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Chapter 2
 
Set Up Internet Connection
Tip: 
For more intuitive location assistance, 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 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. 
onnections are available
Wireless Network 
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TP-Link_Extender
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•  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
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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.