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-Link
7106508585 RE
V1.1.0
Plug the extender into a power outlet
next to
your router. Wait until its
POWER
LED turns solid on.
Power On
Set Up
2
Method 3: Via the WPS Button
1.
Press the WPS button on your router.
The WPS button might
look like one of these:
3.
Launch the Tether app, and select your extender.
Create a password to log in.
Quick Installation Guide
Range Extender
RE455
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
.
http://tplinkrepeater.net
Start
Confirm Password
Create Password
Low
Middle
High
My Devices
Local Device
RE455
XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX
1
Next to
Solid On
Enjoy!
Connect your devices to the extender wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable, then
enjoy the internet.
Tip:
You can also set up the extender in Access Point mode to transform your existing wired network
to a wireless one. For details, refer to the user guide at
https://www.tp-link.com/support
.
Laptop
Smartphone
Tablet
Smart TV Game Console Desktop
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, refer to
FAQ
>
Q2
.
Solid On
3.
Follow web 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, refer to
FAQ
>
Q2
.
Relocate
3
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 LED turns
solid blue
. If it doesn't,
relocate
the extender closer to the router
to achieve better signal quality.
Router
Devices
Halfway
Tip:
For more intuitive location assistance, access extender settings
via the Tether app and go to
Tools
>
Location Assistant
.
Blue: Suitable location
Red: Too far from router
Note:
If the LED does not turn solid on, try again or use Method 1
or 2.
2.
Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the
extender for 1 second. The LED should change
from blinking to solid on, indicating successful
connection.
Blinking
Solid On
3.
If the extender connects to a dual band router but
only the 2.4GHz or 5GHz LED is on, repeat steps 1
and 2 above to connect to the other band.
Extended Network Names:
Same as your router
Passwords:
Same as your router
Note:
If you want to change the extended network
names, refer to
Manage the Extender
on the back page.
Solid On
Setup with videos
Scan QR code or visit
https://www.tp-link.com/download/RE455.html
Set up your extender via any of the methods below.
Method 2: Via a Web Browser
1
. Connect your computer or smartphone to the
extender’s network. If you are using a computer,
unplug the Ethernet cable if any.
Note:
If you can not find the extender’s network, follow
FAQ
>
Q3
to reset the extender.
TP-Link_Extender_2.4GHz
TP-Link_Extender_5GHz
Method 1: Via the Tether App
1.
Get the up-to-date Tether app.
2.
Connect your smartphone to the extender’s
network.
Note:
If you can not find the extender’s network, follow
FAQ
>
Q3
to reset the extender.
TP-Link_Extender_2.4GHz
TP-Link_Extender_5GHz
Scan for Tether
Tether
or
