RE205
LED Explanation
Quick Installation Guide
Enjoy!
Both extended networks share the same Wi-Fi passwords as those of your host networks, but may have dierent wireless network names
(SSIDs) if you have customized them during the conguration.
On: The extender is connected to the 2.4GHz
wireless network of your host router.
O: The extender isn’t connected to the
2.4GHz wireless network of your host router.
2.4GHz
On: The extender is on.
Flashing: The extender is starting up.
O: The extender is o.
On: The extender is connected to the 5GHz
wireless network of the host router.
O: The extender isn’t connected to the 5GHz
wireless network of the host router.
5GHz
Congure
Relocate
Wait until the Signal LED turns solid blue. If not, relocate it closer to
the router to achieve better signal quality.
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.
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2
or
Connect to the Extender
For Windows Users
Connections are available
Wireless Network Connection
TP-Link_Extender_2.4GHz
TP-Link_Extender_5GHz
Connect automatically
Connect
√
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 default
network.
For Mac OS X Users
Wi-Fi: On
Turn Wi-Fi O
TP-Link_Extender_5GHz
Join Other Network...
Create Network...
Open Network Preferences...
TP-Link_Extender_2.4GHz
Plug your extender into a
power outlet near your router.
Power on
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Option ONE
Quick Setup Using Your Web Browser
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.
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Either keep the default SSIDs or customize them for
the extended networks, and then click Next.
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If the login window does not appear, please refer
to the FAQ > Q1.
If your router does not support 5GHz wireless
network, please click Skip to continue.
2
Select your router’s 2.4GHz/5GHz host network,
enter its password, and then click Next.
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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 default network.
Extended 2.4GHz SSID:
My_Home
Copy Host SSID
Hide SSID broadcast
Note: The extended 2.4GHz password is the same as your Host password.
Extended 5GHz SSID:
My_Home_5G
Copy Host SSID
Hide SSID broadcast
Note: The extended 5GHz password is the same as your Host password.
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2.4GHz Host Network
5GHz Host Network
Wireless Settings
Summary
Verify your wireless settings and click Save. The
corresponding LED(s) (2.4GHz/5GHz) should turn
solid on.
Power
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.
O: No wireless connection has been established.
Signal
Wait until the Power LED is solid on.
Router Clients
Extended Network
Host Network
Red: Too far away
Blue: Good location
http://tplinkrepeater.net
Start
Conrm Password
Create Password
Exit
Other... Rescan
Skip
Next
Please select 2.4GHz Host network or skip this network.
SSIDID
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2
Signal
MAC Address
Security
My_Home
30:B5:C1:33:99:76
Host 2.4GHz Password:
TP_Link_123456
23:B5:C0:30:90:06
2.4GHz Host Network
5GHz Host Network
Wireless Settings
Summary
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The extender’s default network is TP-Link_Extender_2.4GHz/5GHz or TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz/5GHz.
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