How to Connect the TP-Link Range Extender to Wi-Fi ?

Install a TP-Link range extender in your large house if you feel like your Wi-Fi has gotten down. The wireless repeater provides wireless coverage in those areas where your router’s signals don’t reach. TP-Link repeater setup is used for boosting the wireless range of your home network. Just place the extender in a location with dead spots, connect the extender to the Wi-Fi, and log into the web-interface of the repeater.

  

In this article, I am going to share with you the setup and login process of the TP-link wifi repeater. Plus, you will learn how to connect the TP-Link wireless repeater to the Wi-Fi. Let’s get started.

Initial Setup

• Place the extender in between the router and the wireless devices.

• Plug in the device to a nearby power source.

• Now, turn your repeater on and wait for the power LED to flash solid.

Connect the TP-Link Extender to the Wi-Fi

There are two ways to connect the wifi extender to the wireless network. The first method is via a WPS button and the second method is through a web browser. 

• Look for the WPS button on the repeater and long-press it.

• After two minutes, press and hold the WPS button on your home router.

• Next, the RE LED on the extender will start to blink and then change into solid light.

• When it becomes solid, it means the connection between the TP-Link extender and the router is established properly.

Login to TP-Link Extender  

Once the connection is made, you need to access the web-interface of the TP-Link repeater for advanced configurations. To do this, you have to open the repeater’s login page using below instructions:

• First of all, connect the TP-Link wireless repeater to a computer with an Ethernet cable.

• On your computer system, launch a web browser and visit the tplinkrepeater.net page.

• It will open the login page where you will have to enter the default username and password of the tplink device.

• If you don’t know the default login details then you can check the user manual of your extender.

• Also, the username and password are written on the printed label on the repeater.

• Put the login credentials in their required fields and press the login button.

• It will take you to the TP-Link extender setup wizard page.

• Now, follow the instructions provided by the setup wizard and configure the internet settings.

• Now, select the SSID name of the tplink device and enter the wireless password to connect to the extended network.

• It is advised to configure the security settings for security purposes. Choose the next-generation wireless encryption standard such as WPA/WPA2 to secure your home network.

How to set up and change the wireless password on the TP-Link extender?

Once you are done with the TP-link extender setup, and ready to start your work. Sometimes people find difficulty in the login process as the log in the field asks for a login password. As there is a default password available in your device which is utilized to complete this step. You can use the TP-Link extender default password. In this blog, you will learn how to change the password and reset the password whenever required.


 
How to set up the password for the TP-link wireless extender login? 


Now we will discuss the whole process of changing the password in terms of the TP-Link extender web browser.



 
Steps to follow:

1. First of all, plug in the TP-link extender into a nearby power outlet where you find an issue with the wireless network.

2. Attach one end of the Ethernet cable into the device and another end into the mainframe to establish a connection between both.

3. Open the http://tplinkrepeater.net/ website and you will be redirected to the login page. Hereby you need to enter the login details which are Username- ‘Admin’ Password - ‘Admin’. At next, you will see the TP-link admin settings page and the ‘Change Default Password’ option.

4. Enter a ‘New Password’ and click on the ‘Save Settings’. Now restart the device and enter the new password you have chosen for your network.

How to reset the TP-Link Extender default password?

In this piece of information, we will explain the steps to reset the default password.

1. Look at the bottom of the device and press the reset button.

2. You need to hold the button for a few seconds until you will notice the lights flashing on your device.

3. Release the button and wait for the extender to start again.

After the reset setting, all your settings will be automatically changed to its default mode. And when you go with the TP-link wireless extender login, you need to enter the default password.

How to Setup a TP-Link Extender?

Are of tired of trying different ways to set up your TP-Link extender? Here we bring a detailed guide to set up TP-link extender. There are two ways to set link extender; one is by using the WPS button and another one is by using a Web Browser. Follow these simple steps to get it done within few minutes.

Method 1- WPS Method

One can easily utilize this method if your Router or Access point props up WPS within few minutes.

1. First of all, plug in the Range Extender into the nearby power outlet.
2. Wait until Wi-Fi LED’s light up.
3. Keep the range extender on a place where you find the best signal coverage in your house.
4. Click on the WPS button on the Router. If the LED light flashes from lighter to stronger one then, it has made a stronger connection with the router and you can set it up quickly.
5. It is recommended to turn the ‘OFF’ button within 2 minutes after you press the WPS button on the Router.
6. Your Tp-link extender set up is all set to go. 
7. If the WPS is unable to connect, then you can opt for the 2nd Method. 

Method 2 – Web Browser Method

1. Firstly, plug in the Range Extender into the power outlet and let your computer connected with the internet.
2. Type ‘tplinkextender.net’ in your browser and log into it by using username ‘Admin’ and password ‘Admin’.
3. Go to the Network setting option. It is recommended to keep your computer and Router within the same range so that it can be easily accessed.
4. Go to the Web management page and click on a quick set up.
5. Click on the wireless tab menu and select the range extender from the list in operation mode field.
6. Go the search options to find out your extender’s network.
7. Locate and choose your network name SSID of TP-Link device from the drop-down list.
8. Hit on the ‘Connect’ button and then ‘Save’ option.
9. Go to the ‘Wireless’ section and select ‘Wireless security’. Choose Advanced Security Standard. The recent security encryption standard is ‘WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK’ and encryption ‘AES’.
10. Type the ‘testtplink’ in PSK Password field and ‘Save the changes’.
11. TP-Link Wi-Fi Range Extender is ready to start with.