Quick Installation Guide

AC5400 Wireless Tri-Band MU-MIMO Gigabit Router

C5400

1 Place the router horizontally and extend the

antennas to the maximum angle.
Power adapter
Note: For best performance, horizontal installation is
recommended. Antenna direction and position can affect
performance in vertical installation situations.

Connect the Hardware

If your internet connection is through an Ethernet cable directly from the 5 Connect the power adapter
wall instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the to the router and turn on
Ethernet cable to the router’s Internet port, and then follow Step 1, 5 and the router.
6 to complete the hardware connection.

Router

Internet
2 Turn off the modem,
and remove the backup
battery if it has one.

3 Connect the modem to the

router’s Internet port with an
Ethernet cable.

Power adapter
Modem 6 Verify that the following LEDs are on and solid to
confirm the hardware is connected correctly.

Power 2.4GHz 5GHz-1 5GHz-2 Internet

On On On On On

4 Turn on the modem, and Tips:

then wait about 2 minutes 1. If all the LEDs are off, press and hold the LED On/Off button
for it to restart. 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.
 Configure the Cloud Router b 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. TP-Link Cloud Service
Computer Smart Device
Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App < Settings Wi-Fi
TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. For
example:
1. Download the Tether app. Connections are available
Remote Management
Easily manage your home network when you are out and
Wireless Network Connection Wi-Fi
about via the Tether app on your smartphone or tablet.
or or CHOOSE A NETWORK...
TP-LINK_XXXX
TP-LINK_XXXX_5G_1
Timely Upgrade Notifications
Scan for Tether Tether TP-LINK_XXXX Keep informed of the latest firmware updates, ensuring
TP-LINK_XXXX_5G_2
TP-LINK_XXXX_5G_1 your router stays at its best.
2. Connect your smartphone to the router. Connect automatically Connect TP-LINK_XXXX_5G_2
Other...
One for All
Manage multiple TP-Link Cloud devices, all from a single
TP-Link ID.
The default wireless network
names (SSIDs) and password are 2. Connect the router to the internet. You can set up and enjoy cloud functions via the Tether app or through the web management
printed on the label at the bottom A Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in page at http://tplinkwifi.net.
of the router. the address bar. Create a login password and then click Let’s Get Started. To learn more about TP-Link Cloud service and other useful features supported by the router
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to Q1 of Need Help? in this guide. (including Guest Network, Parental Controls, Access Control and more), please refer to the
User Manual at www.tp-link.com.

http://tplinkwifi.net
3. Connect the router to the internet.

Need Help?
Password

Device
A Launch the Tether app. Select Archer Confirm Password
C5400 from the local device list. Q1. What should I do if I cannot access the web management page?
Let’s Get Started If the computer is set to a static IP address, change its settings to obtain an IP address
Local Device
B Create a login password and follow the automatically.
Archer C5400
steps to connect to the internet.
!

Verify that http://tplinkwifi.net is correctly entered in the web browser. Alternatively, enter
50-C7-BF-02-EA-DC

B Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection and http://192.168.0.1 or http://192.168.1.1 in the web browser and press Enter.
register the TP-Link Cloud service. Use another web browser and try again.
Reboot your router and try again.
Disable and enable the network adapter being used.
4. Register the TP-Link Cloud service. Internet Connection Type Wireless Settings TP-Link Cloud Service
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
Time Zone Summary
To enjoy a more complete service from using an Ethernet cable. If it is not, contact your internet service provider.
TP-Link, tap Bind Now when prompted and 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
follow the instructions to register and bind a Setup again; otherwise, check the hardware connection.
Devices Status TP-Link ID to your cloud router. Reboot your router and try again.
1 This device is not bound to any
ArcherC9 With TP-Link ID, you can conveniently manage your For cable modem users, log in to the web management page of the router. Go to Advanced
TP-Link ID. Please bind for remote
management and more functions. home network from your smartphone or tablet via the > Network > Internet > MAC Clone, click Use Current Computer MAC Address and click
Tether app, no matter where you find yourself. Save. Then reboot both the modem and the router.

USB Applications
Later Bind Now

iPhone
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.
With the dual USB ports, it’s easy to share printers, files and media with multiple Log in to the web management page of the router, go to Advanced > System Tools >
devices. Backup & Restore, and click Factory Restore. The router will restore and reboot
automatically.

Method TWO: Via Web Browser Q4. What should I do if I forget my web management page password?
1. Connect your device to the router (wired or wireless). 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.
Wired 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.
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown USB 2.0 Port USB 3.0 Port
below. Local Storage Sharing Printer Sharing Q5. What should I do if I forget my wireless network password?
Share files from the USB drive with Share a printer with multiple computers
devices on your home network connected to the router
If you have not changed the default wireless password, it can be found on the label at the
bottom of the router.
REV2.1.0

Remote Access Media Server Connect a computer directly to the router using an Ethernet cable. Log in to the router’s
Ethernet cable Access the USB drive when you are Play media from the USB drive on your web management page at http://tplinkwifi.net, and go to Basic > Wireless to retrieve or
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away from home computer and smart devices reset your wireless password.

Wireless To learn more about the USB applications, visit For technical support and other information, please visit
a Find the SSID and wireless password printed on the label of the router. http://www.tp-link.com/app/usb, or simply scan the QR code. http://www.tp-link.com/support