TP-Link RE205 User Manual
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- Page 1 User Guide AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE205 REV2.0.0 1910012350...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2. 1. 2. Method 2: Via the TP-Link Tether App....... . -
Page 3: About This Guide
The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the 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
Get to Know About Your Extender Product Overview Bring Dead Zones Back to Life 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. Easy Installation & Quick Position Instantly connect the extender to a router by pressing the router’s WPS button (if... -
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 On/Off The extender is on or off. Power Blinking The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded. 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 introduces 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
Note: For safety, we suggest that you plug the extender in upright directions as shown below. Connect to the host network There are three ways to connect to the host network: via a web browser, via the TP-Link Tether app, or via the WPS button. - Page 9 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 the 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 bar, and then create a password for future logins, and click Start.
- Page 10 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 4 ) Select your host router’s 5GHz SSID (network name), enter its password (NOT the password you just created for management), and click Next. Tips: If your host router does not support 5GHz wireless network, please click Skip to continue.
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Page 11: Method 2: Via The Tp-Link Tether App
Position Your Extender. 2 1 2 Method 2: 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 12: Method 3: Via The Wps Button
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 4. Create a password for future logins and click Create. 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. -
Page 13: Position Your Extender
• If the WPS method fails, or if you want to customize the extended network name, refer to Method 1: Via a Web Browser Method 2: Via the TP-Link Tether App. • Since the performance of the extended networks will be affected by the distance between the extender and the... -
Page 14: 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 15: Check Internet Status
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 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 16: Configure Wireless Network
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 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 networks. 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. -
Page 17: Change Lan Settings
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 1. Go to Settings > Wireless > Extended 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. -
Page 18: Specify Dhcp Server Settings
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 5. Click Save. 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. You can change the settings of the DHCP Server if necessary. -
Page 19: 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. 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 20: Set Access Control
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network Set Access Control Access Control allows you to permit or block specific devices from accessing the 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 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.
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Page 22: Set High Speed Mode
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network Set High Speed Mode The High Speed feature switches off one of the wireless bands to leave one high- performance, super-fast network, ideal for HD streaming and gaming applications. If most of your devices are connected to one wireless band, this feature can increase the overall performance of your wireless network. -
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 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.
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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.
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Page 28: 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 System Time • Control LEDs • Set Power Schedule • Upgrade the Firmware • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings •... -
Page 29: Set System Time
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender Set System Time The System Time of the extender will be used for time-based function 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: Set Power Schedule
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Control. ¾ To turn off the LEDs: Disable Status. ¾ To specify a time period when LEDs are off: 1. Select Night Mode. 2. Specify the LED off time period. 3. -
Page 31: Upgrade The Firmware
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 3. Click Save. 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
4. Wait a few minutes for the firmware upgrade to complete and the extender to reboot. ¾ To upgrade the firmware locally: 1. Download the latest firmware file for the extender from our website www.tp-link.com. 2. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 3. Go to Settings >... -
Page 33: Change Login Password
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender ¾ To backup configuration settings: Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A ‘.bin’ file of the current settings will be stored on your computer. ¾ To restore configuration settings: 1. -
Page 34: Check System Log
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 3. Enter the old password. Then enter the new password twice (case-sensitive) and click Save. 4. Use the new password for future logins. Check System Log If the extender is not working properly, you can save the system log and send it to our technical support team. -
Page 35: 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 System Tools >... - Page 36 Q5 I have enabled wireless MAC filter, wireless access control, or access control list (ACL) on my router What should I do before configuring 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.
- 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 compliance information statement Product Name: AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender Model Number: RE205 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 39 This device is restricted in indoor environment only. 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 40 5470 MHz -5725 MHz (30dBm) 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 and 2011/65/EU. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at http://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 41 The high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices. DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) products that operate in the bands 5250- 5350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz, and 5650-5725MHz.
- Page 42 於5.25GHz至5.35GHz區域內操作之無線設備的警告聲明 工作頻率5.250~5.350GHz該頻段限於室內使用。 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。 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 限用物質及其化學符號 鉛 鎘 汞 六價鉻 多溴聯苯 多溴二苯醚 產品元件名 CrVI PBDE 稱 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 外殼 ○ ○ ○ ○...
- Page 43 Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk. This product can be used in the following countries: Explanations of the symbols on the product label Symbol...