TP-Link TL-RE350 User Guide

LED Explanation

Connections are available

Not connected

Wireless Network Connection

Quick
Installation Guide

Applicable Model:

RE350

Method ONE

Plug the extender into an electrical
outlet near your router.

Using a Web Browser

Wait until the Power LED
changes to solid blue.

Connect to the extenderPower on

For Windows Users

TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz

√

Connect automatically Connect

(WPS)

Solid blue: The extender is connected to the

router, and is in a good location.

Solid red: The extender is connected to the
router, but is too far away from the router.

Blinking: WPS connection is in process.

Off: No active 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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For Mac OS X Users

1. Unplug the Ethernet cable
from your computer (if any).

2. Click the Wireless
Network Connection icon
on your taskbar.

3. Click the refresh icon
and connect to the
extender’s network:

TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz
or _5GHz.

or

Wi-Fi: On

Turn Wi-Fi Off

TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz

TP-LINK_Router

Join Other Network...

Create Network...

Open Network Preferences...

1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any).

2. Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top right corner of the
screen, and connect to the extender’s network:
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz or _5GHz.

2.4GHz/5GHz

On: The extender is connected to the

2.4GHz/5GHz wireless network of your host
network.

Off: No connection.

POWER

On: The extender is on.

Blinking: The extender is initializing.

Off: The extender is off.

Configure

Launch a web browser and type

1

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

http://tplinkrepeater.net

admin

admin

Login

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

Create a new username and password for

2

log in the web management page, then
click Confirm.

Select your router's 2.4GHz or 5GHz host

3 4

network and enter the password, then click
Next.

Relocate

Plug the extender into an electrical outlet between your router

1

(Host Network) and the Wi-Fi “dead” zone. The location you
choose must be within the range of your existing host network.

Wait until the LED is lit and solid blue. If not, relocate it closer

2

to the router to achieve a good (or better) signal quality.

2.4GHz Host Network

Please select 2.4GHz Host network or skip this network.

5GHz Host Network

SSIDID Signal

1

Your router network name

Host 2.4GHz Password:

TP-LINK_123456 23:B5:C0:30:90:06

2

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

Wireless Settings

MAC Address

30:B5:C1:33:99:76

12345678

Exit Other... Rescan Skip

You can customize the Extended 2.4GHz
and 5GHz SSIDs or keep the host network
SSIDs (default), then click Next.

Summary

Security

Next

2.4GHz 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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The corresponding LEDs ( / )
should turn solid on.

Host Router Extender

Blue
Ideal location

5GHz Host Network

Your network name

Hide SSID broadcast

Your network name_5G

Hide SSID broadcast

Extended NetworkHost Network

Red
Too far away

Wireless Settings

Summary

Copy Host SSID

Copy Host SSID

Back Next

Clients

Enjoy!

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

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 referring to Method ONE or Method TWO,
then connect the extender to your Ethernet-only device via an Ethernet cable.

Method TWO

Smart TV

Game Console

Desktop

Router

Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

Using WPS is an easier way to extend your host network. You are recommended to use this method if your host
router has the WPS button. The button might look like one of these: . If not, please refer to Method ONE.

Power On

Plug the extender into an electrical outlet
near your router.

Wait until the Power LED
changes to solid blue.

WPS

Connect

Press the WPS button on your router, and then press the button on the extender.

1

WPS

1. Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default. If the WPS connection fails, please use Method ONE.

2. For more information about using WPS on your router, please refer to the router manufacturer's user guide.

If you are connecting the extender to a dual-band router but only or

2

LED is on, repeat step 1 again to connect the other band.

Relocate

Press

The LED should change
from blinking to a solid state,
indicating a successful WPS
connection.

If not, please use Method ONE.

Plug the extender into an electrical outlet between your router

1

(Host Network) and the Wi-Fi “dead” zone. The location you
choose must be within the range of your existing host network.

Wait until the LED is lit and solid blue. If not, relocate it closer

2

Host Router Extender

to the router to achieve a good (or better) signal quality.

Enjoy!

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

Entertainment Adapter

TP-LINK Tether App

TP-LINK Tether app provides a simple, intuitive way to access, manage your extender
using your iOS or Android devices.

Note: The AP mode of the extender is not supported by Tether.

Blue
Ideal location

Do initial configuration
of your extender

Red
Too far away

Extended NetworkHost Network

Clients

Change the basic
extended network settings

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Why doesn’t the login page appear after entering http://tplinkrepeater.net?

·

If your computer is wirelessly connected, please verify that you have connected to

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

SSID

·

Make sure your computer is set to obtain an IP address automatically.

·

Use the IP address to log in to the page. The default IP is 192.168.0.254. If the extender is connected

to the host router, please go to the router’s DHCP client list to obtain the extender’s current IP address.

·

Please reset the extender and try again.
If the problem still exists, please refer to the FAQs (NO.931&NO.504) at www.tp-link.com for detailed
instructions.

Q2. How do I restore the extender to its factory default settings?

·

While the extender is powered on, press and hold the Reset button until all the LEDs turn on
momentarily.

the extender’s

Tether

How to

begin?

Turn off LEDs
at a specific time

1. Scan the QR code or search the keywords “TP-LINK Tether” to
download the app from the App Store or Play Store.

2. Ensure your smart device is wirelessly connected to the extender.

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

Block network access

from specific devices

Q3. What should I do if the LED does not change to solid after completing

Method ONE?

·

You may have entered the incorrect Wi-Fi password of your host network during the configuration. Please
log into the extender's web-based interface to check the password and try again.

·

Reset the extender and go through the configuration again.

Q4. I have enabled a wireless MAC filter, wireless access control, or access

control list (ACL) on my host router. What should I do before configuring and
using the extender?

·

If you have enabled those functions of your host router, you may need to disable them first. And
then follow Method ONE or Method TWO to complete the configuration.

For details, please refer to the Troubleshooting of the User Guide on the support page at
www.tp-link.com.