TP-Link RE550 Quick Installation Guide

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1 Power On

Plug the extender into a power outlet next to your router. Wait until its Power LED turns solid on.

Quick Installation Guide

Range Extender

Next to

Solid On

Setup with videos

Scan the QR code, or visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#range-extenders and search for the setup video of your model.

2 Set Up

Via the Tether App

1.Get the up-to-date Tether app from the Apple App Store or Google Play, or simply scan the QR code.

Tether

Scan for Tether

2. Launch the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have an account, create one first.

3. Tap the button and select Range Extender.

Note: If you cannot find your device, please refer to

FAQ > Q1.

My Devices

No devices found.

Choose your device type

Router

Range Extender

Archer AX11000

Archer C5400X

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, please refer to

FAQ > Q2.

Welcome to Tether
TP-Link ID (Email)
Password		Solid On
	Log In
Sign Up	Forgot Password?

3Relocate

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.

Tip: For more intuitive location assistant, access extender settings via the Tether app and go to

Tools > Location Assistant.

More Setup Methods

Via a Web Browser

1. Connect your computer or smartphone to the extender’s network TP-Link_Extender.

2.Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254 in a web browser. Create a password to log in.

3.Follow web instructions to complete the setup.

Via the WPS Button

1.Press the WPS button on your router.

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.

3.If the extender connects to a dual-band router, repeat steps 1 and 2 to connect to the other band.

Extended Network Names:

Router’s network name with _EXT at the end or

Same as your OneMesh router (See back for OneMesh details)

Passwords:

Same as your router

For more details, please refer to the user guide at https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/.

Blue: Suitable location

Red: Too far from router

Router	Devices
	Halfway

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Enjoy!

Connect your devices to the extender wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable, then enjoy the internet. The password of your extended network is the same as your host router.

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/download/.

Smartphone	Tablet	Laptop
Smart TV	Game Console	Desktop

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