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TP-Link RE350 User Manual

Ac1200 wi-fi range extender
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RE350
User Guide
AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender
REV1.1.0
1910011978

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  • Page 1 RE350 User Guide AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender REV1.1.0 1910011978...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide ....................1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Extender ..... . . 2 1. 1. Product Overview ............3 1.
  • Page 3 5. 6. Change Admin Account ........... 29 5.

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the router. 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 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 Solid Blue The extender is connected to the router, and is in a good location. The extender is connected to the router, but is too far away from the Solid Red router.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2. Set Up Internet Connection

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

  • Page 9: Quick Setup

    Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 2. 1. Quick Setup Power on Plug the extender into an electrical outlet near your host router, and then wait until the Power LED changes to solid blue. 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 10: Method Two: Via A Web Browser

    Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 2. 1. 2. Method Two: Via a Web Browser 1. Connect your computer to the extender's wireless network. Tips: Before connecting, please find the SSID (network name) on the label of the extender. • For Windows Users 1 ) Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any).
  • Page 11 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 1 ) Launch a web browser and type http://tplinkrepeater.net http://192.168.0.254 in the address field. Use admin (all lowercase) for both username and password to log in. Tips: If the login window does not appear, please refer to the FAQ. 2 ) Create a new username and password for secure management purposes, and then click Confirm.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 6 ) Verify your wireless settings and click Finish. The corresponding LED(s)(2.4GHz or 5GHz) should turn on.

  • Page 14: Position Your Extender

    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 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 username and password you set for the extender.

  • 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 networks. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the extender.

  • Page 18: Change Lan Settings

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network ¾ To enable or disable the extended 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.

  • 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 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in with the username and password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Access Control. 3. Enable Access Control. ¾ To block specific device(s) Note: Devices connected to the extender via an Ethernet cable cannot be blocked.
  • 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 usename and 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 easy 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 • Push Button (Recommended): Click Connect and push the WPS button on the client device. • 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 includes 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 System time is the time displayed when the extender is running. The System Time of the extender will be used for time-based functions such as the Power Schedule function. 1.

  • Page 30: Power Schedule

    5. Click Save. 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 31: Upgrade The Firmware

    Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 3. Go to Settings > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade. 4. Click Browse to locate the downloaded new firmware file, and then click Upgrade. 5. Wait a few minutes for the firmware upgrade to complete and the router to reboot. 5.
  • Page 32 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. ¾ To reset the extender to factory default settings: 1. Click Factory Restore to reset the extender.
  • Page 33 Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 5. 7. System Log If the extender is not working properly, you can save the system log and send it to our technical support team. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the extender.
  • Page 34 Q1. How to 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 Settings >...
  • Page 35 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. To solve this problem, please follow the steps below: 1. Log in to your router and disable the MAC filter, wireless access control or ACL. Note: For more information about how to disable your router’s MAC filter, wireless access control or ACL, please refer to your router’s user guide.
  • Page 36 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 37 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 38 CE Mark Warning 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 39 Avertissement: 1. Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux; 2. Le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les dispositifs avec antenne(s) amovible(s) utilisant la bande 5725-5850 MHz doit se conformer à...
  • Page 40 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。 Продлкт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних доклментів 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 41 Symbol Explanation Indoor use only 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. User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.

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