What do Lights Mean on TP-Link RE450 WiFi Repeater

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

In This Guide

You'll Learn:

  • What the lights on your TP-Link Range Extender indicate.

2. Indicator Lights

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

Range extender with annotated indicator lights.

Wi-Fi Status (1)

Solid Blue

Solid blue light.

Connected to wireless router with excellent signal.

Solid Red

Solid red light.

Connected to wireless router with weak signal.

Blinking Blue

Blinking blue light.

WPS connection is being established.

Off

Light off.

Not connected to wireless router.

Wi-Fi Band (2 / 3)

Solid Blue

Solid blue light.

Connected to 2.4GHz / 5GHz wireless network.

Off

Light off.

Not connected to 2.4GHz / 5GHz wireless network.

Power (4)

Solid Blue

Solid blue light.

Range extender is on.

Blinking Blue

Blinking blue light.

Range extender is starting up or updating.

Off

Light off.

Range extender is off.