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Wi-Fi Range Extender

RE205/RE305/RE750C

REV4.0.0 1910013724

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Page 1 User Guide Wi-Fi Range Extender RE205/RE305/RE750C REV4.0.0 1910013724...
Page 2 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 3 * Further software upgrades for feature availability 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. The EasyMesh-Compatible function is still being developed on some models and will be supported in subsequent software updates.
Page 4 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 1. 1. 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 available) followed by the extender’s WPS button.
Page 6 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 Fast 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 7 Chapter Set Up Internet Connection This chapter introduces how to boost your main 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 8 Solid On 2. 2. 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 9 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 3. Tap the + icon on the upper-right corner and select Range Extender. 4. Choose your RE from either Standard REs or Specific REs. 5. Create a local password to manage your device.
Page 10 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 6. A scanning process for the wireless network will begin. Select your main router’s 2.4GHz SSID (network name) and click Next, enter its password (NOT the password you just created for management) , and click Next. If the extender connects to an EasyMesh router, it will copy the router’s wireless settings for seamless roaming.
Page 11 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 8. Confirm the main network passwords and click Apply to apply the settings. 9. Follow app instructions to relocate your extender. Tips: For more intuitive location assistant, access extender settings via Tether and go to Tools >...
Page 12 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Enjoy! Connect your devices to the extender wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable, then enjoy the internet. 2. 2. 2. Method 2: Via a Web Browser 1. Connect your computer to the extender via an Ethernet cable, or connect wirelessly as follows: •...
Page 13 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 2. Launch a web browser, enter http://www.tplinkrepeater.net http://192.168.0.254 the address bar, and then create a password to log in. Tip: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ. 3. Follow web instructions to connect the extender to your main router, and to relocate the extender.
Page 14 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 2. Wait until the Signal LED changes to solid blue and the 2.4GHz LED and 5GHz LED turn solid on, indicating a successful connection. Notes: • If only the 2.4GHz or 5GHz LED illuminates, check to see if the router has both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz turned on. If both are turned on, try WPS again or use another method.
Page 15 Chapter EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming This chapter introduces the TP-Link 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 16 • 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 17 How to Set Up an EasyMesh Network 1. Make sure your router supports EasyMesh or OneMesh Note: To check full list of EasyMesh devices, visit https://www.tp-link.com/EasyMesh/compatibility. Firmware update may be required for some firmware versions. 2. Connect the extender to your router by referring to the provided Quick Installation...
Page 18 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 19 Manage the User TP-Link IDs. • Once you have logged in the web management page using a TP-Link ID, 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 20 2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click Save. 4. 3. 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 21 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 22 Notes: If you need to remotely access your extender from your smart devices, you need: • 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 23 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 24 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 Network Map to view the internet status of your extender.
Page 25 Tip: 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 26 Chapter 5 Customize Your Network • To enable or disable the extended network: 1. Go to 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 27 If the IP address conflicts with 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 28 Note: 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 29 Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 2. Click the button on the upper-right corner to add the device(s) to be blocked. To remove the device(s) from the Blacklist, click to the right of the device. 3. Click Block and the selected device(s) will be added to the Devices in Blacklist table.
Page 30 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 31 The extender can work as an access point, transforming your existing wired network to a wireless one. 6. 1. 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 Change Mode at the top of the page.
Page 32 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 Wireless >...
Page 33 Chapter 6 More Features of Your Extender 4. Connect via WPS: • Client’s PIN: Enable Client’s PIN and enter your personal device’s PIN. Then click Connect. • AP’s PIN: Enable AP’s PIN and enter the PIN on your device. You can click New PIN to get a new PIN or click Default...
Page 34 Chapter 6 More Features of Your Extender 6. 3. 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 35 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 • Back up and Restore Configuration Settings •...
Page 36 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 37 The LEDs of the extender indicate its activities and status. You can turn off LEDs when you don’t need them. 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 Advanced Settings >...
Page 38 Set Power Schedule The Power Schdule feature allows you to specify a time period during which the extender is off. 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 Manage Your Extender • 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 on the top-right corner of the page.
Page 40 If necessary, you can erase the current settings and reset the extender to the default factory settings. 1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.
Page 41 Change Login Password The account management feature allows you to change your login username and password of the web management webpage. 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 42 Chapter 7 Manage Your Extender • To save the system log locally: 1. Choose the type and level of the system log as needed. 2. Click Save Log to save the system logs to a local disk.
Page 43 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 44 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 45 FCC compliance information statement Product Name: Wi-Fi Range Extenderr Model Number: RE205/RE305/RE750C 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.
Page 46 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 47 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 http://www.tp-link.com/en/ce...
Page 48 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 https://www.tp-link.com/support/ukca...
Page 49 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 50 • 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): AC750/AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE205/RE305/RE750C 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 Lead...
Page 51 Safety Information • Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. • Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed. 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.
Page 52 Symbol Explanation 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).

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