How to Fix a TP-Link RE580D AC1900 WiFi Repeater

Before checking your range extender at all, it's best to make sure the rest of your home network is functioning properly.

Test your connection using a computer, smartphone, or tablet that is not connected to the range extender. Preferably, it's best to test using a device that is directly connected to your router via Ethernet cable. If this is not possible, use a device that's connected wirelessly to your home's Wi-Fi network.

Clicking this button will open a new guide that will provide you with steps to resolve your issue.

Depending on the problem you're having, different steps may need to be taken to help solve them.

Can't Browse

You can connect your device(s) to your range extender, but you're unable to bring up a web page, email, or other services on the Internet.

Slow Connection

You're able to connect your device(s) to your Range Extender, and you're able to bring up web pages, email, and other services, but the connection seems slow.

No Connection

You're unable to find your Range Extender's Wi-Fi network to connect your device(s) to.

Poor Connection Between Range Extender and Router

The connection between your Range Extender and your wireless router has weak or poor signal, making the connection slow.

Won't Turn On

The Range Extender won't turn on at all.

Wireless signal interference can cause performance issues such as slow or intermittent connections and even complete disconnects. This type of interference can be caused by the presence of:

• Electromagnetic fields created by other electronic devices such as: Wi-Fi or Bluetooth capable devices, cordless phones, baby monitors, remote controlled toys, microwave ovens, seasonal lighting, or even garage door openers.
• Structural materials in walls, floors, furnishings or other large objects. The potential for structural materials in your home to absorb wireless signal and cause signal loss or undesirable behavior is as follows:
  
  

  Interference Potential	Type of Material
  Low	Synthetic material, wood, glass
  Medium	Brick, marble, water
  High	Concrete, plaster
  Very High	Metal

To Reduce Wireless Signal Interference Caused by Other Electronic Devices:

1. Temporarily turn off or power down any of the devices listed above, and test your connection.
2. If the issue persists, try physically moving the device having connection problems away from any device(s) that could cause interference, and re-test.

To Reduce Wireless Signal Interference Caused by Other Objects or Structures:

1. Relocate the device having connection problems away from any obstacles, and test the connection.
2. If your range extender or the device having connection problems is set up inside of a cabinet, closet, or other type of enclosure, consider relocating them.

Range extenders are designed to be relocated easily. For this reason, finding and testing alternative locations in your home that may provide better and more reliable signal coverage and be less prone to wireless interference may be the best option.

The purpose of a Wi-Fi range extender is to expand the Wi-Fi coverage in your home, by capturing the signal from your wireless router and expanding it further. To accomplish this, you need to place the range extender within the existing coverage area of your wireless router. However, to maintain an excellent wireless signal for your Wi-Fi devices, the range extender needs to be positioned within optimal distance from the wireless router. Here's how to accomplish this:

1. Plug your range extender into an available power outlet in the area you'd like to expand your home's Wi-Fi coverage to.
2. Check the Wi-Fi status light on the front of the range extender:
   
   Solid Blue

   Connected to wireless router with excellent signal.

   Solid Orange

   Connected to wireless router with weak signal.

   Off

   Not connected to wireless router.
3. If the status indicator light shows a weak signal, plug the range extender into a power outlet that's a bit closer to your wireless router.
   
4. Repeat this process until the range extender indicates an excellent signal.

1. Press the power button on the rear of the range extender and make sure the indicator lights on the front turn off.
   
2. Wait ten seconds.
   
3. Press the power button again and make sure the power light on the front turns on.
   
4. Wait one minute for the range extender to start back up fully.
   

The next step in the troubleshooting process is to fully factory reset your Range Extender, and set it back up to ensure correct and proper configuration.

1. Make sure your range extender is not on a switched outlet, or that the switch is turned on.
   
2. Test the outlet that's being used with another electrical device, such as a lamp. Make sure the same outlet works.
   
3. Make sure your range extender's power indicator light turns on.
   

1. Make sure your range extender is not on a switched outlet, or that the switch is turned on.
   
2. Test the outlet that's being used with another electrical device, such as a lamp. Make sure the same outlet works.
   
3. Make sure your range extender's power indicator light turns on.
   

Test your Internet connection using a device that's connected to your Range Extender's Wi-Fi network. Try bringing up a webpage, checking your email, or streaming music or video.

The next step in the troubleshooting process is to fully factory reset your Range Extender, and set it back up to ensure correct and proper configuration.