TP-Link RE300 User manual

REV1.1.0 1910012612
AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender
RE300
User Guide

Contents
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1. 1. Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. 1.LED Explanation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. 2.Button Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2. Set Up Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2. 1. Power On the Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. 2. Set Up the Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. 2. 1.Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. 2. 2.Method 2: Via a Web Browser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. 2. 3.Method 3: Via the WPS Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 3. OneMesh with Seamless Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3. 1. What‘s a OneMesh Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3. 2. How to Set Up a OneMesh Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3. 2. 1.Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3. 2. 2.Method 2: Via a Web Browser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3. 3. Remove Extender from OneMesh Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3. 3. 1.Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3. 3. 2.Method 2: Via a Web Browser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 4. TP-Link Cloud Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4. 1. Register a TP-Link ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4. 2. Change Your TP-Link ID Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4. 3. Manage the User TP-Link IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4. 3. 1.Add TP-Link ID to Manage the Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4. 3. 2.Remove TP-Link ID(s) from Managing the Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4. 4. Manage the Extender via the TP-Link Tether App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Chapter 5. Customize Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5. 1. Check Internet Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5. 2. Configure Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5. 3. Change LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5. 4. Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5. 5. Set Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

5. 6. Set High Speed Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Chapter 6. Manage Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6. 1. Set System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6. 2. Control LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6. 3. Set Power Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6. 4. Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6. 5. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6. 6. Change Login Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6. 7. Check System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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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. All screenshots, images, parameters and descriptions
documented in this guide are used for demonstration only.
Conventions
In this guide the following conventions are used:
Convention Description
Underline Underlined words or phrases are hyperlinks. You can click to redirect to a
website or a specific section.
Teal Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in teal, including the
menus, items, buttons and so on.
>
The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page.
For example, Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering means the MAC Filtering
function page is under the Wireless menu that is located in the Advanced tab.
Note: Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.
Tip: Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.
More Info
The latest software, management app and utility are available from Download Center at
https://www.tp-link.com/support/.
The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the
package of the extender.
Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.
A community is provided for you to discuss our products at https://community.tp-link.com.
Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical
Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support/.
Speed/Coverage Disclaimer
Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard
802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are
not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building
materials, physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local
interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and
network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location,
connection quality, and client condition.

Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your
Extender
This chapter introduces what the extender can do and its appearance.
It contains the following sections:
• Product Overview
• Appearance

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1. 1. 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.
Easy Installation & Quick Position
The extender works with any standard wireless router. Instantly connect the extender
to a router by pressing the router’s WPS button (if available) followed by the extender’s
WPS button. Alternatively, follow the Quick Setup instructions on the extender’s web
management page.
Once the extender is connected to a router, you can relocate it to your preferred location
with no further configuration required. The intelligent signal light can help to find the
best location.
Easy Management with the TP-Link Tether App
Tether provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage your extender with your
smart devices.
1. 2. Appearance
1. 2. 1. LED Explanation
You can check the extender’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.

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Name Status Indication
(Power)
On/Off The extender is on or off.
Blinking The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded.
(Signal)
Solid white The extender is connected to your router’s wireless
network and is in a suitable location.
Solid red The extender is experiencing poor signal strength. Try
relocating it closer to your host router.
Blinking WPS connection is in progress.
Off No wireless connection is established.
2.4G On/Off The extender is connected or not connected to the
2.4GHz wireless network of your host router.
5G On/Off The extender is connected or not connected to the 5GHz
wireless network of your host router.
1. 2. 2. Button Description
Button Description
(WPS)
Press the WPS button on your host router, and immediately press
this button on the extender for 1 second. The LED of the extender
should change from blinking to solid on, indicating successful WPS
connection.
Reset Use a pin to press the button for 1 second to reset the extender.

Chapter 2
Set Up Internet Connection
This chapter introduces how to boost your host wireless coverage. Please follow the
step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection.
It contains the following sections:
• Power On the Extender
• Set Up the Extender

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2. 1. Power On the Extender
Plug the extender into an electrical outlet next to your router, and then wait until the
Power LED turns solid on.
Note:
For safety, only plug the extender in upright direction as shown below.
Solid On
2. 2. Set Up the Extender
There are three ways to set up the extender: via the TP-Link Tether app, via a web
browser, or via the WPS button.
2. 2. 1. Method 1: 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. Go to Wi-Fi Settings and connect your device to the extender’s wireless network:
TP-Link_Extender.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
TP-Link_Extender
CHOOSE A NETWORK...
Other...
< Settings

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3. Launch Tether and select your extender from the Local Device list.
4. Create a password to log in.
5. Follow app instructions to set up your extender.
6. (Optional) Enable Join OneMesh to copy the router’s wireless settings for seamless
roaming. For more information about OneMesh, refer to OneMesh with Seamless
Roaming.
Tip:
It is recommended to enable Smart Connect on your host router to enjoy a seamless connection between dual-band
networks. With Smart Connect enabled, your host router’s 2.4GHz and 5GHz share the same SSID (network name) and
password. Refer to your host router’s user guide to enable Smart Connect.

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7. Relocate your extender and follow app instructions to enjoy the extended network.
Tip:
For more intuitive location assistant, access extender settings via Tether and go to Tools > Location Assistant. You
can also manage your extender via Tether, such as controlling LEDs, sharing passwords of your networks and blocking
devices.
2. 2. 2. Method 2: Via a Web Browser
1. Connect your computer to the extender wirelessly as follows:
• For Windows Users
1 ) Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any).
2 ) Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to the extender’s wireless
network: TP-Link_Extender.
C
onnections are available
Wireless Network
C
onnection
TP-Link_Extender
Connect automatically Connect
√
• For Mac OS X Users
1 ) Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any).
2 ) Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top right corner of the screen, and connect to the
extender’s network: TP-Link_Extender.
Wi-Fi: On
Tu rn Wi-Fi O
Join Other Network...
Create Network...
Open Network Preferences...
TP-Link_Extender
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 bar, and then create a password to log in.

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Note:
If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ.
2 ) Select your host router’s 2.4GHz SSID (network name), enter its password (NOT
the password you just created for management), and click Next.
3 ) Select your host router’s 5GHz SSID (network name), enter its password (NOT
the password you just created for management), and click Next.
Note:
If your host router does not support 5GHz wireless network, please click Skip to continue.
4 ) Confirm your host network password.

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5 ) Either keep the default SSIDs (network names) or customize them for the
extended networks, and then click Next.
Tip:
If you connect the extender to a TP-Link OneMesh router, the extender will automatically join the router’s OneMesh
network and copy the router’s wireless settings. For more information, refer to OneMesh with Seamless Roaming.
6 ) Follow web instructions to relocate your extender for optimal Wi-Fi coverage
and performance, and then click Done.

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7 ) Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy the internet.
Tip:
If you connect the extender to a TP-Link OneMesh router and a success screen as below appears at the end of the
setup, the extender has successfully joined the router’s OneMesh network and copied the router’s wireless settings.
For more information, refer to OneMesh with Seamless Roaming.

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Tip:
It is recommended to enable Smart Connect on your host router to enjoy a seamless connection between dual-band
networks. With Smart Connect enabled, your host router’s 2.4GHz and 5GHz share the same SSID (network name)
and password. Refer to your host router’s user guide to enable Smart Connect.
2. 2. 3. Method 3: Via the WPS Button
Use this way if your router has a WPS button. The button might look like one of these:
.
1. Press the WPS button on your host router, and then press the WPS button on the
extender for 1 second within 2 minutes.
Note:
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 from blinking to solid on, which indicates that
the WPS connection is successful.
Note:
If the LED does not turn solid on, try again or refer to Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App or Method 2: Via a Web
Browser.
3. If the extender connects to a dual band router, repeat steps 1 and 2 above to connect
to the other band.
4. Wait until the Signal LED turns solid on, and the setup is done.
Extended Network Names:
Router’s network name with
_EXT at the end
Passwords:
Same as your router
Solid On
Note:
1. If you want to customize the extended network name, refer to Configure Wireless Network.
2. If you cannot find the network names with _EXT in your Wi-Fi network list, this means that the
extender has been connected to a OneMesh router and automatically copied its wireless settings.
For more information, refer to OneMesh with Seamless Roaming.

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3. It is recommended to enable Smart Connect on your host router to enjoy a seamless connection
between dual-band networks. With Smart Connect enabled, your host router’s 2.4GHz and 5GHz
share the same SSID (network name) and password. Refer to your host router’s user guide to
enable Smart Connect.
5. Relocate your extender for optimal Wi-Fi coverage and performance.
1 ) Plug in the extender about halfway between your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone.
The location you choose must be within the range of your router.
2 ) Wait for about 2 minutes until the Signal LED turns solid white. If it doesn’t,
relocate the extender closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.
Router Devices
Halfway
Suitable location
Too far from router
No connection
Tip:
To minimize signal interference, please choose a location which is far away from Bluetooth devices and other
household electronic devices, such as cordless phones, microwave ovens and baby monitors.
6. Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy the internet.

Chapter 3
OneMesh with Seamless
Roaming
This chapter introduces the TP-Link OneMeshTM feature.
It contains the following sections:
• What‘s a OneMesh Network
• How to Set Up a OneMesh Network
• Remove Extender from OneMesh Network

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3. 1. What‘s a OneMesh Network
TP-Link OneMesh router and TP-Link OneMesh extenders work together to form
one unified Wi-Fi network. Walk through your home and stay connected with the fastest
possible speeds thanks to OneMesh’s seamless coverage.
Unified Wi-Fi Network
Router and extenders share the same wireless settings, including network name,
password, access control settings and more.
Seamless Roaming
Devices automatically switch between your router and extenders as you move
through your home for the fastest possible speeds.
Easy Setup and Management
Set up a OneMesh network with a push of WPS buttons. Manage all network devices
on the Tether app or at your router’s web management page.
To check full list of TP-Link OneMesh devices, scan the QR code, or visit
https://www.tp-link.com/One-Mesh/compatibility.
Unified OneMesh Network
INT E R NET
SAME
Network Name & Password
for seamless roaming

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3. 2. How to Set Up a OneMesh Network
Once the extender is connected to a TP-Link OneMesh router via web browser or WPS
button, the extender will automatically join the router’s OneMesh network and copy
the router’s wireless settings. You can manually join a OneMesh network during the
configuration via the TP-Link Tether app. For more information about setting up the
extender with OneMesh network, refer to Set Up the Extender.
If you have already set up the extender before joining the OneMesh network, choose
one of the methods below to set up a OneMesh network:
Note:
Before setting up a OneMesh network, it is recommended to enable Smart Connect on your host router to enjoy a
seamless connection between dual-band networks.
3. 2. 1. Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App
1. Launch Tether and select the extender you want to join the OneMesh network.
2. Go to Tools > OneMesh and enable OneMesh.
Tip:
If your host router does not support OneMesh, you need to reselect a host network first. Go to Tools > Host Network and
click Reselect Host Network, and then follow the app instructions to complete the configuration.
3. Follow the app instructions to join the OneMesh network.

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3. 2. 2. Method 2: Via a Web Browser
1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > OneMesh and enable Join OneMesh.
Tip:
If your host router does not support OneMesh, you need to reselect a host network first. Go to Settings > Wireless >
Connect to Network and follow the instructions to complete the configuration.
3. Follow the web instructions to join the OneMesh network. After that, you can view all
the devices in OneMesh network in Basic > OneMesh on the web management page
of your host router.