Archer AX20 & AX1800 V1 User Guide

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

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 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. Appearance

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

LED

Status

Indication

(Power)

On

The system has started up successfully.

Flashing

The system is starting up or the firmware is being upgraded. Do not disconnect or power off your router.

Off

Power is off.

(2.4GHz Wireless)

On

The 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled.

Off

The 2.4GHz wireless band is disabled.

(5GHz Wireless)

On

The 5GHz wireless band is enabled.

Off

The 5GHz wireless band is disabled.

(Internet)

Green On

Internet service is available.

Orange On

The router’s Internet port is connected, but the internet service is not available.

Off

The router’s Internet port is unplugged.

(Ethernet)

On

At least one powered-on device is connected to the router’s LAN port.

Off

No powered-on device is connected to the router’s LAN port.

(USB)

On

The USB device is identified and ready to use.

Off

No USB device is plugged in to the USB port.

2.2. The Back Panel

The following parts (view from left to right) are located on the back panel.

Button and Port Explanation

Item

Description

Power Port

For connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power adapter.

Power On/Off Button

Press this button to power on or off the router.

LAN Ports (1/2/3/4)

For connecting your PC or other wired devices to the router.

WAN Port

For connecting to a DSL/Cable modem, or an Ethernet jack.

USB Port

For connecting to a USB storage device.

LED Button

Press the button for 1 second to turn on or off the LEDs of your router.

Reset Button

Press and hold the button until all LEDs turn on to reset the router to its factory default settings.

WPS/Wi-Fi Button

Press the button for 1 second, and immediately press the WPS button on 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.

Antennas

Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the best
Wi-Fi performance.

 
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