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About This Guide

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 the range extender may vary by model and software version. 
The 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

Description

Underline

Underlined words or phrases are hyperlinks. You can click to redirect to a 

website or a specific section.

 

Teal

Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in teal, including the 

menus, items, buttons and so on.

>

The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page. 

For example,

 Advanced 

Wireless

 > 

MAC Filtering

 means the MAC Filtering 

function page is under the Wireless menu that is located in the Advanced tab.

Note:

Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.

Tip:

Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.

More Info

The latest software, management app and utility are available from 

Download Center

 at 

https://www.tp-link.com/support/

.

The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the 

package of the extender.
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/

.

Speed/Coverage Disclaimer

Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 

802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are 

not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building 

materials, physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local 

interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and 

network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, 

connection quality, and client condition.

Summary of Contents for RE215

Page 1: ...REV1 0 0 1910012814 2020 TP Link AC1200 AC750 Wi Fi Range Extender RE315 RE215 User Guide...

Page 2: ...w to Set Up a OneMesh Network 17 3 2 1 Method 1 Via the TP Link Tether App 17 3 2 2 Method 2 Via a Web Browser 18 3 3 Remove Extender from OneMesh Network 19 3 3 1 Method 1 Via the TP Link Tether App...

Page 3: ...to a Wireless One 37 6 2 1 To Set Up the Extender as an Access Point 37 6 2 2 To Connect Your Wireless Devices to the Extender via WPS 38 Chapter 7 Manage Your Extender 41 7 1 Set System Time 42 7 2 C...

Page 4: ...is type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device Tip Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device More Info The latest software management app and...

Page 5: ...Chapter 1 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: ...router s WPS button if available followed by the extender s WPS button Alternatively follow the Quick Setup instructions on the extender s web management page Once the extender is connected to a route...

Page 7: ...tablished 2 4G On Off The extender is connected or not connected to the 2 4GHz wireless network of your host router 5G On Off The extender is connected or not connected to the 5GHz wireless network of...

Page 8: ...nnection 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...

Page 9: ...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 Meth...

Page 10: ...ming 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 seamless connection between dual band networ...

Page 11: ...twork and enjoy the internet Tip For more intuitive location assistance access extender settings via Tether and go to Tools Location Assistant You can also manage your extender via Tether such as cont...

Page 12: ...192 168 0 254 in the address bar and then create a password to log in Note If the login window does not appear please refer to FAQ 2 Select your host router s 2 4GHz SSID network name enter its passwo...

Page 13: ...ork name and password Refer to your host router s user guide to enable Smart Connect 4 Confirm your host network password 5 EitherkeepthedefaultSSIDs networknames orcustomizethemfortheextended network...

Page 14: ...Up Internet Connection 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 click FINISH to en...

Page 15: ...ssfully 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...

Page 16: ...r band 4 Relocate your extender for optimal Wi Fi coverage and performance 1 Plug in the extender about halfway between your router and the Wi Fi dead zone The location you choose must be within the r...

Page 17: ...r router Solid On Note 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...

Page 18: ...neMesh with Seamless 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 OneM...

Page 19: ...luding network name password access control settings and more Seamless Roaming Devices automatically switch between your router and extenders as you move through your home for the fastest possible spe...

Page 20: ...extender before joining the OneMesh network choose one of the methods below to set up a OneMesh network Note Before setting up a OneMesh network it is recommended to enable Smart Connect on your host...

Page 21: ...neMesh and enable Join OneMesh Tip If your host router does not support OneMesh you need to reselect a host network first Go to Wireless Connect to Host Network and follow the instructions to complete...

Page 22: ...want to remove from the OneMesh network 2 Go to Tools OneMesh and disable OneMesh Or 1 Launch Tether and select your host router of the OneMesh network 2 Go to Tools OneMesh and select the extender y...

Page 23: ...20 Chapter 3 OneMesh with Seamless Roaming...

Page 24: ...me the TP Link Cloud will notify you when an important firmware upgrade is avaliable Surely you can also manage multiple TP Link Cloud devices with a single TP Link ID This chapter introduces how to r...

Page 25: ...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 re...

Page 26: ...ink ID used to log in to the extender for the first time will be automatically bound as the Admin account An admin account can add or remove other TP Link IDs to or from the same extender as Users All...

Page 27: ...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 4 The new TP L...

Page 28: ...arch TP Link Tether or simply scan the QR code to download and install the app OR 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...

Page 29: ...w 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 Setting...

Page 30: ...the host networks Please go to Wireless Connect to Host Network to check whether the host network passwords are correct If the problem still exists relocate the extender closer to the router to achie...

Page 31: ...available networks Note It is unable to change host network settings when the extender is in a OneMesh network 3 Select the 2 4GHz host network you want to extend Note If the network you want to exten...

Page 32: ...rk 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 have changed the wireless settings via a wireless device you will be disconn...

Page 33: ...ect Use the following IP address 4 Enter a new IP Address as needed and leave the Subnet Mask as the default settings 5 Enter the gateway that is in the same subnet as the IP Address The gateway is us...

Page 34: ...e wireless band this feature can increase the overall performance of your wireless network Note Before enabling this feature please go to Settings Wireless Extended Network and check that the 2 4GHz a...

Page 35: ...c devices from accessing the internet for a specific period Note Access Control is not available when your range extender is in a OneMesh network where it automatically synchronizes network settings f...

Page 36: ...s 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 3 Click ADD and the selected device s wi...

Page 37: ...r the Device Name and MAC Address if you add devices manually 3 Click SAVE 5 7 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 V...

Page 38: ...35 Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 3 Select your desired Wi Fi coverage level for the extender 4 Click SAVE...

Page 39: ...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...

Page 40: ...6 2 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 6 2 1 To Set Up the Extender as an Acce...

Page 41: ...to configure your extender 1 Customize your wireless SSID and password and click NEXT 2 Confirm the information and click FINISH 6 Connect the extender to your modem or wired router via an Ethernet c...

Page 42: ...evices 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 WPS 3 Enable WPS 4 Connect via WPS Client s PIN Enable Client s PIN and...

Page 43: ...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 devic...

Page 44: ...nts 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 Reboot th...

Page 45: ...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 2 Go to Settings System Tools Time Settings To get...

Page 46: ...To turn off the LEDs Disable LED Status To specify a time period when LEDs are off 1 Select Night Mode 2 Specify the LED off time period Note The effective LED off time is based on the time of the ext...

Page 47: ...ommitted 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...

Page 48: ...with your TP Link ID or 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 f...

Page 49: ...o restore previous settings from a saved file 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 Duri...

Page 50: ...nfiguration settings before resetting the extender 7 6 Reboot the Extender You can reboot your extender to clear cache and enhance running performance if needed 1 Visit http tplinkrepeater net and log...

Page 51: ...he old password Then enter the new password twice case sensitive and click SAVE 4 Use the new password for future logins 7 8 Check System Log If the extender is not working properly you can save the s...

Page 52: ...49 Chapter 7 Manage Your Extender...

Page 53: ...at should I do if I forget my wireless password In Range Extender mode the extender shares the same wireless passwords as those of your host networks In Access Point mode please connect your computer...

Page 54: ...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 Interne...

Page 55: ...se harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the fol...

Page 56: ...ations The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any othe...

Page 57: ...tp 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 exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of h...

Page 58: ...dans la bande 5150 5250 MHz est r serv uniquement pour une utilisation l int rieur afin de r duire les risques de brouillage pr judiciable aux syst mes de satellites mobiles utilisant les m mes canau...

Page 59: ...1 wt 0 01 wt Note 1 Exceeding 0 1 wt and exceeding 0 01 wt indicate that the percentage content of the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition 2 Note 2 indica...

Page 60: ...s devices are not allowed The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device We cannot...

Page 61: ...is 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 compet...

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