RE305 V4 User Guide
Chapter 6 Use Your Extender as an Access Point
This chapter explains how to use the extender as an access point.
It contains the following sections:
•Set Up the Extender as an Access Point
The extender can work as an access point, transforming your existing wired network to a wireless one.
1. Set Up the Extender as an Access Point
1.Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.
2.Click Change Mode in the top right corner of the page. Select Access Point Mode and click OK. The extender will reboot and switch to Access Point mode.
3.After rebooting, connect to the extender’s network TP-Link_Extender or TP-Link_Extender_5GHz.
4.Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.
5.Go to Settings > Quick Setup to configure your extender.
1 ) Customize your wireless SSID and password and click NEXT.
2 )Confirm the information and click FINISH.
6.Connect the extender to your modem or wired router via an Ethernet cable. Now you can enjoy Wi-Fi.
2. 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 your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.
2.Go to Wireless > WPS.
3.Enable WPS.
4.Connect via WPS:
•Client’s PIN: Enable Client’s PIN and enter your device’s PIN in the blank, and then click CONNECT.
•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 Start and push the WPS button on the client device within 2 minutes.
•Push AP’s WPS button: Press the AP’s WPS button, then enable WPS on your device within 2 minutes.
3. LED Explanation for the Access Point Mode
When the extender works in the Access Point mode, you can check its working status by following the LED Explanation table below.
| Name | Status | Indication (For Access Point Mode) |
| Power | On/Off | The extender is on or off. |
| Blinking | The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded. | |
| Signal | On | A WPS connection is established. |
| Blinking | WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes. | |
| Off | A WPS connection has been established for more than 5 minutes or WPS connection failed. | |
| 2.4GHz | On/Off | The 2.4 GHz wireless band is enabled or disabled. |
| 5GHz | On/Off | The 5 GHz wireless band is enabled or disabled. |