How to configure wireless network of 11N Range Extender (new logo)

Configuration Guide
Updated 06-28-2022 02:24:20 AM FAQ view icon129593
This Article Applies to: 

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 network.

Here takes TL-WA820RE as demonstration:

Log into the Web GUI of the range extender. If you don’t know how to do that, please refer to How to log into the Web GUI of my 11N Range Extender (new logo)?

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. 1. Move the extender closer to your router, and click Rescan in the top-right corner of the list. 2. 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 Host 2.4GHz Password field.

5. Click Save.

To disable / enable the wireless function:

1. Go to Settings > Wireless > Extended Network.

2. Extended network is enabled by default. If you want to disable the wireless function, just clear the Enable checkbox. In this case, all the wireless settings 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 SSID will not be displayed when wireless devices scan for local wireless networks. Devices must join the network manually in order to connect.

3. Click Save.

Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.

Related FAQs

Is this faq useful?

Your feedback helps improve this site.

Community

TP-Link Community

Still need help? Search for answers, ask questions, and get help from TP-Link experts and other users around the world.

Visit the Community >

icon

Accessibility Adjustments

icon RESET

Choose the right accessibility profile for you

OFF

Seizure Safe

Eliminates flashes and reduces color

OFF

Cognitive Disability

Assists with reading and focusing

OFF

Vision Impaired

Enhances the website's visuals

OFF

ADHD Friendly

More focus and fewer distractions

Content Adjustments

Adjust Scale

icon
100%
icon

Highlight Title

icon

Highlight Link

icon

Text Magnifier

icon

Readable Font

icon

Align Center

icon

Align Left

icon

Align Right

icon

Color Adjustment

Low Saturate

icon

High Saturate

icon

Dark Contrast

icon

Light Contrast

icon

Set Text Colors

Monochrome

icon

Set Title Colors

High Contrast

icon

Set BackgroundColor

Orientation Adjustments

Muted

icon

Hide Images

icon

Stop Animation

icon

Reading Mask

icon

Highlight Hover

icon

Big Black Cursor

mutedicon

Big White Cursor

icon

Hide Video/Audio

icon

Stop Video

icon

Stop Audio

icon

Hide Animation

icon

Reading Guide

icon

Useful Links

Chat Now