How to Check Connection TP-Link RE580D WiFi Repeater

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

In This Guide

You'll Learn:

• How to check the network status of your TP-Link range extender.

You'll Need:

• To be by your range extender or have a computer or mobile device on hand.

2. Check Status

You can check the status of your TP-Link RE580D AC1900 Range Extender in three ways:

• On the device itself,
• On a mobile device.
• On a computer.

The type and amount of network related information that you get depends on which method you use.

On Your Range Extender

1. Check the network indicator lights on the front of the range extender:
   

1. Wi-Fi Status
2. Solid Blue

1. Connected to wireless router with excellent signal.
2. Solid Orange

1. Connected to wireless router with weak signal.
2. Blinking Blue

1. WPS connection is being established.
2. Off

1. Not connected to wireless router.
2. 
   
3. 2.4GHz Band
4. Solid Blue

1. Connected to 2.4GHz wireless network.
2. Off

1. Not connected to 2.4GHz wireless network.
2. 
   
3. 5GHz Band
4. Solid Blue

1. Connected to 5GHz wireless network.
2. Off

1. Not connected to 5GHz wireless network.
2. 
   
3. Ethernet
4. Solid Blue

1. Device connected to Ethernet port.
2. Off

1. No device connected to Ethernet port.

On Your Mobile Device

1. Launch the TP-Link Tether app.
   

1. Select your range extender then login with the admin credentials set on it.
2. You will be taken to the Status page.
   

1. The status page will show the range extender's connection to the router and to your devices. Click each item to show more details about it.

On Your Computer

1. Launch the browser that you use to go online.
   

1. Navigate to tplinkrepeater.net and login with the admin credentials set on your range extender.
   

1. You will be taken to the Status page.
   

1. 
   
2. The status page will show the router's connection to the internet, the range extender's connection to the router, and connection to your devices. Click each item to show more details about it.