Tp-link C5400, AC5400 User Manual
Quick Installation Guide
AC5400 Wireless Tri-Band MU-MIMO Gigabit Router
5400
7106505799 REV1.0.0
Connecting the Hardware
If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall
instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet
cable directly to the router’s Internet port, then follow steps 5 and 6 to
complete the hardware connection.
Place the router horizontally and extend the
1
antennas to the maximum angle.
Note: For best performance, horizontal installation is recommended.
Antenna direction and position can affect performance in vertical
installation situations.
Power adapter
Internet
Modem
Router
Turn off the modem,
2
and remove the backup
battery if it has one.
Connect the modem to the
3
Internet port on your router with
an Ethernet cable.
Turn on the router.
5
Verify that the following LEDs are on and stable before continuing with
6
the configuration.
Turn on the modem, and
4
then wait about 2 minutes
for it to restart.
PowerOn2.4GHz
Tips:
1. If all the LEDs are off, press the LED On/Off button for about 1 second, then check the LEDs again.
2. If the 2.4GHz, 5GHz-1, and 5GHz-2 LEDs are off, press the Wi-Fi On/Off button for about 2 seconds, then
check the LEDs again in a few seconds.
5GHz-1On5GHz-2
On
On
Internet
On
Configuring the Router
USB Features
TP-LINK Tether App
1.
Connect your computer to the router (wired or wireless).
Wired
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.
Ethernet cable
Wireless
Connect wirelessly by using the SSIDs (network names) and Wireless Password
printed on the product label at the bottom of the router.
2.
Configure the router via a web browser.
Enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar of a web
A
browser. Use admin for both username and password, and click Login.
Note: If the login page does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q1.
http://tplinkwifi.net
admin
●●●●●
Login
Create a new username and password and click Confirm, then follow the Quick
B
Setup to complete the initial configuration.
Tips during configuration:
When selecting your Internet Connection Type, click Auto Detect if you are unsure of what
your connection type is.
Internet Connection Type
Region and Time Zone Summary
Auto Detect
Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
L2TP
PPTP
Wireless Settings Test Internet Connection
Back
Next
Use the USB ports for media sharing, storage sharing and printer sharing across your
local network. You can also set up an FTP server to access your files remotely through
the Internet.
USB 2.0 Port USB 3.0 Port
Remote Access
via FTP Server
Media Sharing
To learn more about the USB features, visit http://tp-link.com/app/usb,
or simply scan the QR code.
Local Storage
Sharing
Printer Sharing
LED & Button Explanation
LED/Button Status Indication
(Power)
(2.4GHz
Wireless)
(5GHz-1
Wireless)
(5GHz-2
Wireless)
(Ethernet)
(Internet)
(WPS)
(USB1/
USB2)
(Wi-Fi Button)
(WPS Button)
(LED Button)
On
Flashing
Off Power is off.
On
Off
On
Off
On
Off
On
Off
Blue On Internet is available.
Orange On
Off
On/Off
Flashing A wireless device is trying to connect to the network
On
Flashing The USB device is being identified.
Off
Press this Wi-Fi button for about 2 seconds to turn on or off the
wireless function of your router.
Press this WPS button, and immediately press the WPS button on
your client device. The WPS LED of the router should change
from flashing to solid on, indicating successful WPS connection.
Press this LED button for about 1 second to turn on or off the
LEDs of your router.
System initialization complete.
System initializing or firmware upgrading is in process.
Do not disconnect or power off the router.
The 2.4GHz wireless is working properly.
The 2.4GHz wireless is disabled.
The 5GHz-1 wireless is working properly.
The 5GHz-1 wireless is disabled.
The 5GHz-2 wireless is working properly.
The 5GHz-2 wireless is disabled.
At least one Ethernet port is connected.
No Ethernet port is connected.
The router’s Internet port is connected, but the Internet
is not available.
The router’s Internet port is not connected.
Turns On when a WPS synchronization is established
and automatically turns Off about 5 minutes later.
via WPS. This process may take up to 2 minutes.
The USB device is identified and ready to use.
No USB device is plugged into the USB port.
TP-LINK Tether app lets you conveniently access the router and:
View information about
the clients on you network.
Set up parental Controls with access
time and content restrictions.
How to begin?
1. Download the TP-LINK Tether app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
2. Ensure your device is wirelessly connected to the router.
3. Launch the Tether app and start managing your router.
Block network access from
specific users or devices.
Change the basic wireless
network settings.
Scan to download
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. What can I do if the login page does not appear?
A1. If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address, change the setting to obtain
an IP address automatically.
A2. 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.
A3. Use another web browser and try again.
A4. Reboot your router and try again.
A5. Disable then re-enable the network adapter being used.
Q2. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet?
A1. Check if the Internet is working properly by connecting a computer directly to
the modem using an Ethernet cable. If it is not, contact your Internet Service
Provider.
A2. 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, recheck the hardware connection.
A3. 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.
A4. Reboot your router and try again.
Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?
A1. While the router is powered on, press and hold the Reset button on the back for
about 7 seconds until all LEDs go off, then release the button.
A2. Log in to the Web Management page of the router. Go to Advanced > System
Tools > Backup & Restore > Facroty Default Restore, and click Factory Restore.
The router will restore and reboot automatically.
Q4. What can I do if I forgot my web management password?
A1. If you have enabled the Password Recovery function of the router, click Forgot
password? on the login page and then follow the instructions to reset the
username and password to admin.
A2. Otherwise, Refer to FAQ > Q3 to reset the router, and then use the default admin
(all lowercase) for both username and password to log in.
Note: For more information about Password Recovery feature, please refer to the User Guide at www.tp-link.com
Q5. What can I do if I forgot my wireless network password?
A1. The factory default Wireless Password/PIN is printed on the product label of the
router.
A2. Log in to the router’s Web Management page, and go to Basic > Wireless to
obtain or reset your wireless password.
If your questions are not listed here, please refer to the support page at
www.tp-link.com
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