TP-Link AXE5400 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.
Refer to Q5 of Need Help? to place the router for optimal
Wi-Fi performance.
If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet instead of a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the
router's WAN port to it, then follow steps 3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection.
1
Connect the powered-off
modem to the router's WAN
port with an Ethernet cable.
Internet
2
Power on the modem, and then wait
about 2 minutes for it to restart.
4
Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking the following LEDs.
Power 2.4 GHz 5 GHz 6 GHz
On On On On
Note: If the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz LEDs are off, press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the back for more than 2 seconds.
These LEDs should turn solid on.
3
Connect the power adapter to
the router and turn it on.
Internet
On
2 Set Up the Network
Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App
Unplug the power
1. Download the Tether app.
Modem
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 Wireless Router > Standard
Routers. Follow the steps to complete
the setup and connect to the internet.
Choose Your Device Type
Wireless Router
Gaming Router
Range Extender
To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link,
bind your TP-Link ID to the router.
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
or
are printed on the label at the bottom of the router.
Scan for Tether Tether
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.
3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to
set up the internet connection and
register for the TP-Link Cloud service.
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_6G
http://tplinkwifi.net
New Password:
Confirm Password:
Let's Get Started