TP-Link Archer Air E5 Quick Installation Manual

Quick Installation Guide
Range Extender
* Images may differ from your actual product.
2
Set Up
Via the Tether App Via the Tether App
1.
Get the up-to-date Tether app from the
Apple App Store or Google Play, or simply
scan the QR code.
or
Scan for Tether
2.
Launch the Tether app and log in with your
TP-Link ID. If you don't have an account,
create one first.
Welcome to Tether
TP-Link ID (Email)
Password
Log In
Sign Up Forgot Password?
3
Relocate
1. Plug in the extender about halfway between your router and the Wi-Fi dead
zone. The location you choose must be within the range of your router.
2. Wait for about 2 minutes until the
relocate the extender closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.
Tip: To place the extender for optimal Wi-Fi performance, access extender settings
via the Tether app and go to Tools > Location Assistant, or simply scan the QR code
to visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/3103/.
4
Mount
Note: The back area of the extender is used for heat dissipation. It works best when the extender is mounted on a wall.
Method 1: Via 3M adhesives*
1. Tear off the protective paper from the 3M
adhesives on the back of the extender.
3M adhesives
*Two extra 3M adhesives are provided
for future use.
2. Adhere the extender vertically to a flat surface
that is out of children's reach.
Note: This equipment shall be
installed at a height of less than
2 meters.
Caution: Double-sided tape may
damage the wall or leave adhesive
residue on the wall when removed.
Enjoy!
Connect your devices to the extender wirelessly, then enjoy the internet.
The password of your extended network is the same as your main router.
3.
Tap the button and select Range Extender.
Note: If you cannot find your device, please refer to
FAQ > Q1.
No devices found.
Tether
4.
Follow app instructions to complete the setup.
The LED should turn solid on (blue or red)
for over 30 seconds, indicating successful
connection to your router.
Note: If the LED does not turn solid on, please refer to
FAQ > Q2.
Solid On
LED turns solid blue. If it doesn't,
Caution, Hot Surface
The extender should be used within a temperature
range of 0°C-40°C.
When the extender is working, the temperature on its
back is high. Do not touch the extender with bare
hands, and do not stick or directly mount it to
wallpaper, paper, wood, glass, non-heat-resistant
paint, foam board, flammable and explosive materials,
etc, to avoid burns, discoloration, breakage or other
accidental injury.
It is recommended to mount the extender to flat
and smooth painted walls, tile walls, and other
objects. Do not stick it on metal surfaces, so as not
to shield the wireless signal.
1
Power On
Plug the extender into a power outlet next to your router. Wait until
the LED turns solid blue.
Notes:
1. Do not mount the extender until it is connected and relocated to a suitable location.
2. The extender can be powered by a USB Type-C PD fast charger.
3. For more information about LED statuses, see LED Explanation on the back page.
My Devices
Choose Your Device Type
Wireless Router
Gaming Router
Range Extender
Solid Blue
Next to
More Setup Methods
Via a Web Browser
1. Connect your computer or smartphone to
the extender's network TP-Link_Extender.
2. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net or
http://192.168.0.254 in a web browser.
Create a password to log in.
3. Follow web instructions to complete the setup.
Via the WPS Button
1. Press the WPS button on your router.
2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button
the extender for 1 second. The LED should
change from pulsing blue to solid blue,
indicating successful connection.
3. If the extender connects to a dual band router,
repeat steps 1 and 2 to connect to the other
band.
Extended Network Names:
Router's network name with EXT at the end
or
Same as your EasyMesh router
(See back for EasyMesh details)
Passwords:
Same as your router
For more details, please refer to the user guide at
https://www.tp-link.com/support/download.
Router
Halfway
Solid Blue: Suitable location
Solid Red: Too far from router
Method 2: Via mounting bracket
1. Mount the bracket on the wall in the correct
direction with the two provided screws.
Tip: You can use the
The air bubble in the
included spirit level to
level is centered.
help install the bracket
horizontally.
2. Attach the extender on the bracket as shown below.
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Devices
Anchor
Screw
Laptop