Range Extender Mode
1. Configure
A.
Place the router next to your host router and power it on.
B
.
Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by
using the
SSID
(network name) and
Wireless Password
printed on the
label at the bottom of the router.
C
.
Launch a web browser and enter
http://tplinkwifi.net
in the address bar.
Create a password to log in.
D.
Click
Change Mode
on the top right corner and select
Range Extender
Mode
. Wait for the router to reboot.
E.
Use
http://tplinkwifi.net
to log in to the web management page and follow
the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection.
In this mode, the router boosts the existing wireless coverage in your home.
Place the router about
halfway
between your host router and the Wi-Fi
“dead” zone. The location you choose must be within the range of your
existing host network.
2. Relocate
Access Point Mode
In this mode, the router transforms your existing wired network to a wireless
one.
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FAQ (
Frequently Asked Questions
)
Appearance
Internet LED
LAN LED
Wi-Fi LED
Orange
Green
Green
WPS/RESET
Button
Press for 1 second to enable the WPS function.
Press and hold for more than 5 seconds to reset the router to its factory default settings.
* To avoid device damage, do not disconnect or power off your router during the upgrade.
Blinking:
The WAN port is not connected while in Router Mode.
Solid on:
The wireless function is enabled.
Blinking:
WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes.
Green
Solid on:
At least one LAN port is connected.
Solid on:
Router/WISP Mode: Internet is available.
Access Point Mode: The WAN port is connected.
Range Extender Mode: The router is connected to the host network.
Blinking:
The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded*.
Item
Description
WISP Mode
In this mode, the router connects to the ISP network wirelessly in areas
without wired service.
A
.
Power on the router.
B
.
Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly
by using the
SSID
(network name) and
Wireless Password
printed on
the label at the bottom of the router.
C
.
Launch a web browser and enter
http://tplinkwifi.net
in the address
bar. Create a password to log in.
D.
Click
Change Mode
on the top right corner and select
WISP Mode
.
Wait for the router to reboot.
E.
Use
http://tplinkwifi.net
to log in to the web management page and
follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection.
Router
Devices
Public Wi-Fi
Backup & Restore
(or
System > Backup & Restore
in Access Point Mode and
Range Extender Mode), and locate the
Factory Default Restore
section. Then Click
FACTORY
RESTORE
. The router will restore and reboot automatically.
Q4. What can I do if I forgot my web management password?
Refer to
FAQ > Q3
to reset the router, then create a password to log in.
Q5. What can I do if I forgot my wireless network password?
The factory default wireless password is printed on the label of the router.
Connect a computer directly to the router using an Ethernet cable. Log in to the
router’s web management page, and go to
Wireless
to obtain or reset your wireless
password.
Q1. What can I do if the login window does not appear?
Reboot your router and try again.
If the computer is set to a static IP address, change its settings to obtain an IP
address and DNS server address automatically.
Verify that
http://tplinkwifi.net
or
http://192.168.0.1
is correctly entered in the web
browser. Alternatively, enter
http://192.168.1.1
in the web browser and press
Enter
.
Use another web browser and try again.
Disable and then enable the network adapter being used.
Q2. What can I do if I cannot access the internet when in Router mode?
Reboot your modem and router, then try again.
Check if the internet is working normally by connecting a computer directly to the
modem using an Ethernet cable. If it is not, contact your Internet Service Provider.
Log in to the web management page of the router, and go to the
Network Map
page to check whether the WAN IP address is valid or not. If it is not, check the
hardware connection or contact your internet service provider.
For cable modem users, log in to the web management page of the router. Go to
Advanced
>
Network
>
Internet
and locate the
MAC Clone
section. Select
Clone
Current Device MAC
, and click
SAVE
. Then reboot both the modem and the router.
Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?
With the router powered on, press and hold the
WPS/RESET
button on the back
panel of the router at least 5 seconds until the Internet LED blinks. The router will
reboot.
Log in to the web management page of the router. Go to
Advanced
>
System
>
Solid on:
Router Mode: The WAN port is connected, but internet is not available.
Access Point Mode: The WAN port is not connected.
Range Extender Mode: The router is not connected to the host network.
WISP Mode: Internet is not available.
Safety Information
Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Devices
Router
Wired Router
Ethernet4
Ethernet3
Ethernet1
Ethernet2
Internet
Ethernet4
Ethernet
Internet
WAN
Devices
Host Router
Router
Extended Network
Host Network
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.
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.
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Note:
You can also go to
Advanced
>
Operation Mode
to switch to
Access Point Mode
.
A
.
Power on the router.
B
.
Connect the router’s WAN port to your wired router’s Ethernet port via
an Ethernet cable as shown above.
C
.
Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by
using the
SSID
(network name) and
Wireless Password
printed on the
label at the bottom of the router.
D.
Launch a web browser and enter
http://tplinkwifi.net
in the address bar.
Create a password to log in.
E.
Click
Change Mode
on the top right corner and select
Access Point
Mode
. Wait for the router to reboot.
F.
Use
http://tplinkwifi.net
to log in to the web management page and
follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection.
Note:
You can also go to
Advanced
>
Operation Mode
to switch to
Range Extender Mode
.
Note:
You can also go to
Advanced
>
Operation Mode
to switch to
WISP Mode
.
