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Quick Installation Guide
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Connect and Extend
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Power On
Plug the extender into a power outlet next to your router. Wait until its
Power LED turns solid on.
On
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Method 1: Via the WPS Button
1. Press the WPS button on your router.
The WPS button might
look like one of these:
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
Blinking On
The extended network shares the same network
name and password as your router.
Note: If the WPS method fails, or if you want to customize the
extended network name, use Method 2 or 3.
successful connection.
Method 2: Via a Web Browser
1. Connect your computer or smartphone to the
extender’s network.
TP-Link_Extender
2. Launch a web browser, and enter
http://tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254
in the address bar. Create a password to log in.
Note: If the login window does not appear, refer to FAQ > Q1.
http://tplinkrepeater.net
Create Password
Conrm Password
Start
3. Follow the instructions to complete the setup.
Note:
1. The Signal LED should turn solid on. If not, refer to FAQ > Q3.
2. You can customize the network name during the setup.
Method 3: Via the Tether App
1. Download the Tether app.
or
Scan for Tether Tether
2. Connect your smartphone to the extender’s
network.
TP-Link_Extender
3. Launch the Tether app, and select your extender.
Create a password to log in.
4. Follow the instructions to complete the setup.
Note:
1. The Signal LED should turn solid on. If not, refer to FAQ > Q3.
2. You can customize the network name during the setup.
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Relocate and Enjoy
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 host network.
2. Wait until the Signal LED turns solid blue. If it doesn't, relocate the extender
closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.
Enjoy the internet!
Blue: Suitable location
Red: Too far away
Extended NetworkHost Network
Network Name:
Customized/Same as host network
Password:
Same as host network
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Entertainment Adapter
Smart TV
Game Console
Desktop
The extender can 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.
First, connect the extender to your router using one of the methods on the front page. You can then connect your device to the extender via an Ethernet cable.
Ethernet Connection
Router
LED Explanation
Signal
Solid blue: The extender is connected to your router’s wireless network and
is in a suitable location.
Solid red: The extender is experiencing poor signal strength. Try relocating it
closer to your router.
Blinking:
O: No wireless connection is established.
WPS connection is in progress.
Signal LED
Power LED
Power
On/O: The extender is on or o.
Blinking: The system is starting up or rmware is being upgraded.
Q1. What should I do if I cannot access the extender’s web
management page?
Make sure your computer or smartphone has connected to the extender’s
network, and not that of your router.
If you are using a computer, unplug the Ethernet cable if any. Make sure your
computer is set to obtain an IP address and DNS server address automatically.
Verify that http://tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254 is correctly entered
in the web browser and press Enter.
Reset the extender and try again.
Q2. 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.
Q3. What should I do if the Signal LED doesn’t become solid on
after completing Method 2 or 3?
You may have entered incorrect Wi-Fi password for your host network during the
conguration. Check the password and try again.
Reset the extender and go through the conguration again.
Q4. I have enabled wireless MAC ltering, wireless access control,
or access control list (ACL) on my router. What should I do
before conguring the extender?
If you have enabled those features of your host router, you may need to disable
them rst, and then follow any method on the front page to complete the
conguration.
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.
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 and 2011/65/EU. The original EU
declaration of conformity may be found at http://www.tp-link.com/en/ce.
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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