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REV3.0.0 1910012376

AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender

RE200 / RE220

User Guide

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. Power On the Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2. 2. Set Up the Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2. 2. 1. Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2. 2. 2. Method 2: Via a Web Browser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2. 2. 3. Method 3: Via the WPS Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Chapter 3. Customize Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3. 1. Check Internet Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3. 2. Configure Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3. 7. Set High Speed Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Chapter 4. More Features of Your Extender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4. 1. Use Your Extender as a Wireless Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4. 2. Transform Your Existing Wired Network to a Wireless One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4. 2. 1. To Set Up the Extender as an Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4. 2. 2. To Connect Your Wireless Devices to the Extender via WPS. . . . . . . . . . . 25

Chapter 5. Manage Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

5. 1. Set System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

5. 2. Control LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

5. 3. Set Power Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

5. 4. Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

5. 5. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

5. 6. Change Login Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

5. 7. Check System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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

Underline

Underlined words or phrases are hyperlinks. You can click to redirect to a

website or a specific section.

Teal

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.

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.

More Info

The latest software, management app and utility are available from 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 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 the Contact Technical

Support page at www.tp-link.com/support.

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.

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

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

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

5GHz On/Off

The extender is connected or not connected to the 5GHz

wireless network of your host router.

2.4GHz On/Off

The extender is connected or not connected to the

2.4GHz wireless network of your host router.

(Signal)

Solid green

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 host router.

Off No wireless connection is established.

(Ethernet)

On/Off

The Ethernet port is connected or not connected to a

powered-on device.

(Power)

On/Off The extender is on or off.

Blinking The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded.

(WPS)

On WPS connection is established.

Blinking WPS connection is in progress.

Off

WPS connection has been established for more than 5

minutes or WPS connection failed.

1. 2. 2. Port and Button Description

Ports or Buttons Description

(WPS Button)

Press the WPS button on your host router, and immediately press on

the extender for 1 second. The LED of the extender should change

to solid on, indicating successful WPS connection.

RESET (Hole) Use a pin to press the button for 1 second to reset the extender.

Ethernet Port

Connect your device to the Ethernet port of the extender via an

Ethernet cable to join the Wi-Fi network.

Chapter 2

Set Up Internet Connection

This chapter introduces 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:

• Power On the Extender

• Set Up the Extender

Chapter 2

Set Up Internet Connection

2. 1. Power On the Extender

Plug the extender into an electrical outlet near 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.

2. 2. Set Up the Extender

There are three ways to set up the extender: via the TP-Link Tether app, via a web

browser, or via the WPS button.

2. 2. 1. Method 1: 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.

2. Go to Wi-Fi Settings and connect your device to the extender’s wireless network:

TP-Link_Extender.

Wi-Fi

TP-Link_Extender

CHOOSE A NETWORK...

Other...

< Settings

3. Launch Tether and select your extender from the Local Device list.

Chapter 2

Set Up Internet Connection

4. Create a password to log in.

5. Follow app instructions to set up and relocate your extender.

Tips:

For more intuitive location assistant, access extender settings via Tether and go to Tools > Location Assistant. You

can also manage your extender via Tether, such as controlling LEDs, sharing passwords of your networks and blocking

devices.

2. 2. 2. Method 2: Via a Web Browser

1. Connect your computer to the extender via your Ethernet cable, or connect wirelessly

as follows:

• 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.

Chapter 2

Set Up Internet Connection

onnections are available

Wireless Network

onnection

TP-Link_Extender

Connect automatically

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.

Wi-Fi: On

Tu rn Wi-Fi O

Join Other Network...

Create Network...

Open Network Preferences...

TP-Link_Extender

2. Follow the instructions of the 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 bar, and then create a password to log in.

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.

Chapter 2

Set Up Internet Connection

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 ) Confirm your host network password.

5 ) Either keep the default SSIDs (network names) or customize them for the

extended networks, and then click Next.

Chapter 2

Set Up Internet Connection

6 ) Follow web instructions to relocate your extender for optimal Wi-Fi coverage

and performance, and then click Done.

7 ) Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy the internet.

Chapter 2

Set Up Internet Connection

2. 2. 3. Method 3: Via the WPS Button

Use this way if your router has a WPS button. The button might look like one of these:

1. Press the WPS button on your host router, and then press the WPS button on the

extender for 1 second within 2 minutes.

Note:

For more information about using WPS button on your host router, please refer to the router manufacturer’s user

guide.

2. Wait until the WPS LED changes to solid on, which indicates that the WPS

connection is successful.

Note:

If the LED does not turn solid on, try again or refer to Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App or Method 2: Via a Web

Browser.

3. If the extender connects to a dual band router, repeat steps 1 and 2 above to connect

to the other band.

4. Wait until the Signal LED

turns solid on, setup is done.

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