TP-Link RE205 Quick Installation Manual

Quick Installation Guide
Range Extender
RE205
2
Set Up
Method 1: Via the Tether App
1. Get the up-to-date Tether app.
or
Scan for Tether
2. Connect your smartphone to the extender's
network TP-Link_Extender.
< Settings Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
CHOOSE A NETWORK...
TP-Link_Extender
Other...
3. Launch the Tether app, and select your extender.
Create a password to log in.
My Devices
Local Device
RE205
XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX
4. Follow app instructions to complete the setup.
The Signal LED should turn solid on, indicating
successful connection to your router.
Note: If the LED does not turn solid on, refer to FAQ > Q2.
Solid On
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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 Signal LED turns solid blue. If it doesn't,
relocate the extender closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.
Tip: For more intuitive location assistant, access extender settings via the Tether app and go to Tools > Location Assistant.
Enjoy the internet!
Method 2: Via a Web Browser
1. Connect your computer or smartphone to the
extender's network TP-Link_Extender. If you are
using a computer, unplug the Ethernet cable if any.
Tether
2. Launch a web browser, and enter
http://tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254
in the address bar. Create a password to log in.
Note: If the login window does not appear, refer to FAQ > Q1.
3. Follow web instructions to complete the setup.
The Signal LED should turn solid on, indicating
successful connection to your router.
Note: If the LED does not turn solid on, refer to FAQ > Q2.
1
Power On
Plug the extender into a power outlet next to your router. Wait until its
Power LED turns solid on.
Connections are available
Wireless Network Connection
TP-Link_Extender
Connect automatically Connect
√
http://tplinkrepeater.net
Create Password
Low Middle High
Confirm Password
Start
Solid On
Next to
Method 3: Via the WPS Button
1. Press the WPS button on your router.
The WPS button might
look like one of these:
2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the
extender for 1 second. The Signal LED should
change from blinking to solid on, indicating
successful connection.
Note: If the LED does not turn solid on, try again or use Method 1
or 2.
Blinking
3. If the extender connects to a dual band router,
repeat steps 1 and 2 above to connect to the
other band.
Extended Network Names:
Router's network name with _EXT at the end
Passwords:
Same as your router
Solid On
Note: If you want to change the extended network
names, refer to Manage the Extender on the back
page.
If you cannot find the network names with _EXT in
your Wi-Fi network list, this means that the
extender has been connected to a OneMesh router
and automatically copied its Wi-Fi settings. See
back for more information.
Blue: Suitable location
Red: Too far from router
Router
Halfway
Solid On
Solid On
Devices