tp-link Archer AX72 AX5400 Wi-Fi 6 Router Installation Guide

: June 4, 2024
: tp-link

Table of Contents

Connect the Hardware
Set Up the Network
Button Explanation
USB Applications
Need Help?
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

Quick Installation Guide

tp-link Archer AX72 AX5400 Wi-Fi 6 Router

AX5400 Wi-Fi 6 Router

Connect the Hardware

Unplug the power to turn off your modem, if any, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
Place the router horizontally and orient the antennas vertically.

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.
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4 Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking the following LEDs.

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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.

Set Up the Network

Method ONE: Via TP-Link Tether App

Download the Tether app.
http://www.tp- link.com/common/promos/app_tether_v2.html?ref=QRCode
Open the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID.
Note: If you don’t have an account, create one first.
Tap the button in the Tether app and select Router > Wireless Router. Follow the steps to complete the setup and connect to the internet.

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Enjoy the internet !
To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link, bind your TP-Link ID to the router.

Method TWO: Via a Web Browser

Connect your device to the router wirelessly or with an Ethernet cable.
The default wireless network names (SSIDs) and passwords are printed on the label at the bottom of the router.
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.
Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection and register for the TP-Link Cloud service.

Button Explanation

LED Button
Press the button for 1 second to turn on or off 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 off 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 files and media with multiple devices. Visit https://www.tp-link.com/app/usb to learn more about the USB applications.

Local Storage Sharing
Share files 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

To communicate with TP-Link users or engineers, visit https://community.tp- link.com to join TP-Link Community.
For technical support, replacement services, user guides, and other information, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support.
Email techwriter@tp-link.com.cn to give suggestions.

Keep the device away from water, fire, 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 a damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
The adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

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?****

– Power off your modem for about 5 minutes, then power it on and check the internet.
– 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.
– Log 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://tplinkwifi.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.

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