TP-Link RE355 Quick Installation Manual

Quick
Installation
Guide
Applicable Model:
RE355
Using a Web Browser
Option ONE:
Option TWO: Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
WPS
Option ONE
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
Create a new username and password
to log in the web-based interface, then
click Confirm.
2
Select your country/region, then click Next.
2.4GHz Host Network
Region
Region: Please select your country/region.
Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products
marketed in the U.S. are fixed to the U.S.
region.
4
Relocate
1 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet about halfway between your router (Host Network) and the Wi-Fi
dead zone.
Wait until the
2
good (or better) signal quality.
Enjoy!
Both 2.4GHz and 5GHz 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.
Using a Web Browser
2
3
Wireless Settings
5GHz Host Network Summary
Exit Next
LED is lit with a solid blue. If not, relocate the extender closer to the router to achieve a
Host Network
Ideal Extender Placement
Blue: Ideal location Red: Too far away

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 too far away from the router.
Blinking: WPS connection is in progress.
Off: No active connection.
Button Explanation
LED button: Press the LED button to turn all LEDs on or off.
Power button: Press the Power button to turn the extender on or off.
Login
Disconnect the Ethernet (wired)
1
connection to your computer. Click the
Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to
the extender's network :
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz or _5GHz.
Not connected
Connections are available
Wireless Network Connection
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz
Connect automatically Connect
√
TP-LINK_Extender_5GHz
Select your router's 2.4GHz and 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
12345678 Next
Host 2.4GHz Password:
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
Launch a web browser and type
2
http://tplinkrepeater.net in the address
field. Use admin (all lowercase) for both
Username and Password to log in.
4
Either keep the same SSIDs as your host
network or create new names for the
extended networks, then click Next.
2.4GHz Host Network
Summary
Region
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.
Skip
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Verify your wireless settings and click Finish.
The Corresponding LEDs (
should turn on and stay solid, indicating
successful connections.
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 both
2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi bands of your host
network.
Off: No connection.
Power
On/Off: The extender is on/off.
Blinking: The extender is initializing.
http://tplinkrepeater.net
admin
admin
Login
If the login window does not pop up,
please refer to the FAQ > Q1.
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
Back Next
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