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Plug the extender into a power outlet next to your route" Wait until its
Power LED turns solid on.

Quick Installation Guide

Range Extender

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Set Up
Method 1: Via the Tether App Button
Method 2: Via a Web Browser Method 3: Via the WPS
Get the up-to-date Tether button on your router.
app. 1. Connect your computer or smartphone to the 1. Press the WPS
extender's networkTP-Link_Extender. If you are
using a computer, unplug the Ethernet cable if any.
The WPS buttonmight
Scan for Tether WPS look like one of these:
Tether Connections
2. Connect your smartphone to the extender's NetworkConnecvon
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WPS button on the
2. Within 2 minutes, press the should change
extenderfor 1 second. The LED
successful
2. Launch a web browser, and enter from blinking to solid on, indicating
http://tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254 connection.
in the address bar. Create a password to Jog in. Note: If the LED does not turn solid on,
try again or use Method 1
Note: If the login window does not appear, refer to FAQ > QI. or 2.
3. Launch the Tether app, and select your extender.
Create a password to log in. http://tplinkrepeater.net

P Create Password

Confirm Password Blinking Solid On

Start

a dual band router,

4. FofJcw app instructions to complete the setup. 3. Follow web instructions to complete the setup. 3. If the extender connects to connect to the
repeat steps 1 and 2 above to
LED should turn solid on, indicating LED should turn solid on, indicating other band.
successful ccnnect;cn to your router. successful connection to your router.
f LED eces turn sc5d on. referto FAO > 02. Note: If the LED does not turn solid on, refer to FAQ > Q2. Extended Network Names:
Router'snetworkname with _EXT at the end
Passwords:
Same as your router
Note: If you want to change the extended network
names.referto Access Extender Settings on the
back page-
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Relocate o Green:Suitable location

Red: Too far from router

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Access Extender Settings LED Explanation
After Setupsyou can access •extendersettingsvia any of the
methods below,
hostnetwork,change extended networksettings and more.
Note: routecuse.the sorne networK name, Meth0(J 1Osxecommencled.
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Method 1: Via the Tether App Etherne!

Tether
LED Status Indication (For Range Extender Mode)
The extender is connected or not connected to the•
5GHz On/Off 5GHz wireless network of your host router,
Connect your smartphone to
the extender's or router's
2. Launch the Tether app. select network.
your extender, and log in. The extender is connected or not connected to the
3. View or change extender settings 2.4GHz On/Off 2,4GHz wireless network of your host router.
as needed.
Solid green The extender is connected to your router's wireless
network and is in a suitable location.
Method 2: Via a Web Browser
(Signal) Solid red The extender is experiencing poor signal strength.
Try relocating it closer to your router.
Off No wireless connection is established.
http://tplinkrepeater.net
The Ethernet port is connected or not connected
On/Off
(Ethernet) to a powered-on device,

On/Off The extender is on or off.

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Connect your computer or smartphone to the Blinking The system is starting up or firmwareis being
extender's network. If you (Power)
are using a computer. unplug the Ethernet cable if upgraded.
any.
2. Launch a web browser, enter http://tplinkrepeater.net
in the address bar,
and log in. On WPS connection is established.
Note: {f the login window does not appear, refer to
FAQ > QI. Blinking WPS connection is in progress.
3. View or change extender settings as needed. (WPS)
Off WPS connection has been established for more
than 5 minutes or WPS connection failed.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q 1. What should I do if I cannot access the extender's web Q3. How do I reset the extender?
management page? • Withthe extender powered on, use a pin to press the RESET button
Make sure your computer or smartphone has connected to the extender's for 1
second. The extender wiltreboot.
network. and not that of your router. If your router and extender share the same
network name, connect your computer to the extendervia an Ethernetcable, or
use the Tether app.
• tfyou are using a computer, make sure it is set to obtain an IP address and DNS
server adcress automatically.
• Verify that http://tplinkrepeater.netor http://192.168.0.254 is correctly entered
tri the web bravser and press Enter. Note that http://192.168.0.254applies only
for extenders with factory default settings.
use another web browser and try again.
RESET
Reboot or reset the extender and try again.
if you are stilt having problerns, contact our technical support.

02. What should I do if the LED doesn't turn solid on after Safety Information
completing setup via the Tether app or web browser? Keep the device away from water. fire, humidity
have entered incorrect Wi-Fi passwords for your host networks during or hot environments.
You • Do not attemptto disassemble, repair,ov modify
me configuration, Check file passwords and try again. the device.
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Make sure the eztene,eri' cloze to your router,preferably within 16 feet, and The sociseC«julletshall be
away from garge e;ectrtcul appjianr,ec, near the equipmentand be easily accessible.
Ifyco have eoan!ed MAC access control,
or access
Please eacl and followthe above safety
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control (ACL) or) your router, 'hern (irqt, then tollow any method on the qtK)racotee
lint accidet willeccu,••due to improper use of the device.
front page to complete the configuration. witli cate and opetate at yout own risk.
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