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TP-Link RE105 User Manual

300mbps wi-fi range extender
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300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender
RE105
REV5.0.0 1910012787

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  • Page 1 User Guide 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender RE105 REV5.0.0 1910012787...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2. 2. 2. Method 2: Via the TP-Link Tether App....... .

  • Page 3: About This Guide

    The latest software, management app and utility are available from the Download Center at www.tp-link.com/support. The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the range extender. Specifications can be found on the product page at http://www.tp-link.com.
  • Page 4 TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products and share knowledge at https://community.tp-link.com. Our Technical Support contact information can be found at Contact Technical Support page at www.tp-link.com/support.

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Get To Know About Your Extender

    Chapter Get to Know About Your Extender This chapter introduces what the extender can do and its appearance. It contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Appearance...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product Overview Bring Dead Zones Back to Life Tired of Wi-Fi “dead zones”? The TP-Link extender is connected to your router wirelessly, strengthening its signal and expanding its coverage into areas that could not otherwise be reached. The device also reduces signal interference to ensure reliable Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home or office.

  • Page 7: Led Explanation

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Extender 1. 2. 1. LED Explanation You can check the extender’s working status by following the LED Explanation table. Name Status Indication The extender is connected to your router’s wireless network Solid blue and is in a suitable location.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2. Set Up Internet Connection

    Chapter Set Up Internet Connection This chapter informs you how to boost your host wireless coverage. Please follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection. It contains the following sections: • Power On the Extender • Position Your Extender...

  • Page 9: Power On The Extender

    Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 2. 1. Power On the Extender Plug the extender into an electrical outlet near your host router, and then wait until the Power LED turns solid on. Note: For safety, we suggest that you plug the extender in upright directions as shown below. Solid On 2.

  • Page 10: Method 2: Via The Tp-Link Tether App

    Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Note: If the LED does not turn solid on, try again or refer to Method 2: Via the TP-Link Tether App Method 3: Via a Web Browser. 3. The extender uses your router’s network name with _EXT at the end and shares the same password as your router.

  • Page 11: Method 3: Via A Web Browser

    Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 2. Launch Tether and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have an account, create one first. 3. Click + and choose Range Extender. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the configuration.
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Wi-Fi: On Turn Wi-Fi O TP-Link_Extender MyHome Join Other Network... Create Network... Open Network Preferences... 2. Follow the instructions of Quick Setup Wizard to connect the extender to your host router. 1 ) Launch a web browser, enter http://tplinkrepeater.net http://192.168.0.254 in the address field, create a password for future logins, and click...
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 3 ) Confirm the password of your 2.4GHz host network to make sure your extended network have internet access. If the password is right, click CONFIRM. 4 ) Either keep the default SSID (network name) or customize it for the extended network, and then click NEXT.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 5 ) Follow web instructions to relocate your extender for optimal Wi-Fi coverage and performance, then click DONE Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and click FINISH to enjoy internet.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3. Customize Your Network

    Chapter Customize Your Network This chapter guides you on how to configure network settings that are available for this extender. It contains the following sections: • Check Internet Status • Configure Wireless Network • Change LAN Settings • Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage •...

  • Page 16: Check Internet Status

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 3. 1. Check Internet Status You can view the internet status of your extender to check whether you have successfully set up the extended network(s). 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2.

  • Page 17: Configure Wireless Network

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 3. 2. Configure Wireless Network If you want to extend another host network after Quick Setup, you can refer to this section. Moreover, you can change the wireless settings for your extended network. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. •...

  • Page 18: Change Lan Settings

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 2. Create a new SSID in Extended 2.4GHz SSID or click COPY HOST SSID. The value is case-sensitive. 3. Click SAVE. 4. Click Sharing Network to save the picture of SSID, password and QR code for quickly sharing network.

  • Page 19: Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network another device on your local network or your network requires a specific IP subnet, you can change it. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings >...

  • Page 20: Set Access Control

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 4. Click SAVE. 3. 5. Set Access Control Access Control allows you to permit or block specific devices from accessing internet for a specific period. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2.
  • Page 21 Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 2. Click Add. 3. Select the device to be blocked in the online devices list and click ADD. 4. Click SAVE. 5. Now the device is added to the blacklist. You can click to remove it from the blacklist.
  • Page 22 Chapter 3 Customize Your Network • To permit specific device(s): 1. Select Whitelist and click SAVE. 2. Click Add. 3. Select the device to be added in the whitelist. • Select From Device List Select the device from the device list and click ADD. •...
  • Page 23 Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 4. Now the device is added to the blacklist. You can click to remove it from the blacklist. 5. Or go to Network Map and click the icon of Clients to check the status of connected devices.

  • Page 24: Chapter 4. More Features Of Your Extender

    Chapter More Features of Your Extender This chapter explains how to use the extender as a wireless adapter and as an access point. It contains the following sections: • Use Your Extender as a Wireless Adapter • Transform Your Existing Wired Network to a Wireless One...

  • Page 25: Use Your Extender As A Wireless Adapter

    Chapter 4 More Features of Your Extender 4. 1. Use Your Extender as a Wireless Adapter The extender can be used as a wireless adapter to connect any wired-only device, such as a Blu-ray player, game console, DVR, or smart TV, to your wireless network. After configuration, you can connect an Ethernet-enabled device to the extender via an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 More Features of Your Extender 2 ) Confirm the information and save the picture for sharing network. Then click FINISH. Now, you can enjoy Wi-Fi.

  • Page 27: Chapter 5. Manage Your Extender

    Chapter Manage Your Extender This chapter presents how to manage and maintain your extender. It includes the following sections: • Set Up System Time • Control LEDs • Power Schedule • Upgrade the Firmware • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings •...

  • Page 28: Set Up System Time

    Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 5. 1. Set Up System Time The System Time of the extender will be used for time-based functions such as the Power Schedule function. If you have enabled the Daylight Saving Time feature, the system time will be synchronized with the daylight saving time you configure. 5.

  • Page 29: To Set Up Daylight Saving Time

    Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 5. 1. 2. To set up Daylight Saving Time: 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Time Settings and locate the Daylight Saving Time section.

  • Page 30: Power Schedule

    Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender Note: The effective LED off time is based on the system time of the router. Please go to Settings > System Tools > Time Settings to set up the correct time. 5. 3. Power Schedule The Power Schedule feature allows you to specify a time period during which the extender is off.

  • Page 31: Upgrade The Firmware

    Tools > Time Settings to set up the correct time. 5. 4. Upgrade the Firmware TP-Link is committed to improving product features, giving you a better network experience. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website www.tp-link.com...

  • Page 32: Backup And Restore Configuration Settings

    Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 5. Wait a few minutes for the firmware upgrade to complete and the extender to reboot. 5. 5. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the extender. You can back up the configuration file and restore the extender to the previous settings from the backup file when needed.

  • Page 33: Reboot Your Extender

    Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 2. Wait a few minutes for the restore and reboot. Note: During the restore process, do not power off or reset the extender. • To reset the extender to factory default settings: 1. Click FACTORY RESTORE to reset the extender.

  • Page 34: Change Login Password

    Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender • To Reboot Automatically 1. Locate the Reboot Schedule section and check the box to enable Reboot Schedule. 2. Specify the Reboot Time when the router reboots and Repeat to decide how often it reboots. Note: The effective reboot time is based on the system time of the router.

  • Page 35: System Log

    Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 5. 8. System Log If the extender is not working normally, you can save the system log and send it to our technical support team. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2.

  • Page 36: Faq

    Q1. How to reset the extender to its factory default settings? • With the extender powered on, use a pin to press the RESET button for 1 second. The extender will reboot. • Log in to the extender’s web management page. Go to Settings >...
  • Page 37 3. Connect all of your devices to the extended network, and make sure the router’s Link LED remains lit. 4. On your router, add all the Online Devices’ MAC addresses to your router’s MAC filter table. 5. Enable the router’s MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL to complete the configuration.
  • Page 38 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., Ltd.
  • Page 39 FCC compliance information statement Product Name: 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender Model Number: RE105 Responsible Party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc. Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com...
  • Page 40 20 cm from all persons and must not be co- located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.” We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
  • Page 41 OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power) 2400 MHz -2483.5 MHz (20dBm) EU Declaration of Conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/ce RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of...
  • Page 42 Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. Industry Canada Statement CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Korea Warning Statements...
  • Page 43 Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України. Safety Information • Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. •...

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