1. Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default, if the WPS method fails, please use Option TWO.
2. For more information about using WPS on your router, please refer to the router manufacturer's user guide.
Quick
Installation Guide
Power on Connect
The extended network shares the same network name and password
as your host network.
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Press the WPS button on
your router.
Quick Setup using the WPS Button
Your router should support WPS. Otherwise, please use Option TWO.
Option ONE
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Applicable Model:
Relocate
Wait about 1 minute until the LED is lit with a solid green. If not,
relocate it closer to the router to achieve a good (or better) signal quality.
2
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Plug in the extender halfway between your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone.
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A1: You may have entered the incorrect Wi-Fi password of your host network during the
configuration. Log into the extender's web-based interface http://tplinkrepeater.net to
check the password and try again.
A2: Reset the extender and go through the configuration again.
A1: Make sure your computer is connected to the extended network.
A2: Make sure your computer is set to obtain an IP address automatically.
Q2. What should I do if I cannot access the extender's web interface?
A: With the extender powered on, use a pin to press the RESET button and all the LEDs
should turn on momentarily, then release the button.
Q4. How do I reset the extender?
A: Please use Option TWO to set up the extender.
Q1. What should I do if my router doesn’t have a WPS button?
POWERON/OFF ETHERNET
RANGE EXTENDER
RESET
Plug the extender’s adapter into an electrical outlet
near your router. Then turn on the extender and
wait about 30 seconds until the Power LED is lit
and solid green.
POWER
ON/OFF
ETHERNET RANGE EXTENDER RESET
WPS
Password (12345678)
SSID (Host Network Name)
Password (12345678)
SSID (Host Network Name)
RANGE EXTENDER
Press the RANGE EXTENDER
button, and the LED starts
blinking.
Host Network Extended Network
Red: Too far away
Green: Ideal location
Q3. Why does the LED not change to solid state after I completed Option TWO?
The LED should
change from blinking to
solid state, indicating
that WPS connection is
successful.
If not, please use Option
TWO.
3
LED Explanation
(Wireless)
On/Off: The extender is on or off.
Blinking: The extender is initializing.
On/Off: The extender’s wireless function is on or off.
Blinking green: WPS connection is in process.
Solid green: The extender is connected to the router, and is in a ideal location.
Solid red: The extender is connected to the router, but too far away from the router.
Off: No active connection.
(RE)
On/Off: The Ethernet port is connected or not connected.
(Ethernet)
(Power)
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