TP-Link AC1200 WiFi Extender User Guide

TP-Link AC1200 WiFi Extender

About This Guide

• This guide is a complement to the 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. 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:

More Info

• The latest software, management app, and utility are available from the 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
• TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products and share knowledge 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/

Get to Know Your Extender

This chapter introduces what the extender can do and its appearance. It contains the following sections:

• Product Overview
• Appearance

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.

Appearance

LED Explanation

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

Set Up Internet Connection

This chapter introduces how to boost your host’s 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

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:
  • The operating temperature should be between 0°C and 40°C (32°F – 104°F).
  • For safety, only plug the extender in the upright direction as shown below.

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.

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. Launch the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID.
   • Note:
   • If you don’t have a TP-Link ID, create one first.

Method 2: Via a Web Browser

1. Connect your computer to the extender via an Ethernet cable, or connect wirelessly as follows:
   • For Windows Users
     • 1 ) Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any).
     • 2 ) Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to the extender’s wireless network:
   • TP-Link_Extender.
   • For Mac OS X Users
     • 1 ) Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any).
     • 2 ) Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top right corner of the screen, and connect to the extender’s network: TP-Link_Extender
2. Follow the instructions of the Quick Setup Wizard to connect the extender to your host router.
   • 1 ) Launch a web browser, enter http://tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254 in the address bar, and then create a password to log in.
   • 2 ) Select your host router’s 2.4GHz SSID (network name), enter its password (NOT the password you just created for management), and click NEXT
   • 3 ) Select your host router’s 5GHz SSID (network name), enter its password (NOT the password you just created for management), and click NEXT
   • 4 ) Confirm your host network password.
   • 5 ) Either keep the default SSIDs (network names) or customize them for the extended networks, and then click NEXT.
     • Tip:
     • If you connect the extender to a TP-Link OneMesh router, the extender will automatically join the router’s OneMesh network and copy the router’s wireless settings. For more information, refer to OneMesh with Seamless Roaming.
   • 6) Follow web instructions to relocate your extender for optimal Wi-Fi coverage and performance, and then click DONE.
   • 7) Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and click FINISH to enjoy the internet

Method 3: Via the WPS Button

1. Press the WPS button on your host router, and then press the WPS button on the extender for 1 second within 2 minutes.
   • Note:
   • For more information about using WPS button on your host router, please refer to the router manufacturer’s user guide.
2. Wait until the Signal LED changes from blinking to solid on, which indicates that the WPS connection is successful.
   • Note:
   • If the LED does not turn solid on, try again or refer to Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App or Method 2: Via a Web Browser.
3. (Optional) If the extender connects to a dual-band router, repeat steps 1 and 2 above to connect to the other band.
4. Relocate your extender for optimal Wi-Fi coverage and performance.
   • 1 ) Plug in the extender about halfway between your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone. The location you choose must be within the range of your router.
   • 2 ) Wait for about 2 minutes until the Signal LED turns solid white. If it doesn’t, relocate the extender closer to the router to achieve better signal quality
5. Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy the internet.
   • Note:
   • If you want to customize the extended network name, refer to Configure Wireless Network.

OneMesh with Seamless Roaming

This chapter introduces the TP-Link OneMeshTM feature. It contains the following sections:

• What‘s a OneMesh Network
• How to Set Up a OneMesh Network
• Remove Extender from OneMesh Network

What‘s a OneMesh Network

TP-Link OneMesh router and TP-Link OneMesh extenders work together to form one unified Wi-Fi network. Walk through your home and stay connected with the fastest possible speeds thanks to OneMesh’s seamless coverage.

• Unified Wi-Fi Network
• Routers and extenders share the same wireless settings, including network name, password, access control settings, and more.
• Seamless Roaming
• Devices automatically switch between your router and extenders as you move through your home for the fastest possible speeds.
• Easy Setup and Management
• Set up a OneMesh network with a push of the WPS buttons. Manage all network devices on the Tether app or at your router’s web management page. To check the full list of TP-Link OneMesh devices, scan the QR code, or visit https://www.tp-link.com/One-Mesh/compatibility

Unified OneMesh Network

How to Set Up a OneMesh Network

• Once the extender is connected to a TP-Link OneMesh router via web browser or WPS button, the extender will automatically join the router’s OneMesh network and copy the router’s wireless settings. You can manually join a OneMesh network during the configuration via the TP-Link Tether app. For more information about setting up the extender with OneMesh network, refer to Set Up the Extender.

FAQ

Q1.

How to reset the extender to its factory default settings?

• With the extender powered on, use a pin to press the Reset button for 1 second. The extender will reboot.
• Log in to the extender’s web management page. Go to Settings > System Tools > Backup & Restore and click FACTORY RESTORE.

Q2.

What should I do if I forget my login password?

• If you are using a TP-Link ID to log in, or you have enabled the Password Recovery feature of the extender, click Forgot Password? on the login page and then follow the instructions to reset it.
• Refer to FAQ > Q1 to reset the extender, and then visit http://tplinkrepeater.net to create a new login password.
• Note: The extender must be reconfigured after a reset to access the internet. Please note down your login password for future logins.

Q3.

What should I do if I forget my wireless password?

In Range Extender mode, the extender shares the same wireless passwords as those of your host networks. In Access Point mode, please connect your computer to the extender using an Ethernet cable and follow the steps below:

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Wireless to retrieve or reset your wireless password.

Q4.

What should I do if I can’t access the web management page?

• This can happen for a variety of reasons. Please try the methods below to log in again.
• If your computer is wirelessly connected, make sure that you have connected to the extender’s SSID.
• If your computer is connected via an Ethernet cable, please make sure that the connection is stable.
• Make sure your computer is configured as obtain an IP address automatically and obtain DNS server addresses 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. Then connect your computer to its wireless network, enter http://tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254 in a web browser, and press Enter

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