How to verify whether there is a hardware issue of TP-Link Range Extender

Troubleshooting
Updated 09-24-2019 08:39:25 AM FAQ view icon16209

Note: Please check the light status according to the Quick Installation Guide at first.

Below we list some common problems you may encounter.

No LED on at all

  1. Confirm whether you have enabled LED control function ( Not all the Range Extender supports this feature)
  2. Change another outlet to plug it
  3. Hold the reset button/hole to hard reset it according to the QIG

Conclusion: There is still no LED light on, please email TP-Link Technical Support with the model number, serial number, hardware version and proof of purchase to get a replacement.

https://www.tp-link.com/support/contact-technical-support/#E-mail-Support

Ethernet led does not come on if there is an Ethernet port and an Ethernet led

  1. Ensure that there is a device connected to the Ethernet ports
  2. Change another Ethernet cable
  3. Change another device

Conclusion: Still the same, please email TP-Link Technical Support with the model number, serial number, hardware version and proof of purchase to get a replacement.

https://www.tp-link.com/support/contact-technical-support/#E-mail-Support

Wireless led does not come on if there is a wireless led existing

  1. Ensure wifi button/switch is turned on if there is one
  2. Hold  Hold the reset button/hole to hard reset it according to the QIG

Conclusion: Still the same, the range extender may be faulty. Please email TP-Link Technical Support with the model number, serial number, hardware version and proof of purchase to get a replacement.

https://www.tp-link.com/support/contact-technical-support/#E-mail-Support

All the LEDs are flashing, including the power led, while after a while, all the LEDs will go off and then the power light come on and the rest of lights come on gradually.

  1. Confirm whether you updated the firmware recently or not and how
  2. Reset the router by holding the reset button/hole as the QIG
  3. Do a firmware recovery if the router supports this feature (You can contact TP-Link technical support to verify it)

Conclusion: If it cannot be fixed, please email TP-Link Technical Support with the model number, serial number, hardware version and proof of purchase to get a replacement.

https://www.tp-link.com/support/contact-technical-support/#E-mail-Support

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