Using a Web Browser
Option TWO
Plug the extender into an eletrical outlet
near your router.
Power on Connect to the extender
1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any).
2. Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to the
extenders network TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX.
1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your Mac (if any).
2. Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top right corner of the
screen and connect to the extenders network
TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX.
F or Windows Users For Mac OS X Users
Wi-Fi: On
Turn Wi-Fi Off
MyHome
Join Other Network...
Create Network...
Open Network Preferences...
TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX
Relocate
Enjoy!
The extended network shares the same Wi-Fi pass word as that of your host network, but may
have different network name if you have customized it during the configuration.
Flip this piece of paper, and refer to
Step 3 of Option ONE.
A1: You may have entered an incorrect Wi-Fi password of your host network during the
configuration. Log into the extenders 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.
Q3. Why doesnt the RE LED light up after I completed Option TWO?
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 routers DHCP client list to obtain the
extender s current IP address.
A4: Reset the extenderand connect to its wireless network. Enter http://tplinkrepeater.net or
192.168.0.254 in the web browser and press Enter.
Q1. Why can’t I access the login page after entering http://tplinkrepeater.net in the
browser?
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.
Q2. How do I reset the extender?
A: If your 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 extenders
User Guide.
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?
Create an account for secure management purpose,
and then click Confirm.
Verify your wireless settings and click Save .
And then check the RE LED.
Either keep the host SSID or customize it for
the 2.4GHz extended network, and click Next.
Select your routers 2.4GHz Network and enter its
wireless password (NOT the account password
you just created for management). Then click Next.
Host 2.4GHz password:
Please select 2.4GHz host network.
2.4GHz Host Network
Wireless Settings
Summary
Other...Exit Rescan
Next
ID
1
3
SSID
MyHome
TP-LINK_1
MAC Address
00:0A:EB:130919
C04A:00D10F:22
Signal Security
12345678
Create a new username and password.
New Username:
New Password:
Confirm Password:
Low Middle High
Confirm
Username
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.
http://tplinkrepeater.net
admin
Login
admin
MyHome
Extended 2.4GHz SSID:
Hide SSID broadcast
Note: The extended 2.4GHz password is the same as your Host password.
2.4GHz Host Network
Wireless Settings
Summary
Back Next
Copy Host SSID
Configure
RE
The RE LED should
turn on and stay solid.
If not, please refer to
FAQ > Q3.
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Wait until the
Wireless LED turns
solid on.
Wireless
Power
Connections are available
Wireless Network Connection
Connect automatically Connect
TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX
MyHome