RE450 User Guide AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender REV1.1.
Contents About This Guide................................................................................................1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1. 1. 1. 2. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1. 2.
5. 6. 5. 7. Change Admin Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 FAQ......................................................................................................................
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. The device also reduces signal interference to ensure reliable Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home or office. Easy Installation & Quick Position The extender works with any standard wireless router.
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 Status Solid Blue The extender is connected to the router, and is in a good location. Solid Red The extender is connected to the router, but is too far away from the router. Blinking The extender is trying to connect to the network v ia WPS. This process may take up to 2 minutes. (RE) 2.4GHz 5GHz POWER Off No active connection.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection This chapter informs you how to boost your host network. Please follow the step-bystep 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 changes to solid blue. 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 the easiest 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: | WPS | . 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 Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar. 3 ) Click the refresh icon and connect to the extender’s wireless network: TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz or TP-LINK_Extender_5GHz.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 1 ) Launch a web browser and type http://tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254 in the address field. Use admin (all lowercase) for both username and password to log in. Tips: If the login window does not appear, please refer to the FAQ. 2 ) Create a new username and password for secure management purposes, and then click Confirm. 3 ) Select your host router’s 2.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 4 ) Select your host router’s 5GHz SSID (network name), enter its password (NOT the password you just created for management), and click Next. Tips: If your host router does not support 5GHz wireless network, please click Skip to continue. 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 ) Verify your wireless settings and click Finish. The corresponding LED(s)(2.4GHz or 5GHz) should turn on.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 7 ) 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. 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.
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 username and password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > Status to view the Internet status of your extender. • The extender is functioning normally. • The extender is not connected to the host networks.
Chapter 3 3. 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 the username and password you set for the extender. Note: Here we take the configuration of the 2.4GHz network as an example.
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network ¾¾ 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. 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.
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 username and 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 username and password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Wi-Fi Coverage. 3.
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in with the username and password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Access Control. 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.
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 usename and 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 easy 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 username and password you set for the extender. 2.
Chapter 4 • • More Features of Your Extender Push Button (Recommended): Click Connect and push the WPS button on the client device. 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 functions such as the Power Schedule function. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Time Settings. ¾¾ To get system time: 1. Select your local Time Zone from the drop-down list. 2. Click Save. ¾¾ To set up Daylight Saving Time: 1. Select Enable Daylight Saving Time. 2.
Chapter 5 5. 2. Manage Your Extender Control LEDs The LEDs of the extender indicate its activities and status. You can enable the Night Mode feature to specify a time period during which the LEDs are off. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > LED Control. 3. Select Night Mode. 4. Specify a time period in the LED Off Time field , and the LEDs will be off during this period. 5. Click Save. 5. 3.
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 5. Click Save. 5. 4. Upgrade the Firmware TP-LINK is committed to improving product features, giving you a better network experience. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website www.tp-link.com and upgrade the firmware to the latest 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 5. 5. Manage Your Extender Backup and Restore Configuration Settings The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the extender. You can backup the configuration file and restore the extender to the previous settings from the backup file when needed. Moreover, if necessary, you can erase the current settings and reset the extender to the default factory settings. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the extender. 2.
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 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. 5. 6. Change Admin Account The account management feature allows you to change your login username and password of the management webpage. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Admin Account. 3.
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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 until all the LEDs turn on momentarily and then release the button. • Log in to the extender’s web management page. Go to Settings > System Tools > Restore & Backup and click Factory Restore. Q2. What can I do if I forgot my login password? Refer to FAQ > Q1 to reset the extender, and use the default admin (in lowercase) as both username and password to log in.
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 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.
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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. 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.
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