TP-Link RE500X Operation & User’s Manual

3 1 What‘s a OneMesh Network TP-Link OneMeshTM router and TP-Link OneMeshTM 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 Router Extender Unified Wi-Fi Network Router and extenders share the same wireless settings, including network name, password, access control settings and more. Seamless Roaming Devices automatically switch between your router and exten ...

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. Note: 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 not reflect your actual range extender experience. Conventions In this guide the following conventions are used: Convention Descripti ...

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 Attention: For safety, only plug the extender in upright direction 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 web browser, or via the WPS button. 2 2 1 Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App 1. Launch the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search TP-Link Tether or simply scan the QR code to download and install the app. OR 2. ...

4. Click Save. 5 5 Set Access Control Access Control allows you to permit or block specific devices from accessing the internet for a specific period. Tip: 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://tplinkrepeater.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Access Control. 3. Enable Access Control. • To block specific device(s): 1. S ...

3 1 What‘s a OneMesh Network TP-Link OneMeshTM router and TP-Link OneMeshTM 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 Router Extender Unified Wi-Fi Network Router and extenders share the same wireless settings, including network name, password, access control settings and more. Seamless Roaming Devices automatically switch between your router and exten ...

Laptop Smartphone Tablet 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. Connections are available Wireless Network Connection TP-Link_Extender Connect automatically Connect √ • For Mac OS X Users 1 ) Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any). 2 ) Click the Wi-Fi icon in th ...

4. Click Save. 5 5 Set Access Control Access Control allows you to permit or block specific devices from accessing the internet for a specific period. Tip: 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://tplinkrepeater.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Access Control. 3. Enable Access Control. • To block specific device(s): 1. S ...

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 Attention: For safety, only plug the extender in upright direction 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 web browser, or via the WPS button. 2 2 1 Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App 1. Launch the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search TP-Link Tether or simply scan the QR code to download and install the app. OR 2. ...