TP-Link RE450 Quick Installation Manual

Quick Installation Guide
Range Extender
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Set Up
Method 1: Via the WPS Button
Tip: on the extender serves as the WPS
button and the signal LED.
1. Activate the WPS function on your router by
pressing the WPS button.
Note: If you don't know how to do, refer to your router's user
manual, or you can use other methods to set it up.
The WPS button might
look like one of these:
2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button
extender for 1 second, and the signal LED
blinking. Wait for the signal LED
5GHz LED to turn solid blue, indicating a successful
connection.
Note: lf only the 2.4GHz or 5GHz LED is solid blue, check to
see if the router has both 2.4GHz and 5GHz turned on. If both
are turned on, try WPS again or use other methods.
Blinking
3. Done. You can connect to the extender's Wi-Fi.
Extended Network Names:
Router's network name with _EXT at the end
or
Same as your EasyMesh router (see back for EasyMesh
details)
Passwords:
Same as your router
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: To place the extender for optimal Wi-Fi performance, access extender settings
via the Tether app and go to find Location Assistant, or simply scan the QR code to
visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/3103/.
Enjoy!
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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 main router.
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You can also change the extender to Access Point Mode to transform your
existing wired network to a wireless one. For details, see Access Point Mode
(AP Mode) on the back page.
Method 2: 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.
2. Launch the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID.
If you don't have an account, create one first.
on the
3. Tap the
starts
Note: If you cannot find your device, please refer to
, 2.4GHz LED and
FAQ > Q1.
Solid On
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.
or
Scan for Tether Tether
button and select Range Extender.
My Devices
No devices found.
Choose Your Device Type
Wireless Router
Gaming Router
Range Extender
Next to
Method 3: Via a Web Browser
1. Connect your computer or smartphone to the
extender's network TP-Link_Extender.
TP-Link_Extender
Connect automatically
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2. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net or
http://192.168.0.254 in a web browser. Create a
password to log in.
http://www.tplinkrepeater.net
Create Password
Low Middle High
Confrm Password
Start
3. Follow web instructions to complete the setup.
Blue: Suitable location
Red: Too far from router
Router
Halfway
Solid On
Connect
Solid On
Devices