User Guide AC1900 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Range Extender/ AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE550/RE450 REV4.0.
Contents About This Guide..........................................................................................................1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1. 1. 1. 2. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. 7. Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Chapter 6. More Features of Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 6. 1. 6. 2. Use Your Extender as a Wireless Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Transform Your Existing Wired Network to a Wireless One. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 6. 2. 1.To Set Up the Extender as an Access Point .
About This Guide This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide provides instructions for quick internet setup, while this guide contains details of each function and demonstrates how to configure them. Features available in this range extender may vary by model and software version. Range extender availability may also vary by region or ISP. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual range extender experience.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Extender This chapter introduces what the extender can do and its appearance.
Chapter 1 1. 1. Get to Know About Your Extender Product Overview Bring Dead Zones Back to Life Tired of Wi-Fi “dead zones”? The TP-Link extender is connected to your router wirelessly, strengthening its signal and expanding its coverage into areas that could not otherwise be reached. Easy Installation & Quick Position The extender works with any standard wireless router.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Extender You can check the extender’s working status by following the LED Explanation table. Name Status Solid blue (Signal) Solid red Blinking Off 2.4GHz On/Off 5GHz On/Off POWER 1. 2. 2. Indication The extender is connected to your router’s wireless network and is in a suitable location. The extender is experiencing poor signal strength. Try relocating it closer to your router. WPS connection is in progress. No wireless connection is established.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection This chapter introduces how to boost your host wireless coverage. Please follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection.
Chapter 2 2. 1. Set Up Internet Connection Power on the Extender Plug the extender into an electrical outlet next to your router, and then wait until the POWER LED turns solid on. Solid On Note: 1. The operating temperature should be between 0°C and 40°C (32°F - 104°F). 2. For safety, only plug the extender in upright directions as shown below. 2. 2. Set Up the Extender 2. 2. 1.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 3. Tap the + icon on the upper-right corner and select Range Extender. 4. Follow app instructions to set up your extender. 5. (Optional) Enable Join OneMesh to copy the router’s wireless settings for seamless roaming. For more information about OneMesh, refer to OneMesh with Seamless Roaming. Tip: It is recommended to enable Smart Connect on your host router to enjoy a seamless connection between dual-band networks. With Smart Connect enabled, your host router’s 2.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 2 ) Wait for about 2 minutes until the Signal LED turns solid blue. If it doesn’t, relocate the extender closer to the router to achieve better signal quality. Blue: Suitable location Red: Too far from router Router Halfway Devices Tip: To minimize signal interference, please choose a location which is far away from Bluetooth devices and other household electronic devices, such as cordless phones, microwave ovens and baby monitors. 7.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Wi-Fi: On Turn Wi-Fi Off TP-Link_Extender Join Other Network... Create Network... Open Network Preferences... 2. Follow the instructions of the Quick Setup Wizard to connect the extender to your host router. 1 ) Launch a web browser, enter http://tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254 in the address bar, and then create a password to log in. Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ. 2 ) Select your host router’s 2.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 2. It is recommended to enable Smart Connect on your host router to enjoy a seamless connection between dual-band networks. With Smart Connect enabled, your host router’s 2.4GHz and 5GHz share the same SSID (network name) and password. Refer to your host router’s user guide to enable Smart Connect. 4 ) Confirm your host network password. 5 ) Either keep the default SSIDs (network names) or customize them for the extended networks, and then click NEXT.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 6 ) Follow web instructions to relocate your extender for optimal Wi-Fi coverage and performance, and then click DONE. 7 ) Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy the internet.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Tip: If you connect the extender to a TP-Link OneMesh router and a success screen as below appears at the end of the setup, the extender has successfully joined the router’s OneMesh network and copied the router’s wireless settings. For more information, refer to OneMesh with Seamless Roaming. 2. 2. 3. Method 3: Via the WPS Button Use this way if your router has a WPS button. The button might look like one of these: . 1.
Chapter 2 2. Wait until the Signal LED connection is successful. Set Up Internet Connection changes to solid on, which indicates that the WPS Note: If the LED does not turn solid on, try again or refer to Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App or Method 2: Via a Web Browser. 3. (Optional) If the extender connects to a dual band router, repeat steps 1 and 2 above to connect to the other band. 4. Relocate your extender for optimal Wi-Fi coverage and performance.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Tip: • If you want to customize the extended network name, refer to Configure Wireless Network. • It is recommended to enable Smart Connect on your host router to enjoy a seamless connection between dualband networks. With Smart Connect enabled, your host router’s 2.4GHz and 5GHz share the same SSID (network name) and password. Refer to your host router’s user guide to enable Smart Connect.
Chapter 3 OneMesh with Seamless Roaming This chapter introduces the TP-Link OneMeshTM feature.
Chapter 3 3. 1. OneMesh with Seamless Roaming What‘s a OneMesh Network TP-Link OneMesh router and TP-Link OneMesh extenders work together to form one unified Wi-Fi network. Walk through your home and stay connected with the fastest possible speeds thanks to OneMesh’s seamless coverage. Unified Wi-Fi Network Router and extenders share the same wireless settings, including network name, password, access control settings and more.
Chapter 3 3. 2. OneMesh with Seamless Roaming How to Set Up a OneMesh Network Once the extender is connected to a TP-Link OneMesh router via web browser or WPS button, the extender will automatically join the router’s OneMesh network and copy the router’s wireless settings. You can manually join a OneMesh network during the configuration via the TP-Link Tether app. For more information about setting up the extender with OneMesh network, refer to Set Up the Extender.
Chapter 3 3. 2. 2. OneMesh with Seamless Roaming Method 2: Via a Web Browser 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > OneMesh and enable Join OneMesh. Tip: If your host router does not support OneMesh, you need to reselect a host network first. Go to Wireless > Connect to Host Network and follow the instructions to complete the configuration. 3. Follow the web instructions to join the OneMesh network.
Chapter 3 OneMesh with Seamless Roaming 3. 3. Remove Extender from OneMesh Network 3. 3. 1. Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App If you want to remove the extender from the OneMesh network, follow the steps below: 1. Launch Tether and select the extender you want to remove from the OneMesh network. 2. Go to Tools > OneMesh and disable OneMesh. Or 1. Launch Tether and select your host router of the OneMesh network. 2.
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Chapter 4 TP-Link Cloud Service TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. Log in to your cloud device with a TP-Link ID, and you can easily monitor and manage your home network when you are out and about via the Tether app on your smartphone or tablet. To ensure that your cloud device stays new and gets better over time, the TP-Link Cloud will notify you when an important firmware upgrade is avaliable.
Chapter 4 4. 1. TP-Link Cloud Service Register a TP-Link ID When you log in after initial setup, the web page will ask whether you need TP-Link Cloud service. You can also access the TP-Link Cloud settings as follows: 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > TP-Link Cloud. 3. Click Sign Up and follow the instructions to register a TP-Link ID.
Chapter 4 TP-Link Cloud Service • To change your password: 1. Click behind the Password. 4. 3. Manage the User TP-Link IDs 2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click Save. The TP-Link ID used to log in to the extender for the first time will be automatically bound as the Admin account. An admin account can add or remove other TP-Link IDs to or from the same extender as Users.
Chapter 4 TP-Link Cloud Service • Add/remove other TP-Link IDs to/from the extender. 4. 3. 1. Add TP-Link ID to Manage the Extender 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > TP-Link Cloud, and focus on the Bound Accounts section. 3. Click , enter another TP-Link ID as needed and click Save. Note: If you need another TP-Link ID, please register a new one via the Tether app.
Chapter 4 4. 4. TP-Link Cloud Service Manage the Extender via the TP-Link Tether App The Tether app runs on iOS and Android devices, such as smartphones and tablets. 1. Launch the Apple App Store or Google Play store and search “TP-Link Tether” or simply scan the QR code to download and install the app. OR 2. Launch the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID. Note: If you don’t have a TP-Link ID, create one first. 3. Connect your device to the extender’s or host router’s wireless network. 4.
Chapter 5 Customize Your Network This chapter guides you on how to configure network settings that are available for this extender.
Chapter 5 5. 1. Customize Your Network Check Internet Status You can view the internet status of your extender to check whether you have successfully set up the extended network(s). 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Network Map to view the internet status of your extender. • The extender runs normally. • The extender fails to connect to the host networks.
Chapter 5 5. 2. Customize Your Network Configure Wireless Network If you want to extend another host network after Quick Setup, you can refer to this section. Moreover, you can change the wireless settings for your extended networks. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. Note: Here we take the configuration of the 2.4GHz network as an example.
Chapter 5 Customize Your Network • To enable or disable the extended network: 1. Go to Wireless > Extended Network. 2. Extended networks are enabled by default. If you want to disable the wireless function of a certain band, just clear the Enable checkbox. In this case, all the wireless settings of this band will be invalid. 3. Click SAVE. • To change the wireless network name (SSID): 1. Go to Wireless > Extended Network. 2. Create a new SSID in Extended 2.4GHz SSID or click COPY HOST SSID.
Chapter 5 5. 3. Customize Your Network Change LAN Settings The extender is preset with a default LAN IP 192.168.0.254, with which you can log in to the web management page. The LAN IP address, together with the Subnet Mask, also defines the subnet that the connected devices are on. If the IP address conflicts with another device on your local network or your network requires a specific IP subnet, you can change it. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.
Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 2. Go to Settings > Network > DHCP Server. 1. Select On to enable the DHCP Server of the extender. 2. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses in the IP Address Pool. 3. Enter other parameters if the ISP offers. The Default Gateway is automatically filled in and is the same as the LAN IP address of the router. 4. Click SAVE. 5. 5.
Chapter 5 • Customize Your Network Select the Manual mode and choose to transmit 2.4GHz band or 5GHz band only. 4. Click SAVE. 5. 6. Set Access Control Access Control allows you to permit or block specific devices from accessing the internet for a specific period. Note: Access Control is not available when your range extender is in a OneMesh network, where it automatically synchronizes network settings from your host router. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.
Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 1. Select Blacklist and click Add. 2. Select the device to be blocked in the Add Devices table. 3. Click ADD and the selected device(s) will be added to the Devices in Blacklist table. • To permit specific device(s): 1. Select Whitelist and click Add.
Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 2. Select from the Device List or add devices manually in the Add Devices table. Enter the Device Name and MAC Address if you add devices manually. 3. Click SAVE. 5. 7. Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage You can set the extender’s Wi-Fi coverage depending on how large you want your Wi-Fi area to be. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Wi-Fi Coverage. 3.
Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 4. Click SAVE.
Chapter 6 More Features of Your Extender This chapter explains how to use the extender as a wireless adapter and as an access point .
Chapter 6 6. 1. More Features of Your Extender Use Your Extender as a Wireless Adapter The extender can be used as a wireless adapter to connect any wired-only device, such as a Blu-ray player, game console, DVR, or smart TV, to your wireless network. After configuration, you can connect an Ethernet-enabled device to the extender via an Ethernet cable. Smart TV 6. 2.
Chapter 6 More Features of Your Extender 5. Go to Settings > Quick Setup to configure your extender. 1 ) Customize your wireless SSID and password and click NEXT. 2 ) Confirm the information and click FINISH. 6. Connect the extender to your modem or wired router via an Ethernet cable. Now you can enjoy Wi-Fi. 6. 2. 2. To Connect Your Wireless Devices to the Extender via WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) provides an easier way to set up a secure Wi-Fi connection.
Chapter 6 More Features of Your Extender Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, and most USB network cards, can be connected to your extender through this method (not supported by iOS devices). 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Wireless > WPS. 3. Enable WPS. 4. Connect via WPS: • Client’s PIN: Enable Client’s PIN and enter your device’s PIN in the blank, and then click CONNECT.
Chapter 6 • More Features of Your Extender Push AP’s WPS button: Press the AP’s WPS button, then enable WPS on your device within 2 minutes.
Chapter 7 Manage Your Extender This chapter presents how to manage and maintain your extender.
Chapter 7 7. 1. Manage Your Extender Set System Time The System Time of the extender will be used for time-based function such as the Power Schedule function. If you have enabled the Daylight Saving Time feature, the system time will be sychronized with the daylight saving time you configure. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Time Settings. • To get system time: 1.
Chapter 7 7. 2. Manage Your Extender Control LEDs The LEDs of the extender indicate its activities and status. You can turn off LEDs when you don’t need them. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > LED Control. • To turn off the LEDs: Disable LED Status. • To specify a time period when LEDs are off: 1. Select Night Mode. 2. Specify the LED off time period.
Chapter 7 Manage Your Extender 2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Power Schedule. • To specify a time period when the extender is off: 1. Click Add. 2. Specify the power off time period and repetitive days. Note: The effective power off time is based on the time of the extender. You can go to Settings > System Tools > Time Settings to modify the time. 3. Click SAVE. 7. 4. Upgrade the Firmware TP-Link is committed to improving product features, giving you a better network experience.
Chapter 7 7. 4. 1. Manage Your Extender Online Upgrade 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade. 3. Click CHECK FOR UPGRADE and follow the web instructions to upgrade online. 7. 4. 2. Local Upgrade 1. Download the latest firmware file for the extender from our website www.tp-link.com. 2. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.
Chapter 7 Manage Your Extender 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Backup & Restore. • To backup configuration settings: Click BACK UP to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A ‘.bin’ file of the current settings will be stored on your computer. • To restore previous settings from a saved file: 1.
Chapter 7 Manage Your Extender 1. Click FACTORY RESTORE to reset the extender. 2. Wait a few minutes for the reset and reboot. Note: 1. During the reset process, do not power off or reset the extender. 2. We strongly recommend you backup the current configuration settings before resetting the extender. 7. 6. Reboot the Extender You can reboot your extender to clear cache and enhance running performance if needed. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.
Chapter 7 7. 7. Manage Your Extender Change Login Password The account management feature allows you to change your login username and password of the web management webpage. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Change Login Password. 3. Enter the old password. Then enter the new password twice (case-sensitive) and click SAVE. 4. Use the new password for future logins. 7. 8.
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FAQ Q1. How to reset the extender to its factory default settings? • With the extender powered on, use a pin to press the Reset button for 1 second. The extender will reboot. • Log in to the extender’s web management page. Go to System Tools > Backup & Restore and click FACTORY RESTORE. Q2.
• Reset the extender and try again. Q5. I have enabled wireless MAC filter, wireless access control, or access control list (ACL) on my router. What should I do before configuring the extender? When a device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of the device shown on the router is translated to another MAC address.
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