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Chapter 6
Use Your Extender as an Access Point
6. 2. Connect Wireless Devices to the Extender
Method 1: Connect to the extender manually
You can connect your wireless devices to the extender by using the extender’s wireless
network names and passwords.
Method 2: Connect to the extender via WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) provides an easier way to set up a secure Wi-Fi connection.
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
Settings
>
Wireless
>
WPS
.
3. Enable
WPS
.
4. Connect via WPS:
• AP’s PIN: Enable
AP’s PIN
and enter the PIN on your device. You can click
Generate
to get a new PIN or click
Default
to restore the PIN to its factory one.
• Push Button (Recommended): Click
Connect
and push the WPS button on the
client device.
• PIN code: Enter the client’s PIN, and click
Connect
.
