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.
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 Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
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. The device also reduces signal interference to ensure reliable Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home or office.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Extender 1. 2. 1. LED Explanation You can check the extender’s working status by following the LED Explanation table. Name Status Indication The extender is connected to your router’s wireless network Solid blue and is in a suitable location.
Chapter Set Up Internet Connection This chapter informs you 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: • Quick Setup • Position Your Extender Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
There are three ways to connect to the host network: via the WPS button, via a web browser or via the TP-Link Tether app. Using the WPS button is the easiest way to extend your host network. We recommend you to use this way if your router has a WPS button.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 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.
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Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Wi-Fi: On Turn Wi-Fi O TP-Link_Extender_2.4GHz TP-Link_Extender_5GHz Join Other Network... Create Network... Open Network Preferences... 2. Follow the instructions of the Quick Setup wizard to connect the extender to your host router. 1 ) Launch a web browser, enter http://tplinkrepeater.net http://192.168.0.254 in the address field, and then create a password for future login attempts, and...
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Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Tips: If your host router does not support 5GHz wireless network, please click Skip to continue. 4 ) Either keep the default SSIDs (network names) or customize them for the extended networks, and then click Next. 5 ) Verify your wireless settings and click Save.
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Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 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.
Position Your Extender. 2. 1. 3. Method Three: Via the TP-Link Tether App 1. Launch the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search TP-Link Tether or simply scan the QR code to download and install the app.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the configuration. Tips: You can manage your extender via Tether, such as controlling LEDs, sharing passwords of your networks and blocking devices. 2. 2. Position Your Extender Please follow the instructions below to achieve optimal performance of the extender.
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 • Specify DHCP Server Settings •...
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 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 password you set for the extender. 2.
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Chapter 3 Customize Your Network Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the 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. ¾...
Chapter 3 Customize Your 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. In this case, all the wireless settings of this band will be invalid. 3.
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 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.
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network ¾ To 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.
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Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 3. Enable Access Control. ¾ To block specific device(s): Note: Devices connected to the extender via an Ethernet cable cannot 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.
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Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 5. Click OK. ¾ 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.
Chapter More Features of Your Extender This chapter explains how to use the extender as a wireless adapter and as an access point. It contains the following sections: • Use Your Extender as a Wireless Adapter • Transform Your Existing Wired Network to a Wireless One Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Chapter 4 More Features of Your Extender 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.
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Chapter 4 More Features of Your Extender 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 password you set for the extender. 5. Go to Quick Setup to configure your extender.
Chapter 4 More Features of Your Extender 4. 2. 2. To Connect Your Wireless Devices to the Extender via WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) provides an easier way to set up a secure Wi-Fi connection. Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets and most USB network cards, can be connected to your extender through this method (not supported by iOS devices).
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Chapter 4 More Features of Your Extender • PIN code: Enter the client’s PIN, and click Connect. Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
Chapter Manage Your Extender This chapter presents how to manage and maintain your extender. It contains the following sections: • Set Up System Time • Control LEDs • Power Schedule • Upgrade the Firmware • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings •...
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 5. 1. Set Up System Time The System Time of the extender will be used for time-based functions 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.
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Control. ¾ To 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.
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 3. Click Save. 5. 4. Upgrade the Firmware TP-Link is committed to improving product features, giving you a better network experience. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page at our website www.tp-link.com...
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender ¾ To 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 restore process, do not power off or reset the extender. ¾...
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 4. Use the new password for future logins. 5. 7. System Log If the extender is not working normally, you can save the system log and send it to our technical support team. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2.
Q1. How do I reset the extender to its factory default settings? • With the extender powered on, use a pin to press the Reset button until all the LEDs turn on momentarily and then release the button. • Log in to the extender’s web management page. Go to System Tools >...
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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5260MHz—5320MHz(23dBm) 5500MHz—5700MHz(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 and 2011/65/EU. 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...
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DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) products that operate in the bands 5250- 5350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz, and 5650-5725MHz. Avertissement: Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.
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Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk. This product can be used in the following countries: Explanations of the symbols on the product label Symbol...
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