TP-Link Range Extender Quick Installation Guide
Quick Installation Guide
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Range Extender
1
Power On
Plug the extender into a power outlet next to your router. Wait
until its Power LED turns solid on.
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Setup with videos
Scan the QR code, or visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#range-extenders
and search for the setup video of your model.
2
Set Up
Via the Tether App
Via the Tether App
1. Get the up-to-date Tether app from the
Apple App Store or Google Play, or simply
scan the QR code.
or
Tether
Scan for Tether
2. Launch the Tether app and log in with your
TP-Link ID. If you don’t have an account,
create one first.
Welcome to Tether
TP-Link ID (Email)
Password
Log In
Sign Up Forgot Password?
3. Tap the button and select Range Extender.
Note: If you cannot find your device, please refer to
FAQ > Q1.
Choose your device type
Router
Range Extender
Archer AX11000
Archer C5400X
4. Follow app instructions to complete the setup.
The Signal LED should turn solid on, indicating
successful connection to your router.
Note: If the LED does not turn solid on, please
refer to FAQ > Q2.
Solid On
Next to
Solid On
More Setup Methods
Via a Web Browser
1. Connect your computer or smartphone to
the extender’s network TP-Link_Extender.
2. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net or
http://192.168.0.254 in a web browser.
Create a password to log in.
3. Follow web instructions to complete the setup.
Via the WPS Button
1. Press the WPS button on your router.
2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the
extender for 1 second. The Signal LED should
change from blinking to solid on, indicating
successful connection.
Extended Network Name:
Router’s network name with
Password:
Same as your router
For more details, please refer to the user guide at
https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/.
_EXT
at the end
3
Relocate
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 blue. If it doesn't,
relocate the extender closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.
Tip: For more intuitive location assistance, access extender settings via the Tether app and go to
Tools > Location Assistant.
Enjoy!
Connect your devices to the extender wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable,
then enjoy the internet. The password of your extended network is the
same as your host router.
Tip: You can also set up the extender in Access Point mode to transform your existing wired network to
a wireless one. For details, refer to the user guide at
https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/.
Blue: Suitable location
Red: Too far from router
Router Devices
Halfway
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Access Extender Settings
RESET
After setup, you can access extender settings via any of the methods
below. You can reselect host network, change extended network
settings and more.
Note: If your extender and router use the same network name, Method 1 is recommended.
Method 1: Via the Tether App
Tether
1. Connect your smartphone to the extender‘s or router’s network.
2. Launch the Tether app, select your extender, and log in.
3. View or change extender settings as needed.
LED Explanation
LED Status Indication (For Range Extender Mode)
Method 2: Via a Web Browser
http://tplinkrepeater.net
1. Connect your computer or smartphone to the extender’s network. If
you are using a computer, unplug the Ethernet cable if any.
2. Launch a web browser, enter http://tplinkrepeater.net in the address
bar, and log in.
3. View or change extender settings as needed.
Q1. What should I do if the Tether app cannot nd my device during
setup?
Try another method by following the steps below:
1. Connect your smartphone to the extender’s network TP-Link_Extender.
http://tplinkrepeater.net
Solid blue
The extender is connected to your router’s
wireless network and is in a suitable location.
Signal
Power
Solid red
Blinking
O
On/O
Blinking
The extender is receiving a weak signal. Try
relocating it closer to your router.
WPS connection is in progress.
No wireless connection is established.
The extender is on or o.
The system is starting up or rmware upgrade
is in progress.
Q3. How do I reset the extender?
With the extender powered on, use a pin to press the RESET button for 1
second. The extender will reboot.
Q2. What should I do if the Signal LED doesn’t turn solid on after
Wi-Fi
< Settings
Wi-Fi
CHOOSE A NETWORK...
2. Launch the Tether app, and select your extender.
Tip: If you have connected to the extender’s Wi-Fi but still cannot nd your device, try turning o
your cellular data.
3. Follow app instructions to complete the setup.
If you are still having problems, contact our technical support.
completing setup via the Tether app or web browser?
You may have entered incorrect Wi-Fi password for your host router during the
conguration. Check the password and try again.
Make sure the extender is close to your router, preferably within 16 feet, and away
from large electrical appliances.
If you have enabled wireless MAC ltering, wireless access control, or access
control list (ACL) on your router, disable them rst, then follow any method on the
front page to complete the conguration.
Try setting it up via the WPS button.
Reset the extender and go through the conguration again.
If you are still having problems, contact our technical support.
Safety Information
Keep the device away from water, re, humidity or hot environments.
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot
guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device.
Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and
(EU)2015/863.
The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/ce.
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For technical support, the user guide and other information, please
visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/, or simply scan the QR code.
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