TP-Link Archer GE800 Archer GE800US V1.6 Quick Installation Guide - Page 2

1 Connect the Hardware • Keep the router vertical while working. Refer to Q5 of Need Help to place the router for optimal Wi-Fi performance. • The combo port pairs a RJ45 port with an SFP+ port. Only one port in the pair can be used at a time. *Images may differ from your actual products. Connect via Ethernet Note: If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet instead of a modem, simply connect the router's 10 Gbps RJ45 port to it. a. Turn off your modem, and remove the backup battery if any. 1 Connect the router's 10 Gbps Combo port to the internet via Ethernet or fiber network. Note: If you want to change the WAN port for internet service, refer to Q1 of Need Help in this guide. Internet Ethernet Cable b. Connect to the router's 10Gbps RJ45 Port. c. Turn on your modem, and wait about 2 minutes for it to restart. OR Connect via fiber 10 Gbps SFP+ a. Connect to your PON stick (not included in the package). PON Stick Fiber-Optic Cable Internet b. Connect to the router's 10 Gbps SFP+ Port. SFP+ 10 Gbps 1 Combo 10 Gbps 1 Internet 2 Connect the power adapter to the router and press the Power button to turn it on. 3 Wait until the LED of the router blinks red or pulses purple and blue before moving on. 2 Set Up the Network Method ONE: Via the TP-Link Tether App 1. Download the Tether app. or Scan for Tether Tether 2. Open the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID. Note: If you don't have an account, create one first. 3. Tap the button in the Tether app and select Gaming Router > Archer GE800. Follow the steps to complete the setup and connect to the internet. Choose Your Device Type Wireless Router Gaming Router Range Extender To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link, bind your TP-Link ID to the router. Method TWO: Via a Web Browser 1. Connect your device to the router wirelessly or with an Ethernet cable. Wireless Password/PIN:XXXXXXXX SSID:TP-Link_XXXX SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G_Gaming SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_6G The default wireless network names (SSIDs) and password are printed on the label at the bottom of the router. 2. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar. Create a password to log in. http://tplinkwifi.net New Password: Confirm Password: Let's Get Started Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to Q2 of Need Help in this guide. 3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection and register for the TP-Link Cloud service. LED Explanation Check the router's working status by following the LEDs. Bottom LED LED Strip Bottom LED LED Strip Connected to internet (Wi-Fi off) Selected RGB Effect Off Connected to internet (Wi-Fi on) Selected RGB Effect Start up Alternate between Blue & Red Disconnected from internet WPS in progress/ Router reseting/ Router being upgraded Blinking Red Blinking Blue Power off Off Button Explanation Physical buttons are located on the front of the router. WPS Wi-Fi Acceleration LED Button Button Button Button Press the WPS button, and immediately press the WPS button on your client device to start the WPS process. Press and hold this button for about 2 seconds to turn on or off the wireless function of your router. Press this button to turn on Game Mode. Press and hold this button for about 2 seconds to turn off the Game Mode. Press this button to turn the router's LED on or off. Press and hold this button for about 2 seconds to switch RGB effects. True Gaming Acceleration The router prioritizes and accelerates your online gaming to always run at top performance. • Gaming Port Automatically prioritizes your game device traffic, letting you focus on play, not battling for bandwidth. Setup 1. Connect your gaming device to the Gaming Port of your router using an Ethernet cable. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Game Center > Game Acceleration > QoS. Enable QoS and fill in the maximum bandwidth provided by your ISP. • QoS Automatically detects and optimizes gaming streams to accelerate your game applications, even on a crowded network, to run at high speeds. Setup 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Game Center > Game Acceleration > QoS. Enable QoS and fill in the maximum bandwidth provided by your ISP. 3. Choose Gaming. • GPN Slash your game ping and packet loss with GPN (Gamers Private Network). A shorter path from gamers to game servers driven by real-time measurements and AI is your secret weapon for winning. Setup 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Game Center > Game Acceleration. Log in to the account of your subscribed GPN service and select the device your want to accelerate. • Gear Acceleration Prioritize and accelerate your game devices on a crowded network to reduce game latency and boost game speed. Setup 1. Visit h
ttp://tplinkwifi.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Game Center > Game Acceleration > Gear Acceleration and turn on Device Priority to prioritize internet traffic for specific devices. • Mobile Game Acceleration Minimize lag and latency for mobile gaming during network congestion to give yourself the edge whether you're playing solo or on a team. Setup: 1. Launch the Tether app. 2. Go to Game Center and enable Game Boost.