Quick Installation Guide

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Plug the extender into a power outlet next to your router. Wait until its
Power LED turns solid on.
Power On
1
3
Set Up
2
Method 3: Via the WPS Button
1. Press the WPS button on your router.
The WPS button might
look like one of these:
Method 2: Via a Web Browser
1. Connect your computer or smartphone to the
extender’s network TP-Link_Extender. If you are
using a computer, unplug the Ethernet cable if any.
Method 1: Via the Tether App
1. Get the up-to-date Tether app.
2. Connect your smartphone to the extender’s
network TP-Link_Extender.
Quick Installation Guide
Range Extender
RE205
Blinking Solid On
Note: If the LED does not turn solid on, try again or use Method 1
or 2.
2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the
extender for 1 second. The Signal LED should
change from blinking to solid on, indicating
successful connection.
3. If the extender connects to a dual band router,
repeat steps 1 and 2 above to connect to the
other band.
2. Launch a web browser, and enter
http://tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254
in the address bar. Create a password to log in.
Note: If the login window does not appear, refer to FAQ > Q1.
http://tplinkrepeater.net
Start
Conrm Password
Create Password
Low Middle High
Extended Network Names:
Router’s network name with
_EXT at the end
Passwords:
Same as your router
Note: If you want to change the extended network
names, refer to Manage the Extender on the back
page.
Solid On
Next to
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 your router.
2. Wait for about 2 minutes until the Signal LED turns solid blue. If it doesn't,
relocate the extender closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.
Tip: For more intuitive location assistant, access extender settings via the Tether app and go to Tools > Location Assistant.
Router Devices
Halfway
Blue: Suitable location
Red: Too far from router
Connections are available
Wireless Network Connection
Connect automatically Connect
√
TP-Link_Extender
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
TP-Link_Extender
CHOOSE A NETWORK...
Other...
< Settings
3. Launch the Tether app, and select your extender.
Create a password to log in.
My Devices
Local Device
RE205
XX-X X-X X-XX-X X-XX
4. Follow app instructions to complete the setup.
The Signal LED should turn solid on, indicating
successful connection to your router.
Note: If the LED does not turn solid on, refer to FAQ > Q2.
Solid On
3. Follow web instructions to complete the setup.
The Signal LED should turn solid on, indicating
successful connection to your router.
Note: If the LED does not turn solid on, refer to FAQ > Q2.
Solid On
Solid On
Scan for Tether Tether
or
Enjoy the internet!
If you cannot find the network names with _EXT in
your Wi-Fi network list, this means that the
extender has been connected to a OneMesh router
and automatically copied its Wi-Fi settings. See
back for more information.
Get Started with Setup Videos
Scan the QR code, or visit
https://www.tp-link.com/download/RE205.html