TP-Link RE200 Operation & User’s Manual

Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1. 1. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 1. 2. Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Chapter 6. More Features of Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 6. 1. Use Your Extender as a Wireless Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 6. 2. Transform Your Existing Wired Network to a Wireless One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 6. ...

This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide provides instructions for quick internet setup, while this guide contains details of each function and demonstrates how to configure them. Features available in this range extender may vary by model and software version. Range extender availability may also vary by region or ISP. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may ...

Extender This chapter introduces what the extender can do and its appearance. It contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Appearance ...

1. 1. 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. 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 ...

1. 2. 1. LED Explanation You can check the extender’s working status by following the LED Explanation table. Name Status Indication 5GHz On/Off The extender is connected or not connected to the 5GHz wireless network of your host router. 2.4GHz On/Off The extender is connected or not connected to the 2.4GHz wireless network of your host router. (Signal) Solid green The extender is connected to your router’s wi ...

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 ...

2. 1. Power on the Extender Plug the extender into an electrical outlet next to your router, and then wait until the Power LED turns solid on. Solid On Note: 1. The operating temperature should be between 0°C and 40°C (32°F - 104°F). 2. For safety, only plug the extender in upright directions as shown below. 2. 2. Set Up the Extender There are three ways to set up the extender: via the TP-Link Tether app, via a ...

3. Tap the + icon on the upper-right corner and select Range Extender. 4. Follow app instructions to set up your extender. 5. (Optional) If the extender connects to a OneMesh router, enable Join OneMesh to copy the router’s wireless settings for seamless roaming. For more information about OneMesh, refer to OneMesh with Seamless Roaming. Tip: It is recommended to enable Smart Connect on your host router to enjoy a s ...

Tip: For more intuitive location assistant, access extender settings via Tether and go to Tools > Location Assistant. You can also manage your extender via Tether, such as controlling LEDs, sharing passwords of your networks and blocking devices. 7. Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy the Internet. 2. 2. 2. Method 2: Via a Web Browser 1. Connect your computer to the extender wirelessly as follows: • Fo ...

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. Note: 1. If your host router does not support 5GHz wireless network, please click SKIP to continue. 2. It is recommended to ...

4 ) Confirm your host network password. 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 Roaming. ...

6 ) Follow web instructions to relocate your extender for optimal Wi-Fi coverage and performance, and then click DONE. 7 ) Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy the internet. ...

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. For more information, refer to OneMesh with Seamless Roaming. 2. 2. 3. Method 3: Via the WPS Button Use this way if your router has a WPS button. The button might look like one of the ...

2. Wait until the Signal LED changes to solid on, which indicates that the 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 or 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. 4. Relocate your extender for optimal Wi-Fi coverage and perfor ...

Tip: • If you want to customize the extended network name, refer to Configure Wireless Network. • If you cannot find the network names with _EXT in your Wi-Fi network list, this means that the extender has been connected to a OneMesh router and automatically copied its wireless settings. For more information, refer to OneMesh with Seamless Roaming. ...

Roaming This chapter introduces the TP-Link OneMeshTM feature. It contains the following sections: • What‘s a OneMesh Network • How to Set Up a OneMesh Network • Remove Extender from OneMesh Network ...

3. 1. What‘s a OneMesh Network TP-Link OneMesh router and TP-Link OneMesh extenders work together to form one unified Wi-Fi network. Walk through your home and stay connected with the fastest possible speeds thanks to OneMesh’s seamless coverage. INTERNET SAME Network Name & Password for seamless roaming Unified Wi-Fi Network Router and extenders share the same wireless settings, including network name, p ...

3. 2. 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. For more information about setting up the extender with OneMesh network, refer to Set ...