01 Quick answers
Log in to the router
Connect to the router's Wi-Fi or plug in with an Ethernet cable, then open a browser.
- Go to http://tplinkwifi.net while connected to the router's network.
- On first login you'll be asked to create a login password. There is no universal default password.
- Follow the Quick Setup to choose your internet connection type and Wi-Fi names.
- You can also use the TP-Link Tether app for the same setup.
Reset to factory defaults
With the router powered on, press and hold the Reset button until the Power LED blinks, then let go. The router restarts with factory settings and the Wi-Fi details on the bottom label. Afterwards, visit tplinkwifi.net to create a new login password.
02 Full PDF manual
The complete official document. Zoom, jump to a page, go fullscreen, download or print it.
Official document published by TP-Link (12.8 MB). Original source: static.tp-link.com. Hosted here for easier reading, and removed on request under our copyright policy.
03 Finding the model number
The label on the bottom shows the model, the hardware version (for example Ver 1.0) and the default Wi-Fi name and password. You need the hardware version to pick the correct firmware.
04 Specifications
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), AX3000 |
| Bands | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| Ports | 1 gigabit WAN, 4 gigabit LAN, 1 USB 3.0 |
| Default login | tplinkwifi.net |
Specifications can vary by region and production year. The rating label on the product is the final word.
05 What's in the TP-Link manual
The official owner's manual is organized into these main sections. Use the page box in the viewer above to jump between them.
- 01Get to know the router
- 02Connect the hardware
- 03Log in
- 04Set up internet connection
- 05TP-Link Cloud
- 06Wireless settings
- 07Guest network
- 08USB settings
- 09Parental controls
- 10Firmware upgrade
- 11FAQ
06 Owner questions
I forgot the admin password. What now?
There's no way to recover it. Reset the router with the Reset button and create a new password when you log in again.
Is the AX55 good for a mesh setup?
It supports TP-Link OneMesh with compatible extenders. Check the firmware version supports OneMesh first.