Archer MX700 Setup Guide
Welcome! Let’s get your router up and running together.
This guide makes setup simple for everyone, covering helpful accessibility resources, what’s in the box, how it looks, and where to begin.
Our Tether app and web management page also offer accessibility features, such as increasing page contrast, switching to landscape mode and increasing font size. You can enable them during router setup for an easier and more enjoyable experience! For more accessibility guidance, refer to Accessibility Support.
Note: For some models, Accessibility features will be supported by subsequent firmware upgrades.
Now, ready to explore your router and get connected?
Step 1. Learn About Your Router
This section introduces the router’s package contents and appearance, including its ports, buttons, and product label.
1. Unbox Your Router
Your package includes: a router, a power adapter, an Ethernet cable, and installation guides.
Power Adapter: A block-shaped charger with a cord. Plug it into the router’s power slot to power on the router.
Ethernet Cable: A thick, smooth cord with a slightly stiff feel. It has a rectangular plastic connector at each end, with a small lever-like clip on top. To use it, align the connector with the Ethernet port on your device and push it in until you hear or feel a click. The clip helps secure the connection; you can press it down to remove the cable when needed.
2. Appearance
The router is a rectangular shape, similar to a large, thick book designed to sit on a flat surface, such as a table or shelf. Its top and bottom are flat trapezoids, and the larger side is the bottom with two nearly square plastic footpads on both edges. It has no external antennas.
First, with its footpads facing down, place the router on a flat surface.
Next, face directly the side that has recessed square opening ports and buttons aligned in a row. This side is the back panel. You’ll find an External Antenna Connector Cover in the middle of the back panel: It is a rectangular cover with a lever-like clip at the bottom for opening it. Under the cover are two metal interfaces for installing 4G/3G external antennas.
Below the cover are a few ports and buttons lined up in a row. Here’s what they are, from left to right:
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Power On/Off Button: A round, protruding button. Press it to turn the router on or off. The button is pressed down a little when the router is powered on and pops up when powered off.
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Power Slot: A round opening port with a metal pin in the middle. Plug in the power adapter to supply power.
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1 Gbps WAN/LAN Port: A square RJ-45 port, for connecting to your modem or Ethernet outlet.
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Three LAN Ports: Three square RJ-45 ports, for connecting additional wired devices.
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Reset Button: A tiny recessed hole (needs a pin to press). Press and hold for at least 5 seconds to reset the router to its factory settings.
Now, lay the router down while keeping the back panel facing upwards. There is a recessed label and a SIM card slot on the bottom of the router:
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Product Label: located at the center of the bottom panel. It includes: the router’s default network name (SSID), and the MAC address.
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SIM Card Slot: An oval card slot on the upper side of the product label, for inserting the Nano SIM Card. When inserting the card, first hold it perpendicular to the bottom of the router. Now, the gold contacts shall face right and the notch should be in lower left corner of the SIM card. Then insert it vertically into the slot until you hear or feel a click.
Step 2. Set Up Your Router
1. Position your router. Make sure that the router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired devices. If possible, try moving it closer to a window for better signal.
2. Scan the QR code below to download and install the Tether app. Then follow the app instructions to set up your router.
Alternatively, you can click the button below to download and install the Tether app for iOS or Android.
Note: Please remain online (Wi-Fi or mobile data) throughout the app download and login steps.
Tip: You can also cable and set up your router with a web browser by visiting http://tplinkmodem.net or http://192.168.1.1. For detailed information, please refer to the router’s quick installation guide or user guide.
Support
For technical support, replacement services, user guides, and other information about your product model, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/
*TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directive 2019/882/EU. The original EU Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/ce/