User's Guide

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Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection
2. 1. Quick Setup
Power on
Plug the extender into an electrical outlet near your host router, and then wait until the
Power LED is solid on.
Note: For safety, we suggest that you plug the extender in upright directions as shown below.
Connect to the host network
There are three ways to connect to the host network: via a web browser, via the TP-Link
Tether app, or via the WPS button.
2. 1. 1. Method 1: Via a Web Browser
1. Connect your computer to the extender via your Ethernet cable, or connect wirelessly
as follows:
• For Windows Users
1 ) Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any).
2 ) Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to the extender’s wireless
network: TP-Link_Extender_2.4GHz or TP-Link_Extender_5GHz.
C
onnections are available
Wireless Network
C
onnection
TP-Link_Extender_2.4GHz
TP-Link_Extender_5GHz
Connect automatically
Connect
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• For Mac OS X Users
1 ) Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any).
2 ) Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top right corner of the screen, and connect to the
extender’s network: TP-Link_Extender_2.4GHz or TP-Link_Extender_5GHz.