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