TP-Link RE590T User Manual

RE590T

User Guide

AC1900 Touch Screen Wi-Fi Range Extender

REV1.1.0 1910011692

Contents

Chapter 1. About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2. Get to Know About Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1. 1. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1. 2. Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1. 3. Panel Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter 3. Quick Setup for Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2. 1. Connect the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2. 2. Configure the Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2. 3. Relocate the extender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 2. 4. Enjoy the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 2. 5. Entertainment Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Chapter 4. Further Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

3. 1. Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

3. 2. Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

3. 3. Devices Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

3. 4. WPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

3. 5. LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

3. 6. DHCP Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

3. 7. Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

3. 8. Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

3. 9. Reboot & Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

3. 10. Administrator Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

3. 11. About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

3. 12. Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

3. 13. Backup & Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

3. 14. System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Chapter 5. Appendix A: Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Chapter 6. Appendix B: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

About This Guide

This guide provides details of each function and shows how to configure the extender appropriate to your needs. In addition to this guide, a Quick Installation Guide is also released with each TP-LINK extender. You are suggested to configure your extender for quick Internet setup following the published Quick Installation Guide before you get started with a further configuration.

Conventions

In this guide the following conventions are used:

	Convention	Description
	range extender/	Stands for AC1900 Touch Screen Wi-Fi Range Extender without any
	extender	explanation.
		Parameters provided in the screenshots are just references for setting up the
	parameters	device, which may differ from the actual situation. You can set the parameters
		according to your demand.
		The demonstrated screenshots may look a little different from the actual
	screenshots	screen display or web page of your device due to the various firmware
		versions. Please just configure your product based on the actual screen
		display or web page.
	Blue Italic	Hyperlinks are in blue italic. You can click to redirect to a website or a specific
		section.
	Blue	Contents to be emphasized and texts on the screen and web page are in blue,
		including the menus, items, buttons, etc.

The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page. For

>example, Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering means the MAC Filtering function page is under the Wireless menu that is located in the Advanced tab.

	Note:	Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the
		device.
	Tips:	Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your
		device.

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Chapter 1

Get to Know About Your Extender

This chapter introduces what the extender can do and shows its main features and appearance.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•Product Overview

•Main Features

•Panel Layout

Chapter 1

Get to Know About Your Modem Router

1. 1. Product Overview

What This Product Does

The RE590T AC1900 Touch Screen Wi-Fi Range Extender is dedicated to Small Office/ Home Office (SOHO) wireless network solutions. It can enlarge your existing wireless network and mobility while it also allows you to connect a wired device to a wireless environment. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling are beneficial for your network.

Expanded coverage by up to 10,000 sq. ft.

Three external antennas help to extend wireless coverage by up to 10,000 sq.ft. and eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones. The dual core processor ensures excellent performance for your Wi-Fi range extender.

Beam-forming Technology

Beam-forming technology allows the range extender to locate wireless devices and concentrate its wireless signal strength towards them to form stronger, more reliable connections.

Effortless Touch Experience

With just a few taps on the 4.3 inch capacitive touchscreen, the intuitive menu allows you to set up your range extender and manage your network in a matter of seconds.

Lag-free Online Gaming and 4K Streaming

Wireless 802.11ac technology provides combined speeds of up to 1900Mbps on the simultaneous 2.4GHz (600Mbps) and 5GHz (1300Mbps) bands. With speeds like that, you can enjoy lag-free online gaming and stream Ultra-HD video at the same time, on multiple devices, and still have plenty of network capacity left over.

Gigabit-Class Wired Performance

Four Gigabit Ethernet ports support blazing-fast wired connections that reach speeds 10x greater than Fast Ethernet. This allows the RE590T to provide optimal performance for connected game consoles, PCs, smart TVs, etc.

Technology Made Beautiful

The elegantly designed body exudes a natural aura of continuity in any environment. With the RE590T, you can proudly integrate a gracefully designed range extender into your personal decor.

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Chapter 1

Get to Know About Your Modem Router

1. 2. Main Features

•Extend the Range of Any Wi-Fi Network and manage the extended network using the 4.3 inch capacity touchscreen.

•Three external antennas utilize Beam-forming technology to provide reliable connections and extended coverage by up to 10,000 sq ft.

•Wireless 802.11ac technology provides up to 1900Mbps expanded dual band wireless speeds, ideal for lag-free online gaming and 4K video streaming.

•Gigabit Ethernet ports act as a wireless adapter to connect a wired device to your network at gigabit speeds.

•Dual core 1GHz processor ensures no interruption when simultaneously processing multiple wireless or wired tasks.

•TP-LINK Tether App allows easy access and management using any mobile device.

•Works with any Wi-Fi router or wireless access point.

1. 3. Panel Layout

1. 3. 1. Top View

The extender features a 4.3 inch colorful touchscreen display, and you can configure and manage your extender with just a few taps.

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Chapter 1

Get to Know About Your Modem Router

Home Screen

Signal Strength

Indicates the Wi-Fi signal strength between the extender and the router.

Wireless Status

2.4GHz /

5GHz On:

The extender is connected to the router’s 2.4GHz / 5GHz wireless network.

2.4GHz / 5GHzOff:Noconnection.

Total Clients

Tap here to view the client information and to block specific clients from accessing the Internet.

Wireless Settings

Tap here to change the host network and extended network settings.

Menu Screen

Tap the icons on the menu screen to perform various function, such as Wireless Settings, WPS, Devices Control, ect

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Chapter 1

Get to Know About Your Modem Router

1. 3. 2. The Back Panel

The extender’s back panel shows the connection ports, buttons and antennas. Refer to the following table for detailed instructions.

	Item	Description
	Power	For connecting the extender to a power socket via the provided power
		adapter.
	Power On/Off	The switch for the power. Press it to power on or off your extender.
	Ethernet (1, 2, 3, 4)	Used for connecting to Ethernet-enabled devices, such as smart TV, game
		console, desktop, DVR, etc.
	Reset	With the extender powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button
		until the RE590T logo displays.
	Antennas	Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the best Wi-Fi
		performance.

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Chapter 2

Quick Setup for Internet Connection

This chapter introduces how to connect and configure your extender to extend the existing wireless coverage by repeating the wireless signal. Furthermore, the extender can also be used as a wireless adapter that connects Ethernet-only devices to your Wi-Fi network.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•Connect the Hardware

•Configure the Extender

•Relocate the Extender

•Enjoy the Internet

•Entertainment Adapter

Chapter 2

Quick Setup for Internet Connection

2. 1. Connect the Hardware

1.Install the antennas and position them vertically.

2.Plug the extender’s adapter into an electrical outlet near your router. Then turn on the extender and wait until the system boot on the screen completes.

2. 2. Configure the Extender

Here we will introduce three methods to configure the extender. Method ONE is recommended.

2. 2. 1. Method ONE: Using Touchscreen App

The touchscreen quick setup makes configuring the extender a breeze.

1. At first login, create a new administrator password (recommended) and tap Save.

2.Select your host router’s 2.4GHz wireless network and enter its password, then tap Next.

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Chapter 2

Quick Setup for Internet Connection

3. Select your host router’s 5GHz wireless network and enter its password, then tap Next.

Note: If your host router does not support the 5GHz band, tap Skip.

4. Either keep the default SSIDs or customize them for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz extended networks, then tap Next.

Note: Please swipe up for the 5GHz settings.

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Chapter 2

Quick Setup for Internet Connection

5.Verify your wireless settings and tap Finish. Corresponding Wi-Fi signal icon(s)( 2.4GHz / 5GHz) at the top left of the touchscreen should be lit.

2. 2. 2. Method TWO: Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

1.Press the WPS button on your host router.

2.Tap WPS on the menu screen of the extender, and tap Start WPS. Once the WPS connection is successful, a success message will display.

2. 2. 3. Method THREE: Using Web-based Utility

The web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.

1.Connect your computer to your extender wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable. The default SSID (Wireless Network Name) and Wireless Password are printed on the label at the bottom of your extender.

2.Launch a web-browser on your computer, type http://tplinkrepeater.net in the address bar, and use admin (all lowercase) for both username and password to log in.

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