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TP-Link RE655BE User Manual

Tri-band wi-fi 7 range extender
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Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Range Extender
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  • Page 1 User Guide Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Range Extender © 2025 TP-Link 1900000088...
  • Page 2 4. 3. 1. Add TP-Link ID to Manage the Extender ......
  • Page 3 Method 1: Connect to the extender manually....... . 41 Method 2: Connect to the extender via WPS ....... . 42 6.
  • Page 4 Operating temperature, storage temperature, and other specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com. TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products and share knowledge at https://community.tp-link.com/. Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support.
  • Page 5 Double channel width and speed refer to 320 MHz compared to 160 MHz for Wi-Fi 6 range extenders. *TP-Link EasyMesh-compatible products can network with other devices that use EasyMesh. Failed connections may be due to firmware conflicts of different vendors.
  • Page 6 Further software upgrades for feature availability may be required. Pictures are for reference only. If there are any inconsistencies between the product image and the actual product, the actual product shall prevail.
  • Page 7 Chapter Get to Know About Your Extender This chapter introduces what the extender can do and its appearance. It contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Appearance...
  • Page 8 The intelligent signal light can help to find the best location. Control at Your Fingertips Set up and manage your WiFi, including TP-Link routers and range extenders, from your Android or iOS phone with the TP-Link Tether app.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Extender Appearance 1 2 1 LED Explanation You can check the extender’s working status by following the LED Explanation table. Name Status Indication (For Range Extender Mode) On/Off The extender is on or off. (Power) Blinking The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded.
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Extender Name Status Indication (For Range Extender Mode) The extender is connected to your router’s wireless Solid blue network and is in a suitable location. The extender is receiving a weak signal. Try relocating it Solid red closer to your host router.
  • Page 11 Chapter Set Up Internet Connection This chapter introduces how to boost your host wireless coverage. Please follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection. It contains the following sections: • Power On the Extender • Set Up the Extender...
  • Page 12 Note: For safety, only plug the extender in upright direction as shown below. Solid On Set Up the Extender There are three ways to set up the extender: via the TP-Link Tether app, via a web browser, or via the WPS button. 2 2 1 Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App 1.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 4. Follow app instructions to set up your extender. If the extender connects to a EasyMesh router, it will copy the router’s wireless settings for seamless roaming. For more information about EasyMesh, refer to EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Wi-Fi: On Turn Wi-Fi O TP-Link_Extender Join Other Network... Create Network... Open Network Preferences... 2. Follow the instructions of the Quick Setup Wizard to connect the extender to your host router. 1 ) Launch a web browser, enter http://www.tplinkrepeater.net http://192.168.0.254 in the address bar, and then create a password to log in.
  • Page 15 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Note: If your host router does not support 5GHz wireless network, please click Skip to continue. 3 ) Select your host router’s 6GHz SSID (network name), enter its password (NOT the password you just created for management), and click Next. 4 ) Select your host router’s 2.4GHz SSID (network name), enter its password (NOT the password you just created for management), and click Next.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 5 ) Confirm your host network password. 6 ) Either keep the default SSIDs (network names) or customize them for the extended networks, and then click Next. Tip:...
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection If you connect the extender to a TP-Link EasyMesh router, the extender will automatically join the router’s EasyMesh network and copy the router’s wireless settings. For more information, refer to EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming.
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Enjoy! Connect your devices to the extender wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable, then enjoy the internet. Smartphone Tablet Laptop Connect to 2.5Gbps Ethernet Port Router Smart TV Game Console Desktop 2 2 3 Method 3: Via the WPS Button Use this way if your router has a WPS button.
  • Page 19 Note: If the LED does not turn solid on, try again or refer to Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App Method 2: Via a Web Browser. 3. If the extender connects to a dual band router, repeat steps 1 and 2 above to connect to the other band.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Smartphone Tablet Laptop Connect to 2.5Gbps Ethernet Port Router Smart TV Game Console Desktop...
  • Page 21 Chapter EasyMesh with Seamless Roaming This chapter introduces the TP-Link EasyMesh feature. It contains the following sections: • What‘s an EasyMesh Network • How to Set Up an EasyMesh Network • How to Manage an EasyMesh Network...
  • Page 22 • Routers and range extenders must be compatible with EasyMesh or OneMesh™. Firmware upgrades may be required. • TP-Link EasyMesh-compatible products can network with other devices that use EasyMesh. Failed connections may be due to firmware conflicts of different vendors.
  • Page 23 How to Set Up an EasyMesh Network 1. Make sure your router supports EasyMesh or OneMesh Note: To check full list of EasyMesh devices, visit https://www.tp-link.com/EasyMesh/compatibility. Firmware update may be required for some firmware versions. 2. Connect the extender to your router by referring to the provided Quick Installation...
  • Page 24 TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. Log in to your cloud device with a TP-Link ID, and you can easily monitor and manage your home network when you are out and about via the Tether app on your smartphone or tablet.
  • Page 25 Manage the User TP-Link IDs. • Once you have registered a TP-Link ID on the web management page, you can only register another TP-Link ID via the Tether APP. Please refer to Manage the Extender via the TP-Link Tether App to install the app and register a new one.
  • Page 26 Password. 2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click Save. Manage the User TP-Link IDs The TP-Link ID used to log in to the extender for the first time will be automatically bound as the Admin account.
  • Page 27 3. Click , enter another TP-Link ID as needed and click Save. Note: If you need another TP-Link ID, please register a new one via the Tether app. Please refer to Manage the Extender via the TP-Link Tether App to install the app and register a new TP-Link ID.
  • Page 28 5. Manage your extender as needed. Notes: If you need to remotely access your extender from your smart devices, you need to: • Log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have one, refer to Register a TP-Link • Make sure your smartphone or tablet can access the internet with cellular data or a Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 29 Chapter Customize Your Network This chapter guides you on how to configure network settings that are available for this extender. It contains the following sections: • Check Internet Status • Configure Wireless Network • Change LAN Settings • Specify DHCP Server Settings •...
  • Page 30 You can view the internet status of your extender to check whether you have successfully set up the extended network(s). 1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings >...
  • Page 31 If the extender is in your router’s EasyMesh network, it will automatically copy wireless settings from your router. No wireless settings is needed for the extender. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.
  • Page 32 Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 3. Select the 2.4GHz host network you want to extend from the list. Note: If the network you want to extend is on but not listed, please try the following steps. · Move the extender closer to your router, and rescan for networks. ·...
  • Page 33 Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 3. Click Save. • To change the wireless network name (SSID): 1. Go to Settings > Wireless > Extended Network. 2. Create a new SSID in Extended 2.4GHz SSID and click Copy Host SSID. The value is case-sensitive.
  • Page 34 Chapter 5 Customize Your Network • You can simply select Same as your host network password. • • Or click Custom, specify the extended network’s security mode and password (case-sensitive). If you select Security, no password is required. 3. Click Save. •...
  • Page 35 Chapter 5 Customize Your Network • TWT (Target Wake Time): allows 802.11ax devices and clients to negotiate their periods to transmit and receive data packets. Clients only wake up at TWT sessions and remain in sleep mode for the rest of the time, which significantly extend their battery life.
  • Page 36 IP Address Pool when the router’s DHCP server is disabled. You can change the settings of the DHCP Server if necessary. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.
  • Page 37 You can set the extender’s Wi-Fi coverage depending on how large you want your Wi-Fi area to be. 1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings >...
  • Page 38 If the extender is in your router’s EasyMesh network, it will automatically copy access control settings from your router. No access control settings is needed for the extender. 1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings >...
  • Page 39 Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 2. Select the device to be blocked in the Online Devices table by ticking the corresponding checkbox. 3. Click Block and the selected device(s) will be added to the Devices in Blacklist table. 4. Click in the Devices in Blacklist table to set the...
  • Page 40 Chapter 5 Customize Your Network 2. Click in the Devices in Whitelist table. Enter the Device Name Address. And you can set the Effective Time for a certain entry as needed. 3. Click Save.
  • Page 41 Chapter Use Your Extender as an Access Point This chapter explains how to use the extender as an access point. It contains the following sections: • Set Up the Extender as an Access Point • Connect Wireless Devices to the Extender •...
  • Page 42 The extender can work as an access point, transforming your existing wired network to a wireless one. Set Up the Extender as an Access Point 1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Click Mode in the top right corner of the page.
  • Page 43 Chapter 6 Use Your Extender as an Access Point 2 ) Confirm the information and click Finish.
  • Page 44 Chapter 6 Use Your Extender as an Access Point 5. Connect the extender to your modem or wired router via an Ethernet cable. Now you can enjoy the Wi-Fi. Internet Ethernet1Ethernet2 Ethernet3 Ethernet4 Ethernet Internet Ethernet4 Wired Router Devices Extender (Access Point mode) Connect Wireless Devices to the Extender Method 1: Connect to the extender manually...
  • Page 45 Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets and most USB network cards, can be connected to your extender through this method (not supported by iOS devices). 1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings >...
  • Page 46 Chapter 6 Use Your Extender as an Access Point LED Explanation for the Access Point Mode When the extender works in the Access Point mode, you can check its working status by following the LED Explanation table below. Name Status Indication (For Access Point Mode) On/Off The extender is on or off.
  • Page 47 Chapter Manage Your Extender This chapter presents how to manage and maintain your extender. It includes the following sections: • Set System Time • Control LEDs • Set Power Schedule • Upgrade the Firmware • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings •...
  • Page 48 Power Schedule function. If you have enabled the Daylight Saving Time feature, the system time will be sychronized with the daylight saving time you configure. 1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.
  • Page 49 Chapter 7 Manage Your Extender 1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Control. • To turn off the LEDs: Disable Status.
  • Page 50 • Backup your extender configuration. • Do NOT power off the extender during the firmware upgrade. • To auto-upgrade the firmware: 1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings >...
  • Page 51 • To upgrade the firmware online: 1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. When the latest firmware is available for your extender, the update icon will display in the top-right corner of the page.
  • Page 52 To upgrade the firmware locally: 1. Download the latest firmware file for the extender from our website www.tp-link.com. 2. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 3. Go to Settings >...
  • Page 53 Change Login Password The account management feature allows you to change your login username and password of the web management webpage. 1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings >...
  • Page 54 If the extender is not working properly, you can save the system log and send it to our technical support team. 1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings >...
  • Page 55 Chapter 7 Manage Your Extender...
  • Page 56 Q1 How to reset the extender to its factory default settings? • With the extender powered on, use a pin to press the Reset button for 1 second. The extender will reboot. • Log in to the extender’s web management page. Go to Settings >...
  • Page 57 Q6 What can I do if I forget the password of my cloud account bound to the range extender? A TP-Link account is bound to the TP-Link devices so that the customer can manage their devices remotely. If you forget the password of your TP-Link Cloud account, please follow the steps below to reset your password.
  • Page 58 4. A request email will be sent to your mailbox. Follow the instructions to reset your password. 5. Click Back to Login and log in with your newly set password. Method 2 Via the Tether App 1. Launch the Tether app. Go to the Login page. 2.
  • Page 59 3. Enter the email used for your TP-Link cloud account in the Email box, and tap Submit. 4. A reset request email will be sent to your mailbox. Follow the instructions to reset your password.
  • Page 60 Method 3 Via the TP-Link cloud website 1. Open a browser, type https://community.tp-link.com/en/forgetpw in the address bar, and press Enter. 2. On the pop-up webpage, enter your registered email address, and click OK. A request email will be sent to your mailbox. Follow the instructions to reset your password.
  • Page 61 FCC compliance information statement Product Name: BE9300/BE10000/BE11000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Range Extender Model Number: RE655BE/RE653BE Responsible Party: TP-Link Systems Inc. Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6804 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 62 • Operation of transmitters in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems. We, TP-Link Systems Inc., has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
  • Page 63 5470 MHz -5725 MHz (30dBm) 5945MHz -6425 MHz (23dBm) EU Declaration of Conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU Declaration of Conformity may be found at...
  • Page 64 SI SK UK(NI) UKCA Mark UK Declaration of Conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The original UK Declaration of Conformity may be found at...
  • Page 65 Caution: 1. The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) products that operate in the bands 5250- 5350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz, and 5650-5725MHz.
  • Page 66 NCC Notice & BSMI Notice 注意！ 取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻 率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立 即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前述合法通信，指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。 低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。 高增益指向性天線只得應用於固定式點對點系統。 安全諮詢及注意事項 • 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。 • 清潔本產品之前請先切斷電源。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。 • 注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。 • 插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋 開口。 • 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位 置中。 • 不要私自拆開機殼或自行維修，如產品有故障請與原廠或代理商聯繫。 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 設備名稱： 型號（型式）： Equipment name: Type designation (Type): BE9300/BE10000/BE11000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 RE655BE/RE653BE Range Extender...
  • Page 67 限用物質及其化學符號 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 單元 六價鉻 多溴聯苯 多溴二苯醚 鉛 汞 鎘 Ｕnit Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated Lead Mercury Cadmium chromium biphenyls diphenyl ethers (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (PBDE) (PBB) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...
  • Page 68 • Operating Temperature: 0℃ ~ 40℃ (32℉ ~ 104℉) • This product uses radios and other components that emit electromagnetic fields. Electromagnetic fields and magnets may interfere with pacemakers and other implanted medical devices. Always keep the product and its power adapter more than 15 cm (6 inches) away from any pacemakers or other implanted medical devices.
  • Page 69 Symbol Explanation Caution, hot surface Caution Operator’s manual Stand-by “ON”/”OFF” (push-push) Fuse Fuse is used in neutral N RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/ EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.