Tp-link Archer ax10 User manual

REV1.0.0 1910012597

User Guide

AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router

Archer AX10

Contents

About This Guide.........................................................................................................1

Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

1. 1. Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1. 2. Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1. 2. 1.Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1. 2. 2.The Back Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Chapter 2. Connect the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2. 1. Position Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2. 2. Connect Your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Chapter 3. Log In to Your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Chapter 4. Work with Alexa and IFTTT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

About This Guide

This guide is a complement of Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide

instructs you on quick internet setup, and this guide provides details of each function

and shows you the way to configure these functions appropriate to your needs.

When using this guide, please notice that features of the router may vary slightly

depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location, language,

and internet service provider. All screenshots, images, parameters and descriptions

documented in this guide are used for demonstration only.

Conventions

In this guide the following conventions are used:

Convention Description

Underlined Underlined words or phrases are hyperlinks. You can click to redirect to a

website or a specific section.

Teal Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in teal, including the

menus, items, buttons, etc.

The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page.

For example, Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering means the MAC Filtering

function page is under the Wireless menu that is located in the Advanced tab.

Note:

• Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the

device.

Tips: Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.

symbols on the web

page

• click to edit the corresponding entry.

• click to delete the corresponding entry.

• click to enable or disable the corresponding entry.

• click to view more information about items on the page.

*Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11

specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and

will vary as a result of network conditions, client limitations, and environmental factors, including

building materials, obstacles, volume and density of traffic, and client location.

*Use of MU-MIMO and 1024-QAM requires clients to also support those functions.

More Info

The latest software, management app and utility can be found at Download Center at

https://www.tp-link.com/support.

The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the

package of the router.

Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.

TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products at

https://community.tp-link.com.

Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical

Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support.

Chapter 1

Get to Know About Your

Router

This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance.

It chapter contains the following sections:

• Product Overview

• Appearance

Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router

1. 1. Product Overview

TP-Link AX router, with next-generation 802.11ax Wi-Fi Technology, achieves Wi-Fi

performance at its ultimate level. The revolutionary combination of OFDMA, MU-MIMO

and 1024QAM improve throughput by 4 times and dramatically increase the whole

network capacity and efficiency. It’s also backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac.

Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due to its

intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app.

1. 2. Appearance

1. 2. 1. Top Panel

The router’s LEDs (view from left to right) are located on the front. You can check the

router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.

LED Explanation

LED Status Indication

(Power)

On The system has started up successfully.

Flashing The system is starting up or the firmware is being upgraded. Do

not disconnect or power off your router.

Off Power is off.

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LED Explanation

LED Status Indication

(2.4GHz Wireless)

On The 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled.

Off The 2.4GHz wireless band is disabled.

(5GHz Wireless)

On The 5GHz wireless band is enabled.

Off The 5GHz wireless band is disabled.

(Internet)

Green On Internet service is available.

Orange On The router’s Internet port is connected, but the internet service

is not available.

Off The router’s Internet port is unplugged.

(Ethernet)

On At least one powered-on device is connected to the router’s LAN

port.

Off No powered-on device is connected to the router’s LAN port.

(WPS)

On/Off This light remains on for 5 minutes when a WPS connection is

established, then turns off.

Flashing WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes.

1. 2. 2. The Back Panel

The following parts (view from right to left) are located on the back panel.

Button and Port Explanation

Item Description

Power Port For connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power adapter.

Power On/Off Button Press this button to power on or off the router.

Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router

Item Description

WAN Port For connecting to a DSL/Cable modem, or an Ethernet jack.

LAN Ports (1/2/3/4) For connecting your PC or other wired devices to the router.

WPS/Wi-Fi Button

Press the button for 1 second, and immediately press the WPS button on

your client to start the WPS process.

Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to turn on or off the wireless

function of your router.

Reset Button Press and hold the button until all LEDs turn on to reset the router to its

factory default settings.

Antennas Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the best

Wi-Fi performance.

Chapter 2

Connect the Hardware

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Position Your Router

• Connect Your Router

Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware

2. 1. Position Your Router

• The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or

excessive heat.

• Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as

to a power source.

• Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not

create a tripping hazard.

• The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.

• Keep the router away from devices with strong electromagnetic interference, such as

Bluetooth devices, cordless phones and microwaves.

2. 2. Connect Your Router

Before you start, turn off your modem, if any, and remove the backup battery if it has

one. And place the router horizontally and orient the antennas vertically.

Follow the steps below to connect your router.

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

WAN port, and then follow steps 3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection.

Internet

2 3

1. Connect the modem to the router’s WAN port with an Ethernet cable.

2. Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.

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

4. Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking the following LEDs.

2.4G

On On

InternetPower

Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware

Note:

Note: If the 2.4GHz LED and 5GHz LED are off, press and hold the WPS/Wi-Fi button on the back for more than 2 seconds,

then release the button. Both the LEDs should turn solid on.

5. Connect your computer to the router.

• Method 1: Wired

Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.

Ethernet cable

• Method 2: Wirelessly

1 ) Find the SSID (Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at

the bottom of the router.

2 ) Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi Settings of your smart

device, and then select the SSID to join the network.

Connections are available

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• Method 3: Use the WPS button

Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, and most USB

network cards, can be connected to your router through this method.

Note:

• WPS is not supported by iOS devices.

• The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Also, the WPS function will be

disabled if your wireless encryption is WEP. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled and is configured with

the appropriate encryption before configuring the WPS.

1 ) Tab the WPS icon on the device’s screen. Here we take an Android phone for

instance.

2 ) Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router.

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Chapter 3

Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router

With a web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The web-based

utility can be used on any Windows, Mac OS or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as

Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.

Follow the steps below to log in to your router.

1. Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Obtain an IP address automatically mode on your

computer.

2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and create a login password for secure management

purposes. Then click Let’s Get Started to log in.

Note:

• If the login window does not appear, please refer to the FAQ Section.

• If you have registered a TP-Link ID and bound your cloud router to it, the login password you created here will be

invalid. Please log in to the cloud router using your TP-Link ID.

Chapter 14

Work with Alexa and IFTTT

This chapter will show you how to configure your router to work with Alexa and IFTTT.

Chapter 14 Work with Alexa and IFTTT

Control your network devices using simply the power of your voice with the TP-Link

Router Skill for Amazon. Prioritize the Internet connection of your laptop, switch off your

router’s LED or ask Alexa to read out the password of the guest network, all without

stopping what you’re doing.

With IFTTT, you can trigger actions when devices are connecting, disconnecting, or

being added to your network. You can even choose to prioritize certain devices every

time you use them.

1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for

the router.

2. Go to Advanced > Smart Life Assistant.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions on the Alexa or IFTTT section to set up smart

control of your router.

Or download TP-Link Tether app, open it and tap the ≡icon, then select Smart Life

Assistants to complete the setup.

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No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or

used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation

FCC compliance information statement

Product Name: AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router

Model Number: Archer AX10

Component Name Model

I.T.E. Power AMS159A-1201000FU

Responsible party:

TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc.

Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821

Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/

Tel: +1 626 333 0234

Fax: +1 909 527 6803

E-mail: [email protected]om

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference

caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications

could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located

or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is

applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter

must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all

persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other

antenna or transmitter.”

We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as

above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC

part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the

equipment is properly maintained and operated.

Issue Date: 2019.06.06

FCC compliance information statement

Product Name: I.T.E. Power Supply

Model Number: AMS159A-1201000FU