TP-Link AX5400 User manual

Need Help?Button Explanation
• LED Button
Press the button for 1 second to turn on or o the LEDs of your router.
• WPS Button
Press the button for 1 second, and immediately press the WPS button on
your client to start the WPS process.
• Wi-Fi Button
Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds to turn on or o the
wireless function of your router.
• Reset Button
Press and hold the button for about 6 seconds until the Power LED blinks to
reset the router to its factory default settings.
USB Applications
With the USB port, it’s easy to share les and media with multiple devices. Visit
https://www.tp-link.com/app/usb to learn more about the USB applications.
• Local Storage Sharing
Share les from the USB drive with devices on your home network
• Media Server
Play media from the USB drive on your computer and smart devices
• Remote Access
Access the USB drive when you are away from home
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?
• Power off your modem for about 5 minutes, then power it on and check the
internet. If your modem has more than one Ethernet port, keep other ports
unconnected.
• 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.
• L og in to the web management page, and go to the Network Map page to check
whether the internet IP address is valid or not. If it’s valid, go to Advanced > Network >
Internet, click Advanced Settings, select Use the Following DNS Addresses, set the
primary DNS to 8.8.8.8, and set the secondary DNS to 8.8.4.4. If it is not, check the
hardware connection or contact your internet service provider.
•
For cable modem users, log in to the web management page of the router and go
to Advanced > Network > Internet > MAC Clone. Select Clone Current Device
MAC and click SAVE. Then reboot both the modem and the router.
Q3. What should I do if I forget my wireless password?
• If you have not changed the default wireless password, it can be found on the label at
the bottom of the router.
• Connect a computer directly to the router using an Ethernet cable. Log in to the
router’s web management page at http://tplinkwi.net, and go to the Wireless page to
retrieve or reset your wireless password
.
Q4. What should I do if I forget my web management page password?
• If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, click Forgot password on the login page and
then follow the instructions to reset it.
• Alternatively, press and hold the Reset button on the back for about 6 seconds until
the Power LED blinks. Then visit http://tplinkwifi.net to create a new login password.
Q5. How should I position my router for optimal Wi-Fi performance?
• Don’t place your router in a corner or in a closet.
• Avoid obstacles and high-powered appliances.
• Keep your router in a central location at a certain height.
• Keep the antennas vertical when the router is placed on a desktop. Keep the
antennas upright when the router is hanging on a wall.
· Keep the device away from water, re, humidity or hot environments.
· Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please
contact us.
· 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.
For technical support, replacement services, user guides, and other
information, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support.
Email [e-mail] to give suggestions.
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©2022 TP-Link 7106509495 REV2.1.1
AX5400 Wi-Fi 6 Router
Quick Installation Guide
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Connect the Hardware1
Set up with videos:
Scan QR code or visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#wi--routers
Connect the power adapter to the router and turn it on.
3
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.
• Unplug the power to turn o 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. Modem
Unplug the power
Power on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
2
Note: If the 2.4 GHz LED and 5 GHz LED are off, press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the back for more than 2 seconds. Both the LEDs should turn solid on.
Power
On
Internet
On
2.4 GHz
On
5 GHz
On
Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking the following LEDs.
4
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Connect the powered-off modem to the
router’s WAN port with an Ethernet cable.
Internet
Set Up the Network
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.
New Password:
Let’s Get Started
Conrm Password:
http://tplinkwi.net
Method 2: Via a Web Browser
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,
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.
Method 1: Via TP-Link Tether App
1. Download the Tether app.
To enjoy a more complete service
from TP-Link, bind your TP-Link ID to
the router.
Scan for Tether Tether
or
Choose your device type
Gaming Router
Range Extender
Router
Archer AX6000
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 icon in the Tether
app and select Router >
Wireless Router. Follow the
steps to complete the setup
and connect to the internet.
Model: Archer AX3000
AX3000 Gigabit Wi-Fi Router
Wireless Password/PIN:XXXXXXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G
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