TP-Link RE815XE Quick Installation Manual

Quick Installation Guide
Range Extender
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2
Set Up
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?
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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: To place the extender for optimal Wi-Fi performance, access extender settings
via the Tether app and go to Tools > Location Assistant, or simply scan the QR code
to visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/3103/.
Enjoy!
Connect your devices to the extender wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable,
then enjoy the internet. The passwords of your extended networks are
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 button and select Range Extender.
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.
Note: For safety, only plug the extender in the direction as shown below.
My Devices
Choose Your Device Type
Wireless 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://www.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.
Note: WPA3 required for 6 GHz bands does not allow WPS
connection. To connect to a router's 6 GHz band, please
connect via the Tether app or web browser.
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.
Blue: Suitable location
Red: Too far from router
Router
Halfway
Smartphone Tablet
Smart TV Game Console
Solid On
LED should
Devices
Laptop
Desktop