TP-Link RE355 Quick Installation Manual page 2

Option TWO
Power On
Plug the extender into an electrical outlet
near your router, and wait until the POWER
LED is lit and solid blue.
Relocate
1
Plug the extender into an electrical outlet about halfway
between your router(Host Network) and the Wi-Fi dead
zone.
2
Wait until the LED is lit and solid blue. If not, relocate it
closer to the router to achieve a good (or better) signal
quality.
Enjoy!
Both extended networks share the same SSID (network name) and password as your host network.
Entertainment Adapter
The extender can be used as a wireless adapter to connect any Ethernet-only device (such
as a Blu-ray player, game console, DVR, or smart TV) to your Wi-Fi network.
First, connect the extender to your router using Option ONE or Option TWO, then connect the
extender to your Ethernet-only device via an Ethernet cable.
Smart TV Game Console Desktop
Q1. What do I do if I cannot access the extender's web-based interface ?
A1. Make sure your computer is connected to the Extended network SSID or connect your
computer to the extender using an Ethernet cable.
A2. Change the computer's fixed IP address to "Obtain an IP Address Automatically".
A3. Verify that http://tplinkrepeater.net is correctly entered in the web browser and press Enter.
Q2. What should I do when the
A. It depends on your router capabilities. If you are connecting to a dual-band router, but only
or LED is on, press the WPS button on the router and on the extender again to reconnect the
other band.
Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Please use Option ONE if your router does not support WPS.
Router
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
LED is on, but only one band is connected?
Connect
1
Press the WPS button on your router, and then press the
WPS
For more information about using WPS on your router, please refer to the router manufacturer's user guide.
Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default, if the WPS method fails, please use Option ONE.
2
If you are connecting the extender to a dual-band router but only
LED is on, repeat step 1 again to connect the other band.
Host Network
TP-LINK Tether App
Tether app provides a simple, intuitive way to access, manage your extender using
your iOS or Android devices.
Tether
1. Scan the QR code or search the keywords "TP-LINK Tether" to
How to
download the app from the App Store or Play Store.
2. Ensure your smart device is wirelessly connected to the extender.
begin?
3. Launch the app and start managing your extended network.
Q3. What should I do if the
Option ONE?
A1. You may have entered the incorrect Wi-Fi password of your host network during the
configuration. Please log into the extender's web-based interface to check the password and try
again.
A2. Please reset the extender and go through the configuration again.
Q4. How do I restore the extender to its factory default settings?
A. While the extender is powered on, press and hold the Reset button until all the LEDs turn on
momentarily.
button on the extender.
The
from blinking to a solid state,
indicating a successful WPS
connection.
Press
If not, please use Option ONE.
or
Extended Network
Ideal extender Placement
Blue Red
Ideal location Too far away
Do initial configuration
of your extender
Turn off the LEDs
at a specific time
LED does not change to solid after completing
LED should change
Change the basic
extended network settings
Block network access
from specific devices