TP-Link AX6600 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router
Quick Installation Guide
1 Connect the Hardware
Important: 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 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port and follow steps 3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection.
Step 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.
Step 2: Power on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
Step 3: Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router.
Step 4: Verify the LED is solid on (red or blue) before moving on.
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2 Set Up the Network
You can set up your network using either the TP-Link Tether App or a web browser.
Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App
- Download the TP-Link Tether app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Open the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don't have an account, create one first.
- Tap the '+' button in the Tether app and select 'Router' > 'Wireless Router'. Follow the on-screen steps to complete the setup and connect to the internet.
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.netorhttp://192.168.0.1in the address bar. Create a password to log in. Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to Q2 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.
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. |
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.netis correctly entered in the web browser. Alternatively, enterhttp://192.168.0.1orhttp://192.168.1.1in 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.
- 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 click 'Save'. 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. What should I do if I forget my web management page 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 until the LED blinks. Then visit
http://tplinkwifi.netto create a new login password.
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Important Safety Information:
- Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact TP-Link.
- Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
- Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
- Do not use a damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
- Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
- The adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
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