How to Pair TP Link Extender with my Router?

Here in this article, we will provide you step-by-step instruction on how to pair TP Link extender with your existing router in minutes.

Let’s start over!

You can easily pair your TP Link extender and your existing router using the WPS button or Tether app.

First, we will explain how to pair TP Link extender and router using the WPS feature. Continue reading!

Pair TP Link Extender and Router

Using the WPS Feature

Step 1: Right off the bat, ensure that your router is properly configured. If yes, head over to the next step. In case not, then you need to configure the router by following the on-screen instructions provided on it official site.

Step 2: Power on your TP Link WiFi extender.

Step 2: Wait for a short while. Let the power LED on it become green and stable.

Step 4: Press the WPS button your TP Link WiFi extender.

Step 5: A few moments later, press the WPS button on your router as well.

The WPS LED on your TP Link WiFi extender will start blinking. As soon as it gets stable, it means that you have successfully paired it (the extender) and with your router.

To verify, connect your extender to the router’s SSID and access the TP Link extender setup login page. The setup page will load up quickly. It indicates a successful connection between your extender and router. In simple words, your devices are successfully paired.

Also read:- No Network Access with TP Link Extender Connection

On the off chance if TP Link extender setup login page takes much time to load or did not load at all, then simply restart it (extender) and router once. Sometimes, due to slow or poor internet connectivity, TP Link extender setup login fails to load. But, it doesn’t mean that your devices aren’t paired.

To restart your devices, follow the steps provided underneath.

Restart the Devices

1 Step: First and foremost, disconnect your TP Link extender and router.

2 Step: Turn off your existing router first.

3 Step: Wait for some time. Turn off your TP Link WiFi extender as well.

4 Step: Turn on your router.

5 Step: A few moments later, turn on your TP Link WiFi extender.

Now, pair them again using the WPS method.

Anticipating that the TP link troubleshooting tip provided above has helped to access TP Link extender setup login page.

Folks! Your query is “how to pair TP Link extender with my router”, right? And, we have provided you the WPS method for the same, didn't we? But, if your existing router doesn’t have the WPS feature then how will your TP Link extender pair with it? Don’t think much! You can easily pair your TP Link extender with your router using the Tether app. Remembered, we have already mentioned this at the starting of this article?

Pair TP Link Extender and Router

Using the Tether App

1 Step: First and foremost, make sure that your router is completely and properly configured. You must have active internet connection for the paring process.

2 Step: Plug your extender and router in reach of each other.

Note: Keep your extender and router away from interference-creating WiFi devices like Bluetooth speakers, baby monitors, gaming consoles, and so on. Doing so will help your devices (extender and router) WiFi signals from getting interrupted. And, if their WiFi signals aren’t interrupted, then nothing would stop them from being paired.

3 Step: Connect them both wirelessly or using an Ethernet cable.

4 Step: Open your smartphone, laptop, desktop, or wireless computer.

5 Step: Make sure that you have access to the TP Link extender’s WiFi.

6 Step: Download the Tether app by visiting the official site of your device.

7 Step: Create a TP Link account by using a valid ID and TP Link extender login password.

8 Step: Follow the on-screen instruction as per the TP Link extender’s model you have.

9 Step: Unplug your TP Link extender and move it to your preferred location.

10 Step: Connect the extender to your router’s SSID.

And that’s it! You have successfully paired your TP Link extender and router. So, was this article helpful in solving your how to pair TP Link extender query?