TP-Link RE500X Quick Installation Manual

Quick Installation Guide
Range Extender
2
Set Up
Via the Tether App Via the Tether App
1.
Get the up-to-date Tether app from the
Apple App Store or Google Play, or simply
scan the QR code.
or
Scan for Tether
2.
Launch the Tether app and log in with your
TP-Link ID. If you don't have an account,
create one first.
Welcome to Tether
TP-Link ID (Email)
Password
Log In
Sign Up Forgot Password?
3
Relocate
1. Plug in the extender about halfway between your router and the Wi-Fi dead
zone. The location you choose must be within the range of your router.
2. Wait for about 2 minutes until the
relocate the extender closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.
Tip: For more intuitive location assistance, access extender settings via the Tether app and go to
Tools > Location Assistant.
Enjoy!
Connect your devices to the extender wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable,
then enjoy the internet. The password of your extended network is the
same as your host router.
Tip: You can also set up the extender in Access Point mode to transform your existing wired
network to a wireless one. For details, refer to the user guide at https://www.tp-link.com/support.
3.
Tap the
Note: If you cannot find your device, please refer to
FAQ > Q1.
No devices found.
Tether
4.
Follow app instructions to complete the setup.
The LED should turn solid on, indicating
successful connection to your router.
Note: If the LED does not turn solid on, please
refer to FAQ > Q2.
LED turns solid blue. If it doesn't,
1
Power On
Plug the extender into a power outlet next to your router. Wait until
its Power LED turns solid on.
button and select Range Extender.
My Devices
Choose your device type
Router
Gaming Router
Range Extender
Solid On
Next to
More Setup Methods
Via a Web Browser
1. Connect your computer or smartphone to
the extender's network TP-Link_Extender.
2. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net or
http://192.168.0.254 in a web browser.
Create a password to log in.
3. Follow web instructions to complete the setup.
Via the WPS Button
1. Press the WPS button on your router.
2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the
extender for 1 second. The
change from blinking to solid on, indicating
successful connection.
3. If the extender connects to a dual band router,
repeat steps 1 and 2 to connect to the other
band.
Extended Network Names:
Router's network name with _EXT at the end
or
Same as your OneMesh router
(See back for OneMesh details)
Passwords:
Same as your router
For more details, please refer to the user guide at
https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/.
Router
Halfway
Smartphone Tablet
Smart TV Game Console
Solid On
LED should
Blue: Suitable location
Red: Too far from router
Devices
Laptop
Desktop