TP-Link RE200 Quick Installation Manual page 2

Choose a location away from Bluetooth devices and other
household electronics, such as cordless phone, microwave,
and baby monitor, etc., to minimize signal interference.
Enjoy!
2
Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Important: Please use Option 1 if your router does not support WPS.
1
Power On
Plug the extender into an electrical outlet
near your router, and wait until the Wireless
LED is lit and solid green.
3 Relocate
Refer to Step 5 of Option 1 to relocate your
Range Extender.
Enjoy!
Entertainment Adapter
The Range Extender can be used as a wireless
adapter to connect any Ethernet-enabled device,
such as a Blu-ray player, game console, DVR, or smart
TV, to your wireless network.
First, connect the extender to your Wi-Fi network by
following the instructions in Option 1 or Option 2,
then connect an Ethernet-enabled device to the
extender using an Ethernet cable as shown in the
diagram on the right.
Troubleshooting and Support
My router has no WPS button, how do I connect
1
the extender?
Your router does not support WPS, please use Option
1 to set up the extender.
Why both 2.4G and 5G LEDs are still o after
2
completing Option 1?
• You may have entered the incorrect Wi-Fi password
of your main network during the con guration.
Please log into the Extender's web-based interface
to check the password and try again.
• If the 2.4G and 5G LEDs are still o , please reset the
extender and go through the con guration again.
2
Connect
A. Press the WPS button on your router and immediately press the RE button on your extender.
1. For more information about using WPS on your router, please refer to the router manufacturer's user guide.
2. The WPS function in some routers may be disabled by default. If the WPS connection fails, please use Option 1.
B. If you are connecting the extender to a dual-band router, but only 2.4G or 5G LED is on, repeat step A
to connect the other band.
Main Network
Both 2.4GHz and 5GHz extended networks share the same SSID (network name) and password as your main network.
Smart TV Game Console
Ethernet Connection
What should I do when I cannot connect the
3
extender via WPS?
Some dual-band routers may be trouble
connecting to the extender via WPS. If you
experience connection issues, please con gure
the extender using Option 1.
What should I do if I cannot access the
4
Extender's web interface?
• Make sure your computer is connected to the
extended network.
• Make sure your computer is set to obtain an
IP address automatically.
Keep away from
Extended Network
5G
2.4G
Ideal Range Extender Placement
Desktop
How do I restore the extender to its factory
5
default settings?
With the extender powered on, use a pin to
press the Reset button until all the LEDs turn
on momentarily, then release the button.
Technical Support
For detailed troubleshooting instructions, visit
www.tp-link.com/en/support/faq
For all other technical support, please contact us at:
USA / Canada
Toll Free: +1 866 225 8139
E-mail: support.usa@tp-link.com (USA)
Support Availability: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
The corresponding LEDs ( 2.4G and 5G )
should turn on and stay solid after about 1
minute, indicating that WPS connection is
successful.
If not, please use Option 1.
Router
:
support.ca@tp-link.com (Canada)
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