Name: Archer C5400
Brand: TP-Link
SKU: 107169
Rating: 4.0 (42 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

3.9 / 5

The build quality is rather good
great performance and range
Wi-Fi signal is excellent

rarely seen option in other routers
lack of specific technology to lower latency
at a distance of 30 feet was a bit slower than the rest

Number of lan ports: 4
Number of wan ports: 1
Usb: yes
Built-in dsl modem: no
Wireless network: yes
External antenna: yes
Vpn client: yes

TP-Link Archer C5400 - Pros & Cons

The build quality is rather good
great performance and range
Wi-Fi signal is excellent
5GHz band remained very good
feature worked perfectly
The interface make sense and things are actually easy to navigate around
the web interface is modern and easy to use
IFTTT integration is another nice touch
affordable and stylish
it gives people an intuitive and easy way to access features
exceptional router that is simple in all ways
works well with the home network and ensures you receive quality signals
It is easy to install
configure
and manage
The instructions on the app are clear and straightforward
processor works well with the three processors that handle data transmission

rarely seen option in other routers
lack of specific technology to lower latency
at a distance of 30 feet was a bit slower than the rest
bandwidth exceeds the capacity of Ethernet network connections
Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
It also lacks the ability to change the Preamble mode
only real competitor on raw speed was its little brother
It turns to red when there's no internet connection
lagged was at 100 feet
elegantly-designed router
built in Antivirus feature
It is not portable and will not easily blend in with your home design
The router is incomplete without its antennas
Ethernet Cable in 2022 Wifi Not Working
The dual-core processor is grossly responsible for this fast distribution of data packets
the antennas are not fixed

TP-Link Archer C5400 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Number of WAN ports	1 Best: Cisco MWR 2941-DC Number of WAN ports: 16
Total wireless data transfer rate	5344 Mbps Best: TP-Link Talon AD7200 Total wireless data transfer rate: 7133 Mbps
Number of LAN ports	4 Best: Cisco CISCO7206VXR Number of LAN ports: 60

TP-Link - Video Reviews (7)

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TP-Link Archer C5400 - Full Specifications

Connectivity technology	Wireless Wired
Communication mode	Full-Duplex Half-Duplex
Number of LAN ports	4
Number of WAN ports	1
USB	yes
Total USB ports	2
Number of USB 2.0 ports	1
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 ports	1
Number of USB 3.1 ports	0

Width	9.06 in
Height	1.69 in
Depth	9.06 in
Weight	2.65 lb
Number of units	1
Rack-mount design	no

Frequency band	2.4 GHz 5 GHz
Management interface	Web/network
6to4	yes
Communication protocol	IPv6 Quality of Service Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Network / transport Protocol	PPTP L2TP IPSec PPPoE FTP DHCP DDNS Bigpond
Data link layer	Ethernet Fast Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11ac IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n
Wireless standards	IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11ac IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.3ab IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.11n
Jumbo frames support	no
Mobile broadband support	yes
Type of mobile support	USB modem
Mobile HSUPA	no
Mobile HSDPA (turbo-3G)	no
Mobile 4G (LTE)	yes
Mobile 3G	yes
Mobile 2G (GSM)	yes
Throughput WAN-LAN	917.93 Mbps
VoIP (SIP)	no
Wireless network	yes
2.4GHz wireless network	yes
2.4GHz data transfer rate	1000.0 Mbps
5GHz wireless network	yes
5GHz data transfer rate	2167.0 Mbps
External antenna	yes
Detachable antenna	no
MIMO	yes
Beamforming	yes
MU-MIMO	yes
Number of antennas	8
Total wireless data transfer rate	5344.0 Mbps
Wireless security	WEP WPA-Enterprise WPA-PSK WPA WPA2-Enterprise WPA2-PSK WPA2 WPS

Included flash memory	256.0 MB
Maximum flash memory	256.0 MB
Included RAM	512.0 MB
Maximum RAM	512.0 MB

DMZ	yes
Number of DMZ ports	1
VPN protocol	IPSec L2TP PPTP
VPN client	yes
Encryption Algorithm	128-bit WEP 64-bit WEP WPA WPA2 WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK

Colour of product	Black
Active cooling (fan)	no

Built-in DSL modem	no
File server	Via USB
Built-in printer server	yes

DynDNS	yes
Routing protocol	Static IP routing
Target audience	Home users

Min operating temperature	0 °C
Max operating temperature	40 °C
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	no

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TP-Link Archer C5400 TP-Link - Editorial Reviews (7)

4.0

Based on 7 reviews

TP-Link Archer C5400 TP-Link Archer C5400X Review: The Gaming Router to Top

Tom's Guide

Published: 03.02.2021

TP-Link Archer C5400X Review: The Gaming Router to Top

4.5

It may be big and expensive, but TP-Link's Archer C5400X combines first-rate speed, range and built-in security to rule over all other gaming routers. Long live the king.

Gadget Review

Published: 16.08.2016

TP-LINK Archer C5400 Tri-Band MU-MIMO Wireless Router Review - Gadget Review

2.2

The TP-LINK Archer C5400 is a router that lets its bleeding-edge performance speak for itself, perfect for gamers, streamers, or anyone else in between.

TP-Link Archer C5400 TP-Link Archer C5400X AC5400 MU-MIMO Tri-Band Gaming Router Review

PCMAG

Published: 12.10.2018

TP-Link Archer C5400X AC5400 MU-MIMO Tri-Band Gaming Router Review

4.0

A router designed for gaming enthusiasts, the TP-Link Archer C5400X offers solid throughput speeds, built-in malware protection, and support for Alexa voice commands and IFTTT applets.