TP Link Technologies RE590T AC1900 Touch Screen Wi-Fi Range Extender User Manual
TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. AC1900 Touch Screen Wi-Fi Range Extender
User Manual
REV1.0.0 1910011426
RE590T
User Guide
AC1900 Touch Screen 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. Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. 3. Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2. Quick Setup for Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. 1. Connec the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. 2. Congure the extender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. 3. Relocate the extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2. 4. Enjoy the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2. 5. Entertainment Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Chapter 3. Further Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3. 1. Quick Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3. 2. Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3. 3. Devices Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3. 4. WPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3. 5. LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3. 6. DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3. 7. Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3. 8. Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3. 9. Reboot & Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3. 10. Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3. 11. About. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3. 12. Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3. 13. Backup & Restore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3. 14. System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Appendix A: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Appendix B: Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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About This Guide
This guide provides details of each function and shows how to configure the extender
appropriate to your needs. In addition to this guide, a Quick Installation Guide is also
released with each TP-LINK extender, you are suggested to configure your extender for
quick Internet setup by following the published Quick Installation Guide before you
get started with a further configuration.
Conventions
In this guide the following conventions are used:
Convention Description
range extender/
extender
Stands for AC1900 Touch Screen Wi-Fi Range Extender without any
explanation.
parameters
Parameters provided in the screenshots are just references for setting up the
device, which may differ from the actual situation. You can set the parameters
according to your demand.
screenshots
The demonstrated screenshots may look a little different from the actual
screen display or web page of your device due to the various firmware
versions. Please just configure your product based on the actual screen
display or web page.
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 screen and 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.
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Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Modem Router
1. 1. Product Overview
What This Product Does
The RE590T AC1900 Touch Screen Wi-Fi Range Extender is dedicated to Small Office/
Home Office (SOHO) wireless network solutions. It will enlarge your existing wireless
network and mobility while also allowing you to connect a wired device to a wireless
environment. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling will be beneficial for your
network.
Expanded coverage by up to 10,000 sq. ft.
Three external antennas help to extend wireless coverage by up to 10,000 sq.ft. and
eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones. The dual core processor ensures excellent performance for
your Wi-Fi range extender.
Beamforming Technology
Beamforming technology allows the range extender to locate wireless devices and
concentrate its wireless signal strength towards them to form stronger, more reliable
connections.
Effortless Touch Experience
With just a few taps on the 4.3 inch capacitive touchscreen, the intuitive menu allows
you to set up your range extender and manage your network in a matter of seconds.
Lag-free Online Gaming and 4K Streaming
Wireless 802.11ac technology provides combined speeds of up to 1900Mbps on the
simultaneous 2.4GHz (600Mbps) and 5GHz (1300Mbps) bands. With speeds like that,
you can enjoy lag-free online gaming and stream Ultra-HD video at the same time, on
multiple devices, and still have plenty of network capacity left over.
Gigabit-Class Wired Performance
Four Gigabit Ethernet ports support blazing-fast wired connections that reach speeds
10x greater than Fast Ethernet. This allows the RE590T to provide optimal performance
for connected game consoles, PCs, smart TVs, etc.
Technology Made Beautiful
The elegantly designed body exudes a natural aura of continuity in any environment.
With the RE590T, you can proudly integrate a gracefully designed range extender into
your personal decor.
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1. 2. Main Features
• Extend the Range of Any Wi-Fi Network and manage the extended network using the
4.3 inch capacity touchscreen.
• Three external antennas utilize Beamforming technology to provide reliable
connections and extended coverage by up to 10,000 sq ft.
• Wireless 802.11ac technology provides up to 1900Mbps expanded dual band wireless
speeds, ideal for lag-free online gaming and 4K video streaming.
• Gigabit Ethernet ports act as a wireless adapter to connect a wired device to your
network at gigabit speeds.
• Dual core 1GHz processor ensures no interruption when simultaneously processing
multiple wireless or wired tasks.
• TP-LINK Tether App allows easy access and management using any mobile device.
• Works with any Wi-Fi router or wireless access point.
1. 3. Panel Layout
1. 3. 1. Top View
The extender features a 4.3 inch colorful touchscreen display, you can configure and
manage your extender with just a few taps.
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Home Screen
Signal Strength
Indicatest the Wi-Fi signal
strength between the
extender and the router.
Total Clients
Tap here to view the client
information and to block
network access from specic
clients.
Wireless Settings
Tap here to change the
region, host network and
extended network settings.
Wireless Status
2.4GHz / 5GHz On:
The extender is connected to the router’s
2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless network.
2.4GHz / 5GHz O: No connection.
Menu Screen
Tap the icons on the menu screen to perform various function, such as wireless Settings,
WPS, Devices Control, ect
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1. 3. 2. The Back Panel
The extender’s back panel shows the connection ports, buttons and antennas. Refer to
the following for detailed instructions.
Item Description
Power For connecting the extender to power socket via the provided power adapter.
Power On/Off The switch for the power. Press it to power on or off your extender.
Ethernet (1, 2, 3, 4) Used for connecting to Ethernet-enabled device, such as smart TV, game
console, desktop, DVR, etc.
Reset With the extender powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button
until the RE590T logo displays.
Antennas Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the best Wi-Fi
performance.
Chapter 2
Quick Setup for Internet
Connection
This chapter introduces how to connect and configure your extender to extend the
existing wireless coverage by repeating the wireless signal. Furthermore, the extender
can also be used as a wireless adapter that connects Ethernet-only devices to your Wi-Fi
network.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Connec the Hardware
• Configure the extender
• Relocate the extender
• Enjoy the Internet
• Entertainment Adapter
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2. 1. Connec the Hardware
1. Install the antennas and position them vertically.
2. Plug the extender’s adapter into an elextrical outlet near your router. Then turn on
the extender and wait until the system boot on the screen completes.
2. 2. Configure the extender
Here we will introduce your three methods to configure the extender. Method ONE is
recommended.
2. 2. 1. Method ONE: Using Touchscreen App
The touchscreen quick setup makes configuring the extender a breeze.
1. At first login, create a new administrator password (recommended) and tap Save.
2. Select your region, then tap Next.
Note: Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the U.S. are fixed to the U.S. region.
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3. Select your host router’s 2.4GHz wireless network and enter its password, then tap
Next.
4. Select your host router’s 5GHz wireless network and enter its password, then tap
Next.
Note: If your host router does not support the 5GHz band, tap Skip.
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5. Either keep the default SSIDs or customize them for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz extended
networks, then tap Next.
Note: Please swip up for the 5GHz settings.
6. Verify your wireless settings and tap Finish. Corresponding Wi-Fi signal icon(s)(
2.4GHz / 5GHz) at the top left of the touchscreen should be lit.
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2. 2. 2. Method TWO: Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
1. Press the WPS button on your host router.
2. Tap WPS on the menu screen of the extender, and tap Start WPS. Once the WPS
connection is successful, a success message dispalys.
2. 2. 3. Method THREE: Using Web-based Utility
The web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a web
browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
1. Connect your computer to your extender wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable. The
default SSID (Wireless Network Name) and Wireless Password are printed on the
product label at the bottom of your extender.
2. Launch a web-browser on your computer, and type http://tplinkrepeater.net into the
address bar, and use admin (all lowercase) for both username and password.
The first time you log in, created a new username and password, then click Confirm.
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3. Select your region, then click Next.
Note: Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the U.S. are fixed to the U.S. region only.
4. Select your host router’s 2.4GHz network and enter the password, then click Next.
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5. Select your host router’s 5GHz network and enter the password, then click Next.
Note: If your router does not support the 5GHz band, click Skip.
6. Either copy the host’s SSIDs or customize them for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz extended
networks, then click Next.
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7. Verify your wireless settings and click Finish.
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2. 3. Relocate the extender
1. Place the extender halfway between your host router (Host Network) and the Wi-Fi
dead zone.
2. Make sure the extender receives a strong signal (recommended signal strength or
) from your host router. If not, relocate it closer to your router.
Note: Make sure to place the extender away from all Bluetooth devices and other household electronics.
2. 4. Enjoy the Internet
Now, connect your devices to the extender wirelessly or via an Enthernet cable to enjoy
the Internet.
Note: Both entended networks share the same Wi-Fi password as your host network, but may have different
wireless network names if you customize the names during the configuration.
2. 5. Entertainment Adapter
The extender can also be used as a wireless adapter that connects up to 4 Ethernet-
only devices to your Wi-Fi network, such as a Blu-ray player, game console, DVR, smart
TV, etc.
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1. Connect to your extender to your Wi-Fi network by using either way introduced
before.
2. Connect your Ethernet-only device(s) to the extender’s Ethernet port(s) via Ethernet
cable(s).
Chapter 3
Further Conguration
This chapter introduces configurations of the extender’s various features, such as
Devices Control, DHCP, Clock, etc. Follow this chapter, you can configure most features
on touchscreen. Some other features, such as Firmware Upgrade, Backup & Restore,
System Log, etc, can only be configured through web-based utility.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Quick Setup
• Wireless Settings
• Devices Control
• WPS
• LAN
• DHCP Server
• Clock
• Screen Settings
• Reboot & Reset
• Administrator Password
• About
• Firmware Upgrade
• Backup & Restore
• System Log
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3. 1. Quick Setup
Please refer to the Method ONE: Using Touchscreen App under Chapter 2 Quick Setup for
Internet Connection to connect the extender to your existing wireless network.
3. 2. Wireless Settings
The Wireless Settings app helps you customize the wireless settings including the
region, host network and extended network according to your needs.
Choose your region
Tap Wireless Settings on the menu screen, then choose your region.
Note: Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the U.S. are fixed to the U.S. region only.
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Set your host network
1. Tap Wireless Settings on the menu screen, then tap Host Network.
2. Tap 2.4GHz or 5GHz menu to choose to set 2.4GHz or 5GHz host network.
3. Select the Connect To Host Network checkbox. If not, you are choosing not to extend
the host network’s 2.4GHz or 5GHz band.
4. Tap Host SSID to scan the wireless networks around, and select the SSID of your host
network.
Note: If the host network you want to extend is on but not shown in the list, please try to move your extender
closer to your host router, then tap Rescan. Or, select Other…to enter the SSID manually.
5. Once a network is selected, the SSID and security settings of that network will
automatically be filled in. Tap Host Password to enter the password of the host
network in corresponding encryption.
Note: If the host network security is WEP, tap Index to select index same as host network.
6. Tap Save.
Set your extended network
1. Tap Wireless Settings on the menu screen, then tap Extended Network.
2. Tap 2.4GHz or 5GHz menu to choose to set 2.4GHz or 5GHz Extended network.
3. Select the Enable Extended Network checkbox.
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4. Either tap Copy Host SSID to copy the host router’s SSID, or tap Extended SSID to
create a new name for the extended network.
5. Select the Hide SSID checkbox if you want to hide your extender’s SSID from the
Wi-Fi network list, and your wireless device will need to manually join the network.
6. Tap Save.
3. 3. Devices Control
The Devices Control app helps to view the client information and block unauthorized
users (wired or wireless) from connecting to your extender.
Block some specific devices from connecting to my extender.
1. Tap Wireless Settings on the menu screen, then toggle the
button to enable Devices Control function.
2. Tap Online Devices to view the connected clients.
3. Select the device(s) to be blocked and tap Block.
I want to
How can I
do that?
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4. The blocked device(s) will be added to Devices in Blacklist
automatically.
Note: If you want to add a device manually or delete a blocked device, tap Edit on the
Devices In Blacklist page.
Now devices in the blacklist cannot connect to your extender.
3. 4. WPS
Please refer to the Method TWO: Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) under Chapter 2 Quick
Setup for Internet Connection to connect the extender to your existing wireless network.
Done!
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3. 5. LAN
By default, your extender is set to obtain an IP address automatically from the host
router. The LAN app allows you to use a specific IP address appropriate to your network
demand.
Note: We do NOT recommend you change the IP address unless you are quite sure about the IP setting for special
network demand. Random changes may lead to Internet disconnection.
1. Tap LAN on the menu screen, then tap Type to select Use the following IP address
and tap Done.
2. Tap IP Address to enter an IP address in dotted decimal notation. It should be in the
same subnet as the host network.
3. Tap Subnet Mask to enter the subnet mask in dotted decimal notation. It determines
the network portion and host portion of the IP address.
4. Tap Default Gateway to enter the gateway that is in the same subnet as the IP address
in dotted decimal notation . It is usually the LAN IP address of your router.
5. Tap Save.
3. 6. DHCP Server
The extender can be configured as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
server to assign IP addresses automatically to the devices on the LAN. To use the DHCP
server function of your extender, you must set all computers on the LAN to“Obtain an
IP Address automatically”.
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You can also manually reserve an IP address for a client that is connected to your
extender. Once reserved, the IP address will only be assigned to the same client by the
DHCP server.
Set the DHCP server
1. Tap DHCP Server on the menu screen, then select DHCP Server.
2. The Enable DHCP Server is set to be Auto by default, and the function will automatically
be turn on or off according to the DHCP settings of the host network.
If you select On, please configure it manually.
• IP Address Pool: The start address and end address must be on the same subnet
with LAN IP. Your extender will assign addresses within this specified range to
its clients.
• Address Lease Time: The amount of time in which a DHCP client can lease its
current dynamic IP address assigned by your extender. After the dynamic IP
address expires, the client will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP
address.
• Default Gateway (Optional): Enter the LAN IP address of your extender.
• Primary/Secondary DNS (Optional): Enter this parameters as provided by your
ISP.
If you select Off, please make sure the DHCP server of your host network is on.
Otherwise, you have to set the IP address for each client manually.
3. Tap Save.
View the client information
Tap DHCP Server on the menu screen, then select DHCP Client List. On this page, the
details of the clients connected to the extender are displayed as shown below.
Reserve an IP address
1. Tap DHCP Server on the menu screen, then select Address Reservation and tap
Add.
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2. Enter the MAC Address of the device for which you want to reserve an IP address.
3. Specify the IP Address which will be reserved for the device.
4. Enter the Description for the device.
5. Check the Enable This Entry box and tap Save to make the settings effective (shown
as figure below).
Note: If you want to modify a reserved address, tap the reserved address to modify it. If you want to add or
delete a reserved address, tap Edit to set up according to your needs.
3. 7. Clock
Tap Clock on the menu screen, you can see the current time and date got
automatically by the extender from the Internet.
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Set time zone
1. Tap Clock on the menu screen to open the clock, and tap .
2. Tap Time Zone to select your time zone and tap Done.
3. Tap Save.
Set clock type
1. Tap Clock on the menu screen to open the clock, and tap .
2. Tap Clock Display to select the clock type you prefer, then tap Done.
3. Tap Save.
3. 8. Screen Settings
The Screen Settings app helps to set the brightness and screen saver of your extender.
1. Tap Screen Settings on the menu screen.
2. Drag the scroll bar to set the brightness of the screen.
3. Tap Start screen saver after to select the wait time and tap Done. By default, the
screen saver will start if the screen is idle for 3 minutes.
4. Tap Save.
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3. 9. Reboot & Reset
With Reboot & Reset app, you can restart your extender or reset it to its factory default
settings.
Tap Reboot & Reset on the menu screen.
• Tap Reboot, the extender will shut down and boot again.
• Tap Reset, all the settings you have configured will be erased and the extender will be
set to its factory default settings.
Note: Please do NOT power off your extender during the rebooting or resetting process.
3. 10. Administrator Password
Administrator password is used to log in to the touchscreen page and web-management
page of your extender. You are required to set a new administrator password at your
first login. You can also change it with the Administrator Password app.
1. Tap Administrator Password on the menu screen.
2. Enter the old password. Enter the new password and enter again to confirm.
3. Tap Save.
Note:
1. If you disable this function, your touchscreen will be under no protection and anyone can change the settings
of your extender through the touchscreen, but logging in through web-based management page still requires
the password.
2. If you change the administrator password on the screen, logging into web-based management page also
requires the new password.
3. 11. About
Tap About on the menu screen, you can see the product model, hardware version,
firmware version of your extender.
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3. 12. Firmware Upgrade
TP-LINK is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving you a
better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-LINK official
website, you can download the latest firmware file from our website and upgrade the
firmware to the latest version.
1. On your computer, download the latest firmware file from our website http://tp-link.
com/en/support
2. Launch a web-browser on your computer, and type http://tplinkrepeater.net into the
address bar, and enter the username and password you have set before, then click
Login.
3. Go to Settings > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade page.
4. Click Browse to locate the downloaded new firmware file, and click Upgrade.
5. Wait a few moments for the upgrading and rebooting. During the process, do NOT
turn off or reset your extender.
Note:
1. The upgraded firmware version must correspond to the hardware version.
2. Before upgrading the firmware, it’s better to back up your current settings. Please refer to the Backup & Restore
for details.
3. 13. Backup & Restore
The configurations of the extender are stored as a file in the extender. You can back
up the configuration file to your computer for future use and restore the extender to a
previous settings from the backup file when needed.
Backup
1. Launch a web-browser on your computer, and type http://tplinkrepeater.net into the
address bar, and enter the username and password you have set before, then click
Login.
2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Backup & Restore page.
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3. Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings. A conf. bin file will be stored to
your computer.
Restore
1. Launch a web-browser on your computer, and type http://tplinkrepeater.net into the
address bar, and enter the username and password you have set before, then click
Login.
2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Backup & Restore page.
3. Click Browse to locate the previous backup configuration file, and click Restore.
4. Wait for the restoring and then the extender will automatically reboot.
3. 14. System Log
System Log can help you know what happened to your extender, facilitating you to
locate the malfunctions. For example when your extender does not work properly, you
may need to save the system log and send it to the technical support for troubleshooting.
1. Launch a web-browser on your computer, and type http://tplinkrepeater.net into the
address bar, and enter the username and password you have set before, then click
Login.
2. Go to Settings > System Tools > System Log page.
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3. You can filter out and view the specific logs by choosing log type and level.
4. Click Save Log to save all the logs in txt file to your computer.
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Appendix A:
Troubleshooting
T1. What can I do if I forgot my administrator password?
You must restore the extender to its factory default settings, and create a new one.
T2. How do I restore my extender to its factory default settings?
• Tap Reboot & Reset on the menu screen, and then tap Reset.
• While the extender is powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button on the
rear panel until the RE590T logo displays.
T3. What can I do if I forgot my wireless network password?
The password of the extended network is the same as your host network.
T4. What can I do if I cannot log into the extender’s web management
page?
• Tap Devices Control on the menu screen to check if your computer is connected to
the extender correctly.
• Make sure the IP address of your computer is configured to obtain an IP address
automatically and obtain DNS server address automatically.
• Make sure the default access (http://tplinkrepeater.net) you input is correct.
• Check your computer’s settings:
1 ) Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet, and click View network
status and tasks;
2 ) Click Internet Options on the bottom left;
3 ) Click Connections, select Never dial a connection;
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4 ) Click LAN settings, deselect the following three options and click OK;
5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click OK to save the settings.
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• Change a web browser or computer and try to log in again.
•Reset the extender to factory default settings, then connect your computer to the
extender and try to log in again. If login fails, please contact the technical support.
Appendix B: Specications
HARDWARE FEATURES
Interfaces 4*10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet Ports(RJ45)
Button Reset Button, Power On/Off Button
Dimensions
(W x D x H) 11.2 x 6.2 x 2.1 in. (284 x 157 x 52 mm)
Antenna 2.4GHz: Omni directional antenna with 2dBi gain
5.0GHz: Omni directional antenna with 2dBi gain
External Power
Supply 12V/2.5A
Touch Screen
Screen Type: Capacitive
Screen Size: 4.3 inch
Screen Resolution: 128 ppi
WIRELESS FEATURES
Wireless Standards IEEE 802.11a/ac, IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Frequency 2.4GHz, 5GHz
Signal Rate Up to 1300Mbps @5GHz, Up to 600Mbps @2.4GHzs
Reception Sensitivity
5GHz:
11a 6Mbps:-94dBm@10% PER
11a 54Mbps: -75dBm@10% PER
11ac HT20 MCS8: -66dBm@10% PER
11ac HT40 MCS9: -62dBm@10% PER
11ac HT80 MCS9: -59dBm@10% PER
2.4GHz:
11g 54M: -76dBm@10% PER
11n HT20 MCS7: -73dBm@10% PER
11n HT40 MCS7: -71dBm@10% PER
Wireless Functions Concurrent Mode boost both 2.4G/5G Wi-Fi band, Devices Control, Domain
Login Function
Wireless Security 64/128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK
Transmission Power CE: <20dBm(2.4GHz), <23dBm(5GHz), FCC: <30dBm
OTHERS
System
Requirements
Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7, 8, 8.1, Mac® OS,
NetWare®, UNIX® or Linux.
Environment
Working Temperature: 0℃ ~ 40℃(32℉ to 104℉)
Working Humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature: -40℃ ~ 70℃(-40℉ to 158℉)
Storage Humidity: 5% ~ 90% RH (non-condensing)
Certifications CE, FCC, RoHS
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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark
of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or
used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation
without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2015 TP-LINK
TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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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 o 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 dierent 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 modications 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 modications to this equipment. Such modications 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 Congurations. 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.”
The device operates in 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz / 5.745 ~ 5.85GHz frequency range. It is restricted
in indoor environment only. This device meets all the other requirements specied in
Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules.
CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
National Restrictions
This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries
following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries
mentioned below:
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria None General authorization required for outdoor use and public service
France
Outdoor use limited
to 10 mW e.i.r.p.
within the band
2454-2483.5 MHz
Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz band has been
ongoing in recent years to allow current relaxed regulation. Full
implementation planned 2012
Italy None If used outside of own premises, general authorization is required
Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service supply(not for
spectrum)
Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a
radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Russian Federation None Only for indoor applications
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.
5150-5250 MHz
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria Not implemented Planned
Croatia License required None
Italy None General authorization required if used outside own premises
Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service supply (not for
spectrum)
Russian Federation No info None
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
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Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2. l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, meme si
le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
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Caution:
(i) the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the
potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;
(ii) the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such
that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-
point operation as appropriate; and
(iii) Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e.
priority users) of the bands 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or
damage to LE-LAN devices.
Avertissement:
(i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une
utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de
satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux;
(ii) le gain maximal d'antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande de 5725 à 5 850 MHz)
doit être conforme à la limite de la p.i.r.e. spécifiée pour l'exploitation point à point et l’exploitation
non point à point, selon le cas;
(iii) De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute
puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes
5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux
dispositifs LAN-EL.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This radio transmitter (Model: RE590T) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate
with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain indicated.
Antenna types not included in this list (Appendix B), having a gain greater than the
maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Le présent émetteur radio (Model: RE590T) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour
fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible
maximal. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste (Annexe B), et dont le gain est
supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de
l'émetteur.
This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed above (Appendix B) ,
and having a maximum gain of 2 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain
greater than 2 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna
impedance is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should
be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that
permitted for successful communication.
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance
20cm between the radiator & your body.
Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un
environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum
de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
•注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。
• 插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆
蓋開口。
•請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉
位置中。
•請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此
項工作。
Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність
вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними
законодавчими актами України.
Safety Information
•When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the
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product; when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power
is to disconnect the product or the power adapter from the power source.
•Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric
shock and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.
• Avoid water and wet locations.
This product can be used in the following countries:
AT BG BY CA CZ DE DK EE
ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT
LT LV MT NL NO PL PT RO
RU SE SK TR UA US
•清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。
依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均
不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干擾
現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電
信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療
用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。
安全諮詢及注意事項
• 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。
Korea Warning Statements:
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.
NCC Notice & BSMI Notice:
注意！
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: AC1900 Touch Screen Wi-Fi Range Extender
Model No.: RE590T
Trademark: TP-LINK
We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations
applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:
Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2004/108/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC,
Directives 2011/65/EU
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents
EN 300 328 V1.8.1
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 & EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1
EN 55022: 2010 + AC: 2011
EN 55024: 2010
EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 +A2: 2013
EN 50385: 2002
EN 301 893 V1.7.1
The product carries the CE Mark:
Person responsible for making this declaration:
Yang Hongliang
Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2015/08/24
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
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