LED Explanation

(Power) (RE)
On/Off: The extender is on or off. Blinking green: WPS connection is in progress.

Quick
Blinking: The extender is initializing. Solid green: The extender is connected to the
router and is in a good location.
(5GHz) Solid orange: The extender is connected to

Installation Guide
On: The extender is connected to the 5GHz the router, but is too close to it.
wireless network of your host router.
Solid red: The extender is connected to the
Off: No connection. router, but is too far away from it.
Off: No active connection.
(2.4GHz)

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On: The extender is connected to the 2.4GHz
wireless network of your host router.

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Applicable Model: Off: No connection.
RE210

MethodONE
Method Quick
ONE Quick Setup
Setup usingUsing Your
your Web Web Browser
Browser

1 Power on 2 Connect to the Extender

Plug your extender into a power For Windows Users For Mac OS X Users
outlet near your Router/AP.
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Wi-Fi: On
Turn Wi-Fi Off
Not connected
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz
Connection are available
TP-LINK_Router
Wireless Network Connection

TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz
or Join Other Network...
Create Network...
Open Network Preferences...
√ Connect automatically Connect
RE
Power

1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any). 1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your Mac (if any).
2. Click the Wireless Network Connection icon on your 2. Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top right corner of the
taskbar. screen, and connect to the extender’s network
Wait until the LED turns
solid green. 3. Click the refresh icon and connect to the extender’s (e.g. TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz/5GHz).
network (e.g. TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz/5GHz).

3 Configure
1 Launch a web browser, type http://tplinkrepeater.net in 3 Select your router’s 2.4GHz host network and click 4 Enter the password of the host network. Either keep the
the address bar and use admin (all lowercase) for both Next. default SSID or customize it for the extended network.
Username and Password to log in. Then click Next.
Start Wireless Settings Review Settings Start Wireless Settings Review Settings
http://tplinkrepeater.net
Available Wireless Networks (2.4GHz): 24 Main Router/AP Network (2.4GHz)
Choose SSID Signal MAC Channel Security Main Router/AP WiFi Network Name(SSID): TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXX
admin √ TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXX 00-0A-EB-74-06-06 1 WPA-PSK Main Router/AP MAC Address(BSSID): 00-0A-EB-74-06-06
TP-LINK_XXX 0A-72-2A-B3-A5-2C 1 WPA-PSK WiFi Security Option: Most Secure(WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK)
admin Fill in the WiFi Password of your Main Router/AP: 123456789
Range Extender Network (2.4GHz)
Range Extender WiFi Network Name(SSID): Copy from Main Router/AP TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXX
Login Customize TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXX_EXT
Set SSID and MAC Manually
Back Rescan Next
Skip (I don’t want to use this band)
Back Next

If the login window does not pop up, please refer

to the FAQ > Q3.
5 Repeat Step 3 and 4 to extend the 5GHz wireless network.

6 Verify your wireless settings and click Finish. Corresponding

LED(s) ( 2.4G/ 5G) should turn solid green.
2 Go to Quick Setup Wizard to configure your extender.

4 Relocate
1 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
Host Network Extended Network
network.
2 Wait for the extender to reconnect and the RE LED should turn solid green.
Router Ideal Extender Placement Clients
If not, relocate it closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.

Both extended networks share the same Wi-Fi passwords as those of your host networks, but may have different wireless network names if you have
Enjoy! customized them during the configuration.
 Method TWO Quick Setup Using the WPS (RE) Button
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.

1 Power on 2 Connect
Plug the extender into a power 1 Press the WPS button on your router, and then press the RE button on your extender in 2 minutes.
outlet near your router.

The LED should go from blinking

to solid after about 2 minutes,
indicating that WPS connection was

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successful.

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Powe
r
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2
Power

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.

Wait until the LED turns For more information about using WPS on your router, please refer to the router manufacturer's user guide.
solid green. Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default. If the WPS connection fails, please refer to Method ONE.

3 Relocate
1 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. Host Network Extended Network

2 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. Router Ideal Extender Placement Clients

Enjoy! Both extended networks share the same network names (SSIDs) and passwords as those of your host networks.

Entertainment Adapter Ethernet connection

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. Smart TV Game Console Desktop Router
Then connect your Ethernet-only device to the extender via an Ethernet cable.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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.
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.

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