TP-Link Archer AX11000 Quick Installation Guide

Before You Start

Turn off your modem, if any, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
Hold the antennas from the base and push them fully into the slots. [Diagram: Antennas being inserted into router slots]

Connect the Hardware

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.

Connect the modem to the router's 2.5 Giga WAN port with an Ethernet cable. [Diagram: Modem connected to router's WAN port via Ethernet cable. An 'Internet' icon is shown connected to the modem.]
Turn 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. [Diagram: Router connected to power adapter.]
Verify the LED on the top is solid on (red or white) before moving on.

Configure the Router

Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App

Download the Tether app. [App Store button] or [Google Play button]
[QR code for scanning Tether app]
Tap the [+] button in the Tether app and select Archer AX11000. Follow the steps to complete the setup and connect to the internet. [Diagram: TP-Link Tether app interface showing device selection options: 'Router', 'Range Extender', 'Archer AX11000', 'Archer C5400X'.]

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. [Diagram: Router label showing example SSID and Password details: Wireless Password/PIN: XXXXXXXX, SSID:TP-Link XXXX, SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G, SSID:TP-Link XXXX_5G_Gaming]
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. [Diagram: Web browser login page with fields for Password and Confirm Password, and a 'Let's Get Started' button. URL http://tplinkwifi.net is visible.] Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to Q1 of Need Help? in this guide.
Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection and register for the TP-Link Cloud service.

Enjoy the internet!

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

LED & Button Explanation

Pulsing Orange: The system is starting up.
Solid White: The router is working normally.
Solid Red: No internet connection.
Solid Orange: The router is connected to the internet, but the Wi-Fi is off.
Pulsing White: The firmware is being upgraded, WPS connection is being established or the router is being reset.

Buttons:

WPS Button: Press the WPS button, and immediately press the WPS button on your client to start the WPS process.
Wi-Fi Button: Press the Wi-Fi button to turn on or off the wireless function of your router.
LED Button: Press the LED button to turn on or off the LED of your router.

Need Help?

Q1. What should I do if I can't access the web management page?

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.
Reboot your router and try again.
Disable and enable the network adapter in use.

Q2. What should I do if I can't access the internet?

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 Advanced > Network > Status to check whether the internet IP address is valid or not. If it is, please run the Quick Setup again; otherwise, check the hardware connection.
Reboot your router and try again.
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 the router can't be found via Bluetooth in Tether (how to reset the router)?

The router's Bluetooth will be enabled for 30 minutes following a reset to factory defaults. There are two ways to reset the router:

With the router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router until the LED blinks.
Log in to the web management page of the router. Go to Advanced > System > Backup & Restore, and click FACTORY RESTORE. The router will reset and restart automatically.

Quick Installation Guide

Next-Gen Tri-Band Gaming Router

Archer AX11000

[Image: TP-Link Archer AX11000 router, a black, angular device with multiple antennas.]

For technical support, the user guide and more information, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support

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