tp-link AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router Installation Guide

June 7, 2024
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AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router
Quick Installation Guide

tp-link AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router

Set up with videos:
Scan QR code or visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#wi-fi-routers

https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#wi-fi-routers

Connect the Hardware

  • Unplug the power to turn off your modem, if any, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
    tp-link AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router - Unplug the
power

  • Place the router horizontally and orient the antennas vertically.

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 differ from actual product.tp-link AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router - Connect the Hardware

4.Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking the following LEDs.
tp-link AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router - Verify that the hardware
connectionNote: 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.

Set Up the Network

Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App

  1. Download the Tether app.
    tp-link AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router -Download the Tether
app

  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 button in the Tether app and select Router > Wireless Router. Follow the steps to complete the setup and connect to the internet.

tp-link AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router -o complete the
setup

Enjoy the internet!

To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link bind your TP-Link ID to the router.

Method TWO: Via a Web Browser
1. Connect your device to the router wirelessly or with an Ethernet cable.
The default wireless network names (SSIDs) and passwords are printed on the label at the bottom of the router.

tp-link AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router - 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, please refer to Q1 of Need Help? in this guide.

tp-link AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router -aunch a web browser, and
enter

3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection and register for the TP-Link Cloud service.

Enjoy the internet!

Button Explanation

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 more than 2 seconds to turn on
or off 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 files and media with multiple devices. Visit https://www.tp-link.com/app/usb to learn more about the USB applications.
Local Storage Sharing
Share files 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

To communicate with TP-Link users or engineers, visit
https://community.tp-link.com to join TP-Link Community
For technical support, the user guide, and more
information, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support
Email techwriter@tp-link.com.cn to give suggestions.

  •  Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
  • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service to please to contact us.
  • Do not use any other chargers other than those recommended.
  • Do not use a 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.

Need Help?

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 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.

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://tplinkwifi.net, and go to the Wireless page 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 for about 6 seconds until the Power LED blinks. Then visit http://tplinkwifi.net to create a new login password.
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