With superior network expansion capabilities, TP-Link extenders are clearly the most loved networking devices among users. If you are planning to get one of these or already have, and are looking for help with the setup process, you’re in the right place. This blog will walk you through the easy steps to complete the tplink extender setup easily using the TP-Link Tether app in no time.
What is required For TP-Link Extender Setup?
Before you begin with the extender setup process, make sure you have the TP-Link Tether app installed on your wireless device. If you are an Android user, you can look for the Tether App on the Google Play Store. On the contrary, if you are using iOS devices, you can use the Apple Play Store to download and install the app. Once installed, you can proceed with the setup process in no time.
Secondly, since your extender will work in sync with the main wireless router at home, you’ll need to grant access to the latter’s network as well. Having said that, make sure you have the main router’s network access credentials handy. These will include the router’s network SSID and the network password.
Finally, ensure you have the default settings related to your extender device. These will include the default web address/IP address, the admin username and password details, etc. Once you have these things handy, you can proceed with the setup process easily.
Preparing For The TP-Link Extender Setup
To begin with the TP-Link extender setup process, you’ll first need to connect the devices and make sure they are powered on. The status of the LEDs on the device will indicate the device’s working status and you’ll know if the devices are ready to be configured.
- Plug the range extender device into a power outlet that’s near the main router.
- Switch on the power supply and wait till the Power LED turns solid on.
Beginning with the TPLink Extender setup process
- Download and install the Tether App on your smartphone.
- Launch the app and log in using your TP-Link ID. if you do not have a TP-Link account, you can Sign up for one using the link available on the screen.
- Create an account and login using the details.
- Once logged in, tap on the ‘+’ button you see on the top right corner. From the “Choose your Device Type” screen, select the Range Extender option.
- The app will now scan for the available router networks in the vicinity. A list of the same will be displayed on the screen.
- Select the name of the router network from the list and type in the access credentials to connect to it.
- From the Extended Network Settings page, edit the SSID and network password you’ll like to keep. If you are setting up a dual-band extender, make sure you type in the details for both the network bands.
- Once you have entered the details, tap on the Save button.
- On the next screen, type in the details for the admin username and password and click on the Save button again.
- The final setup screen will show you the details of the network you have just configured.
Relocating The Extender
Once the network settings are complete, you can relocate your extender to a location about halfway between the main router and the WiFi dead zone you’re looking to cover. Plugin the extender and wait for about 2 minutes till the LED on the extender turns solid blue. If that does not happen, relocate the extender close to the main router so you can achieve better signal quality.
You can now connect your devices to the extender using a wired or wireless network.