Guide to Set Up Access Control on TP-Link Range Extender

 

TP-Link extender facilitates its users with various astonishing features. One such feature is the TP-Link Access Control feature. This feature lets users block or allows a WiFi-enabled device to connect to the extender's network for a specific period. If you have also done the TP-Link set up in your home, you should try out this feature to take advantage. If you are wondering how to set up the Access Control on your TP-Link range extender, we have prepared a step-by-step guide. So, keep reading.

How to Set Up Access Control on TP-Link Extender?

You can either blacklist or whitelist the device connected to your TP-Link extender using the Access Control feature. We will shed light on the steps to do both.

How to Block Devices Using Access Control?

Walk through the instructions given below in order to set up Access Control on your TP-Link wireless range extender:

• Connect your TP-Link WiFi extender to the router with an active internet connection.
• Once done, turn on your desktop or laptop.
• Now, open your favorite internet browser.
• Go to the address bar of the internet browser and type the default web address of your TP-Link extender in it.
• Press the Enter key.
• You will now be taken to the TP-Link extender login screen.
• Enter the password you've set for your TP-Link extender in the given field and click the Log In button.
• Hitting Log In will make you land on the TP-Link extender setup wizard.
• Once you reach there, go to the Settings tab and select the Advanced Settings menu.
• Click the Access Control option.
• Enable the Access Control feature by sliding the button to the right hand.
• You will see the Access Control window.
• Now, you need to specify the target devices that need to be blocked.

Note: Keep in mind that the devices connected to your TP-Link extender via the Ethernet cable won't be blocked.

• Select the Blacklist option and click the Save button.
• Now, a window displaying the list of devices connected to your TP-Link extender will appear.
• Tick the checkbox corresponding to the targeted WiFi-enabled device.
• Click the Block icon on the Blacklist table and set the time for which you want the device to be blocked.
• Lastly, click the OK button.

In this manner, you can block devices connected to your TP-Link extender for a specific period. Now, learn how to permit devices to connect to your TP-Link extender network.

How to Permit Devices Using Access Control?

Read the instructions given below to permit devices to use your TP-Link extender WiFi connection by accessing the tplinkrepeater setup wizard

• Reach the TP-Link extender setup wizard using the default details.
• Navigate to the Access Control window.
• Select the Whitelist option and click Save.
• The Whitelist table will come into view.
• Click the Add button.
• Now, consider entering the Device Name and their MAC addresses into their required fields.
• You can also set a time for a certain entry as per the requirement.
• Finalize the process of permitting devices by clicking the OK button.

That's how you can permit WiFi-enabled devices to connect to your TP-Link extender's network using the Access Control feature.

You can easily enable the Access Control feature on your TP-Link extender using the aforementioned guidelines. If you got stuck while doing so, read the troubleshooting hacks mentioned below.

Fixed: Can't Set Up Access Control on Extender

• Ensure that your TP-Link extender as well as the router is receiving a non-fluctuating power supply.
• Make sure that the Ethernet cable connecting your WiFi devices is non-damaged.
• Do not use an outdated web browser to set up Access Control on your TP-Link extender.
• Verify that you have completely installed the extender via the TP Link app before blocking or permitting devices.
• Enter the correct password of your TP-Link extender. Otherwise, you won't be able to set up Access Control.
• Avoid turning off your TP-Link extender or router during the process.

Wrap Up

This was all about how to set up Access Control on your TP-Link WiFi range extender. We hope that the guidelines discussed in this post will help you in blocking and permitting WiFi-enabled devices from connecting to your TP-Link range extender.