TP-Link RE305 RE305EU V1 Quick Install Guide - Page 1

7106506834 REV1.1.0 Quick Installation Guide Applicable Model: RE305 LED Explanation Power On: The extender is on. Flashing: The extender is starting up. Off: The extender is off. 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: The extender is connecting to the router. Off: No wireless connection has been established. 2.4GHz On: The extender is connected to the 2.4GHz wireless network of your host router. Off: The extender isn't connected to the 2.4GHz wireless network of your host router. 5GHz On: The extender is connected to the 5GHz wireless network of the host router. Off: The extender isn't connected to the 5GHz wireless network of the host router. Option ONE Quick Setup Using Your Web Browser 1 Power on Plug your extender into a power outlet near your router. Wait until the Power LED is solid on. 2 Connect to the Extender For Windows Users Connections are available Wireless Network Connection TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz √ Connect automatically Connect TP-LINK_Extender_5GHz or 1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any). 2. Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to the extender's network TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz/5GHz. For Mac OS X Users Wi-Fi: On Turn Wi-Fi Off TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz TP-LINK_Extender_5GHz Join Other Network... Create Network... Open Network Preferences... 1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your Mac (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/5GHz. 3 Configure 1 Launch a web browser, and enter http://tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254 in the address bar. Create a password for future login attempts, and click Start. http://tplinkrepeater.net Create Password Confirm Password Start If the login window does not appear, please refer to the FAQ > Q1. 2 Select your router's 2.4GHz/5GHz host network, enter its password, and then click Next. 5GHz Host Network Summary 2.4GHz Host Network Wireless Settings Please select 2.4GHz Host network or skip this network. ID SSID Signal 1 Your router's wireless name MAC Address Security 30:B5:C1:33:99:76 Host 2.4GHz Password: 12345678 Next 2 TP_LINK_123456 23:B5:C0:30:90:06 Exit Other... Rescan Skip If your router does not support 5GHz wireless network, please click Skip to continue. 3 Either keep the default SSIDs or customize them for the extended networks, and then click Next. 5GHz Host Network Summary 2.4GHz Host Network Wireless Settings Extended 2.4GHz SSID: Your network name Copy Host SSID Hide SSID broadcast Note: 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 Note: The extended 5GHz password is the same as your Host password. Back Next 4 Verify your wireless settings and click Save. The corresponding LED(s) (2.4GHz/5GHz) should turn solid on. 4 Relocate 1 Plug in the extender about halfway between your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone. The location you choose must be within the range of the host network. 2 Wait until the Signal LED turns solid blue. If not, relocate it closer to the router to achieve better signal quality. Router Host Network Blue: Good location Red: Too far away Extended Network Clients Enjoy! Both extended networks share the same Wi-Fi passwords as those of your host networks, but may have different wireless network names (SSIDs) if you have customized them during the configuration.