TP-Link RE210 Network Router User Manual


 
Refer to Step 5 of Option 1 to relocate your
Range Extender.
Entertainment Adapter
Troubleshooting
The Range extender can be used as a wireless
adapter to connect any Ethernet-enabled device,
such as a Blu-ray player, game console, DVR, or smart
TV, to your wireless network.
First, connect the extender to your Wi-Fi network by
following the instructions in Option 1 or Option 2,
then connect an Ethernet-enabled device to the
extender using an Ethernet cable as shown in the
diagram on the right.
1
Plug the extender into an electrical outlet
near your router, and wait until the Power
LED is lit and solid green.
A. Press the WPS button on your router/AP and immediately press the RE button on your extender.
2
OPTION
Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Power On
3
Relocate
2
Connect
Important: Please use Option 1 if your router does not support WPS.
Keep away from
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Choose a location away from Bluetooth devices and other
household electronics, such as cordless phone, microwave,
and baby monitor, etc., to minimize signal interference.
Both 2.4GHz and 5GHz extended networks share the same SSID (network name) and password as your main network.
Ideal Range Extender Placement
Main Network
5GHz
2.4GHz
The RE LED should change
from blinking to a solid state after
about 1 minute, indicating that
WPS connection is successful.
If not, please use Option 1.
RE
Power
RE
Power
Smart TV Game Console Desktop
Ethernet Connection
1
2
What do I do if I cannot access the
Extender’s web-based interface?
Make sure your computer is
connected to the extended network.
Make sure your computer is set to
obtain an IP address automatically.
3
My router has no WPS button, how do I connect
the Range extender?
Your router does not support WPS, please use Option
1 to set up the extender.
How do I restore the extender to its factory
default settings?
While the extender is plugged into an electrical outlet,
press and hold the Reset button until all the LEDs turn
on momentarily, then release the button.
4
RE
Power
Extended Network
Why does the RE LED not change to a
solid state after completing Option 1?
You may have entered the incorrect Wi-Fi
password of your main network during the
conguration. Please log into the Extender's
web-based interface to check the password
and try again.
If the RE LED still does not change to a
solid state, please reset the extender and go
through the conguration again.
B. If you are connecting the extender to a dual-band router, but only 2.4GHz or 5GHz LED is on,
repeat step A to connect the other band.
1. For more information about using WPS on your router, please refer to the router manufacturer's user guide.
2. The WPS function in some routers may be disabled by default. If the WPS connection fails, please use Option 1.
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