TP-Link Archer C5400X User manual

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

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Need Help?
Q1. What should I do if I can’t access the web
management page?
Reboot your router and try again.
If the computer is set to a static IP, change its settings to
obtain an IP address automatically.
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.
Use another web browser and try again.
Disable and enable the network adapter in use.
Q2. What should I do if I can’t access the internet?
Reboot your modem and router, then try again.
Check if the internet is working normally by connecting a
computer directly to the modem via an Ethernet cable. If it is
not, contact your internet service provider.
LLog 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, check the hardware connection.
For cable modem users, log in to the web management page
of the router and go to Advanced > Network > Internet > MAC
Clone. Select Use Current Computer MAC Address and click
Save. Then reboot both the modem and the router.og in to the
Q3. What should I do if the router can’t be found via
Bluetooth in Tether (how to reset the router)?
The router's Bluetooth will be enabled for 30 minutes following a
reset to factory defaults. There are two ways to reset the router:
With the router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the
Reset button on the back of the router until the LED blinks.
Log in to the web management page of the router. Go to
Advanced > System > Backup & Restore, and click FACTORY
RESTORE. The router will reset and restart automatically.
LED & Button Explanation
Pulsing Orange
The system is starting up.
Solid Orange
The router is connected to the
internet, but the Wi-Fi is o.
Solid White
The router is working normally.
Solid Red
No internet connection.
Pulsing White
The rmware is being upgraded,
WPS connection is being established
or the router is being reset.
Wi-Fi Button
Press the Wi-Fi button to turn on or o
the wireless function of your router.
WPS Button
Press the WPS button, and
immediately press the WPS button on
your client to start the WPS process.
LED Button
Press the LED button to turn on or o
the LED of your router.
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· Keep the device away from water, re, humidity or hot environments.
· Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
· Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
· Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
· Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
· Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
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