TP-Link RE300 User manual

REV1.1.0 1910012612

AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender

RE300

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1. 2. 2.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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3. 3. Remove Extender from OneMesh Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3. 3. 1.Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3. 3. 2.Method 2: Via a Web Browser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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. Manage Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

6. 1. Set System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

6. 2. Control LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

6. 3. Set Power Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

6. 4. Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

6. 5. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

6. 6. Change Login Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

6. 7. Check System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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.

When using this guide, please notice that features of the extender may vary slightly

depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location, language,

and internet service provider. All screenshots, images, parameters and descriptions

documented in this guide are used for demonstration only.

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

Tired of Wi-Fi “dead zones”? 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

The extender works with any standard wireless router. 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 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 TP-Link Tether App

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

smart devices.

1. 2. Appearance

1. 2. 1. LED Explanation

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

Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Extender

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 white 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 host router.

Blinking WPS connection is in progress.

Off No wireless connection is established.

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

2.4GHz wireless network of your host router.

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

wireless network of your host router.

1. 2. 2. Button Description

Button Description

(WPS)

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

this button on the extender for 1 second. The LED of the extender

should change from blinking to solid on, indicating successful WPS

connection.

Reset Use a pin to press the button for 1 second to reset the extender.

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 next to your router, and then wait until the

Power LED turns solid on.

Note:

For safety, only plug the extender in upright direction as shown below.

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.

Wi-Fi

TP-Link_Extender

CHOOSE A NETWORK...

Other...

< Settings

Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection

3. Launch Tether and select your extender from the Local Device 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.

Tip:

It is recommended to enable Smart Connect on your host router to enjoy a seamless connection between dual-band

networks. With Smart Connect enabled, your host router’s 2.4GHz and 5GHz share the same SSID (network name) and

password. Refer to your host router’s user guide to enable Smart Connect.

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