User Guide AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE450 REV2.1.
Contents About This Guide..........................................................................................................1 Chapter 1. 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 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 (Signal) 2.4GHz/5GHz POWER Solid red 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. Flashing WPS connection is being established. Off No wireless connection is established.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection This chapter informs you 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 next to your host router, and then wait until the POWER LED is solid on. Note: For safety, we suggest that you plug the extender in upright directions as shown below. Connect to the host network There are three ways to connect to the host network: via the WPS button, via a web browser or via the TP-Link Tether app. Using the WPS button is the easiest way to extend your host network.
Chapter 2 • • Set Up Internet Connection Tips: Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default. If the WPS connection fails, please refer to Method Two: Via a Web Browser. For more information about using WPS button on your host router, please refer to the router manufacturer’s user guide. 2. Wait until the Signal LED changes to solid blue, which indicates that the WPS connection is successful. If it doesn’t, please refer to Method Two: Via a Web Browser. 3.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Wi-Fi: On Turn Wi-Fi Off TP-Link_Extender_2.4GHz TP-Link_Extender_5GHz 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 field, and then create a password for future login attempts, and click Start.
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 the extender and the host router, we highly recommend you to relocate your extender referring to Position Your Extender. 2. 1. 3. Method Three: Via the TP-Link Tether App 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.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the configuration. Tips: You can manage your extender via Tether, such as controlling LEDs, sharing passwords of your networks and blocking devices. 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 is functioning normally. • The extender is not connected 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 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. 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.
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. 3.
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 functions 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 product 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 the extender to the latest firmware version. Note: • Make sure the latest firmware file is matched with the hardware version (as shown in the download section of the Support page).
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 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. ¾¾ To reset the extender to factory default settings: 1. Click Factory Restore to reset the extender. 2. Wait a few minutes for the reset and reboot.
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 4. Use the new password for future logins. 5. 7. System Log If the extender is not working normally, 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. Choose the type and level of the system log as needed. 2. Click Save Log to save the system logs to a local disk.
FAQ Q1. How do I 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 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 to your router and disable the MAC filter, wireless access control or ACL.
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Copyright © 2017 TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd.
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. OPERATING FREQUENCY(the maximum transmitted power) 2412MHz—2472MHz(20dBm) 5180MHz—5240MHz(23dBm) 5260MHz—5320MHz(23dBm) 5500MHz—5700MHz(30dBm) EU declaration of conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC and 2011/65/EU.
DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) products that operate in the bands 5250- 5350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz, and 5650-5725MHz. Avertissement: Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux. En outre, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.
BSMI Notice 安全諮詢及注意事項 • 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。 • 清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。 • 注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。 • 插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋 開口。 • 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位 置中。 • 請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項 工作。 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 產品元件名稱 鉛 鎘 汞 限用物質及其化學符號 六價鉻 多溴聯苯 多溴二苯醚 Pb Cd Hg CrVI PBB PBDE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 外殼 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 電源供應板 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ − 備考1. 超出0.1 wt %” 及 “超出0.01 wt %” 系指限用物質之百分比含量超 出百分比含量基準值。 PCB 備考2.“○”系指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。 備考3.
Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.
