TP-Link RE450 Quick Installation Manual

Quick
Installation
Guide
Applicable Model:
RE450
Option ONE
Power on
Plug the extender into an electrical
outlet near your router, and wait until the
POWER LED is lit and solid blue.
Configure
1
Launch a web browser and type
http://tplinkrepeater.net in the address
bar. Enter admin (all lowercase) for both
Username and Password to log in.
http://tplinkrepeater.net
admin
admin
If the log in window does not pop up,
please refer to the FAQ > Q1.
2
Create an account for secure
management purpose, and then click
Confirm.
Relocate
1
Plug the extender into an electrical outlet about halfway
between your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone. The location
you choose must be within the range of your host network.
2
Wait until the LED is lit and solid blue. If not, relocate it
closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.
Enjoy!
Using a Web Browser
3
Login
Both extended networks share the
but may have different wireless network names

LED Explanation

(RE)
Solid blue: The extender is connected to the
router, and is in a good location.
Solid red: The extender is connected to the
router, but is too far away from the router.
Blinking: WPS connection is in process.
Off: No active connection.
Button Explanation
LED button: To turn all LEDs on or off, press the LED button.
Power button: To turn on or off the extender, press the Power button.
Connect to the extender
For Windows Users
10:31
Not connected
Connection are available
Wireless Network Connection
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz
Connect automatically Connect
√
1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any).
2. Click the Wireless Network Connection icon on your taskbar.
3. Click the refresh icon and connect to the extender's network
(e.g. TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz/5GHz).
Select your router's 2.4GHz/5GHz host
network and enter the password. Then click
Next.
5GHz Host Network
2.4GHz Host Network Wireless Settings
Please select 2.4GHz Host network or skip this network.
SSID Signal MAC Address
Your router wireless name
30:B5:C1:33:99:76
12345678 Next
Host 2.4GHz Password:
TP_LINK_123456 23:B5:C0:30:90:06
Back Other...
If your router does not support 5GHz wireless
network, please click Skip to continue.
same Wi-Fi passwords as those of your host networks,
if you have customized them during the configuration.
For Mac OS X Users
Wi-Fi: On
Turn Wi-Fi Off
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz
TP-LINK_Router
or
Join Other Network...
Create Network...
Open Network Preferences...
1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your Mac (if any).
2. Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top right corner of the screen, and
connect to the extender's network (e.g.
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz/5GHz).
4
Either keep the default SSIDs or customize
them for the extended networks, and then
click Next.
Summary
2.4GHz Host Network
Extended 2.4GHz SSID:
Security
The extended 2.4GHz password is the same as your Host password.
Extended 5GHz SSID:
The extended 5GHz password is the same as your Host password.
Rescan Skip
5
Verify your wireless settings and click Save.
Corresponding LEDs (2.4GHz/ 5GHz)
should turn on and stay solid.
Host Network
Host Network
Ideal extender Placement
Blue Red
Ideal location Too far away
2.4GHz/5GHz
On: The extender is connected to the
2.4GHz/5GHz wireless network of your host
router.
Off: No connection.
POWER
On: The extender is on.
Blinking: The extender is initializing.
Off: The extender is off.
5GHz Host Network Summary
Wireless Settings
Your network name
Copy Host SSID
Hide SSID broadcast
Your network name_5G
Copy Host SSID
Hide SSID broadcast
Back Next
Extended Network