TP-Link RE200 Quick Installation Manual

Quick Installation Guide
Applicable Model:
Method ONE Quick Setup Using a Web Browser
Method Quick Setup using your Web Browser
Power on
Plug your extender into a power
outlet next to your router.
Wait until the and LEDs
light up.
Configure
1
Launch a web browser, type http://tplinkrepeater.net
or http://192.168.0.254 in the address bar. Create a
password for future login attempts, and click Start.
http://tplinkrepeater.net
Create Password
Confirm Password
Start
If the login window does not appear, please
refer to the FAQ > Q1.
Relocate
1
Plug in the extender halfway between your host network 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 2.4G/5G LED should turn green.
If not, relocate it closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.
Both extended networks share the
Enjoy!
(SSIDs) if you have customized them during the configuration.
RE200

Connect to the extender

For Windows Users
Connections are available
Wireless Network Connection
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz
TP-LINK_Extender_5GHz
Connect automatically
Connect
√
1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if
any).
2. Click the Wireless Network Connection icon on
your taskbar and connect to the extender's
network TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz/5GHz.
2
Select your router's 2.4GHz/5GHz host network
and enter its password. Then click Next.
5GHz Host Network
2.4GHz Host Network
Please select 2.4GHz host network or skip this network.
SSID
Your router wireless name
Host 2.4GHz Password:
TP_LINK_123456
If your router does not support 5GHz wireless
network, please click Skip to continue.
same Wi-Fi passwords
LED Explanation
2.4G/5G
Solid Green: The extender is connected to the
2.4GHz/5GHz wireless network of your host
router and is in a suitable location.
Solid Red: The extender is experiencing poor
signal strength. Please try relocating it closer
to your host router.
Off: No wireless connection is established.
(Wireless Signal)
On: The extender's wireless function is enabled.
Off: The extender's wireless function is disabled.
For Mac OS X Users
or
1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your Mac (if
2. Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top right corner of the
3
Summary
Wireless Settings
MAC Address
Signal Security
30:B5:C1:33:99:76
12345678 Next
23:B5:C0:30:90:06
Back Other... Rescan Skip
4
Host Network
Router Ideal Extender Placement
as those of your host networks, but may have
(Ethernet)
On: A powered-on device is connected to the
Ethernet port.
Flashing: The Ethernet port is sending or
receiving data.
Off: No powered-on device is connected to
the Ethernet port.
(Power)
On: The extender is on.
Off: The extender is off.
(RE)
On: WPS connection is established.
Flashing: WPS connection is being established.
Off: No active connection.
Wi-Fi: On
Turn Wi-Fi Off
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz
TP-LINK_Extender_5GHz
Join Other Network...
Create Network...
Open Network Preferences...
any).
screen, and connect to the extender's network
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz/5GHz.
Either keep the default SSIDs or customize them
for the extended networks, and then click Next.
5GHz Host Network
2.4GHz Host Network Wireless Settings
Your network name
Extended 2.4GHz SSID: Copy Host SSID
Hide SSID broadcast
The extended 2.4GHz password is the same as your Host password.
Extended 5GHz SSID: Your network name_5G
Copy Host SSID
Hide SSID broadcast
The extended 5GHz password is the same as your Host password.
Back
Verify your wireless settings and click Finish. The
corresponding LED(s) (2.4G/5G) should light up.
Extended Network
different wireless network names
Summary
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Device