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Archer C5400

AC5400 Wireless Tri-Band MU-MIMO Gigabit Router Archer C5400

  • Boost Your Wi-Fi - Advanced NitroQAMTM (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
  • Higher Efficiency - Beamforming technology delivers highly efficient wireless connection
  • 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

 

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Overview

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

NitroQAMTM 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.

25%

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.

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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.

Specifications

HARDWARE FEATURES
Interface 4 10/100/1000Mbps LAN Ports,
1 10/100/1000Mbps WAN Port
1 USB 3.0 Port + 1 USB 2.0 Port
Button Wireless On/Off Button
Power On/off Button
LED On/off Button
WPS Button
Reset Button
Antenna 8 high-performance antennas
External Power Supply 12V/5A
Dimensions ( W x D x H ) 9.1 X 9.1 X 1.7 in. (230 X 230 X 43mm)
WIRELESS FEATURES
Wireless Standards IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5GHz
IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz
Frequency 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Signal Rate 5GHz Band1: Up to 2167Mbps
5GHz Band2: Up to 2167Mbps
2.4GHz: Up to 1000Mbps
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
Wireless Functions Enable/Disable Wireless Radio, WMM, Wireless Statistics
Wireless Security 64/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryption
Transmission Power CE:
<20dBm(2.4GHz)
<23dBm(5.15GHz to 5.35GHz)
<23dBm(5.47GHz to 5.725GHz)
FCC:
<30dBm
Guest Network 2.4GHz guest network × 1
5GHz guest network × 2
SOFTWARE FEATURES
Quality of Service WMM, Bandwidth Control
WAN Type Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/
PPTP(Dual Access)/L2TP(Dual Access)
Management Access Control
Local Management
Remote Management
DHCP Server, Client, DHCP Client List,
Address Reservation
Port Forwarding Virtual Server, Port Triggering, UPnP, DMZ
Dynamic DNS DynDns, NO-IP
VPN Pass-Through PPTP, L2TP, IPSec
Access Control Parental Control, Local Management Control, Host List, Access
Schedule, Rule Management
Protocols Supports IPv4 and IPv6
USB Sharing Support Samba(Storage)/FTP Server/Media Server/
Printer Server
OTHERS
Certification CE, FCC, RoHS
Package Contents AC5400 Wireless Tri-Band MU-MIMO Gigabit Router
Archer C5400
Power supply unit
Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
System Requirements Microsoft Windows 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista™ or
Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1/10
MAC OS, NetWare, UNIX or Linux
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

Reviews & Awards

Awards
  • iF Design Award
    Archer C5400 Earns Prestigious 2017 iF Design Award.
    2017, Germany

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