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User Guide AX6000 8-Stream Wi-Fi 6 Router Archer AX80 © 2022 TP-Link 1910013251 REV1.0.0
User Guide AX6000 8-Stream Wi-Fi 6 Router Archer AX80 © 2022 TP-Link 1910013251 REV1.0.0
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... TP-Link Cloud Service 23 5. 1. Manage the User TP-Link IDs 25 5. 3. 1.Add TP-Link ID to Your Router 11 Chapter 4. Specify Wireless Settings 33 7. 2. Log In to Manage the Router 26 5. 3. 2.Remove TP-Link ID(s) from Managing the Router 26 5. 4. Change Your TP-Link...Top Panel 4 1. 2. 2.Back Panel and Side Panel 5 Chapter 2. Connect Your Router 8 Chapter 3. Connect the Hardware 7 2. 1. Quick Setup Via TP-Link Tether App 14 4. 3. Get to Know About Your Router 3 1. 1. Position Your Router 8 2. 2. Contents About This Guide 1 Chapter 1. Set Up Internet ...
... TP-Link Cloud Service 23 5. 1. Manage the User TP-Link IDs 25 5. 3. 1.Add TP-Link ID to Your Router 11 Chapter 4. Specify Wireless Settings 33 7. 2. Log In to Manage the Router 26 5. 3. 2.Remove TP-Link ID(s) from Managing the Router 26 5. 4. Change Your TP-Link...Top Panel 4 1. 2. 2.Back Panel and Side Panel 5 Chapter 2. Connect Your Router 8 Chapter 3. Connect the Hardware 7 2. 1. Quick Setup Via TP-Link Tether App 14 4. 3. Get to Know About Your Router 3 1. 1. Position Your Router 8 2. 2. Contents About This Guide 1 Chapter 1. Set Up Internet ...
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USB Settings 42 9. 1. Parental Controls 52 10. 3. Set Up a OneMesh Network 56 11. 2. Manage Devices in the OneMesh Network 58 Chapter 12. IP & MAC Binding 63 12. 4. ALG 65 Chapter 13. Use PPTP VPN to Access a Remote VPN Server 80 Chapter 14. Customize Guest Network Options 40 Chapter 9. Time Machine 49 Chapter 10. Access Control 61 12. 3. Use VPN Client to Access Your Home Network 68 13. 3. Network Analysis & Optimization 53 Chapter 11. Network Security 60 12. 1. Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks 61 12. 2. Use L2TP/IPSec VPN to Access Your...
USB Settings 42 9. 1. Parental Controls 52 10. 3. Set Up a OneMesh Network 56 11. 2. Manage Devices in the OneMesh Network 58 Chapter 12. IP & MAC Binding 63 12. 4. ALG 65 Chapter 13. Use PPTP VPN to Access a Remote VPN Server 80 Chapter 14. Customize Guest Network Options 40 Chapter 9. Time Machine 49 Chapter 10. Access Control 61 12. 3. Use VPN Client to Access Your Home Network 68 13. 3. Network Analysis & Optimization 53 Chapter 11. Network Security 60 12. 1. Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks 61 12. 2. Use L2TP/IPSec VPN to Access Your...
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.... 5. Control the LED 119 FAQ 120 Share Local Resources on the Internet by Port Triggering 88 14. 3. Change the LAN Settings 95 15. 3. Set Up Link Aggregation 95 15. 4. Create Static Routes 100 Chapter 16. Password Recovery 108 16. 5. Remote Management 110 16. 7. Test the Network Connectivity 114 16. 9.
.... 5. Control the LED 119 FAQ 120 Share Local Resources on the Internet by Port Triggering 88 14. 3. Change the LAN Settings 95 15. 3. Set Up Link Aggregation 95 15. 4. Create Static Routes 100 Chapter 16. Password Recovery 108 16. 5. Remote Management 110 16. 7. Test the Network Connectivity 114 16. 9.
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...functions appropriate to delete the corresponding entry. You can be emphasized and texts on the page. symbols on the product page at https://community.tp-link.com. Teal Contents to be found on the web • Click to your needs. For > example, Advanced > Wireless > Guest Network...entry. More Info The latest software, management app and utility can be found at the Contact Technical Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/. Router availability may vary by region or ISP. Our Technical Support contact information can be found at Download Center...
...functions appropriate to delete the corresponding entry. You can be emphasized and texts on the page. symbols on the product page at https://community.tp-link.com. Teal Contents to be found on the web • Click to your needs. For > example, Advanced > Wireless > Guest Network...entry. More Info The latest software, management app and utility can be found at the Contact Technical Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/. Router availability may vary by region or ISP. Our Technical Support contact information can be found at Download Center...
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Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. *Maximum wireless signal rates are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection, quality, and client condition. *Use of IEEE 802.11ax specification. *Further...
Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. *Maximum wireless signal rates are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection, quality, and client condition. *Use of IEEE 802.11ax specification. *Further...
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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 This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance. It chapter contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Appearance
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Chapter 1 Get to set up . Product Overview TP-Link AX router, with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. Top Panel The router's LED is off . No internet connection. It's also backwards compatible with next-generation 802.11ax ... orange Solid red Pulsing red Indication The Wi-Fi is off and there is not internet connection. 4 Moreover, it is starting up and use the TP-Link router due to its ultimate level. The revolutionary combination of OFDMA and 1024QAM improve throughput by following the LED Explanation table. Appearance 1. 2. 1. You can check...
Chapter 1 Get to set up . Product Overview TP-Link AX router, with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. Top Panel The router's LED is off . No internet connection. It's also backwards compatible with next-generation 802.11ax ... orange Solid red Pulsing red Indication The Wi-Fi is off and there is not internet connection. 4 Moreover, it is starting up and use the TP-Link router due to its ultimate level. The revolutionary combination of OFDMA and 1024QAM improve throughput by following the LED Explanation table. Appearance 1. 2. 1. You can check...
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Chapter 1 Get to power on the side and front panel. 5 The firmware is being upgraded, WPS connection is being established, or the router is turned off. 1. 2. 2. Power is off your PC or other wired devices to your modem, the Ethernet outlet or other internet devices. Used as the WAN port at the same time. The following parts are located on or off the router. LAN Port (1-3) For connecting your router. Do not disconnect or power off or the LED is being reset. Power On/Off Button Press this button to Know About Your Router Status Solid blue Pulsing blue Off Indication...
Chapter 1 Get to power on the side and front panel. 5 The firmware is being upgraded, WPS connection is being established, or the router is turned off. 1. 2. 2. Power is off your PC or other wired devices to your modem, the Ethernet outlet or other internet devices. Used as the WAN port at the same time. The following parts are located on or off the router. LAN Port (1-3) For connecting your router. Do not disconnect or power off or the LED is being reset. Power On/Off Button Press this button to Know About Your Router Status Solid blue Pulsing blue Off Indication...
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Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Button and Port Explanation Item USB 3.0 Port (WPS Button) (Wi-Fi Button) Description For connecting your USB storage devices to start the WPS process. Press this button for about 2 seconds to turn on or off the LED of the router should change from pulsing blue to solid on your client device to the router. The LED of your router. (LED Button) Press the LED button to turn on or off the wireless function of your router. 6 Press and hold this WPS button, and immediately press the WPS button on , indicating successful WPS connection.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Button and Port Explanation Item USB 3.0 Port (WPS Button) (Wi-Fi Button) Description For connecting your USB storage devices to start the WPS process. Press this button for about 2 seconds to turn on or off the LED of the router should change from pulsing blue to solid on your client device to the router. The LED of your router. (LED Button) Press the LED button to turn on or off the wireless function of your router. 6 Press and hold this WPS button, and immediately press the WPS button on , indicating successful WPS connection.
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Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Router • Connect Your Router
Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Router • Connect Your Router
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The device also can be mounted on the wall as shown in a location where it will be placed on a shelf or desktop. • Keep the router away from devices with strong electromagnetic interference, such as Bluetooth devices, cordless phones and microwaves. • Generally, the router is placed on a shelf or desktop. Position Your Router • The product should not be located in a place where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as on a horizontal surface, such as to a power source. • Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do ...
The device also can be mounted on the wall as shown in a location where it will be placed on a shelf or desktop. • Keep the router away from devices with strong electromagnetic interference, such as Bluetooth devices, cordless phones and microwaves. • Generally, the router is placed on a shelf or desktop. Position Your Router • The product should not be located in a place where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as on a horizontal surface, such as to a power source. • Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do ...
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Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on . 5. Verify the LED is solid on (red or blue) before moving on the router. 4. Connect your computer to the router. • Method 1: Wired Turn off modem to join the network. 9 Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it . 2. Ethernet cable • Method 2: Wirelessly 1 ) Find the SSID (Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on your smart device, and then select the SSID 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, go to ...
Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on . 5. Verify the LED is solid on (red or blue) before moving on the router. 4. Connect your computer to the router. • Method 1: Wired Turn off modem to join the network. 9 Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it . 2. Ethernet cable • Method 2: Wirelessly 1 ) Find the SSID (Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on your smart device, and then select the SSID 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, go to ...
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...wireless function is enabled and is disabled. Also, the WPS function will be connected to your wireless encryption is WEP. OR TP-Link_XXXX TP-Link_XXXX_5G Other... • Method 3: Use the WPS button Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, and ...cards, can be disabled if your router through this method. Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware Computer Connections are available Wireless Network Connection TP-Link_XXXX TP-Link_XXXX_5G Connect automatically Connect Smart Device < Settings Wi-Fi Wi-Fi CHOOSE A NETWORK... Here we take an Android phone for instance...
...wireless function is enabled and is disabled. Also, the WPS function will be connected to your wireless encryption is WEP. OR TP-Link_XXXX TP-Link_XXXX_5G Other... • Method 3: Use the WPS button Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, and ...cards, can be disabled if your router through this method. Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware Computer Connections are available Wireless Network Connection TP-Link_XXXX TP-Link_XXXX_5G Connect automatically Connect Smart Device < Settings Wi-Fi Wi-Fi CHOOSE A NETWORK... Here we take an Android phone for instance...
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Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router
Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router
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Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router With a web-based utility, it is easy to log in. Then click Let's Get Started to configure and manage the router. Follow the steps below to log in Obtain an IP address automatically mode on any Windows, Mac OS or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. Note: • If the login window does not appear, please refer to your computer. 2. Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in to the FAQ Section. 12 The web-based utility can be used on your router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and create a ...
Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router With a web-based utility, it is easy to log in. Then click Let's Get Started to configure and manage the router. Follow the steps below to log in Obtain an IP address automatically mode on any Windows, Mac OS or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. Note: • If the login window does not appear, please refer to your computer. 2. Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in to the FAQ Section. 12 The web-based utility can be used on your router. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and create a ...
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The router is equipped with a web-based Quick Setup wizard. It contains the following sections: • Use Quick Setup Wizard • Quick Setup Via TP-Link Tether App • Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection • Set Up the Router as an Access Point • Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection ...
The router is equipped with a web-based Quick Setup wizard. It contains the following sections: • Use Quick Setup Wizard • Quick Setup Via TP-Link Tether App • Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection • Set Up the Router as an Access Point • Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection ...
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... the internet. 3. Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 4. 1. To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link (remote management, TP-Link DDNS, and more about the TP-Link Cloud service, please refer to the TP-Link Cloud Service section. • If you do not want to register a TP-Link ID now, you may click Skip to proceed. • If you set up...
... the internet. 3. Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 4. 1. To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link (remote management, TP-Link DDNS, and more about the TP-Link Cloud service, please refer to the TP-Link Cloud Service section. • If you do not want to register a TP-Link ID now, you may click Skip to proceed. • If you set up...
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...service. Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection OR 2. If you can also modify the settings according to the service information provided by your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your ISP. Follow the ...instructions on the page to the newly configured wireless networks of the router and enjoy the internet! 4. 3. Parameters on your TP-Link ID. Select a port for demonstration. 15 Connect your current internet connection settings. You can check your devices to continue the configuration. Follow...
...service. Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection OR 2. If you can also modify the settings according to the service information provided by your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your ISP. Follow the ...instructions on the page to the newly configured wireless networks of the router and enjoy the internet! 4. 3. Parameters on your TP-Link ID. Select a port for demonstration. 15 Connect your current internet connection settings. You can check your devices to continue the configuration. Follow...
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Dynamic IP users are usually equipped with a cable TV or fiber cable. 2 ) If you choose Static IP, enter the information provided by your ISP. PPPoE users usually have DSL cable modems. 16 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 1 ) If you choose Dynamic IP, you choose PPPoE, enter the username and password provided by your ISP in the corresponding fields. 3 ) If you need to select whether to clone the MAC address.
Dynamic IP users are usually equipped with a cable TV or fiber cable. 2 ) If you choose Static IP, enter the information provided by your ISP. PPPoE users usually have DSL cable modems. 16 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 1 ) If you choose Dynamic IP, you choose PPPoE, enter the username and password provided by your ISP in the corresponding fields. 3 ) If you need to select whether to clone the MAC address.