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Summary of Contents for RE505X

Page 1: ...Wi Fi 6 Range Extender RE505X RE603X RE605X RE705X User Guide 2021 TP Link 1910013048 REV1 3 0 ...

Page 2: ...hTM Network 15 3 2 How to Set Up a OneMeshTM Network 16 Chapter 4 TP Link Cloud Service 17 4 1 Register a TP Link ID 18 4 2 Change Your TP Link ID Information 18 4 3 Manage the User TP Link IDs 19 4 3 1 Add TP Link ID to Manage the Extender 20 4 3 2 Remove TP Link ID s from Managing the Extender 20 4 4 Manage the Extender via the TP Link Tether App 21 Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 22 5 1 Check ...

Page 3: ... 6 6 Change Login Password 36 6 7 Check System Log 37 Chapter 7 More Features of Your Extender 39 7 1 Use Your Extender as a Wireless Adapter 40 7 2 Transform Your Existing Wired Network to a Wireless One 40 Method 1 Connect to the extender manually 42 Method 2 Connect to the extender via WPS 42 FAQ 43 ...

Page 4: ...sult 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 Operating temperature storage temperature...

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: ... the 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 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 TP Link Tether App...

Page 7: ...uter Blinking WPS connection is in progress Off No wireless connection is established 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 your host router 1 2 2 Button Description Button Description WPS Press the WPS button on your host router and immediately p...

Page 8: ...onnection 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: ...rection 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 Launch the Tether app and log in with your TP Link ID Note I...

Page 10: ...to set up your extender 5 Optional If your host router supports OneMesh you can enable Join Onemesh to copy the router s wireless settings for seamless roaming For more information about Onemesh refer to OneMeshTM with Seamless Roaming 6 Relocate your extender to optimize Wi Fi coverage and performance and enjoy the extended network ...

Page 11: ...ar 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 the top right corner of the screen and connect to the extender s network TP Link_Extender Wi Fi On Turn Wi Fi Off Join Other Network ...

Page 12: ...ame 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 If your host router does not support 5GHz wireless network please click Skip to continue 4 Confirm your host network password ...

Page 13: ...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 OneMeshTM with Seamless Roaming 6 Follow web instructions to relocate your extender for optimal Wi Fi coverage and performance and then click Done ...

Page 14: ...ed network and enjoy the internet 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 these 1 Press the WPS button on your host router and then press the WPS button on the extender for 1 second within 2 minutes ...

Page 15: ...mes Router s network name with _EXT at the end Passwords Same as your 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 the extender has been connected to a OneMesh router and automatically copied its wireless settings For more information refer to One...

Page 16: ...r from router No connection Tip 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 6 Enjoy Connect to the extended network and enjoy the internet ...

Page 17: ...Chapter 3 OneMeshTM with Seamless Roaming This chapter introduces the TP Link OneMeshTM feature It contains the following sections What s a OneMeshTM Network How to Set Up a OneMeshTM Network ...

Page 18: ...ncluding 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 speeds Easy Setup and Management Set up a OneMeshTM 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...

Page 19: ...ly join the router s OneMeshTM network and copy the router s wireless settings You can manage all mesh devices in the OneMeshTM network all on your router s web page If you want to remove the extender from the OneMeshTM network follow the steps below 1 Visit http tplinkrepeater net and log in with the password you set for the extender 2 Go to Settings OneMesh and toggle off Join OneMesh ...

Page 20: ...ime 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 register a new TP Link ID bind or unbind TP Link IDs to manage your cloud device and the Tether app with which you can manage your home network no matter where you may find yourself It contains the fo...

Page 21: ...ser TP Link ID refer to 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 If you want to unbind the admin TP Link ID from your extender please go to Settings TP Link Cloud an click Unbind in t...

Page 22: ...Link 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 accounts can monitor and manage the extender locally or remotely but user accounts cannot Reset the extender to its factory default settings either on the web management page or in the Tether app ...

Page 23: ...f 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 Link ID will be displayed in the Bound Accounts table as a User 4 3 2 Remove TP Link ID s from Managing the Extender 1 Visit http tplinkrepeater net and log in with your TP Link ID 2 Go to Settings TP...

Page 24: ...earch 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 your device to the extender s or host router s wireless network 4 Go back to the Tether app select the model of your extender and log in with the password your set for the extender 5 Manage your ext...

Page 25: ...uides 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 Adjust Wi Fi Coverage Set Access Control Set High Speed Mode ...

Page 26: ...nnect to the host networks Please go to Settings Wireless Connect to Network to check whether the host network passwords are correct If the problem still exists relocate the extender closer to the router to achieve better signal quality The extender is connected to the host networks but is not transmitting data Please check the internet connection of your router The extender is connected to the ro...

Page 27: ...ample 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 pleas...

Page 28: ... 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 have changed 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 ...

Page 29: ... 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 5 Enter the gateway that is in the same subnet as the IP address The gateway is usually the LAN IP address of your router 6 Enter the DNS IP address provided by your ISP 7 Click Save 5 4 Adjust Wi Fi Coverage You can set the e...

Page 30: ...der 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 Select Blacklist and click Sav...

Page 31: ... 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 Save To permit specific device s 1 Select Whitelist and click Save ...

Page 32: ...ess band this feature can increase the overall performance of your wireless network Notes 1 This function is not available when the extender is in a OneMesh network 2 Before enabling this feature please go to Settings Wireless Extended Network and check that the 2 4GHz and 5GHz bands are both enabled Additionally if you are going to disable the 2 4GHz network it s recommended to first make sure al...

Page 33: ...Customize Your Network 4 Select the Auto mode The extender will decide which band the high speed network will work on based on its wireless connection to your host router The other band will be disabled 5 Click Save ...

Page 34: ...apter 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 Change Login Password Check System Log ...

Page 35: ...repeater 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 system time 1 Select your local Time Zone from the drop down list 2 Click Save To set up Daylight Saving Time 1 Select Enable Daylight Saving Time 2 Select the Start and End date and time of the daylight saving time at your local time zone 3 Click Save 6 2 Contro...

Page 36: ...ve time schedule for Night Mode is based on the system time of the extender Refer to Set System Time to get the correct system time 3 Click Save 6 3 Set 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 your TP Link ID or the password you set for the extender 2 Go to Settings Advanced Settin...

Page 37: ...for free Notes Make sure the latest firmware file is matched with the hardware version as shown in the download section of the Support page Make sure that you have a stable connection between the extender and your computer Backup your extender configuration Do NOT power off the extender during the firmware upgrade To upgrade the firmware online 1 Visit http tplinkrepeater net and log in with your ...

Page 38: ...the downloaded new firmware file and then click Upgrade 5 Wait a few minutes for the firmware upgrade to complete and the extender to reboot 6 5 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 ne...

Page 39: ...estore process do not power off or reset the extender To reset the extender to factory default settings 1 Click Factory Restore to restore all configuration settings to default values or click Restore if you want to keep you login and cloud account information 2 Wait a few minutes for the reset and reboot Notes During the reset process do not power off the extender We strongly recommend you backup...

Page 40: ... Save 4 Use the new password for future logins 6 7 Check 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 your TP Link ID or 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...

Page 41: ...38 Chapter 6 Manage Your Extender ...

Page 42: ...r 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 43: ...er Smart TV Game Console Desktop 7 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 7 2 1 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 Mode in the top right corner of the page Select A...

Page 44: ...p tplinkrepeater net and log in with your TP Link ID or 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 ...

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