TP-Link RE210 User manual

LED Explanation
RE210
Applicable Model:
Quick
Installation Guide
Quick Setup using your Web Browser
Method ONE
Enjoy! Both extended networks share the same Wi-Fi passwords as those of your host networks, but may have dierent wireless network names if you have
customized them during the configuration.
Method ONE Quick Setup Using Your Web Browser
Launch a web browser, type http://tplinkrepeater.net in
the address bar and use admin (all lowercase) for both
Username and Password to log in.
Configure
1 4 Enter the password of the host network. Either keep the
default SSID or customize it for the extended network.
Then click Next.
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http://tplinkrepeater.net
admin
admin
Login
Go to Quick Setup Wizard to configure your extender.
2
Back
Next
TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXX
00-0A-EB-74-06-06
Most Secure(WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK)
123456789
Copy from Main Router/AP
Customize
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 (2.4GHz)
Range Extender WiFi Network Name(SSID):
TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXX_EXT
TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXX
Wireless Settings
Review Settings
Start
3Select your router’s 2.4GHz host network and click
Next.
If the login window does not pop up, please refer
to the FAQ > Q3.
Signal MAC Channel Security
00-0A-EB-74-06-06 1 WPA-PSK
0A-72-2A-B3-A5-2C 1 WPA-PSK
Available Wireless Networks (2.4GHz): 24
Choose SSID
TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXX
TP-LINK_XXX
√
Wireless Settings
Review Settings
Start
Next
Rescan
Back
Set SSID and MAC Manually
Skip (I don’t want to use this band)
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Relocate
Plug in the extender halfway between your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone.
The location you choose must be within the range of your existing host
network.
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4
1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any).
2. Click the Wireless Network Connection icon on your
taskbar.
3. Click the refresh icon and connect to the extender’s
network (e.g. TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz/5GHz).
or
Connect to the Extender
For Windows Users
Connection are available
Not connected
Wireless Network Connection
Connect automatically Connect
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz
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1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your Mac (if any).
2. Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top right corner of the
screen, and connect to the extender’s network
(e.g. TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz/5GHz).
For Mac OS X Users
Wi-Fi: On
Turn Wi-Fi Off
TP-LINK_Router
Join Other Network...
Create Network...
Open Network Preferences...
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz
Plug your extender into a power
outlet near your Router/AP.
Power on
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Blinking green: WPS connection is in progress.
Solid green: The extender is connected to the
router and is in a good location.
Solid orange: The extender is connected to
the router, but is too close to it.
Solid red: The extender is connected to the
router, but is too far away from it.
O: No active connection.
(RE)
(2.4GHz)
On: The extender is connected to the 2.4GHz
wireless network of your host router.
O: No connection.
(Power)
On/O: The extender is on or off.
Blinking: The extender is initializing.
(5GHz)
On: The extender is connected to the 5GHz
wireless network of your host router.
O: No connection.
Wait until the LED turns
solid green.
Repeat Step 3 and 4 to extend the 5GHz wireless network.
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Wait for the extender to reconnect and the RE LED should turn solid green.
If not, relocate it closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.
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Ideal Extender PlacementRouter Clients
Extended Network
Host Network
Verify your wireless settings and click Finish. Corresponding
LED(s) ( 2.4G/ 5G) should turn solid green.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q3. What should I do if I can not access the web management page of the extender?
A1. If your computer is wirelessly connected, make sure that you have connected to the
extender’s SSID.
If your computer is connected via an Ethernet cable, please make sure that the
connection is stable.
A2. Make sure your computer is set to obtain an IP address and DNS server address
automatically.
A3. Verify that http://tplinkrepeater.net is correctly entered in the web browser and
press Enter.
Both extended networks share the same network names (SSIDs) and passwords as those of your host networks.
Enjoy!
Entertainment Adapter
Ethernet connection
Smart TV
Game Console
Desktop
The extender can be used as a wireless adapter to connect any Ethernet-only device
such as a Blu-ray player, game console, DVR or smart TV to your Wi-Fi network.
First, connect the extender to your router referring to Method ONE or Method TWO.
Then connect your Ethernet-only device to the extender via an Ethernet cable.
WPS is an easier way to extend your host network. You are recommended to use this method if your host router has a WPS button.
The button might look like one of these: . Otherwise, please refer to Method ONE.
Method TWO Quick Setup Using the WPS (RE) Button
Plug the extender into a power
outlet near your router.
Power on
2
1Press the WPS button on your router, and then press the RE button on your extender in 2 minutes.
Connect
If you are connecting the extender to a dual-band router but only 2.4G or 5G LED is
on, repeat Step 1 to connect the other band.
For more information about using WPS on your router, please refer to the router manufacturer's user guide.
Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default. If the WPS connection fails, please refer to Method ONE.
Relocate
Router
Plug in the extender halfway between your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone.
The location you choose must be within the range of your existing host
network.
1
2
The LED should go from blinking
to solid after about 2 minutes,
indicating that WPS connection was
successful.
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3
Wait for the extender to reconnect and the RE LED should turn solid green.
If not, relocate it closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.
Q1. My router has no WPS button, how do I connect the extender?
A. If your router does not support WPS, please use Method ONE to set up the extender.
Q2. How do I restore the extender to its factory default settings?
A. With the extender powered on, press and hold the Reset button until all the LEDs
turn on momentarily. Then release the button.
Wait until the LED turns
solid green.
RE Power
RE Power
RE
Ideal Extender PlacementRouter Clients
Extended Network
Host Network
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