Asus AX3000 User manual

Power
On
2.4 GHz
On
5 GHz
On
Internet
On
Internet
1
Connect the powered-off
modem to the router’s 2.5
Gbps WAN/LAN port with an
Ethernet cable.
Power on the modem, and then wait
about 2 minutes for it to restart.
2
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
Choose Your Device Type
Gaming Router
Range Extender
Wireless Router
2. Open the Tether app and log in with your
TP-Link ID.
3. Tap the button in the Tether app and
select Wireless Router > Standard
Routers. Follow the steps to complete
the setup and connect to the internet.
Note: If you don’t have an account, create one first.
The default wireless network names (SSIDs) and password
are printed on the label at the bottom of the router.
Model: Archer AX3000
AX3000 Gigabit Wi-Fi Router
Wireless Password/PIN:XXXXXXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G
2
Connect the power adapter to
the router and turn it on.
3
Connect the Hardware
Note: If the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs are off, press and hold the WPS/Wi-Fi button on the back for more than 2
seconds. The LEDs should turn solid on.
If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet instead of a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the
router’s 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port to it, then follow steps 3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection.
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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
Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking the following LEDs.
4
1
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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AX3000 Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router
Q1. What should I do if I want to use 1 Gbps WAN/LAN port for
internet service?
• Connect to the 1 Gbps WAN/LAN port with an Ethernet cable.
During the quick network setup, select the 1 Gbps WAN/LAN port
as the Internet port. Or after the network setup, you can go to
Tools
> Internet Connection > Internet Port
(Tether app) or Internet >
Internet Port
(web management page) to change it.
Q2. What should I do if I can’t access the web management page?
• Reboot your router and try again.
• If the computer is set to a static IP, change its settings to obtain an
IP address automatically.
• Verify that http://tplinkwifi.net is correctly entered in the web
browser. Alternatively, enter http://192.168.0.1 or
http://192.168.1.1 in the web browser.
• Use another web browser and try again.
• Disable and enable the network adapter in use.
Q3. What should I do if I can’t access the internet?
• Power off your modem for about 5 minutes, then power it on and
check the internet. If your modem has more than one Ethernet
port, keep other ports unconnected.
• Check if the internet is working normally by connecting a computer
directly to the modem via an Ethernet cable. If it is not, contact your
internet service provider.
• L og in to the web management page, and go to the Network Map
page to check whether the internet IP address is valid or not. If it’s
valid, go to Advanced > Network > Internet, click Advanced Settings,
select Use the Following DNS Addresses, set the primary DNS to
8.8.8.8, and set the secondary DNS to 8.8.4.4. If it is not, check the
hardware connection or contact your internet service provider.
•
For cable modem users, log in to the web management page of the
router and go to Advanced > Network > Internet > MAC Clone.
Select Clone Current Device MAC and click SAVE. Then reboot
both the modem and the router.
Q4. What should I do if I forget my wireless password?
• If you have not changed the default wireless password, it can be
found on the label at the bottom of the router.
• Connect a computer directly to the router using an Ethernet cable.
Log in to the router’s web management page at http://tplinkwi.net,
and go to the Wireless page to retrieve or reset your wireless
password
.
Q5. How should I position my router for optimal Wi-Fi performance?
• Don’t place your router in a corner or in a closet.
• Avoid obstacles and high-powered appliances.
• Keep your router in a central location at a certain height.
• Keep the antennas vertical when the router is placed on a desktop.
Keep the antennas upright when the router is hanging on a wall.
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Need Help?
Quick Installation Guide
Button Explanation
• WPS/Wi-Fi Button
WPS: Press the button for 1 second, and immediately press
the WPS button on your client to start the WPS process.
Wi-Fi: Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds,
then release the button to turn on or o the wireless function
of your router.
• Reset Button
Press and hold the button for about 6 seconds until the Power
LED blinks to reset the router to its factory default settings.
USB Applications
With the USB port, it’s easy to share les and media with
multiple devices. Visit https://www.tp-link.com/app/usb to
learn more about the USB applications.
Local Storage Sharing: Share les from the USB
drive with devices on your home network
Media Server: Play media from the USB drive on your
computer and smart devices
Remote Access: Access the USB drive when you are
away from home
USB Applications
With the USB port, it’s easy to share les and media with
multiple devices. Visit https://www.tp-link.com/app/usb to
learn more about the USB applications.
· Keep the device away from water, re, humidity or hot environments.
· Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service,
please contact us.
· Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
· Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
· Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
· Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
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