tp-link Archer AX80 AX6000 8-Stream Wi-Fi 6 Router Installation Guide
- June 9, 2024
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Table of Contents
Quick Installation Guide
AX6000 8-Stream Wi-Fi 6 Router
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Set up with videos:
Scan QR code or visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#wi-fi-
routers
1 Connect the Hardware
- Unplug the power to turn off your modem, if any, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
- Refer to Q5 of Need Help to place the router for optimal Wi-Fi performance.
- Unplug the power
- Modem
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 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port and follow step 3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection.
1. Connect the powered-off modem to the 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port
with an Ethernet cable.
Note: If you want to use the 1 Gbps WAN/LAN port as the WAN port instead,
please refer to Q1 of Need Help in this guide.
2. Power on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to
restart.
3. Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router.
4. Verify the LED is solid on (red or blue) before moving on.
2 Set Up the Network
Method ONE: Via TP-Link 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 Wireless Router > Standard Routers. Follow the steps to complete the setup and connect to the internet.
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 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.
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to Q 2 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.
Enjoy the internet !
LED Explanation
| LED | Description |
|---|---|
| Solid Orange | The Wi-Fi is off. |
| Pulsing Orange | The system is starting up. |
| Solid Red | No internet connection. |
| Pulsing Red | The Wi-Fi is off and there is no internet connection. |
| Solid Blue | The router is working properly. |
| Pulsing Blue | The firmware is being upgraded, WPS connection is being |
established or the router is being reset.
Button Explanation
| Button | Description |
|---|---|
| **** WPS | Press the WPS button, and immediately press the WPS button on your |
client to start the WPS process.
Wi-Fi| Press and hold the Wi-Fi button for about 2 seconds to turn on or
off the wireless function of your router.
LED| Press the LED button to turn on or off the LED of your router.
• Reset| Press and hold the button for about 6 seconds until the LED blinks to
reset the router to its factory default settings.
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- Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us.
- Keep the device away from water, fire, 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.
Need Help?
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.
• Power off your modem for about 5 minutes, then power it on and check the
internet. If your modem has more than one Ethernet port, keep other ports
unconnected.
• 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, and go to the Network Map page to
check whether the internet IP address is valid or not. If it’s valid, go to
Advanced > Network > Internet, click Advanced Settings , select Use
the Following DNS Addresses , set the primary DNS to 8.8.8.8, and set the
secondary DNS to 8.8.4.4. If it is not, check the hardware connection or
contact your internet service provider.
• 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 save the settings. 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://tplinkwifi.net, and go to the
Wireless page to retrieve or reset your wireless password.
Q5. How should I position my router for optimal Wi-Fi performance?
• Don’t place your router in a corner or in a closet.
• Avoid obstacles and high-powered appliances.
• Keep your router in a central location at a certain height.
• Keep the antennas vertical when the router is placed on a desktop. Keep the
antennas upright when the router is hanging on a wall.