How to factory reset TP-LINK Archer A9 v6.x router – Default Login & Password

The TP-LINK Archer A9 v6.x router has Gigabit WiFi, 4 N/A ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports. It has a total combined WiFi throughput of 1900 Mpbs.
It is also known as the TP-LINK AC1900 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Router.
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How to factory reset TP-LINK Archer A9 v6.x - Default Login & Password

TP-LINK Archer A9 v6.x default Password , Login & Gateway settings :

Default Gateway IP: 192.168.1.1
Default password: admin
Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default DNS server: 192.168.1.1

How to factory reset (hard reset) TP-LINK Archer A9 v6.x :

You can factory reset your TP-LINK Archer A9 v6.x in the following way(s)
Through the web interface
Open a browser and navigate to the web interface of the router (see default settings below)
In the menu look for System tools and under there find the Factory defaults option
On the Factory defaults page click on the Restore button to perform the reset.
With the RESET/WPS button
Have the unit powered on
Press and hold the reset (sometimes reset/WPS) button for 10 seconds with a paperclip or other sharp object.
When the SYS led start blinking quickly release the reset button and wait for router to boot back up.

TP-LINK Archer A9 v6.x router specifications :

System specs
CPU: 775 MHz
RAM: 128 MiB
Flash: 16 MiB
Custom firmwares: None
Connectivity
WiFi: Gigabit (abgn+ac)
WiFi bands
n/a
WiFi throughput: 1900 Mpbs
WAN
1 x N/A port
ETH
4 x N/A ports
USB-ports: 0
TP-LINK Archer A9 review (quick overview)
Here is the quick comparison of how the TP-LINK Archer A9 compares to
other routers on our site
Average
46/100
Editor
82/100
WiFi
38/100
Hardware
19/100
Current price
$69.98
For a full list of routers and how they compare to the Archer A9 v6.x, check the
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price-competitive router.
Archer A9 v6.x Firmwares
Staying up to date with the latest firmware is a good idea to keep your router even more
secure
from various security flaws.
If you want to squeeze a little bit of extra functionality out of your router, consider
flashing
an open-source firmware like dd-wrt, openWRT or LEDE. Flashing a custom ROM can greatly
increase
the stability and functionality of your old router.
Following are the firmwares that we have identified existing for the TP-LINK Archer A9 v6.x
TP-LINK stock firmware for the Archer A9 v6.x
Stock firmwares for the Archer A9 v6.x are available under the download section on the
modem’s
support page. You can also refer
to the router’s manual for instructions on how to upgrade the firmware.