Wi-Fi Routers Archer C5400

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Archer C5400

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AC5400 Wireless Tri-Band MU-MIMO
Gigabit Router

Boost Your Wi-Fi - Advanced NitroQAM^TM (1024-QAM) and 4-Stream technology increase maximum Wi-Fi speeds on all bands by 25%, achieving combined Wi-Fi speeds of up to 5334Mbps
More Bands, More Devices - Tri-Band Wi-Fi offers three distinct wireless bands for more devices
Multiple Reliable Connections - MU-MIMO allows the router to achieve 4X efficiency by communicating with up to four devices at once
Smoother Performance - Smart Connect automatically assigns each device to the best available band to achieve optimal performance
Powerful Processing - Ultra-Fast 1.4GHz Dual-Core CPU and 3 co-processors provide fast and stable overall performance
Maximized Range - 8 External Antennas maximize the Wi-Fi coverage and enhance the wireless connections

Game Like You‘ve
Never Gamed Before

AC5400 Wireless Tri-Band MU-MIMO Gigabit Router

Faster Speed
for More Devices

Archer C5400 delivers combined Tri-Band Wi-Fi speeds to 5334Mbps, letting you dedicate an entire band to gaming without slowing down your network.

Smart Connect helps devices run even faster by assigning them to the best available channel to balance network demand.

Learn more about Smart Connect >
Learn more about Tri-Band >

2.4GHz: 1000Mbps

Shopping online, streaming music, and browsing on laptops, tablets, and smartphones

5GHz-1 & 5GHz-2: 2167Mbps each

Gaming online and watching 4K video on consoles, performance PCs, and smart TVs

2.4GHz/ 1000Mbps
Online shopping/Music streaming / Browsing

5GHz-1 & 5GHz-2/ 2167Mbps each
Online gaming / 4K HD video streaming

NitroQAM^TM and 4-Stream
Support Maximum Wi-Fi Speed

The Archer C5400 gets a performance boosts of up to 25%, thanks to NitroQAM™ (1024-QAM) and 4-Stream. These advanced technologies allow the router’s 2.4GHz band and both of its 5GHz bands to provide industry-leading speeds of up to 1000Mbps and 2167Mbps, respectively. With NitroQAM and 4-Stream, you can game at the highest settings without lagging.

BOOST

Archer C5400
Previous gen

2.4GHz

1000Mbps
5GHz-1 & 5GHz-2

2167Mbps each

MU-MIMO for Non-Stop Entertainment on All Your Devices

UP TO

FASTER

The Archer C5400 does more than just create faster Wi-Fi, it helps your devices achieve optimal performance by making communication more efficient. With MU-MIMO technology¹, the Archer C5400 can provide four simultaneous data streams, allowing all connected devices to achieve speeds up to 4X faster than standard AC routers.

Learn more about MU-MIMO technology >

Traditional Router Sends data to one device at a time
MU-MIMO Router Simultaneously sends data to multiple devices

MU-MIMO for Running All Devices At Once

With MU-MIMO technology, the Archer C5400 can provide four simultaneous data streams, allowing all connected devices to achieve speeds up to 4X faster.

Learn more about MU-MIMO technology >

Traditional Router: Sends data to one device at a time

MU-MIMO Router: Simultaneously sends data to multiple devices

Innovative Technology Empowers Home Entertainment

The router serves as a powerful entertainment hub for your home that is capable of supporting multiple simultaneous HD video streams, online gaming, and other online activities without slowing down. Superior range and coverage keeps your devices connected, near or far.

Maximized Range and Efficiency

Eight antennas with Beamforming technology detect the locations of your connected devices and concentrate wireless signal strength toward them. This makes all of your connections more efficient and stable, improving network performance, even in medium-sized offices and public cafes.

Beamforming
Other Router without Beamforming
Without Beamforming

Powerful Processing Architecture

A Powerful 1.4GHz CPU with three distinct co-processors powers through multiple complex tasks and demanding applications with ease. Elite processing allows the router to support multiple highly demanding applications at the same time.

Broadcom 1.4GHz  Dual-Core processor for fast, stable performance
Co-processor for optimized Wi-Fi performance over the 5GHz-1 Wi-Fi band
Co-processor for optimized Wi-Fi performance over the 5GHz-2 Wi-Fi band
Co-processor for optimized Wi-Fi performance over the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi band

Lightning-Fast Wired Connections

Large File Sharing: External hard drives can connect directly to the Archer C5400 via its USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports, making it easy to share large files, photos, music and video across your network.

Smooth Gaming and Streaming: To help your wired devices achieve peak performance for smooth gaming and streaming, the four Gigabit Ethernet ports operate 10x faster than standard Ethernet.

USB 2.0
Full Gigabit Ports
USB 3.0

3G/4G Dongle
Flash Drive
Hard Disk
Digital Camera
Printer

Powerful Processing Architecture

A 1.4GHz CPU with three distinct co-processors powers through multiple complex tasks and demanding applications with ease.

Broadcom 1.4GHz Dual-Core processor for fast, stable performance

Co-processor for optimized Wi-Fi performance over the 5GHz-1 Wi-Fi band

Co-processor for optimized Wi-Fi performance over the 5GHz-2 Wi-Fi band

Co-processor for optimized Wi-Fi performance over the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi band

Lightning-Fast Wired Connections

Archer C5400 makes it easy to share 3G/4G connections and large files across your network via its USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports. Four Gigabit Ethernet ports operate 10X faster than standard Ethernet ports, helping your wired devices achieve peak performance.

Easy Setup and Use

Set up the Archer C5400 in minutes thanks to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app. Tether lets you manage network settings, including parental controls and media sharing preferences, from any Android or iOS device.

Set up the Archer C5400 from any Android or iOS device in minutes thanks to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app.

Learn more about the intuitive web interface > Learn more about Tether App >

Guest Network

Keep your main network secure by creating a separate network for guests and visitors
Parental Controls

Manage when and how connected devices can access the Internet
VPN
Server

Setup a secure connection between your private networks to the Internet
Advanced Security

Defend against security threats with advanced encryption

¹Future firmware upgrade is required to enable MU-MIMO technology.

WIRELESS
Standards and Protocols	Wi-Fi 5 IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz
WiFi Speeds	AC5400 5 GHz: 2167 Mbps (802.11ac) 5 GHz: 2167 Mbps (802.11ac) 2.4 GHz: 1000 Mbps (802.11n)
WiFi Range	4 Bedroom Houses 8× Fixed High-Performance Antennas Multiple antennas form a signal-boosting array to cover more directions and large areas Beamforming Concentrates wireless signal strength towards clients to expand WiFi range High-Power FEM Improves transmission power to strengthen signal coverage 4T4R Multiple streams in the same band strengthen the fault tolerance in transmission
WiFi Capacity	High Tri-Band Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance 4×4 MU-MIMO Simultaneously communicates with multiple MU-MIMO clients Airtime Fairness Improves network efficiency by limiting excessive occupation DFS Access an extra band to reduce congestion 12 Streams Connect your devices to more bandwidth
Working Modes	Router Mode Access Point Mode

SECURITY
Network Security	SPI Firewall Access Control IP & MAC Binding Application Layer Gateway HomeCare™ Antivirus Malicious Site Checker Port Intrusion Prevention Infected Device Isolation Notification and Log
Guest Network	1× 5 GHz Guest Network 1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network
VPN Server	OpenVPN PPTP
WiFi Encryption	WEP WPA WPA2 WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)

HARDWARE
Processor	1.4 GHz Dual-Core CPU
Ethernet Ports	1× Gigabit WAN Port 4× Gigabit LAN Ports Static Link Aggregation (LAG) available with 2× LAN ports
USB Support	1× USB 3.0 Port 1× USB 2.0 Port Supported Partition Formats: NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, FAT32 Supported Functions: FTP Server Media Server Samba Server
Buttons	Wi-Fi On/Off Button Power On/Off Button LED On/Off Button WPS Button Reset Button
Power	12 V ⎓ 5 A

SOFTWARE
Protocols	IPv4 IPv6
Service Kits	HomeCare™ Learn More>
Parental Controls	HomeCare™ Parental Controls Custom Profiles Content Filtering App Block URL Filtering Time Limit Time Schedule (Bedtime) Log Insight
WAN Types	Dynamic IP Static IP PPPoE PPTP L2TP
Quality of Service	QoS by Device HomeCare™ QoS QoS by Application
Cloud Service	Auto Firmware Upgrade OTA Firmware Upgrade TP-Link ID DDNS
NAT Forwarding	Port Forwarding Port Triggering DMZ UPnP
IPTV	IGMP Proxy IGMP Snooping Bridge Tag VLAN
DHCP	Address Reservation DHCP Client List Server
DDNS	TP-Link NO-IP DynDNS
Management Features	Tether App Webpage Check Web Emulator>

OTHER
System Requirements	Internet Explorer 11+, Firefox 12.0+, Chrome 20.0+, Safari 4.0+, or other JavaScript-enabled browser Cable or DSL Modem (if needed) Subscription with an internet service provider (for internet access)
Certifications	FCC, CE, RoHS
Environment	Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉) Storage Temperature: -40℃~70℃ (-40℉ ~158℉) Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing

AC5400 Wireless Tri-Band MU-MIMO
Gigabit Router

Overview

Game Like You‘ve
Never Gamed Before

Faster Speed
for More Devices

NitroQAM^TM and 4-Stream
Support Maximum Wi-Fi Speed

MU-MIMO for Non-Stop Entertainment on All Your Devices

MU-MIMO for Running All Devices At Once

Innovative Technology Empowers Home Entertainment

Maximized Range and Efficiency

Powerful Processing Architecture

Lightning-Fast Wired Connections

Powerful Processing Architecture

Lightning-Fast Wired Connections

Easy Setup and Use

Specifications

Support

TEST DATA
WiFi Transmission Power	CE: <20dBm(2.4GHz) <23dBm(5.15GHz to 5.35GHz) <23dBm(5.47GHz to 5.725GHz) FCC: <30dBm
WiFi Reception Sensitivity	5GHz: 11a 6Mbps: -94dBm 11a 54Mbps: -76dBm 11ac HT20 (MCS8): -68dBm 11ac HT20 (MCS11): -61dBm 11ac HT40 (MCS9): -64dBm, 11ac HT40 (MCS11): -57dBm 11ac HT80: -60dBm 2.4GHz 11g 54M: -77dBm 11n HT20 (MCS8): -73dBm, 11ac HT20 (MCS11): -63dBm 11ac HT40 (MCS9): -67dBm, 11ac HT40 (MCS11): -62dBm

PHYSICAL
Dimensions (W×D×H)	9.0 × 9.0 × 4.23 in (230 × 230 × 43 mm)
Package Content	Wi-Fi Router Archer C5400 Power Adapter RJ45 Ethernet Cable Quick Installation Guide

AC5400 Wireless Tri-Band MU-MIMO Gigabit Router

Overview

Game Like You‘ve Never Gamed Before

Faster Speed for More Devices

NitroQAMTM and 4-Stream Support Maximum Wi-Fi Speed

MU-MIMO for Non-Stop Entertainment on All Your Devices

MU-MIMO for Running All Devices At Once

Innovative Technology Empowers Home Entertainment

Maximized Range and Efficiency

Powerful Processing Architecture

Lightning-Fast Wired Connections

Powerful Processing Architecture

Lightning-Fast Wired Connections

Easy Setup and Use

Specifications

Support

AC5400 Wireless Tri-Band MU-MIMO
Gigabit Router

Game Like You‘ve
Never Gamed Before

Faster Speed
for More Devices

NitroQAM^TM and 4-Stream
Support Maximum Wi-Fi Speed