tp-link AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router User Guide

: June 7, 2024
: tp-link

Table of Contents

Connect the Hardware
Set Up the Network
- Method TWO: Via a Web Browser
Button Explanation
TP-Link Cloud Service
Need Help?
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

tp-link AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router User Guide

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Connect the Hardware

Unplug the power to turn off your modem, if any, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
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.
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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.

Set Up the Network

Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App

OR

Download the Tether app
Open the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID.
Note: If you don’t have an account, create one first.
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. Tap the button in the Tether app and select Router > Wireless Router. Follow the steps to complete the setup and connect to the internet.
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Method TWO: Via a Web Browser

Connect your device to the router wirelessly or with an Ethernet cable The default wireless network names (SSIDs) and password are printed on the label at the bottom of the router.
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 read above if Need Help? in this guide.
Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection an register for the TP-Link Cloud service.

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 until all LEDs turn on to reset the router to its factory default settings

TP-Link Cloud Service

TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. You can set up and enjoy cloud functions via the Tether app or through the web management page at http://tplinkwifi.net.

Remote Management
Easily manage your home network when you are out and about via the Tether app on your smartphone or tablet.

Timely Upgrade Notifications
Keep you informed of the latest firmware updates, ensuring that your router stays at its best.

One for All
Manage multiple TP-Link Cloud devices, all from a single TP-Link ID

To communicate with TP-Link users or engineers, visit https://community.tp- link.com to join TP-Link Community
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.

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 clickSave. 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 manage mainpage 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 bac until all LEDs turn on. Then visit http://tplinkwifi.net to create a new login password.

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

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