How to Use a TP-Link RE450 AC1750 WiFi Repeater

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 circular status light on the front of the range extender:
   
   Solid Blue

   Indicates an excellent wireless signal.

   Solid Red

   Indicates a weak wireless signal.
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.

The indicator lights on the TP-Link RE450 AC1750 Range Extender have the following meanings:

Wi-Fi Status (1)

Solid Blue

Connected to wireless router with excellent signal.

Solid Red

Connected to wireless router with weak signal.

Blinking Blue

WPS connection is being established.

Off

Not connected to wireless router.

Wi-Fi Band (2 / 3)

Solid Blue

Connected to 2.4GHz / 5GHz wireless network.

Off

Not connected to 2.4GHz / 5GHz wireless network.

Power (4)

Solid Blue

Range extender is on.

Blinking Blue

Range extender is starting up or updating.

Off

Range extender is off.

You can check the status of your TP-Link RE450 AC1750 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.

In order to connect to a range extender's Wi-Fi you need to know the Wi-Fi credentials set on that range extender. They are the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and the Wi-Fi password (security key).

To retrieve the Wi-Fi credentials set on your TP-Link range extender you need to use a computer:

1. Launch the browser that you use to go online.
   
2. Navigate to tplinkrepeater.net and login with the admin credentials set on your range extender.
   
3. You will be taken to the Status page. Click on the range extender and it will show the Wi-Fi network name as the SSID for each extended network. The Wi-Fi password is the same as on your wireless router.
   
4. You can then use the retrieved Wi-Fi network name to connect any device to the range extender's Wi-Fi.

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

To continue, we need to know what Operating System your computer or mobile device has.

For Computers

There are 2 main Operating Systems for personal computers currently available, Windows and macOS.

Windows

Windows runs on computers produced by multiple companies, such as Lenovo, Asus, Dell, Toshiba, Hewlett Packard, Acer, and Sony.

macOS

Apple is the only company that makes macOS computers.

For Mobile Devices

There are 2 main Operating Systems for smartphones currently available, Android and iOS.

Android

Android smartphones are produced by multiple companies, such as Samsung, LG, Motorola, Sony, Nokia, Lenovo, and HTC.

iOS

Apple is the only company that makes iOS smartphones.

1. Select the Network icon in the bottom right.
   
2. Select the the network name you setup during the extender setup.
   
3. Select Connect.
   

1. Select Wi-Fi from the menu bar, then select the extended network you just setup.
   

1. Open Settings.
   
2. Select Wi-Fi.
   
3. Select your extended network from the list.
   
   
   If you're asked for a password, it's the one you just setup on your range extender.

1. Open Settings.
   
2. Select Wi-Fi.
   
3. Select the extended network you just setup from the list.
   
   
   If you're asked for a password, it's the one you just setup on your range extender.