TP-Link RE350K User Manual

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19100112
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Easy Wi-Fi Extension
Flexible Placement
AC
1200
Wi-Fi Range Extender
RE350K
1910011514
REV 1.0.0

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  • Page 1 19100112 Easy Wi-Fi Extension Flexible Placement 1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE350K 1910011514 REV 1.0.0...
  • Page 2 COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO.,...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Extended Network Settings ..........17 Wi-Fi Access Control ............18 Introduction ................ Changing the IP address ........... 20 Product Overview ..............4 DHCP Server ..............21 What does the Range Extender actually do? ...... 4 Other Functions ..............22 Support for the 802.11ac wireless technology ....4 Wireless Adapter ..............
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Product Overview What does the Range Extender actually do? Introduction TP-LINK’s AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender, model RE350K, is a compact, wall-plug extender that provides a robust Wi-Fi signal extension to expand wireless connectivity to those hard-to-reach areas throughout your home and Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) environment.
  • Page 5: Main Features

    Appearance Main features Complies with IEEE 802.11ac Supports built-in DHCP server Supports firmware update Supports web-based management Supports mobile app management Buttons LED: Press this button to turn the status LEDs on or off. Power I/O Switch: Slide the Power switch to turn the extender on or off. App-Config: Press this button for 2 seconds until the 2.4GHz and 5GHz LEDs blink to initiate the App-Config process.
  • Page 6 Blinking App-Config is in progress. Green Ethernet Port: The 10/100Mbps RJ45 Ethernet port is used to add wireless connectivity to an Ethernet-enabled device such as Internet TV, DVR, or game The extender is connected to the primary Green console. Please note that this port cannot be used to connect the extender network over 5GHz.
  • Page 7: Connect The Extender To The Internet

    Before You Begin Where should I place my Range Extender? Connect the Extender The operating distance range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical position of the wireless devices. to the Internet Factors that can weaken signals by getting in the way of your network’s radio waves are motor-driven appliances or obstructions, and walls.
  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Please read and observe the following information for the safe and proper use of the Range Extender to prevent any unanticipated damage. Download TP-LINK Kasa app Place the extender in a well-ventilated location, far from direct sunlight or Search for and download the...
  • Page 9 Android Total Clients If the 2.4GHz and 5GHz LEDs do not change from blinking to solid , please refer to Setup Using a Computer Extend your Wi-Fi Network Launch Kasa and follow the app instructions to extend your Wi-Fi network. Connect to Extended Network Unless you customized the extended network names during the configuration, the extender adds _EXT to the end of the main network’s...
  • Page 10: Setup Using A Computer

    Setup Using a Computer Mac OS X Windows Plug In Plug in the Range Extender to an electrical wall outlet near your router. Toggle the Power switch to On and wait until the Power LED is lit and solid green. Log In Launch a web browser and type: http://tplinkrepeater.net (or http://192.168.0.254) into the URL field.
  • Page 11 If this is your first time logging into the extender’s web-based interface, you are prompted to create a new username and password. Please do so, or you can change the admin account at a later time. Refer to Changing admin account.
  • Page 12 d) On the Wireless Settings screen, you can either copy and use the If your network name (SSID) is hidden, click OTHER… to same SSIDs as your main (host) networks, or create new names for enter your 2.4GHz network settings. the extended networks, then click c) Select your router's 5GHz network and enter your Wi-Fi password, then click...
  • Page 13 b) Wait for the extender to reconnect and both Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz) LEDs are lit a solid green. If not, relocate the extender closer to the router. Unless you customized the extended network names during the configuration (step 4d), the extender adds _EXT to the end of the main network’s SSIDs and uses the same Wi-Fi password.
  • Page 14: Manage The Range Extender

    Manage via Web Interface The Range Extender’s web-based interface allows you to do more advanced configuration for your extended network. Please make sure that you connect your computer or mobile device to the extended network before any Manage the Range configuration.
  • Page 15: Dashboard

    4) Enter your current username and password into the Old Username and Old Password fields respectively. 5) Enter your new username and password into the New Username and New Password fields, then enter the password again to confirm. 6) Click to confirm the changes.
  • Page 16: Extending Another Wi-Fi Network

    The Range Extender is connected to the router, but Internet is not Extending another Wi-Fi network ● available. If you want to change the extender’s connection to another Wi-Fi network, you can either go through the Quick Setup again or follow the steps below without using the Quick Setup.
  • Page 17: Extended Network Settings

    Select the Connect to 2.4GHz Network checkbox to extend the 2.4GHz Extended Network Settings band of the main (host) network. You can change or hide the network name (SSID) of the extended network. Click to scan for available 2.4GHz networks near However, you cannot change the extender’s Wi-Fi security.
  • Page 18: Wi-Fi Access Control

    a) Extended 2.4GHz and Extended 5GHz: The extended network is To restrict access: enabled by default. Deselect Enable if you do not want to use the Launch a web browser and type: http://tplinkrepeater.net in the URL extender’s 2.4GHz or 5GHz band. field, then log in using the admin credentials.
  • Page 19 It will be added to the Device in Blacklist. To block multiple devices, select the checkboxes of the devices and ● click at the top-right of the listing. Those devices will be added to the Devices in Blacklist. Enter the Device Name. Enter the device’s MAC Address in hexadecimal format (0-9, a-f, A-F) separated by a dash (for example, 00-FC-E9-98-7E-A0).
  • Page 20: Changing The Ip Address

    To remove multiple devices, select the checkboxes of the devices and click Changing the IP address at the top-right of the listing. By default, the extender is configured to obtain its IP address automatically from your wireless router or Access Point (AP) that it connects to. If the wireless router does not have a DHCP server or its DHCP server is disabled, you can assign a static IP address to the extender.
  • Page 21: Dhcp Server

    IP Address: The IP address to be assigned to the extender. Subnet Mask: The subnet mask that matches the static IP address entered above. Default Gateway: The gateway address of your Wi-Fi network. Click to apply your configuration. You will be disconnected from the extender. To continue to configure the extender, log into the extender using the new IP address.
  • Page 22: Other Functions

    Other Functions (host) network. This field is optional. Off: If selected, you must have another DHCP server within your LAN; ● otherwise, you have to assign an IP address for each client manually. Wireless Adapter Click to save your DHCP Server configuration. The Range Extender can also be used as a wireless adapter to connect any Ethernet-only device, such as a Blu-ray®...
  • Page 23: Status Led Control

    Status LED Control You can conveniently turn off and on the Status LEDs (Power, 2.4GHz, and 5GHz) by pressing the LED button on the extender. However, the LEDs can also be set to turn off and on at a specific time every day. Before enabling the Night Mode feature, make sure that the extender’s time zone is set to your proper time zone under Settings >...
  • Page 24: Maintain The Range Extender

    Maintain the Range version may have. Before upgrading the firmware, you need to download the latest firmware from Extender the TP-LINK Support website to your computer. IMPORTANT: To prevent upgrade failure, please note the following: This chapter covers the following topics: Make sure the latest firmware file is matched with the ●...
  • Page 25: Backup And Restore

    Backup and Restore It is highly recommended to backup your current configurations on a regular basis, before factory resetting or firmware upgrading. In the case of network failure or poor performance, you will be able to restore the Range Extender to its previous state.
  • Page 26: Factory Defaults

    Factory Defaults To restore the extender to its previous state: Resetting the Range Extender back to factory defaults can be done with a Connect your computer to the extended network. single click of the button on the extender’s web-based interface. Alternatively, Launch a web browser and type: http://tplinkrepeater.net in the URL you can factory reset by pressing the Reset button on the extender for 2 field, then log in using the admin credentials.
  • Page 27: System Log

    System Log The System Log displays a list of the most recent activities (events) of the Range Extender. You can define which type of logs and/or the level of logs you want to view. You also have the ability to export the system log as a text file to your computer.
  • Page 28: Reboot

    Click to export the system log as a text (*.txt) file to your ● computer. Reboot If you are having a problem with the extended network, you can simply reboot the extender. There are two ways to reboot the extender: Toggle the Power Switch to Off.
  • Page 29: Appendix

    Factory Defaults Settings The following are the factory default settings of the Range Extender. Appendix Admin Account: Username: admin Password: admin Wireless Info: This chapter covers the following topics: 2.4GHz: TP-LINK_2G_EXT Default SSIDs: 5GHz: TP-LINK_5G_EXT Factory Defaults Settings ● Security: None Troubleshooting FAQs ●...
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Faqs

    Troubleshooting FAQs Defaults section for instructions. Q3. The App-Config process fails during the initial setup, what should I do? Q1. How do I restore my extender’s configuration to its factory default Follow Kasa’s instructions to reinitiate the App-Config process or use Option settings? 2 to set up the extender using a computer.
  • Page 31: Specifications

    Security WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK Specifications Physical and Environment 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉) Working Temperature General 10% ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing Working Humidity IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE -40℃~70℃(-40℉~158℉) Storage Temperature Standards and 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 5% ~ 95% RH, Non-condensing Protocols 802.1x, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE Storage Humidity...
  • Page 32 for interoperability of next-generation wireless local area networking associated devices communicate with each other wirelessly, which (WLAN) products. network serving users are limited in a local area. Access Point (Range Extender) – A wireless LAN transceiver or "base WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) – WPA is a security technology for ●...
  • Page 33 FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 34 “To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”...
  • Page 35 Country Restriction Reason/remark Belarus Not implemented Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund on Svalbard. Italy Implemented The public use is subject to general authorisation by the respective service provider. Russian Limited 1.
  • Page 36 Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : l'appareil nedoit pas produire de brouillage, et l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. Caution 1)...
  • Page 37 Industry Canada Statement CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.
  • Page 38 安全諮詢及注意事項 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。 ● 清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。 ● 注意防潮,請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。 ● 插槽與開口供通風使用,以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱,請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。 ● 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風,否則不可放在密閉位置中。 ● 請不要私自打開機殼,不要嘗試自行維修本產品,請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。 ● Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України. Safety Information When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product; when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut ●...
  • Page 39 Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please ● contact us. Avoid water and wet locations. ● This product can be used in the following countries:...
  • Page 40 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender Model No.: RE350K Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:...
  • Page 41 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD Person responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2015-11-10 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China...

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