tp-link AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Air Range Extender User Guide

tp-link AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Air Range Extender

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Air Range Extender Archer Air E5
• Product Overview: A range extender that enhances Wi-Fi coverage and extends the range of your existing wireless network.
• Appearance: The range extender has a compact design with LED indicators and buttons for easy setup and management.

User Guide

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.

Note : Features available in this range extender may vary by model and software version. 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.

Chapter 1: Get to Know About Your Extender

Product Overview

The AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Air Range Extender Archer Air E5 is designed to boost the Wi-Fi signal strength and coverage in your home or office. It helps eliminate dead zones and provides a reliable connection throughout your space.

Appearance
The range extender has the following features:

• LED Explanation: The LED indicators on the range extender provide information about the device’s status.
• Button Description: The range extender has buttons for easy setup and management.

Chapter 2: Set Up Internet Connection

Power On the Extender
To start using the range extender, plug it into a power outlet and turn it on.

Set Up the Extender
There are three methods to set up the extender:

1. Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App
2. Method 2: Via a Web Browser
3. Method 3: Via the WPS Button

Chapter 3: EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming

What’s an EasyMesh Network
An EasyMesh network allows multiple Wi-Fi devices to work together seamlessly, providing a consistent and uninterrupted wireless experience.

How to Set Up an EasyMesh Network
Follow these steps to set up an EasyMesh network:

1. Step 1: Connect the range extender to your existing router.
2. Step 2: Configure the range extender settings through the TP-Link Tether App or a web browser.

How to Manage an EasyMesh Network
You can manage your EasyMesh network by accessing the range extender’s settings through the TP-Link Tether App or a web browser.

Chapter 4: TP-Link Cloud Service

Register a TP-Link ID
To access TP-Link Cloud services, you need to register a TP-Link ID.

Change Your TP-Link ID Information
If you need to update your TP-Link ID information, follow these steps:

1. Step 1: Log in to your TP-Link Cloud account.
2. Step 2: Go to the Account Settings page.
3. Step 3: Update your information and save the changes.

Manage the User TP-Link IDs
You can manage the TP-Link IDs associated with the range extender through the TP-Link Tether App or a web browser.

Chapter 5: Customize Your Network
This chapter provides instructions on how to customize your network settings.

Chapter 6: Manage Your Extender

Set System Time
You can set the system time of the range extender to ensure accurate scheduling and management of your network.

FAQ

• Q: What is the purpose of this user guide?
• A: This user guide provides detailed information about the product and instructions on how to use it effectively.
• Q: Can I use this range extender with any router?
• A: The compatibility of the range extender may vary by model and software version. Please refer to the product specifications or contact the manufacturer for more information.
• Q: How can I update my TP-Link ID information?
• A: You can update your TP-Link ID information by logging in to your TP-Link Cloud account and accessing the Account Settings page. Follow the instructions provided in Chapter 4, section 4.2 of this user guide for detailed steps.
• What should I do if I forget my wireless password?
  The extender shares the same wireless passwords as those of your host networks.

How to reset the extender to its factory default settings?

• With the extender powered on, use a pin to press the Reset button for 5 seconds. The extender will reboot.
• Log in to the extender’s web management page. Go to Settings > System Tools > Backup & Restore and click Factory Restore.

What should I do if I forget my login password?
Refer to FAQ > Q1 to reset the extender, and then visit http://www.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.

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.
• Make sure your computer is configured as Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically.
• Verify that http://www.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 and try again.

I have enabled a wireless MAC filter, wireless access control, or access control list (ACL) on my router.

What should I do before configuring the extender?
When a device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of the device shown on the router is translated to another MAC address. If your router’s MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL is enabled, the devices connected to the extender cannot get an IP address from the extender and cannot access the Internet.

To solve this problem, please follow the steps below:

1. Log in to your router and disable the MAC filter, wireless access control or ACL.
   Note : For more information about how to disable your router’s MAC filter, wireless access control or ACL, please refer to your router’s user guide.

2. Power on your extender, and run the Quick Setup to configure your extender.

3. Connect all of your devices to the extended network.

4. On your router, add all the Online Devices’ MAC addresses to your router’s MAC filter table.

5. Enable the router’s MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL to complete the configuration.

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.

Note : Features available in this range extender may vary by model and software version. 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:

redirect to a website or a specific section.
Teal| Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in teal, including the menus, items, buttons and so on.

| The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page. For example, Settings > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade means the Firmware Upgrade page is under the System Tools menu that is located in the Settings tab.
Note:| Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.
Tip:| Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.

More Info

• The latest software, management app and utility are available from 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.
• Operating temperature, storage temperature, and other 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.

Disclaimer

• Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of:
  1. environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects, and obstacles,
  2. network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead, and
  3. client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection, quality, and client condition.
• Use of Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and features including OFDMA, MU-MIMO, 1024-QAM, and HT160 require clients to also support the corresponding features.
• This router may not support all the mandatory features as ratified in Draft 3.0 of IEEE 802.11ax specification.
• Further software upgrades for feature availability may be required.

Get to Know About 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.

progress.
Quickly pulsing red| WPS connection failed. The extender will return to unconnected status in one minute.
Slowly pulsing blue|

WPS Connection is in progress

Slowly pulsing red| The extender is not connected to the router’s wireless network.
Solid blue| The extender is connected to the router’s wireless network and is in a suitable location.
Solid red| The extender is connected with a weak signal. Try relocating it closer to your router.

Button Description

(WPS)

| Press the WPS button on your router. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the extender for 1 second. The WPS LED should change from pulsing blue to solid blue, indicating successful connection.
Reset| With the extender powered on, use a pin (provided) to press the RESET button for 5 seconds to reset the extender to its factory default settings.

**Set Up Internet Connection

**

This chapter introduces how to boost your host 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 blue.

Note : For safety, only plug the extender in 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
   Note : If you don’t have a TP-Link ID, create one first.

3. Tap the + icon on the upper-right corner and select Range Extender.

4. Follow the app instructions to set up your extender.
   If the extender connects to a OneMesh router, it will copy the router’s wireless settings for seamless roaming. For more information about Onemesh, refer to OneMesh with Seamless Roaming.

5. Follow the app instructions to relocate your extender.
   Tip : For more intuitive location assistance, access extender settings via Tether and go to Tools > Location Assistant. You can also manage your extender via Tether, such as controlling LEDs, sharing passwords of your networks and blocking devices.

6. Enjoy! Connect your devices to the extender wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable, then enjoy the

Method 2: Via a Web Browser

1. Connect your computer to the extender 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
   • Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any).
   • Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top right corner of the screen, and connect to the extender’s network: TP-Link_Extender.
   • Follow the instructions of the Quick Setup Wizard to connect the extender to your host router.
     1. Launch a web browser, and enter http://www.tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254 in the address bar, and then create a password to log in. Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ.

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.
   Note : If your host router does not support 5GHz wireless network, please click Skip to continue.

4. Confirm your main network password.

5. Either keep the defaut 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 EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming.

6. Follow web instructions to relocate your extender for optimal Wi-Fi coverage and performance, and then click Done.

7. Note down your extended network information and finish the setup.

8. Enjoy! Connect your devices to the extender wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable, then enjoy the internet.

Method 3: Via the WPS Button
Use this way if your router has a WPS button. The button might look like one of these:

1. Press the WPS button on your 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 pulsing blue to solid blue, 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. If the extender connects to a dual-band router, repeat steps 1 and 2 above to connect to the other band. Wait until the Signal LED ** turns solid blue, and the setup is done.
   Note:** If you want to customize the extended network name, refer to Configure Wireless Network. If you cannot find the network names with _EXT in your Wi-Fi network list, this means that the extender has been connected to a OneMesh router and automatically copied its wireless settings. For more information, refer to OneMesh with Seamless Roaming.

4. Relocate your extender for optimal Wi-Fi coverage and performance.

5. 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.

6. Wait for about 2 minutes until the Signal LED **** turns solid blue. If it doesn’t, relocate the extender closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.

  * Tip: To minimize signal interference, please choose a location that is far away from Bluetooth devices and other household electronic devices, such as cordless phones, microwave ovens and baby monitors.

5. Enjoy! Connect your devices to the extender wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable, then enjoy the internet.

**EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming

**

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

• What‘s an EasyMesh Network
• How to Set Up an EasyMesh Network
• How to Manage an EasyMesh Network

What‘s an EasyMesh Network
You can experience strong, stable, and seamless wireless connections throughout your home with EasyMesh, a whole home mesh standard that works across different access points for ultimate flexibility.

Seamless Roaming

Connects mobile devices to your routers or extenders that provide the best coverage. Devices compatible with EasyMesh also share a single Wi-Fi name so you stay connected in every room.

One-Click Settings

Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the main router and the extender, then the EasyMesh network is all set up. TP-Link extenders in factory settings can be connected to form an EasyMesh network directly without any redundant setup.

Flexible Scalability

Flexibly scale your home networking with different vendors, different topologies, different Protocols and different product categories. Failure may occur due to firmware conflicts of different vendors. A better network connection can be established between all APs from TP-Link.

For more information, visit https://www.tp-link.com/easymesh/.

How to Set Up an EasyMesh Network

1. Make sure your router supports EasyMesh.
   Note : For more information, visit https://www.tp-link.com/easymesh/. Firmware update may be required for some firmware versions.

2. Connect the extender to your router by referring to the provided Quick Installation Guide or Set Up Internet Connection. The extender will automatically join your router’s OneMesh network.

How to Manage an EasyMesh Network

To leave or join a OneMesh network:

1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > EasyMesh.
3. Toggle off or on Join EasyMesh according to your needs.
   Note : This function is available only when the extender is connected to a OneMesh router.

To change wireless settings:
Simply change wireless settings on your EasyMesh router, the extender will automatically copy the settings.

To manage devices in the EasyMesh network:

1. Connect your computer or smartphone to the extender‘s or router’s network.
2. Log in to your router’s web management page (http://tplinkwifi.net).
3. Go to the EasyMesh page to view and manage all mesh devices and their clients.

TP-Link Cloud Service

TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. Log in to your cloud device with a TP-Link ID, and you can easily monitor and manage your home network when you are out and about via the Tether app on your smartphone or tablet. To ensure that your cloud device stays new and gets better over time, the TP-Link Cloud will notify you when an important firmware upgrade is avaliable. Surely you can also manage multiple TP-Link Cloud devices with a single TP-Link ID.

This chapter introduces how to register a new TP-Link ID, bind or unbind TP- Link IDs to manage your cloud device, and the Tether app with which you can manage your home network no matter where you may find yourself.

It contains the following sections:

• Register a TP-Link ID
• Change Your TP-Link ID Information
• Manage the User TP-Link IDs
• Manage the Extender via the TP-Link Tether App

Register a TP-Link ID
When you log in after initial setup, the web page will ask whether you need TP-Link Cloud service. You can also access the TP-Link Cloud settings as follows:

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > TP-Link Cloud.
3. Click Register Now and follow the instructions to register a TP-Link ID.
4. After activating your TP-Link ID, come back to the TP-Link Cloud page to log in. The TP-Link ID used to log in to the extender for the first time will be automatically bound as an Admin.

Notes:

1. To learn more about the Admin and User TP-Link ID, refer to Manage the User TP-Link IDs.
2. Once you have registered a TP-Link ID on the web management page, you can only register another TP-Link ID via the Tether APP. Please refer to Manage the Extender via the TP-Link Tether App to install the app and register a new one.
3. If you want to unbind the admin TP-Link ID from your extender, please go to Settings > TP-Link Cloud, an click Unbind in the Device Information section.

Change Your TP-Link ID Information
Follow the steps below to change your email address and password of your TP- Link ID as needed.

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID.
2. Go to Settings > TP-Link Cloud, and focus on the Account Information section.

To change your email address:

1. Click behind the Email.
2. Enter the password of your TP-Link ID, then a new email address. Click Save.

To change your password:

1. Click behind the Password.new email address. Click Save.
2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. Click Save.

Manage the User TP-Link IDs
The TP-Link ID used to log in to the extender for the first time will be automatically bound as the Admin account. An admin account can add or remove other TP-Link IDs to or from the same extender as Users. All accounts can monitor and manage the extender locally or remotely, but user accounts cannot:

• Reset the extender to its factory default settings either on the web management page or in the Tether app.
• Add/remove other TP-Link IDs to/from the extender.

Add TP-Link ID to Manage the Extender

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID.

2. Go to Settings > TP-Link Cloud, and focus on the Bound Accounts section.

3. Click + , enter another TP-Link ID as needed and click Save.
   Note: If you need another TP-Link ID, please register a new one via the Tether app. Please refer to Manage the Extender via the TP-Link Tether App to install the app and register a new TP-Link ID.

4. The new TP-Link ID will be displayed in the Bound Accounts table as a User.

Remove TP-Link ID(s) from Managing the Extender

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID.
2. Go to Settings > TP-Link Cloud, and focus on the Bound Accounts section.
3. Tick the checkbox(es) of the TP-Link ID(s) you want to remove and click Unbind.

Manage the Extender via the TP-Link Tether App
The Tether app runs on iOS and Android devices, such as smartphones and tablets.

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.

3. Connect your device to the extender’s or host router’s wireless network.

4. Go back to the Tether app, select the model of your extender and log in with the password your set for the extender.

5. Manage your extender as needed.

**Customize Your Network

**

This chapter guides you on how to configure network settings that are available for this extender.

It contains the following sections:

• Check Internet Status
• Configure Wireless Network
• Change LAN Settings
• Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage
• Set Access Control
• Set High-Speed Mode

Check Internet Status
You can view the internet status of your extender to check whether you have successfully set up the extended network(s).

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Status to view the internet status of your extender.
   • The extender runs normally.
   • The extender fails to connect to the host networks. Please go to Settings > Wireless > Connect to Network to check whether the host network passwords are correct. If the problem still exists, relocate the extender closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.
   • The extender is connected to the host networks but is not transmitting data. Please check the internet connection of your router.
   • The extender is connected to the router abnormally. Please go to Settings > Network and try setting your extender to obtain an IP address automatically.
   • Click the icon of the Internet/Router/Range Extender/Clients to view corresponding information.

Configure Wireless Network
If you want to extend another host network after Quick Setup, you can refer to this section. Moreover, you can change the wireless settings for your extended networks.

Tip: If the extender is in your router’s OneMesh network, it will automatically copy wireless settings from your router. No wireless settings is needed for the extender. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.

Note:
Here we take the configuration of the 2.4GHz network as an example. If the 5GHz network is available on your extender, please refer to the instructions to set your 5GHz network.

To extend another host network:

1. Go to Settings > Wireless > Connect to Network.

2. Enable Connect to 2.4GHz Network and click Wireless Scanner to find all available networks.

3. Select the 2.4GHz host network you want to extend.
   Note :

   • If the network you want to extend is on but not listed, please try the following steps.
   • Move the extender closer to your router, and rescan for networks.
   • You can manually enter the SSID (network name) and password of the network you want to extend, and click Save.

4. Once a host network is selected, the SSID and security type will be automatically filled in. If the selected network is encrypted, enter the password in the Password field.

5. Click Save.

To enable or disable the extended network:

1. Go to Settings > Wireless > Extended Network.
2. Extended networks are enabled by default. If you want to disable the wireless function of a certain band, just clear the Enable checkbox. In this case, all the wireless settings of this band will be invalid.
3. Click Save.

To change the wireless network name (SSID):

1. Go to Settings > Wireless > Extended Network.
2. Create a new SSID in Extended 2.4GHz SSID or click Copy Host SSID. The value is case-sensitive.
3. Click Save.

Note:
If you have changed the wireless settings via a wireless device, you will be disconnected after the settings are applied. Please write down the new SSID for future use.

To hide the SSID of the extended network:

1. Go to Settings > Wireless > Extended Network.
2. Select Hide SSID broadcast, and the corresponding SSID will not be displayed when wireless devices scan for local wireless networks. You need to manually enter the SSID to join the network.
3. Click Save.

Change LAN Settings
The extender is preset with a default LAN IP 192.168.0.254, with which you can log in to the web management page. The LAN IP address, together with the Subnet Mask, also defines the subnet that the connected devices are on. If the IP address conflicts with another device on your local network or your network requires a specific IP subnet, you can change it.

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Network.
3. Select Use the following IP address.
4. Enter a new IP Address as needed and leave the Subnet Mask as the default settings .
5. Enter the gateway that is in the same subnet as the IP address. The gateway is usually the LAN IP address of your router.
6. Enter the DNS IP address provided by your ISP.
7. Click Save.

Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage
You can set the extender’s Wi-Fi coverage depending on how large you want your Wi-Fi area to be.

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Wi-Fi Coverage.
3. Select your desired Wi-Fi coverage level for the extender.
4. Click Save.

**Set Access Control

**

Access Control allows you to permit or block specific devices from accessing the internet for a specific period.

Tip:
If the extender is in your router’s OneMesh network, it will automatically copy access control settings from your router. No access control settings is needed for the extender.

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Access Control.
3. Enable Access Control.

To block specific device(s):

1. Select Blacklist and click Save.
2. Select the device to be blocked in the Online Devices table by ticking the corresponding checkbox.
3. Click Block and the selected device(s) will be added to the Devices in Blacklist table.
4. Click on the Devices in the Blacklist table to set the Effective Time for a certain entry as needed.
5. Click Save.

To permit specific device(s):

1. Select Whitelist and click Save.
2. Click Add in the Devices in Whitelist table. Enter the Device Name and MAC Address. And you can set the Effective Time for a certain entry as needed.
3. Click Save.

Set High-Speed Mode
The High-Speed feature switches off one of the wireless bands to leave one high-performance, super-fast network, ideal for HD streaming and gaming applications. If most of your devices are connected to one wireless band, this feature can increase the overall performance of your wireless network.

Notes:

• This function is not available when the extender is in a OneMesh network.
• Before enabling this feature, please go to Settings > Wireless > Extended Network and check that the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands are both enabled. Additionally, if you are going to disable the 2.4GHz network, it’s recommended to first make sure all your wireless devices support 5GHz network connection.

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > High Speed.
3. Enable High-Speed Mode.
4. Select the Auto mode. The extender will decide which band the high-speed network will work on based on its wireless connection to your host router. The other band will be disabled.
5. Click Save.

Chapter 6 Manage Your Extender
This chapter presents how to manage and maintain your extender. It includes the following sections:

• Set System Time
• Control LEDs
• Set Power Schedule
• Upgrade the Firmware
• Backup and Restore Configuration Settings
• Change Login Password
• Check System Log

Set System Time
The System Time of the extender will be used for time-based function such as the Power Schedule function. If you have enabled the Daylight Saving Time feature, the system time will be sychronized with the daylight saving time you configure.

1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Time Settings.

To get system time:

1. Select your local Time Zone from the drop-down list.
2. Click Save.

To set up Daylight Saving Time:

1. Select Enable Daylight Saving Time.
2. Select the Start and End date and time of the daylight saving time at your local time zone.
3. Click Save.

Control LEDs
The LEDs of the extender indicate its activities and status. You can turn off LEDs when you don’t need them.

1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > System Tools > LED Control.

To turn off the LEDs:

• Disable LED Status

To specify a time period when LEDs are off:

1. Select Night Mode.

2. Specify the LED off time period.
   Note: The effective time schedule for Night Mode is based on the system time of the extender. Refer to Set System Time to get the correct system time.

3. Click Save.

Set Power Schedule
The Power Schedule feature allows you to specify a time period during which the extender is off.

1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Power Schedule.

To specify a time period when the extender is off:

1. Click Add.

2. Specify the power off time period and repetitive days.
   Note : The effective time schedule for Power Schedule is based on the system time of the extender. Refer to Set System Time to get the correct system time.

3. Click Save.

Upgrade the Firmware
TP-Link is committed to improving product features, giving you a better network experience. We will inform you through the web management page if there’s any update firmware available for your extender. Also, the latest firmware will be released at the TP-Link official website www.tp-link.com, and you can download it from the Support page for free.

Notes:

• Make sure the latest firmware file is matched with the hardware version (as shown in the download section of the Support page).
• Make sure that you have a stable connection between the extender and your computer.
• Backup your extender configuration.
• Do NOT power off the extender during the firmware upgrade.

To upgrade the firmware online:

1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.
2. When the latest firmware is available for your extender, the update icon will display in the top-right corner of the page. Click the icon to go to the Firmware Upgrade page. Alternatively, you can go to Settings > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade, and click Check for upgrade to see whether a new firmware is released.
3. Focus on the Online Upgrade section, and click Upgrade.
4. Wait a few minutes for the upgrade and reboot to complete.

To upgrade the firmware locally:

1. Download the latest firmware file for the extender from our website www.tp-link.com.
2. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.
3. Go to Settings > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade.
4. Click Browse to locate the downloaded new firmware file, and then click Upgrade.
5. Wait a few minutes for the firmware upgrade to complete and the extender to reboot.

Backup and Restore Configuration Settings
The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the extender. You can backup the configuration file and restore the extender to the previous settings from the backup file when needed. Moreover, if necessary, you can erase the current settings and reset the extender to the default factory settings.

1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Backup & Restore.

To backup configuration settings:

• Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A ‘.bin’ file of the current settings will be stored on your computer.

To restore configuration settings:

1. Click Browse to locate the backup configuration file stored on your computer, and click Restore.
2. Wait a few minutes for the restore and reboot.
   Note : During the restore process, do not power off or reset the extender.
   

To reset the extender to factory default settings:

1. Click Factory Restore to restore all configuration settings to default values, or click Restore if you want to keep you login and cloud account information.
2. Wait a few minutes for the reset and reboot.

Notes:

• During the reset process, do not power off the extender.
• We strongly recommend you backup the current configuration settings before resetting the extender.

Change Login Password
The account management feature allows you to change your login username and password of the web management webpage.

1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Admin Account.
3. Enter the old password. Then enter the new password twice (case-sensitive) and click Save.
4. Use the new password for future logins.

Check System Log
If the extender is not working properly, you can save the system log and send it to our technical support team.

1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > System Tools > System Log.

To save the system log locally:

1. Choose the type and level of the system log as needed.
2. Click Save Log to save the system logs to a local disk.

FCC compliance information statement

Product Name: AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Air Range Extender
Model Number : Archer Air E5

Responsible Party:

TP-Link USA Corporation
Address : 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618
Website : http://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel : +1 626 333 0234
Fax : +1 909 527 6804
E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note : The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 43 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.

Issue Date : 2023-05-08

CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

OPERATING FREQUENCY
(the maximum transmitted power)

• 2400 MHz -2483.5 MHz (20dBm)
• 5150 MHz -5250 MHz (23dBm)
• 5250 MHz -5350 MHz (23dBm)
• 5470 MHz -5725 MHz (30dBm)

EU Declaration of Conformity

TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/ce/

RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body.

National Restrictions

Attention : This device may only be used indoors in all EU member states, EFTA countries and Northern Ireland.

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UKCA Mark

UK Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The original UK Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www .tp-link.com/support/ukca

National Restrictions

Attention : This device may only be used indoors in Great Britain.

Canadian Compliance Statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Caution:

1. The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) products that operate in the bands 5250- 5350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz, and 5650-5725MHz.

Safety Information

• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us.
• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
• Make sure the power socket has good contact with the ground.
• The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
• Operating Temperature: 0℃ ~ 40℃ (32℉ ~ 104℉)
• This product uses radios and other components that emit electromagnetic fields. Electromagnetic fields and magnets may interfere with pacemakers and other implanted medical devices. Always keep the product and its power adapter more than 15 cm (6 inches) away from any pacemakers or other implanted medical devices. If you suspect your product is interfering with your pacemaker or any other implanted medical device, turn off your product and consult your physician for information specific to your medical device.

Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.

Explanations of the symbols on the product label

Documents / Resources

| tp- link AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Air Range Extender [pdf] User Guide
AX3000, AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Air Range Extender, Wi-Fi 6 Air Range Extender, 6 Air Range Extender, Range Extender, Extender
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References

• Link: Simple, secure one-click payments
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• WiFi Networking Equipment for Home & Business | TP-Link
• Trying to Configure the Range Extender? | TP-Link
• TP-Link Community
• EasyMesh & EasyMesh-Compatible Devices | TP-Link

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