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LED Explanation
(RE)

Quick
Installation
Guide

2.4GHz/5GHz
On: The extender is connected to the
2.4GHz/5GHz wireless network of your host
router.

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.

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Applicable Model:

Off: No connection.

POWER

Off: No active connection.

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

©2016 TP-LINK

RE450

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 a Web Browser
Power on

Connect to the extender

Plug the extender into an electrical
outlet near your router, and wait until the
POWER LED is lit and solid blue.

For Windows Users

For Mac OS X Users

10:31
Wi-Fi: On
Turn Wi-Fi Off

Not connected

TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz

Connection are available

TP-LINK_Router

Wireless Network Connection

or

TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz
√

Connect automatically

Connect

Join Other Network...
Create Network...
Open Network Preferences...

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

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

2. Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top right corner of the screen, and
connect to the extender’s network (e.g.
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz/5GHz).

3. Click the refresh icon and connect to the extender’s network
(e.g. TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz/5GHz).

Configure
1

Launch a web browser and type
http://tplinkrepeater.net in the address
bar. Enter admin (all lowercase) for both
Username and Password to log in.

3

Select your router's 2.4GHz/5GHz host
network and enter the password. Then click
Next.

http://tplinkrepeater.net

5GHz Host Network

4

Either keep the default SSIDs or customize
them for the extended networks, and then
click Next.

5GHz Host Network

Summary

2.4GHz Host Network

2.4GHz Host Network

Wireless Settings

Summary

Wireless Settings

admin
Please select 2.4GHz Host network or skip this network.

admin

SSID

Signal

Extended 2.4GHz SSID:
MAC Address

Your network name

Copy Host SSID

Hide SSID broadcast

Security

The extended 2.4GHz password is the same as your Host password.

Login

Your router wireless name
Host 2.4GHz Password:

30:B5:C1:33:99:76

Extended 5GHz SSID:

Next

12345678

Your network name_5G

Copy Host SSID

Hide SSID broadcast
The extended 5GHz password is the same as your Host password.

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

2

Create an account for secure
management purpose, and then click
Confirm.

TP_LINK_123456

23:B5:C0:30:90:06

Back

Other...

Back
Rescan

Skip

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

5

Verify your wireless settings and click Save.
Corresponding LEDs (2.4GHz/ 5GHz)
should turn on and stay solid.

Relocate
1
2

Plug the extender into an electrical outlet about halfway
between your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone. The location
you choose must be within the range of your host network.
Wait until the
LED is lit and solid blue. If not, relocate it
closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.

Enjoy!

Next

Host
HostNetwork
Network

Extended Network

Ideal extender Placement
Blue
Ideal location

Red
Too far away

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 Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
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.

Power On

Connect

Plug the extender into an electrical outlet
near your router, and wait until the POWER
LED is lit and solid blue.

1

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

button on the extender within 2 minutes.

The
LED should change
from blinking to a solid state,
indicating a successful WPS
connection.
If not, please use Option ONE.

Press
WPS

2

If you are connecting the extender to a dual-band router but only
to connect the other band.

or

LED is on, repeat Step 1

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.

Relocate
1
2

Plug the extender into an electrical outlet about halfway
between your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone. The location
you choose must be within the range of your host network.

Host
HostNetwork
Network

Wait until the
LED is lit and solid blue. If not, relocate it
closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.

Extended Network

Ideal extender Placement
Blue
Ideal location

Red
Too far away

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

Entertainment Adapter

TP-LINK Tether App

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.

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

Tether

Smart TV

Game Console

How to
begin?

Desktop
Router

Setup the extender

Modify current settings

Turn on/off LED

Block unwelcome devices

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

Scan to download

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.

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, press the WPS button on the router and on the extender again to
connect the other band.

Q3. What should I do if the
Option ONE?

LED does not change to solid after completing

A1. You may have entered the incorrect Wi-Fi password of your host network during the configuration.
Please log into the extender's web management page to check the password and try again.
A2. If the
again.

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

Q4. How do I restore the extender to its factory default settings?
A. With the extender powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button until all the LEDs turn on
momentarily, and then release the button.