TP Link Technologies RE305 AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender User Manual

TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender

User Manual

REV1.0.0 1910011883
RE305
User Guide
AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender
Contents
About This Guide ...............................................................................................1
Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1. 1. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. 1. LED Explanation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. 2. 2. Port and Button Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2. Set Up Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2. 1. Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. 1. 1. Method One: Via the WPS Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. 1. 2. Method Two: Via a Web Browser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. 2. Position Your Extender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 3. Customize Your Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3. 1. Check Internet Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3. 2. Configure Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3. 3. Change LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3. 4. Specify DHCP Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3. 5. Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3. 6. Set Access Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 4. More Features of Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4. 1. Use Your Extender as a Wireless Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4. 2. Transform Your Existing Wired Network to a Wireless One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4. 2. 1. To Set Up the Extender as an Access Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4. 2. 2. To Connect Your Wireless Devices to the Extender via WPS. . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chapter 5. Manage Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5. 1. Set Up System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5. 2. Control LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5. 3. Power Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5. 4. Upgrade the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5. 5. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5. 6. Change Admin Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5. 7. System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
FAQ .....................................................................................................................32
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About This Guide
This guide is a complementation of Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation
Guide instructs you on quick Internet setup, and this guide provides details of each
function and shows you the way to configure these functions appropriate to your
needs.
When using this guide, please notice that features of the extender may vary slightly
depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location, language,
and Internet service provider. All screenshots, images, parameters and descriptions
documented in this guide are used for demonstration only.
Conventions
In this guide the following conventions are used:
Convention Description
Blue Italic Hyperlinks are in blue italic. You can click to redirect to a website or a specific section.
Blue Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in blue, including the
menus, items, buttons, etc.
>
The menu structures 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.
Note: Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.
Tips: Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.
symbols on the web
page
• click to edit the corresponding entry.
• click to delete the corresponding entry.
More Info
The latest software, management app and utility can be found at Download Center at
www.tp-link.com/support.
The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the
package of the range extender.
Specifications can be found on the product page at http://www.tp-link.com.
A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at
http://forum.tp-link.com.
Our Technical Support contact information can be found at Contact Technical Support
page at www.tp-link.com/support.
Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your
Extender
This chapter introduces what the extender can do and its appearance.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Product Overview
• Appearance
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1. 1. Product Overview
Bring Dead Zones Back to Life
Tired of Wi-Fi “dead zones”? The TP-LINK extender is connected to your router wirelessly,
strengthening and expanding its signal into areas it can’t reach on its own. The device
also reduces signal interference to ensure reliable Wi-Fi coverage throughout your
home or office.
Easy Installation & Quick Position
The extender works with any standard wireless router. Instantly connect the extender
to a router by pressing the router’s WPS button (if available) followed by the extender’s
WPS button, or by following the step-by-step Quick Setup instructions of the extender’s
web management page.
Once the extender is connected to an existing router, you can take it to an ideal place,
no more further configurations. The Intelligent signal light can help to find the best
location.
Easy Management with the Tether APP
Tether provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage your extender with your
smart devices.
1. 2. Appearance
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1. 2. 1. LED Explanation
You can check the extender’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
Name Status Indication
Power
On The extender is on.
Flashing The extender is initializing.
Off The extender is off.
Signal
Blue The extender is connected to the router, and is in a
good location.
Red The extender is connected to the router, but is too
far away from it.
Flashing
blue The extender is connecting to the router.
Off No active connection.
2.4GHz On The extender is connected to the 2.4GHz wireless
network of your host router.
Off No 2.4GHz wireless connection.
5GHz On The extender is connected to the 5GHz wireless
network of your host router.
Off No 5GHz wireless connection.
1. 2. 2. Port and Button Description
Ports or Buttons Description
WPS Button
Press the WPS button on your host router, and immediately
press the WPS button on the extender. The Signal LED of the
extender should change to solid blue, indicating successful WPS
connection.
Reset (Hole) Use a pin to press the Reset button to reset the extender.
Ethernet Port Connect your Ethernet-only device to the Ethernet port of the
extender to join the Wi-Fi network.
Chapter 2
Set Up Internet Connection
This chapter introduces how to boost your host wireless coverage. Please follow the
step-by-step instructions to set up the Internet connection.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Quick Setup
• Position Your Extender
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2. 1. Quick Setup
Power on
Plug the extender into an electrical outlet near your host router, and then wait until the
Power LED is solid on.
Connect to the host network
There are two ways to connect to the host network: via the WPS button or via a web
browser. Using the WPS button is an easier way to extend your host network. We
recommend you to use this way if your router has a WPS button. The button might look
like one of these: | | .
2. 1. 1. Method One: Via the WPS Button
1. Press the WPS button on your host router, and then press the WPS button on the
extender within 2 minutes.
Tips:
• Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default. If the WPS connection fails, please refer to Method
Two: Via a Web Browser.
• For more information about using WPS button on your host router, please refer to the router manufacturer’s
user guide.
2. Wait until the Signal LED changes to solid blue, which indicates that the WPS
connection is successful. If it’s not, please refer to Method Two: Via a Web Browser.
3. If you are connecting the extender to a dual-band router but only the 2.4GHz or
5GHz LED is on, repeat Step 1 and 2 to connect to the other band.
4. Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy the Internet. Both extended
networks share the same SSIDs (network names) and passwords as those of your
host networks.
Tips:
Since the performance of the extended networks will be affected by the distance between extender and host
router, we highly recommend you to relocate your extender referring to Position Your Extender.
WPS
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2. 1. 2. Method Two: Via a Web Browser
1. Connect your computer to the extender's wireless network.
Tips:
Before connecting, please find the SSID (network name) on the label of the extender.
• For Windows Users
1 ) Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any).
2 ) Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to the extender’s wireless
network: TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz or TP-LINK_Extender_5GHz.
C
onnection are available
Wireless Network
C
onnection
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz
TP-LINK_Extender_5GHz
Connect automatically Connect
√
• For Mac OS X Users
1 ) Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any).
2 ) Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top right corner of the screen, and connect to the
extender’s network: TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz or TP-LINK_Extender_5GHz.
Wi-Fi: On
Tu rn Wi-Fi O
TP-LINK_Extender_5GHz
Join Other Network...
Create Network...
Open Network Preferences...
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz
2. Follow the instructions of Quick Setup Wizard to connect the extender to your host
router.
1 ) Launch a web browser and type http://tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254
in the address field. Use admin (all lowercase) for both username and password
to log in.
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Tips:
If the login window does not appear, please refer to the FAQ.
2 ) Create a new username and password for secure management purposes, and
then click Confirm.
3 ) Select your host router’s 2.4GHz SSID (network name), enter its password (NOT
the password you just created for management), and click Next.
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4 ) Select your host router’s 5GHz SSID (network name), enter its password (NOT
the password you just created for management), and click Next.
Tips:
If your host router does not support 5GHz wireless network, please click Skip to continue.
5 ) Either keep the default SSIDs (network names) or customize them for the
extended networks, and then click Next.
6 ) Verify your wireless settings and click Save. The corresponding LED(s)(2.4GHz
or 5GHz) should turn on.
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7 ) Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy the Internet. Both extended
networks share the same wireless passwords as those of your host networks,
but may have different network names if you have customized the SSIDs during
the configuration.
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Tips:
Since the performance of the extended network will be affected by the distance between extender and host
router, we highly recommend you to relocate your extender referring to Position Your Extender.
2. 2. Position Your Extender
Please follow the instructions below to achieve optimal performance of the extender.
1. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet between your host router and the Wi-Fi
“dead“ zone. The location you choose must be within the range of your existing
host network.
2. Wait until the Signal LED is lit and solid blue. If it’s not, relocate it closer to the host
router to achieve better signal quality.
Router Clients
Extended Network
Host Network
Red: Too far away
Blue: Good location
Tips:
To minimize signal interference, please choose a location which is far away from Bluetooth devices and other
household electronic devices, such as cordless phones, microwave ovens and baby monitors.
Chapter 3
Customize Your Network
This chapter guides you on how to configure network settings that are available for this
extender.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Check Internet Status
• Configure Wireless Network
• Change LAN Settings
• Specify DHCP Server Settings
• Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage
• Set Access Control
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3. 1. Check Internet Status
You can view the Internet status of your extender to check whether you have successfully
set up the extended network(s).
1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the username and password you set for
the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Status to view the Internet status of your extender.
• The extender runs normally.
• The extender fails to connect to the host networks. Please go to Settings >
Wireless > Connect to Network to check the passwords of the host networks. If
the problem still exists, please refer to the FAQ section.
• The extender is connected to the host networks, but there are no transmitting
data. Please check the Internet connection of your router.
• The extender is connected to the router abnormally. Please go to Settings >
Network and try setting your extender to obtain an IP address automatically.
Click the icon of the Internet/Router/Range Extender/Clients to view corresponding
information.
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3. 2. Configure Wireless Network
If you want to extend another host network after Quick Setup, you can refer to this
section. Moreover, you can change the wireless settings for your extended networks.
Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the username and password you set for
the extender.
Note:
Here we take the configuration of the 2.4GHz network as an example. If the 5GHz network is available on your
extender, please refer to the instructions to set your 5GHz network.
¾To extend another host network
1. Go to Settings > Wireless > Connect to Network.
2. Enable Connect to 2.4GHz Network and click Wireless Scanner to find all available
networks.
3. Select the 2.4GHz host network you want to extend.
Note:
If the network you want to extend is on but not listed, please try the following steps.
· Move the extender closer to your router, and click Rescan on the top-right corner of the list.
· You can manually enter the parameters of the network you want to extend, and click Save.
4. Once a host network is selected, the SSID and security type will be automatically
filled in. If the selected network is encrypted, enter the password in the Password
field.
5. Click Save.
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¾To enable or disable the extended network:
1. Go to Settings > Wireless > Extended Network.
2. The wireless radio is enabled by default. If you want to disable the wireless function
of a certain band, just clear the Enable checkbox. In this case, all the wireless settings
of this band will be invalid.
3. Click Save.
¾To change the wireless network name (SSID):
1. Go to Settings > Wireless > Extended Network.
2. Create a new SSID in Extended 2.4GHz SSID or click Copy Host SSID. The value is case-
sensitive.
3. Click Save.
Note:
If you change the wireless settings via a wireless device, you will be disconnected after the settings are applied.
Please write down the new SSID for future use.
¾To hide the SSID of the extended network:
1. Go to Settings > Wireless > Extended Network.
2. Select Hide SSID broadcast, and the corresponding SSID will not display when you
scan for local wireless networks on your wireless device and you have to manually
join the network.
3. Click Save.
3. 3. Change LAN Settings
The extender is preset with a default LAN IP 192.168.0.254, with which you can log in to
the web management page. The LAN IP address, together with the Subnet Mask, also
defines the subnet that the connected devices are on. If the IP address conflicts with
another device on your local network or your network requires a specific IP subnet, you
can change it.
1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the username and password you set for
the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Network.
3. Select Use the following IP address.
4. Enter a new IP Address as needed and leave the Subnet Mask as the default settings
and enter the gateway that is in the same subnet as the IP address. The gateway is
usually the LAN IP address of your extender.
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5. Click Save.
3. 4. Specify DHCP Server Settings
By default, the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server is enabled and
the extender acts as a DHCP server; it dynamically assigns TCP/IP parameters to client
devices from the IP Address Pool. You can change the settings of the DHCP Server if
necessary.
1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the username and password you set for
the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Network.
¾To specify the IP address that the extender assigns:
1. Select Auto (recommended) or On to enable the DHCP Server.
2. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses in the IP Address Pool.
3. Enter other parameters if the ISP offers. The Default Gateway is automatically filled in
and is the same as the LAN IP address of the extender.
4. Click Save.
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¾To view the DHCP Client List
You can view the information of the DHCP clients connected to the extender in the
DHCP Client List.
3. 5. Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage
You can set the extender’s Wi-Fi coverage depending on how large you want your Wi-Fi
area to be.
1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in with the username and password you set for
the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Wi-Fi Coverage.
3. Select Min, Mid or Max to adjust your Wi-Fi coverage of the extender.
4. Click Save.
3. 6. Set Access Control
Access Control allows you to permit or block specific devices from accessing the
Internet for a specific period.
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1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in with the username and password you set for
the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Access Control.
3. Enable Access Control.
¾To block specific device(s)
Note:
Devices connected to the extender via an Ethernet cable can not be blocked.
1. Select Blacklist and click Save.
2. Select the device to be blocked in the Online Devices table by ticking the
corresponding checkbox.
3. Click Block and the selected device(s) will be added to the Devices in Blacklist table.
4. Click in the Devices in Blacklist table to set the Effective Time for a certain entry
as needed.
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5. Click OK.
¾To permit specific device(s)
1. Select Whitelist and click Save.
2. Click Add in the Devices in Whitelist table. Enter the Device Name and MAC Address.
And you can set the Effective Time for a certain entry as needed.
3. Click OK.
Chapter 4
More Features of Your
Extender
This chapter presents how to use the extender as a wireless adapter and as an access
point .
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Use Your Extender as a Wireless Adapter
• Transform Your Existing Wired Network to a Wireless One
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4. 1. Use Your Extender as a Wireless Adapter
The extender can be used as a wireless adapter to connect any wired-only device, such
as a Blu-ray player, game console, DVR, or smart TV, to your wireless network.
After configuration, you can connect an Ethernet-enabled device to the extender via
an Ethernet cable.
Note:
Extenders that have no Ethernet port do not support this feature.
Smart TV Game Console
Ethernet Connection
Desktop Router
By default, the Ethernet port of the extender is connected to the 5GHz wireless netwok.
¾To change the connected wireless frequency
1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the username and password you set for
the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Network.
3. Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz and click Save.
4. 2. Transform Your Existing Wired Network to a
Wireless One
The extender can work as an access point, transforming your existing wired network to
a wireless one.
4. 2. 1. To Set Up the Extender as an Access Point
1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the username and password you set for
the extender.
2. Click Mode in the top right corner of the page. Select Access Point and click Save. The
extender will reboot and switch to Access Point mode.
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3. After rebooting, connect the extender to your modem or wired router via an Ethernet
cable.
4. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the usename and password you set for
the extender.
5. Go to Quick Setup to configure your extender.
1 ) Configure your wireless settings and click Next.
2 ) Confirm the information and click Finish. Now, you can enjoy the Wi-Fi.
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4. 2. 2. To Connect Your Wireless Devices to the Extender via WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) provides an easier approach to set up a security-protected
Wi-Fi connection.
Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, most USB
network cards, can be connected to your extender through this method (not supported
by iOS devices).
1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the username and password you set for
the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Wireless > WPS.
3. Enable WPS.
4. Connect via WPS:
• AP’s PIN: Enable AP’s PIN and enter the PIN on your device. You can click
Generate to get a new PIN or click Default to restore the PIN to its factory one.
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• Push Button (Recommended): Click Connect and push the WPS button on the
client device.
• PIN code: Enter the client’s PIN, and click Connect.
Chapter 5
Manage Your Extender
This chapter presents how to manage and maintain your extender.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Set Up System Time
• Control LEDs
• Power Schedule
• Upgrade the Firmware
• Backup and Restore Configuration Settings
• Change Admin Account
• System Log
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5. 1. Set Up System Time
System time is the time displayed when the extender is running. The system time you
configure here will be used for time-based functions like Power Schedule. If you have
enabled the Daylight Saving Time feature, the system time will be sychronized with the
daylight saving time you configure.
1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the username and password you set for
the extender.
2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Time Settings.
¾To get system time:
1. Select your local Time Zone from the drop-down list.
2. Click Save.
¾To set up Daylight Saving Time:
1. Select Enable Daylight Saving Time.
2. Select the Start and End date and time of the daylight saving time at your local time
zone.
3. Click Save.
5. 2. Control LEDs
The LEDs of the extender indicate its activities and status. You can enable the Night
Mode feature to specify a time period during which the LEDs are off.
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1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the username and password you set for
the extender.
2. Go to Settings > System Tools > LED Control.
¾To specify a time period when LEDs are off:
1. Select Night Mode.
2. Specify a time period in the LED Off Time field , and the LEDs will be off during this
period.
3. Click Save.
5. 3. Power Schedule
The Power Schdule feature allows you to specify a time period during which the
extender is off.
1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the username and password you set for
the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Power Schedule.
¾To specify a time period when the extender is off:
1. Select Enable Power Schedule.
2. Specify a time period in the Power-Off Time field and repetitive days in the Day(s)
field, and the extender will be off during this period.
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3. Click Save.
5. 4. Upgrade the Firmware
TP-LINK is dedicated to improving, richening the product features and giving you a
better network experience. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support
page of our website www.tp-link.com and upgrade the firmware to the latest version.
Note:
1. Make sure the latest firmware file is matched with the hardware version (as shown in the download section of
the Support page).
2. Make sure that you have a stable connection between the extender and your computer. It is NOT recommended
to upgrade the firmware wirelessly.
3. Backup your extender configuration.
4. Do NOT power off the extender during the firmware upgrade.
¾To upgrade the firmware:
1. Download the latest firmware file for the extender from our website
www.tp-link.com.
2. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the username and password you set for
the extender.
3. Go to Settings > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade.
4. Click Browse to locate the downloaded new firmware file, and then click Upgrade.
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5. Wait a few minutes for the upgrade and reboot.
5. 5. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings
The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the extender. You can
backup the configuration file and restore the extender to the previous settings from
the backup file when needed. Moreover, if necessary, you can erase the current settings
and reset the extender to the default factory settings.
1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the username and password you set for
the extender.
2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Backup & Restore.
¾To backup configuration settings:
Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A ‘.bin’ file of
the current settings will be stored on your computer.
¾To restore configuration settings:
1. Click Browse to locate the backup configuration file stored on your computer, and
click Restore.
2. Wait a few minutes for the restore and reboot.
Note: During the restoring process, do not power off or reset the extender.
¾To reset the extender to factory default settings:
1. Click Factory Restore to reset the extender.
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2. Wait a few minutes for the reset and reboot.
Note:
1. During the resetting process, do not power off or reset the router.
2. We strongly recommend you backup the current configuration settings before resetting the extender.
5. 6. Change Admin Account
The account management feature allows you to change your login username and
password of the management webpage.
1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the username and password you set for
the extender.
2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Admin Account.
1. Enter the old username and password. Then enter the new username
and password twice (both case-sensitive) and click Save.
2. Use the new username and password for future logins.
5. 7. System Log
When the extender does not work properly, you can save the system log and send it to
our technical support for troubleshooting.
1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the username and password you set for
the extender.
2. Go to Settings > System Tools > System Log.
¾To Save the system log in local:
1. Choose the type and level of the system log as needed.
2. Click Save Log to save the system logs to local.
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FAQ
Q1. How to reset the extender to its factory default settings?
• With the extender powered on, use a pin to press the RESET button. The LEDs should
turn of momentarily and then release the button.
• Log in to the extender’s web management page. Go to System Tools > Restore &
Backup and click Factory Restore.
Q2. What can I do if I forgot my login password?
Refer to FAQ > Q1 to reset the extender, and use default admin (in lowercase) as both
username and password to log in.
Note: You need to reconfigure the extender to surf the Internet once the extender is reset, and please mark down
your new login password for future use.
Q3. What can I do if I forgot my wireless password?
The factory default wireless password is printed on the label of the extender.
If the password has been altered, please connect your computer to the extender using
an Ethernet cable and follow the steps below:
1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the username and password you set for
the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Wireless > Wireless Settings to retrieve or reset your wireless
password.
Q4. What can I do if I cannot access the web management page?
This can happen for a variety of reasons. Please try the methods below to log in again.
• Make sure your computer is connected to the extended network.
• Make sure your computer is configured as Obtain an IP address automatically and
Obtain DNS server address automatically.
• Use the IP address to access the extender. The default IP is 192.168.0.254. If the
extender is connected to the router, you should go to your router’s DHCP client list to
obtain the extender’s current IP address.
• Reset the extender. Then connect your computer to its wireless network, enter
http://tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254 in the web browser and press Enter.
Q5. I enabled wireless MAC filter, wireless access control, or access
control list (ACL) on my router, what should I do to configure and
use the extender?
When a device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of the
device shown on the router is translated to another MAC address. If your router’s MAC
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filter, wireless access control, or ACL is enabled, the devices connected to the extender
cannot get an IP address from the extender and cannot access the Internet.
To solve this problem, please follow the steps below:
1. Log in to your router and disable the MAC filter, wireless access control or ACL.
Note: For more information about how to disable your router’s MAC filter, wireless access control or ACL, please
refer to your router’s user guide.
2. Power on your extender, and run the Quick Setup to configure your extender.
3. Connect all of your devices to the extended network, and make sure the router’s Link
LED remains lit.
4. On your router, add all the Online Devices’ MAC addresses to your router’s MAC filter
table.
5. Enable the router’s MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL.
Now, you have successfully configured your extender.
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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. 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 interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to
only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to
provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
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