User Guide
AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender with AC Pass-through RE365
REV1.0.0 1910012088
Contents
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1. 1. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 1. 2. Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 1. 2. 1.LED Explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 1. 2. 2.Port and Button Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Chapter 2. Set Up Internet Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2. 1. Quick Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 2. 1. 1.Method 1: Via a Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 2. 1. 2.Method 2: Via the TP-Link Tether App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2. 1. 3.Method 3: Via the WPS Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2. 2. Position Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 3. Customize Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3. 1. Check Internet Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 3. 2. Configure Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 3. 3. Change LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3. 4. Specify DHCP Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 3. 5. Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 3. 6. Set Access Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 4. More Features of Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4. 1. Use Your Extender as a Wireless Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 4. 2. Transform Your Existing Wired Network to a Wireless One. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 4. 2. 1.To Set Up the Extender as an Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 4. 2. 2.To Connect Your Wireless Devices to the Extender via WPS . . . . . . . . . . 24
Chapter 5. TP-Link Cloud Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5. 1. Register a TP-Link ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 5. 2. Change Your TP-Link ID Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 5. 3. Manage the User TP-Link IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 5. 4. Manage the Extender via TP-Link Tether App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Chapter 6. Manage Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6. 1. Set Up System Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6. 2. Control LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6. 3. Power Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6. 4. Upgrade the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6. 5. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6. 6. Change Login Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6. 7. System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
About This Guide
This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide provides instructions for quick internet setup, while this guide contains details of each function and demonstrates how to configure them.
When using this guide, please notice that features of the extender may vary slightly depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location, language, and internet service provider. All screenshots, images, parameters and descriptions documented in this guide are used for demonstration only.
Conventions
In this guide the following conventions are used:
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More Info
The latest software, management app and utility are available from the Download Center at www.tp-link.com/support.
The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the range extender.
Specifications can be found on the product page at http://www.tp-link.com.
A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at http://forum.tp-link.com.
Our Technical Support contact information can be found at Contact Technical Support page at www.tp-link.com/support.
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Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your Extender
This chapter introduces what the extender can do and its appearance. It contains the following sections:
•Product Overview
•Appearance
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1. 1. Product Overview
Bring Dead Zones Back to Life
Tired of Wi-Fi “dead zones”? The TP-Link extender is connected to your router wirelessly, strengthening its signal and expanding its coverage into areas that could not otherwise be reached. The device also reduces signal interference to ensure reliable Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home or office.
Easy Installation & Quick Position
The extender works with any standard wireless router. Instantly connect the extender to a router by pressing the router’s WPS button (if available) followed by the extender’s RE/WPS button. Alternatively, follow the Quick Setup instructions on the extender’s web management page.
Once the extender is connected to a router, you can relocate it to your preferred location with no further configuration required. The intelligent signal light can help to find the best location.
Easy Management with the TP-Link Tether App
Tether provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage your extender with your smart devices.
1. 2. Appearance
Note: RE365 (UK version) is used for demonstration in this guide. Images may differ from actual products.
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1. 2. 1. LED Explanation
You can check the extender’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
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No wireless connection is established. |
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No wireless connection has been established. |
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The extender is on. |
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The extender is off. |
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A powered-on device is connected to the Ethernet port. |
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1. 2. 2. Port and Button Description
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Press the Power button to turn on or off the extender. |
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Press the LED button to turn on or off all the LEDs. |
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Chapter 2
Set Up Internet Connection
This chapter informs you how to boost your host wireless coverage. Please follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection.
It contains the following sections:
•Quick Setup
•Position Your Extender
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2. 1. Quick Setup
Power on
Plug the extender into an electrical outlet next to your host router, and then wait until
the Power LED is solid on.
Note: For safety, we suggest that you plug the extender in upright directions as shown below.
Power
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Connect to the host network
Ethernet 2.4GHz
5GHz Power
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There are three ways to connect to the host network: via a web browser, via the Tether app, and via the WPS button.
2. 1. 1. Method 1: Via a Web Browser
1. Connect your computer to the extender's wireless network.
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Before connecting, please find the SSID (network name) on the label of the extender.
• For Windows Users
1 ) Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any).
2 ) Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to the extender’s wireless network: TP-Link_Extender_2.4GHz or TP-Link_Extender_5GHz.
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TP-Link_Extender_5GHz
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• For Mac OS X Users
1 ) Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any).
2 ) Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top right corner of the screen, and connect to the extender’s network: TP-Link_Extender_2.4GHz or TP-Link_Extender_5GHz.
Wi-Fi: On
Turn Wi-Fi O
TP-Link_Extender_2.4GHz
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Join Other Network...
Create Network...
Open Network Preferences...
2.Follow the instructions of Quick Setup Wizard to connect the extender to your host router.
1) Launch a web browser, enter http://tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254 in the address field, and then create a password for future login attempts, and click Start.
Tips: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ.
2 ) Select your host router’s 2.4GHz SSID (network name), enter its password (NOT the password you just created for management), and click Next.
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3 ) Select your host router’s 5GHz SSID (network name), enter its password (NOT the password you just created for management), and click Next.
Tips: If your host router does not support 5GHz wireless network, please click Skip to continue.
4 ) Either keep the default SSIDs (network names) or customize them for the extended networks, and then click Next.
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5 ) Verify your wireless settings and click Next. The corresponding LED(s) (2.4GHz or 5GHz) should turn on.
6 ) To enjoy a more complete service from TP-Link (remote management, TP-Link DDNS, etc.), log in with your TP-Link ID or click Register Now to get one. Then follow the instructions to bind the extender to your TP-Link ID.
Note:
•To learn more about the TP-Link Cloud service, please refer to the TP-Link Cloud Service section.
•If you do not want to register a TP-Link ID for now, you may click Log In Later to proceed.
7 ) Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy the internet. Both extended networks share the same wireless passwords as those of your host networks,
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but may have different network names if you have customized the SSIDs during the configuration.
Tips: Since the performance of the extended network will be affected by the distance between extender and host router, we highly recommend you to relocate your extender referring to Position Your Extender.
2. 1. 2. Method 2: Via the TP-Link Tether App
1.Launch the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search TP-Link Tether or simply scan the QR code to download and install the app.
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2.Go to Wi-Fi Settings and connect your device to the extender’s wireless network: TP-Link_Extender_2.4GHz or TP-Link_Extender_5GHz.
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TP-Link_Extender_2.4GHz
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3. Launch Tether and select your extender from the Local Device list.
4. Create a password for future logins and click Create.
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5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the configuration.
Tips: You can manage your extender via Tether, such as controlling LEDs, sharing passwords of your networks and blocking devices.
2. 1. 3. Method 3: Via the WPS Button
1.Press the WPS button on your host router. The button might look like one of these: 
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. Then press the WPS button on the extender within 2 minutes.
Tips:
•Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default. If the WPS connection fails, please refer to Method 1: Via a Web Browser or Method 2: Via the TP-Link Tether App.
•For more information about using WPS button on your host router, please refer to the router manufacturer’s user guide.
2.Wait until the Signal LED changes to solid blue, which indicates that the WPS connection is successful. If it doesn’t, please refer to other methods.
3.If you are connecting the extender to a dual-band router but only the 2.4GHz or 5GHz LED is on, repeat Step 1 and 2 to connect to the other band.
4.Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy the internet. Both extended networks share the same SSIDs (network names) and passwords as those of your host networks.
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Tips: Since the performance of the extended networks will be affected by the distance between extender and host router, we recommend that you relocate your extender by referring to Position Your Extender.
2. 2. Position Your Extender
Please follow the instructions below to achieve optimal performance of the extender.
1.Plug the extender into an electrical outlet between your host router and the Wi-Fi “dead“ zone. The location you choose must be within the range of your existing host network.
2.Wait until the Signal LED is lit and solid blue. If not, relocate it closer to the host router to achieve better signal quality.
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Blue: Suitable location
Red: Too far away
Tips: To minimize signal interference, please choose a location which is far away from Bluetooth devices and other household electronic devices, such as cordless phones, microwave ovens and baby monitors.
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