Introduction of TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE305

The TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE305 is a powerful and compact device designed to extend the coverage of your existing Wi-Fi network. With a sleek and stylish design, this range extender is perfect for use in any home or office environment. It is capable of delivering dual-band Wi-Fi speeds of up to 1200Mbps, making it an ideal choice for streaming high-definition videos, online gaming, and other demanding applications. The RE305 is affordably priced, making it an accessible solution for improving your home or office's Wi-Fi coverage. It is expected to launch in the market by the end of 2021.

Detailed Specifications

The TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE305 comes with a range of key features, including dual-band wireless AC technology, which delivers Wi-Fi speeds of up to 1200Mbps (300Mbps on 2.4GHz and 867Mbps on 5GHz). It also has a Gigabit Ethernet port, which allows you to connect wired devices to your network at high speeds. The RE305 has a compact and wall-mountable design, making it easy to place in any location. Other features include intelligent signal light indicators, which help you find the best location for the extender, and WPS button for easy and secure setup.

Product Overview 

Bring Dead Zones Back to Life 
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 
Instantly connect the extender to a router by pressing the router's WPS button (if available) followed by the extender's RE/WPS button. Alternatively, follow the Quick Setup instructions found 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 Tether APP 
Tether provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage your extender with your smart devices. 

TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE305 Appearance 

LED Explanation 

You can check the extender's working status by following the LED Explanation table. 

Port and Button Description 

Description

The TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE305 is an easy-to-use and affordable solution for extending the coverage of your existing Wi-Fi network. With dual-band wireless AC technology, it can deliver fast Wi-Fi speeds, making it ideal for streaming high-definition videos, online gaming, and other demanding applications. The compact and wall-mountable design allows for flexible placement, while the Gigabit Ethernet port provides a fast and reliable connection for wired devices. The intelligent signal light indicators and WPS button make it easy to set up and use, while the advanced security features ensure that your network remains safe and secure.

Setup Guide of TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE305

Setting up the Wi-Fi Range Extender RE305 is a quick and easy process. Simply plug the extender into a power outlet, and then press the WPS button on your router and the extender to connect them wirelessly. Alternatively, you can use the TP-Link Tether app to set up the extender via a mobile device. Once connected, you can use the web interface to configure the extender's settings and monitor its status. The signal light indicators will help you find the best location for the extender, ensuring that you get the best possible Wi-Fi coverage.

Set Up Internet Connection 

This chapter introduces how to boost your host wireless coverage. Please follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the Internet connection. 

Quick Setup 

Poweron 
Plug the extender into an electrical outlet near your host router, and then wait until the Power LED is solid on. 
Connect to the host network 
There are two ways to connect to the host network: via the WPS button or via a web browser. Using the WPS button is an easier way to extend your host network. We recommend you to use this way if your router has a WPS button. The button might look like one of these.

Via the WPS Button 

1. Press the WPS button on your host router, and then press the WPS button on the extender within 2 minutes.

   

   TIPS

   • Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default. If the WPS connection fails, please refer to .Mfil!]Qg_ Two: Via a Web Browser.
   • 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 to solid blue, which indicates that the WPS connection is successful. If it's not, 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 highly recommend you to relocate your extender by referring to Position Your Extender. 

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. 

   

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. 

   

3. Follow the instructions of Quick Setup Wizard to connect the extender to your host router.

   • Launch a web browser, enter http://tplinkrepeater.net or http:/1192.168.0.254 in the address bar and create a password for future logins. Then click Start. 

     

     Tips: If the login window does not appear, please refer to the f8Q. 

4. Select your host router's 2.4GHz SSID (network name), enter its password (NOT the password you just created for management), and click Next. 

   

5. Select your host router's 5GHz SSID (network name), enter its password (NOT the password you just created for management), and click Next. 
   Tips: If your host router does not support 5GHz wireless network. please click Skip to continue. 

6. Either keep the default SSIDs (network names) or customize them for the extended networks, and then click Next.

   

7. Verify your wireless settings and click Save. The corresponding LED(s)(2.4GHz or 5GHz) should turn on. 

   

8. Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy the internet. Both extended networks share the same wireless passwords as those of your host networks, but may have different network names if you have customized the SSIDs during the configuration. 

   

Tips: Since the performance of the extended network will be affected by the distance between extender and host router, we highly recommend you to relocate your extender referring to Position Your Extender. 

Position Your Extender 

Please follow the instructions below to achieve optimal performance of the extender. 

1. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet between your host router and the Wi-Fi "dead" zone. The location you choose must be within the range of your existing host network.

2. Wait until the Signal LED is lit and solid blue. If it's not, relocate it closer to the host router to achieve better signal quality.

   

Tips: 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. 

Customize Your Network 

This chapter guides you on how to configure network settings that are available for this extender. 

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 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 the passwords of the host networks. If the problem still exists, please refer to the FAQ section.

     

   • 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.

     

The extender is connected to the router abnormally. Please go to Settings > Network and try setting your extender to obtain an IP address automatically.

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. 

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 click Rescan in the top-right corner of the list.
   • 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.
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. Devices must join the network manually in order to connect.
3. Click Save.

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 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 and enter the gateway that is in the same subnet as the IP address. The gateway is usually the LAN IP address of your extender.

   

5. Click Save.

Specify DHCP Server Settings 

By default, the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server is enabled and the extender acts as a DHCP server; it dynamically assigns TCP/IP parameters to client devices from the IP Address Pool. You can change the settings of the DHCP Server if necessary. 

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Network.

To specify the IP address that the extender assigns

1. Select Auto (recommended) or On to enable the DHCP Server.
2. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses in the IP Address Pool.
3. Enter other parameters if the ISP requires them. The Default Gateway is automatically filled in and is the same as the LAN IP address of the extender.
4. Click Save.

To view the DHCP Client List

You can view the information of the DHCP clients connected to the extender in the DHCP Client List. 

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 the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Wi-Fi Coverage.

3. Select Min, Mid or Max to adjust your Wi-Fi coverage of the extender.

   

4. Click Save.

Set Access Control 

Access Control allows you to permit or block specific devices from accessing the internet for a specific period. 

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in with the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Access Control.

3. Enable Access Control.

   

To block specific device(s)

Note: Devices connected to the extender via an Ethernet cable cannot be blocked. 

1. Select Blacklist and click Save.

   

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 OK.

To permit specific device(s)

1. Select Whitelist and click Save.

   

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.

   

More Features of Your Extender 

Use Your Extender as a Wireless Adapter 

The extender can be used as a wireless adapter to connect any wired-only device, such  as a Blu-ray player, game console, DVR, or smart TV, to your wireless network.  After configuration, you can connect an Ethernet-enabled device to the extender via an Ethernet cable. 
Note: Extenders that have no Ethernet port do not support this feature. 

By default, the Ethernet port of the extender is connected to the 5GHz wireless netwok. 

To change the connected wireless frequency

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Network.

3. Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz and click Save.

   

Transform Your Existing Wired Network to a Wireless One 

The extender can work as an access point, transforming your existing wired network to a wireless one. 

To Set Up the Extender as an Access Point 

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.

2. Click Mode in the top right corner of the page. Select Access Point and click Save. The extender will reboot and switch to Access Point mode.

   

3. After rebooting, connect the extender to your modem or wired router via an Ethernet cable.
4. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
5. Go to Quick Setup to configure your extender.

   1. Configure your wireless settings and click Next.

      

   2. Confirm the information and click Finish. Now, you can enjoy Wi-Fi. 

      

To Connect Your Wireless Devices to the Extender via WPS 

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) provides an easier way to set up a secure Wi-Fi connection.  Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, and most USB network cards, can be connected to your extender through this method (not supported by iOS devices). 

1. Visit http:/ /tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > Wireless > WPS.
3. Enable WPS.

4. Connect via WPS

   

   • AP's PIN: Enable AP's PIN and enter the PIN on your device. You can click Generate to get a new PIN or click Default to restore the PIN to its factory one.

     

   • Push Button (Recommended): Click Connect and push the WPS button on the client device.

   • PIN code: Enter the client's PIN, and click Connect.

     

Manage Your Extender 

Set Up 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://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with 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.

Control LEDs 

The LEDs of the extender indicate its activities and status. You can enable the Night Mode feature to specify a time period during which the LEDs are off. 

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > System Tools > LED Control.

To specify a time period when LEDs are off

1. Select Night Mode.
2. Specify a time period in the LED Off Time field , and the LEDs will be off during this period.

3. Click Save.

   

Power Schedule 

The Power Schdule feature allows you to specify a time period during which the extender is off. 

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with 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. Select Enable Power Schedule.

2. Specify a time period in the Power-Off Time field and repetitive days in the Day{s) field, and the extender will be off during this period.

   

Upgrade the Firmware 

TP-LINK is committed to improving products features, giving you a better network experience. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page at our website https://www.tp-link.com/pk/ and upgrade extender to the latest firmware version. 
Note

1. Make sure the latest firmware file is matched with the hardware version (as shown in the download section of the Support page).
2. Make sure that you have a stable connection between the extender and your computer. It is NOT recommended to upgrade the firmware wirelessly.
3. Backup your extender configuration.
4. Do NOT power off the extender during the firmware upgrade.

To upgrade the firmware

1. Download the latest firmware file for the extender from our website www.tp-link.com.
2. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with 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.

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://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Backup & Restore.

To backup configuration settings

1. 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 reset the extender.

   

2. Wait a few minutes for the reset and reboot.
   Note
   • During the reset process, do not power off or reset the extender.
   • We strongly recommend you backup the current configuration settings before resetting the extender.

Change Login Password 

The account management feature allows you to change your login username and password of the web management webpage. 

1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with 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.

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:/ /tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with 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.

   

TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE305 Troubleshooting

If you are experiencing issues with the TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE305, the first step is to check that it is properly connected to your router. Make sure that the extender is within range of your router's Wi-Fi signal, and that the WPS button has been pressed on both devices. If you are still experiencing issues, try resetting the extender to its factory settings and then reconfiguring it. If you continue to experience problems, contact TP-Link's technical support team for further assistance.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Dual-band wireless AC technology delivers fast Wi-Fi speeds
• Compact and wall-mountable design
• Gigabit Ethernet port for wired connections
• Intelligent signal light indicators for easy placement
• Affordable price

Cons

• May not provide adequate coverage for larger homes or offices
• More advanced users may prefer a more feature-rich extender

Customer Reviews about TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE305

Customers have praised the TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE305 for its ease of use, fast Wi-Fi speeds, and compact design. Many have reported that it has significantly improved their home or office's Wi-Fi coverage, and that it is an excellent value for the price. However, some have noted that it may not provide adequate coverage for larger homes or offices, and that more advanced users may prefer a more feature-rich extender.