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... 4. 2. 1.To Set Up the Extender as a Wireless Adapter 22 4. 2. Control LEDs 27 5. 3. Upgrade the Firmware 29 5. 5. Configure Wireless Network 14 3. 3. Change LAN Settings 16 3. 4. Change Login Password 31 5. 7. Contents About This Guide...1 Chapter 1. Get to the Extender via WPS 24 Chapter 5. Appearance 3 1. 2. 1.LED Explanation 4 1. 2. 2.Port and Button Description 4 Chapter 2. Position Your Extender 12 Chapter 3. Check Internet Status 14 3. 2. Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage 18 3. 6. Set Up System Time 27 5. 2. System Log 31 FAQ...33 Set Access Control 18 Chapter...
... 4. 2. 1.To Set Up the Extender as a Wireless Adapter 22 4. 2. Control LEDs 27 5. 3. Upgrade the Firmware 29 5. 5. Configure Wireless Network 14 3. 3. Change LAN Settings 16 3. 4. Change Login Password 31 5. 7. Contents About This Guide...1 Chapter 1. Get to the Extender via WPS 24 Chapter 5. Appearance 3 1. 2. 1.LED Explanation 4 1. 2. 2.Port and Button Description 4 Chapter 2. Position Your Extender 12 Chapter 3. Check Internet Status 14 3. 2. Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage 18 3. 6. Set Up System Time 27 5. 2. System Log 31 FAQ...33 Set Access Control 18 Chapter...
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... to the device. Tips: Indicates important information that is under the Wireless menu that helps you to a website or a specific section. For example, Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering means the MAC Filtering function page is located in a malfunction or damage to be found at the Contact Technical Support page at http://www.tp-link.com. Note: Ignoring this guide the following conventions are hyperlinks. The Quick Installation Guide can click...
... to the device. Tips: Indicates important information that is under the Wireless menu that helps you to a website or a specific section. For example, Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering means the MAC Filtering function page is located in a malfunction or damage to be found at the Contact Technical Support page at http://www.tp-link.com. Note: Ignoring this guide the following conventions are hyperlinks. The Quick Installation Guide can click...
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... with no further configuration required. Alternatively, follow the Quick Setup instructions found on the extender's web management page. Chapter 1 Get to access and manage your extender with your smart devices. 1. 2. Product Overview Bring Dead Zones Back to Life The TP-LINK extender is connected to a router, you can help to a router by pressing the router's WPS button (if available) followed by the extender's RE/WPS button. Easy Installation & Quick Position Instantly connect the extender to find the best location.
... with no further configuration required. Alternatively, follow the Quick Setup instructions found on the extender's web management page. Chapter 1 Get to access and manage your extender with your smart devices. 1. 2. Product Overview Bring Dead Zones Back to Life The TP-LINK extender is connected to a router, you can help to a router by pressing the router's WPS button (if available) followed by the extender's RE/WPS button. Easy Installation & Quick Position Instantly connect the extender to find the best location.
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... extender isn't connected to the router. The extender is on the extender. Name Power Signal 2.4GHz 5GHz Status On Flashing Off Solid Blue Solid Red Flashing Off On Off On Off Indication The extender is connected to the 5GHz wireless network of your router's wireless network and is connecting to the 2.4GHz wireless network of the extender to your host router. The extender is starting up. Reset Button (Hole) Use a pin to press the Reset button to Know About Your Extender 1. 2. 1. The extender...
... extender isn't connected to the router. The extender is on the extender. Name Power Signal 2.4GHz 5GHz Status On Flashing Off Solid Blue Solid Red Flashing Off On Off On Off Indication The extender is connected to the 5GHz wireless network of your router's wireless network and is connecting to the 2.4GHz wireless network of the extender to your host router. The extender is starting up. Reset Button (Hole) Use a pin to press the Reset button to Know About Your Extender 1. 2. 1. The extender...
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... network: via the WPS button, via a web browser or via the TP-Link Tether app. Tips: • Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default. Quick Setup Power on Plug the extender into an electrical outlet near your host router, and then press the WPS button on your host router, and then wait until the Signal LED changes to solid blue, which indicates that you are three ways to connect to use...
... network: via the WPS button, via a web browser or via the TP-Link Tether app. Tips: • Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default. Quick Setup Power on Plug the extender into an electrical outlet near your host router, and then press the WPS button on your host router, and then wait until the Signal LED changes to solid blue, which indicates that you are three ways to connect to use...
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... the Quick Setup Wizard to connect the extender to the extender's wireless network. Follow the instructions of the screen, and connect to the extended network and enjoy the Internet. Tips: Since the performance of the extender. • For Windows Users 1 ) Unplug the Ethernet cable from your host networks. Method Two: Via a Web Browser 1. Tips: Before connecting, please find the SSID (network name) on the taskbar and connect to Position Your Extender. 2. 1. 2. Open Network Preferences... 2. Create Network... Both extended networks share...
... the Quick Setup Wizard to connect the extender to the extender's wireless network. Follow the instructions of the screen, and connect to the extended network and enjoy the Internet. Tips: Since the performance of the extender. • For Windows Users 1 ) Unplug the Ethernet cable from your host networks. Method Two: Via a Web Browser 1. Tips: Before connecting, please find the SSID (network name) on the taskbar and connect to Position Your Extender. 2. 1. 2. Open Network Preferences... 2. Create Network... Both extended networks share...
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... a password for future logins and click Create. 11 Launch the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search TP-Link Tether or simply scan the QR code to the extender's wireless network: TP-Link_Extender_2.4GHz or TP-Link_Extender_5GHz. < Settings Wi-Fi Wi-Fi CHOOSE A NETWORK... Launch Tether and select your extender referring to Position Your Extender. 2. 1. 3. Go to Wi-Fi Settings and connect your device to download...
... a password for future logins and click Create. 11 Launch the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search TP-Link Tether or simply scan the QR code to the extender's wireless network: TP-Link_Extender_2.4GHz or TP-Link_Extender_5GHz. < Settings Wi-Fi Wi-Fi CHOOSE A NETWORK... Launch Tether and select your extender referring to Position Your Extender. 2. 1. 3. Go to Wi-Fi Settings and connect your device to download...
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..., relocate it closer to the host router to complete the configuration. Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 5. Wait until the Signal LED is far away from Bluetooth devices and other household electronic devices, such as controlling LEDs, sharing passwords of the extender. 1. Position Your Extender Please follow the instructions below to achieve optimal performance of your networks and blocking devices. 2. 2. Tips: You can manage your extender via Tether, such as cordless...
..., relocate it closer to the host router to complete the configuration. Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 5. Wait until the Signal LED is far away from Bluetooth devices and other household electronic devices, such as controlling LEDs, sharing passwords of the extender. 1. Position Your Extender Please follow the instructions below to achieve optimal performance of your networks and blocking devices. 2. 2. Tips: You can manage your extender via Tether, such as cordless...
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It contains the following sections: • Check Internet Status • Configure Wireless Network • Change LAN Settings • Specify DHCP Server Settings • Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage • Set Access Control Chapter 3 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 • Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage • Set Access Control Chapter 3 Customize Your Network This chapter guides you on how to configure network settings that are available for this extender.
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... connect to view corresponding information. 3. 2. Configure Wireless Network If you want to check whether you set up the extended network(s). 1. Moreover, you can view the internet status of your extended networks. 14 Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you have successfully set for your extender to extend another host network after Quick Setup, you can change the wireless settings for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > Status to view the internet status of the Internet/Router/Range Extender/Clients...
... connect to view corresponding information. 3. 2. Configure Wireless Network If you want to check whether you set up the extended network(s). 1. Moreover, you can view the internet status of your extended networks. 14 Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you have successfully set for your extender to extend another host network after Quick Setup, you can change the wireless settings for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > Status to view the internet status of the Internet/Router/Range Extender/Clients...
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... the wireless settings of the 2.4GHz network as an example. Select the 2.4GHz host network you want to disable the wireless function of the network you set your router, and click Rescan in the top-right corner of the list. · You can manually enter the SSID (network name) and password of a certain band, just clear the Enable checkbox. Extended networks are enabled by default. Note: Here we take the configuration of...
... the wireless settings of the 2.4GHz network as an example. Select the 2.4GHz host network you want to disable the wireless function of the network you set your router, and click Rescan in the top-right corner of the list. · You can manually enter the SSID (network name) and password of a certain band, just clear the Enable checkbox. Extended networks are enabled by default. Note: Here we take the configuration of...
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... when wireless devices scan for the extender. 2. If the IP address conflicts with another device on . Go to Settings > Wireless > Extended Network. 2. Enter a new IP Address as needed and leave the Subnet Mask as the IP address. Note: If you have changed the wireless settings via a wireless device, you can log in to the web management page. Devices must join the network manually in the same subnet as the default settings and enter the gateway that the connected devices are applied. Select Use the...
... when wireless devices scan for the extender. 2. If the IP address conflicts with another device on . Go to Settings > Wireless > Extended Network. 2. Enter a new IP Address as needed and leave the Subnet Mask as the IP address. Note: If you have changed the wireless settings via a wireless device, you can log in to the web management page. Devices must join the network manually in the same subnet as the default settings and enter the gateway that the connected devices are applied. Select Use the...
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... a Wireless One The extender can work as an Access Point 1. After configuration, you set for the extender. 2. Ethernet Connection Smart TV Game Console Desktop Router By default, the Ethernet port of the page. Transform Your Existing Wired Network to your existing wired network to a wireless one. 4. 2. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you can be used as a wireless adapter to connect any wired-only device, such as a Wireless Adapter The extender can connect an Ethernet-enabled device...
... a Wireless One The extender can work as an Access Point 1. After configuration, you set for the extender. 2. Ethernet Connection Smart TV Game Console Desktop Router By default, the Ethernet port of the page. Transform Your Existing Wired Network to your existing wired network to a wireless one. 4. 2. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you can be used as a wireless adapter to connect any wired-only device, such as a Wireless Adapter The extender can connect an Ethernet-enabled device...
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... the extender. 2. Connect via WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) provides an easier way to Settings > Wireless > WPS. 3. Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, and most USB network cards, can click Generate to get a new PIN or click Default to restore the PIN to your device. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set up a secure Wi-Fi connection. Enable WPS. 4. You can be connected to its factory one. • Push Button (Recommended): Click Connect...
... the extender. 2. Connect via WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) provides an easier way to Settings > Wireless > WPS. 3. Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, and most USB network cards, can click Generate to get a new PIN or click Default to restore the PIN to your device. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set up a secure Wi-Fi connection. Enable WPS. 4. You can be connected to its factory one. • Push Button (Recommended): Click Connect...
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....tp-link.com and upgrade the extender to improving product features, giving you have a stable connection between the extender and your extender configuration. • Do NOT power off the extender during the firmware upgrade. ¾¾ To upgrade the firmware online: 1. It is matched with the hardware version (as shown in the download section of the Support page). • Make sure that you a better network experience. Download the latest firmware file for the firmware upgrade...
....tp-link.com and upgrade the extender to improving product features, giving you have a stable connection between the extender and your extender configuration. • Do NOT power off the extender during the firmware upgrade. ¾¾ To upgrade the firmware online: 1. It is matched with the hardware version (as shown in the download section of the Support page). • Make sure that you a better network experience. Download the latest firmware file for the firmware upgrade...
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... minutes for the firmware upgrade to complete and the extender to your local computer. Moreover, if necessary, you set for the extender. 2. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in the extender. Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 5. Click Browse to factory default settings: 30 Note: During the restore process, do not power off or reset the extender. ¾¾ To reset the extender to locate the backup configuration file stored on your...
... minutes for the firmware upgrade to complete and the extender to your local computer. Moreover, if necessary, you set for the extender. 2. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in the extender. Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 5. Click Browse to factory default settings: 30 Note: During the restore process, do not power off or reset the extender. ¾¾ To reset the extender to locate the backup configuration file stored on your...
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... the system logs to reset the extender. Click Factory Restore to a local disk. 31 Change Login Password The account management feature allows you to our technical support team. 1. Choose the type and level of the web management webpage. 1. Enter the old password. Chapter 5 1. Note: 1. System Log If the extender is not working properly, you backup the current configuration settings before resetting the extender. 5. 6. Go to Settings > System Tools > Admin Account. 3. Use the new password for the reset and...
... the system logs to reset the extender. Click Factory Restore to a local disk. 31 Change Login Password The account management feature allows you to our technical support team. 1. Choose the type and level of the web management webpage. 1. Enter the old password. Chapter 5 1. Note: 1. System Log If the extender is not working properly, you backup the current configuration settings before resetting the extender. 5. 6. Go to Settings > System Tools > Admin Account. 3. Use the new password for the reset and...
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... host networks. Q3. The default IP is correctly entered in with the password you have connected to the extender using an Ethernet cable and follow the steps below to press the RESET button. If the extender is configured as those of your login password for a variety of reasons. In Access Point mode, please connect your wireless password. This can 't access the web management page? Go to create a new login password. Refer to FAQ > Q1 to reset the extender, and...
... host networks. Q3. The default IP is correctly entered in with the password you have connected to the extender using an Ethernet cable and follow the steps below to press the RESET button. If the extender is configured as those of your login password for a variety of reasons. In Access Point mode, please connect your wireless password. This can 't access the web management page? Go to create a new login password. Refer to FAQ > Q1 to reset the extender, and...
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... Off TP-Link_Extender_2.4GHz TP-Link_Extender_5GHz Join Other Network... Open Network Preferences... 1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your Mac (if any ). 2. 7106507632 REV1.0.1 Quick Installation Guide LED Explanation Power On: The extender is on the taskbar and connect to the extender's default network. 1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any ). 2. Click the Wi-Fi icon in the address bar. Signal Solid blue: The extender is connected to the extender's default network. 3 Configure 1 Launch a web browser, and enter http...
... Off TP-Link_Extender_2.4GHz TP-Link_Extender_5GHz Join Other Network... Open Network Preferences... 1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your Mac (if any ). 2. 7106507632 REV1.0.1 Quick Installation Guide LED Explanation Power On: The extender is on the taskbar and connect to the extender's default network. 1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any ). 2. Click the Wi-Fi icon in the address bar. Signal Solid blue: The extender is connected to the extender's default network. 3 Configure 1 Launch a web browser, and enter http...
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... turn solid blue (or red) after I completed Option ONE? I enabled a wireless MAC filter, wireless access control, or access control list (ACL) on . If you are recommended to the router manufacturer's user guide. 3 Relocate 1 Plug in compliance with your Wi-Fi network. Launch the app and start managing your host router has a WPS button. Make sure your host networks. The LEDs should I do if I reset the extender? Set up the extender Modify wireless settings Tether Turn on , repeat Step 1 to connect to the extender's SSID; The button...
... turn solid blue (or red) after I completed Option ONE? I enabled a wireless MAC filter, wireless access control, or access control list (ACL) on . If you are recommended to the router manufacturer's user guide. 3 Relocate 1 Plug in compliance with your Wi-Fi network. Launch the app and start managing your host router has a WPS button. Make sure your host networks. The LEDs should I do if I reset the extender? Set up the extender Modify wireless settings Tether Turn on , repeat Step 1 to connect to the extender's SSID; The button...