User Guide AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE305 REV1.1.
Contents Chapter 1. About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2. Get to Know About Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1. 1. 1. 2. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 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 Instantly connect the extender to a router by pressing the router’s WPS button (if available) followed by the extender’s RE/WPS button.
Chapter 1 1. 2. 1. Get to Know About Your Extender LED Explanation You can check the extender’s working status by following the LED Explanation table. Name Power Signal 2.4GHz 5GHz 1. 2. 2. Status Indication On The extender is on. Flashing The extender is initializing. Off The extender is off. Blue The extender is connected to the router, and is in a good location. Red The extender is connected to the router, but is too far away from it.
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 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. Connect to the host network There are two ways to connect to the host network: via the WPS button or via a web browser. Using the WPS button is an easier way to extend your host network. We recommend you to use this way if your router has a WPS button. The button might look like one of these: . 2. 1. 1.
Chapter 2 2. 1. 2. Set Up Internet Connection Method Two: Via a Web Browser 1. Connect your computer to the extender's wireless network. Tips: Before connecting, please find the SSID (network name) on the label of the extender. • 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.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Tips: If the login window does not appear, please refer to the 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.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Tips: If your host router does not support 5GHz wireless network, please click Skip to continue. 4 ) Either keep the default SSIDs (network names) or customize them for the extended networks, and then click Next. 5 ) Verify your wireless settings and click Save. The corresponding LED(s)(2.4GHz or 5GHz) should turn on.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 6 ) Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy the internet. Both extended networks share the same wireless passwords as those of your host networks, but may have different network names if you have customized the SSIDs during the configuration.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Tips: Since the performance of the extended network will be affected by the distance between extender and host router, we highly recommend you to relocate your extender referring to Position Your Extender. 2. 2. Position Your Extender Please follow the instructions below to achieve optimal performance of the extender. 1. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet between your host router and the Wi-Fi “dead“ zone.
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network This chapter guides you on how to configure network settings that are available for this extender.
Chapter 3 3. 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 3 Customize Your Network Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. Note: Here we take the configuration of the 2.4GHz network as an example. If the 5GHz network is available on your extender, please refer to the instructions to set your 5GHz network. ¾¾ To extend another host network: 1. Go to Settings > Wireless > Connect to Network. 2. Enable Connect to 2.4GHz Network and click Wireless Scanner to find all available networks. 3. Select the 2.
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 3. Click Save. ¾¾ To change the wireless network name (SSID): 1. Go to Settings > Wireless > Extended Network. 2. Create a new SSID in Extended 2.4GHz SSID or click Copy Host SSID. The value is case-sensitive. 3. Click Save. Note: If you have changed the wireless settings via a wireless device, you will be disconnected after the settings are applied. Please write down the new SSID for future use. ¾¾ To hide the SSID of the extended network: 1.
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 5. Click Save. 3. 4. Specify DHCP Server Settings By default, the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server is enabled and the extender acts as a DHCP server; it dynamically assigns TCP/IP parameters to client devices from the IP Address Pool. You can change the settings of the DHCP Server if necessary. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > Network.
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network ¾¾ To view the DHCP Client List: You can view the information of the DHCP clients connected to the extender in the DHCP Client List. 3. 5. 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.
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 3. Enable Access Control. ¾¾ To block specific device(s): Note: Devices connected to the extender via an Ethernet cable cannot be blocked. 1. Select Blacklist and click Save. 2. Select the device to be blocked in the Online Devices table by ticking the corresponding checkbox. 3. Click Block and the selected device(s) will be added to the Devices in Blacklist table. 4. Click in the Devices in Blacklist table to set the Effective Time for a certain entry as needed.
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 5. Click OK. ¾¾ 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 4 More Features of Your Extender This chapter explains how to use the extender as a wireless adapter and as an access point .
Chapter 4 4. 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. Note: Extenders that have no Ethernet port do not support this feature.
Chapter 4 More Features of Your Extender 3. After rebooting, connect the extender to your modem or wired router via an Ethernet cable. 4. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 5. Go to Quick Setup to configure your extender. 1 ) Configure your wireless settings and click Next. 2 ) Confirm the information and click Finish. Now, you can enjoy Wi-Fi.
Chapter 4 4. 2. 2. More Features of Your Extender 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. 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 the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > Wireless > WPS.
Chapter 4 • More Features of Your Extender PIN code: Enter the client’s PIN, and click Connect.
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender This chapter presents how to manage and maintain your extender.
Chapter 5 5. 1. Manage Your Extender Set Up 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. ¾¾ To get system time: 1.
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > LED Control. ¾¾ To specify a time period when LEDs are off: 1. Select Night Mode. 2. Specify a time period in the LED Off Time field , and the LEDs will be off during this period. 3. Click Save. 5. 3. 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 5 Manage Your Extender 3. Click Save. 5. 4. Upgrade the Firmware TP-LINK is committed to improving products features, giving you a better network experience. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page at our website www.tp-link.com and upgrade extender to the latest firmware version. Note: 1. Make sure the latest firmware file is matched with the hardware version (as shown in the download section of the Support page). 2.
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender ¾¾ To backup configuration settings: 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. ¾¾ 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.
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 3. Enter the old password. Then enter the new password twice (case-sensitive) and click Save. 4. Use the new password for future logins. 5. 7. 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. ¾¾ To save the system log locally: 1.
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. The LEDs should turn on momentarily and then release the button. • Log in to the extender’s web management page. Go to System Tools > Restore & Backup and click Factory Restore. Q2. What should I do if I forget my login password? Refer to FAQ > Q1 to reset the extender, and create a password to log in.
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. If your router’s MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL is enabled, the devices connected to the extender cannot get an IP address from the extender and cannot access the Internet. To solve this problem, please follow the steps below: 1. Log in t o your router and disable the MAC filter, wireless access control or ACL.
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FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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. RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body. Restricted to indoor use.
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