TP-Link RE650 Manual

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More Info
The latest software, management app and utility are available from the Download Center at www.tp-link.com/support.
The Quick Installation Guide can be found inside the package of the range extender.
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.
Our Technical Support contact information can be found at Contact Technical Support page at www.tp-link.com/support.

Get to Know About Your Product

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.

Easy Installation & Quick Position
The extender works with any standard wireless router. Instantly connect the extender to a router by pressing the router's WPS button (if available) followed by the extender's RE/WPS button. Alternatively, follow the Quick Setup instructions on the extender's web management page.
Once the extender is connected to a router, you can relocate it to your preferred location with no further configuration required. The intelligent signal light can help to find the best location.

Easy Management with the Tether App
Tether provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage your extender with your smart devices.

Appearance

LED Explanation

You can check the extender's working status by following the LED Explanation table.

Name	Status	Indication
(RE)	Solid blue	The extender is connected to the router, and is in a good location.
	Solid red	The extender is connected to the router, but is too far away from it.
	Blinking	WPS connection is in progress.
	Off	No active connection.
2.4GHz	On	The extender is connected to the 2.4GHz wireless network of your host router.
	Off	No 2.4GHz wireless connection.
5GHz	On	The extender is connected to the 5GHz wireless network of your host router.
	Off	No 5GHz wireless connection.
Power	On	The extender is on.
	Blinking	The extender is initializing.
	Off	The extender is off.

Port and Button Description

Ports or Buttons	Description
RE Button	Press the RE button on your host router, and immediately press the WPS button on the extender. The LED of the extender should change to solid blue, indicating successful WPS connection.
LED Button	Press the LED button to turn on or off all the LEDs.
Reset (Hole)	Use a pin to press and hold the Reset button until all the LEDs turn on momentarily to reset the extender.
Ethernet Port	Connect your Ethernet-only device to the Ethernet port of the extender to join the Wi-Fi network.

Set Up Internet Connection

Quick Setup

Power on
Plug the extender into an electrical outlet next to your host router, and then wait until the Power LED is solid on.

For safety, we suggest that you plug the extender in upright direction as shown below.

Connect to the host network
There are two ways to connect to the host network: via the WPS button or via a web browser. Using the WPS button is an easier way to extend your host network. We recommend you to use this way if your router has a WPS button. The button might look like one of these:

Method One: Via the WPS Button

1. Press the WPS button on your host router, and then press the button on the extender within 2 minutes.
   

Tips:

• Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default. If the WPS connection fails, please refer to Method Two: Via a Web Browser.
• For more information about using WPS button on your host router, please refer to the router manufacturer's user guide.

2. Wait until the LED changes to solid blue, which indicates that the WPS connection is successful. If it doesn't, please refer to Method Two: Via a Web Browser.
3. If you are connecting the extender to a dual-band router but only the 2.4GHz or 5GHz LED is on, repeat Step 1 and 2 to connect to the other band.
4. Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy the Internet. Both extended networks share the same SSIDs (network names) and passwords as those of your host networks.

Tips:
Since the performance of the extended networks will be affected by the distance between extender and host router, we recommend that you relocate your extender by referring to Position Your Device

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).
     2. Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to the extender's wireless network: TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz or TP-LINK_Extender_5GHz
        
   • 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_2.4GHz or TP-LINK_Extender_5GHz.
        
2. Follow the instructions of Quick Setup Wizard to connect the extender to your host router.
   1. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254 in the address field. Create a password for future login attempts, and click Start.
      Tips:
      If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ.
      
   2. Select your host router's 2.4GHz SSID (network name), enter its password (NOT the password you just created for management), and click Next.
      
   3. 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.
      
   4. Either keep the default SSIDs (network names) or customize them for the extended networks, and then click Next.
      
   5. Verify your wireless settings and click Save. The corresponding LED(s)(2.4GHz or 5GHz) should turn on.
      
   6. 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.
      

Tips:
Since the performance of the extended network will be affected by the distance between extender and host router, we highly recommend you to relocate your extender referring to Position Your Device

Position Your Device

Please follow the instructions below to achieve optimal performance of the extender.

1. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet between your host router and the Wi-Fi "dead" zone. The location you choose must be within the range of your existing host network.
2. Wait until the LED is lit and solid blue. If not, relocate it closer to the host router to achieve better signal quality.

Tips:
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.

Customize Your Network

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 password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Status to view the Internet status of your extender.
   • The extender is functioning normally.
     
   • The extender is not connected to the host networks. Please go to Settings > Wireless > Connect to Network to check the passwords of the host networks. If the problem still exists, please refer to the FAQ section.
     
   • The extender is connected to the host network, but is not transmitting data. Please check your router's Internet connection.
     
   • The extender is connected to the router abnormally. Please go to Settings > Network and try setting your extender to obtain an IP address automatically.
     

Click the Internet/Router/Range Extender/Clients icon to view corresponding information.

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 password you set for the extender.

Note:
Here we take the configuration of the 2.4GHz network as an example. If the 5GHz network is available on your extender, please refer to the instructions to set your 5GHz network.

• To extend another host network:
  1. Go to Settings > Wireless > Connect to Network.
  2. Enable Connect to 2.4GHz Network and click Wireless Scanner to find all available networks.
     
  3. Select the 2.4GHz 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 click Rescan in the top-right corner of the list.
• You can manually enter the parameters of the network you want to extend, and click Save.

4. Once a host network is selected, the SSID and security type will be automatically filled in. If the selected network is encrypted, enter the password in the Password field.
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. In this case, all the wireless settings of this band will be invalid.
  3. Click Save.
• To change the wireless network name (SSID):
  1. Go to Settings > Wireless > Extended Network.
  2. Create a new SSID in Extended 2.4GHz SSID or click Copy Host SSID. The value is case-sensitive.
  3. Click Save.
     Note:
     If you change the wireless settings via a wireless device, you will be disconnected after the settings are applied. Please write down the new SSID for future use.
• To hide the SSID of the extended network:
  1. Go to Settings > Wireless > Extended Network.
  2. Select Hide SSID broadcast, and the corresponding SSID will not be displayed when wireless devices scan for local wireless networks. Devices must join the network manually in order to connect.
  3. Click Save.

Change LAN Settings

The extender is preset with a default LAN IP 192.168.0.254, with which you can log in to the web management page. The LAN IP address, together with the Subnet Mask, also defines the subnet that the connected devices are on. 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://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Network.
3. Select Use the following IP address.
4. Enter a new IP Address as needed and leave the Subnet Mask as the default settings and enter the gateway that is in the same subnet as the IP address. The gateway is usually the LAN IP address of your extender.
   
5. Click Save.

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. You can change the settings of the DHCP Server if necessary.

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Network.

• To specify the IP address that the extender assigns:
  
  1. Select Auto (recommended) or On to enable the DHCP Server.
  2. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses in the IP Address Pool.
  3. Enter other parameters if the ISP requires them. The Default Gateway is automatically filled in and is the same as the LAN IP address of the extender.
  4. Click Save.
• To view the DHCP Client List:
  You can view the information of the DHCP clients connected to the extender in the DHCP Client List.
  

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.

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in with the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Wi-Fi Coverage.
3. Select Min, Mid or Max to adjust your Wi-Fi coverage of the extender.
   
4. Click Save.

Set Access Control

Access Control allows you to permit or block specific devices from accessing the Internet for a specific period.

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in with the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Access Control.
3. Enable Access Control.
   

• To block specific device(s):
  Note:
  Devices connected to the extender via an Ethernet cable cannot be blocked.
  1. Select Blacklist and click Save.
     
  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 Effective Time for a certain entry as needed.
     
  5. Click OK.
• To permit specific device(s):
  1. Select Whitelist and click Save.
     
  2. Click Add in the Devices in Whitelist table. Enter the Device Name and MAC Address.
     And you can set the Effective Time for a certain entry as needed.
     
  3. Click OK.

More Features of Your Device

Use Your Unit 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.

Note:
Extenders that have no Ethernet port do not support this feature.

By default, the Ethernet port of the extender is connected to the 5GHz wireless netwok.

• To change the connected wireless frequency:
  1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
  2. Go to Settings > Network.
  3. Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz and click Save
     

Transform Your Existing Wired Network to a Wireless One

The extender can work as an access point, transforming your existing wired network to a wireless one.

To Set Up the Unit as an Access Point

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
2. Click Mode in the top right corner of the page. Select Access Point and click Save.
   The extender will reboot and switch to Access Point mode.
   
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 password you set for the extender.
5. Go to Quick Setup to configure your extender.
   1. Configure your wireless settings and click Next.
      
   2. Confirm the information and click Finish. Now, you can enjoy Wi-Fi.
      

To Connect Your Wireless Devices to the Unit via WPS

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) provides an easier 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).

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Wireless > WPS.
3. Enable WPS.
   
4. Connect via WPS:
   • AP's PIN: Enable AP's PIN and enter the PIN on your device. You can click Generate to get a new PIN or click Default to restore the PIN to its factory one.
     
   • Push Button (Recommended): Click Connect and push the WPS button on the client device.
   • PIN code: Enter the client's PIN, and click Connect.
     

Manage Your Unit

Set Up System Time

The System Time of the extender will be used for time-based functions such as the Power Schedule function. If you have enabled the Daylight Saving Time feature, the system time will be synchronized with the daylight saving time you configure.

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Time Settings.

• To get system time:
  1. Select your local Time Zone from the drop-down list.
     
  2. Сlick Save.
• To set up Daylight Saving Time:
  1. Select Enable Daylight Saving
     
  2. Select the Start and End date and time of the daylight saving time at your local time zone.
  3. Click Save.

Control LEDs

The LEDs of the extender indicate its activities and status. You can enable the Night Mode feature to specify a time period during which the LEDs are off.

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > System Tools > LED Control.

To specify a time period when LEDs are off:

1. Select Night Mode.
2. Specify a time period in the LED Off Time field, and the LEDs will be off during this period
   
3. Click Save.

Power Schedule

The Power Schdule feature allows you to specify a time period during which the extender is off.

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Power Schedule.

• To specify a time period when the extender is off:
  1. Select Enable Power Schedule.
  2. Specify a time period in the Power-Off Time field and days in the Day(s) field, and the extender will be off during this period.
     
  3. Click Save.

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 at our website www.tp-link.com and upgrade the firmware to the latest version.

Note:

1. Make sure the latest firmware file is matched with the hardware version (as shown in the download section of the Support page).
2. Make sure that you have a stable connection between the extender and your computer. It is NOT recommended to upgrade the firmware wirelessly.
3. Backup your extender configuration.
4. Do NOT power off the extender during the firmware upgrade.

• To upgrade the firmware:
  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 the password you set for the 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.

Backup and Restore Configuration Settings

The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the extender. You can backup the configuration file and restore the extender to the previous settings from the backup file when needed. Moreover, if necessary, you can erase the current settings and reset the extender to the default factory settings.

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Backup & Restore.

• 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. Click Browse to locate the backup configuration file stored on your computer, and click Restore.
     
  2. Wait a few minutes for the restore and reboot.
     Note: During the restore process, do not power off or reset the extender.
• To reset the extender to factory default settings:
  1. Click Factory Restore to reset the extender.
     
  2. Wait a few minutes for the reset and reboot.

Note:

1. During the reset process, do not power off or reset the router.
2. We strongly recommend you backup the current configuration settings before resetting the extender.

Change Admin Account

The account management feature allows you to change your login username and password of the management webpage.

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Admin Account.
3. Enter the old password, then the new password twice (both case-sensitive) and click Save.
   
4. Use the new password for future logins.

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 password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > System Tools > System Log.

• 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.
     

FAQ

• 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 System Tools > Restore & Backup and click Factory Restore.
• What can I do if I forgot my login password?
  Refer to FAQ > Q1 to reset the extender, and create a password to log in.
  Note: The extender must be reconfigured after a reset to access the Internet. Please note down your login password for future use.
• What can I do if I forgot my wireless password?
  The factory default wireless password is printed on the label of the extender.
  If the password has been altered, please connect your computer to the extender using an Ethernet cable and follow the steps below:
  1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the extender.
  2. Go to Settings > Wireless> Wireless Settings to retrieve or reset your wireless password.
• What can I do if I cannot access the web management page?
  This can happen for a variety of reasons. Please try the methods below to log in again.
  • Make sure your computer is connected to the extended network.
  • Make sure your computer is configured as Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically.
  • Use the IP address to access the extender. The default IP is 192.168.0.254. If the extender is connected to the router, you should go to your router's DHCP client list to obtain the extender's current IP address.
  • Reset the extender. Then connect your computer to its wireless network, enter http://tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254 in the web browser and press Enter.
• I enabled wireless MAC filter, wireless access control, or access control list (ACL) on my router, what should I do to configure and use the extender?
  When a device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of the device shown on the router is translated to another MAC address. If your router's MAC 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.
  2. Power on your extender, and run the Quick Setup to configure your extender.
  3. Connect all of your devices to the extended network, and make sure the router's Link LED remains lit.
  4. On your router, add all the Online Devices' MAC addresses to your router's MAC filter table.
  5. Enable the router's MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL to complete the configuration.

Documents / Resources

References

• TP-Link Product Support - Wireless Networking Equipment Support
• TP-Link: Your Smart Home, Simplified
• http://forum.tp-link.com
• Trying to Configure the Range Extender? | TP-Link

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