TP Link AX1800 Wifi 6 Router Unboxing and Setup - Windows, Mac, Mobile - Model Archer AX21

TP Link AX1800 Wifi 6 Router Unboxing and Setup - (Archer AX21)
Link to the TP-Link AX1800: amzn.to/3UJYhhz
In this video, I will walk you through the unboxing and setup of the TP-Link AX1800 Wifi Router. I will set the router's WiFi network up using a Windows computer and web browser. I will also show some aspects of the router's firmware update options.

[@darkestmoonoriginal]

I just bought this router and I haven’t played with one in years, this video helped me not stress about setting it up

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[@nsatyamurthy2282]

What a beautiful and clear presentation! One of the best instructions I have ever come across on KZbin. I look forward to your other videos online. Thanks a million!

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[@DaveReedy]

I have not connected a router in over six years. This video was step by step, and easily understood. I recommend that anyone has a connection problem to visit your videos. You mad my life so easy today. Thank you so very, very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[@santhasankar3651]

An effective demonstration; easy for everyone to follow.

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[@haye1982]

Excellent video. Very clear, consise and easy to follow. I just got this today from Amazon and this video made setup a breeze!

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[@derekortiz1612]

Thank you for posting this video. Very satisfying tone and thorough process!

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[@danmahler9063]

Clear, Smooth, Well-paced, Succinct presentation - Thank You.

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[@xansuarez9690]

Perfect install with no issues. Thanks!

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[@myrenekero9523]

Honestly this saved me a lot of stress, thank you for doing this video! I am however coming to a problem on the second last step, before it has you select whether to update automatically it does a connection test. I've fixed around with the wires, I've made sure I followed the settings, not sure what else to do to fix this

[@T94869]

Did you find solution?

[@robbruno6713]

Thank you so much for this video! It help me so much!

[@royaldrones1]

Can you please let me know whether it has URL filtering for everyone who uses this router ? Other than the parental control(profile based content filtering)

[@barrybrandon8387]

Wow that was perfect. I appreciate your step by step, thank you.

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[@user-fq8gh1qv3w]

Thanks for your demo of this product. Recently, I purchased this model and will start my setup after your response. I am currently using a refurbished replacement that TP-Link sent me since their first router was defective. I want to setup my new Archer AX21 and realized that I already have an Admin Password setup when I first setup the refurbished replacement of the same model. Do I need to create a new Admin Password when I setup the newly purchased one? Will the system be confused when I want to login later since they both are the same model and doesn't know that I want to keep the replacement as a backup? I appreciate any ideas you might have on doing this in a smart way.

[@24hourgmtchannel64]

My question is as an existing Archer C7 v.4 owner, I'm currious if their would there any real benefit to upgrading to the AX21?

[@Firsthand35]

So after purchasing you still need a wifi box to connect this to? I purchased one with the intention of using it and returning the one I rent. But every video I see they have to connect this to a wifi box.

[@user-uj2dw7mi7x]

I have at&t and their internet provides a modem-router. I am having trouble with the internet connection when i just use the white cord to the broadband link. However, if I use the modem-router I have internet access on the new router tp link but it is also working along side the modem-router from at&t and does not provide the quick download/ stream service. Any ideas to make this work? or do i need to call at&t to figure out the solution.

[@vcmdpropulsion126]

trying to run smart plugs for power management. and this spectrum router wont do it. is there a way to keep the 2.4 and 5 separated.

[@DeepakSharma-ng2bc]

Can you please let me know that how to connect D-Link AX1800 wifi mesh with the modem?

[@brunogt1982]

Well done sir 👍🏼

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[@leandroperez295]

Can you connect the router on link 1 the first orange plug directly to the computer

[@Germany_Offical54]

Thank you so much

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[@charliemcshane3567]

Can I use this router if my modem is in the completely opposite side of the house? Like, can I plug the router into an ethernet port? If that would work it would be perfect but I'm not sure what to buy to get the actual wifi in that part of the house

[@o.c.g.m9426]

Who whoo whoa.....where did vortex come from. I'm trying to buy this router and this has been the best explanation of set up so far but you threw me for a loop with that vortex

[@rakiaayyana.4324]

he just changed the network name.

[@DJ-rd8vb]

Great video! Question: If I keep the ID and password they provided, I may still see 2 separate IDs(one with -5G), yes? Because I have some 2.4 G only devices. I am not sure if the ‘smart choose’ function is working

[@Reviewlamp]

You will see both networks visible if the Smart Wifi option is disabled.

[@carlabrauer7303]

Mine is ct he Xfinity modem and has a lot of ports. Which one should I use?

[@JTrue10]

Thank you so much for your help. I set everything up but was wondering why I didn't have a separate 2.4ghz. it's nice to know I don't have to reset everything.

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[@carlabrauer7303]

I have the newest xfinity tower modem. Can you send me a picture of how is supposed to be connected on the back of the modem from xfinity?

[@miguelhernandez-it1dy]

after set up can I connect wirelessly other devices???

[@tyik]

I bought it just to replace the one from ISP. Followed the instruction, could not connect to the internet. In fact once the router is powered up, the internet indicator light is already in amber colour no matter what you set up. But plug in the old one, there is internet. What is the problem?

[@Wheesyu]

What modem were you using in this video?

[@richo8767]

Thanks. This all worked but once I disabled smart connect (because I have a device that specifically needs 2.4GHz) and renamed the 2.4GHz connection, ONLY that one appears in my list of connections for my PC. All of our Apple devices find the 5GHz network without issue but my Windows PC does not know it exists, even when manually typing in the name (other network)

[@Reviewlamp]

Does your Windows computer have a 5.8ghz wifi receiver? Some older PCs do not have that option.

[@richro65]

@@Reviewlamp I bet that is the problem. My computer is quite old. I have just purchased a new WiFi card for it. Thanks for the reply

[@johnclarke6647]

I did not get a default pe card. What should I do?

[@rickrounds2173]

Question: Will a 2.4Ghz device (power plug, smart power strip) 'see' the TP Link network and automatically connect or do the router settings have to be changed to 2.4Ghz to connect these types of devices? Thank you for that video.

[@Reviewlamp]

A 2.4ghz device should be able to see this router.

[@matt236999]

Hello considering getting this to extend range. Question is can I set this up while keeping original ssid network named CenturyLink instead of creating new connection names and passwords? Is there a way to set it up as an access point rather than router mode? Thank you so much

[@Reviewlamp]

For that purpose I would recommend a simple Wifi extender like this: amzn.to/4amOdEu

[@oldgoat50]

Thanks for the post. 73 year oldgoat who got lucky and got it to work with no card in the box. Speed is now 320mbps on my Firestick on my Sony 4k TV. Thanks

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[@rinat69]

whats the difference between ax23 and this one?

[@Habitz85]

Bought this same one and for some reason it just keeps booting itself. All the lights will go solid for maybe 5 seconds then it reboots. And it does this constantly.

[@Twistess]

does it have to stay connected to the modem or could i have a wireless connection to it after the initial setup?

[@Reviewlamp]

Yes, it does have to stay connected to the modem

[@jasonmorgan4544]

I don't have Wi-Fi 6 in the house the only thing is I got is Wi-Fi 6 is my desktop everything else runs off my current 5G 2.4 router will that do and will it work

[@denny8567]

What’s the download speed like using this one?

[@lendemoss7473]

I just bought the AX1800 router on Amazon. Mine didn't come with that convenient card, so I'll make my own. I can get the router ID and password off the back of the router.

[@Reviewlamp]

That’s a great idea

[@carlabrauer7303]

How do I connect this to My Xfinity newest tower modem?

[@rodneyfoust9842]

I have quite a few devices connected to my old router. Will I have to now reset everything to recognize this new router?

[@Reviewlamp]

The only solution is to use the same exact Wifi network name and password as the old router when setting up your new one. That way your devices will have no idea anything really changed

[@najlaaabdullah164]

How to make this router extend the wifi without cable

[@Ish123]

If I don’t have a modem can I still use this by connecting and Ethernet into my gaming console

[@Reviewlamp]

You will need some internet service from your provider in the form of a modem or an ethernet cable from their box. This simply takes wired internet and turns it into a wifi network.

[@elian4380]

If I were to get this for my gaming PC, would it be able to be hard wired? As of right now I had my modem in the garage and my current router in my room(on top of garage) with the Internet cord going under through a wall and into in the router and an ethernet from router to PC. Will this still work with a different router not provided from my service provider. Thanks for the video! It looks like an easy set up if I could do it.

[@thelifeofcaleb4967]

yeah it should work, i'm doing the same thing

[@mikeboonejr]

Could I use the same WiFi name as I used for old router, or do I need to have two separate WiFi names?

[@Reviewlamp]

You can use the same name, if the old Wifi router is no longer on.

[@gtalcs1675]

Do you need modem for it cuz I don't have that I have the old wifi router

[@Reviewlamp]

You will need a modem of some kind. But it is highly likely your old router might have the modem built in. You will want to contact your internet service provider to check.

[@BlackXNoir]

Can it work like an extender...without the modem connecting to it

[@Reviewlamp]

Yes it can. But you’re better off buying a dedicated extender like this one: amzn.to/45Go9AQ

[@anthonyramirez465]

Hey man so I have everything set up and it says no internet connection do you know what I need to do?

[@Reviewlamp]

Did you complete the entire setup process using the web browser?

[@bloodymoh6943]

I did it but the WiFi is still slow on 2.4 ghz on pc

[@KM-dx6fr]

Hi there, thanks for the video set up. If this router works to different wifi connection when I take it out of my place to somewhere else? I look forward to see your respond. thanks Khosro

[@Reviewlamp]

Yes. You can move the same router to a different internet connection and use the same wifi network

[@KM-dx6fr]

@ReviewLamp thank you. Do I need to connect it with internet cable , or will it work without an internet cable connection Thanks Khosro

[@rainiercorpuz]

i have gaming set up in my room. does this kind of router can penetrate thru walls? btw my modem is in living room

[@Reviewlamp]

Yes, it can be used in most homes

[@con5017]

I have my internet provided router downstairs and I want a wired connection upstairs, will this work?

[@Reviewlamp]

Yes. It should work fine for a small house. For a larger house I recommend something like this: amzn.to/48q6MpV

[@miguelhernandez-it1dy]

because it was the reason why I purchesed it

[@awesomerollingskycrusher7453]

Can i connect this router to my gaming console wirelessly?

[@Reviewlamp]

Yes

[@thanos5220]

Dess this support mesh

[@jdtractorman7445]

Will two routers conflict with one another if they are in the same residence?

[@Reviewlamp]

They will not, as long as they are not positioned too close to each other

[@itistime1719]

How do I change country please

[@DRTH411]

Mine didn’t come with that wifi intro card. I bought it brand new.

[@Reviewlamp]

The wifi password is also on the bottom of the router

[@whatshouldbemyusernam]

How much do i need to pay per month or i don't need to pay

[@chuparmelapolla1]

Awesome, thank you for the help. My father was the computer geek in the family. We always turned to him for this type of information, but we lost him in the beginning of the 2023. I appreciate the time you took to make this.. Now my mom has internet again

[@Reviewlamp]

Sorry to hear about your dad. Glad I could help. Hang in there, things will get better.

[@o.c.g.m9426]

Sorry for your loss

[@chuparmelapolla1]

@@o.c.g.m9426 Thank you, appreciate it

[@chuparmelapolla1]

@@Reviewlamp Thank you, it did started to get better without him.. Life is different now

[@cameronwiseman8685]

What about paying monthly for internet?

[@Reviewlamp]

You still have to pay monthly for internet. This isn’t a free internet device. This just takes your wired internet connection and converts it to a wireless connection.

[@leopaket7593]

Can I use this router as an AP connected to another router?

[@Reviewlamp]

Yes

[@likea9ine]

Do you need to hook it into the modem

[@Reviewlamp]

Yes

[@likea9ine]

@@Reviewlamp Your late i alr got it

[@ap5_]

mines did not come with the wifi pass code in the box what should i do ?

[@damiannavarro9834]

Neither did mine. It's underneath the router

[@Reviewlamp]

Yes, the wifi password can also be found underneath the router.

[@rockstargaming7605]

The website is asking for a local password. What is that ?

[@carlabrauer7303]

I cannot connect once I change the name and password. What am I doing wrong?

[@Forerunner4]

Does it automatically connect to your provider

[@Reviewlamp]

Yes, as long as you make the connections shown in the video

[@vexd8929]

Can this router still work even if its not connected to my modem via ethernet?

[@Reviewlamp]

No. It needs an internet connection to it

[@neiliewheeliebin]

​@@ReviewlampHe's talking about the router network functionality sharing between devices, surely it doesn't need internet for that

[@sshaw4429]

2.4 setup instructions

[@williamflyckt76]

Does not work for 2 playstation 4s its to weak for some reason.

[@juanfelipequinteiroseragop3558]

hey man, my tp link keeps restarting or just powering off, can u help me pls??

[@neiliewheeliebin]

Bad power supply

[@chrisg9212]

will i get charged extra by my provider for doing this?

[@Reviewlamp]

No. This just converts your wired internet connection into wifi

[@whitetrashandhellbound6905]

Great explanation but my newTP Link Ax1800 is connected, all LEDs on a sthey should be. The Password works fine, everything going as it should go as per the instructions... but it gives me the signal "Internet May Not Be Available" when I connect to the TP Router Network. I am at a loss. I don't understand DNS and all shit enough to be messing with things. In my experience when you go down that Rabbit Hole it is just never ending. I wish it was just plug and play. 2023 and I have to rewrite the DNS still? Fuck this, it's going back... someone else can deal with this issue. My modem works fine, I just wanted a cool looking Router for my gaming Setup 😒

[@snapnpiksallthetime7672]

Mine did not come with a card like the one shown, is my password on the back of my router??

[@Reviewlamp]

Yes. It is on the bottom of the unit

[@angelreynavillasmil]

Ningún router wi-fi si mi wi-fi 5 sirve de nada así sea AC o AX si no tiene la tecnología de ancho de banda de ancho de canal de 160 mhz no sirve de nada

[@leandroperez295]

Can you connect the router on link 1 the first orange plug directly to the computer