TP-Link RE355 RE355EU V1 Quick Install Guide - Page 1

Quick Installation Guide Applicable Model: RE355 Option ONE: Using a Web Browser WPS Option TWO: Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) 7106505551 REV1.0.0 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. 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. ©2015 TP-LINK 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. 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 or _5GHz. Not connected Connections are available Wireless Network Connection TP-LINK_Extender_2.4GHz √ Connect automatically Connect TP-LINK_Extender_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. http://tplinkrepeater.net admin admin Login 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 Confirm. 2 Select your country/region, then click Next. Region 2.4GHz Host Network 5GHz Host Network Wireless Settings Summary Region: Please select your country/region. Exit Next 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. 2.4GHz Host Network Wireless Settings Region 5GHz Host Network Please select 2.4GHz Host network or skip this network. SSID Your router wireless name Signal MAC Address 30:B5:C1:33:99:76 Host 2.4GHz Password: 12345678 Next TP_LINK_123456 23:B5:C0:30:90:06 Summary Security Back Other... Rescan Skip 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. 2.4GHz Host Network Wireless Settings Region 5GHz Host Network 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 Summary Next 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.