TP-Link RE350K User Manual

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Easy Wi-Fi Extension
Flexible Placement

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Wi-Fi Range Extender

RE350K

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Introduction ........................................................................ 4!

Product Overview .................................................................... 4!

What does the Range Extender actually do? ...................... 4!

Support for the 802.11ac wireless technology .................... 4!

Main features ....................................................................... 5!

Appearance ............................................................................. 5!

Connect the Extender to the Internet ................................ 7!

Before You Begin .................................................................... 7!

Where should I place my Range Extender? ........................ 7!

Safety Information ................................................................... 8!

Quick Setup ............................................................................ 8!

Setup Using the Mobile App ............................................... 8!

Setup Using a Computer ................................................... 10!

Manage the Range Extender ........................................... 14!

Manage via Web Interface .................................................... 14!

Changing admin account .................................................. 14!

Dashboard ......................................................................... 15!

Extending another Wi-Fi network ...................................... 16!

Extended Network Settings ............................................... 17!

Wi-Fi Access Control ......................................................... 18!

Changing the IP address ................................................... 20!

DHCP Server ...................................................................... 21!

Other Functions ..................................................................... 22!

Wireless Adapter ................................................................ 22!

Status LED Control ............................................................ 23!

Maintain the Range Extender .......................................... 24!

Firmware Upgrade ................................................................. 24!

Backup and Restore .............................................................. 25!

Factory Defaults .................................................................... 26!

System Log ............................................................................ 27!

Reboot ................................................................................... 28!

Log out .................................................................................. 28!

Appendix ......................................................................... 29!

Factory Defaults Settings ...................................................... 29!

Troubleshooting FAQs ........................................................... 30!

Specifications ........................................................................ 31!

Glossary ................................................................................. 31!

Contents

Introduction 4

Introduction

This chapter covers the following topics:

● Product Overview

● Appearance

Product Overview

What does the Range Extender actually do?

TP-LINK’s AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender, model RE350K, is a compact,
wall-plug extender that provides a robust Wi-Fi signal extension to expand
wireless connectivity to those hard-to-reach areas throughout your home and
Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) environment. With super-fast speed, the
extender delivers up to 1200Mbps, providing reliable connections for
bandwidth-intensive needs such as HD/4K video streaming and online
gaming.

The Range Extender provides two easy-to-use setup options to extend your
existing Wi-Fi network.

Option One: Setup Using the Mobile App
Option Two: Setup Using a Computer

Before connecting the extender to your network, please read through this user
guide to familiarize yourself with the AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender.

Support for the 802.11ac wireless technology

With IEEE 802.11ac-supported wireless technology, the range extender can
transmit wireless data at the rate of up to 300Mbps with 2.4GHz and 867Mbps
with 5GHz; it’s 3 times faster than the standard 802.11n speed. The range
extender is also compatible with all IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b,
and IEEE 802.11g products.

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Introduction 5

Main features

u Complies with IEEE 802.11ac
u Supports built-in DHCP server
u Supports firmware update
u Supports web-based management
u Supports mobile app management

Appearance

Buttons

u LED: Press this button to turn the status LEDs on or off.
u Power I/O Switch: Slide the Power switch to turn the extender on or off.
u App-Config: Press this button for 2 seconds until the 2.4GHz and 5GHz

LEDs blink to initiate the App-Config process.

u Reset: Press this button for 2 seconds until all LEDs blink once to reset the

Range Extender to factory defaults.

Introduction 6

Ethernet Port: The 10/100Mbps RJ45 Ethernet port is used to add wireless

connectivity to an Ethernet-enabled device such as Internet TV, DVR, or game
console. Please note that this port cannot be used to connect the extender
directly to the router.

LED Indicators

Name

Status

Indication

Power

Blinking
Green

The extender is initializing or updating
firmware.

Green

The extender is ready for use.

Off

The extender is powered off.

2.4GHz

Blinking
Green

App-Config is initiated.

Green

The extender is connected to the primary
network over 2.4GHz.

Amber

The extender is connected but too far away
from the router.

Off

No connection.

5GHz

Blinking
Green

App-Config is in progress.

Green

The extender is connected to the primary
network over 5GHz.

Amber

The extender is connected but too far away
from the router.

Off

No connection.

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Connect the Extender
to the Internet

This chapter covers the following topics:

● Before You Begin

● Safety Information

● Quick Setup

Before You Begin

Where should I place my Range Extender?

The operating distance range of your wireless connection can vary
significantly depending on the physical position of the wireless devices.
Factors that can weaken signals by getting in the way of your network’s radio
waves are motor-driven appliances or obstructions, and walls. Typical ranges
vary based on the types of materials and background RF (Radio Frequency)
noise in your home or office.

In order to optimize the performance of the AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender,
please read through the information below that describes the ideal location to
place your Range Extender. Make sure that the extender is always within the
wireless coverage of the wireless router.

● Halfway – Generally, the ideal placement for the extender is halfway

between your wireless router and wireless devices. If the wireless signal is
not satisfactory, you should relocate the extender closer to the router.

● No Obstacles – Clear obstacles around the extender or place it in an

open corridor or a spacious location.

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● No Interference – To minimize signal interference, choose a location

away from Bluetooth® devices and other household electronics such as
cordless phones, microwave ovens, and baby monitors, etc.

Safety Information

Please read and observe the following information for the safe and proper use
of the Range Extender to prevent any unanticipated damage.

u Place the extender in a well-ventilated location, far from direct sunlight or

any heat sources.

u Leave at least 2 inches (5cm) of space around the extender for heat

dissipation.

u Turn off and unplug the extender during a lightning storm to avoid

electronic shock or fire.

u Operating temperature of the extender should be 0°C~40°C (32°F~104°F).
u Operating humidity of the extender should be 10%~90% RH

(Non-condensing).

Quick Setup

There are two easy setup options to extend your Wi-Fi network.

Setup Using the Mobile App

1 Download TP-LINK Kasa app

Search for and download the Kasa mobile app in the App Store or
Google Play, or simply scan the QR code.

2 Connect to your Wi-Fi Network

Go to your mobile device’s Settings and connect to your home Wi-Fi
network that you wish to extend.

OR

The Kasa app requires a mobile device running iOS 8 or later; or
Android 4.1 or later. The extender can also be configured

via a web

browser.

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iOS

Android

3 Extend your Wi-Fi Network

Launch Kasa and follow the app instructions to extend your Wi-Fi
network.

4 Connect to Extended Network

Unless you customized the extended network names during the
configuration, the extender adds _EXT to the end of the main network’s
SSIDs and uses the same Wi-Fi password.

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Total Clients

If the 2.4GHz and 5GHz LEDs do not change from blinking to

solid, please refer to Setup Using a Computer.

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Setup Using a Computer

1 Plug In

Plug in the Range Extender to an electrical wall outlet near your router.
Toggle the Power switch to On and wait until the Power LED is lit and
solid green.

2 Connect via Wireless

Disconnect the Ethernet (wired) connection from your computer (if any).
Click the (Wi-Fi) icon on the taskbar and connect to the extender's
network (e.g. TP-LINK_2G_EXT or TP-LINK_5G_EXT). No password is
needed to connect.

Mac OS X Windows

3 Log In

Launch a web browser and type: http://tplinkrepeater.net (or
http://192.168.0.254) into the URL field. Enter admin (all lowercase) for

both username and password to log in.

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4 Extend your Wi-Fi Network

Follow the Quick Setup wizard to extend your 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi
networks.

a) Select your region and click

.

b) Select your router's 2.4GHz network and enter your Wi-Fi password,

then click

.

If this is your first time logging into the extender’s

web-based interface, you are prompted to create a new
username and password. Please do so, or you can change

the admin account at a later time. Refer to Changing admin

account.

Per FCC regulations, all wireless products marketed in

the U.S. are fixed to the U.S. region.

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c) Select your router's 5GHz network and enter your Wi-Fi password,

then click

.

d) On the Wireless Settings screen, you can either copy and use the

same SSIDs as your main (host) networks, or create new names for
the extended networks, then click

.

e) Verify your extended wireless settings and click

. The

extender applies the settings and automatically reboots. Once the
connection is established, the 2.4GHz and 5GHz LEDs on the
extender should turn on and stay solid.

If your network name (SSID) is hidden, click OTHER… to

enter your 2.4GHz network s ettings.

If your network name (SSID) is hidden, click OTHER… to

enter your 5GHz network settings.

If your router does not support 5GHz wireless band, click

SKIP to continue.

To prevent your SSIDs from being seen by others, select

the Hide SSID broadcast

checkbox

.

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5 Relocate your Extender

a) Plug in the extender to an electrical outlet around the midpoint

between your router (Host Network) and the weak signal area.

b) Wait for the extender to reconnect and both Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz)

LEDs are lit a solid green. If not, relocate the extender closer to the
router.

Unless you customized the extended network names during the
configuration (step 4d), the extender adds _EXT to the end of the main
network’s SSIDs and uses the same Wi-Fi password.

For example: If the SSIDs of your main Wi-Fi network are MyHome (for

2.4GHz) and MyHome_5G (for 5GHz). The extended network’s SSIDs will
be MyHome_EXT and MyHome_5G_EXT.

2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi LEDs

Green: Good connection.
Amber: Connection is established, but the extender is too

far away from the main (host) router.

Off: No connection.

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Manage the Range
Extender

This chapter covers the following section:

● Manage via Web Interface

● Other Functions

Manage via Web Interface

The Range Extender’s web-based interface allows you to do more advanced
configuration for your extended network. Please make sure that you connect
your computer or mobile device to the extended network before any
configuration.

Changing admin account

The default admin account credentials to log into the extender’s web interface
are admin (all lowercase) for both username and password. It is strongly
recommended that you change the default to something unique.

1) Launch a web browser and type: http://tplinkrepeater.net in the URL
field.

2) Log in using the admin credentials.

3) Go to Settings > System Tools > Admin Account.

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4) Enter your current username and password into the Old Username and
Old Password fields respectively.

5) Enter your new username and password into the New Username and
New Password fields, then enter the password again to confirm.

6) Click

to confirm the changes.

Dashboard

After the initial setup, you will be taken to the dashboard (or control panel) of
the Range Extender every time you log in. The dashboard displays the current
status of your extended networks. To view the additional information about
the main (host) network or see who’s currently connected to your extended
network, simply click on the icon.

To access the dashboard:

1) Launch a web browser and type: http://tplinkrepeater.net in the URL

field, then log in using the admin credentials.

2) You should be redirected to the dashboard automatically. If not, go to

Settings > Status.

● Normal network connection status.

● The Range Extender is not connected to the router.

You will be prompted to log back in using the new admin account.

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● The Range Extender is connected to the router, but Internet is not

available.

● The Range Extender is partially connected to the router. Make sure

the extender is set to obtain an IP address automatically under
Settings > Network > Network Settings.

Wi-Fi icon indicators for 2.4GHz and 5GHz:

Wi-Fi Icon

Indication

A secure Wi-Fi connection.

A non-secure Wi-Fi connection.

No Wi-Fi connection.

Extending another Wi-Fi network

If you want to change the extender’s connection to another Wi-Fi network, you
can either go through the Quick Setup again or follow the steps below without
using the Quick Setup.

To extend another Wi-Fi network without using Quick Setup:

1) Launch a web browser and type: http://tplinkrepeater.net in the URL

field, then log in using the admin credentials.

2) Go to Settings > Wireless > Connect to Network.

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3) Select the Connect to 2.4GHz Network checkbox to extend the 2.4GHz

band of the main (host) network.

4) Click

to scan for available 2.4GHz networks near

you.

5) Select the Wi-Fi network that you wish to extend from the list.

6) Enter the Wi-Fi password of the selected network.

7) If your router supports the 5GHz band, repeat step 3 to 6 to extend the

5GHz network.

8) Click

to apply your settings.

Extended Network Settings

You can change or hide the network name (SSID) of the extended network.
However, you cannot change the extender’s Wi-Fi security. You must use the
same Wi-Fi password of the main (host) network to connect to the extended
network.

To change the extended network’s SSID:

1) Launch a web browser and type: http://tplinkrepeater.net in the URL

field, then log in using the admin credentials.

2) Go to Settings > Wireless > Extended Network.

3) Change the following Wi-Fi settings.

If your Wi-Fi network doesn’t appear on the list, its SSID

may be hidden, click to close the list and enter the

SSID, Security, and Password of the main (host) network.

These fields are case-sensitive.

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a) Extended 2.4GHz and Extended 5GHz: The extended network is

enabled by default. Deselect Enable if you do not want to use the
extender’s 2.4GHz or 5GHz band.

b) Extended 2.4GHz SSID and Extended 5GHz SSID: You can either

enter a new name or click to use the same SSID of
the main (host) network.

c) Hide SSID broadcast: Select this checkbox to hide the extender’s

SSID from the Wi-Fi network list.

4) Click

to save the extended network settings.

Wi-Fi Access Control

By default, any wireless devices can connect to the extended network through
the SSID. To increase network security, you can restrict access to the Wi-Fi
network of your extender using the Access Control function.

To restrict access:

1) Launch a web browser and type: http://tplinkrepeater.net in the URL

field, then log in using the admin credentials.

2) Go to Settings > Wireless > Access Control.

3) Toggle On to enable the Access Control function.

4) Under Access Mode, select Blacklist or Whitelist.

● Blacklist: The devices in this list are not allowed to connect to the

extended network.

● Whitelist: Only the devices in this list are allowed to connect to the

extended network.

5) Click

.

To add one or more wireless devices (clients) to the Blacklist:

1) In the Online Devices list, displaying all wireless device(s) that are

currently connected to the extended network.

● To block a device, click the

(Block) icon on the row of the device.

It is strongly recommended that you use a computer with a
wired connection to configure and enable the Access Control
function.

If you use a wireless device to manage the Access Control,

make sure that you add the device to the Whitelist first.

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It will be added to the Device in Blacklist.

● To block multiple devices, select the checkboxes of the devices and

click

at the top-right of the listing. Those devices will be

added to the Devices in Blacklist.

To manually add a device to the Blacklist or Whitelist:

1) Under the Devices in Blacklist or Devices in Whitelist, click

.

2) Enter the Device Name.

3) Enter the device’s MAC Address in hexadecimal format (0-9, a-f, A-F)

separated by a dash (for example, 00-FC-E9-98-7E-A0).

4) Click

.

To modify the device’s name or its MAC address, or remove a device from the
Blacklist or Whitelist, click the (Edit) icon or the (Trash) icon on the

row of the device.

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To remove multiple devices, select the checkboxes of the devices and click

at the top-right of the listing.

Changing the IP address

By default, the extender is configured to obtain its IP address automatically
from your wireless router or Access Point (AP) that it connects to. If the
wireless router does not have a DHCP server or its DHCP server is disabled,
you can assign a static IP address to the extender.

To change the extender’s IP address:

1) Launch a web browser and type: http://tplinkrepeater.net in the URL

field, then log in using the admin credentials.

2) Go to Settings > Network > Network Settings.

3) Select Use the following IP address and enter the static IP addresses in

dotted-decimal notation into the following fields.

We do NOT recommend that you change the Range Extender’s IP
address unless you are an experienced network administrator with
strong knowledge of IP addressing, subnetting, and DHCP.
Incorrect configuration can cause performance and network

connection issues.

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a) IP Address: The IP address to be assigned to the extender.

b) Subnet Mask: The subnet mask that matches the static IP address

entered above.

c) Default Gateway: The gateway address of your Wi-Fi network.

4) Click

to apply your configuration.

DHCP Server

By default, the Range Extender is configured as a DHCP (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol) server to automatically allocates dynamic IP
addresses to DHCP clients connected to your extended networks.

To change the DHCP Server Settings:

1) Launch a web browser and type: http://tplinkrepeater.net in the URL

field, then log in using the admin credentials.

2) Go to Settings > Network > DHCP Server Settings.

3) Under DHCP Server, select one of the following options:

● Auto: This option is selected by default to automatically allocate IP

addresses to devices.

● On: If you want the extender to allocate IP addresses from a IP

address pool, select this option and enter the following:

a. IP Address Pool: Enter the starting and ending IP addresses in

dotted-decimal notation. These addresses must be in the same
subnet as the main (host) network.

b. Address Lease Time: Enter the time duration that an IP address

is leased to the client between 1 and 2880 minutes. The default is
1 minute.

c. Default Gateway: Enter the LAN IP address of your main (host)

network. This field is optional.

d. Primary DNS: Enter the primary DNS address of your main (host)

network. This field is optional.

e. Secondary DNS: Enter the secondary DNS address of your main

You will be disconnected from the extender. To continue to

configure the extender, log into the extender using the n ew IP

address.

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(host) network. This field is optional.

● Off: If selected, you must have another DHCP server within your LAN;

otherwise, you have to assign an IP address for each client manually.

4) Click

to save your DHCP Server configuration.

DHCP Client List

The DHCP Client List displays the following information of each DHCP client
that is currently connected to the extended network. Use the Refresh button
to update the client list.

● Client Name: The name of the DHCP client.

● MAC Address: The DHCP client’s MAC address.

● Assigned IP Address: The IP address that is allocated to the DHCP client

by the DHCP server.

● Lease Time: The time duration that the IP address is leased to the DHCP

client.

Other Functions

Wireless Adapter

The Range Extender can also 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.

Once the extender is successfully connected to your Wi-Fi networks, simply
plug the Ethernet cable from the Ethernet-only device directly into the
extender’s Ethernet port.

By default, the Ethernet port connects to the 5GHz wireless network. If you
want the Ethernet-only device to connect to the 2.4GHz wireless network,
follow the steps below.

1) Launch a web browser and type: http://tplinkrepeater.net in the URL

field, then log in using the admin credentials.

2) Go to Settings > Network > Ethernet Traffic (Wired Network).

3) Select 2.4GHz.

4) Click

to apply your changes.

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Status LED Control

You can conveniently turn off and on the Status LEDs (Power, 2.4GHz, and
5GHz) by pressing the LED button on the extender. However, the LEDs can
also be set to turn off and on at a specific time every day.

To set the time to turn off and on the LEDs:

1) Launch a web browser and type: http://tplinkrepeater.net in the URL

field, then log in using the admin credentials.

2) Go to Settings > System Tools > LED Control.

3) Select Night Mode to enable the LED Control feature.

4) Under LED Off Time, select the time range (from and to) during which the

LEDs will be off in 24-hour time.

5) Click

to apply your settings.

Before enabling the Night Mode feature, make sure that the

extender’s time zone is set to your proper time zone under

Settings > System Tools > Time Settings.

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Maintain the Range
Extender

This chapter covers the following topics:

● Firmware Upgrade

● Backup and Restore

● Factory Defaults

● System Log

● Reboot

● Log out

Firmware Upgrade

Upgrading the Range Extender’s firmware is necessary to improve the current
performance of the device and fix the issues that the previous firmware
version may have.

Before upgrading the firmware, you need to download the latest firmware from
the TP-LINK Support website to your computer.

To upgrade the extender’s firmware:

1) Launch a web browser and type: http://tplinkrepeater.net in the URL

field, then log in using the admin credentials.

2) Go to Settings > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade.

IMPORTANT : To prevent upgrade failure, please note the
following:

● Make sure the latest firmware file is matched with the

hardware version as shown under the Settings > System
Tools > Firmware Upgrade page.

● Make sure you have a stable connection between the

extender and your computer.

● Backup your current configuration.

●

Do NOT switch off or unplug the extender during the

firmware upgrade.

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3) Click

to locate and select the downloaded firmware file.

4) Click

.

Backup and Restore

It is highly recommended to backup your current configurations on a regular
basis, before factory resetting or firmware upgrading. In the case of network
failure or poor performance, you will be able to restore the Range Extender to
its previous state.

To backup your current configuration:

1) Connect your computer to the extended network.

2) Launch a web browser and type: http://tplinkrepeater.net in the URL

field, then log in using the admin credentials.

3) Go to Settings > System Tools > Backup & Restore.

4) Under Backup, click

to save a copy of your current

configuration as a “config.bin” file on your computer.

The firmware upgrade takes a few minutes to complete. Please DO

NOT power off or unplug the extender. After the firmware upgrade is

finished, the extender will automatically reboot.

Please DO NOT power off or unplug the extender during the backup

or restore process.

Make sure that you save the backup file in a safe location

where you can retrieve it when needed.

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To restore the extender to its previous state:

1) Connect your computer to the extended network.

2) Launch a web browser and type: http://tplinkrepeater.net in the URL

field, then log in using the admin credentials.

3) Go to Settings > System Tools > Backup & Restore.

4) Under Restore, click

to locate and select the saved

“config.bin” file.

5) Click

.

Factory Defaults

Resetting the Range Extender back to factory defaults can be done with a
single click of the button on the extender’s web-based interface. Alternatively,
you can factory reset by pressing the Reset button on the extender for 2
seconds.

To factory reset via the web-based interface:

1) Launch a web browser and type: http://tplinkrepeater.net in the URL

field, then log in using the admin credentials.

2) Go to Settings > System Tools > Backup & Restore.

3) Under Factory Default Restore, click

and confirm at

the prompt.

To factory reset via the Reset button:

1) With the extender powered on, use a pin to press and hold the recessed

Reset button until all LEDs start flashing multiple times, then release the
button.

The restore process takes a few minutes to complete. After

reverting back to a previous state is finished, the extender will

automatically reboot.

Factory reset will erase all your configurations that have been made
to the extender and revert it back to the original state.

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System Log

The System Log displays a list of the most recent activities (events) of the
Range Extender. You can define which type of logs and/or the level of logs
you want to view. You also have the ability to export the system log as a text
file to your computer.

To view the System Log:

1) Launch a web browser and type: http://tplinkrepeater.net in the URL

field, then log in using the admin credentials.

2) Go to Settings > System Tools > System Log.

3) Under Log Filter, select the type of logs and/or the log level you want to

view. All is the default for log type and log level.

● Click

to update the system log.

● Click

to permanently remove all system logs.

The factory reset takes a few minutes to complete. The extender

will automatically reboot when the factory reset is finished.

To log back into the extender, enter admin for both username

and password.

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● Click

to export the system log as a text (*.txt) file to your

computer.

Reboot

If you are having a problem with the extended network, you can simply reboot
the extender. There are two ways to reboot the extender:

● Toggle the Power Switch to Off. Wait for 10 seconds then switch it back

on.

● Log into the extender’s web-based interface and click

(REBOOT) on

the top right corner of the dashboard.

Log out

To log out of the extender’s web-based interface, simply click (LOG OUT)
on the top right corner of the dashboard.

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Appendix

This chapter covers the following topics:

● Factory Defaults Settings

● Troubleshooting FAQs

● Specifications

● Glossary

Factory Defaults Settings

The following are the factory default settings of the Range Extender.

Admin Account:

Username:

admin

Password:

admin

Wireless Info:

Default SSIDs:

2.4GHz: TP-LINK_2G_EXT

5GHz: TP-LINK_5G_EXT

Security:

None

Access Control:

Disabled

Extender IP Info:

IP Address:

192.168.0.254

Subnet Mask:

255.255.255.0

Domain:

http://tplinkrepeater.net

Quick Setup:

Enabled

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Troubleshooting FAQs

Q1. How do I restore my extender’s configuration to its factory default

settings?

There are two options to factory reset the extender:

● Option One: With the extender powered on, use a pin to press and hold

the RESET button until all LEDs turn off and turn back on (about 2
seconds), then release the button.

● Option Two: Restore the default settings from the extender’s

web-based interface. Go to System Tools > Restore & Backup.

Q2. I forgot my password, what should I do?

There are two types of passwords: Wi-Fi password and admin account’s
password.

● Wi-Fi Password

The Wi-Fi password of your extended network is the same as your
main (host) network.

● Admin account’s Password

The default admin password, which is used to access the
extender’s web-based interface, is admin (all lowercase). If you
have changed and forgotten the admin password, you will have to
factory reset the extender to its original state. Refer to the Factory

Defaults section for instructions.

Q3. The App-Config process fails during the initial setup, what should I do?

Follow Kasa’s instructions to reinitiate the App-Config process or use Option
2 to set up the extender using a computer.

Q4. What should I do if I cannot access the extender’s web-based

interface?

● Make sure that http://tplinkrepeater.net is entered correctly.

● Make sure that you only use either Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection

when accessing the extender’s web-based interface but not both.

● If you use a computer to access the extender’s web-based

interface, make sure that it is configured to obtain an IP address
automatically (DHCP).

● If the problem still persists, contact our technical support.

Q5. How do I check the Wi-Fi signal strength of my extended networks?

An easy way to check the signal strength is to access the dashboard of
the extender. Go to Settings > Status, the Uplink Signal and the Uplink
Speed are shown under both of your extended networks.

Q6. Why the 2.4GHz and 5GHz LEDs on the extender are lit in amber?

Amber indicates that the extender is connected, but it is far away from
the main (host) router (or AP). You should relocate it closer to the router
or use the Location Assistant feature on the Kasa mobile app to find a
best location to place the extender.

Factory resetting your range extender will erase the current
configuration settings.

Appendix 31

Specifications

General

Standards and
Protocols

IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE

802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE

802.1x, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE

802.11ac, TCP/IP, DHCP

Safety & Emission

CE

Ports

One 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation LAN RJ45
port

Wireless

Frequency Band

2.4GHz：2.4~2.4835GHz

5GHz：5.15~5.25GHz

Radio Data Rate

2.4GHz：

11n：Up to 450Mbps

11g：54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps

11b：11/5.5/2/1Mbps

5GHz：
11ac: Up to 1300Mbps
11n: Up to 450Mbps
11a: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps

Security

WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK

Physical and Environment

Working Temperature

0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉)

Working Humidity

10% ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing

Storage Temperature

-40℃~70℃(-40℉~158℉)

Storage Humidity

5% ~ 95% RH, Non-condensing

Glossary

● 802.11b – The 802.11b standard, also known as Wi-Fi, which provides

speeds up to 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS)
technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz,
and WEP encryption for security.

● 802.11g – The 802.11g specification is for wireless networking at 54

Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology, using
OFDM modulation and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at

2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with IEEE 802.11b devices, and
WEP encryption for security.

● 802.11n – 802.11n builds upon previous 802.11 standards by adding

MIMO (multiple-input multiple-output). MIMO uses multiple transmitter
and receiver antennas to allow for increased data throughput via spatial
multiplexing and increased range by exploiting the spatial diversity,
perhaps through coding schemes like Alamouti coding. The Enhanced
Wireless Consortium (EWC) was formed to help accelerate the IEEE

802.11n development process and promote a technology specification

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for interoperability of next-generation wireless local area networking
(WLAN) products.

● Access Point (Range Extender) – A wireless LAN transceiver or "base

station" that can connect a wired LAN to one or many wireless devices.
Access points can also bridge to each other.

● DNS (Domain Name System) – An Internet Service that translates the

names of websites into IP addresses.

● Domain Name - A descriptive name for an address or group of

addresses on the Internet.

● DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) – A technology that allows data to be sent or

received over existing traditional phone lines.

● ISP (Internet Service Provider) – A company that provides access to the

Internet.

● MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) – The size in bytes of the largest

packet that can be transmitted.

● SSID – A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum)

alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network. For the
wireless devices in a network to communicate with each other, all devices
must be configured with the same SSID. This is typically the configuration
parameter for a wireless PC card. It corresponds to the ESSID in the
wireless Access Point and to the wireless network name.

● WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) – A data privacy mechanism based on a

64-bit or 128-bit or 152-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE

802.11 standard.

● Wi-Fi – A trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance and the brand name for

products using the IEEE 802.11 family of standards.

● WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) – A group of computers and

associated devices communicate with each other wirelessly, which
network serving users are limited in a local area.

● WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) – WPA is a security technology for

wireless networks that improves on the authentication and encryption
features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). In fact, WPA was developed
by the networking industry in response to the shortcomings of WEP. One
of the key technologies behind WPA is the Temporal Key Integrity
Protocol (TKIP). TKIP addresses the encryption weaknesses of WEP.
Another key component of WPA is built-in authentication that WEP does
not offer. With this feature, WPA provides roughly comparable security to
VPN tunneling with WEP, with the benefit of easier administration and use.
This is similar to 802.1x support and requires a RADIUS server in order to
implement. The Wi-Fi Alliance will call this, WPA-Enterprise. One variation
of WPA is called WPA Pre Shared Key or WPA-Personal for short - this
provides an authentication alternative to an expensive RADIUS server.
WPA-Personal is a simplified but still powerful form of WPA most suitable
for home Wi-Fi networking. To use WPA-Personal, a person sets a static
key or "passphrase" as with WEP. But, using TKIP, WPA-Personal
automatically changes the keys at a preset time interval, making it much
more difficult for hackers to find and exploit them. The Wi-Fi Alliance will
call this, WPA-Personal.

FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void

the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be
installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.”

The device operates in 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz / 5.745 ~ 5.85 GHz frequency range. It is restricted in indoor environment only. This device meets all the other
requirements specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules.

CE Mark Warning

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.

RF Exposure Information

This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health
protection.

The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body.

National Restrictions

This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the
countries mentioned below:

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Country Restriction Reason/remark

Belarus Not implemented
Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund on Svalbard.
Italy Implemented The public use is subject to general authorisation by the respective service provider.
Russian

Federation

Limited
implementation

1. SRD with FHSS modulation

1.1. Maximum 2.5 mW e.i.r.p.

1.2. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. Permitted for use SRD for outdoor applications without restriction on installation height only for purposes of
gathering telemetry information for automated monitoring and resources accounting systems. Permitted to use SRD for other purposes for
outdoor applications only when the installation height is not exceeding 10 m above the ground surface.

1.3.Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. Indoor applications.

2. SRD with DSSS and other than FHSS wideband modulation

2.1. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 2 mW/MHz. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p.

2.2. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 20 mW/MHz. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. It is permitted to use SRD for outdoor applications only for
purposes of gathering telemetry information for automated monitoring and resources accounting systems or security systems.

2.3. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 10 mW/MHz. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. Indoor applications.
Ukraine Limited e.i.r.p. ≤100 mW with built-in antenna with amplification factor up
implementation to 6 dBi.

ATTENTION: Due to EU law, the country settings must be identical to the country where the device is operating (important due to non-harmonised frequencies in
the EU).

Restricted to indoor use.

Canadian Compliance Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause interference, and

2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes :

1) l'appareil nedoit pas produire de brouillage, et

2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Caution

1） The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite

systems.

2） For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still

complies with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point operation as appropriate; and

The high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause
interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.

Avertissement

1） Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage

préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux;

2） Le gain maximal d'antenne permis pour les dispositifs avec antenne(s) amovible(s) utilisant la bande 5725-5850 MHz doit se conformer à la limitation P.I.R.E

spécifiée pour l’exploitation point à point et non point à point, selon le cas.

En outre, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la
priorité) pour les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.

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Industry Canada Statement

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et
utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.

Korea Warning Statements

당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.

NCC Notice & BSMI Notice

注意！
依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信

規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。

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安全諮詢及注意事項

● 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。

● 清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。

● 注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。

● 插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。

● 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。

● 請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。

Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними
законодавчими актами України.

Safety Information

● When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product; when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut

off power is to disconnect the product or the power adapter from the power source.

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● Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please

contact us.

● Avoid water and wet locations.

This product can be used in the following countries:
AT BG BY CA CZ DE DK EE
ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT
LT LV MT NL NO PL PT RO
RU SE SG SK TR UA US

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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

For the following equipment:
Product Description: AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender
Model No.: RE350K
Trademark: TP-LINK
We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:
Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2004/108/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC, Directives 2011/65/EU
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents

EN 300 328 V1.8.1

EN 301 893 V1.7.1

EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2:2011 & EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1:2012

EN 55022:2010+AC:2011

EN 55024:2010

EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 +A2: 2013

EN 50385: 2002

The product carries the CE Mark:

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China

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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

Person responsible for marking this declaration:

Yang Hongliang

Product Manager of International Business

Date of issue: 2015-11-10

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China

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