TP-Link RE210 User manual

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Please click Next to set up the Range Extender or click Exit to go to the Device Management Page.
Main Router/AP WiFi Network Name(SSID):
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Wi-Fi Network Name_2.4GHz:
Wi-Fi Network Name_5GHz:
Connection Status:
N/A
N/A
Disconnected
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Quick
Installation
Guide
AC750 WiFi Range Extender
RE210
Two easy setup options:
ONE: Using a Web Browser
TWO: Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Disconnect your Ethernet connection. Click the
Wi-Fi icon on the system tray, select the
Extender’s default wireless network name (e.g.
TP-LINK_Extender_XXGHz). No password is
required to connect the rst time.
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A. On the Start screen, click Next.
D. Enter the main router’s Wi-Fi password and
either choose Copy from Main Router/AP
or Customize to create a new network
name for the Extender. Click Next.
E. Select your router’s 5GHz wireless network. Click
Next and repeat step D. Click Next to continue.
F. Verify your Wireless Settings and click Finish.
Both 2.4G and 5G LEDs should turn on and stay
solid green.
B. Choose your region from the Region drop-down
list, and click Next.
Note: Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in
the U.S. must be xed to the U.S. region only.
C. Select your router’s 2.4G wireless network
name (SSID) and click Next. If the SSID is
hidden, select the Set SSID and MAC
manually option.
Follow the Quick Setup Wizard to manually congure the Range Extender.
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Launch a web browser and type
http://tplinkrepeater.net in the address eld.
Use admin (all lowercase) for both Username
and Password to login.
http://tplinkrepeater.net
admin
admin
Username:
Password:
Login
Cancel
Login
Congure
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Plug the Range Extender into a wall outlet
close to your router, and wait until the Power
LED is lit and solid green.
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OPTION
Using a Web Browser
Power On
In general, place your WiFi Range Extender about
halfway between your wireless router/AP and
wireless devices.
After moving to a new location, the Extender will
automatically reconnect to your router in
approximately one minute. If possible, try to
place your Range Extender in a location where
the LED is Green.Ideal Range Extender Placement
5Relocate
2Connect
Signal MAC Channel Security
00-0A-EB-74-06-06 1 WPA-PSK
0C-72-2C-B3-A5-2C 1 WPA-PSK
Available Wireless Networks (2.4GHz): 24
Choose SSID
TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXX
TP-LINK_XXX
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Set SSID and MAC Manually
TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXX
00-0A-EB-74-06-06
Most Secure(WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK)
123456789
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TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXX_EXT
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Main Router/AP Network (2.4GHz)
Main Router/AP WiFi Network Name(SSID):
Main Router/AP MAC Address(BSSID):
WiFi Security Option:
Fill in the WiFi Password of your Main
Router/AP:
Range Extender Network (XXGHz)
Range Extender WiFi Network Name(SSID): Copy from Main Router/AP TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXX
Customize
TP-LINK_5GHz_XXX
00-0A-EB-74-06-06
Most Secure(WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK)
123456789
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TP-LINK_5GHz_XXX_EXT
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Main Router/AP Network (5GHz)
Main Router/AP WiFi Network Name(SSID):
Main Router/AP MAC Address(BSSID):
WiFi Security Option:
Fill in the WiFi Password of your Main
Router/AP:
Range Extender Network (XXGHz)
Range Extender WiFi Network Name(SSID): Copy from Main Router/AP TP-LINK_5GHz_XXX
Customize
Wireless Setting
Main Router/AP WiFi Network Name (2.4GHz):
Main Router/AP WiFi Network Name (5GHz):
Range Extender WiFi Network Name (2.4GHz):
WiFi Security Option:
WiFi Password:
Range Extender WiFi Network Name (5GHz):
WiFi Security Option:
WiFi Password:
TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXX
TP-LINK_5GHz_XXX
TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXX_EXT
Most Secure (WPA/WPA2-PSK)
123456789
TP-LINK_5GHz_XXX_EXT
Most Secure (WPA/WPA2-PSK)
123456789
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Export Settings
The Range Extender shares your router’s Wi-Fi password for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks, but
may have dierent wireless network names if you customize the names during the conguration.
Region: Please Select Your Region
Please select your own region to prevent illegal usage against the local law.
Connection are available
Not connected
Wireless Network Connection
Connect automatically Connect
TP-LINK_Extender_XXGHz
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YourNetworkName
and password
YourNetworkName or
YourNetworkName_EXT
and password
Reset
LED
Flashing green: The Range Extender is
establishing a secure connection or being
congured via web page.
Solid green: The Range Extender has established
a secure connection, and the signal strength is
adequate.
Solid orange: The Range Extender has established
a secure connection, but the signal strength is
too strong.
Solid red: The Range Extender has established a
secure connection, but the signal strength is too
weak.
O: No active connection.
(WPS)
(5G)
(2.4G)
(Power)
On: The Range Extender is connected to the 2.4G
wireless network of your main Router/AP.
O: The Range Extender isn’t connected to your
main Router/AP.
On: The Range Extender is connected to the 5G
wireless network of your main Router/AP.
O: The Range Extender isn’t connected to your
main Router/AP.
On: The Range Extender is on.
O: The Range Extender is o.
Flashing: The Range Extender is initializing.
RE Power
5G
2.4G

Refer to Step 5 of Option 1 to relocate your
Range Extender.
Entertainment Adapter
Troubleshooting and Support
The Range Extender RE210 can be used as a wireless
adapter to connect any Ethernet-enabled device,
such as a Blu-ray player, game console, DVR, or smart
TV, to your wireless network.
First, connect the Range Extender to your Wi-Fi
network following the instructions in Option 1 or
Option 2, then connect an Ethernet-enabled device
to the Range Extender using an Ethernet cable as
shown in the diagram on the right.
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Plug the Range Extender into a wall outlet
close to your router, and wait until the Power
LED is lit and solid green.
A. Press the WPS button on your router/AP.
Note: For more information about using WPS on your
router, please refer to the router manufacturer's user guide.
B. Immediately push the RE button on your Range
Extender.
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OPTION
Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Power On
3Relocate
2Connect
If the RE LED does not switch from blinking to a solid
green, please refer to Option 1.
Important: In order to use this option, your router must support WPS.
Keep away from
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Enjoy!
To minimize wireless interference, place your Range Extender in an open
space area, away from other bluetooth devices or radioactive devices such
as cordless phone, microwave, etc.
The Range Extender shares the same wireless network name (SSID) and
wireless password as your router.
Ideal Range Extender Placement
YourNetworkName
and password YourNetworkName and password
5G
2.4G
The “ ” LED should change from
ashing to solid, showing that WPS
connection was successful.
RE Power
RE Power
Smart TV Game Console Desktop Laptop Smartphone Tablet
Ethernet Connection Wireless Connection
My router has no WPS button, how do I connect
the Range Extender?
Your router does not support WPS, please use Option
1 to setup the Range Extender using a web browser.
Why does the WPS LED not change from blinking
to solid green after completing Option 1?
• You may have entered the wireless password of your
router incorrectly during the conguration. Please
login to the Extender’s web management page, and
double-check your router’s wireless password.
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• If the RE LED still keeps blinking, please reset the
Extender and go through the conguration
again.
What should I do when the WPS LED is on, but
only one band is connected?
It depends on your router capabilities, if either the
2.4G or 5G LED is not on while the Extender
connected to your router/network, press the WPS
button on the router and the Range Extender
again to connect the other band.
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What do I do if I cannot access the Extend-
er’s web management page?
• Make sure your computer is connected to
the Extender’s network.
• Change the computer’s xed IP address to
Obtain an IP Address Automatically.
How do I restore the Range Extender to its
factory default settings?
While the Range Extender is plugged into a
power outlet, press the Reset button for 5
seconds until all the LEDs ash once.
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