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Ac1200 wi-fi range extender with ac passthrough
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AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender with AC Passthrough
RE360
REV1.0.0 1910012041

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  • Page 1 User Guide AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender with AC Passthrough RE360 REV1.0.0 1910012041...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2. 1. 2. Method Two: Via a Web Browser ........7 2. 1. 3. Method Three: Via the TP-Link Tether App ......11 2.

  • Page 3: About This Guide

    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. A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at http://forum.tp-link.com.

  • Page 4: 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 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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: • Quick Setup • Position Your Extender...

  • Page 8: Quick Setup

    Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 2. 1. Quick Setup Power on Plug the extender into an electrical outlet next to your host router, and then wait until the Power LED is solid on. Note: For safety, we suggest that you plug the extender in upright directions as shown below. Connect to the host network There are two ways to connect to the host network: via the WPS button or via a web browser.

  • Page 9: Method Two: Via A Web Browser

    Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Tips: • Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default. If the WPS connection fails, please refer to Method Two: Via a Web Browser. • For more information about using WPS button on your host router, please refer to the router manufacturer’s user guide.
  • Page 10 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Wi-Fi: On Turn Wi-Fi O TP-Link_Extender_2.4GHz TP-Link_Extender_5GHz 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, and then create a password for future login attempts, and...
  • Page 11 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Tips: If your host router does not support 5GHz wireless network, please click Skip to continue. 4 ) Either keep the default SSIDs (network names) or customize them for the extended networks, and then click Next. 5 ) Verify your wireless settings and click Save.
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy the internet. Both extended networks share the same wireless passwords as those of your host networks, but may have different network names if you have customized the SSIDs during the configuration.

  • Page 13: Method Three: Via The Tp-Link Tether App

    Position Your Extender. 2. 1. 3. Method Three: Via the TP-Link Tether App 1. Launch the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search TP-Link Tether or simply scan the QR code to download and install the app.

  • Page 14: Position Your Extender

    Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the configuration. Tips: You can manage your extender via Tether, such as controlling LEDs, sharing passwords of your networks and blocking devices. 2. 2. Position Your Extender Please follow the instructions below to achieve optimal performance of the extender.

  • 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 • Specify DHCP Server Settings •...

  • 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 Chapter 3 Customize Your Network Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. Note: Here we take the configuration of the 2.4GHz network as an example. If the 5GHz network is available on your extender, please refer to the instructions to set your 5GHz network. ¾...

  • Page 18: Change Lan Settings

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 2. Extended networks are enabled by default. If you want to disable the wireless function of a certain band, just clear the Enable checkbox. In this case, all the wireless settings of this band will be invalid. 3.

  • Page 19: Specify Dhcp Server Settings

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 5. Click Save. 3. 4. Specify DHCP Server Settings By default, the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server is enabled and the extender acts as a DHCP server; it dynamically assigns TCP/IP parameters to client devices from the IP Address Pool.

  • Page 20: Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network ¾ To view the DHCP Client List: You can view the information of the DHCP clients connected to the extender in the DHCP Client List. 3. 5. Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage You can set the extender’s Wi-Fi coverage depending on how large you want your Wi-Fi area to be.
  • Page 21 Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 3. Enable Access Control. ¾ To block specific device(s): Note: Devices connected to the extender via an Ethernet cable cannot be blocked. 1. Select Blacklist and click Save. 2. Select the device to be blocked in the Online Devices table by ticking the corresponding checkbox.
  • Page 22 Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 5. Click OK. ¾ To permit specific device(s): 1. Select Whitelist and click Save. 2. Click in the Devices in Whitelist table. Enter the Device Name Address. And you can set the Effective Time for a certain entry as needed. 3.

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25 Chapter 4 More Features of Your Extender 3. After rebooting, connect the extender to your modem or wired router via an Ethernet cable. 4. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 5. Go to Quick Setup to configure your extender.

  • Page 26: To Connect Your Wireless Devices To The Extender Via Wps

    Chapter 4 More Features of Your Extender 4. 2. 2. To Connect Your Wireless Devices to the Extender via WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) provides an easier way to set up a secure Wi-Fi connection. Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets and most USB network cards, can be connected to your extender through this method (not supported by iOS devices).
  • Page 27 Chapter 4 More Features of Your Extender • PIN code: Enter the client’s PIN, and click Connect.

  • Page 28: Chapter 5. Manage Your Extender

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

  • Page 29: 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 sychronized with the daylight saving time you configure. 1.

  • Page 30: Power Schedule

    Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Control. ¾ To specify a time period when LEDs are off: 1. Select Night Mode. 2. Specify a time period in the LED Off Time field, and the LEDs will be off during this period.

  • Page 31: Upgrade The Firmware

    Manage Your Extender 3. Click Save. 5. 4. Upgrade the Firmware TP-Link is committed to improving product features, giving you a better network experience. You can upgrade the firmware online or download the latest firmware file from the Support page at 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 backup the configuration file and restore the extender to the previous settings from the backup file when needed.

  • Page 33: Change Login Password

    Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender ¾ To reset the extender to factory default settings: 1. Click Factory Restore to reset the extender. 2. Wait a few minutes for the reset and reboot. Note: 1. During the reset process, do not power off or reset the extender. 2.
  • Page 34 Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 2. Click Save Log to save the system logs to a local disk.

  • Page 35: Faq

    Q1. How do I reset the extender to its factory default settings? • With the extender powered on, use a pin to press the Reset button until all the LEDs turn on momentarily and then release the button. • Log in to the extender’s web management page. Go to System Tools >...
  • Page 36 the extender? When a device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of the device shown on the router is translated to another MAC address. If your router’s MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL is enabled, the devices connected to the extender cannot get an IP address from the extender and cannot access the internet.
  • Page 37 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 38 FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 39 This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
  • Page 40 2. Le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les dispositifs avec antenne(s) amovible(s) utilisant les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5470-5725 MHz doit se conformer à la limitation P.I.R.E.; 3. Le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les dispositifs avec antenne(s) amovible(s) utilisant la bande 5725-5850 MHz doit se conformer à la limitation P.I.R.E spécifiée pour l’exploitation point à...
  • Page 41 安全諮詢及注意事項 • 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。 • 清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。 • 注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。 • 插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋 開口。 • 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位 置中。 • 請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項 工作。 Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України. Safety Information • When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product;...
  • Page 42 Symbol Explanation RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.

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