tp-link GXE75 AXE5400 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Gaming Router User Guide

: August 6, 2024
: tp-link

Table of Contents

GXE75 AXE5400 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Gaming Router
Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
1. Connect the Hardware
2. Set Up the Network
- Method ONE: Via the TP-Link Tether App
- Method TWO: Via a Web Browser
True Gaming Acceleration

GXE75 AXE5400 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Gaming Router

Specifications

Model: Archer GXE75
Port: 2.5G WAN/LAN
LED Effects: Fire RGB effect
Wireless Network Names (SSIDs): Default printed on the
label
Default Gateway: http://tplinkwifi.net or
http://192.168.0.1

Product Usage Instructions

1. Connect the Hardware

If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet, follow these
steps:

Connect the router’s 2.5G WAN/LAN port to the Ethernet
outlet.
Plug the modem into the router’s 2.5G WAN/LAN port using an
Ethernet cable.
Power on the modem and wait for it to restart.
Connect the power adapter to the router and press the Power
button to turn it on.
Wait for the LED to blink red or for the Fire RGB effect to
activate.

2. Set Up the Network

Method ONE: Via the TP-Link Tether App

Download and open the Tether app.
Login with your TP-Link ID or create one if needed.
Select Gaming Router > Archer GXE75 and follow the setup
steps.
Bind your TP-Link ID to the router for complete service from
TP-Link.

Method TWO: Via a Web Browser

Connect your device to the router wirelessly or with an
Ethernet cable.
Enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in a web
browser.
Create a password to log in and follow the setup
instructions.

True Gaming Acceleration

The router prioritizes and accelerates online gaming traffic for
top performance, automatically managing bandwidth for your game
device.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How do I know the status of my router?

A: You can check the router’s working status by following the
LED explanation provided in the user manual.

Q: How do I turn on/off the wireless function of my

router?

A: Press and hold the WPS/Wi-Fi button for about 2 seconds to
turn on or off the wireless function of your router.

1 Connect the Hardware

· Unplug the power to turn off your modem, if any, and remove the backup battery if it has one. · Keep the router vertical while working. Refer to Q6 of Need Help to place the router for optimal Wi-Fi
performance.
If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet instead of a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the router’s 2.5G WAN/LAN port to it, and then follow steps 3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection.

Unplug the power Modem

1 Connect the powered-off modem to the router’s 2.5G WAN/LAN port with an Ethernet
cable.

*Images may differ from your actual products.

Internet

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

3 Connect the power adapter to the router and press the Power button to turn it on.

4 Wait until the LED of the router blinks red or until the Fire RGB effect activates before moving on.

2 Set Up the Network

Method ONE: Via the TP-Link Tether App
1. Download the Tether app.

or

Scan for Tether

Tether

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 Gaming Router > Archer GXE75. Follow the steps to complete the setup and connect to the internet.

Choose Your Device Type Wireless Router Gaming Router Range Extender

Note: Due to Tether app updates, your actual user interface and pathway may differ from those depicted here.

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 password are printed on the label at the bottom of the router.

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.

http://tplinkwifi.net New Password: Confirm Password:
Let’s Get Started

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.

LED Explanation
You can check the router’s working status by following the LED explanation.

Button Explanation
Physical buttons are located on the back of the router.

Alternating Red & Blue The router is starting up.
Selected RGB Effect (Default: Fire effect) The router is working properly.
Blinking Red No internet connection.
Blinking Orange The Wi-Fi is off.
Blinking Yellow The Wi-Fi is off and there is no internet connection.
Blinking Blue The router is upgrading firmware, establishing WPS connection, or resetting to factory default settings.

WPS/Wi-Fi Button Press this button and immediately press the WPS button on your client device to start the WPS process. Press and hold this button for about 2 seconds to turn on or off the wireless function of your router.
LED Button Press this button to turn the router’s LED on or off. Press and hold this button for about 2 seconds to switch RGB effects.
Power Button Press to turn on/off the router.
Reset Button Press and hold this button until the LED blinks blue to restore factory default settings.

True Gaming Acceleration

The router prioritizes and accelerates your online gaming to always run at top performance.

· Gaming Port
Automatically prioritizes your game device traffic, letting you focus on play, not battling for bandwidth.
Setup 1. Connect your gaming device to the Gaming Port of your
router using an Ethernet cable. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID
or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Game Center > Game Acceleration > QoS. Enable
QoS and fill in the maximum bandwidth provided by your ISP.

· QoS
Automatically detects and optimizes gaming streams to accelerate your game applications, even on a crowded network, to run at high speeds. Setup 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID
or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Game Center > Game Acceleration > QoS. Enable
QoS and fill in the maximum bandwidth provided by your ISP. 3. Choose Gaming.

· Game Server Acceleration
Slash your game ping and packet loss with GPN (Gamers Private Network). A shorter path from gamers to game servers driven by real-time measurements and AI is your secret weapon for winning.
Setup 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID
or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Game Center > Game Acceleration. Log in to the
account of your subscribed GPN service and select the device your want to accelerate.

· Gear Acceleration
Prioritize and accelerate your game devices on a crowded network to reduce game latency and boost game speed.
Setup 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link
ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Game Center > Game Acceleration > Gear
Acceleration and turn on Device Priority to prioritize internet traffic for specific devices.

· Mobile Game Acceleration
Minimize lag and latency for mobile gaming during network congestion to give yourself the edge whether you’re playing solo or on a team.
Setup: 1. Launch the Tether app. 2. Go to Game Center and enable Game Boost.