TP-Link RE315 User Manual

TP-Link RE315 User Manual

Ac1200/ac750 wi-fi range extender
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User Guide
AC1200/AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender
RE315/RE215
REV1.0.0 1910012814
© 2020 TP-Link

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  • Page 1 User Guide AC1200/AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE315/RE215 REV1.0.0 1910012814 © 2020 TP-Link...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4. 3. 1. Add TP-Link ID to Manage the Extender ......
  • Page 3 5. 4. Specify DHCP Server Settings ..........30 5.
  • Page 4: About This Guide

    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: 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 6: 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 7: Port And Button Description

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Extender 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 white network and is in a suitable location.
  • Page 8: 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 9: Power On The Extender

    2. For safety, only plug the extender in upright direction as shown below. 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.
  • Page 10 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. 5. (Optional) Enable Join OneMesh to copy the router’s wireless settings for seamless roaming.
  • Page 11: Method 2: Via A Web Browser

    Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 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 Signal LED turns solid white.
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Wi-Fi: On Turn Wi-Fi O TP-Link_Extender Join Other Network... Create Network... Open Network Preferences... 2. Follow the instructions of the Quick Setup Wizard to connect the extender to your host router. 1 ) Launch a web browser, enter http://tplinkrepeater.net http://192.168.0.254 the address bar, and then create a password to log in.
  • Page 13 5 ) Either keep the default SSIDs (network names) or customize them for the extended networks, and then click 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...
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 6 ) Follow web instructions to relocate your extender for optimal Wi-Fi coverage and performance, and then click DONE. Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and click FINISH to enjoy the internet.
  • Page 15: Method 3: Via The Wps Button

    Set Up Internet Connection Tip: If you connect the extender to a TP-Link OneMesh router and a success screen as below appears at the end of the setup, the extender has successfully joined the router’s OneMesh network and copied the router’s wireless settings.
  • Page 16 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. (Optional) If the extender connects to a dual band router, repeat steps 1 and 2 above to connect to the other band.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Extended Network Names: Router’s network name with _EXT at the end Same as your OneMesh router Passwords: Same as your router Solid On Note: • If you want to customize the extended network name, refer to Configure Wireless Network.
  • Page 18: Chapter 3 Onemesh With Seamless Roaming

    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 • Remove Extender from OneMesh Network...
  • Page 19: What's 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/One-Mesh/compatibility.
  • Page 20: How To Set Up A Onemesh Network

    OneMesh with Seamless Roaming How to Set Up a OneMesh Network Once the extender is connected to a TP-Link OneMesh router via web browser or WPS button, the extender will automatically join the router’s OneMesh network and copy the router’s wireless settings. You can manually join a OneMesh network during the configuration via the TP-Link Tether app.
  • Page 21: Method 2: Via A Web Browser

    Chapter 3 OneMesh with Seamless Roaming 3 2 2 Method 2: Via a Web Browser 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 > OneMesh and enable Join OneMesh.
  • Page 22: Remove Extender From Onemesh Network

    OneMesh network. 3. Click Remove Device. 3 3 2 Method 2: Via a Web Browser 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 > OneMesh and disable Join OneMesh.
  • Page 23 Chapter 3 OneMesh with Seamless Roaming...
  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: Manage The Extender Via The Tp-Link Tether App

    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.
  • Page 29: 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 • Specify DHCP Server Settings •...
  • Page 30: 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 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 31: 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 your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.
  • Page 32 Chapter 5 Customize Your 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. In this case, all the wireless settings of this band will be invalid.
  • Page 33: Change Lan Settings

    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 your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings >...
  • Page 34: Set High Speed Mode

    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://tplinkrepeater.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings >...
  • Page 35: Set Access Control

    Access Control is not available when your range extender is in a OneMesh network, where it automatically synchronizes network settings from your host router. 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 >...
  • Page 36 Chapter 5 Customize Your Network • To block specific device(s): Note: Devices connected to the extender via an Ethernet cable cannot be blocked. 1. Select Blacklist and click Add. 2. Select the device to be blocked in the Add Devices table.
  • Page 37: 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 your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings >...
  • Page 38 Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 3. Select your desired Wi-Fi coverage level for the extender. 4. Click SAVE.
  • Page 39: Chapter 6 More Features Of Your Extender

    Chapter More Features of Your Extender This chapter explains how to use the extender as a wireless adapter and as an access point . It contains the following sections: • Use Your Extender as a Wireless Adapter • Transform Your Existing Wired Network to a Wireless One...
  • Page 40: Use Your Extender As A Wireless Adapter

    The extender can work as an access point, transforming your existing wired network to a wireless one. 6 2 1 To Set Up the Extender as an Access Point 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Click Change Mode in the top right corner of the page.
  • Page 41: To Connect Your Wireless Devices To The Extender Via Wps

    Chapter 6 More Features of Your Extender 4. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 5. Go to Settings > Quick Setup to configure your extender. 1 ) Customize your wireless SSID and password and click NEXT.
  • Page 42 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 your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Wireless >...
  • Page 43 Chapter 6 More Features of Your Extender • Push Button (Recommended): Click Start and push the WPS button on the client device within 2 minutes. • Push AP’s WPS button: Press the AP’s WPS button, then enable WPS on your device within 2 minutes.
  • Page 44: 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 45: 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://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.
  • Page 46: Control Leds

    The LEDs of the extender indicate its activities and status. You can turn off LEDs when you don’t need them. 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 >...
  • Page 47: Upgrade The Firmware

    Time Settings to modify the time. 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 extender to the latest firmware version.
  • Page 48: Online Upgrade

    Chapter 7 Manage Your Extender 7 4 1 Online Upgrade 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 > Firmware Upgrade. 3. Click CHECK FOR UPGRADE and follow the web instructions to upgrade online.
  • Page 49 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 > Backup & Restore. • To backup configuration settings: Click BACK UP to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer.
  • Page 50: Reboot The Extender

    2. We strongly recommend you backup the current configuration settings before resetting the extender. Reboot the Extender You can reboot your extender to clear cache and enhance running performance if needed. 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 >...
  • Page 51: Change Login Password

    Change Login Password The account management feature allows you to change your login username and password of the web management webpage. 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 >...
  • Page 52 Chapter 7 Manage Your Extender...
  • Page 53 FACTORY RESTORE. Q2 What should I do if I forget my login password? • If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, or you have enabled the Password Recovery feature of the extender, click Forgot Password? on the login page and then follow the instructions to reset it.
  • Page 54 • 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 http://192.168.0.254 in a web browser and press Enter.
  • Page 55 FCC compliance information statement Product Name: AC1200/ AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender Model Number: RE315/ RE215 Responsible Party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc. Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com...
  • Page 56 This device is restricted in indoor environment only. 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 57 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 RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of...
  • Page 58 L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; 2.
  • Page 59 • 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): Type designation (Type): Equipment name: RE315 AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE215 AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender 單元 限用物質及其化學符號 Unit Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 鉛 汞 鎘 六價鉻 多溴聯苯...
  • Page 60 Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України. Safety Information • Operating Temperature: 0°C~40°C (32°F~104°F) • Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us.
  • Page 61 Symbol Explanation 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. User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.

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