TP-Link RE500 RE500EU V1 User Guide - Page 9

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Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 2. Wait until the LED changes to solid blue, which indicates that the WPS connection is successful. If it doesn't, please refer to Method Two: Via a Web Browser. 3. If you are connecting the extender to a dual-band router but only the 2.4GHz or 5GHz LED is on, repeat Step 1 and 2 to connect to the other band. 4. Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy the internet. Both extended networks share the same SSIDs (network names) and passwords as those of your host networks. Tips: Since the performance of the extended networks will be affected by the distance between extender and host router, we recommend that you relocate your extender by referring to Position Your Extender. 2. 1. 2. Method Two: Via a Web Browser 1. Connect your computer to the extender's wireless network. Tips: Before connecting, please find the SSID (network name) on the label of the extender. • 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_2.4GHz or TP-Link_Extender_5GHz. Connections are available Wireless Network Connection TP-Link_Extender_2.4GHz TP-Link_Extender_5GHz √ 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_2.4GHz or TP-Link_Extender_5GHz. Wi-Fi: On Turn Wi-Fi O TP-Link_Extender_2.4GHz TP-Link_Extender_5GHz Join Other Network... Create Network... Open Network Preferences... 7

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Chapter 2
Set Up Internet Connection
2. Wait until the
LED changes to solid blue, which indicates that the WPS connection
is successful. If it doesn’t, please refer to
Method Two: Via a Web Browser
.
3. If you are connecting the extender to a dual-band router but only the 2.4GHz or 5GHz
LED is on, repeat Step 1 and 2 to connect to the other band.
4.
Enjoy!
Connect to the extended network and enjoy the internet. Both extended
networks share the same SSIDs (network names) and passwords as those of your
host networks.
Tips:
Since the performance of the extended networks will be affected by the distance between
extender and host router, we recommend that you relocate your extender by referring to
Position Your
Extender
.
2. 1. 2.
Method Two: Via a Web Browser
1. Connect your computer to the extender's wireless network.
Tips:
Before connecting, please find the SSID (network name) on the label of the extender.
• 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_2.4GHz
or
TP-Link_Extender_5GHz
.
Connections are available
Wireless Network Connection
TP-Link_Extender_2.4GHz
TP-Link_Extender_5GHz
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_2.4GHz
or
TP-Link_Extender_5GHz
.
Wi-Fi: On
Turn Wi-Fi Off
TP-Link_Extender_5GHz
Join Other Network...
Create Network...
Open Network Preferences...
TP-Link_Extender_2.4GHz