TP-Link RE205 User manual

REV3.0.0 1910012669

Wi-Fi Range Extender

RE205/RE305

User Guide

Contents

About This Guide.........................................................................................................1

Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1. 1. Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1. 2. Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1. 2. 1.LED Explanation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1. 2. 2.Port and Button Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter 2. Set Up Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2. 1. Power On the Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2. 2. Set Up the Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2. 2. 1.Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2. 2. 2.Method 2: Via a Web Browser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2. 2. 3.Method 3: Via the WPS Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Chapter 3. OneMesh with Seamless Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3. 1. What‘s a OneMesh Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3. 2. How to Set Up a OneMesh Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3. 2. 1.Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3. 2. 2.Method 2: Via a Web Browser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3. 3. Remove Extender from OneMesh Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3. 3. 1.Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3. 3. 2.Method 2: Via a Web Browser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Chapter 4. TP-Link Cloud Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

4. 1. Register a TP-Link ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4. 2. Change Your TP-Link ID Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4. 3. Manage the User TP-Link IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4. 3. 1.Add TP-Link ID to Manage the Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4. 3. 2.Remove TP-Link ID(s) from Managing the Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4. 4. Manage the Extender via the TP-Link Tether App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Chapter 5. Customize Your Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

5. 1. Check Internet Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

5. 2. Configure Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

5. 3. Change LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

5. 4. Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

5. 5. Set Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

5. 6. Set High Speed Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Chapter 6. More Features of Your Extender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

6. 1. Use Your Extender as a Wireless Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

6. 2. Transform Your Existing Wired Network to a Wireless One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

6. 2. 1.To Set Up the Extender as an Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

6. 2. 2.To Connect Your Wireless Devices to the Extender via WPS. . . . . . . . . . . 36

Chapter 7. Manage Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

7. 1. Set System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

7. 2. Control LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

7. 3. Set Power Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

7. 4. Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

7. 4. 1.Online Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

7. 4. 2.Local Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

7. 5. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

7. 6. Change Login Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

7. 7. Check System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

FAQ ................................................................................................................................46

About This Guide

This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide

provides instructions for quick internet setup, while this guide contains details of each

function and demonstrates how to configure them.

Note:

Features available in the range extender may vary by model and software version. The range extender availability may

also vary by region or ISP. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your

actual range extender experience.

Conventions

In this guide the following conventions are used:

Convention Description

Underline Underlined words or phrases are hyperlinks. You can click to redirect to a

website or a specific section.

Teal Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in teal, including the

menus, items, buttons and so on.

The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page.

For example, Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering means the MAC Filtering

function page is under the Wireless menu that is located in the Advanced tab.

Note: Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.

Tip: Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.

More Info

The latest software, management app and utility are available from Download Center at

https://www.tp-link.com/support/.

The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the

package of the extender.

Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.

A community is provided for you to discuss our products at https://community.tp-link.com.

Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical

Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support/.

Speed/Coverage Disclaimer

Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard

802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are

not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building

materials, physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local

interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and

network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location,

connection quality, and client condition.

Chapter 1

Get to Know About Your

Extender

This chapter introduces what the extender can do and its appearance.

It contains the following sections:

• Product Overview

• Appearance

Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Extender

1. 1. Product Overview

Bring Dead Zones Back to Life

The TP-Link extender is connected to your router wirelessly, strengthening its signal

and expanding its coverage into areas that could not otherwise be reached.

Easy Installation & Quick Position

Instantly connect the extender to a router by pressing the router’s WPS button (if

available) followed by the extender’s WPS button. Alternatively, follow the Quick Setup

instructions found on the extender’s web management page.

Once the extender is connected to a router, you can relocate it to your preferred location

with no further configuration required. The intelligent signal light can help to find the

best location.

Easy Management with the Tether App

Tether provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage your extender with your

smart devices.

1. 2. Appearance

Note:

The provided plug may differ from the picture due to different regional power specifications.

Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Extender

1. 2. 1. LED Explanation

You can check the extender’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.

Name Status Indication

Power

On/Off The extender is on or off.

Blinking The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded.

Signal

Solid Blue The extender is connected to your router’s wireless network

and is in a suitable location.

Solid Red The extender is experiencing poor signal strength. Try

relocating it closer to your router.

Blinking WPS connection is in progress.

Off No wireless connection is established.

2.4GHz On/Off The extender is connected or not connected to the 2.4GHz

wireless network of your host router.

5GHz On/Off The extender is connected or not connected to the 5GHz

wireless network of your host router.

1. 2. 2. Port and Button Description

Ports or Buttons Description

WPS Button

Press the WPS button on your host router, and immediately press the WPS

button on the extender for 1 second. The Signal LED of the extender should

change to solid on, indicating successful WPS connection.

RESET Button (Hole) Use a pin to press the button for 1 second to reset the extender.

Ethernet Port Connect your Ethernet-only device to the Ethernet port of the extender to join

the Wi-Fi network.

Chapter 2

Set Up Internet Connection

This chapter introduces how to boost your host wireless coverage. Please follow the

step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection.

It contains the following sections:

• Power On the Extender

• Set Up the Extender

Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection

2. 1. Power On the Extender

Plug the extender into an electrical outlet near your host router, and then wait until the

Power LED is solid on.

Note:

1. For safety, only plug the extender in upright direction as shown below. The antennas are not detachable. Do not force

the antennas to rotate to avoid damaging your extender.

2. The operating temperature should be between 0°C and 40°C (32°F - 104°F).

Solid On

2. 2. Set Up the Extender

There are three ways to set up the extender: via the TP-Link Tether app, via a web

browser, or via the WPS button.

2. 2. 1. Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App

1. Launch the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search TP-Link Tether or simply

scan the QR code to download and install the app.

2. Go to Wi-Fi Settings and connect your device to the extender’s wireless network:

TP-Link_Extender.

Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection

Wi-Fi

TP-Link_Extender

CHOOSE A NETWORK...

Other...

< Settings

3. Launch Tether and select your extender from the Local Devices list.

4. Create a password to log in.

5. Follow app instructions to set up your extender.

6. (Optional) Enable Join OneMesh to copy the router’s wireless settings for seamless

roaming. For more information about OneMesh, refer to OneMesh with Seamless

Roaming.

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