Quick Installation Guide
AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender
RE380D
LED Explanation
(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.
Option ONE |
Using your Web Browser |
1 Power on |
2 Connect to the Extender |
Plug the extender’s adapter into an electrical outlet near your router. Then turn on the extender and wait until the Power LED 
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via Wireless |
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via Ethernet Cable |
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Wireless Network Connection |
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TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz |
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√ Connect automatically |
Connect |
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1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any). |
1. Disable the Wi-Fi on your computer. |
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2. Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to the |
2. Connect your computer to the extender via an Ethernet cable. |
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extender’s network (e.g. TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz/5GHz). |
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3 Configure
1Launch a web browser, type http://tplinkrepeater.net in the address bar and use admin (all lowercase) for both Username and Password to log in.
http://tplinkrepeater.net
admin
admin
Login
If the login window does not pop up, please refer to the FAQ > Q1.
2Create a new username and password for secure management purpose, and click Confirm.
3Select your router's 2.4GHz/5GHz host network, enter the password, and then click
Next.
2.4GHz Host Network |
Wireless Settings |
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5GHz Host Network |
Summary |
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Please select 2.4GHz host network or skip this network.
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SSID |
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MAC Address |
Security |
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Your router wireless name |
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30-B5-C1-33-99-76 |
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Host 2.4GHz Password: |
12345678 |
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TP-LINK_123456 |
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Other... |
Rescan |
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If your router does not support 5GHz wireless network, please click Skip to continue.
4Either keep the default SSIDs or customize them for the extended networks, and then click Next.
2.4GHz Host Network |
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Wireless Settings |
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5GHz Host Network |
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Extended 2.4GHz SSID: |
Your network name |
Copy Host SSID |
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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.
Back Next
5Verify your wireless settings and click Finish. Corresponding LED(s) ( 
2.4GHz/ 
5GHz) should turn solid on.
4 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.
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Extended Network |
Router |
Ideal Extender Placement |
Clients |
Enjoy! |
Both extended networks share the same Wi-Fi passwords as those of your host networks, but may have different wireless network names |
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if you have customized them during the configuration. |
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