How to hard reset 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 hard reset Archer A9 v6.x - Default Login & Password

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

You can hard reset your Archer A9 v6.x with ways bellow
Use 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.
Use 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.

Archer A9 v6.x default Login & Password, factory 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

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)
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other routers on our site
Average
46/100
Editor
82/100
WiFi
38/100
Hardware
19/100
Current price
$69.98
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