RE200 & RE220 User Guide

Chapter 6 More Features of Your Extender

This chapter explains how to use the extender as a wireless adapter and as an access point .

It contains the following sections:

•Use Your Extender as a Wireless Adapter

•Transform Your Existing Wired Network to a Wireless One

1. Use Your Extender as a Wireless Adapter

The extender can be used as a wireless adapter to connect any wired-only device, such as a Blu-ray player, game console, DVR, or smart TV, to your wireless network.

After configuration, you can connect an Ethernet-enabled device to the extender via an Ethernet cable.

Note:

Extenders that have no Ethernet port do not support this feature.

2. Transform Your Existing Wired Network to a Wireless One

The extender can work as an access point, transforming your existing wired network to a wireless one.

2.1. To Set Up the Extender as an Access Point

1.Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.

2.Click Mode in the top right corner of the page. Select Access Point and click Save. The extender will reboot and switch to Access Point mode.

3.After rebooting, connect the extender to your modem or wired router via an Ethernet cable.

4.Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.

5.Go to Quick Setup to configure your wireless settings and click Next.

6.Confirm the information and click Finish.

7.Connect to the extended network SSID (network name) and enjoy Wi-Fi.

2.2. To Connect Your Wireless Devices to the Extender via WPS

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) provides an easier way to set up a secure Wi-Fi connection.

Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, and most USB network cards, can be connected to your extender through this method (not supported by iOS devices).

1.Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.

2.Go to Settings > Wireless > WPS.

3.Enable WPS.

4.Connect via WPS:

•AP’s PIN: Enable AP’s PIN and enter the PIN on your device. You can click Generate to get a new PIN or click Default to restore the PIN to its factory one.

•Push Button (Recommended): Click Connect and push the WPS button on the client device.

•PIN code: Enter the client’s PIN, and click Connect.