.
• Unplug the power to turn o your modem, if any, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
• Refer to Q5 of Need Help? to place the router for optimal Wi-Fi performance.
Modem
Unplug the power
Power on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
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Note: If the 2.4 GHz LED and 5 GHz LED are off, press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the back for more than 2 seconds. Both the LEDs should turn solid on.
Power
On
Internet
On
2.4 GHz
On
5 GHz
On
Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking the following LEDs.
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Connect the powered-off modem to the
router’s WAN port with an Ethernet cable.
Internet
Set Up the Network
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.
Let’s Get Started
http://tplinkwi.net
Method 2: 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.
Note: If the login window does not appear,
refer to Q1 of Need Help? in this guide.
3. Follow the step-by-step
instructions to set up the internet
connection and register for the
TP-Link Cloud service.
Method 1: 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
Choose your device type
Gaming Router
Range Extender
Router
Archer AX6000
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 icon in the Tether
app and select Router >
Wireless Router. Follow the
steps to complete the setup
and connect to the internet.
Model: Archer AX3000
AX3000 Gigabit Wi-Fi Router
Wireless Password/PIN:XXXXXXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G
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