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network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection, quality, and client condition. *Use of Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and features including OFDMA, MU-MIMO, 1024-QAM, and HT160 require clients to also support the corresponding features. *This router may not support all the mandatory features as ratified in Draft 3.0 of IEEE 802.11ax specification.
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...
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.
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 (For Range Extender Mode) On/Off The extender is on or off. (Power) Blinking The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded.
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...
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.
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Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 3. Tap the + icon on the upper-right corner and select Range Extender. 4. Follow app instructions to set up your extender. If the extender connects to a OneMesh router, it will copy the router’s wireless settings for seamless roaming.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Smartphone Tablet Laptop Smart TV Game Console Desktop 2 2 2 Method 2: Via a Web Browser 1. Connect your computer to the extender wirelessly as follows: • For Windows Users 1 ) Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any). 2 ) Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to the extender’s wireless network: TP-Link_Extender.
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Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 1 ) Launch browser, enter http://www.tplinkrepeater.net http://192.168.0.254 in the address bar, and then create a password to log in. Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ. 2 ) Select your host router’s 5GHz SSID (network name), enter its password (NOT the password you just created for management), and click Next.
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Next. Tip: If you connect the extender to a TP-Link OneMesh router, the extender will automatically join the router’s OneMesh network and copy the router’s wireless settings. For more information, refer to OneMesh with Seamless...
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Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 7 ) Follow web instructions to relocate your extender for optimal Wi-Fi coverage and performance, and then click Done. 8 ) Note down your extended network information and finish the setup.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 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 2 2 3 Method 3: Via the WPS Button Use this way if your router has a WPS button.
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WPS connection is successful. Note: If the LED does not turn solid on, try again or refer to Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App Method 2: Via a Web Browser. 3. If the extender connects to a dual band router, repeat steps 1 and 2 above to connect to the other band.
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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.
Chapter OneMesh with Seamless Roaming This chapter introduces the TP-Link OneMesh feature. It contains the following sections: • What‘s a OneMesh Network • How to Set Up a OneMesh Network • How to Manage a OneMesh Network...
Set up a OneMesh network with a push of WPS buttons. Manage all network devices on the Tether app or at your router’s web management page. To check full list of TP-Link OneMesh devices, scan the QR code, or visit https://www.tp-link.com/onemesh/compatibility.
How to Set Up a OneMesh Network 1. Make sure your router supports OneMesh. Note: To check full list of OneMesh devices, visit https://www.tp-link.com/onemesh/compatibility. Firmware update may be required for some firmware versions. 2. Connect the extender to your router by referring to the provided Quick Installation...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tether” or simply scan the QR code to download and install the app. 2. Launch the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID. Note: If you don’t have a TP-Link ID, create one first. 3. Connect your device to the extender’s or host router’s wireless 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 •...
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 >...
If the extender is in your router’s OneMesh 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.
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Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 3. Select the 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz host network you want to extend. Note: If the network you want to extend is on but not listed, please try the following steps. · Move the extender closer to your router, and rescan for networks. ·...
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 >...
You can set the extender’s Wi-Fi coverage depending on how large you want your Wi- Fi area to be. 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 >...
If the extender is in your router’s OneMesh 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 >...
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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...
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Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 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. Click Save.
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 •...
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.
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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.
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 >...
Chapter 6 Use Your Extender as an Access Point • PIN code: Enter the client’s PIN, and click Connect. 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.
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 •...
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://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.
Chapter 7 Manage Your Extender 1. Visit http://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.
• Do NOT power off the extender during the firmware upgrade. • To upgrade the firmware online: 1. Visit http://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.
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 your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 3. Go to Settings >...
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.
Chapter 7 Manage Your Extender 1. Visit http://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.
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 >...
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Q6 What can I do if I forget the password of my cloud account bound to the range extender? A TP-Link account is bound to the TP-Link devices so that the customer can manage their devices remotely. If you forget the password of your TP-Link Cloud account, please follow the steps below to reset your password.
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4. A request email will be sent to your mailbox. Follow the instructions to reset your password. 5. Click Back to Login and log in with your newly set password. Method 2 Via the Tether App 1. Launch the Tether app. Go to the Login page. 2.
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3. Enter the email used for your TP-Link cloud account in the Email box, and tap Submit. 4. A reset request email will be sent to your mailbox. Follow the instructions to reset your password.
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Method 3 Via the TP-Link cloud website 1. Open a browser, type https://community.tp-link.com/en/forgetpw in the address bar, and press Enter. 2. On the pop-up webpage, enter your registered email address, and click OK. A request email will be sent to your mailbox. Follow the instructions to reset your password.
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FCC compliance information statement Product Name: AXE5400 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Range Extender Model Number: RE815XE/RE813XE Responsible Party: TP-Link Systems Inc. Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618 Website: http://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.
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Operation of transmitters in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems. We, TP-Link Systems Inc., 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.
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5470 MHz -5725 MHz (30dBm) 5945MHz -6425 MHz (23dBm) 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...
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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...
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Caution: • The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; • DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) products that operate in the bands 5250- 5350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz, and 5650-5725MHz.
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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): AXE5400 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Range Extender RE815XE/RE813XE 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...
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○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 外殼 − ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 電源供應板 其他及其 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 配件 備考1.〝超出0.1 wt %〞及〝超出0.01 wt %〞係指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含量基準值 Note 1:“Exceeding 0.1 wt %” and “exceeding 0.01 wt %” indicate that the percentage content of the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition.
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• This product uses radios and other components that emit electromagnetic fields. Electromagnetic fields and magnets may interfere with pacemakers and other implanted medical devices. Always keep the product and its power adapter more than 15 cm (6 inches) away from any pacemakers or other implanted medical devices. If you suspect your product is interfering with your pacemaker or any other implanted medical device, turn off your product and consult your physician for information specific to your medical device.
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Symbol Explanation 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). 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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