RE455 V1 User Guide

This chapter introduces what the extender can do and its appearance.

It contains the following sections:

Product Overview

Appearance

Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Extender

1. Product Overview

Bring Dead Zones Back to Life

Tired of Wi-Fi “dead zones”? The TP-Link extender is connected to your router wirelessly, strengthening its signal and expanding its coverage into areas that could not otherwise be reached. The device also reduces signal interference to ensure reliable Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home or office.

Easy Installation & Quick Position

The extender works with any standard wireless router. Instantly connect the extender to a router by pressing the router’s WPS button (if available) followed by the extender’s WPS button. Alternatively, follow the Quick Setup instructions on the extender’s web management page.

Once the extender is connected to a router, you can relocate it to your preferred location with no further configuration required. The intelligent signal light can help to find the best location.

Easy Management with the TP-Link Tether App

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

2. Appearance

2.1. LED Explanation

You can check the extender’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.

Name

Status

Indication

(Signal)

Solid blue

The extender is connected to your router’s wireless network and is in a suitable location.

Solid red

The extender is experiencing poor signal strength. Try relocating it closer to your router.

Blinking

WPS connection is in progress.

Off

No wireless connection is established.

2.4GHz

On/Off

The extender is connected or not connected to the 2.4GHz wireless network of your host router.

5GHz

On/Off

The extender is connected or not connected to the 5GHz wireless network of your host router.

POWER

On/Off

The extender is on or off.

Blinking

The extender is starting up or firmware is being upgraded.

2.2. Port and Button Description

Ports or Buttons

Description

WPS Button

Press the WPS button on your host router, and immediately press the button on the extender for 1 second. The Signal LED of the extender should change to solid on, indicating successful WPS connection.

Power Button

Press for 1 second to turn on or off the extender.

LED Button

Press for 1 second to turn on or off all LEDs.

Reset (Hole)

Use a pin to press and hold for 1 second to reset the extender.

Ethernet Port

Connect your Ethernet-only device to the Ethernet port of the extender to join the network.

 
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