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Paul Steiner
How to setup a Tplink exteder?
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To setup Tplink range extender follow these steps:-
>Plugin the range extender into the wall socket near to your home router for the initial setup.
*If you made any change on the extender before, then reset the extender by pressing reset button for at least 30 seconds.
>Connect any of your wireless device with tplink extender wireless network.
>Open any browser and in the address bar type 192.168.1.254 or 192.168.0.254 or http://tplinkrepeater.net
>Now you will see the setup wizard in the page, follow the instructions to setup the range extender
>If you want you can change the name of extended network and password of your choice that you want for it.
>Now save the settings and range extender will reboot after saving the settings.
>Once extender lights get solid connect your devices to the extended network and try to go online so that we can check that extender setup done successfully.
To Setup new Extender:
Just press the WPS on your router/modem first for 1-2 seconds, then press the WPS on extender for 3-5 seconds.
Now wait for 2 minutes.
The difference in light color and pattern will confirm its connection.
For Used/ old Extender: If its an used extender then first reset it using a paper clip to press the reset button in a tiny hole for 30 seconds.
Now its brand new, or by default one.
Wait for 2 minutes after reset then proceed further as setup New Extender.
Its now extending your home network with same password as of your home wifi.
Note:
1. During setup, make sure that the extender is placed within 7-10 feet at the time of setup, or in the same room.
2. Two minutes patience is the critical part that make the difference between success and failure in Setup.
3. Best of luck
In order to configure the range extender you need to follow the instructions below:
> plug in your extender near to the router for the initial setup within 10 feets
> Press the WPS button on the router for 3 -4 seconds and then on the Extender for 3- 4 Seconds
> Once you see the light stopped flashing on the extender it means the extender is setup now
Step 2
> Connect your computer wireless to the extended network
> pull up browser and at the very top type in 192.168.0.254 or 192.168.1.254
> You will get through a login window default username: admin and the Password : admin
> click on quick setup and Continue , Follow the instructions to complete the setup