LED Explanation

2.4G/5G (ETHERNET)
Solid Green: The extender is connected to the On: A device is connected to the ETHERNET port,
2.4GHz/5GHz wireless network of the router and but there is no activity.
is in a good location. Flashing: A device is connected to the ETHERNET

Quick Solid Red: The extender is connected to the

2.4GHz/5GHz wireless network of the router, but
is too away from it.
port, and is active.
Off: No device is connected to the ETHERNET port.

Installation Guide
Off: The extender isn’t connected to the router.
(Power)
On: The extender is on.
Off: The extender is off.
(Wireless Signal)

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On: The extender’s wireless function is enabled.
Off: The extender’s wireless function is disabled. (RE)
On: WPS connection is established.
Applicable Model: Flashing: WPS connection is in progress.

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Off: No active connection.
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MethodONE
Method Quick
ONE Quick Setup
Setup usingusing your
your Web Web Browser
Browser

1 Power on 2 Connect to the Extender

Plug your extender into a power For Windows Users For Mac OS X Users
outlet near your Router/AP.
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Wi-Fi: On
Turn Wi-Fi Off
Not connected
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz
Connection are available
TP-LINK_Router
Wireless Network Connection

TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz
or Join Other Network...
Create Network...
Open Network Preferences...
√ Connect automatically Connect

1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any). 1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your Mac (if any).
2. Click the Wireless Network Connection icon on your 2. Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top right corner of the
Wait until the and LEDs
taskbar. screen, and connect to the extender’s network
light up. 3. Click the refresh icon and connect to the extender’s (e.g. TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz/5GHz).
network (e.g. TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz/5GHz).

3 Configure
1 Launch a web browser, type http://tplinkrepeater.net in 3 Select your router’s 2.4GHz/5GHz host network and 4 Select the WiFi Security Option of the host network and
the address bar and use admin (all lowercase) for both click Next. enter the password. Either keep the default SSID or
Username and Password to log in. customize it for the extended network. Then click Next.
Start Wireless Settings Review Settings Start Wireless Settings Review Settings
http://tplinkrepeater.net
Available Wireless Networks (2.4GHz): 24 Main Router/AP Network (2.4GHz)
Choose SSID Signal MAC Channel Security Main Router/AP WiFi Network Name(SSID): TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXX
admin √ TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXX 00-0A-EB-74-06-06 1 WPA-PSK Main Router/AP MAC Address(BSSID): 00-0A-EB-74-06-06
TP-LINK_XXX 0A-72-2A-B3-A5-2C 1 WPA-PSK WiFi Security Option: Most Secure(WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK)
admin Fill in the WiFi Password of your Main Router/AP: 123456789
Range Extender Network (2.4GHz)
Range Extender WiFi Network Name(SSID): Copy from Main Router/AP TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXX
Login Customize TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXX_EXT
Set SSID and MAC Manually
Back Rescan Next
Skip (I don’t want to use this band)
Back Next

If the login window does not pop up, please refer

to the FAQ > Q2.
If your router does not support 5GHz wireless
network, please click Skip to continue. 5 Verify your wireless settings and click Finish.
Corresponding LED(s) (2.4G/5G) should light up.

2 Go to Quick Setup Wizard to configure your extender.

4 Relocate
1 Plug in the extender halfway between your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone.
The location you choose must be within the range of your existing host
network. Host Network Extended Network

Wait for the extender to reconnect and the 2.4G/5G LED should turn green. If
2 not, relocate it closer to the router to achieve better signal quality. Router Ideal Extender Placement Clients

Both extended networks share the same Wi-Fi passwords as those of your host networks, but may have different wireless network names if you have
Enjoy! customized them during the configuration.
 Method TWO Quick Setup using the WPS (RE) Button
WPS is an easier way to extend your host network. You are recommended to use this method if your host router has a WPS button.
The button might look like one of these: . Otherwise, please refer to Method ONE.

1 Power on 2 Connect

Plug the extender into a power 1 Press the WPS button on your router, and then press the button on your extender.
outlet near your router.

The LED should go from

flashing to solid, indicating that
WPS connection was successful,
and then it will go off in 2 minutes.

2 If you are connecting the extender to a dual-band router but only 2.4G or 5G LED is on, repeat Step 1 to
connect the other band.

Wait until the and LEDs For more information about using WPS on your router, please refer to the router manufacturer's user guide.
light up. Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default. If the WPS connection fails, please refer to Method ONE.

3 Relocate
1 Plug in the extender halfway between your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone.
The location you choose must be within the range of your existing host
network. Host Network Extended Network

2 Wait for the extender to reconnect and the 2.4G/5G LED should turn green. If
not, relocate it closer to the router to achieve better signal quality. Router Ideal Extender Placement Clients

Enjoy! Both extended networks share the same network names (SSIDs) and passwords as those of your host networks.

Entertainment Adapter Ethernet connection

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 referring to Method ONE or Method TWO. Smart TV Game Console Desktop Router
Then connect your Ethernet-only device to the extender via an Ethernet cable.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. How to reset the extender? Q2. What should I do if I can not access the web management page of the extender?
A1. With the extender powered on, press the RESET button with a pin for 1 second. Wait A1. If your computer is wirelessly connected, make sure that you have connected to the
for 2 seconds until all the LEDs flash once. extender’s SSID.
A2. Log into the management page via your web browser, go to System Tools > If your computer is connected via an Ethernet cable, please make sure that the
Factory Defaults and click Restore. connection is stable.
A2. Make sure your computer is set to obtain an IP address and DNS server address
automatically.
A3. Verify that http://tplinkrepeater.net is correctly entered in the web browser and
press Enter.

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