TP-Link RE450 Quick Installation Manual

Quick
Installation
Guide
Applicable Model:
RE450
Using a Web Browser
Option 1:
Option 2: Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
WPS
Option 1
Using a Web Browser
1
Power on
Plug the extender into an electrical
outlet near your router, and wait until the
Power LED is lit and solid blue.
3
Configure
1
Launch a web browser and type
http://tplinkrepeater.net in the address
field. Use 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 a new username and password
to log in the web management page, then
click Confirm.
4
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 Wi-Fi password as your host network,
but may have different wireless network names if you customize the names during the configuration.
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3
4
Login
Host Network
Ideal extender Placement
LED Explanation
(RE)
Solid blue: The extender has established a
secure connection, and the signal strength is
adequate.
Solid red: The extender has established a
secure connection, but the signal strength is too
weak.
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

via Ethernet Cable
1. Disable the Wi-Fi on your computer.
2. Connect the extender to your computer via an
Ethernet cable.
Select your country/region, then click Next.
Select your router's 2.4GHz/5GHz host
network and enter the password, then click
Next.
2.4GHz Host Network Wireless Settings
Region 5GHz Host Network
Please select 2.4GHz Host network or skip this network.
MAC Address
SSID Signal
Your router wireless name 30:B5:C1:33:99:76
Next
Host 2.4GHz Password: 12345678
TP_LINK_123456 23:B5:C0:30:90:06
Back Other... Rescan
If your router does not support 5GHz wireless
network, please click Skip to continue.
Extended Network
via Wireless
Not connected
Wireless Network Connection
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4/5GHz
or
Connect automatically
√
1. Disconnect the Ethernet (wired) connection to
your computer.
2. Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect
to the extender's network :
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4/5GHz.
5
You can customize the Extended 2.4GHz
and 5GHz SSIDs or use the same as your
host network (default), then click Next.
2.4GHz Host Network
Region
Extended 2.4GHz SSID:
Summary
The extended 2.4GHz password is the same as your Host password.
Extended 5GHz SSID:
Security
The extended 5GHz password is the same as your Host password.
6
Verify your wireless settings and click Finish.
Skip
Corresponding LEDs (2.4GHz/ 5GHz)
should turn on and stay solid.
Choose a location away from Bluetooth devices
and other household electronics, such as
cordless phone, microwave, and baby monitor,
etc., to minimize signal interference.
2.4GHz/5GHz
On: The extender is connected to the
2.4GHz/5GHz wireless network of your host
network.
Off: No connection.
Power
On: The extender is on.
Blinking: The extender is initializing.
Off: The extender is off.
Connections are available
Connect
Wireless Settings
5GHz Host Network Summary
Your network name
Copy Host SSID
Hide SSID broadcast
Your network name_5G
Copy Host SSID
Hide SSID broadcast
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