TP-LINK RE600X (01) PDF DOCUMENT

You can check the working status of your TP-LINK RE600X by observing its LEDs. The following table explains the indications for Range Extender Mode:

Follow these steps to set up your extender using the Tether app:

1. First, plug the extender into an electrical outlet next to your router and wait until the Power LED turns solid on. For safety, only plug the extender in an upright direction.

2. Download and install the TP-Link Tether app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

3. Launch the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have one, you will need to create one first.

4. Tap the ‘+’ icon in the upper-right corner of the app and select ‘Range Extender’.

5. Follow the in-app instructions to set up your extender. If the extender connects to a OneMesh router, it will automatically copy the router’s wireless settings for seamless roaming.

6. Follow the app instructions to relocate your extender to an optimal location. For more intuitive location assistance, you can access extender settings via Tether and go to Tools > Location Assistant.

7. Connect your devices to the extender wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable to enjoy the internet.

Follow these steps to set up your extender using a web browser:

1. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet next to your router and wait until the Power LED turns solid on.

2. Connect your computer to the extender’s Wi-Fi network. The network name will be ‘TP-Link_Extender’.

– For Windows Users: Unplug any Ethernet cable. Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to the extender’s network.

– For Mac OS X Users: Unplug any Ethernet cable. Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top right corner of the screen and connect to the extender’s network.

3. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254 in the address bar. Create a password to log in.

4. Select your host router’s 2.4GHz SSID (network name), enter its password (not the management password you just created), and click ‘Next’.

5. Select your host router’s 5GHz SSID, enter its password, and click ‘Next’. If your router doesn’t support 5GHz, click ‘Skip’.

6. Confirm your host network passwords.

7. Either keep the default SSIDs for the extended networks or customize them, then click ‘Next’. If you connect to a OneMesh router, the extender will automatically join its network and copy its settings.

8. Follow the on-screen instructions to relocate your extender for optimal Wi-Fi coverage. Plug it in about halfway between your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone. Wait about 2 minutes until the Signal LED turns solid blue.

9. Note down your extended network information and finish the setup. Connect your devices to the extended network wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable.

Use this method if your router has a WPS button. The button might look like a symbol with two circling arrows.

1. Press the WPS button on your host router.

2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the extender for 1 second.

3. Wait until the Signal LED on the extender changes from blinking to solid on. This indicates a successful connection.

4. If your extender connects to a dual-band router, repeat steps 1 and 2 to connect to the other band.

5. Relocate your extender for optimal Wi-Fi coverage and performance. Plug it in about halfway between your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone. The location must be within your router’s range.

6. Wait for about 2 minutes until the Signal LED turns solid blue. If it doesn’t, move the extender closer to the router for better signal quality.

7. Connect your devices and enjoy the internet. The extended network will have the router’s network name with ‘_EXT’ at the end, or it will be the same as your OneMesh router’s name if connected to one. The password will be the same as your router’s.

A TP-Link OneMesh network is formed when a OneMesh router and OneMesh extenders, like the TP-LINK RE600X, work together to create a single, unified Wi-Fi network. This allows you to walk through your home and stay connected with the fastest possible speeds thanks to seamless coverage.

Key benefits include:

– Unified Wi-Fi Network: The router and extenders share the same wireless settings, including network name, password, and access control settings.

– Seamless Roaming: Your devices automatically switch between your router and extenders as you move through your home, ensuring you always have the fastest possible connection.

– Easy Setup and Management: You can set up a OneMesh network easily with a push of the WPS buttons. All network devices can be managed from the Tether app or your router’s web management page.

To manage your OneMesh network:

To leave or join a OneMesh network:

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in with the password you set for the extender.

2. Go to Settings > OneMesh.

3. Toggle ‘Join OneMesh’ off or on according to your needs. This function is only available when the extender is connected to a OneMesh router.

To change wireless settings:

Simply change the wireless settings on your OneMesh router. The TP-LINK RE600X extender will automatically copy the new settings.

To manage devices in the OneMesh network:

1. Connect your computer or smartphone to the extender’s or router’s network.

2. Log in to your router’s web management page (http://tplinkwifi.net).

3. Go to the OneMesh page to view and manage all mesh devices and their clients.

Registering a TP-Link ID allows you to manage your extender via the cloud.

To register a new TP-Link ID:

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in.

2. Go to Settings > TP-Link Cloud.

3. Click ‘Register Now’ and follow the instructions. The first TP-Link ID used to log in will be bound as an Admin.

To change your TP-Link ID information (email or password):

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in with your TP-Link ID.

2. Go to Settings > TP-Link Cloud and focus on the Account Information section.

3. To change your email, click the edit icon behind the email, enter your password and the new email address, then click Save.

4. To change your password, click the edit icon behind the password, enter the current password and then the new password twice, and click Save.

To add or remove other TP-Link IDs:

1. Log in with your Admin TP-Link ID.

2. Go to Settings > TP-Link Cloud and focus on the Bound Accounts section.

3. To add an ID, click ‘+ Bind’, enter another TP-Link ID, and click Save. The new ID will be added as a User.

4. To remove an ID, tick the checkbox next to the ID(s) you want to remove and click ‘Unbind’.

You can view a graphical representation of your extender’s internet status to check if it’s set up correctly.

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in.

2. Go to Settings > Status to view the internet status of your extender.

The status icons will indicate the following:

– The extender runs normally: All connections (Internet, Router, Range Extender, Clients) are shown as connected and working.

– The extender fails to connect to the host networks: There will be an error icon between the Router and the Range Extender. Check your host network passwords in ‘Settings > Wireless > Connect to Network’. If the problem persists, relocate the extender closer to the router.

– The extender is connected but not transmitting data: There will be an error icon between the Internet and the Router. Please check the internet connection of your router.

– The extender is connected to the router abnormally: There will be an error icon between the Router and the Range Extender. Go to ‘Settings > Network’ and try setting your extender to obtain an IP address automatically.

To change or configure the wireless networks on your TP-LINK RE600X, follow these steps:

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in.

To extend a different host network:

1. Go to Settings > Wireless > Connect to Network.

2. Enable ‘Connect to 2.4GHz Network’ (or 5GHz) and click ‘Wireless Scanner’ to find available networks.

3. Select the new host network you want to extend. The SSID and security type will be filled in automatically.

4. If the selected network is encrypted, enter its password in the Password field and click Save.

To enable or disable the extended network:

1. Go to Settings > Wireless > Extended Network.

2. To disable a band, uncheck the ‘Enable’ checkbox for that band. Click Save.

To change the extended network name (SSID):

1. Go to Settings > Wireless > Extended Network.

2. Enter a new name in the ‘Extended 2.4GHz SSID’ or ‘Extended 5GHz SSID’ field. You can also click ‘Copy Host SSID’ to use the same name as your router. Click Save.

To hide the SSID of the extended network:

1. Go to Settings > Wireless > Extended Network.

2. Select ‘Hide SSID broadcast’. The network name will not be displayed in Wi-Fi scans. You will need to manually enter the SSID to join the network. Click Save.

If the default IP address (192.168.0.254) conflicts with another device or your network requires a specific IP subnet, you can change it.

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in.

2. Go to Settings > Network.

3. Select ‘Use the following IP address’.

4. Enter a new IP Address and leave the Subnet Mask as the default setting.

5. Enter the gateway, which is usually the LAN IP address of your router.

6. Enter the DNS IP address provided by your ISP.

7. Click Save.

You can set the extender’s Wi-Fi coverage depending on how large you want your Wi-Fi area to be.

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in.

2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Wi-Fi Coverage.

3. Select your desired Wi-Fi coverage level:

– Maximum Coverage: Provides a long-range Wi-Fi signal but uses more power.

– Intermediate Coverage: Provides a medium-range Wi-Fi signal.

– Minimum Coverage: Provides a short-range Wi-Fi signal and uses less power.

4. Click Save.

Access Control allows you to permit (Whitelist) or block (Blacklist) specific devices from accessing the internet for a defined period. Note: This feature is not available if the extender is in a OneMesh network, as it copies the settings from the router.

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in.

2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Access Control.

3. Enable Access Control.

To block specific devices (Blacklist):

1. Select Blacklist and click Save.

2. In the ‘Online Devices’ table, tick the checkbox next to the device(s) you want to block.

3. Click ‘Block’. The device(s) will be added to the ‘Devices in Blacklist’ table.

4. To set a schedule, click the edit icon in the ‘Devices in Blacklist’ table and set the ‘Effective Time’ for when the block should be active.

To permit specific devices (Whitelist):

1. Select Whitelist and click Save.

2. In the ‘Devices in Whitelist’ table, click ‘Add’.

3. Enter the Device Name and MAC Address. You can also set an ‘Effective Time’ for when access is permitted.

4. Click Save.

High Speed Mode switches off one of the extender’s wireless bands to create one high-performance, super-fast network, which is ideal for HD streaming and gaming. This can increase the overall performance if most of your devices are connected to a single band.

Note: This function is not available when the extender is in a OneMesh network. Before enabling, ensure both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands are enabled under ‘Settings > Wireless > Extended Network’.

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in.

2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > High Speed.

3. Enable High Speed Mode.

4. Select the ‘Auto’ mode. The extender will automatically decide which band to use for the high-speed network based on its connection to your host router. The other band will be disabled.

5. Click Save.

You can use the TP-LINK RE600X as an access point to transform your existing wired network into a wireless one.

To switch to Access Point Mode:

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in.

2. Click ‘Mode’ in the top right corner of the page.

3. Select ‘Access Point’ and click ‘Save’. The extender will reboot and switch to Access Point mode.

To configure settings in Access Point Mode:

1. After the reboot, visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in again.

2. Go to ‘Quick Setup’ to configure your wireless settings (SSID, password).

3. Confirm the information and click ‘Finish’.

4. Connect the extender to your modem or wired router via an Ethernet cable. You can now enjoy Wi-Fi.

Method 1: Connect Manually

You can connect your wireless devices to the extender by finding the extender’s wireless network name (SSID) in your device’s Wi-Fi list and entering the password you set during configuration.

Method 2: Connect via WPS

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in.

2. Go to Settings > Wireless > WPS.

3. Enable WPS.

4. Connect using one of the following WPS methods:

– AP’s PIN: Enable ‘AP’s PIN’ and enter the displayed PIN on your client device. You can generate a new PIN or restore the default.

– Push Button (Recommended): Click ‘Connect’ on the web page and then push the WPS button on your client device.

– PIN code: Enter your client’s PIN on the web page and click ‘Connect’.

When your TP-LINK RE600X is in Access Point mode, the LEDs indicate the following:

To manage system time and LEDs, visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in.

To set system time:

1. Go to Settings > System Tools > Time Settings.

2. Select your local Time Zone from the drop-down list and click Save.

3. To set up Daylight Saving Time, select ‘Enable Daylight Saving Time’, select the Start and End date and time for your local time zone, and click Save.

To control the LEDs:

1. Go to Settings > System Tools > LED Control.

2. To turn off all LEDs, disable ‘LED Status’.

3. To specify a time period when LEDs are off (Night Mode), select ‘Night Mode’, specify the LED off time period (e.g., From 21:00 To 09:00), and click Save. This feature relies on the correct system time.

The Power Schedule feature allows you to specify a time period during which the extender will be off.

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in.

2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Power Schedule.

3. Click ‘Add’.

4. Specify the power off time period (From/To) and the days on which this schedule should repeat (e.g., Mon, Tue, Wed, etc.).

5. Click Save. This feature relies on the extender’s system time being set correctly.

Before upgrading, ensure you have a stable connection between the extender and your computer, and do not power off the extender during the upgrade.

To upgrade the firmware online:

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in.

2. If an update is available, an update icon will appear in the top-right corner. Click it to go to the Firmware Upgrade page.

3. Alternatively, go to Settings > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade and click ‘Check for upgrade’.

4. In the Online Upgrade section, click ‘Upgrade’ and wait for the process to complete.

To upgrade the firmware locally:

1. Download the latest firmware file for your extender model and hardware version from the TP-Link website.

2. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in.

3. Go to Settings > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade.

4. In the Local Upgrade section, click ‘Browse’ to locate the downloaded firmware file.

5. Click ‘Upgrade’ and wait for the extender to upgrade and reboot.

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in.

2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Backup & Restore.

To backup configuration settings:

– Click ‘Backup’ to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A ‘.bin’ file will be saved.

To restore configuration settings:

– Click ‘Browse’ to locate the backup configuration file (.bin) stored on your computer, and then click ‘Restore’. Wait a few minutes for the restore and reboot. Do not power off or reset the extender during this process.

To reset the extender to factory default settings:

– Click ‘Factory Restore’ to restore all configuration settings to their default values.

– Click ‘Restore’ (under Factory Default Restore) if you want to restore settings to default but keep your login and cloud account information.

– Alternatively, with the extender powered on, use a pin to press the physical Reset button for 1 second.

This changes the password used to log in to the web management page, not your Wi-Fi password.

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in.

2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Admin Account.

3. Enter the old password.

4. Enter the new password twice (it is case-sensitive).

5. Click Save. Use this new password for future logins.

If you forget your login password, you must reset the extender to its factory default settings. After the reset, you can visit http://tplinkrepeater.net to create a new login password. Note that the extender will need to be reconfigured to connect to the internet after a reset.

The TP-LINK RE600X extender shares the same wireless passwords as those of your host networks. You will need to check the password on your main router.

If you cannot access the web management page, please try the following methods:

– If your computer is wirelessly connected, make sure you have connected to the extender’s SSID (e.g., TP-Link_Extender).

– Make sure your computer is configured to ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’ and ‘Obtain DNS server address automatically’.

– Verify that http://tplinkrepeater.net is correctly entered in the web browser and press Enter.

– Use the IP address to access the extender. The default IP is 192.168.0.254. If the extender is connected to the router, you should go to your router’s DHCP client list to obtain the extender’s current IP address.

– Reset the extender and try again.

When a device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of the device shown on the router is translated to another MAC address. If your router’s MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL is enabled, devices connected to the extender cannot get an IP address and cannot access the Internet. To solve this problem, please follow these steps:

1. Log in to your router and temporarily disable the MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL.

2. Power on your extender and run the Quick Setup to configure it.

3. Connect all of your client devices to the extended network.

4. On your router, find the ‘Online Devices’ or ‘Client List’ and add all the MAC addresses of the connected devices to your router’s MAC filter table.

5. Re-enable the router’s MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL to complete the configuration.

Please follow these safety guidelines when operating the device:

– Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity, or hot environments.

– Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact support.

– Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.

– Make sure the power socket has a good contact with the ground.

– The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

– For safety, only plug the extender in an upright direction.