TP-Link Archer A10 User Manual
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Connect the Hardware
Modem
Power adapter
Power adapter
Router
Connect the power adapter
to the router and turn it on.
Note: If the 2.4 GHz LED and 5 GHz LED are off, press and hold the
Wi-Fi On/Off button on the side panel for 2 seconds, then release
the button. Both LEDs will turn solid on.
Check for the following LEDs to confirm
the hardware connection, then refer to the
next section to set up the internet.
Power on the modem,
and then wait about 2
minutes for it to restart.
Unplug your modem, and remove
the backup battery if it has one.
Connect the powered-off
modem to the router’s Internet
port with an Ethernet cable.
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Quick Installation Guide
Set up with videos:
Scan the QR code or visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#wi--routers
to search for the setup video of your product model.
5GHz
On
2.4GHz
On
Power
On
Internet
On
If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet, connect the router’s Internet port to it, then follow Step 3 and Step 5.
If you want to congure this new router as an access point to extend your network, refer to the Access Point Mode
section on the back page.
Q5. What should I do if I forget my wireless network password?
If you haven’t changed the default wireless password, it can be found on the
product label at the bottom of the router.
If you have changed the default wireless password, log in to the router’s web
management page, and go to Basic > Wireless to obtain or reset your wireless
password.
Safety Information
• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
• Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
• Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
Ethernet cable
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Let’s Get Started
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New Password
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Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App
1. Download the Tether app.
Scan for Tether Tether
or
Method TWO: Via a Web Browser
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Wired
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.
Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in the
address bar. Create a login password to log in.
Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up an internet connection and register the
TP-Link Cloud service.
2. Connect the router to the internet.
Wireless
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to Q1 of Need Help? in this guide.
a
b
Find the SSID and wireless password printed on the label of the router.
a
Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi settings of your smart device,
and then select the SSID to join the network.
b
Connect your device to the router (wired or wireless).1.
Need Help?
Q1. What should I do if I cannot access the web management page?
Reboot your router and try again.
If the computer is set to a static IP address, change its settings to obtain an IP
address automatically.
Verify that http://tplinkwifi.net is correctly entered in the web browser. Alternatively,
enter http://192.168.0.1 or http://192.168.1.1 in the web browser and press Enter.
Use another web browser and try again.
Disable then re-enable the network adapter being used.
Q2. What should I do if I cannot access the internet?
Reboot your modem and router, then try again.
Check if you have an internet connection by connecting a computer directly to the
modem using an Ethernet cable. If you don’t, contact your internet service provider.
Log in to the web management page of the router, and go to the Basic > Network
Map page to check whether the internet IP address is valid or not. If it is, please run
the Quick Setup again; otherwise, recheck the hardware connection.
For cable modem users, log in to the web management page of the router. Go to
Advanced > Network > Internet > MAC Clone, click Use Current Computer MAC
Address and click Save, then reboot both the modem and the router.
Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?
While the router is powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button on the
side panel until all LEDs go off, then release the button.
Log in to the web management page of the router. Go to Advanced > System Tools
> Backup & Restore, and click Factory Restore. The router will restore and reboot
automatically.
Q4. What should I do if I forget my web management page password?
If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, click Forgot password on the login page and
then follow the instructions to reset the password.
Alternatively, press and hold the Reset button on the side panel until all LEDs go off
to reset the router. Wait for the router to reboot, then visit http://tplinkwifi.net to
create a new login password.
Connect your phone to the router.
To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link, tap Bind Now
when prompted and follow the instructions to register and bind
a TP-Link ID to your cloud router.
With TP-Link ID, you can conveniently manage your home
network from your smartphone or tablet via the Tether app, no
matter where you find yourself.
2.
Connect the router to the internet.
3.
Register the TP-Link Cloud service.4.
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This device is not bound to any
TP-Link ID. Please bind for remote
management and more functions.
Launch the Tether app. Select the model of your router from
the device list.
Create a login password.
Follow the steps to connect to the internet.
Find the product label at the bottom of the router.
Scan the QR code to join the preset 2.4 GHz
network directly, or use the default network names
(SSIDs) and password to join the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz
network.
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SSID:TP-Link_XXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G
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Set Up the Network
For technical support, replacement services, user guides and more information,
please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support, or simply scan the QR code.
If you have any suggestions or needs on the product guides,
you are welcome to email techwriter@tp-link.com.cn.
To communicate with TP-Link users or engineers, please visit
https://community.tp-link.com to join the TP-Link Community.
TP-Link Cloud Service
TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. You can set
up and enjoy cloud functions via the Tether app or through the web management page
at http://tplinkwi.net
Remote Management
Easily manage your home network when you are out and about via the
Tether app on your smartphone or tablet.
Timely Upgrade Notifications
Keep you informed of the latest rmware updates, ensuring that your
router stays at its best.
One for All
Manage multiple TP-Link Cloud devices, all from a single TP-Link ID.
Device
Access Point Mode
Existing Router
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Ethernet
Internet
New Router Clients
If you already have a router, you can switch this new router to Access Point mode to
extend your existing network. Follow the steps below.
1. Power on the router.
2. Connect the router’s Internet port to your existing router’s Ethernet port via an
Ethernet cable as shown above.
3. Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using the
SSIDs (network name) and Wireless Password printed on the label of the router.
4. Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar. Create a
password to log in.
5. Go to Advanced
>
Operation Mode, select Access Point and click Save.
6. Wait for the router to reboot, then log in and follow the Quick Setup to complete the
setup.