TP-Link AC5400 - User Manual

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Connect the Hardware Congure the Router

Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App

1. Download the Tether app.

Scan for Tether

Tether

Method TWO: Via a Web Browser

1. Connect your device to the router wirelessly

or with an Ethernet cable.

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.

3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to

set up the internet connection and

Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to

Q1 of Need Help? in this guide.

Internet

Connect the powered-off

modem to the router’s Internet

port with an Ethernet cable.

Power on the modem, and then wait about 2

minutes for it to restart.

Connect the power adapter to

the router and turn on the router.

Verify the LED on the top is solid

on (red or white) before moving on.

Choose your device type

Archer C5400X

Range Extender

Router

3. Tap the button in the Tether app and

select Archer C5400X. Follow the steps

to complete the setup and connect to

the internet.

If your internet connection is through an Ethernet cable directly from the wall instead of through a DSL /

Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable to the router’s Internet port, and then follow steps

3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection.

*Image may dier from actual product.

SSID:TP-Link_XXXX

SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G_1

SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G_2

Wireless Password/PIN: XXXXX XXX

The default wireless network names (SSIDs) and password

are printed on the label at the bottom of the router.

2. Open the Tether app and log in with your

TP-Link ID.

Note: If you don’t have an account, create one first.

Unplug the power

to turn o your modem, if any,

and remove the backup battery if it has one.

Modem

Unplug the power

Hold the antennas from the base and

push them fully into the slots.

http://tplinkwi.net

Let’s Get Started

Conrm Password

Password

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TP-Link AC5400 Specifications

General

Wireless Standard	802.11ac
Frequency Bands	2.4GHz and 5GHz
Ethernet Ports	8 x Gigabit LAN, 1 x Gigabit WAN
USB Ports	1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0
Processor	1.4 GHz Dual-Core
Antennas	8 x External Antennas
MU-MIMO	Yes
Beamforming	Yes
Wi-Fi Speed	5334 Mbps (1000Mbps at 2.4GHz + 2167Mbps at 5GHz + 2167Mbps at 5GHz)
Memory	512 MB RAM
VPN Support	OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP
Security	WPA, WPA2

Summary

Connect the Hardware

Initial Hardware Setup Steps

Steps include unplugging the modem, connecting the modem to the router via Ethernet, powering on the modem, and connecting the router's power adapter.

Verify Router LED Status

Check the router's LED to ensure it is solid on (red or white) before proceeding with configuration.

Configure the Router

Configure via TP-Link Tether App

Download and use the TP-Link Tether app, log in, select your router model, and follow the on-screen instructions for setup.

Configure via Web Browser

Connect a device to the router, access the web interface via browser, create a password, and follow setup instructions for internet connection.

LED and Button Explanations

Router LED Status Indicators

Explanation of LED states: Pulsing Orange (starting), Solid White (normal), Solid Red (no internet), Solid Orange (Wi-Fi off), Pulsing White (firmware/WPS/reset).