TP-Link RE380D Quick Installation Guide

LED Explanation

Connection are available

Not connected

Wireless Network Connection

Quick Installation Guide

AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender

RE380D

Option ONE

Using your Web Browser

(RE)

Blinking: WPS connection is in process.
Solid blue: The extender has established a secure

connection, and the signal strength is adequate.
Solid orange: The extender has established a secure
connection, but the signal strength is too weak.
Off: No active connection.

(Ethernet)

On: The Ethernet port is connected.
Off: The Ethernet port is not connected.

(Power)

On: The extender is on.
Blinking: The extender is initializing.
Off: The extender is off.

(2.4GHz) / (5GHz)

On: The extender is connected to the 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless network of your host network.
Off: No connection.

Button Explanation

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.

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Power on

Plug the extender’s adapter into an
electrical outlet near your router. Then turn
on the extender and wait until the Power

LED is lit and solid blue.

Configure

Launch a web browser, type

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http://tplinkrepeater.net in the address
bar and use admin (all lowercase) for both
Username and Password to log in.

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Connect to the Extender

via Wireless

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TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz

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Connect automatically Connect

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 (e.g. TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz/5GHz).

Select your router's 2.4GHz/5GHz host

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network, enter the password, and then click
Next.

via Ethernet Cable

or

1. Disable the Wi-Fi on your computer.

2. Connect your computer to the extender via an Ethernet cable.

Either keep the default SSIDs or customize

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them for the extended networks, and then
click Next.

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http://tplinkrepeater.net

admin

admin

Login

If the login window does not pop up,
please refer to the FAQ > Q1.

Create a new username and password

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for secure management purpose, and
click Confirm.

2.4GHz Host Network

5GHz Host Network

Please select 2.4GHz host network or skip this network.

SSID Signal

Your router wireless name

Host 2.4GHz Password:

TP-LINK_123456

If your router does not support 5GHz wireless
network, please click Skip to continue.

12345678

Wireless Settings

MAC Address

30-B5-C1-33-99-76

Next

23-B5-C0-30-90-06

Exit Other... Rescan Skip

Security

Summary

2.4GHz Host Network

5GHz Host Network

Extended 2.4GHz SSID:

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.

Verify your wireless settings and click Finish.

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Your network name

Hide SSID broadcast

Your network name_5G

Hide SSID broadcast

Wireless Settings

Corresponding LED(s) ( 2.4GHz/ 5GHz)
should turn solid on.

Relocate

1. Plug in the extender halfway between your wireless router (Host Network) and the Wi-Fi dead zone.

2. Wait for the extender to reconnect and the LED should turn solid blue. If not, relocate it closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.

Summary

Copy Host SSID

Copy Host SSID

Back Next

Enjoy!

Host Network

Ideal Extender PlacementRouter Clients

Extended Network

Both extended networks share the same Wi-Fi passwords as those of your host networks, but may have different wireless network names
if you have customized them during the configuration.

Option TWO

Connection

Ethernet

WPS is an easier way to extend your host network. You are recommended to use this method if your host router has a WPS button.
The button might look like one of these: . Otherwise, please refer to Option ONE.

Using the RE (WPS) Button

Power on

Plug the extender’s adapter into an
electrical outlet near your router. Then turn
on the extender and wait until the Power
LED is lit and solid blue.

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Connect

Press the WPS button on your router, and then press the RE button on

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your extender in 2 minutes.

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If you are connecting the extender to a dual-band router but only
5GHz or 2.4GHz LED is on, repeat Step to connect the other band.

For more information about using WPS on your router, please refer to the router manufacturer's user guide.
Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default. If the WPS method fails, please refer to Option ONE.

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The LED should
change from blinking
to solid, indicating that
WPS connection was
successful.
If not, please refer to
Option ONE.

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Relocate

1. Plug in the extender halfway between your wireless router (Host Network) and the Wi-Fi dead zone.

2. Wait for the extender to reconnect and the LED should turn solid blue. If not, relocate it closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.

Host Network

Ideal Extender Placement ClientsRouter

Extended Network

Enjoy!

Both extended networks share the same SSIDs (network names) and passwords as those of your host networks.

Entertainment Adapter

The extender can be used as a wireless adapter to connect any Ethernet-only
device such as a Blu-ray player, game console, DVR, or smart TV to your
Wi-Fi network.

First, connect the extender to your router using Option ONE or Option TWO.
Then connect the extender to your Ethernet-only device via an Ethernet cable.

Smart TV Game Console Desktop

Router

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. What should I do if I cannot access the extender’s web management page?

A1. If your computer is wirelessly connected, make sure that you have connected to the extender’s SSID.

If your computer is connected via an Ethernet cable, please make sure that the connection is stable.

A2. Make sure your computer is set to obtain an IP address and DNS server address automatically.
A3. Verify that http://tplinkrepeater.net is correctly entered in the web browser and press Enter.

TP-LINK Tether App

Tether provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage your extender with
your iOS or Android devices.

Modify current settingsSetup the extender

Tether

1. Download the Tether app from the App Store or Google Play.

How to
begin?

Q3. Why the LED doesn’t change to solid after completing Option ONE?

A1. You may have entered the incorrect Wi-Fi password of your host network during the configuration.

A2. If the LED still doesn’t change to solid, please reset the extender and go through the configuration

2. Ensure your device is wirelessly connected to the extender or
to the host router.

3. Launch the app and start managing your extended network.

Please log into the extender's web management page to check the password and try again.

again.

Block unwelcome devicesTurn on/off LED

Scan to download

Q2. What should I do when the LED is on, but only one band is connected?

A. It depends on your router’s capabilities. If you are connecting to a dual-band router but only

2.4GHz or 5GHz LED is on, then press the WPS button on the router and on the extender again to
connect the other band.

Q4. How can I reset the extender?

A. While the extender is powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button until all the LEDs turn

on momentarily, and then release the button.