TP-Link RE210 User manual

LEDs
7106504989 REV1.0.0
Quick
Installation
Guide
AC750 WiFi Range Extender
RE210
Two easy setup options:
1: Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
2: Using a Web Browser
1
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. B. Immediately push the RE button on your Range
Extender.
1
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 2.
For more information about using WPS on your router,
please refer to the router manufacturer's user guide.
The “ ” LED should change from
ashing to solid, showing that WPS
connection was successful.
Important: In order to use this option, your router must support WPS.
Keep away from 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.
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
RE Power
RE
Power
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
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.
YourNetworkName
and password
YourNetworkName or
YourNetworkName_EXT
and password
5G
2.4G
Reset
LED
Smart TV Game Console Desktop Laptop Smartphone Tablet
Ethernet Connection Wireless Connection
Entertainment Adapter
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.

Refer to Step 3 of Option 1 to relocate your
Range Extender.
Troubleshooting and Support
My router has no WPS button, how do i connect
the Range Extender?
Your router does not support WPS, please use Option
2 to setup the Range Extender using a web browser.
Why does the WPS LED not change from blinking
to solid green after completing Option 2?
• 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.
1
2
• 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.
3
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.
5
4
The Range Extender shares the same wireless network name (SSID) and
wireless password as your router.
Please click Next to set up the Range Extender or click Exit to manually congure the device by yourself.
Main Router/AP Network Status:
Exit
Next
WiFi Network Name_2.4GHz:
WiFi Network Name_5GHz:
Connection Status:
N/A
N/A
Disconnected
Choose Region Wireless Settings Review SettingsStart
A. On the Start screen, click Next.B. Choose your region from the Region drop-down
list, and click Next.
Follow the Quick Setup Wizard to manually congure the Range Extender.
4Congure
5Relocate
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.
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
Back
Rescan
Next
√
Choose Region Wireless Settings Review SettingsStart
Set SSID and MAC Manually
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.
TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXX
00-0A-EB-74-06-06
Most Secure(WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK)
123456789
Back
Next
TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXX_EXT
Choose Region Wireless Settings Review Settings Start
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
E. Select your router’s 5GHz wireless network. Click
Next and repeat step D. Click Next to continue.
TP-LINK_5GHz_XXX
00-0A-EB-74-06-06
Most Secure(WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK)
123456789
Back
Next
TP-LINK_5GHz_XXX_EXT
Choose Region Wireless Settings Review SettingsStart
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
F. Verify your Wireless Settings and click Finish.
Both 2.4G and 5G LEDs should turn on and stay
solid green.
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
Choose Region Wireless Settings Review SettingsStart
Back
Finish
Export Settings
Exit
Next
Choose Region Wireless Settings Review SettingsStart
Region: Please Select Your Region
Please select your own region to prevent illegal usage against the local law.
3
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
2
OPTION
Using a Web Browser
2Connect
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.
Disconnect your computer from all wireless
networks. Connect the Range Extender to your
computer via an Ethernet cable.
Wired: Wireless:
Connection are available
Not connected
Wireless Network Connection
Connect automatically Connect
TP-LINK_Extender_XXGHz
√
1
Plug the Range Extender into a wall outlet
close to your router, and wait until the Power
LED is lit and solid green.
Power On
RE Power
or
YourNetworkName
and password YourNetworkName and password
5G
2.4G