TP-Link EC330-G5u - Configure the Router in Access Point Mode; Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode

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Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection
4. 4. 1. Configure the Router in Access Point Mode
In Access Point mode, the device can be connected to a wired network and transform
the wired access into wireless one to extend the wireless coverage of your existing
network. Advanced functions like NAT, Parental Controls and QoS are not supported in
this mode.
If you already have a wired router, you can use this mode. To switch to Access Point
mode:
Wired Router Router
Ethernet4Ethernet3Ethernet1Ethernet2Internet
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Ethernet
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Devices
1. Connect the router’s Internet port to your wired router’s Ethernet port via an Ethernet
cable as shown above. And power on the router.
2. Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using the
SSID (network name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of
the router.
3. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
4. Go to Settings or Advanced > Operation Mode, select Access Point and click Save.
Log in to the router via http://tplinkwifi.net after the router reboots.
5. Go to Quick Setup or Settings > Wireless > Wireless Settings and set the network
name(SSID) and password for the wireless network.
Now, you can connect to the SSID and enjoy your existing network.
4. 4. 2. Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode
In Range Extender mode, the device can copy and reinforce the existing wireless
signal to extend the coverage of the signal, especially for a large space to eliminate
signal-blind corners. Advanced functions like NAT, Parental Controls and QoS are not
supported in this mode.
To switch to Range Extender mode:
Extended NetworkHost Network
DevicesHost Router Router