Can TP-Link Range Extender Connect to Netgear WiFi Router?
Most of the users of TP-Link range extender ask ‘can TP-Link extender connects to Netgear router’. The simple answer to this question is ‘Yes’, you can easily link extender with the router via Ethernet cable or WPS method.
Here we will discuss how you can connect the TP-Link extender to the Netgear by using two different methods. Then, you will learn how to update extender settings and networks by accessing the interface.
By ending the article, you will able to complete the TP Link extender setup. At the end of the article, you will read some troubleshooting tips to make the link between the router and extender error free.
Connect Router to TP-Link Range Extender
You just have to apply some easy steps to make the connection between the extender and router via two different methods.
· Ethernet Cable
To link both devices through the cable, you have to place extender near to the router.
Then find and connect the Ethernet cable to the router LAN port and WAN port of the TP-Link range extender.
Now, you have to start the extender by plugging it into the wall socket and pressing the power button.
· WPS Method
To connect the router and extender using the WPS methods, you have to turn the extender and router first.
Then, find and hit the WPS button on the router and then the extender to connect both the devices automatically.
The connection is not fully completed yet, you have to access the interface of TP-Link to configure its settings and networks.
Access TP-Link Range Extender Interface
Just apply all the instructions, given down here to complete the TP-Link range extender and router connection by accessing the interface.
- The step one is connect the computer to the TP-link device with the help of LAN cable.
- The second step is click on web browser and search the login URL tplinkrepeater.net.
- Interface login page will display on the computer screen, where you have to enter the login credentials.
Use the TP-Link range extender user manual to find the interface login credentials (username and password).
- By typing and clicking the NEXT button you will reach to the extender interface menu.
From this interface menu, you can easily adjust the extender settings and networks, update the extender firmware, and change the admin credentials.
Now, have a look at troubleshooting tips to make the connection between the TP-Link range extender and Netgear router secure and error free.
Troubleshooting Tips
- You must use the Ethernet cable and wall socket to connect router to extender and supply power, which should be in good condition. If the cable and socket are damaged, then you have to replace them right away.
- Use the up to date web browser to log in to the interface of the TP-link extender. If not, then update it by going into the browser Settings> ABOUT> click on UPDATE button.
- Make sure the URL you are using is correct, the right one is tplinkrepeater.net
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Here in this article, you have learned how to connect the Netgear router to TP-Link range extender. We have shown you both cable method and WPS method. At the last of the article, you have gone through the simple to apply troubleshooting tips so that the connection will secure and error free