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... 3 Quick Setup 4 Option One: Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup 4 Option Two: Using Web Browser 5 Using the extender as an USB Adapter 9 Using the extender as an AP 9 Set the extender as an AP 9 Connect your devices to the AP by WPS 11 View the Information of the... Extender 14 Current Status of the Extender 14 Information about the Host Network, the Extender and the Clients 15 Manage the Extended Network and Security Settings ....16 Extend another Network 16 Customize the Extended SSID 18 Secure the Extended Network 18 Change your Admin Account 18...
... 3 Quick Setup 4 Option One: Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup 4 Option Two: Using Web Browser 5 Using the extender as an USB Adapter 9 Using the extender as an AP 9 Set the extender as an AP 9 Connect your devices to the AP by WPS 11 View the Information of the... Extender 14 Current Status of the Extender 14 Information about the Host Network, the Extender and the Clients 15 Manage the Extended Network and Security Settings ....16 Extend another Network 16 Customize the Extended SSID 18 Secure the Extended Network 18 Change your Admin Account 18...
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This chapter covers the following topics: LED Explanation Button and Port Explanation Positioning the Extender RE Button LED RESET Ethernet Port Statue On Blinking Off Color Indication Green Orange Red Green -- The extender is connected to the router, and is powered off. Appearance No active connection. WPS connection is in a good location. The extender is connected to the router, but is initializing. The extender is in progress, or the extender is too far away from the router.
This chapter covers the following topics: LED Explanation Button and Port Explanation Positioning the Extender RE Button LED RESET Ethernet Port Statue On Blinking Off Color Indication Green Orange Red Green -- The extender is connected to the router, and is powered off. Appearance No active connection. WPS connection is in a good location. The extender is connected to the router, but is initializing. The extender is in progress, or the extender is too far away from the router.
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...For safety consideration, we suggest you can press the WPS button and then press the RE button of the extender to establish a secure connection between the wireless router and the extender. RESET: This button is used to add wireless connectivity to an Ethernet-enabled device such as the... pictures shown below. (Range Extender/WPS) Button: If your Wireless router supports WPS function, you plug the extender right way up Upside down , as Internet TV, DVR, Gaming console and so on , use a ...
...For safety consideration, we suggest you can press the WPS button and then press the RE button of the extender to establish a secure connection between the wireless router and the extender. RESET: This button is used to add wireless connectivity to an Ethernet-enabled device such as the... pictures shown below. (Range Extender/WPS) Button: If your Wireless router supports WPS function, you plug the extender right way up Upside down , as Internet TV, DVR, Gaming console and so on , use a ...
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... to optimize the performance of the wireless router). ● Half-way Between Generally, the ideal location for the extender is always within the wireless coverage of the extender, please follow the instructions below to minimize signal interference. It's better to the wireless router. ● No ...office. This chapter covers the following topics: Before You Begin Quick Setup Using the extender as an USB Adapter Using the extender as cordless phone, microwave, and baby monitor, etc., to achieve an ideal location (please make sure it in ...
... to optimize the performance of the wireless router). ● Half-way Between Generally, the ideal location for the extender is always within the wireless coverage of the extender, please follow the instructions below to minimize signal interference. It's better to the wireless router. ● No ...office. This chapter covers the following topics: Before You Begin Quick Setup Using the extender as an USB Adapter Using the extender as cordless phone, microwave, and baby monitor, etc., to achieve an ideal location (please make sure it in ...
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...Explorer 5.0 or above, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or above. Operating temperature of the extender should support WPS. Power On Plug in next to your router, please refer to the Internet Connect the Extender to the router manufacturer's user guide. Your router should be 0℃~40℃ (...32℉~104℉). Operating humidity of the extender should be 10%~90%RH (Non- condensing). Connect Press the WPS button on your router. Place your extender in a well-ventilated place far from direct sunlight, any heater or heating vent. ...
...Explorer 5.0 or above, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or above. Operating temperature of the extender should support WPS. Power On Plug in next to your router, please refer to the Internet Connect the Extender to the router manufacturer's user guide. Your router should be 0℃~40℃ (...32℉~104℉). Operating humidity of the extender should be 10%~90%RH (Non- condensing). Connect Press the WPS button on your router. Place your extender in a well-ventilated place far from direct sunlight, any heater or heating vent. ...
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... an electrical outlet about 1 minute until the LED is lit with a solid green. If not, relocate it closer to the router to the Internet The extender shares the same wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password as your router (Host Network) and the Wi-Fi dead zone. The LED starts ... disable the WPS function by default, if the WPS method fails, please use Option Two: Using Web Browser. Enjoy! Immediately press the blinking. Connect the Extender to achieve a good (or better) signal quality.
... an electrical outlet about 1 minute until the LED is lit with a solid green. If not, relocate it closer to the router to the Internet The extender shares the same wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password as your router (Host Network) and the Wi-Fi dead zone. The LED starts ... disable the WPS function by default, if the WPS method fails, please use Option Two: Using Web Browser. Enjoy! Immediately press the blinking. Connect the Extender to achieve a good (or better) signal quality.
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TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX). Configure Launch a web browser on your computer and type http://tplinkrepeater.net into the URL field, and use admin (all lowercase) for both username and password to your computer. Connect to the Extender ● Via Wireless Disconnect the Ethernet (wired) connection to log in. Connect the Extender to the extender's network (e.g. Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to the Internet ● Via Ethernet Cable Disable the Wi-Fi on your computer via an Ethernet cable. Connect the extender to your computer.
TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX). Configure Launch a web browser on your computer and type http://tplinkrepeater.net into the URL field, and use admin (all lowercase) for both username and password to your computer. Connect to the Extender ● Via Wireless Disconnect the Ethernet (wired) connection to log in. Connect the Extender to the extender's network (e.g. Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to the Internet ● Via Ethernet Cable Disable the Wi-Fi on your computer via an Ethernet cable. Connect the extender to your computer.
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are fixed to log in the U.S. Select your region and time zone, then click Next Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the web management page, then click Confirm. Create a new username and password to the U.S. Connect the Extender to the Internet region.
are fixed to log in the U.S. Select your region and time zone, then click Next Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the web management page, then click Confirm. Create a new username and password to the U.S. Connect the Extender to the Internet region.
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...the Wi-Fi dead zone. If not, relocate the extender closer to the router to the Internet Select your wireless settings and click Save. Verify your router's 2.4GHz host network and enter the password, then click Next. Connect the Extender to achieve a good (or better) signal quality.... Either copy the host's SSID or customize it for the extended 2.4GHz network, then click Next. Relocate Plug the extender into an electrical outlet about 1 minute until the LED is ...
...the Wi-Fi dead zone. If not, relocate the extender closer to the router to the Internet Select your wireless settings and click Save. Verify your router's 2.4GHz host network and enter the password, then click Next. Connect the Extender to achieve a good (or better) signal quality.... Either copy the host's SSID or customize it for the extended 2.4GHz network, then click Next. Relocate Plug the extender into an electrical outlet about 1 minute until the LED is ...
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..., DVR, or smart TV, to your existing wired network to your router's Ethernet port with an Ethernet cable. Set the extender to AP mode Connect your computer to a wireless network. The extended network shares the same Wi-Fi password as your host network, but may have different wireless network name if you...
..., DVR, or smart TV, to your existing wired network to your router's Ethernet port with an Ethernet cable. Set the extender to AP mode Connect your computer to a wireless network. The extended network shares the same Wi-Fi password as your host network, but may have different wireless network name if you...
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Connect the Extender to Settings > Wireless > Wireless Settings page, configure the extender as the picture shows below, and click Save. Network Name (SSID): Set a SSID for your AP's wireless network. Security: Select the security type. If WPA/WPA2 - Personal is selected, Select the security version. Personal is recommended. Change the SSID and Password (Optional) Go to the Internet WPA2-PSK is recommended. WPA/WPA2 -
Connect the Extender to Settings > Wireless > Wireless Settings page, configure the extender as the picture shows below, and click Save. Network Name (SSID): Set a SSID for your AP's wireless network. Security: Select the security type. If WPA/WPA2 - Personal is selected, Select the security version. Personal is recommended. Change the SSID and Password (Optional) Go to the Internet WPA2-PSK is recommended. WPA/WPA2 -
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... by the 802.11n specification and the WPS function. Enter the WEP key into the Key Value field. TKIP is NOT recommended if the extender operates in the Password field. Hexadecimal format is not supported by WPS. Method ONE: Use your devices to enjoy the Internet.... password in 802.11n mode, because TKIP is a combination of alphabetic and numeric characters. You can connect to the extender (AP)'s wireless network to the AP by WPS. Connect the Extender to enter 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters into the Key Value field. Mode: Select a transmission...
... by the 802.11n specification and the WPS function. Enter the WEP key into the Key Value field. TKIP is NOT recommended if the extender operates in the Password field. Hexadecimal format is not supported by WPS. Method ONE: Use your devices to enjoy the Internet.... password in 802.11n mode, because TKIP is a combination of alphabetic and numeric characters. You can connect to the extender (AP)'s wireless network to the AP by WPS. Connect the Extender to enter 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters into the Key Value field. Mode: Select a transmission...
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... your client device asks the AP's PIN code. "Connect successfully" will appear on this method if your client device has a WPS PIN code. Connect the Extender to Settings > Wireless > WPS page. Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to the AP by WPS. Method TWO: Enter...
... your client device asks the AP's PIN code. "Connect successfully" will appear on this method if your client device has a WPS PIN code. Connect the Extender to Settings > Wireless > WPS page. Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to the AP by WPS. Method TWO: Enter...
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On your client device, enter the AP's PIN code. Connect the Extender to the AP. When the AP (extender)'s LED is solid on, the client device has successfully connected to the Internet
On your client device, enter the AP's PIN code. Connect the Extender to the AP. When the AP (extender)'s LED is solid on, the client device has successfully connected to the Internet
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... status in this page. ● The normal status. ● The extender is failed to connect to the wireless network of your router. ● The extender is connected to your host network. ● The extender is set incorrectly in the Static IP. Please check your router, but ...no transmitting data. 3 This chapter covers the following topics: Current Status of the Extender Information about the Host Network, the Extender and the Clients Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to the router unnormally. Maybe the...
... status in this page. ● The normal status. ● The extender is failed to connect to the wireless network of your router. ● The extender is connected to your host network. ● The extender is set incorrectly in the Static IP. Please check your router, but ...no transmitting data. 3 This chapter covers the following topics: Current Status of the Extender Information about the Host Network, the Extender and the Clients Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to the router unnormally. Maybe the...
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... go to the NTP server, or obtain the DNS server address. View the Information of your host network. ● The extender is on and unencrypted. Please check your router, the extender and clients. The detailed informations of the corresponding icon are selected. 1. Instructions The wireless is failed to connect to Settings > Status...
... go to the NTP server, or obtain the DNS server address. View the Information of your host network. ● The extender is on and unencrypted. Please check your router, the extender and clients. The detailed informations of the corresponding icon are selected. 1. Instructions The wireless is failed to connect to Settings > Status...
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3 This chapter covers the following steps to finish it quickly. 1. Enable Connect to Network page. 2. Manage the Extended Network and Security Settings Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to Settings > Wireless > Connect to 2.... Scanner to scan the wireless network you want to extend another network, you can refer to the following topics: Extend another Network Customize the Extended SSID Secure the Extended Network Change Wi-Fi Coverage Change the Extender's IP Address DHCP Server If you want...
3 This chapter covers the following steps to finish it quickly. 1. Enable Connect to Network page. 2. Manage the Extended Network and Security Settings Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to Settings > Wireless > Connect to 2.... Scanner to scan the wireless network you want to extend another network, you can refer to the following topics: Extend another Network Customize the Extended SSID Secure the Extended Network Change Wi-Fi Coverage Change the Extender's IP Address DHCP Server If you want...
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... wireless network name (SSID), please refer to the host network. Once a network is selected, the SSID and security settings of the network you want to extend on the Connect to Network page. When Host 2.4GHz Security is encrypted, enter the password and click Save. 3. If not, relocate the... Network) and the Wi-Fi dead zone. Then click Refresh on but not shown in the list, please try the steps below. Move the extender closer to achieve a good (or better) signal quality. Select the network you want to scan the network again. You can also enter the SSID...
... wireless network name (SSID), please refer to the host network. Once a network is selected, the SSID and security settings of the network you want to extend on the Connect to Network page. When Host 2.4GHz Security is encrypted, enter the password and click Save. 3. If not, relocate the... Network) and the Wi-Fi dead zone. Then click Refresh on but not shown in the list, please try the steps below. Move the extender closer to achieve a good (or better) signal quality. Select the network you want to scan the network again. You can also enter the SSID...
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If you want to connect to Settings > System Tools > Admin Account page. 2. Click Save to 32 characters for the extended 2.4GHz nework. Either click Copy Host SSID or create a new name using up to save the settings. Launch a web browser and log into...to the hiden SSID, please enter the SSID and the password manaully. 4. Manage the Extended Network and Security Settings Create a new username and password as enable or disable the wireless network of the extender. 1. Secure the Extended Network Change your new password. 3. Select the Hide SSID broadcast checkbox if you want ...
If you want to connect to Settings > System Tools > Admin Account page. 2. Click Save to 32 characters for the extended 2.4GHz nework. Either click Copy Host SSID or create a new name using up to save the settings. Launch a web browser and log into...to the hiden SSID, please enter the SSID and the password manaully. 4. Manage the Extended Network and Security Settings Create a new username and password as enable or disable the wireless network of the extender. 1. Secure the Extended Network Change your new password. 3. Select the Hide SSID broadcast checkbox if you want ...
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...devices connected to Settings > Advanced Settings > Access Control page. 2. Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to the extender. Select Blacklist as default access mode, then click Save. For one device, you can click the icon to add the device to enable the Access... Control function. 3. For several devices, Manage the Extended Network and Security Settings Click the button to the blacklist. select them at the same time. ● Add the devices that are not allowed...
...devices connected to Settings > Advanced Settings > Access Control page. 2. Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to the extender. Select Blacklist as default access mode, then click Save. For one device, you can click the icon to add the device to enable the Access... Control function. 3. For several devices, Manage the Extended Network and Security Settings Click the button to the blacklist. select them at the same time. ● Add the devices that are not allowed...