TP-Link RE355 RE355EU V1 Quick Install Guide - Page 2

Option TWO Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Please use Option ONE if your router does not support WPS. 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. Press WPS 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 on, please repeat step 1 to reconnect the other band. LED is 3 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 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 Ideal Extender Placement Blue: Ideal location Red: Too far away 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. A3. Verify that http://tplinkrepeater.net is correctly entered in the web browser and press Enter. Q3. What should I do if the Option ONE? LED does not change to solid after completing 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. 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. 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.