TP-Link RE450 User manual

Quick Installation
Guide
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AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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7106505637 REV1.0.0

CONTENTS
01 / English
08 / Français

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Button Explanation
LED button: Press the LED button to turn all LEDs on or off.
Power button: Press the Power button to turn the extender on or off.
Two easy setup options:
Option ONE: Using a Web Browser
Option TWO: Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
LED Explanation
(RE)
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 too far away from the router.
Blinking: WPS connection is in progress.
Off: No active connection.
2.4GHz/5GHz
On: The extender is connected to both 2.4GHz and
5GHz Wi-Fi bands of your host network.
Off: No connection.
Power
On/Off: The extender is on/off.
Blinking: The extender is initializing.

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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 Login
① Disconnect the Ethernet (wired) connection
to your computer. Click the Wi-Fi icon on the
taskbar and connect to the extender's network :
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz/5GHz.
Connections are available
Not connected
Wireless Network Connection
Connect automatically Connect
TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz/5GHz
√
② Launch a web browser and type
http://tplinkrepeater.net in the address field. Use
admin (all lowercase) for both Username and Password
to log in.
Option ONE：Using a Web Browser

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If the login window does not pop up, please refer to the
FAQ > Q1.
3 Configure
① Create a new username and password to log in the
web-based interface, then click Conrm.
② Select your country/region, then click Next.
Exit Next
Region
2.4GHz Host Network
5GHz Host Network
Wireless Settings
Summary
Region: Please select your country/region.
Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the U.S.
are fixed to the U.S. region.
③ Select your router's 2.4GHz and 5GHz host network
and enter the password, then click Next.
Next
Please select 2.4GHz Host network or skip this network.
SSID Signal MAC Address Security
Your router wireless name 30:B5:C1:33:99:76
Host 2.4GHz Password:
TP_LINK_123456 23:B5:C0:30:90:06
Back Other... Rescan Skip
Region
2.4GHz Host Network
5GHz Host Network
Wireless Settings
Summary
12345678
If your router does not support 5GHz wireless network,
please click Skip to continue.
④ Either keep the same SSIDs as your host network or
create new names for the extended networks, then click
Next.
Region
2.4GHz Host Network
5GHz Host Network
Wireless Settings
Summary
Extended 2.4GHz SSID: Your network name Copy Host SSID
Hide SSID broadcast
The extended 2.4GHz password is the same as your Host password.
Extended 5GHz SSID: Your network name_5G Copy Host SSID
Hide SSID broadcast
The extended 5GHz password is the same as your Host password.
Back Next

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⑤ Verify your wireless settings and click Finish. The
Corresponding LEDs ( and ) should turn on
and stay solid, indicating successful connections.
4 Relocate
① Plug the extender into an electrical outlet about halfway
between your router (Host Network) and the Wi-Fi dead
zone.
② Wait until the LED is lit with a solid blue. If not,
relocate the extender closer to the router to achieve
a good (or better) signal quality.
Host Network Extended Network
Ideal Extender Placement
Blue: Ideal location Red: Too far away
Choose a location away from Bluetooth devices and other
household electronics, such as cordless phone, microwave,
and baby monitor, etc., to minimize signal interference.
Keep away from
Enjoy!
Both 2.4GHz and 5GHz extended networks share the
same Wi-Fi password as your host network, but may
have different wireless network names if you customize
the names during the configuration.

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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
① Press the WPS button on your router, and then press
the button on the extender.
WPS Press
The LED should change from blinking to a solid
state, indicating a successful WPS connection. If not,
please use Option ONE.
Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default, if
the WPS method fails, please use Option ONE.
② If you are connecting to a dual-band router, but only
or LED is on, please repeat step to
reconnect the other band.
3 Relocate
① Plug the extender into an electrical outlet about halfway
between your router (Host Network) and the Wi-Fi dead
zone.
Option TWO：Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Please use Option ONE if your router does not support WPS.

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② Wait until the LED is lit with a solid blue. If not,
relocate the extender closer to the router to achieve
a good (or better) signal quality.
Host Network Extended Network
Ideal Extender Placement
Blue: Ideal location Red: Too far away
Choose a location away from Bluetooth devices and other
household electronics, such as cordless phone, microwave,
and baby monitor, etc., to minimize signal interference.
Keep away from
Enjoy!
Both 2.4GHz and 5GHz extended networks share the
same SSID (network name) and password as your host
network.
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.
Smart TV Game Console Desktop
Router
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What do I do if I cannot access the extender’s web-
based interface?
A1. Make sure your computer is connected to the extended
network SSID or connect your computer to the extender
using an Ethernet cable.
A2. Make sure your computer is set to obtain an IP address
automatically.

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A3. Verify that http://tplinkrepeater.net is correctly entered
in the web browser and press Enter.
Q2. What should I do when I cannot connect the
extender via WPS?
A. Some dual-band routers may be trouble connecting
to the extender via WPS. If you experience connection
issues, we recommend that you use the extender's
web-based interface.
Q3. What should I do if the LED does not change to
solid after completing Option ONE?
A1. 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.
A2. Please reset the extender and go through the
configuration again.
Q4. How do I restore the extender to its factory default
settings?
A. While the extender is powered on, press and hold the
Reset button until all the LEDs turn on momentarily.

Français
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Signication des boutons
Bouton DEL : Appuyez sur le bouton DEL pour allumer ou éteindre toutes les DEL.
Bouton d'alimentation : Appuyez sur le bouton Alimentation pour allumer ou éteindre l'extenseur.
Deux options de conguration facile :
Option UNE : Par le navigateur Web
Option DEUX : Par WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Signication de l'éclairage de la DEL
(RE)
Bleu xe : L'extenseur est connecté au routeur et
bien placé.
Rouge xe : L'extenseur est bien connecté mais
trop loin du routeur.
Clignotante : Connexion WPS en cours.
Éteint : Aucune connexion active.
2,4 GHz/5 GHz
Fixe : L'extenseur est connecté aux deux bandes
Wi-Fi 2,4 GHz et 5 GHz de votre réseau hôte.
Éteint : Aucune connexion.
Alimentation
Marche/Arrêt : L'adaptateur est allumé/éteint.
Clignotante : L'extenseur est en cours d'initialisation.