tp-link AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender User Guide

: June 1, 2024
: tp-link

Table of Contents

tp-link AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender
Configure
Relocate
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Safety Information
Specifications
References
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tp-link AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender

For technical support, replacement services, user guides, and other information, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support, or simply scan the QR code.

Configure

Set up your extender via one of the methods.

Method 1: Via TP-Link Tether App
Get the up-to-date Tether app, and follow the app instructions to complete the setup.

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Method 2: Via a Web Browser

Plug the extender into an electrical outlet near your router and press the power button if it has one.
Connect your computer to the extender.

Via Wireless
Disconnect your Ethernet connection from your computer and connect to the extender’s network (e.g. TP-Link_Extender or TP-Link_Extender_XXXX).

Via Ethernet Cable (If the extender has an Ethernet port)

Disable the Wi-Fi on your computer. Connect your computer to the extender via an Ethernet cable.

Launch a web browser and enter http://www.tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254 in the address bar. Create a password to log in.
Follow the instructions on the web page to complete the initial configuration.

Relocate

To achieve better signal quality, plug in the extender halfway between your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone. tp-link-ac1200-wi-fi-range-extender-
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Enjoy!

Connect your device to the extender using the extended SSID and Wi-Fi password that you’ve set during the configuration. The default Wi-Fi password is the same as your host network.

Entertainment Adapter
If your extender has an Ethernet port, it can be used as a wireless adapter to connect any Ethernet-only device such as a Blu-ray player, game console, DVR, or smart TV to your Wi-Fi network. First, connect the extender to your router, then connect your Ethernet-only device to the extender via an Ethernet cable.

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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1 Why can’t I see the login page after enteringhttp://www.tplinkrepeater.net in the browser?

A1: Make sure your computer is connected to the extender either via the extended SSID or via an Ethernet cable (if the extender has an Ethernet port).
A2: Make sure your computer is set to obtain an IP address automatically.
A3: 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.
A4: Reset the extender and connect to its wireless network, enter http://www.tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254 in a web browser and press Enter.

Q2 How do I reset the extender?
A: With the extender powered on, press the RESET button until the LEDs turn on momentarily, then release the button.

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.
For passthrough devices, plug the power strips into the integrated electrical sockets of the devices, but devices of the same or another type not be stacked in normal use.

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. For TP-Link Branded Products Only. For information about the warranty period, policy, and procedures, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/en/support THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR BY COUNTRY OR PROVINCE).TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ARE EXCLUSIVE AND INSTEAD OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS. TP-Link warrants the TP-Link branded hardware product contained in the original packaging against defects in materials and workmanship when used normally in according with TP-Link’s guidelines for some period which depends on the local service from the date of original retail purchase by the end-user purchaser.