This guide is a complement of Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide
instructs you on quick internet setup, and this guide provides details of each function
and shows you the way to configure these functions appropriate to your needs.
When using this guide, please notice that features of the router may vary slightly
depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location, language,
and internet service provider. All screenshots, images, parameters and descriptions
documented in this guide are used for demonstration only.
Conventions
In this guide the following conventions are used:
ConventionDescription
Underlined
Teal
>
Note:
Tips:
symbols on the web
page
*Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11
specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and
will vary as a result of network conditions, client limitations, and environmental factors, including
building materials, obstacles, volume and density of traffic, and client location.
*Use of MU-MIMO and 1024-QAM requires clients to also support those functions.
Underlined words or phrases are hyperlinks. You can click to redirect to a
website or a specific section.
Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in teal, including the
menus, items, buttons, etc.
The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page.
For example, Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering means the MAC Filtering
function page is under the Wireless menu that is located in the Advanced tab.
• Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the
device.
Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.
click to edit the corresponding entry.
•
click to delete the corresponding entry.
•
click to enable or disable the corresponding entry.
•
click to view more information about items on the page.
•
More Info
The latest software, management app and utility can be found at Download Center at
https://www.tp-link.com/support.
The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the
package of the router.
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Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.
TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products at
https://community.tp-link.com.
Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical
Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support.
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Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your
Router
This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance.
It chapter contains the following sections:
• Product Overview
• Appearance
Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your Router
1. 1. Product Overview
TP-Link AX router, with next-generation 802.11ax Wi-Fi Technology, achieves Wi-Fi
performance at its ultimate level. The revolutionary combination of OFDMA, MU-MIMO
and 1024QAM improve throughput by 4 times and dramatically increase the whole
network capacity and efficiency. It’s also backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac.
Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due to its
intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app.
1. 2. Appearance
1. 2. 1. Top Panel
The router’s LEDs (view from left to right) are located on the front. You can check the
router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
LED Explanation
LEDStatusIndication
OnThe system has started up successfully.
(Power)
Flashing
OffPower is off.
The system is starting up or the firmware is being upgraded. Do
not disconnect or power off your router.
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LED Explanation
LEDStatusIndication
(2.4GHz Wireless)
(5GHz Wireless)
Get to Know About Your Router
OnThe 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled.
OffThe 2.4GHz wireless band is disabled.
OnThe 5GHz wireless band is enabled.
OffThe 5GHz wireless band is disabled.
Green OnInternet service is available.
(Internet)
(Ethernet)
(WPS)
Orange On
OffThe router’s Internet port is unplugged.
On
OffNo powered-on device is connected to the router’s LAN port.
On/Off
FlashingWPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes.
1. 2. 2. The Back Panel
The router’s Internet port is connected, but the internet service
is not available.
At least one powered-on device is connected to the router’s LAN
port.
This light remains on for 5 minutes when a WPS connection is
established, then turns off.
The following parts (view from right to left) are located on the back panel.
Button and Port Explanation
ItemDescription
Power PortFor connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power adapter.
Power On/Off ButtonPress this button to power on or off the router.
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Get to Know About Your Router
ItemDescription
WAN PortFor connecting to a DSL/Cable modem, or an Ethernet jack.
LAN Ports (1/2/3/4)For connecting your PC or other wired devices to the router.
Press the button for 1 second, and immediately press the WPS button on
WPS/Wi-Fi Button
your client to start the WPS process.
Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to turn on or off the wireless
function of your router.
Reset Button
Antennas
Press and hold the button until all LEDs turn on to reset the router to its
factory default settings.
Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the best
Wi-Fi performance.
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