TP-Link Archer AX3000 User manual

Connect the Hardware
Set Up the Network
Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App
1. Download the Tether app.
Scan for Tether Tether
or
Choose your device type
Archer AX11000
Archer C5400X
Range Extender
Router
Archer AX6000
Method TWO: Via a Web Browser
The default wireless network names (SSIDs) and password
are printed on the label at the bottom of the router.
1. Connect your device to the router wirelessly
or with an Ethernet cable.
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
Q1 of Need Help? in this guide.
2. Open the Tether app and log in with your
TP-Link ID.
3. Tap the button in the Tether app and
select Router > Wireless Router. Follow
the steps to complete the setup and
connect to the internet.
Note: If you don’t have an account, create one first.
http://tplinkwi.net
Let’s Get Started
Conrm Password
Password
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. Both the LEDs should turn solid on.
Power
On
Internet
On
2.4GHz
On
5GHz
On
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.
*Image may dier from actual product.
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.
Modem
Unplug the power
Power on the modem, and then wait
about 2 minutes for it to restart.
2Connect the power adapter to
the router and turn on the router.
3
Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking the following LEDs.
4
Set up with videos:
Scan QR code or visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#wi--routers
1
2
Model: Archer AX3000
AX3000 Gigabit Wi-Fi Router
Wireless Password/PIN:XXXXXXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G
Internet
Connect the powered-off
modem to the router’s WAN
port with an Ethernet cable.
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Q1. 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.
Q2. What should I do if I can’t access the internet?
Reboot your modem and router, then try again.
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.
Log in to the web management page of the router, and go to
the Basic > Network Map page to check whether the internet
IP address is valid or not. If it is, please run the Quick Setup
again; otherwise, check the hardware connection.
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 Computer MAC Address
and click Save. Then reboot both the modem and the router.
Q3. 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 Basic > Wireless to retrieve or
reset your wireless password
.
Q4. What should I do if I forget my web management
page password?
If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, click Forgot password
on the login page and then follow the instructions to reset it.
Alternatively, press and hold the Reset button on the back
until all LEDs turn on. Then visit http://tplinkwifi.net to create
a new login password.
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AX3000 Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router
Need Help?
Button Explanation
Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds to turn on
or o the wireless function of your 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.
LED Button
Press the button for 1 second to turn on or o the LEDs of
your router.
Reset Button
Press and hold the button until all LEDs turn on to reset the
router to its factory default settings.
Quick Installation Guide
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.
Remote Access
Access the USB drive when you are away from home
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
· Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
· Keep the device away from water, re, humidity or hot environments.
· 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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