TP-Link AC5400 Quick Installation Manual

1
Connect the Hardware
Unplug the power to turn off your modem, if any,
and remove the backup battery if it has one.
Unplug the power
Modem
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 router's Internet port, and then follow steps
3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection.
*Image may differ from actual product.
1
Connect the powered-off
modem to the router's Internet
port with an Ethernet cable.
Internet
2
Power on the modem, and then wait about 2
minutes for it to restart.
Hold the antennas from the base and
push them fully into the slots.
3 Connect the power adapter to
the router and turn on the router.
4
Verify the LED on the top is solid
on (red or white) before moving on.
2
Configure the Router
Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App
1. Download the Tether app.
or
Scan for Tether
Tether
2. Open the Tether app and log in with your
TP-Link ID.
Note: If you don't have an account, create one first.
3. Tap the button in the Tether app and
select Archer C5400X. Follow the steps
to complete the setup and connect to
the internet.
Choose your device type
Router
Range Extender
Archer C5400X
Method TWO: Via a Web Browser
1. Connect your device to the router wirelessly
or with an Ethernet cable.
The default wireless network names (SSIDs) and password
are printed on the label at the bottom of the router.
Wireless Password/PIN: XXXXXXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G_1
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G_2
2. Launch a web browser, and enter
http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in
the address bar. Create a password to log in.
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to
Q1 of Need Help? in this guide.
http://tplinkwifi.net
Password
Confirm Password
Let's Get Started
3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to
set up the internet connection and
register for the TP-Link Cloud service.