TP-Link RE355 Quick Installation Manual

Quick
Installation
Guide
Using a Web Browser
Option ONE:
Option TWO: Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
WPS
Option ONE
Power on
Plug the extender into an electrical
outlet near your router, and wait until the
POWER LED is lit and solid blue.
Configure
1
Launch a web browser and type
http://tplinkrepeater.net in the address
field. Use admin (all lowercase) for both
Username and Password to log in.
http://tplinkrepeater.net
admin
admin
If the login window does not pop up,
please refer to the FAQ > Q1.
2
Create a new username and password
to log in the web-based interface, then
click Confirm.
Relocate
1
Plug the extender into an electrical outlet about halfway
between your router(Host Network) and the Wi-Fi dead
zone.
2
Wait until the LED is lit and solid blue. If not, relocate it
closer to the router to achieve a good (or better) signal
quality.
Enjoy!
Using a Web Browser
3
Login
Both extended networks share the same Wi-Fi password as your host network,
but may have different wireless network names if you customize the names during the configuration.
LED Explanations
(RE)
Solid blue: The extender is connected to the
router, and is in a good location.
Solid red: The extender is connected to the
router, but is too far away from the router.
Blinking: WPS connection is in process.
Off: No active connection.
Button Explanations
LED button: To turn all LEDs on or off, press the LED button.
Power button: To turn on or off the extender, press the Power button.
Connect to the extender
For Windows Users
Not connected
Connection are available
Wireless Network Connection
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz
Connect automatically Connect
√
Disconnect the Ethernet (wired) connection from
your computer. Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar
and connect to the extender's network :
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz or _5GHz.
Select your router's 2.4GHz and 5GHz host
network and enter the password, then click
Next.
2.4GHz Host Network Wireless Settings
5GHz Host Network
Please select 2.4GHz Host network or skip this network.
MAC Address
ID SSID Signal
1 Your router wireless name 30:B5:C1:33:99:76
Next
Host 2.4GHz Password: 12345678
2 TP-LINK_123456 23:B5:C0:30:90:06
Exit Other... Rescan
If your router does not support 5GHz wireless
network, please click Skip to continue.
Host Network
For Mac OS X Users
Wi-Fi: On
Turn Wi-Fi Off
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz
TP-LINK_Router
Join Other Network...
Create Network...
Open Network Preferences...
Disconnect the Ethernet (wired) connection from your
computer (if any). Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top right
corner of the screen, and connect to the extender's
network: TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz or _5GHz.
4
Either keep the same SSIDs as your host
network or create new names for the
extended networks, then click Next.
2.4GHz Host Network
Summary
Extended 2.4GHz SSID:
Security
Note: The extended 2.4GHz password is the same as your Host password.
Extended 5GHz SSID:
Note: The extended 5GHz password is the same as your Host password.
Skip
5
Verify your wireless settings and click Finish.
The corresponding LEDs (
should turn on and stay solid, indicating
successful connections.
Ideal extender Placement
Blue Red
Ideal location Too far away
2.4GHz/5GHz
On: The extender is connected to the
2.4GHz/5GHz wireless network of your host
network.
Off: No connection.
POWER
On: The extender is on.
Blinking: The extender is initializing.
Off: The extender is off.
Wireless Settings
5GHz Host Network Summary
Your network name
Copy Host SSID
Hide SSID broadcast
Your network name_5G
Copy Host SSID
Hide SSID broadcast
Back Next
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Extended Network