TP-Link CPE210 is an outdoor CPE device for long-distance networking purposes. If you have recently upgraded to a tp-link CPE210 repeater setup, this guide will help you configure the CPE setup settings in no time. The TP-Link CPE210 repeater can be used outdoors as well as indoors depending upon your individual requirements.
Now, let’s go further and discuss how to set up a tp-link CPE210 repeater?
Requirements for TP-Link CPE210 Setup
Before you start with the setup process, you’ll need to collect some equipment with you. This includes the following:
- Power Adapter
- Ethernet Cable
- Power Outlet
- Laptop/ Computer
- Default Login Credentials
The default login credentials can be found on the product label of the device. You can also refer to the details mentioned in the user manual. For a quick reference, you can refer to the following details:
Username: admin
Password: admin
Web address: http://tplinkrepeater.net
IP address: 192.168.0.254
Preparing to set up TP-Link CPE210
To set up your TP-Link CPE210 device, you’ll need to make the hardware connections and facilitate a stable power supply. This will ensure you can access the network setup page easily and configure the network settings conveniently. Here are some steps you can follow:
- Connect the power adapter to the CPE device and plug its other end into the power outlet at your end.
- Turn on the power supply and allow some time for the devices to boot up.
- Use an ethernet cable to connect your CPE device to the computer system. Plug one end of the same to the CPE device’s LAN port and the other end to the ethernet port on the computer. The computer will detect the LAN connection and the network status indicator will also indicate the status.
- If you wish, you can proceed using a wireless connection as well. Connect the devices using the WiFi function. Open the WiFi Settings on your wireless device and look for the available wireless networks in the area. Once the name of the TP-Link CPE appears, select the same and click on the Connect button. This will connect the devices over a WiFi connection.
Accessing the TP-Link CPE210 login page
Once the physical device connections have been made, you can proceed with the tp-link CPE210 login process. Here are some steps you can follow:
- Launch a web browser on your connected computer or smartphone and type the default web address tplinkrepeater.net in the address bar and press Enter.
- If the default web address doesn’t help, type the IP address http://192.168.0.254 in the address bar and proceed with the login process.
- Once the login page appears on the browser page, provide the login details and click on the Login button.
- The login wizard will validate the credentials and accordingly sign you into the setup wizard.
- Once you are there, you’ll need to select your country’s language and “Agree” to the terms and conditions from the next page that appears.
- Again, click on the “Login” button and you’ll reach the quick setup wizard.
You can now follow the on-screen instructions to complete the tp-link CPE repeater configuration process.
TP-Link CPE210 Setup and Configuration
Once you are on the TP-Link quick setup wizard, you can start by following the steps mentioned:
- Go to the Quick setup wizard.
- Select the Operation mode on the menu as repeater mode.
- Click on the ‘Next’ button.
- The setup wizard will now scan for the available router networks to connect to. Select the name of your Wi-Fi router network from the list and provide a password to connect to it. Click on the Connect button.
- The setup wizard will validate the settings and connect you to the network.
- In the next window, configure the repeater network settings. Assign an SSID and password to the network and click on the Next button. If you have a dual-band repeater, configure the details for the 5GHz network band as well.
- Once done, click on the ‘Finish’ button.
You will now see a summary of all the settings you have configured. Review the same and proceed with connecting your devices to the network.
Get help from the experts!
TP-Link CPE outdoor setup can be a task for new users. You can always refer to the guide as discussed to proceed with the network setup and facilitate internet access. However, if you face issues with the same during the setup process, you can always get help from the support team.