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REV2.3.0    1910012411

User Guide

AC5400 Wireless Tri-Band MU-MIMO Gigabit Router

Archer C5400

Содержание Archer C5400

Страница 1: ...REV2 3 0 1910012411 User Guide AC5400 Wireless Tri Band MU MIMO Gigabit Router Archer C5400...

Страница 2: ...nection 13 4 3 Set Up the Router as an Access Point 17 4 4 Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection 19 Chapter 5 TP Link Cloud Service 23 5 1 Register a TP Link ID 24 5 2 Change Your TP Link ID Information...

Страница 3: ...t by Virtual Servers 58 10 2 Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering 59 10 3 Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ 60 10 4 Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP 61 Chapter 11 VPN...

Страница 4: ...89 13 5 Upgrade the Firmware 90 13 5 1 Online Upgrade 91 13 5 2 Manual Upgrade 91 13 5 3 Restore Interrupted Upgrade After Power Failure 92 13 6 Backup and Restore Configuration Settings 92 13 7 Chan...

Страница 5: ...res to show the path to load the corresponding page For example Advanced Wireless MAC Filtering means the MAC Filtering function page is under the Wireless menu that is located in the Advanced tab Not...

Страница 6: ...Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance It chapter contains the following sections Product Overview Appearance...

Страница 7: ...wired devices Moreover it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP LINK router due to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app 1 2 Appearance 1 2 1 The Back Panel The router s...

Страница 8: ...nation Name Status Indication Power On The system has started up successfully Flashing The system is starting up or the firmware is being upgraded Do not disconnect or power off your router Off Power...

Страница 9: ...On The inserted USB device is ready to use Flashing A USB device is being identified Off No device is plugged into the USB port Button Explanation Item Description Wi Fi Button Press and hold the WiF...

Страница 10: ...Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections Position Your Router Connect Your Router...

Страница 11: ...r desktop Keep the router away from devices with strong electromagnetic interference such as Bluetooth devices cordless phones and microwaves 2 2 Connect Your Router Follow the steps below to connect...

Страница 12: ...Wi Fi On Off button for about 2 seconds and all the three LEDs should turn solid on in a few seconds 7 Connect your computer to the router Method 1 Wired Turn off the Wi Fi on your computer and conne...

Страница 13: ...ured if the wireless function of the router is disabled Also the WPS function will be disabled if your wireless encryption is WEP Please make sure the wireless function is enabled and is configured wi...

Страница 14: ...Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router...

Страница 15: ...og in to your router 1 Set up the TCP IP Protocol in Obtain an IP address automatically mode on your computer 2 Visit http tplinkwifi net and create a login password for secure management purposes The...

Страница 16: ...ary ISP information built in automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully completed Furthermore you can also set up an IPv6 connection if your ISP provides IPv6 ser...

Страница 17: ...oud router to your TP Link ID Note To learn more about the TP Link Cloud service please refer to the TP Link Cloud Service section If you do not want to register a TP Link ID now you may click Log In...

Страница 18: ...onstrations in Step 4 to determine your connection type 4 Follow the instructions on the page to continue the configuration Parameters on the figures are just used for demonstration 1 If you choose Dy...

Страница 19: ...name and password provided by your ISP PPPoE users usually have DSL cable modems 4 If you choose L2TP enter the username and password and choose the Secondary Connection provided by your ISP Different...

Страница 20: ...ndary Connection provided by your ISP Different parameters are needed according to the Secondary Connection you have chosen 5 Click Save 6 To check your internet connection click Network Map on the le...

Страница 21: ...e please go to Advanced Network Internet to complete the configuration If you still cannot access the internet refer to the FAQ section for further instructions 4 3 Set Up the Router as an Access Poin...

Страница 22: ...t the router to your existing wired router via an Ethernet cable 4 Log in again to the web management page http tplinkwifi net and click Quick Setup 5 Configure your wireless settings and click Next 6...

Страница 23: ...ypes PPPoE Dynamic IP SLAAC DHCPv6 Static IP 6to4 tunnel Pass Through Bridge 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with your TP Link ID or the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced IPv6 3...

Страница 24: ...the router uses the IPv4 account to connect to the IPv6 server Click Advanced to input further information if your ISP requires Click Save and then click Connect Note If your ISP provides two separate...

Страница 25: ...internet connection type is a prerequisite for this connection type Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection Click Advanced to input further information if your ISP requires Click Save and then click...

Страница 26: ...n Address Prefix provided by your ISP and click Save Tips Find Help on the web management page to know more about items 6 Click Status to check whether you have successfully set up an IPv6 connection...

Страница 27: ...Link Cloud will notify you when an important firmware upgrade is avaliable Surely you can also manage multiple TP Link Cloud devices with a single TP Link ID This chapter introduces how to register a...

Страница 28: ...Link ID you need to log in to the router with the TP Link ID Once you have registered a TP Link ID on the web management page you can only register another TP Link ID via the Tether APP Please refer t...

Страница 29: ...TP Link ID used to log in to the router for the first time will be automatically bound as the Admin account An admin account can add or remove other TP Link IDs to or from the same router as Users All...

Страница 30: ...you need another TP Link ID please register a new one via the Tether app Please refer to Manage the Router via the TP Link Tether App to install the app and register a new TP Link ID 4 The new TP Lin...

Страница 31: ...ll the app OR 2 Connect your device to the router s wireless network 3 Launch the Tether app select the model of your router and log in with your TP Link ID or the password your set for the router 4 M...

Страница 32: ...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 customize guest network options to ensure network security and...

Страница 33: ...ts to manually input the SSID for guest network access 3 Select the Security type If No security is selected no password is needed to access your guest network If WAP WPA2 Personal is selected keep th...

Страница 34: ...icial website of your shop 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with your TP Link ID or the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Guest Network Focus on the Wireless section and select Po...

Страница 35: ...the authentication page and click Save Portal Title Up to 31 characters Terms of Use Up to 1023 characters Logo Image Upload a JPG or PNG image less than 100KB to customize the logo Background Image...

Страница 36: ...o allow the wireless clients on your guest network to communicate with each other via methods such as network neighbors and Ping Allow guests to access my local network Tick this checkbox if you want...

Страница 37: ...s media and a printer from the USB storage devices over your home network locally or remotely through the internet The router supports USB external flash drives hard drives and USB printers It contain...

Страница 38: ...ke sure its file system is FAT32 exFat NTFS or HFS Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the router safely remove it to avoid data damage Go to Advanced USB Settings Device Settings and c...

Страница 39: ...username and a password to deny anonymous access to the USB disks you should select the Registered User radio box To learn how to set up an account for the access refer to To Set up Authentication fo...

Страница 40: ...te If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address such as 192 168 x x or 10 x x x you cannot use this feature because private addresses are not routed on the Internet Follow the steps below to configure...

Страница 41: ...a third party app for network files management Tips Click Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account to learn how to set up a domain name for you router 7 1 3 Customize the Access Settings By default all t...

Страница 42: ...s or smb MyShare for Mac To Only Share Specific Content 1 Focus on the Folder Sharing section Click the button to disable Share All then click Add to add a new sharing folder 2 Select the Volume Name...

Страница 43: ...es stored on the USB disk directly from DLNA supported devices Click Media Sharing to learn more 4 Click OK Tips The router can share 32 volumes at most You can click on the page to detach the corresp...

Страница 44: ...Windows will be unable to remember your credentials and you will always be required to enter the sharing password for USB access 2 Enable Authentication to apply the account you just set If you leave...

Страница 45: ...files on the USB disks 2 Refer to the following table for detailed instructions Windows Computer Go to Computer Network then click the Media Server Name Model number share by default in the Media Dev...

Страница 46: ...printer Download and Install the utility on each computer that needs printer service 1 Visit http www tp link com app usb 2 Click PC Utility for Windows users or Mac Utility to download the installati...

Страница 47: ...43 Chapter 7 USB Settings Mac 3 Click the Auto Connect for printing tab to pull down a list then select Set Auto Connect Printer Windows Mac 4 Select the printer you share then click Apply Windows...

Страница 48: ...ter Windows Mac 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 se...

Страница 49: ...o help you create a personalized network that caters for the whole family You can ensure appropriate internet access for everyone with Parental Controls save bandwidth for the things that matter with...

Страница 50: ...y child s devices restrict internet access to 2 hours every day and block internet access during bed time 10 PM to 6 AM on weekdays 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with your TP Link ID or the p...

Страница 51: ...his profile 1 Select a filter level based on the age of the family member this profile belongs to Blocked content will then be displayed in the Filter Content list 2 If needed you can edit the blocked...

Страница 52: ...imes in the fields Devices under this profile will be unable to access the internet during this time period 3 Click Save The amount of time your child spends online is controlled and inappropriate con...

Страница 53: ...k to block the corresponding content for this profile You can now check up on your child s online activities 8 2 QoS QoS Quality of Service allows you to prioritize the internet traffic of specific on...

Страница 54: ...test to get the value or manually enter the bandwidth provided by your internet service provider 4 In the Application Priority tab click Gaming to prioritize this online activity The default is Stand...

Страница 55: ...on Malicious Content Filter BlocksmaliciouswebsiteslistedinMicroTrend sdatabase Thedatabaseisautomatically updated so new malicious websites are blocked when they go live Intrusion Prevention System I...

Страница 56: ...tal Controls QoS Antivirus 3 Choose the protection types you want to enable It is recommended to keep them all enabled to ensure the best protection for your network 4 Click to view threats that have...

Страница 57: ...unauthorized users by implementing these three network security functions You can block or allow specific client devices to access your network using Access Control or you can prevent ARP spoofing an...

Страница 58: ...ing checkbox and click Save 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 Blacklis...

Страница 59: ...cklistautomatically To allow specific device s 1 Select Whitelist and click Save 2 Click Add in the Devices in Whitelist section Enter the Device Name and MAC Address You can copy and paste the inform...

Страница 60: ...ifi net and log in with your TP Link ID or the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Security IP MAC Binding 3 Enable ARP Binding 4 Bind your device s according to your need To bind the con...

Страница 61: ...warding feature the router can penetrate the isolation of NAT and allows devices on the internet to initiatively communicate with devices on the local network thus realizing some special functions The...

Страница 62: ...ervice port number before the configuration Share my personal website I ve built in local network with my friends through the internet For example the personal website has been built on my home PC 192...

Страница 63: ...n the internet can use http domain name to visit the website If you have changed the default External Port you should use http WAN IP External Port or http domain name External Port to visit the websi...

Страница 64: ...e enter the parameters manually You should verify the external ports the application uses first and enter them into External Port field according to the format the page displays 10 3 Make Applications...

Страница 65: ...MZ and select Enable DMZ 4 Enter the IP address 192 168 0 100 in the DMZ Host IP Address filed 5 Click Save The configuration is completed You ve set your PC to a DMZ host and now you can make a team...

Страница 66: ...to the router which has connected to the internet to play online games UPnP will send request to the router to open the corresponding ports allowing the following data penetrating the NAT to transmit...

Страница 67: ...more stable It is suitable for restricted environment such as campus network and company intranet PPTP VPN is more easily used and its speed is faster it s compatible with most operating systems and...

Страница 68: ...ID or the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced VPN Server OpenVPN and select Enable VPN Server Note Before you enable VPN Server we recommend you configure Dynamic DNS Service recommended...

Страница 69: ...e OpenVPN client utility on each device that you plan to apply the VPN funxtion to access your router Mobile devices should download a third party app from Google Play or Apple App Store 2 After the i...

Страница 70: ...devices by the PPTP VPN server 4 Click Advanced to set the PPTP connection permission according to your needs Select Allow Samba Network Place access to allow your VPN device to access your local Sam...

Страница 71: ...n Your Remote Device The remote device can use the Windows built in PPTP software or a third party PPTP software to connect to PPTP Server Here we use the Windows built in PPTP software as an example...

Страница 72: ...68 Chapter 11 VPN Server 4 Select Use my Internet connection VPN 5 Enter the internet IP address of the router for example 218 18 1 73 in the Internet address field Click Next...

Страница 73: ...69 Chapter 11 VPN Server 6 Enter the User name and Password you have set for the PPTP VPN server on your router and click Connect 7 The PPTP VPN connection is created and ready to use...

Страница 74: ...70 Chapter 11 VPN Server...

Страница 75: ...features It contains the following sections Change the LAN Settings Set Up Link Aggregation Configure to Support IPTV Service Specify DHCP Server Settings Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account Create...

Страница 76: ...ter 2 Go to Advanced Network LAN 3 Type in a new IP Address appropriate to your needs And leave the Subnet Mask as the default settings 4 Click Save Note If you have set the Virtual Server DMZ or DHCP...

Страница 77: ...ttp tplinkwifi net and log in with your TP Link ID or the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Network IPTV 3 If your ISP provides the networking service based on IGMP technology for examp...

Страница 78: ...orresponding LAN port which is predetermined or you have specified in Step 3 Your IPTV setup is done now You may need to configure your set top box before enjoying your TV 12 4 Specify DHCP Server Set...

Страница 79: ...is automatically filled in and is the same as the LAN IP address of the router 4 Click Save To reserve an IP address for a specified client device 1 Click Add in the Address Reservation section 2 Clic...

Страница 80: ...DNS does not work if the ISP assigns a private WAN IP address such as 192 168 1 x to the router 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with your TP Link ID or the password you set for the router 2 Go...

Страница 81: ...y a network administrator or a user by adding entries into a routing table The manually configured routing information guides the router in forwarding data packets to the specific destination Visit mu...

Страница 82: ...on the same subnet Disable Router B s DHCP function 2 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with your TP Link ID or the password you set for Router A 3 Go to Network Advanced Routing 4 Click Add and fi...

Страница 83: ...nterface Determined by the port WAN LAN that sends out data packets In the example the data are sent to the gateway through the LAN port of Router A so LAN should be selected Description Enter a descr...

Страница 84: ...u will be disconnected when the settings are effective Please write down the new SSID and password for future use To hide SSID 1 Go to Basic Wireless 2 Select Hide SSID and your SSID won t display whe...

Страница 85: ...nnel Width Select a channel width bandwidth for the wireless network Channel Select an operating channel for the wireless network It is recommended to leave the channel to Auto if you are not experien...

Страница 86: ...fficient Wi Fi network for multiusers Note Devices supporting 5GHz wireless band can enjoy the Multi User MIMO service 1 Go to Advanced Wireless Wireless Settings 2 Select the wireless network 5GHz 1...

Страница 87: ...ear 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 9 Schedule Your Wireless Function The wireless network c...

Страница 88: ...se repeat the steps above Note The Effective Time Schedule is based on the time of the router You can go to Advanced System Tools Time Settings to modify the time The wireless LED will be off if the c...

Страница 89: ...contains the following sections Set Up System Time Control LEDs Test the Network Connectivity Test Your Internet Speed Upgrade the Firmware Backup and Restore Configuration Settings Change the Adminis...

Страница 90: ...word you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced System Tools Time Settings To get time from the internet 1 In the Set Time field select Get automatically from the Internet 2 Select your local Time Zone f...

Страница 91: ...our local time zone 3 Select the correct End date and time when daylight saving time ends at your local time zone 4 Click Save 13 2 Control LEDs The router s LEDs indicate router s activities and stat...

Страница 92: ...the information with the help of page tips 1 Choose Ping or Traceroute as the diagnostic tool to test the connectivity Ping is used to test the connectivity between the router and the tested host and...

Страница 93: ...ur Internet Speed Speed Test provides an easy way to monitor your network speed It reveals the current upload and download speeds received from your provider and gives practical advice about the activ...

Страница 94: ...previous speed test results 13 5 Upgrade the Firmware TP Link aims at providing better network experience for users We will inform you through the web management page if there s any update firmware av...

Страница 95: ...us on the Online Upgrade section and click Upgrade 4 Wait a few minutes for the upgrade and reboot to complete Tips If there s a new and important firmware update for your router you will see the noti...

Страница 96: ...ect your computer to the Internet and download the latest firmware file from www tp link com 2 Connect your computer to the router with an Ethernet cable 3 Visit 192 168 0 1 and you will see the follo...

Страница 97: ...Restore 2 Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting Note During the restoring process do not turn off or reset the router To reset the router except your login password and bound TP Link ID 1...

Страница 98: ...manage the TP Link ID go to Basic TP Link Cloud 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with the password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced System Tools Administration and focus on the Account Ma...

Страница 99: ...learn the SMTP server address Generally Enable Authentication should be selected if the login of the mailbox requires username and password 5 Click Save You can click Test Email to test whether the co...

Страница 100: ...isting 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 6 Click OK 13 10 Remote Management This feature allows...

Страница 101: ...c DNS Service Account if you want to log in to the router through a domain name Allow specific devices to manage the router remotely 1 Select Enable Remote Management for Specified Devices 2 Enter Web...

Страница 102: ...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 log in to the web management page...

Страница 103: ...lbox requires username and password 5 Username Enter the email address used for sending the system log 6 Password Enter the password to login the sender s email address 7 Select Enable Auto Mail Tips...

Страница 104: ...stics 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...

Страница 105: ...inkwifi net to create a new login password Note Please refer to Password Recovery to learn how to configure Password Recovery You ll need to reconfigure the router to surf the internet once the router...

Страница 106: ...102 4 Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options and click OK 5 Go to Advanced Restore advanced settings click OK to save the settings...

Страница 107: ...ure the router to surf the internet once the router is reset Q4 What should I do if I can t access the internet even though the configuration is finished 1 Visit http tplinkwifi net and log in with yo...

Страница 108: ...a safe and public DNS server operated by Google Restart the modem and the router 1 Power off your modem and router and leave them off for 1 minute 2 Power on your modem first and wait about 2 minutes...

Страница 109: ...he password you set for the router 2 Go to Advanced Network Internet and focus on the MAC Clone section 3 Choose an option as needed enter the MAC address if Use Custom MAC Address is selected and cli...

Страница 110: ...Advanced Network LAN 3 ModifytheLANIPaddressasthefollowpictureshows Herewetake192 168 2 1 as an example 4 Click Save Restart the modem and the router 1 Power off your modem and router and leave them o...

Страница 111: ...efer to the relevant document or contact the laptop manufacturer Make sure the wireless adapter driver is installed successfully and the wireless adapter is enabled On Windows 7 1 If you see the messa...

Страница 112: ...below Check the WLAN LED indicator on your wireless router modem Make sure your computer device is still in the range of your router modem Move it closer if it is currently too far away Go to Advanced...

Страница 113: ...r wireless router Note Wireless Password Network Security Key is case sensitive Windows unable to connect to XXXX Can not join this network Taking longer than usual to connect to this network Check th...

Страница 114: ...roduct 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 tran...

Страница 115: ...ion If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer...

Страница 116: ...h America Inc Address 145 South State College Blvd Suite 400 Brea CA 92821 Website http www tp link com us Tel 1 626 333 0234 Fax 1 909 527 6803 E mail sales usa tp link com This equipment has been te...

Страница 117: ...24 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 OPERATING FREQUENCY t...

Страница 118: ...i r p limits specified for point to point and non point to point operation as appropriate 3 For devices with detachable antenna s the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250 5350...

Страница 119: ...5650 5725MHz Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment Thisequipmentshouldbeinstalledandoperatedwithminimumdista...

Страница 120: ...device where wireless devices are not allowed Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the origin...

Страница 121: ...Indoor use only RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive...

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