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Wi-Fi 6 Range Extender
© 2024 TP-Link 1910013587 REV2.0.0

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  • Page 1 User Guide Wi-Fi 6 Range Extender © 2024 TP-Link 1910013587 REV2.0.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4. 3. 1. Add TP-Link ID to Manage the Extender ......
  • Page 3 6. 2. Connect Wireless Devices to the Extender ........35 Method 1: Connect to the extender manually.

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    Operating temperature, storage temperature, and other specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com. 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 the Contact Technical Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support.
  • Page 5 Actual power reduction may vary as a result of network conditions, client limitations, and environmental factors. *TP-Link EasyMesh-compatible products can network with other devices that use EasyMesh. Failed connections may be due to firmware conflicts of different vendors. The EasyMesh-compatible function is still being developed on some models and will be supported in subsequent software updates.

  • Page 6: 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 7: Product Overview

    Get to Know About Your Extender 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.

  • Page 8: 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 Solid blue network and is in a suitable location.

  • Page 9: 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: • Power On the Extender • Set Up the Extender...

  • Page 10: Power On The Extender

    Note: For safety, only plug the extender in upright direction as shown below. Solid On Set Up the Extender There are three ways to set up the extender: via the TP-Link Tether app, via a web browser, or via the WPS button. 2 2 1 Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App 1.

  • Page 11: Method 2: Via A Web Browser

    Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 4. Follow app instructions to set up your extender. If the extender connects to an EasyMesh router, it will copy the router’s wireless settings for seamless roaming. For more information about EasyMesh, refer to EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming.
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection TP-Link_Extender Secured Connect Network Settings • For Mac OS X Users 1 ) Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any). 2 ) Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top right corner of the screen, and connect to the extender’s network: TP-Link_Extender.
  • Page 13 Next. Tip: If you connect the extender to a TP-Link EasyMesh router, the extender will automatically join the router’s EasyMesh network and copy the router’s wireless settings. For more information, refer to EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 6 ) Note down your extended network information and finish the setup. Enjoy! Connect your devices to the extender wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable, then enjoy the internet. Smartphone Tablet Laptop Smart TV Game Console Desktop...

  • Page 15: Method 3: Via The Wps Button

    Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 2 2 3 Method 3: Via the WPS Button Use this way if your router has a WPS button. The button might look like one of these: 1. Activate the WPS function on your router by pressing the WPS button. Note: If you don’t know how to do it, refer to your router’s user manual, or you can use other methods to set it up.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Suitable location Too far from router No connection Router Devices Halfway Tip: To minimize signal interference, please choose a location which is far away from Bluetooth devices and other household electronic devices, such as cordless phones, microwave ovens and baby monitors. Enjoy! Connect your devices to the extender wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable, then enjoy the internet.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Easymesh With Seamless Roaming

    Chapter EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming This chapter introduces the EasyMesh feature. It contains the following sections: • What‘s an EasyMesh Network • How to Set Up an EasyMesh Network • How to Manage an EasyMesh Network...

  • Page 18: What's An Easymesh Network

    • Routers and range extenders must be compatible with EasyMesh or OneMesh™. Firmware upgrades may be required. • TP-Link EasyMesh-compatible products can network with other devices that use EasyMesh. Failed connections may be due to firmware conflicts of different vendors.

  • Page 19: How To Set Up An Easymesh Network

    Chapter 3 EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming How to Set Up an EasyMesh Network 1. Make sure your router is compatiable with EasyMesh or OneMesh 2. Connect the extender to your router by referring to the provided Quick Installation Guide or Set Up Internet Connection.

  • Page 20: Chapter 4 Tp-Link Cloud Service

    TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. Log in to your cloud device with a TP-Link ID, and you can easily monitor and manage your home network when you are out and about via the Tether app on your smartphone or tablet.

  • Page 21: Register A Tp-Link Id

    Manage the User TP-Link IDs. • Once you have registered a TP-Link ID on the web management page, you can only register another TP-Link ID via the Tether APP. Please refer to Manage the Extender via the TP-Link Tether App to install the app and register a new one.

  • Page 22: Manage The User Tp-Link Ids

    Password. 2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click Save. Manage the User TP-Link IDs The TP-Link ID used to log in to the extender for the first time will be automatically bound as the Admin account.

  • Page 23: Add Tp-Link Id To Manage The Extender

    3. Click , enter another TP-Link ID as needed and click Save. Note: If you need another TP-Link ID, please register a new one via the Tether app. Please refer to Manage the Extender via the TP-Link Tether App to install the app and register a new TP-Link ID.

  • Page 24: Manage The Extender Via The Tp-Link Tether App

    5. Manage your extender as needed. Notes: If you need to remotely access your extender from your smart devices, you need to: • Log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have one, refer to Register a TP-Link • Make sure your smartphone or tablet can access the internet with cellular data or a Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 25: Chapter 5 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 26: 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://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings >...

  • Page 27: Configure Wireless Network

    If the extender is in your router’s EasyMesh network, it will automatically copy wireless settings from your router. No wireless settings is needed for the extender. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.
  • Page 28 Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 5. Click Save. • 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 29: Change Lan Settings

    Chapter 5 Customize Your Network • You can simply select Same as your host network password. • Or click Custom, specify the extended network’s security mode and password (case-sensitive). If you select Security, no password is required. 3. Click Save. •...

  • Page 30: Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage

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

  • Page 31: Set Access Control

    If the extender is in your router’s EasyMesh network, it will automatically copy access control settings from your router. No access control settings is needed for the extender. 1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings >...
  • Page 32 Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 2. Select the device to be blocked in the Online Devices table by ticking the corresponding checkbox. 3. Click Block and the selected device(s) will be added to the Devices in Blacklist table. 4. Click in the Devices in Blacklist table to set the...

  • Page 33: Set High Speed Mode

    5GHz bands are both enabled. Additionally, if you are going to disable the 2.4GHz network, it’s recommended to first make sure all your wireless devices support 5GHz network connection. 1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings >...
  • Page 34 Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 4. Select the Auto mode. The extender will decide which band the high-speed network will work on based on its wireless connection to your main router. The other band will be disabled. 5. Click Save.

  • Page 35: Chapter 6 Use Your Extender As An Access Point

    Chapter Use Your Extender as an Access Point This chapter explains how to use the extender as an access point. It contains the following sections: • Set Up the Extender as an Access Point • Connect Wireless Devices to the Extender •...

  • Page 36: Set Up The Extender As An Access Point

    The extender can work as an access point, transforming your existing wired network to a wireless one. Set Up the Extender as an Access Point 1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Click Mode in the top right corner of the page.
  • Page 37 Chapter 6 Use Your Extender as an Access Point 2 ) Confirm the information and click Finish. 5. Connect the extender to your modem or wired router via an Ethernet cable. Now you can enjoy the Wi-Fi. Internet Ethernet1Ethernet2 Ethernet3 Ethernet4 Ethernet Internet...

  • Page 38: Connect Wireless Devices To The Extender

    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). 1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings >...

  • Page 39: Led Explanation For The Access Point Mode

    Chapter 6 Use Your Extender as an Access Point LED Explanation for the Access Point Mode When the extender works in the Access Point mode, you can check its working status by following the LED Explanation table below. Name Status Indication (For Access Point Mode) On/Off The extender is on or off.

  • Page 40: Chapter 7 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 41: Set System Time

    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. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.

  • Page 42: Set Power Schedule

    Chapter 7 Manage Your Extender 1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Control. • To turn off the LEDs: Disable Status.

  • Page 43: Upgrade The Firmware

    • Do NOT power off the extender during the firmware upgrade. • To upgrade the firmware online: 1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. When the latest firmware is available for your extender, the update icon will display in the top-right corner of the page.

  • Page 44: Backup And Restore Configuration Settings

    To upgrade the firmware locally: 1. Download the latest firmware file for the extender from our website www.tp-link.com. 2. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 3. Go to Settings >...

  • Page 45: Change Login Password

    Chapter 7 Manage Your Extender • 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. • To restore configuration settings: 1.

  • Page 46: Check System Log

    Chapter 7 Manage Your Extender 1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Admin Account. 3. Enter the old password. Then enter the new password twice (case-sensitive) and click Save.
  • Page 47 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 48 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. 2.
  • Page 49 FCC compliance information statement Product Name: AX1500/AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Range Extender Model Number: RE580X/RE780X/RE1500X/RE3000X Responsible Party: TP-Link USA Corporation Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618 Website: https://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6804 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com 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.
  • Page 50 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 51 5250 MHz -5350 MHz (23dBm) 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, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU Declaration of Conformity may be found at...
  • Page 52 SI SK UK(NI) UKCA Mark UK Declaration of Conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The original UK Declaration of Conformity may be found at...
  • Page 53 DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) products that operate in the bands 5250- 5350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz, and 5650-5725MHz. 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;...
  • Page 54 • 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。 • 不要私自拆開機殼或自行維修，如產品有故障請與原廠或代理商聯繫。 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 設備名稱： 型號（型式）： Equipment name: Type designation (Type): AX1500/AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Range Extender RE580X/RE780X/RE1500X/RE3000X 限用物質及其化學符號 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 單元 六價鉻 多溴聯苯 多溴二苯醚 鉛 汞 鎘 Ｕnit Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated...
  • Page 55 • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us. • Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed. • Make sure the power socket has a good contact with the ground. •...
  • Page 56 Symbol Explanation For indoor use only Dangerous voltage Caution, risk of electric shock Energy efficiency Marking Protective earth Earth Frame or chassis Functional earthing Caution, hot surface Caution Operator’s manual Stand-by “ON”/”OFF” (push-push) Fuse Fuse is used in neutral N RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
  • Page 57 Symbol Explanation Switch of mini-gap construction Switch of micro-gap construction (for US version) µ Switch of micro-gap / micro-disconnection construction (for other versions except US) ε Switch without contact gap (Semiconductor switching device)

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