User Guide AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE300 REV1.1.
Contents About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1. 1. 1. 2. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. 6. Set High Speed Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Chapter 6. Manage Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 6. 1. 6. 2. 6. 3. 6. 4. 6. 5. 6. 6. 6. 7. Set System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Control LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. When using this guide, please notice that features of the extender may vary slightly depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location, language, and internet service provider.
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 Name (Power) (Signal) Status On/Off The extender is on or off. Solid white The extender is connected to your router’s wireless network and is in a suitable location. Blinking Solid red Blinking Off 2.4G On/Off 5G On/Off 1. 2. 2. Indication The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded. The extender is experiencing poor signal strength. Try relocating it closer to your host router. WPS connection is in progress.
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. Note: For safety, only plug the extender in upright direction as shown below. Solid On 2. 2. Set Up the Extender 2. 2. 1. Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App There are three ways to set up the extender: via the TP-Link Tether app, via a web browser, or via the WPS button. 1.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 3. Launch Tether and select your extender from the Local Device list. 4. Create a password to log in. 5. Follow app instructions to set up your extender. 6. (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.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 7. Relocate your extender and follow app instructions to enjoy the extended network. Tip: For more intuitive location assistant, access extender settings via Tether and go to Tools > Location Assistant. You can also manage your extender via Tether, such as controlling LEDs, sharing passwords of your networks and blocking devices. 2. 2. 2. Method 2: Via a Web Browser 1.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ. 2 ) Select your host router’s 2.4GHz SSID (network name), enter its password (NOT the password you just created for management), and click Next. 3 ) Select your host router’s 5GHz SSID (network name), enter its password (NOT the password you just created for management), and click Next. Note: If your host router does not support 5GHz wireless network, please click Skip to continue.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 5 ) Either keep the default SSIDs (network names) or customize them for the extended networks, and then click Next. Tip: If you connect the extender to a TP-Link OneMesh router, the extender will automatically join the router’s OneMesh network and copy the router’s wireless settings. For more information, refer to OneMesh with Seamless Roaming. 6 ) Follow web instructions to relocate your extender for optimal Wi-Fi coverage and performance, and then click Done.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 7 ) Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy the internet. 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.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 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 2.4GHz and 5GHz share the same SSID (network name) and password. Refer to your host router’s user guide to enable Smart Connect. 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 Set Up Internet Connection 3. 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. 5. Relocate your extender for optimal Wi-Fi coverage and performance. 1 ) Plug in the extender about halfway between your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone.
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 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 Settings > Wireless > Connect to 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 Register Now and follow the instructions to register a TP-Link ID. 4. After activating your TP-Link ID, come back to the TP-Link Cloud page to log in.
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. 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. Connect your device to the extender’s or host router’s wireless network. 3.
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 the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > Status 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. Tip: If the extender is in your router’s OneMesh network, it will automatically copy wireless settings from your router. No wireless settings is needed for the extender. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 5. Click Save. • To enable or disable the extended network: 1. Go to Settings > 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 Settings > Wireless > Extended Network. 2. Create a new SSID in Extended 2.
Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 7. Click Save. 5. 4. 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 the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Wi-Fi Coverage. 3. Select your desired Wi-Fi coverage level for the extender.
Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 4. Click Save. 5. 5. Set Access Control Access Control allows you to permit or block specific devices from accessing the internet for a specific period. Tip: If the extender is in your router’s OneMesh network, it will automatically copy access control settings from your router. No access control settings is needed for the extender. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2.
Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 5. Click OK. • To permit specific device(s): 1. Select Whitelist and click Save. 2. Click Add in the Devices in Whitelist table. Enter the Device Name and MAC Address. And you can set the Effective Time for a certain entry as needed. 3. Click OK.
Chapter 5 5. 6. Customize Your Network Set High Speed Mode The High Speed feature switches off one of the wireless bands to leave one highperformance, super-fast network, ideal for HD streaming and gaming applications. If most of your devices are connected to one wireless band, this feature can increase the overall performance of your wireless network. Notes: 1. This function is not available when the extender is in a OneMesh network. 2.
Chapter 6 Manage Your Extender This chapter presents how to manage and maintain your extender.
Chapter 6 6. 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 the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Time Settings. • To get system time: 1.
Chapter 6 Manage Your Extender 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > LED Control. • To turn off the LEDs: • To specify a time period when LEDs are off: Disable LED Status. 1. Select Night Mode. 2. Specify the LED off time period. 3. Click Save. 6. 3. Set Power Schedule The Power Schdule feature allows you to specify a time period during which the extender is off. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2.
Chapter 6 Manage Your Extender 3. Click Save. 6. 4. Upgrade the Firmware TP-Link is committed to improving product features, giving you a better network experience. We will inform you through the web management page if there’s any update firmware available for your extender. Also, the latest firmware will be released at the TPLink official website www.tp-link.com, and you can download it from the Support page for free.
Chapter 6 Manage Your Extender 3. Focus on the Online Upgrade section, and click Upgrade. 4. Wait a few minutes for the upgrade and reboot to complete. • To upgrade the firmware locally: 1. Download the latest firmware file for the extender from our website www.tp-link.com. 2. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 3. Go to Settings > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade. 4. Click Browse to locate the downloaded new firmware file, and then click Upgrade. 5.
Chapter 6 Manage Your Extender Click Backup 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 configuration settings: 1. Click Browse to locate the backup configuration file stored on your computer, and click Restore. 2. Wait a few minutes for the restore and reboot. Note: During the restore process, do not power off or reset the extender. • To reset the extender to factory default settings: 1.
Chapter 6 Manage Your Extender 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Admin Account. 3. Enter the old password. Then enter the new password twice (case-sensitive) and click Save. 4. Use the new password for future logins. 6. 7. Check System Log If the extender is not working properly, you can save the system log and send it to our technical support team. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > System Log.
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 Settings > System Tools > Backup & Restore and click Factory Restore. Q2. What should I do if I forget my login password? Refer to FAQ > Q1 to reset the extender, and then visit http://tplinkrepeater.net to create a new login password.
1. Log in to your router and disable the MAC filter, wireless access control or ACL. Note: For more information about how to disable your router’s MAC filter, wireless access control or ACL, please refer to your router’s user guide. 2. Power on your extender, and run the Quick Setup to configure your extender. 3. Connect all of your devices to the extended network. 4. On your router, add all the Online Devices’ MAC addresses to your router’s MAC filter table. 5.
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CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power) 2400 MHz -2483.
1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; 2. l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. Caution: 1. The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; The high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e.
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