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TP-Link Archer C5400 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Archer C5400 User Guide AC5400 Wireless Tri-band MU-MIMO Gigabit Router 1910011571 REV1.0.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide ....................1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About You Router ......2 1.
  • Page 3 6. 3. 2. Customize Your Settings..........38 6.
  • Page 4 Chapter 13. Manage the Router ........84 13.

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    In addition to this guide, a Quick Installation Guide is also released with each TP-LINK router, you are suggested to configure your router for quick Internet setup by following the published Quick Installation Guide before you get started with a further configuration.

  • Page 6: Chapter 1. Get To Know About You Router

    Chapter Get to Know About You Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its main features and appearance. This chapter contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Main Features • Panel Layout...

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Multifunctional USB Port - Easy Storage and Sharing Using the Archer C5400’s multi-functional USB 3.0 port, you can share a printer with multiple computers and devices on your network and can also share files & media at home or via the FTP server while away from home.

  • Page 8: Main Features

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About You Router Tether APP TP-LINK Tether provides the easiest way to access and manage your router with your wireless devices. 1. 2. Main Features • Supports 802.11ac Muti-User MIMO • Supports 802.11ac - The next generation of Wi-Fi, compatible with 802.11n •...

  • Page 9: Panel Layout

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About You Router 1. 3. Panel Layout 1. 3. 1. Top View The router’s LEDs (view from left to right) are located on the front. You can check the router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table. LED Explanation Name Status...

  • Page 10: The Back Panel

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About You Router LED Explanation Name Status Indication Internet is available. Blue On The router’s Internet port is connected, but the Internet Orange On (Internet) is not available. The router’s Internet port is not connected. Turns On when a WPS synchronization is established and On/Off automatically turns Off about 5 minutes later.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 Get to Know About You Router The following parts (view from left to right) are located on the rear panel. Item Description Press this button for about 7 seconds to reset the router. Reset Button USB 2.0 Port Connect your USB 2.0 storage device or USB 2.0 printer to this port.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2. Connect The Hardware

    Chapter Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Router • Connect Your Router...

  • Page 13: Position Your Router

    Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 2. 1. Position Your Router • The Product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Place the router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a power source.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 3 ) Connect the modem to the Internet port on your router with an Ethernet cable. 4 ) Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart. 5 ) Turn on the router. 6 ) Verify that the following LEDs are on and stable before continuing with the configuration.
  • Page 15 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware Close to...

  • Page 16: Chapter 3. Log Into Your Router

    Chapter Log into Your Router...
  • Page 17 Chapter 3 Log into Your Router With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the rouer. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. Follow the steps below to log into your router.

  • Page 18: Chapter 4. Set Up Internet Connection

    Chapter Set Up Internet Connection This chapter introduces how to connect your router to the Internet. The router is equipped with a web-based Quick Setup wizard. It has many ISP information built in, automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully completed.

  • Page 19: Quick Setup

    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 4. 1. Quick Setup The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you through the process to set up your router to access the Internet. Tips: If you need the IPv6 Internet connection, please refer to the section of Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection.
  • Page 20 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 2 ) If you choose Static IP, enter the information provided by your ISP in the corresponding fields. 3 ) If you choose PPPoE, enter the Username Password provided by your ISP. PPPoE users usually have DSL cable.
  • Page 21 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 4 ) If you choose L2TP, enter the Username Password and choose the Secondary Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according to the Secondary Connection. 5 ) If you choose PPTP, enter the Username, Password and choose the Secondary...
  • Page 22 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 5. Click Save to make the settings take effect. To check your Internet connection, click Network Map on the left of the page. Note: It may take 1-2 minutes to make the settings valid. 6.

  • Page 23: Setting Up An Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 4. 3. Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection Your ISP provides information about one of the following Internet connection types: PPPoE, Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6), Static IP, 6to4 tunnel, Pass-Through (Bridge). 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the username and password you set for the router.
  • Page 24 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6): Click Advanced to have more configuration if ISP requires. Click Save to save the settings and then click Renew to finish the configuration. PPPoE: Fill in the Username and Password. Click Advanced to have more configuration if ISP requires.
  • Page 25 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 6to4 Tunnel: An IPv4 Internet connection type is a prerequisite for this connection type. 2) Click Advanced to have more configuration if ISP requires. Click Save to save the settings and then click Connect to finish the configuration.
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 5. Configure LAN ports. Windows users are recommended to choose from the first two types. Fill in Address Prefix provided by ISP, and click Save to save the settings. Tips: Find Help on the management interface to know more about items. 6.

  • Page 27: Chapter 5. Guest Network

    Chapter Guest Network This function allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your main network. When you have guests in your house, apartment, or workplace, you can create a guest network for them. In addition, you can limit the network authorities for guests to ensure network security and privacy.

  • Page 28: Create Guest Network

    Chapter 5 Guest Network 5. 1. Create Guest Network 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network. 3. Create a 2.4GHz, 5GHz-1 and/or 5GHz-2 guest network according to your needs. 1 ) Enable Guest Network 2.4GHz Wireless, 5GHz-1 Wireless...

  • Page 29: Customize Guest Network Options

    Chapter 5 Guest Network 5. 2. Customize Guest Network Options 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network. 3. Customize guest network options according to your needs. •...

  • Page 30: Chapter 6. Usb Application

    Chapter USB Application This chapter describes how to share and access USB devices connected to the router among different clients. The router only supports USB external flash drives, hard drives, USB printers and USB 3G/4G modems. This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 31: Local Storage Sharing

    Chapter 6 USB Application 6. 1. Local Storage Sharing Share your USB storage devices with different users on the network. 6. 1. 1. Access the USB Disk 1. Connect Your USB Disk Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable.
  • Page 32 Chapter 6 USB Application ¾ Method 2: Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer) and type the server address \\tplinkwifi.net ftp://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar, then press [Enter]. Windows computer 1 ) Select > Connect to Server 2 ) Type the server address smb://tplinkwifi.net 3 ) Click Connect.

  • Page 33: Customize Your Settings

    Chapter 6 USB Application 6. 1. 2. Customize Your Settings ¾ To Only Share Specific Content By default, Share All is enabled so all content on the USB disk is shared. If you want to only share specific folders, follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 34 Chapter 6 USB Application • Enable Media Sharing: If you tick this check box, you can view photos, play music and watch movies in the folder directly from DLNA-supported devices. Refer to Media Sharing to learn more. 6. Click OK. Tips: The router can share 32 volumes at most.
  • Page 35 Chapter 6 USB Application • Share All is disabled, enable Authentication for specific folders. Note: Due to Windows credential mechanism, you might be unable to access the USB disk after changing Authentication settings. Please log out from Windows and try to access again. For more details, please refer to FAQ. ¾...

  • Page 36: Remote Access Via Ftp Server

    Chapter 6 USB Application 3. Now you can access the USB disk by visiting \\My-Share (for Windows) or smb:// My-Share (for Mac). 6. 2. Remote Access via FTP Server You can access your USB disk outside the local area network. For example: •...
  • Page 37 Chapter 6 USB Application It is strongly recommended that you set and apply a sharing account for data security. 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, then log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2 ) Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 38 Chapter 6 USB Application 3. Enable the FTP (via Internet) Select the check box to enable FTP (via Internet), then click Save. 4. Access Your USB Disk via Internet Now different clients with Internet connection can access the USB disk:...

  • Page 39: Customize Your Settings

    Chapter 6 USB Application 1 ) Open the Windows Explorer (or go to Computer, only for Windows users) or open a web browser. 2 ) Type the server address in the address bar: Type in ftp://<WAN IP address of the router>:<port number> (such as ftp://59.40.2.243:21).

  • Page 40: Media Sharing

    Chapter 6 USB Application 5. Click OK. Tips: The router can share 32 volumes at most. You can click on the page to detach the corresponding volume you do not need to share. 6. 3. Media Sharing The feature of Media Sharing allows you to view photos, play music and watch movies stored on the USB disk directly from DLNA-supported devices, such as your computer,...

  • Page 41: Access The Usb Disk

    Chapter 6 USB Application 6. 3. 1. Access the USB Disk 1. Connect Your USB Disk Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port directly or using a USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on. Tips: •...

  • Page 42: Customize Your Settings

    Chapter 6 USB Application 6. 3. 2. Customize Your Settings ¾ To Only Share Specific Content By default, Share All is enabled so all content on the USB disk is shared. If you want to only share specific folders, follow the steps below: 1.

  • Page 43: Printer Sharing

    USB LED becomes solid on. 3. Install the TP-LINK USB Printer Controller Utility TP-LINK USB Printer Controller Utility helps you access the shared printer. Download and install the utility on each computer that needs printer service. 1 ) Visit http://www.tp-link.com/app/usb/.
  • Page 44 Chapter 6 USB Application Windows 3 ) Click the Auto-Connect for printing tab to pull down a list, then select Set Auto- Connect Printer. Windows...
  • Page 45 Chapter 6 USB Application 4 ) Select the printer you share, then click Apply. Windows...

  • Page 46: 4G Networking Sharing

    Windows Tips: The Print Server also allows different clients to share the scan feature of MFPs (Multi-Function Printers). To scan with TP-LINK USB Printer Controller, right-click the printer and select Network Scanner. Then, a scanning window will pop up. Finish the scanning process by following the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 47 Chapter 6 USB Application 4. Verify that your USB 3G/4G modem is successfully identified at the top of the page. 5. Verify that the router has correctly recognized your Region Mobile ISP. If so, you have successfully set the 3G/4G network. Otherwise, select the Region Mobile ISP manually, or select the box of...
  • Page 48 Chapter 6 USB Application • If you choose Connect Manually, you need to click the Connect Disconnect button to manually turn on or off the 3G/4G Internet. The network will automatically turn off when there is no Internet request in Max Idle Time.

  • Page 49: Chapter 7. Parental Controls

    Chapter Parental Controls This function allows you to block inappropriate, explicit and malicious websites, and controls access to specified websites at specified time.
  • Page 50 Internet. For example, I want to allow my children’s devices (e.g. a computer or a tablet) to access only www.tp-link.com Wikipedia.org from 18:00 (6PM) to 22:00 (10PM) at the weekend and not other times. How can I 1.
  • Page 51 Chapter 7 Parental Controls 5. Enter a Description for the entry. Keep the Enable This Entry checkbox available. Click OK. 6. Select Whitelist as the restriction policy. Tips: 1. In Blacklist mode, the controlled devices cannot access any websites containing the specified keywords during the Internet Access Time period.
  • Page 52 Chapter 7 Parental Controls Done! Now you can control your children’s Internet access according to your needs.

  • Page 53: Chapter 8. Qos (Quality Of Service)

    Chapter QoS (Quality of Service) This chapter introduces how to create a QoS rule to specify prioritization of traffic and minimize the impact caused when the connection is under heavy load. This chapter contains the following sections: • Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service •...

  • Page 54: Prioritize Internet Traffic With Qos

    Chapter 8 QoS (Quality of Service) 8. 1. Prioritize Internet Traffic with QoS QoS (Quality of Service), is designed to ensure the efficient operation of the network when the network overload or congestion. I want to: Specify priority levels for some devices or applications. For example, I have several devices that are connected to my wireless network.
  • Page 55 Chapter 8 QoS (Quality of Service) 1 ) Set a high priority rule for the ftp server. a . Click in the High Priority section. b . Select By Application and then select in the list. Scroll down and click OK. Tips: If your application isn’t listed on the screen, scroll down and click Custom Application...

  • Page 56: Update The Database

    Application list, you can try to download the new version and upgrade. New database versions are posted at www.tp-link.com can be downloaded for free. 1. Download the latest QoS database from our website (www.tp-link.com). 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 57 Chapter 8 QoS (Quality of Service)

  • Page 58: Chapter 9. Network Security

    Chapter Network Security This chapter guides you on how to protect your home network from cyber attacks and unauthorized users by implementing these three network security functions. You can protect your home network against DoS (Denial of Service) attacks from flooding your network with server requests using DoS Protection, block or allow specific client devices to access your network using Access Control, or you can prevent ARP spoofing and ARP attacks using IP &...

  • Page 59: Protect The Network From Cyber Attacks

    Chapter 9 Network Security 9. 1. Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall and DoS (Denial of Service) Protection protect the router from cyber attacks. The SPI Firewall can prevent cyber attacks and validate the traffic that is passing through the router based on the protocol.

  • Page 60: Access Control

    Chapter 9 Network Security 5. Select Ignore Ping Packet From WAN/LAN Port if you want to ignore the ping packets from WAN/LAN port. 6. Click Save to make the settings effective. 9. 2. Access Control Access Control is used to block or allow specific client devices to access your network (via wired or wireless) based on a list of blocked devices (Blacklist) or a list of allowed devices (Whitelist).
  • Page 61 Chapter 9 Network Security 3 ) Click Block above the Devices Online table. The selected devices will be added to Devices in Blacklist automatically. To allow specific device(s) 1 ) Select Whitelist and click Save. 2 ) Click in Devices in Whitelist section. Enter the Device Name MAC Address (You can copy and paste...

  • Page 62: Ip & Mac Binding

    Chapter 9 Network Security 9. 3. IP & MAC Binding IP & MAC Binding, namely, ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) Binding, is used to bind network device’s IP address to its MAC address. This will prevent ARP Spoofing and other ARP attacks by denying network access to an device with matching IP address in the Binding list, but unrecognized MAC address.

  • Page 63: Chapter 10. Nat Forwarding

    Internet to initiatively communicate with the devices in the local network, thus to realize some special functions. TP-LINK router includes four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the priority of implementation from high to low is Virtual Servers, Port Triggering, UPNP and DMZ.

  • Page 64: Share Local Resources In The Internet By Virtual Server

    Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding 10. 1. Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server When you build up a server in the local network and want to share it on the Internet, Virtual Server can realize the service and provide it to the Internet users. At the same time virtual server can keep the local network safe as other services are still invisible from the Internet.

  • Page 65: Open Ports Dynamically By Port Triggering

    Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding Tips: 3. It is recommended to keep the default settings of Internal Port Protocol if you are not clear about which port and protocol to use. 4. If the service you want to use is not in the Service Type, you can enter the corresponding parameters manually.

  • Page 66: Make Applications Free From Port Restriction By Dmz

    Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Triggering and click Add. 3. Click View Existing Applications, and select the desired application. The external port, internal port and protocol will be automatically filled with contents.

  • Page 67: Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly By Upnp

    Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding Note: DMZ is more applicable in the situation that users are not clear about which ports to open. When it is enabled, the DMZ host is totally exposed to the Internet, which may bring some potential safety hazard. If DMZ is not in use, please disable it in time.
  • Page 68 Chapter 10 NAT Forwarding Tips: 1. UPnP is enabled by default in this router. 2. Only the application supporting UPnP protocol can use this feature. 3. UPnP feature needs the support of operating system (e.g. Windows Vista/ Windows 7/ Windows 8, etc. Some of operating system need to install the UPnP components).

  • Page 69: Chapter 11. Vpn Server

    Chapter VPN Server The VPN (Virtual Private Networking) Server allows you to access your home network in a secured way through Internet when you are out of home. The router offers two ways to setup VPN connection: OpenVPN and PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) VPN. OpenVPN is somewhat complex but with greater security and more stable.

  • Page 70: Use Openvpn To Access Your Home Network

    Chapter 11 VPN Server 11. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network In the OpenVPN connection, the home network can act as a server, and the remote client can access the server through the router which acts as an OpenVPN Server gateway.

  • Page 71: Use Pptp Vpn To Access Your Home Network

    Chapter 11 VPN Server 7. Click Save. 8. Click Generate to generate a new certificate. Note: If you have already generated one, please skip this step, or click Generate to update the certificate. 9. Click Export to save the OpenVPN configuration file. Remote client will use this configuration file to access your router.
  • Page 72 Chapter 11 VPN Server Note: Before you enable VPN Server, we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service (recommended) or assign a static IP address for router’s WAN port and synchronize your System Time with Internet. 3. In the Client IP Address filed, enter the range of IP addresses (up to 10 clients) that can be leased to the client by the PPTP VPN server.
  • Page 73 Chapter 11 VPN Server 3. Select Connect to a workplace and click Next. 4. Select Use my Internet connection (VPN).
  • Page 74 Chapter 11 VPN Server 5. Enter the WAN IP address of the router (for example: 218.18.1.73) in the Internet address field. Click Next. 6. Enter the User name and Password, it’s the username and password you have set on your router, and click Connect.
  • Page 75 Chapter 11 VPN Server 7. The PPTP VPN connection is created and ready to use.

  • Page 76: Chapter 12. Customize Your Network Settings

    Chapter Customize Your Network Settings This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced networking features that are available for this router. This chapter contains the following sections: • Change the LAN Settings • Configure to Support IPTV Service Specify DHCP Server Settings •...

  • Page 77: Change The Lan Settings

    Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 12. 1. Change the LAN Settings The router is preset with a default LAN IP 192.168.0.1, which you can use to log in to its web-based management page. The LAN IP address together with the Subnet Mask also defines the subnet that the connected devices are on.
  • Page 78 Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 2 ) Click Save. 3 ) After configuring IGMP proxy, IPTV can work behind your router now. You can connect your set-top box to any of the router’s Ethernet port. If IGMP is not the technology your ISP apply to provide IPTV service: 1 ) Tick the Enable IPTV...

  • Page 79: Specify Dhcp Server Settings

    Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 12. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings By default, the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server is enabled and the router acts as a DHCP server; it dynamically assigns TCP/IP parameters to client devices from the IP Address Pool. You can change the settings of DHCP Server if necessary, and you can reserve LAN IP address for specified client device.

  • Page 80: Set Up A Dynamic Dns Service Account

    Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 2. Click View Exsiting Devices or enter the MAC address of the client device. 3. Enter the IP address to set to the client device. 4. Enter the Description for the rule. 5. Tick the Enable This Entry checkbox and click OK.

  • Page 81: Create Static Routes

    Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 4. Enter the username, password and domain name of the account (such as lisadns. ddns.net). 5. Click Login and Save. Tips: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please Logout first, then login with the new account. 12.
  • Page 82 Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings How can 1. Change the router’s LAN IP addresses to two different IP addresses on the same subnet. Disable Router 2’s DHCP I do that? function. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.

  • Page 83: Specify Wireless Settings

    Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings Interface: Determined by the port (WAN/LAN) that sends out the data packets. In the example, the data is sent to the gateway through the LAN port, so LAN should be selected. Description: Enter a description for this static routing entry. 5.
  • Page 84 Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings Note: If you use a wireless device to change the wireless settings, you will be disconnected when the settings are effective. Please write down the new SSID and password for future use. ¾ To hide SSID of 2.4GHz or 5GHz: 1.

  • Page 85: Use Wps For Wireless Connection

    Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings • Channel - Select an operating channel for the wireless network. It is recommended to leave the channel to Auto, if you are not experiencing the intermittent wireless connection issue. • Transmit Power - Select either High, Middle to specify the data transmit power.

  • Page 86: Schedule Your Wireless Function

    Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings Success will appear on the above screen and the WPS LED on the router will keep on for five minutes if the client has been successfully added to the network. 12. 8. Schedule Your Wireless Function The wireless network (2.4GHz, 5GHz-1 and 5GHz-2) can be automatically off at a specific time when you do not need the wireless connection.
  • Page 87 Chapter 12 Customize Your Network Settings 6. Click Save. 7. If you also want to set wireless off time for other two bands, please repeat the steps above. Note: 1. The Effective Time Schedule is based on the time of the router. You can go to Advanced >...

  • Page 88: Chapter 13. Manage The Router

    Chapter Manage the Router This chapter will show you the configuration for managing and maintaining your router. This chapter includes the following sections: • Set Up System Time • Test the Network Connectivity • Upgrade the Firmware • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings •...

  • Page 89: Set Up System Time

    Chapter 13 Manage the Router 13. 1. Set Up System Time System time is the time displayed while the router is running. The system time you configure here will be used for other time-based functions like Parental Controls. You can manually set how to get the system time. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.

  • Page 90: Test The Network Connectivity

    Chapter 13 Manage the Router 2. Set the current Date MM/DD/YYYY format). 3. Set the current Time HH/MM/SS format). 4. Click Save to make the settings effective. ¾ To set up Daylight Saving Time: 1. Select Enable Daylight Saving Time. 2.
  • Page 91 Chapter 13 Manage the Router 3. Enter the information with the help of page tips: 1 ) Choose Ping Traceroute as the diagnostic tool to test the connectivity; • Ping is used to test the connectivity between the router and the tested host, and measure the round-trip time.

  • Page 92: Upgrade The Firmware

    Manage the Router 13. 3. Upgrade the Firmware TP-LINK is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving you a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-LINK official website, you can download the latest firmware file from the...

  • Page 93: Change The Administrator Account

    Chapter 13 Manage the Router ¾ To backup configuration settings: Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A ‘ . bin’ file of the current settings will be stored to your computer. ¾ To restore configuration settings: 1.

  • Page 94: Password Recovery

    Chapter 13 Manage the Router 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Administration and focus on the Account Management section. 3. Enter the old username and old password. Enter the new username and enter the new password twice (both case-sensitive). Click Save. 4.

  • Page 95: Local Management

    Chapter 13 Manage the Router 5. Click Save to make the settings effective. You can click Test Email to test whether the configuration is successful. To recover your login username and password, please refer to FAQ. 13. 7. Local Management This feature allows you to limit the number of client devices on your LAN from accessing the router using the MAC address-based authentication.

  • Page 96: Remote Management

    Chapter 13 Manage the Router 3 ) Click View Existing Devices and select the device to manage the router from the Existing Devices list, or enter the MAC address of the device manually. 4 ) Specify a Description for this entry. 5 ) Tick the Enable This Entry checkbox.

  • Page 97: System Log

    Chapter 13 Manage the Router • Forbid all devices to manage the router remotely: Select Disable Remote Management and click Save. • Allow all devices to manage the router remotely: 1 ) Select Enable Remote Management for All Devices. 2 ) Enter Web Management Port (1024-65535 or 80).
  • Page 98 Chapter 13 Manage the Router ¾ To Send the System Log to a Mailbox at a Fixed Time: For example, I want to check my router’s working status at a fixed time every day. However, it’s too troublesome to login to the web interface every time I want to go checking.

  • Page 99: Monitor The Internet Traffic Statistics

    Chapter 13 Manage the Router From: Enter the email address used to send the system log. Enter the recipient’s email address, which can be the same to or different from the sender’s email address. SMTP Server: Enter the SMTP server address. Tips: SMTP server is available for users in most webmail systems.

  • Page 100: Control Leds

    Chapter 13 Manage the Router 3. Toggle on Traffic Statistics, and then you can monitor the traffic statistics in Traffic Statistics List section. Click Refresh to update the statistic information on the page. Click Reset All to reset all statistic values in the list to zero. Click Delete All to delete all statistic information in the list.
  • Page 101 Chapter 13 Manage the Router ¾ To turn off LEDs during Night Mode Period: 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2 ) Go to Advanced > System Tools > System Parameters.

  • Page 102: Faq

    Q1. What can I do if I forgot my wireless password? The default password is labeled at the bottom of the router. If the password has been altered, please connect the router to the computer using a cable and follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 103 • Make sure the router connects to the computer correctly and the corresponding LED indicator(s) light up. • Make sure the IP address of your computer is configured as Obtain an IP address automatically Obtain DNS server address automatically. • Make sure the http://tplinkwifi.net you input is right.
  • Page 104 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click to save the settings. • Change a web browser or computer and login again. • Reset the router to factory default settings and try again. If login still fails, please contact the technical support.
  • Page 105 Q4. I cannot access the Internet even though the configuration is finished, what can I do? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Status to check Internet status: As the follow picture shows, if IP Address is a valid IP address, please try the methods below and try again: •...
  • Page 106 • Power cycle the modem and the TP-LINK router. 1 ) Power off your modem and TP-LINK router, leave them off for 1 minute. 2 ) Power on your modem first, wait about 2 minutes until it get a solid cable or Internet light.
  • Page 107 • Modify the LAN IP address of the router. Note: Most TP-LINK routers use 192.168.0.1/192.168.1.1 as their default LAN IP address, it may be conflicting with the IP range of your existent ADSL modem/router. If so, the router is not able to communicate with your modem and cause you can’t access the Internet.
  • Page 108 5 ) Click Save. 6 ) Power cycle the modem and the TP-LINK router again. • Please refer to Upgrade the Firmware to upgrade the firmware of the router.
  • Page 109 2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the TP-LINK Utility, for example); 3 ) Select and right click on My Computer...
  • Page 110 If you can find your wireless network but fail to connect, please follow the steps below: • Authenticating problem, password mismatch: 1 ) Sometimes it will ask you to type in a PIN number when you connect to the wireless network for the first time. This PIN number is different from the Wireless Password/Network Security Key, usually you can only find it on the back of your wireless router.

  • Page 111: Authentication Settings

    2 ) If you cannot find the PIN or PIN failed, you may choose Connecting using a security key instead, and then type in the Wireless Password/Network Security Key. 3 ) If it continues on saying Network Security Key Mismatch, it is suggested to confirm the wireless password of your wireless router.
  • Page 112 Q7. What can I do if I am still required to enter the password for USB access even though I have selected Remember my credentials in my Windows computer? Because of Windows special credential mechanism, if the USB access username you set is the same as the Windows account name, Windows will be unable to remember the password you set for the USB.

  • Page 113: Specifications

    Specifications Hardware Four 10/100/1000Mbps LAN Ports Ethernet Ports One 10/100/1000Mbps WAN Port One USB 3.0 Port USB Port One USB 2.0 Port Button WPS Button, Reset Button, Wireless On/Off Button, LED On/Off Button, Power On/Off Button External Power Supply 12V/5A Dimensions (W x D x H) 230mm×230mm×43mm Antenna...
  • Page 114 Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
  • Page 115 FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 116: Ce Mark Warning

    For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.

  • Page 117: Canadian Compliance Statement

    Restricted to indoor use. Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 118 Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.

  • Page 119: Safety Information

    Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України. Safety Information • When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product;...

  • Page 120: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: AC5400 Wireless Tri-Band MU-MIMO Gigabit Router Model No.: Archer C5400 Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:...

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