TP-Link RE590T Quick Installation Guide

Quick Installation Guide

Hello, RE590T

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1 Install

Install the antennas and position them vertically.

3 Configure

Create a new administrator password (recommended) and tap Save.

Select your router's 2.4GHz wireless network and enter its password, and then tap Next.

Select your router's 5GHz wireless network and enter its password, and then tap Next.

Note: If your router does not support the 5GHz band, tap Skip.

Either keep the default SSIDs or customize them for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz extended networks, and then tap Next.

Note: Please swipe up for the 5GHz settings.

Verify your wireless settings and tap Finish. Corresponding Wi-Fi signal icon(s) ( 2.4GHz/ 5GHz) at the top left of the touch screen should be lit.

2 Power on

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

4 Relocate

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

Extended NetworkHost Network

Ideal Extender Placement

Make sure the extender receives a strong signal (recommended signal strength or ) from your wireless router. If not, relocate it closer to the router.

Note: Make sure to place the extender away from all Bluetooth devices and other household electronics.

Enjoy!

Connect your devices to the extender wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable.

RE590TWireless Wired

Note:

1. Both extended networks share the same Wi-Fi password as your host network, but may have dierent wireless network names if you customize the names during the conguration.

2. To congure the extender using a web browser or WPS, please refer to FAQ > Q1.

Touchscreen Introduction

The screen will go to sleep if idle for 3 minutes by default. Tap the Home button to wake it up.

Home Screen

Signal Strength

Indicates the extender’s Wi-Fi signal strength.

Host Network 2.4GHz 5GHz 10:09

Wireless Status

2.4GHz / 5GHz On: The extender is connected to the router's 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless network.

2.4GHz / 5GHz O: No connection.

Wireless

2.4GHz TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz 5GHz TP-LINK_Extender_5GHz

Total Clients

Tap here to view the client information and to block network access for specific clients.

Wireless Settings

Tap here to change the settings of the host network and extended networks.

Menu Screen

Tap the icons to perform various functions, such as Wireless Settings, WPS, Devices Control, etc.

Quick Setup

DHCP Clock Screen

Wireless Settings

Devices

Control

Settings

WPS LAN

Reboot&

Reset

Administrator

Password

Home Button

Entertainment Adapter

The extender can also be used as a wireless adapter that connects up to 4 Ethernet-only devices to your Wi-Fi network, such as a Blu-ray player, game console, DVR, smart TV, etc.

First, connect the extender to your Wi-FI network, and then connect your Ethernet-only devices to the extender via Ethernet cables.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1. Are there other ways to connect the extender to my Wi-Fi network?

Using Web browser: Enter http://tplinkrepeater.net in the address bar of a web browser. Use admin (all lowercase) for both username and password, and then click Login. Follow the Quick Setup wizard to congure the extender. Using WPS: Press the WPS button on your router, tap WPS on the menu screen, and then tap Start WPS. Once the WPS connection is

successful, a success message displays.

Q2. What can I do if I forgot my administrator password?

If you forget your administrator password, you must restore the extender to the factory defaults, and then create a new administrator password.

Smart TV

Game Console Desktop

DVR

Router

Q3. How do I restore the extender to its factory default settings?

Tap Reboot & Reset on the menu screen, and then tap Reset. With the extender powered on, press and hold the Reset button on the rear panel until the RE590T logo displays.