TP-Link Quick Installation Guide

LED Explanations

RE
On/Off: The extender is connected or not connected to the router.
Blinking: WPS connection is in process.

Wireless
On/Off: The extender's wireless function is on or off.

Power
On/Off: The extender is on or off.

Ethernet
On/Off: The Ethernet port is connected or not connected.

WPS
(Signal Strength) Indicates the Wi-Fi connection between the extender and the router. More lit LEDs indicate a better signal strength.

Option ONE: Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

1. Power on

   Plug the extender into an electrical outlet near your router. Wait until the Wireless LED turns solid on.

2. Connect

   Press the WPS button on your router. Then, within 2 minutes, press the WPS button (labeled 'RE') on your extender. The RE LED should turn solid on. If not, please use Option TWO.

3. Relocate

   1. Plug in the extender about halfway between your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone. The location you choose must be within the range of the host network.
   2. Wait until the LEDs are lit. Make sure the extender is in a location with 3 or more LEDs lit. If not, relocate it closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.

Enjoy! The extended network shares the same network name and password as those of your host network.

Note: Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default. If the WPS method fails, please use Option TWO. For more information about using WPS on your router, please refer to the router manufacturer's user guide.

Entertainment Adapter

The extender can be used as a wireless adapter to connect any Ethernet-only device such as a Blu-ray player, game console, DVR, or smart TV to your Wi-Fi network. First, connect the extender to your router using Option ONE or Option TWO, then connect your Ethernet-only device to the extender via an Ethernet cable.

TP-LINK Tether App

The Tether app provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage your extender with your iOS or Android devices. Note: AP mode of the extender is not supported by the Tether app.

• Setup the extender
• Turn on/off LEDs
• Modify current settings
• Block unwelcome devices

How to begin?

1. Download the Tether app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Ensure your device is wirelessly connected to the extender or to the host router.
3. Launch the app and start managing your extended network.

Option TWO: Using a Web Browser

1. Power on

   Plug the extender into an electrical outlet near your router. Wait until the Wireless LED turns solid on.

2. Connect to the extender

   For Windows Users: Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any). Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to the extender's network TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX.

   For Mac OS X Users: Unplug the Ethernet cable from your Mac (if any). Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top right corner of the screen and connect to the extender's network TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX.

3. Configure

   1. Launch a web browser and type http://tplinkrepeater.net in the address bar. Enter admin (all lowercase) for both Username and Password, and then click Login. If the login window does not pop up, please refer to the FAQ > Q1.
   2. Create an account for secure management purpose, and then click Confirm.
   3. Select your router's 2.4GHz Network and enter its wireless password (NOT the account password you just created for management). Then click Next.
   4. Either keep the host SSID or customize it for the 2.4GHz extended network, and click Next.
   5. Verify your wireless settings and click Save. And then check the RE LED. The RE LED should turn on and stay solid. If not, please refer to FAQ > Q3.

4. Relocate

   Flip this piece of paper, and refer to Step 3 of Option ONE.

Enjoy! The extended network shares the same Wi-Fi password as that of your host network, but may have different network name if you have customized it during the configuration.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1. Why can't I access the login page after entering http://tplinkrepeater.net in the browser?

A1: Make sure your computer is connected to the extended network.
A2: Make sure your computer is set to obtain an IP address and DNS server address automatically.
A3: Use the IP address to access the extender. The default IP is 192.168.0.254. If the extender has connected to the router, you should go to your router's DHCP client list to obtain the extender's current IP address.
A4: Reset the extender and connect to its wireless network. Enter http://tplinkrepeater.net or 192.168.0.254 in the web browser and press Enter.

Q2. How do I reset the extender?

A: With the extender powered on, use a pin to press the RESET button until all the LEDs turn on momentarily. Then release the button.

Q3. Why doesn't the RE LED light up after I completed Option TWO?

A1: You may have entered an incorrect Wi-Fi password of your host network during the configuration. Log into the extender's web management page to check the password and try again.
A2: The extender may be out-of-range. Please move it closer to the router.
A3: Reset the extender and go through the configuration again.

Q4. I enabled a wireless MAC filter, wireless access control, or access control list (ACL) on my router, what should I do before configuring and using the extender?

A: If you have enabled those features of your host router, you may need to disable them first, and then follow Option ONE or Option TWO to complete the configuration. For details, please visit www.tp-link.com and refer to the FAQ section in the extender's User Guide.