TP-Link WiFi Extender Setup Step-by-Step Guide

The TP-Link WiFi extender is a gadget which is used to enhance the range of your current WiFi network by rebroadcasting the signal from your main router. It is very helpful in the areas where network is weak or stopping by thick walls. These TP-Link extenders are small and easy to use; just plug it in. Let’s proceed towards the TP-Link WiFi extender setup.

Steps for TP-Link WiFi Extender Setup

Here is a step-by-step guide for you to setup your TP-Link WiFi Extender:

Unpack and Check Contents

Open the box and confirm you have:

• TP-Link WiFi Extender
• Quick Installation Guide
• Ethernet Cable
• Power Adapter

Choose an Optimal Location

• Plug in the extender into a power outlet halfway between your router and the area needing better WiFi coverage.
• Make sure it in the range of wireless router.

Power on Your Extender

• You need to first plug in the extender into a functioning wall socket.
• ust wait for few minutes till power LED turns solid.

Connect to the Extender

You can connect the extender to router by two ways; let’s explore both of them.

Via WPS

• Press the WPS button on your main router for about 1-2 seconds.
• Within 2 minutes, press the same button on the extender as well.
• After releasing wait for the WiFi signal LED extender to light up which means successful connection.
• Repeat for the 5GHz band if your extender supports dual-band.

Using Web Browser

• You need to connect your device like, computer or tablet to the default WiFi network of extender.
• Look for an SSID like TP-Link_Extender_2.4GHz or TP-Link_Extender_5GHz. The password is often on the label on the extender.
• Launch a browser and simply type tplinkrepeater.net or 192.168.0.254 and hit enter.
• Enter the default credentials to login to the admin console by admin/admin or check the label on the extender.
• Follow the Quick Setup Wizard to; select your home WiFi network, enter the WiFi password for your home network and confirm the settings.

Using Tether App

• Firstly download the TP-Link Tether App; it is available on both App Store and Google Play Store.
• Wait for the download to be complete then open the app.
• You need to create account then login to the app.
• Once you are logged in to the app, follow the instructions to add and configure your extender.

Test New Connection

Check the Signal LEDs on the extender: Green/solid indicates the good connection and Red/blinking indicated the poor signal or no connection. To resolve this you need to move the extender closer to the router. Test WiFi performance in the dead zone. Adjust the extender location if needed.

Set Up a Stronger Password

If you want that no one should WiFi repeater login to the interface via a browser or Tether App.

Navigate to the settings to customize the SSID and set a unique, secure password.

Save and Finalize Settings

Save your settings and restart the extender if prompted. Reconnect devices to the extended WiFi network if necessary

Here TP-Link extender setup is completed. If you are having any problem while setting up the TP-Link extender or accessing the interface then check the mentioned below troubleshooting tips.

Troubleshooting Tips:

Extender Not Connecting

• You need to make sure that the WPS feature is enabled.
• While you are pressing the WPS button, simply check that extender and router is powered on and inserted to the working wall socket.
• If extender is still not connecting to the router then reboot your device once and then try it again.
• To restart, simply turn off the switch of extender and router and wait for few minutes. After that powered on the extender and router. Wait for the light on devices to be stable. Once it is stable then your extender and router’s network is refreshed.

Forgot Web Interface Login

If you forgot the credentials then you left with only option and that is resetting the extender. You reset the extender by holding the Reset button for 10 seconds and release it. After you release the button, wait for the lights to get stabilized. Your device is set to default factory settings.

Conclusion

In summary, we conclude that you can easily setup the TP-Link WiFi extender in few steps and that too with three ways. Here in this Blog, we have shared all the three methods with you. You can choose the suitable one for yourself.