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AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Air Range Extender
Archer Air E5
User Guide
Contents
About This Guide 1
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Extender 3
1. 1. Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. 2. Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. 2. 1. LED Explanation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1. 2. 2. Button Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 6
2. 1. Power On the Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. 2. Set Up the Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. 2. 1. Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. 2. 2. Method 2: Via a Web Browser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2. 2. 3. Method 3: Via the WPS Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 3 EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming 15
3. 1. What‘s an EasyMesh Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3. 2. How to Set Up an EasyMesh Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3. 3. How to Manage an EasyMesh Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 4 TP-Link Cloud Service 18
4. 1. Register a TP-Link ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4. 2. Change Your TP-Link ID Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4. 3. Manage the User TP-Link IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4. 3. 1. Add TP-Link ID to Manage the Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4. 3. 2. Remove TP-Link ID(s) from Managing the Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4. 4. Manage the Extender via the TP-Link Tether App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 23
5. 1. Check Internet Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5. 2. Configure Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5. 3. Change LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5. 4. Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5. 5. Set Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Chapter 6 Manage Your Extender 31
6. 1. Set System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6. 2. Control LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6. 3. Set Power Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6. 4. Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6. 5. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6. 6. Change Login Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6. 7. Check System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Chapter 7 FAQ 39
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About This Guide
This guide is a complement to 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:
Convention Description
Underline
Underlined words or phrases are hyperlinks. You can click to 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
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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.
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1 1 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.
1 2 Appearance
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1 2 1 LED Explanation
You can check the extender’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
Name Status Indication
Off
The extender is not powered or not powered by a
standard power source.
Quickly
pulsing
blue
The system is starting up or firmware upgrade is in
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.
1 2 2 Button Description
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.
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2 1 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.
Solid Blue
2 2 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.
2 2 1 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.
OR
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.
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3. Tap the + icon on the upper-right corner and select Range Extender.
4. Follow 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 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 internet.
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Laptop
Smartphone
Tablet
2 2 2 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.
C
onnections are available
Wireless Network
C
onnection
TP-Link_Extender
Connect automatically
Connect
√
√
• For Mac OS X Users
1 ) Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any).
2 ) Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top right corner of the screen, and connect to the
extender’s network: TP-Link_Extender.
Wi-Fi: On
Tu rn Wi-Fi O
Join Other Network...
Create Network...
Open Network Preferences...
TP-Link_Extender
2. Follow the instructions of the Quick Setup Wizard to connect the extender to your
host router.
1 ) Launch a web browser, enter http://www. tplinkrepeater.net or
http://192.168.0.254 in the address bar, and then create a password to log in.
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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.
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5 ) Either keep the default 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.
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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.
Laptop
Smartphone
Tablet
2 2 3 Method 3: Via the WPS Button
Use this way if your router has a WPS button. The button might look like one of these:
.
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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 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.
Extended Network Names:
Router’s network name with
_EXT
at the end
or
Same as your OneMesh router
Passwords:
Same as your router
Solid On
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.
1 ) 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.
2 ) 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.
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Router Devices
Halfway
Suitable location
Too far from router
No connection
Tip:
To minimize signal interference, please choose a location which 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.
Laptop
Smartphone
Tablet
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EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming
3 1 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.
INTERNET
SAME
Network Name & Password
for seamless roaming
Router
Extender
·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/.
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3 2 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.
3 3 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.
Chapter 4
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
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4 1 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:
• To learn more about the Admin and User TP-Link ID, refer to Manage the User TP-Link IDs.
• 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.
• 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.
4 2 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. And click Save.
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• To change your password:
1. Click
behind the Password.
2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click Save.
4 3 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.
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• Add/remove other TP-Link IDs to/from the extender.
4 3 1 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.
4 3 2 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.
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4 4 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.
OR
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.
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5 1 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.
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5 2 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.
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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.
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5 3 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.
5 4 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.
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4. Click Save.
5 5 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.
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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 in the Devices in 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.
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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.
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6 1 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.
6 2 Control LEDs
The LEDs of the extender indicate its activities and status. You can turn off LEDs when
you don’t need them.
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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.
6 3 Set Power Schedule
The Power Schdule 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.
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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.
6 4 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.
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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.
6 5 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.
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• 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.
6 6 Change Login Password
The account management feature allows you to change your login username and
password of the web management webpage.
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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.
6 7 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.
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FAQ
Q1 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.
Q2 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.
Q3 What should I do if I forget my wireless password?
The extender shares the same wireless passwords as those of your host networks.
Q4 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.
Q5 I have enabled 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:
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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.
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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: [email protected]om
Product Name: Power Adapter
Model Number: T120200-2B7
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: [email protected]om
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.
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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 20 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: 2024-08-26
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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.
Frequency band: 5150 - 5250 MHz:
Indoor use: Inside buildings only. Installations and use inside road vehicles and train
carriages are not permitted. Limited outdoor use: If used outdoors, equipment shall
not be attached to a fixed installation or to the external body of road vehicles, a fixed
infrastructure or a fixed outdoor antenna. Use by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is
limited to within the 5170 - 5250 MHz band.
Frequency band: 5250 - 5350 MHz:
Indoor use: Inside buildings only. Installations and use in road vehicles, trains and aircraft
are not permitted. Outdoor use is not permitted.
Frequency band: 5470 - 5725 MHz:
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Installations and use in road vehicles, trains and aircraft and use for unmanned aircraft
systems (UAS) are not permitted.
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK
EE EL ES FI FR HR HU IE
IS IT LI LT LU LV MT NL
NO PL PT RO SE SI SK UK(NI)
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.
UK
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.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme
aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes :
1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2. L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
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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.
Avertissement:
1. Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement
pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable
aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux;
Les produits utilisant la technique d’atténuation DFS (sélection dynamique des
fréquences) sur les bandes 5250- 5350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz et 5650-5725MHz.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance
20cm between the radiator & your body.
Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies
pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec
un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Korea Warning Statements
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.
NCC Notice & BSMI Notice
注意！
取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻
率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立
即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。
前述合法通信，指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。
低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。
高增益指向性天線只得應用於固定式點對點系統。
安全諮詢及注意事項
• 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。
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• 清潔本產品之前請先切斷電源。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。
• 注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。
• 插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋
開口。
• 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位
置中。
• 不要私自拆開機殼或自行維修，如產品有故障請與原廠或代理商聯繫。
限用物質含有情況標示聲明書
設備名稱：
Equipment name:
AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Air Range Extender
型號（型式）：
Type designation (Type):
Archer Air E5
單元
Ｕnit
限用物質及其化學符號
Restricted substances and its chemical symbols
鉛
Lead
(Pb)
汞
Mercury
(Hg)
鎘
Cadmium
(Cd)
六價鉻
Hexavalent
chromium
(Cr
+6
)
多溴聯苯
Polybrominated
biphenyls
(PBB)
多溴二苯醚
Polybrominated
diphenyl ethers
(PBDE)
PCB
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
外殼
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
电源供应器
−
○ ○ ○ ○ ○
天線
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
備考1.〝超出0.1 wt %〞及〝超出0.01 wt %〞係指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含量基準值
Note 1：“Exceeding 0.1 wt %” and “exceeding 0.01 wt %” indicate that the percentage content of
the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition.
備考2.〝○〞係指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。
Note 2：“○” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the
percentage of reference value of presence.
備考3.〝−〞係指該項限用物質為排除項目。
Note 3：The “−” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.
Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність
вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними
законодавчими актами України.
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.
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• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
• Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
• Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
• Adapter 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
Note: The Equipment marking is at the bottom of the device. Symbols may vary from
products.
Symbol
Explanation
Class II equipment
Class II equipment with functional earthing
Alternating current
Direct current
Polarity of d.c. power connector
For indoor use only
Dangerous voltage
Caution, risk of electric shock
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Energy efficiency Marking
Protective earth
Earth
Frame or chassis
Functional earthing
Caution, hot surface
Caution
Operator's manual
Stand-by
"ON"/"OFF" (push-push)
Fuse
Fuse is used in neutral N
RECYCLING
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical
and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product
must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in
order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the
environment.
User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling
organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or
electronic equipment.
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Caution, avoid listening at high volume levels for long periods
Disconnection, all power plugs
m
Switch of mini-gap construction
µ
Switch of micro-gap construction (for US version)
Switch of micro-gap / micro-disconnection construction (for other
versions except US)
ε
Switch without contact gap (Semiconductor switching device)
