TP-Link RE650 User Manual

User Guide
AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Range Extender
RE650
REV1.1.0 1910012321
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 One: Via the WPS Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. 1. 2. Method Two: Via a Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4. 2. 1. To Set Up the Extender as an Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4. 2. 2. To Connect Your Wireless Devices to the Extender via WPS. . . . . . . . . . . 23
5. 4. Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5. 5. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5. 6. Change Login Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
FAQ ................................................................................................................................ 31

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:
Convention Description
Underlined
Underlined words or phrases are hyperlinks. You can click to redirect to a website or a
specific section.
Teal
>
Note:
Tips:
symbols on the web
page
Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in teal, including the menus,
items, buttons, and so on.
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.
Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.
Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.
click to edit the corresponding entry.
click to delete the corresponding entry.
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
Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your Extender

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

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Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your Extender

1. 2. 1. LED Explanation

You can check the extender’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
Name Status Indication
(RE)
2.4GHz
5GHz
Power
Solid blue
The extender is connected to the router, and is in a good
location.
The extender is connected to the router, but is too far away
Solid red
from it.
Blinking WPS connection is in progress.
Off No active connection.
The extender is connected to the 2.4GHz wireless network of
On
your host router.
Off No 2.4GHz wireless connection.
The extender is connected to the 5GHz wireless network of
On
your host router.
Off No 5GHz wireless connection.
On The extender is on.
Blinking The extender is initializing.
Off The extender is off.

1. 2. 2. Port and Button Description

Ports or Buttons Description
Press the WPS button on your host router, and immediately press the WPS
WPS Button
Power Button Press the Power button to turn on or off the extender.
LED Button Press the LED button to turn on or off all the LEDs.
Reset (Hole)
Ethernet Port
button on the extender. The LED of the extender should change to solid
blue, indicating successful WPS connection.
Use a pin to press and hold the Reset button until all the LEDs turn on
momentarily to reset the extender.
Connect your Ethernet-only device to the Ethernet port of the extender to join
the Wi-Fi network.
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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
Chapter 2
Set Up Internet Connection

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.
For safety, we suggest that you plug the extender in upright direction as shown below.
Connect to the host network
There are two ways to connect to the host network: via the WPS button or via a web browser. Using the WPS button is an easier way to extend your host network. We recommend you to use this way if your router has a WPS button. The button might look like one of these: | | .
WPS

2. 1. 1. Method One: Via the WPS Button

1. Press the WPS button on your host router, and then press the 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 Two: Via a Web Browser.
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• For more information about using WPS button on your host router, please refer to the router
manufacturer’s user guide.
Set Up Internet Connection
2. Wait until the LED changes to solid blue, which indicates that the WPS connection is successful. If it doesn’t, please refer to Method Two: Via a Web Browser.
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.
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. 1. 2. Method Two: Via a Web Browser

1. Connect your computer to the extender's wireless network.
Tips:
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.
onnections are available
Wireless Network
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz
TP-LINK_Extender_5GHz
Connect automatically
onnection
Connect
• 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.
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Wi-Fi: On Tu rn Wi-Fi O
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz
TP-LINK_Extender_5GHz
Join Other Network...
Create Network...
Open Network Preferences...
Set Up Internet Connection
2. Follow the instructions of Quick Setup Wizard to connect the extender to your host router.
1 ) Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254
in the address field. 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.
3 ) Select your host router’s 5GHz SSID (network name), enter its password (NOT
the password you just created for management), and click Next.
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Tips:
Set Up Internet Connection
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.
5 ) Verify your wireless settings and click Save. The corresponding LED(s)(2.4GHz
or 5GHz) should turn on.
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Set Up Internet Connection
6 ) Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy the Internet. Both extended
networks share the same wireless passwords as those of your host networks, but may have different network names if you have customized the SSIDs during the configuration.
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