Let’s Get Started
http://tplinkwi.net
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
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.
Set Up the Network
2
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.
Model: Archer AX3000
AX3000 Gigabit Wi-Fi Router
Wireless Password/PIN:XXXXXXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G_1
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G_2
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, please refer to
Q2 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.
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?
• Log in to the web management page of the router, go to Internet > Internet Port, and check
if you selected the port that you've already plugged your Ethernet cable into.
• 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 Network Map page to
check whether the internet IP address is valid or not. If it is, go to Advanced > Quick Setup
to set up 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 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. 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 until the LED blinks. Then visit
http://tplinkwifi.net to create a new login password.
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Need Help?
· Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us.
· 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.
For technical support, replacement services, user guides and
more, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support
Email techwriter@tp-link.com.cn to give suggestions.
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LED Explanation
Button Explanation
Button Description
Press the WPS button, and immediately press the WPS
button on your client to start the WPS process.
Press and hold the Wi-Fi button for about 2 seconds to turn
on or o the wireless function of your router.
Press the LED button to turn on or o the LED of your router.
Wi-Fi
WPS
LED
No internet connection.Solid Red
The Wi-Fi is o.Solid Orange
The Wi-Fi is o and there is no internet connection.Pulsing Red
LED Description
The system is starting up.Pulsing Orange
The router is working properly.Solid Blue
The rmware is being upgraded, WPS connection is being
established or the router is being reset.
Pulsing Blue
