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Ac1200 wi-fi range extender
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AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender
RE300
REV1.1.0 1910012612

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  • Page 1 User Guide AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE300 REV1.1.0 1910012612...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4. 3. 1. Add TP-Link ID to Manage the Extender ......
  • Page 3 5. 6. Set High Speed Mode............32 Chapter 6 Manage Your Extender 6.

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com. A community is provided for you to discuss our products at https://community.tp-link.com. Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support/.

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Get To Know About Your Extender

    Chapter Get to Know About Your Extender This chapter introduces what the extender can do and its appearance. It contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Appearance...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Get to Know About Your Extender 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 its signal and expanding its coverage into areas that could not otherwise be reached.

  • Page 7: Button Description

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Extender Name Status Indication On/Off The extender is on or off. (Power) Blinking The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded. The extender is connected to your router’s wireless Solid white network and is in a suitable location.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection

    Chapter 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. It contains the following sections: • Power On the Extender • Set Up the Extender...

  • Page 9: Power On The Extender

    For safety, only plug the extender in upright direction as shown below. Solid On Set Up the Extender There are three ways to set up the extender: via the TP-Link Tether app, via a web browser, or via the WPS button. 2 2 1 Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App 1.
  • Page 10 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 3. Launch Tether and select your extender from the Local Device list. 4. Create a password to log 5. Follow app instructions to set up your extender. 6. (Optional) Enable Join OneMesh to copy the router’s wireless settings for seamless roaming.

  • Page 11: Method 2: Via A Web Browser

    Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 7. Relocate your extender and follow app instructions to enjoy the extended network. Tip: For more intuitive location assistant, access extender settings via Tether and go to Tools > Location Assistant. You can also manage your extender via Tether, such as controlling LEDs, sharing passwords of your networks and blocking devices.
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ. 2 ) Select your host router’s 2.4GHz SSID (network name), enter its password (NOT the password you just created for management), and click Next. 3 ) Select your host router’s 5GHz SSID (network name), enter its password (NOT the password you just created for management), and click Next.
  • Page 13 Next. Tip: If you connect the extender to a TP-Link OneMesh router, the extender will automatically join the router’s OneMesh network and copy the router’s wireless settings. For more information, refer to OneMesh with Seamless Roaming.
  • Page 14 Connect to the extended network and enjoy the internet. Tip: If you connect the extender to a TP-Link OneMesh router and a success screen as below appears at the end of the setup, the extender has successfully joined the router’s OneMesh network and copied the router’s wireless settings.

  • Page 15: Method 3: Via The Wps Button

    WPS connection is successful. Note: If the LED does not turn solid on, try again or refer to Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App Method 2: Via a Web Browser. 3. If the extender connects to a dual band router, repeat steps 1 and 2 above to connect to the other band.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 3. It is recommended to enable Smart Connect on your host router to enjoy a seamless connection between dual-band networks. With Smart Connect enabled, your host router’s 2.4GHz and 5GHz share the same SSID (network name) and password. Refer to your host router’s user guide to enable Smart Connect.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Onemesh With Seamless Roaming

    Chapter OneMesh with Seamless Roaming This chapter introduces the TP-Link OneMesh feature. It contains the following sections: • What‘s a OneMesh Network • How to Set Up a OneMesh Network • Remove Extender from OneMesh Network...

  • Page 18: What's A Onemesh Network

    Set up a OneMesh network with a push of WPS buttons. Manage all network devices on the Tether app or at your router’s web management page. To check full list of TP-Link OneMesh devices, scan the QR code, or visit https://www.tp-link.com/One-Mesh/compatibility.

  • Page 19: How To Set Up A Onemesh Network

    OneMesh with Seamless Roaming How to Set Up a OneMesh Network Once the extender is connected to a TP-Link OneMesh router via web browser or WPS button, the extender will automatically join the router’s OneMesh network and copy the router’s wireless settings. You can manually join a OneMesh network during the configuration via the TP-Link Tether app.

  • Page 20: Method 2: Via A Web Browser

    Chapter 3 OneMesh with Seamless Roaming 3 2 2 Method 2: Via a Web Browser 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > OneMesh and enable Join OneMesh. Tip: If your host router does not support OneMesh, you need to reselect a host network first.

  • Page 21: Remove Extender From Onemesh Network

    If you want to remove the extender from the OneMesh network, follow the steps below: 3 3 1 Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App 1. Launch Tether and select the extender you want to remove from the OneMesh network.
  • Page 22 Chapter 3 OneMesh with Seamless Roaming...

  • Page 23: Chapter 4 Tp-Link Cloud Service

    TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. Log in to your cloud device with a TP-Link ID, and you can easily monitor and manage your home network when you are out and about via the Tether app on your smartphone or tablet.

  • Page 24: Register A Tp-Link Id

    Manage the User TP-Link IDs. • Once you have registered a TP-Link ID on the web management page, you can only register another TP-Link ID via the Tether APP. Please refer to Manage the Extender via the TP-Link Tether App to install the app and register a new one.

  • Page 25: Manage The User Tp-Link Ids

    Password. 2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click Save. Manage the User TP-Link IDs The TP-Link ID used to log in to the extender for the first time will be automatically bound as the Admin account.

  • Page 26: Add Tp-Link Id To Manage The Extender

    3. Click , enter another TP-Link ID as needed and click Save. Note: If you need another TP-Link ID, please register a new one via the Tether app. Please refer to Manage the Extender via the TP-Link Tether App to install the app and register a new TP-Link ID.

  • Page 27: Manage The Extender Via The Tp-Link Tether App

    QR code to download and install the app. 2. Connect your device to the extender’s or host router’s wireless network. 3. Launch the Tether app, select the model of your extender and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password your set for the extender.

  • Page 28: Chapter 5 Customize Your Network

    Chapter Customize Your Network This chapter guides you on how to configure network settings that are available for this extender. It contains the following sections: • Check Internet Status • Configure Wireless Network • Change LAN Settings • Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage •...

  • Page 29: Check Internet Status

    Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 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 password you set for the extender. 2.

  • Page 30: Configure Wireless Network

    Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 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. Tip: If the extender is in your router’s OneMesh network, it will automatically copy wireless settings from your router. No wireless settings is needed for the extender.

  • Page 31: Change Lan Settings

    Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 5. Click Save. • To enable or disable the extended network: 1. Go to Settings > Wireless > Extended Network. 2. Extended networks are enabled by default. If you want to disable the wireless function of a certain band, just clear the Enable checkbox.

  • Page 32: Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage

    Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 7. Click Save. 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 password you set for the extender. 2.

  • Page 33: Set Access Control

    Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 4. Click Save. Set Access Control Access Control allows you to permit or block specific devices from accessing the internet for a specific period. Tip: If the extender is in your router’s OneMesh network, it will automatically copy access control settings from your router. No access control settings is needed for the extender.
  • Page 34 Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 5. Click OK. • To permit specific device(s): 1. Select Whitelist and click Save. 2. Click in the Devices in Whitelist table. Enter the Device Name Address. And you can set the Effective Time for a certain entry as needed. 3.

  • Page 35: Set High Speed Mode

    Chapter 5 Customize Your Network Set High Speed Mode The High Speed feature switches off one of the wireless bands to leave one high- performance, super-fast network, ideal for HD streaming and gaming applications. If most of your devices are connected to one wireless band, this feature can increase the overall performance of your wireless network.

  • Page 36: Chapter 6 Manage Your Extender

    Chapter Manage Your Extender This chapter presents how to manage and maintain your extender. It includes the following sections: • Set System Time • Control LEDs • Set Power Schedule • Upgrade the Firmware • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings •...

  • Page 37: Set System Time

    Chapter 6 Manage Your Extender Set System Time The System Time of the extender will be used for time-based function such as the Power Schedule function. If you have enabled the Daylight Saving Time feature, the system time will be sychronized with the daylight saving time you configure. 1.

  • Page 38: Set Power Schedule

    Chapter 6 Manage Your Extender 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Control. • To turn off the LEDs: Disable Status. • To specify a time period when LEDs are off: 1. Select Night Mode. 2. Specify the LED off time period. 3.

  • Page 39: Upgrade The Firmware

    3. Click Save. Upgrade the Firmware TP-Link is committed to improving product features, giving you a better network experience. We will inform you through the web management page if there’s any update firmware available for your extender. Also, the latest firmware will be released at the TP- Link official website www.tp-link.com, and you can download it from the...

  • Page 40: Backup And Restore Configuration Settings

    4. Wait a few minutes for the upgrade and reboot to complete. • To upgrade the firmware locally: 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 password you set for the extender. 3. Go to Settings >...

  • Page 41: Change Login Password

    Chapter 6 Manage Your Extender 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. • To restore configuration settings: 1. Click Browse to locate the backup configuration file stored on your computer, and click Restore.

  • Page 42: Check System Log

    Chapter 6 Manage Your Extender 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Admin Account. 3. Enter the old password. Then enter the new password twice (case-sensitive) and click Save. 4. Use the new password for future logins. Check System Log If the extender is not working properly, you can save the system log and send it to our technical support team.
  • Page 43 Q1 How to reset the extender to its factory default settings? • With the extender powered on, use a pin to press the Reset button for 1 second. The extender will reboot. • Log in to the extender’s web management page. Go to Settings >...
  • Page 44 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.
  • Page 45 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.
  • Page 46 FCC compliance information statement Product Name: AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender Model Number: RE300 Responsible Party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc. Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com...
  • Page 47 This device is restricted in indoor environment only. We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
  • Page 48 5250 MHz -5350 MHz (23dBm) 5470 MHz -5725 MHz (30dBm) EU Declaration of Conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU) 2015/863. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at http://www.tp-link.com/en/ce RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of...
  • Page 49 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. Caution: 1. 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;...
  • Page 50 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信；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。 4.7.9.1應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。 4.7.9.2高增益指向性天線只得應用於固定式點對點系統。 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。 • 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。 • 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。 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 限用物質及其化學符號 鉛 鎘 汞 六價鉻 多溴聯苯 多溴二苯醚 產品元件名 CrVI PBDE 稱 ○ ○ ○...
  • Page 51 Safety Information • Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. • Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed. • The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device.

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