TP-Link RE2700X Quick Installation Manual

Quick Installation Guide
Range Extender
* Images may differ from your actual product.
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Set Up
Method 1: Via the WPS Button
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.
2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the
extender for 1 second, and the
Wait for the LED, 2.4GHz LED and 5GHz LED to
turn solid blue, indicating a successful connection.
Note: If only the 2.4GHz or 5GHz LED is solid blue, check to see if
the router has both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands turned on. If both are
turned on, try WPS again or use other methods.
Blinking
3. Done. You can connect to the extender's Wi-Fi.
Extended Network Names:
Router's network name with _EXT at the end
or
Same as your EasyMesh router (see back for EasyMesh
details)
Passwords:
Same as your router
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Relocate
1. Plug in the extender about halfway between your router and the Wi-Fi dead
zone. The location you choose must be within the range of your router.
2. Wait for about 2 minutes until the
relocate the extender closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.
Tip: To place the extender for optimal Wi-Fi performance, access extender settings
via the Tether app and go to find Location Assistant, or simply scan the QR code to
visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/3103/.
Enjoy!
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Connect your devices to the extender wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable,
then enjoy the internet. The password of your extended network is the same
as your main router.
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You can also change the extender to Access Point Mode to transform your
existing wired network to a wireless one. For details, see Access Point Mode
(AP Mode) on the back page.
Method 2: Via the Tether App
1. Get the up-to-date Tether app from the Apple App
Store or Google Play, or simply scan the QR code.
The WPS button might
look like one of these:
2. Launch the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID.
LED starts blinking.
If you don't have an account, create one first.
3. Tap the
Notes:
1. If you cannot find your device, please refer to FAQ > Q1.
2. Due to Tether app updates, your actual user interface
and pathway may differ from those depicted here.
Solid On
4. Follow app instructions to complete the setup. The
LED should turn solid on, indicating successful
connection to your router.
Note: If the LED does not turn solid on, please refer to FAQ
> Q2.
LED turns solid blue. If it doesn't,
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Power On
Plug the extender into a power outlet next to your router. Wait until
its Power LED turns solid on after blinking for a while.
Note: For safety, only plug the extender in the direction as shown below.
or
Scan for Tether Tether
button and select Range Extender.
My Devices
No devices found.
Choose Your Device Type
Wireless Router
Gaming Router
Range Extender
Next to
Method 3: Via a Web Browser
1. Connect your computer or smartphone to the
extender's network TP-Link_Extender.
TP-Link_Extender
2. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net or
http://192.168.0.254 in a web browser. Create a
password to log in.
http://www.tplinkrepeater.net
Create Password
Low Middle High
Confirm Password
Start
3. Follow web instructions to complete the setup.
Solid On
Router
Halfway
Smartphone Tablet
Smart TV Game Console
Solid On
Blue: Suitable location
Red: Too far from router
Devices
Laptop
Desktop