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4. Find Optimal Position
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:
Plug your range extender into an available power outlet in the area you'd like to expand your home's Wi-Fi coverage to.
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.
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.
Repeat this process until the range extender indicates an excellent signal.
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6. Indicator Lights
The indicator lights on the TP-Link RE580D AC1900 Range Extender have the following meanings:
Wi-Fi Status
Solid Blue
Connected to wireless router with excellent signal.
Solid Orange
Connected to wireless router with weak signal.
Blinking Blue
WPS connection is being established.
Off
Not connected to wireless router.
2.4GHz Band
Solid Blue
Connected to 2.4GHz wireless network.
Off
Not connected to 2.4GHz wireless network.
5GHz Band
Solid Blue
Connected to 5GHz wireless network.
Off
Not connected to 5GHz wireless network.
Ethernet
Solid Blue
Device connected to Ethernet port.
Off
No device connected to Ethernet port.
Power
Solid Blue
Range extender is on.
Blinking Blue
Range extender is starting up.
Off
Range extender is off.
7. 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
Check the network indicator lights on the front of the range extender:
Wi-Fi Status
Solid Blue
Connected to wireless router with excellent signal.
Solid Orange
Connected to wireless router with weak signal.
Blinking Blue
WPS connection is being established.
Off
Not connected to wireless router.
2.4GHz Band
Solid Blue
Connected to 2.4GHz wireless network.
Off
Not connected to 2.4GHz wireless network.
5GHz Band
Solid Blue
Connected to 5GHz wireless network.
Off
Not connected to 5GHz wireless network.
Ethernet
Solid Blue
Device connected to Ethernet port.
Off
No device connected to Ethernet port.
On Your Mobile Device
Launch the TP-Link Tether app.
Select your range extender then login with the admin credentials set on it.
You will be taken to the Status page.
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
Launch the browser that you use to go online.
Navigate to tplinkrepeater.net and login with the admin credentials set on your range extender.
You will be taken to the Status page.
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.
8. Retrieve Wi-Fi Network Name
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:
Launch the browser that you use to go online.
Navigate to tplinkrepeater.net and login with the admin credentials set on your range extender.
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.
You can then use the retrieved Wi-Fi network name to connect any device to the range extender's Wi-Fi.
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 Smartphone
Android smartphones are produced by multiple companies, such as Samsung, LG, Motorola, Sony, Nokia, Lenovo, and HTC.
iOS Smartphone
Apple is the only company that makes iOS smartphones.
11. Connect to Network (Windows 10)
Windows 10 may show slightly different options, but the steps should be similar across all versions of Windows 10.
Select the Network icon in the bottom right.
Select the the network name you setup during the extender setup.
Select Connect.
If you're asked for a password, it's the one you just setup on your range extender.
12. Connect to Network (macOS)
macOS may show slightly different options, but the steps should be similar across all versions and themes on macOS.
Select Wi-Fi from the menu bar, then select the extended network you just setup.
If you're asked for a password, it's the one you just setup on your range extender.
13. Connect to Network (Android)
Depending on your exact device (Smartphone or Tablet), and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be similar across all Android devices and generations.
Open Settings.
Select Wi-Fi.
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.
14. Connect to Network (iOS)
Depending on your exact device (Smartphone or Tablet), and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be similar across all Apple iOS devices and generations.
Open Settings.
Select Wi-Fi.
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.