TP-Link Archer-A10 Installation Guide

Quick Installation Guide

Set up with videos:

Scan the QR code or visit

https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#wi--routers

to search for the setup video of your product model.

Unplug your modem, and remove
the backup battery if it has one.

Connect the Hardware

If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet, connect the router’s Internet port to it, then follow Step 3 and Step 5.

If you want to congure this new router as an access point to extend your network, refer to the Access Point Mode
section on the back page.

Power adapter

Power adapter

Connect the powered-off
modem to the router’s Internet
port with an Ethernet cable.

Modem

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

Router

Connect the power adapter
to the router and turn it on.

Check for the following LEDs to confirm
the hardware connection, then refer to the
next section to set up the internet.

Power

On

2.4GHz
On

5GHz

On

Internet

On

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Note: If the 2.4 GHz LED and 5 GHz LED are off, press and hold the
Wi-Fi On/Off button on the side panel for 2 seconds, then release
the button. Both LEDs will turn solid on.

Flip the page over to complete network setup.

Set Up the Network

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Ethernet

Access Point Mode

Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App

1. Download the Tether app.

or

Scan for Tether Tether

Connect your phone to the router.

2.

a

Find the product label at the bottom of the router.

b

Scan the QR code to join the preset 2.4 GHz

QR

SSID:TP-Link_XXXX

Code

SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G

3.

Connect the router to the internet.

Launch the Tether app. Select the model of your router from

a

the device list.

!

b

Create a login password.

c

Follow the steps to connect to the internet.

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network directly, or use the default network names
(SSIDs) and password to join the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz
network.

Method TWO: Via a Web Browser

Connect your device to the router (wired or wireless).1.

Wired

Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.

Ethernet cable

Wireless

a

Find the SSID and wireless password printed on the label of the router.

b

Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi settings of your smart device,
and then select the SSID to join the network.

2. Connect the router to the internet.

a

Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in the
address bar. Create a login password to log in.

Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to Q1 of Need Help? in this guide.

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If you already have a router, you can switch this new router to Access Point mode to
extend your existing network. Follow the steps below.

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Existing Router

New Router

Clients

1. Power on the router.

2. Connect the router’s Internet port to your existing router’s Ethernet port via an

Ethernet cable as shown above.

3. Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using the
SSIDs (network name) and Wireless Password printed on the label of the router.

4. Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar. Create a
password to log in.

5. Go to Advanced

>

Operation Mode, select Access Point and click Save.

6. Wait for the router to reboot, then log in and follow the Quick Setup to complete the
setup.

TP-Link Cloud Service

Register the TP-Link Cloud service.4.

To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link, tap Bind Now
when prompted and follow the instructions to register and bind
a TP-Link ID to your cloud router.

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This device is not bound to any

TP-Link ID. Please bind for remote

management and more functions.

Bind NowLater

iPhone

With TP-Link ID, you can conveniently manage your home
network from your smartphone or tablet via the Tether app, no
matter where you find yourself.

Need Help?

Q1. What should I do if I cannot access the web management page?

Reboot your router and try again.
If the computer is set to a static IP address, 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 and press Enter.
Use another web browser and try again.
Disable then re-enable the network adapter being used.

Q2. What should I do if I cannot access the internet?

Reboot your modem and router, then try again.
Check if you have an internet connection by connecting a computer directly to the
modem using an Ethernet cable. If you don’t, contact your internet service provider.
Log in to the web management page of the router, and go to the Basic > Network
Map page to check whether the internet IP address is valid or not. If it is, please run
the Quick Setup again; otherwise, recheck the hardware connection.

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b

Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up an internet connection and register the
TP-Link Cloud service.

For cable modem users, log in to the web management page of the router. Go to

Advanced > Network > Internet > MAC Clone, click Use Current Computer MAC
Address and click Save, then reboot both the modem and the router.

Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?

While the router is powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button on the
side panel until all LEDs go off, then release the button.
Log in to the web management page of the router. Go to Advanced > System Tools
> Backup & Restore, and click Factory Restore. The router will restore and reboot
automatically.

Q4. 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 the password.
Alternatively, press and hold the Reset button on the side panel until all LEDs go off
to reset the router. Wait for the router to reboot, then visit http://tplinkwifi.net to
create a new login password.

TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. You can set
up and enjoy cloud functions via the Tether app or through the web management page
at http://tplinkwi.net

Remote Management

Easily manage your home network when you are out and about via the

Device

Tether app on your smartphone or tablet.

Timely Upgrade Notifications

Keep you informed of the latest rmware updates, ensuring that your

router stays at its best.

One for All

Manage multiple TP-Link Cloud devices, all from a single TP-Link ID.

Q5. What should I do if I forget my wireless network password?

If you haven’t changed the default wireless password, it can be found on the
product label at the bottom of the router.
If you have changed the default wireless password, log in to the router’s web
management page, and go to Basic > Wireless to obtain or reset your wireless
password.

To communicate with TP-Link users or engineers, please visit

https://community.tp-link.com to join the TP-Link Community.

If you have any suggestions or needs on the product guides,
you are welcome to email [e-mail].

For technical support, replacement services, user guides and more information,
please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support, or simply scan the QR code.

Safety Information

• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.

• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.

• Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.

• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.

• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.

• Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.