TP-Link RE305 Quick Installation Manual

Quick Installation Guide
Applicable Model:
Option ONE Quick Setup Using Your Web Browser
1
Power on
Plug your extender into a
power outlet near your router.
Wait until the Power LED is solid on.
3
Configure
1
Launch a web browser, and enter
http://tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254 in
the address bar. Create a password for future login
attempts, and click Start.
http://tplinkrepeater.net
Create Password
Confirm Password
Start
If the login window does not appear, please refer
to the FAQ > Q1.
4
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 the host network.
2
Wait until the Signal LED turns solid blue. If not, relocate it closer to
the router to achieve better signal quality.
Both extended networks share the
Enjoy!
(SSIDs) if you have customized them during the configuration.
RE305
2

Connect to the Extender

For Windows Users
Connections are available
Wireless Network Connection
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz
Connect automatically Connect
√
TP-LINK_Extender_5GHz
1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your
computer (if any).
2. Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and
connect to the extender's network
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz/5GHz.
2
Select your router's 2.4GHz/5GHz host network,
enter its password, and then click Next.
2.4GHz Host Network
Please select 2.4GHz Host network or skip this network.
ID
1 Your router's wireless name
Host 2.4GHz Password:
2 TP_LINK_123456
If your router does not support 5GHz wireless
network, please click Skip to continue.
same Wi-Fi passwords
LED Explanation
Power
On: The extender is on.
Flashing: The extender is starting up.
Off: The extender is off.
Signal
Solid blue: The extender is connected to your
router's wireless network and is in a suitable
location.
Solid red: The extender is experiencing poor
signal strength. Try relocating it closer to your
router.
Blinking: The extender is connecting to the router.
Off: No wireless connection has been established.
or
5GHz Host Network Summary
Wireless Settings
SSID Signal MAC Address Security
30:B5:C1:33:99:76
12345678 Next
23:B5:C0:30:90:06
Other... Rescan Skip
Exit
Host Network
Router
as those of your host networks, but may have
2.4GHz
On: The extender is connected to the 2.4GHz
wireless network of your host router.
Off: The extender isn't connected to the
2.4GHz wireless network of your host router.
5GHz
On: The extender is connected to the 5GHz
wireless network of the host router.
Off: The extender isn't connected to the 5GHz
wireless network of the host router.
For Mac OS X Users
Wi-Fi: On
Turn Wi-Fi Off
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz
TP-LINK_Extender_5GHz
Join Other Network...
Create Network...
Open Network Preferences...
1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your Mac
(if any).
2. 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/5GHz.
3
Either keep the default SSIDs or customize them for
the extended networks, and then click Next.
5GHz Host Network
2.4GHz Host Network Wireless Settings
Extended 2.4GHz SSID: Your network name Copy Host SSID
Hide SSID broadcast
Note: The extended 2.4GHz password is the same as your Host password.
Extended 5GHz SSID:
Your network name_5G Copy Host SSID
Hide SSID broadcast
Note: The extended 5GHz password is the same as your Host password.
4
Verify your wireless settings and click Save. The
corresponding LED(s) (2.4GHz/5GHz) should turn
solid on.
Blue: Good location
Red: Too far away
Extended Network
different wireless network names
Summary
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