RE590T User Guide AC1900 Touch Screen Wi-Fi Range Extender REV1.0.
Contents About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1. 1. 1. 2. 1. 3. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About This Guide This guide provides details of each function and shows how to configure the extender appropriate to your needs. In addition to this guide, a Quick Installation Guide is also released with each TP-LINK extender, you are suggested to configure your extender for quick Internet setup by following the published Quick Installation Guide before you get started with a further configuration.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Extender This chapter introduces what the extender can do and shows its main features and appearance.
Chapter 1 1. 1. Get to Know About Your Modem Router Product Overview What This Product Does The RE590T AC1900 Touch Screen Wi-Fi Range Extender is dedicated to Small Office/ Home Office (SOHO) wireless network solutions. It will enlarge your existing wireless network and mobility while also allowing you to connect a wired device to a wireless environment. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling will be beneficial for your network. Expanded coverage by up to 10,000 sq. ft.
Chapter 1 1. 2. Get to Know About Your Modem Router Main Features • Extend the Range of Any Wi-Fi Network and manage the extended network using the 4.3 inch capacity touchscreen. • Three external antennas utilize Beamforming technology to provide reliable connections and extended coverage by up to 10,000 sq ft. • Wireless 802.11ac technology provides up to 1900Mbps expanded dual band wireless speeds, ideal for lag-free online gaming and 4K video streaming.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Modem Router Home Screen Signal Strength Indicatest the Wi-Fi signal strength between the extender and the router. Wireless Status 2.4GHz / 5GHz On: The extender is connected to the router’s 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless network. 2.4GHz / 5GHz Off: No connection. Total Clients Tap here to view the client information and to block network access from specific clients. Wireless Settings Tap here to change the region, host network and extended network settings.
Chapter 1 1. 3. 2. Get to Know About Your Modem Router The Back Panel The extender’s back panel shows the connection ports, buttons and antennas. Refer to the following for detailed instructions. Item Description Power For connecting the extender to power socket via the provided power adapter. Power On/Off The switch for the power. Press it to power on or off your extender. Ethernet (1, 2, 3, 4) Used for connecting to Ethernet-enabled device, such as smart TV, game console, desktop, DVR, etc.
Chapter 2 Quick Setup for Internet Connection This chapter introduces how to connect and configure your extender to extend the existing wireless coverage by repeating the wireless signal. Furthermore, the extender can also be used as a wireless adapter that connects Ethernet-only devices to your Wi-Fi network.
Chapter 2 2. 1. Quick Setup for Internet Connection Connec the Hardware 1. Install the antennas and position them vertically. 2. Plug the extender’s adapter into an elextrical outlet near your router. Then turn on the extender and wait until the system boot on the screen completes. 2. 2. Configure the extender Here we will introduce your three methods to configure the extender. Method ONE is recommended. 2. 2. 1.
Chapter 2 Quick Setup for Internet Connection 3. Select your host router’s 2.4GHz wireless network and enter its password, then tap Next. 4. Select your host router’s 5GHz wireless network and enter its password, then tap Next. Note: If your host router does not support the 5GHz band, tap Skip.
Chapter 2 Quick Setup for Internet Connection 5. Either keep the default SSIDs or customize them for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz extended networks, then tap Next. Note: Please swip up for the 5GHz settings. 6. Verify your wireless settings and tap Finish. Corresponding Wi-Fi signal icon(s)( 2.4GHz / 5GHz) at the top left of the touchscreen should be lit.
Chapter 2 2. 2. 2. Quick Setup for Internet Connection Method TWO: Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) 1. Press the WPS button on your host router. 2. Tap WPS on the menu screen of the extender, and tap Start WPS. Once the WPS connection is successful, a success message dispalys. 2. 2. 3. Method THREE: Using Web-based Utility The web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. 1.
Chapter 2 Quick Setup for Internet Connection 3. Select your region, then click Next. Note: Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the U.S. are fixed to the U.S. region only. 4. Select your host router’s 2.4GHz network and enter the password, then click Next.
Chapter 2 Quick Setup for Internet Connection 5. Select your host router’s 5GHz network and enter the password, then click Next. Note: If your router does not support the 5GHz band, click Skip. 6. Either copy the host’s SSIDs or customize them for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz extended networks, then click Next.
Chapter 2 Quick Setup for Internet Connection 7. Verify your wireless settings and click Finish.
Chapter 2 2. 3. Quick Setup for Internet Connection Relocate the extender 1. Place the extender halfway between your host router (Host Network) and the Wi-Fi dead zone. 2. Make sure the extender receives a strong signal (recommended signal strength ) from your host router. If not, relocate it closer to your router. or Note: Make sure to place the extender away from all Bluetooth devices and other household electronics. 2. 4.
Chapter 2 Quick Setup for Internet Connection 1. Connect to your extender to your Wi-Fi network by using either way introduced before. 2. Connect your Ethernet-only device(s) to the extender’s Ethernet port(s) via Ethernet cable(s).
Chapter 3 Further Configuration This chapter introduces configurations of the extender’s various features, such as Devices Control, DHCP, Clock, etc. Follow this chapter, you can configure most features on touchscreen. Some other features, such as Firmware Upgrade, Backup & Restore, System Log, etc, can only be configured through web-based utility.
Chapter 3 3. 1. Further Configuration Quick Setup Please refer to the Method ONE: Using Touchscreen App under Chapter 2 Quick Setup for Internet Connection to connect the extender to your existing wireless network. 3. 2. Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings app helps you customize the wireless settings including the region, host network and extended network according to your needs. Choose your region Tap Wireless Settings on the menu screen, then choose your region.
Chapter 3 Further Configuration Set your host network 1. Tap Wireless Settings on the menu screen, then tap Host Network. 2. Tap 2.4GHz or 5GHz menu to choose to set 2.4GHz or 5GHz host network. 3. Select the Connect To Host Network checkbox. If not, you are choosing not to extend the host network’s 2.4GHz or 5GHz band. 4. Tap Host SSID to scan the wireless networks around, and select the SSID of your host network.
Chapter 3 Further Configuration 4. Either tap Copy Host SSID to copy the host router’s SSID, or tap Extended SSID to create a new name for the extended network. 5. Select the Hide SSID checkbox if you want to hide your extender’s SSID from the Wi-Fi network list, and your wireless device will need to manually join the network. 6. Tap Save. 3. 3.
Chapter 3 Further Configuration 4. The blocked device(s) will be added to Devices in Blacklist automatically. Note: If you want to add a device manually or delete a blocked device, tap Edit on the Devices In Blacklist page. Done! 3. 4. Now devices in the blacklist cannot connect to your extender. WPS Please refer to the Method TWO: Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) under Chapter 2 Quick Setup for Internet Connection to connect the extender to your existing wireless network.
Chapter 3 3. 5. Further Configuration LAN By default, your extender is set to obtain an IP address automatically from the host router. The LAN app allows you to use a specific IP address appropriate to your network demand. Note: We do NOT recommend you change the IP address unless you are quite sure about the IP setting for special network demand. Random changes may lead to Internet disconnection. 1. Tap LAN on the menu screen, then tap Type to select Use the following IP address and tap Done. 2.
Chapter 3 Further Configuration You can also manually reserve an IP address for a client that is connected to your extender. Once reserved, the IP address will only be assigned to the same client by the DHCP server. Set the DHCP server 1. Tap DHCP Server on the menu screen, then select DHCP Server. 2. The Enable DHCP Server is set to be Auto by default, and the function will automatically be turn on or off according to the DHCP settings of the host network.
Chapter 3 Further Configuration 2. Enter the MAC Address of the device for which you want to reserve an IP address. 3. Specify the IP Address which will be reserved for the device. 4. Enter the Description for the device. 5. Check the Enable This Entry box and tap Save to make the settings effective (shown as figure below). Note: If you want to modify a reserved address, tap the reserved address to modify it. If you want to add or delete a reserved address, tap Edit to set up according to your needs. 3.
Chapter 3 Further Configuration Set time zone 1. Tap Clock on the menu screen to open the clock, and tap . 2. Tap Time Zone to select your time zone and tap Done. 3. Tap Save. Set clock type 1. Tap Clock on the menu screen to open the clock, and tap . 2. Tap Clock Display to select the clock type you prefer, then tap Done. 3. Tap Save. 3. 8. Screen Settings The Screen Settings app helps to set the brightness and screen saver of your extender. 1. Tap Screen Settings on the menu screen. 2.
Chapter 3 3. 9. Further Configuration Reboot & Reset With Reboot & Reset app, you can restart your extender or reset it to its factory default settings. Tap Reboot & Reset on the menu screen. • Tap Reboot, the extender will shut down and boot again. • Tap Reset, all the settings you have configured will be erased and the extender will be set to its factory default settings. Note: Please do NOT power off your extender during the rebooting or resetting process. 3. 10.
Chapter 3 Further Configuration 3. 12. Firmware Upgrade TP-LINK is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving you a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-LINK official website, you can download the latest firmware file from our website and upgrade the firmware to the latest version. 1. On your computer, download the latest firmware file from our website http://tp-link. com/en/support 2.
Chapter 3 Further Configuration 3. Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings. A conf. bin file will be stored to your computer. Restore 1. Launch a web-browser on your computer, and type http://tplinkrepeater.net into the address bar, and enter the username and password you have set before, then click Login. 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Backup & Restore page. 3. Click Browse to locate the previous backup configuration file, and click Restore. 4.
Chapter 3 Further Configuration 3. You can filter out and view the specific logs by choosing log type and level. 4. Click Save Log to save all the logs in txt file to your computer.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting T1. What can I do if I forgot my administrator password? You must restore the extender to its factory default settings, and create a new one. T2. How do I restore my extender to its factory default settings? • Tap Reboot & Reset on the menu screen, and then tap Reset. • While the extender is powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button on the rear panel until the RE590T logo displays. T3.
4 ) Click LAN settings, deselect the following three options and click OK; 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click OK to save the settings.
• Change a web browser or computer and try to log in again. • Reset the extender to factory default settings, then connect your computer to the extender and try to log in again. If login fails, please contact the technical support.
Appendix B: Specifications HARDWARE FEATURES Interfaces Button Dimensions (W x D x H) Antenna External Power Supply Touch Screen 4*10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet Ports(RJ45) Reset Button, Power On/Off Button 11.2 x 6.2 x 2.1 in. (284 x 157 x 52 mm) 3 dual band detachable antennas 12V/2.5A Screen Type: Capacitive Screen Size: 4.3 inch Screen Resolution: 128 ppi WIRELESS FEATURES Wireless Standards IEEE 802.11a/ac, IEEE 802.11b/g/n Frequency 2.4GHz, 5GHz Signal Rate Up to 1300Mbps @5GHz, Up to 600Mbps @2.
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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.
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.
Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: 1. cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et 2. cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil. This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 3 dBi.
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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: AC1900 Touch Screen Wi-Fi Range Extender Model No.
