TP-Link Archer AX55 AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 router
- Category
- Routers
- Model number
- Archer AX55, Archer AX55 V1, Archer AX55 V1.6, Archer AX55 V4, Archer AX55 V4.6
- Region
- United States
- Verified
- Power LED on
- Power LED, slow blinking
- Power LED, quick blinking
- Power LED off
- 2.4 GHz Wireless LED on
- 2.4 GHz Wireless LED off
- 5 GHz Wireless LED on
- 5 GHz Wireless LED off
- Internet LED, Blue on
- Internet LED, orange
- Internet LED off
- Ethernet LED on
- Ethernet LED off
- USB LED on
- USB LED blinking
- USB LED off
- No internet access after setup is finished
- How to reset the router with the Reset button
- How to reset the router from the web page
- How to recover a forgotten web management password
- How to find the Wi-Fi name and password
- How to change the Wi-Fi name and password
- How to connect a device with WPS
- How to update the firmware from the web page
- How to update the firmware from a downloaded file
- How to set up the router as an access point
- How to reboot the router on a schedule
- How to turn the LEDs off at night
- How to forward a port to a device
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Indicator lights
| Indicator | Meaning | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Power LED on | The system has started up successfully. | Checks |
| Power LED, slow blinking | The router is starting up or the firmware is being upgraded. | Checks |
| Power LED, quick blinking | A WPS connection is in progress. | Checks |
| Power LED off | The router has no power. | Checks |
| 2.4 GHz Wireless LED on | The 2.4 GHz wireless band is enabled. | Checks |
| 2.4 GHz Wireless LED off | The 2.4 GHz wireless band is disabled. | Checks |
| 5 GHz Wireless LED on | The 5 GHz wireless band is enabled. | Checks |
| 5 GHz Wireless LED off | The 5 GHz wireless band is disabled. | Checks |
| Internet LED, Blue on | Internet service is available. | Checks |
| Internet LED, orange | The Internet port is connected, but internet service is not available. | Checks |
| Internet LED off | The Internet port is unplugged. | Checks |
| Ethernet LED on | At least one powered-on device is connected to an Ethernet port. | Checks |
| Ethernet LED off | No powered-on device is connected to an Ethernet port. | Checks |
| USB LED on | The inserted USB device is ready to use. | Checks |
| USB LED blinking | A USB device is being identified. | Checks |
| USB LED off | No device is plugged into the USB port. | Checks |
Power LED on
The Power LED is lit. The system has started up successfully.
Power LED, slow blinking
The Power LED blinks slowly. The router is starting up or the firmware is being upgraded.
- Leave the router connected to power until the LED stops blinking slowly.
Power LED, quick blinking
The Power LED blinks quickly. A WPS connection is in progress.
Power LED off
The Power LED is off. The router has no power.
- Press the Power On/Off button on the back panel to power on the router.
Source Source: 1.2.1 Top Panel and 1.2.2 Back Panel, pp. 4, 6
2.4 GHz Wireless LED on
The 2.4 GHz Wireless LED is lit. The 2.4 GHz wireless band is enabled.
2.4 GHz Wireless LED off
The 2.4 GHz Wireless LED is off. The 2.4 GHz wireless band is disabled.
- Press and hold the WPS/Wi-Fi button for more than 2 seconds to turn the wireless function on.
Source Source: 1.2.1 Top Panel and 1.2.2 Back Panel, pp. 5, 6
5 GHz Wireless LED on
The 5 GHz Wireless LED is lit. The 5 GHz wireless band is enabled.
5 GHz Wireless LED off
The 5 GHz Wireless LED is off. The 5 GHz wireless band is disabled.
- Press and hold the WPS/Wi-Fi button for more than 2 seconds to turn the wireless function on.
Source Source: 1.2.1 Top Panel and 1.2.2 Back Panel, pp. 5, 6
Internet LED, Blue on
The Internet LED is solid blue. Internet service is available.
Internet LED, orange
The Internet LED is solid orange. The Internet port is connected, but internet service is not available.
- Follow the checks for no internet access after setup. See No internet access after setup is finished.
Internet LED off
The Internet LED is off. The Internet port is unplugged.
Ethernet LED on
The Ethernet LED is lit. At least one powered-on device is connected to an Ethernet port.
Ethernet LED off
The Ethernet LED is off. No powered-on device is connected to an Ethernet port.
USB LED on
The USB LED is lit. The inserted USB device is ready to use.
USB LED blinking
The USB LED blinks. A USB device is being identified.
USB LED off
The USB LED is off. No device is plugged into the USB port.
Problems
- No internet access after setup is finished2 causes in the manual. First: the router status page (Advanced > Network > Status) shows a valid IP address.
How-to
- How to reset the router with the Reset buttonWhen you want to restore factory default settings, or have forgotten the web management password and cannot recover it.
- How to reset the router from the web pageWhen you can log in to the router and want to restore factory defaults.
- How to recover a forgotten web management passwordWhen you cannot log in at http://tplinkwifi.net.
- How to find the Wi-Fi name and passwordWhen you need the wireless network name (SSID) and password.
- How to change the Wi-Fi name and passwordWhen you want a new wireless network name (SSID) or password.
- How to connect a device with WPSWhen a device supports WPS and you want to join it to the Wi-Fi without typing the password.
- How to update the firmware from the web pageWhen the web page shows the upgrade icon, or you want to check for new firmware.
- How to update the firmware from a downloaded fileWhen you downloaded a firmware file for the router from tp-link.com.
- How to set up the router as an access pointWhen you want the router to add Wi-Fi to an existing wired network.
- How to reboot the router on a scheduleWhen you want the router to restart at a set time.
- How to turn the LEDs off at nightWhen the LEDs are too bright in a bedroom or living room.
- How to forward a port to a deviceWhen an outside user must reach a server on your local network, such as a web server on port 80.
Settings
| Setting | Options | Default | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFDMA | Enabled, disabled | Disabled | Lets multiple users transmit at the same time; the full benefit needs clients that also support OFDMA. Set under Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. | Source: 6.1 Specify Wireless Settings, p. 28 |
| TWT (Target Wake Time) | Enabled, disabled | Disabled | Lets 802.11ax routers and clients negotiate periods to send and receive data, so clients sleep between sessions. Set under Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings. | Source: 6.1 Specify Wireless Settings, p. 28 |
LED meanings
| Light | Colour | State | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | on | The system has started up successfully. | |
| Power | blinking | The router is starting up or the firmware is being upgraded. | |
| Power | blinking | A WPS connection is in progress. | |
| Power | off | The router has no power. | |
| 2.4 GHz Wireless | on | The 2.4 GHz wireless band is enabled. | |
| 2.4 GHz Wireless | off | The 2.4 GHz wireless band is disabled. | |
| 5 GHz Wireless | on | The 5 GHz wireless band is enabled. | |
| 5 GHz Wireless | off | The 5 GHz wireless band is disabled. | |
| Internet | Blue | on | Internet service is available. |
| Internet | Orange | on | The Internet port is connected, but internet service is not available. |
| Internet | off | The Internet port is unplugged. | |
| Ethernet | on | At least one powered-on device is connected to an Ethernet port. | |
| Ethernet | off | No powered-on device is connected to an Ethernet port. | |
| USB | on | The inserted USB device is ready to use. | |
| USB | blinking | A USB device is being identified. | |
| USB | off | No device is plugged into the USB port. |
Specifications
The TP-Link user guide for the Archer AX55 defines six LEDs on the front: Power, 2.4 GHz Wireless, 5 GHz Wireless, Internet, Ethernet and USB, with the Internet LED showing blue or orange. Source: 1.2.1 Top Panel, LED Explanation, pp. 4, 5
The web management page is at http://tplinkwifi.net. Source: FAQ Q3 Cannot log in to the web management page, pp. 122 (V1 and V1.6 guide: 103)
The preset wireless network name (SSID) and password are printed on the label of the router. Source: 6.1 Specify Wireless Settings, p. 28
| Ports | Four LAN ports (1-4), one WAN port, one USB port. | Source: 1.2.2 Back Panel, Button and Port Explanation, p. 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless bands | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. | Source: 1.2.1 Top Panel, LED Explanation, p. 5 |
| Mesh feature, V4 and V4.6 guide | EasyMesh. | Source: Chapter 10 EasyMesh, p. 50 |
| Mesh feature, V1 guide | OneMesh. | Source: Chapter 10 OneMesh, p. 50 |
| Web management addresses | http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1. | Source: FAQ Q3 Cannot log in to the web management page, pp. 122 (V1 and V1.6 guide: 103) |
Recalls
No exact-model match for Archer AX55 in the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall database, checked . Recalls can name model families, so also check current recalls for TP-Link.
Sources
- User Guide, AX3000 Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router Archer AX55 (V4, V4.6). TP-Link Systems Inc. Document 1910013469, revision REV4.0.0, 2023, 142 pages, en-US. static.tp-link.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- User Guide, AX3000 Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router Archer AX55 (V1). TP-Link Systems Inc. Document 1910013020, revision REV1.0.0, 2022, 122 pages, en-US. static.tp-link.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
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