TP-Link RE450 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender

LED Explanation

Button Explanation

Option ONE: Using a Web Browser

1. Power On

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

   Diagram Description: The extender is plugged into a wall socket. The POWER LED indicator is shown as lit and solid blue.

2. Connect to the extender

   Follow the instructions for your operating system to connect your computer to the extender's wireless network.

   For Windows Users

   1. Unplug any Ethernet cable from your computer.

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

   3. Click the refresh icon [Refresh Icon] and connect to the extender’s network (e.g., TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz or TP-LINK_Extender_5GHz).

   Diagram Description: A Windows taskbar notification area showing 'Wireless Network Connection' with available networks listed, including 'TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz'. Options like 'Connect automatically' and 'Connect' are visible.

   For Mac OS X Users

   1. Unplug any Ethernet cable from your Mac.

   2. Click the Wi-Fi icon [Wi-Fi Icon] in the top right corner of the screen.

   3. Connect to the extender’s network (e.g., TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz or TP-LINK_Extender_5GHz).

   Diagram Description: A macOS Wi-Fi menu showing available networks, including 'TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz'. Options like 'Turn Wi-Fi Off' and 'Join Other Network...' are present.

3. Configure

   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.

   Diagram Description: A web browser window displaying the login page for the TP-Link extender. The address bar shows http://tplinkrepeater.net. Fields for Username and Password are shown, both pre-filled with 'admin'. A 'Login' button is visible.

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

   Create an account for secure management purposes, and then click [Confirm].

   Diagram Description: A web page for creating a secure management account for the extender.

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

   Diagram Description: A network selection page. It shows fields for '2.4GHz Host Network' and '5GHz Host Network'. Options to select the SSID, enter the password, and view Signal, MAC Address, and Security are present. A 'Skip' option is also available.

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

   Diagram Description: A Wireless Settings page where users can configure the Extended SSID for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. Options to 'Copy Host SSID' and 'Hide SSID broadcast' are available.

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

   Diagram Description: A Summary page displaying the configured wireless settings for the extended network, including SSIDs and passwords. A 'Save' button is present.

4. Relocate

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

   Diagram Description: An illustration showing the ideal placement of the extender. It depicts a Host Network, the Extender placed in between, and an Extended Network. Arrows indicate the signal flow. Two placement examples are shown: 'Blue: Ideal location' and 'Red: Too far away'.

Option TWO: Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

WPS is an easier way to extend your host network. This method is recommended if your host router has a WPS button. The button might look like one of these: [WPS Button]. Otherwise, please refer to Option ONE.

1. Power On

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

2. Connect

   Press the WPS button on your router, and then press the [WPS Button] on the extender within 2 minutes.

   Diagram Description: An illustration showing the WPS connection process. It depicts pressing the WPS button on a router and then pressing the WPS button on the extender. The extender's WPS LED is shown changing from blinking to a solid state, indicating a successful connection.

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

   If you are connecting the extender to a dual-band router but only one band's LED is on, repeat Step 1 to connect the other band.

   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.

3. Relocate

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

   Diagram Description: Similar to Option ONE's relocation diagram, showing the ideal placement of the extender between the Host Network and the Extended Network. 'Blue: Ideal location' and 'Red: Too far away' indicators are shown.

Entertainment Adapter

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 [Ethernet Cable].

TP-LINK Tether App

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

How to begin?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)