TP-Link RE210 Quick Installation Manual

Quick
Installation Guide
Applicable Model:
RE210
Method ONE Quick Setup Using Your Web Browser
Quick Setup using your Web Browser
Method ONE
1
Power on
Plug your extender into a power
outlet near your Router/AP.
Wait until the LED turns
solid green.
3
Configure
1
Launch a web browser, type http://tplinkrepeater.net in
the address bar and use admin (all lowercase) for both
Username and Password to log in.
http://tplinkrepeater.net
admin
admin
If the login window does not pop up, please refer
to the FAQ > Q3.
2
Go to Quick Setup Wizard to configure your extender.
4
Relocate
1
Plug in the extender halfway between your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone.
The location you choose must be within the range of your existing host
network.
2
Wait for the extender to reconnect and the
If not, relocate it closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.
Both extended networks share the
Enjoy!
customized them during the configuration.
2
Connect to the Extender
For Windows Users
Not connected
Connection are available
Wireless Network Connection
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz
√ Connect automatically
1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any).
2. Click the Wireless Network Connection icon on your
taskbar.
3. Click the refresh icon
network (e.g. TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz/5GHz).
3
Select your router's 2.4GHz host network and click
Next.
Login
RE LED should turn solid green.
same Wi-Fi passwords

LED Explanation

(Power)
On/O : The extender is on or off.
Blinking: The extender is initializing.
(5GHz)
On: The extender is connected to the 5GHz
wireless network of your host router.
O : No connection.
(2.4GHz)
On: The extender is connected to the 2.4GHz
wireless network of your host router.
O : No connection.
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Connect
and connect to the extender's
Start Wireless Settings
Available Wireless Networks (2.4GHz): 24
Choose SSID Signal MAC Channel
TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXX 00-0A-EB-74-06-06 1
√
TP-LINK_XXX 0A-72-2A-B3-A5-2C 1
Set SSID and MAC Manually
Back Rescan
Skip (I don't want to use this band)
Router
as those of your host networks, but may have
(RE)
Blinking green: WPS connection is in progress.
Solid green: The extender is connected to the
router and is in a good location.
Solid orange: The extender is connected to
the router, but is too close to it.
Solid red: The extender is connected to the
router, but is too far away from it.
O : No active connection.
For Mac OS X Users
Wi-Fi: On
Turn Wi-Fi Off
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz
TP-LINK_Router
or
Join Other Network...
Create Network...
Open Network Preferences...
1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your Mac (if any).
2. Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top right corner of the
screen, and connect to the extender's network
(e.g. TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz/5GHz).
4
Enter the password of the host network. Either keep the
default SSID or customize it for the extended network.
Then click Next.
Start
Main Router/AP Network (2.4GHz)
Security Main Router/AP WiFi Network Name(SSID):
WPA-PSK Main Router/AP MAC Address(BSSID):
WPA-PSK
WiFi Security Option:
Fill in the WiFi Password of your Main Router/AP:
Range Extender Network (2.4GHz)
Range Extender WiFi Network Name(SSID):
Next
5
Repeat Step 3 and 4 to extend the 5GHz wireless network.
6
Verify your wireless settings and click Finish. Corresponding
LED(s) ( 2.4G/ 5G) should turn solid green.
Host Network
Ideal Extender Placement
di erent wireless network names
Wireless Settings
TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXX
00-0A-EB-74-06-06
Most Secure(WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK)
123456789
TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXX
Copy from Main Router/AP
TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXX_EXT
Customize
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Extended Network
Clients
if you have