tp-link Archer C5400 V2 Quick Installation Guide
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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 routers Internet port, and then follow Step 1, 5 and 6 to complete the hardware connection.
Router
Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router.
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Power adapter
ModemPower adapter
Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
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3 Connect the modem to the routers Internet port with an Ethernet cable.
Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
4
Place the router horizontally and extend the antennas to the maximum angle.
1 Note: For best performance, horizontal installation is recommended. Antenna direction and position can affect performance in vertical installation situations.
Quick Installation Guide AC5400 Wireless Tri-Band MU-MIMO Gigabit Router
C5400
Connect the Hardware
Internet
On Internet5GHz-1
On 5GHz-2
On Power
On 2.4GHz
On
Tips: 1. If all the LEDs are off, press and hold the LED On/Off button
for about 1 second, and then check the LEDs again. 2. If the 2.4GHz, 5GHz-1, and 5GHz-2 LEDs are off, press and
hold the Wi-Fi On/Off button for about 2 seconds and all the three LEDs should turn solid on in a few seconds.
Verify that the following LEDs are on and solid to confirm the hardware is connected correctly.
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Ethernet cable
Configure the Cloud Router Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App
Method TWO: Via Web Browser
Wired Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.
1. Download the Tether app.
2. Connect your smartphone to the router.
3. Connect the router to the internet.
The default wireless network names (SSIDs) and password are printed on the label at the bottom of the router.
4. Register the TP-Link Cloud service.
To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link, tap Bind Now when prompted and follow the instructions to register and bind a TP-Link ID to your cloud router. With TP-Link ID, you can conveniently manage your home network from your smartphone or tablet via the Tether app, no matter where you find yourself.
1. Connect your device to the router (wired or wireless).
USB Applications With the dual USB ports, its easy to share printers, files and media with multiple devices.
Remote Access Access the USB drive when you are away from home
Printer Sharing Share a printer with multiple computers connected to the router
Local Storage Sharing Share files from the USB drive with devices on your home network
Media Server Play media from the USB drive on your computer and smart devices
To learn more about the USB applications, visit http://www.tp-link.com/app/usb, or simply scan the QR code.
TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. For example:
TP-Link Cloud Service
Remote Management Easily manage your home network when you are out and about via the Tether app on your smartphone or tablet.
Timely Upgrade Notifications Keep informed of the latest firmware updates, ensuring your router stays at its best.
One for All Manage multiple TP-Link Cloud devices, all from a single TP-Link ID.
You can set up and enjoy cloud functions via the Tether app or through the web management page at http://tplinkwifi.net.
To learn more about TP-Link Cloud service and other useful features supported by the router (including Guest Network, Parental Controls, Access Control and more), please refer to the User Manual at www.tp-link.com.
Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar. Create a login password and then click Lets Get Started.
Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection and register the TP-Link Cloud service.
2. Connect the router to the internet.
http://tplinkwifi.net
Lets Get Started
Confirm Password
Password
Internet Connection Type
Time Zone
Wireless Settings
Summary
TP-Link Cloud Service
Wireless
Computer Smart Device
or
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to Q1 of Need Help? in this guide.
A Launch the Tether app. Select Archer C5400 from the local device list.
B Create a login password and follow the steps to connect to the internet.
1 StatusDevices
iPhone
ArcherC9
Bind NowLater
This device is not bound to any TP-Link ID. Please bind for remote management and more functions.
Scan for Tether Tether
A
B
Find the SSID and wireless password printed on the label of the router. a
Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi settings of your smart device, and then select the SSID to join the network.
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Device
Local Device
Archer C5400 50-C7-BF-02-EA-DC
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Connections are available
Wireless Network Connection
Connect automatically Connect
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TP-LINK_XXXX_5G_2 TP-LINK_XXXX_5G_1
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
TP-LINK_XXXX
TP-LINK_XXXX_5G_2
TP-LINK_XXXX_5G_1
CHOOSE A NETWORK...
Other...
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USB 2.0 Port USB 3.0 Port
Need Help? Q1. What should I do if I cannot access the web management page?
If the computer is set to a static IP address, change its settings to obtain an IP address automatically. Verify that http://tplinkwifi.net is correctly entered in the web browser. Alternatively, enter http://192.168.0.1 or http://192.168.1.1 in the web browser and press Enter. Use another web browser and try again. Reboot your router and try again. Disable and enable the network adapter being used.
Q2. What should I do if I cannot access the internet? Check if the internet is working normally by connecting a computer directly to the modem using an Ethernet cable. If it is not, contact your internet service provider. Log in to the web management page of the router, and go to the Basic > Network Map page to check whether the internet IP address is valid or not. If it is, please run the Quick Setup again; otherwise, check the hardware connection. Reboot your router and try again. For cable modem users, log in to the web management page of the router. Go to Advanced > Network > Internet > MAC Clone, click Use Current Computer MAC Address and click Save. Then reboot both the modem and the router.
Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings? With the router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button on the back until the Power LED blinks. Log in to the web management page of the router, go to Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore, and click Factory Restore. The router will restore and reboot automatically.
Q4. What should I do if I forget my web management page password? If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, click Forgot password on the login page and then follow the instructions to reset it. Alternatively, press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router until the Power LED blinks to reset it, then visit http://tplinkwifi.net to create a new login password.
Q5. What should I do if I forget my wireless network password? If you have not changed the default wireless password, it can be found on the label at the bottom of the router.