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Internet

Connect the 

powered-off

 modem 

to the router’s 

2.5 Giga WAN 

port 

with an Ethernet cable.

Power on the modem, and then wait about 

2 minutes

 for it to restart.

Connect the power adapter to the 

router and turn on the router.

Verify the        LED on the top is solid on (red or white) before moving on.

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 Giga WAN 

port, and then follow 

steps 3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection.

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Connect the Hardware  

1

1

2

4

3

Refer to 

Q4

 of 

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 to place the router for optimal Wi-Fi performance.

Unplug the power

 

to turn off your modem, if any, 

and remove the backup battery if it has one.

Modem

Unplug the power

Hold the antennas from the base and 

push them fully into the slots.

Configure the Router

2

Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App

1. Download the Tether app.

Scan for Tether

Tether

or

Method TWO: Via a Web Browser

1. Connect your device to the router wirelessly 

or with an Ethernet cable.

3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to 

set up the internet connection and 

register for the TP-Link Cloud service.

SSID:TP-Link_XXXX

SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G

SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G_Gaming

Wireless Password/PIN: XXXXXXXX

The default wireless network names (SSIDs) and password 

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

Choose your device type

Gaming Router

Range Extender

Router

3. Tap the      button in the Tether app and 

select Gaming Router > Archer AX10000. 

Follow the steps to complete the setup 

and connect to the internet. 

2. Open the Tether app and log in with your 

TP-Link ID. 

Note: If you don’t have an account, create one first.

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 

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 in this guide.

http://tplinkwifi.net

Password:

Confirm Password:

Let’s Get Started

Set up with videos: 

Scan QR code or visit

https://www.tp-link.com/suppo

rt/setup-video/#wi-fi-routers 

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