Archer AX6000 V1 User Guide
- About This Guide
- Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router
- Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware
- Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router
- Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection
- Chapter 5 TP-Link Cloud Service
- Chapter 6 Guest Network
- Chapter 7 USB Settings
- Chapter 8 HomeCare – Parental Controls, QoS, Antivirus
- Chapter 9 Network Security
- Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding
- Chapter 11 VPN Server
- Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings
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Chapter 13 Manage the Router
- Set Up System Time
- Control LEDs
- Test the Network Connectivity
- Test Your Internet Speed
- Upgrade the Firmware
- Backup and Restore Configuration Settings
- Set the Router to Reboot Regularly
- Change the Administrator Account
- Password Recovery
- Local Management
- Remote Management
- System Log
- Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics
- System Parameters
- Log Out
- Chapter 14 Work with Alexa and IFTTT
- FAQ
- Authentication
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:
Archer AX6000, TP-Link’s first router with next-generation 802.11ax Wi-Fi Technology, achieves Wi-Fi performance at its ultimate level. The revolutionary combination of OFDMA, 8×8 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.
2.1. Top Panel
The router’s LED is on the top panel. You can check the router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
LED Explanation
| LED | Status | Indication |
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| Solid Blue | The router is working normally. |
| Circulating Blue | The system is starting up or the router is being reset. | |
| Circulating Blue in Parallel | The firmware is being upgraded or WPS connection is being established. | |
| Solid Orange | The router is connected to the internet, but the wireless function is off. | |
| Solid Red | No internet connection. |
2.2. The Side and Back Panel
The following parts (view from left to right) are located on the side and rear panel.
| Item | Description |
| USB 3.0 Ports (Type A + Type C ) | For connecting your USB storage devices to the router. |
| Power On/Off Button | Press this button to power on or off the router. |
| 2.5 Giga WAN Port | For connecting to a DSL/Cable modem, or an Ethernet jack. |
| LAN Ports (1-8) | For connecting your PC or other wired devices to the router. |
| Power Port | For connecting the router to power socket via the provided power adapter. |
| Reset Button | Use a pin to press and hold the button until the LED begins circulating blue to its factory default settings. |
| Item | Description |
| WPS Button | Press the WPS button, and immediately press the WPS button on your client to start the WPS process. |
| Wi-Fi Button | Press and hold the Wi-Fi button for 2 seconds to turn on or off the wireless function of your router. |
| LED Button | Press the LED button to turn on or off the LED of your router. |