tp-link RE550 Wi-Fi Range Extender Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- tp-link
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tp-link RE550 Wi-Fi Range Extender
Power on
Plug the extender into an electrical outlet near your router and press the power button if it has one.
Connect your computer to the extender
Via Wireless
Disconnect your Ethernet connection from your computer and connect to the
extender’s network (e.g. TP-Link_Extender or TP-Link_Extender_XXXX).
Via Ethernet Cable (If the extender has an Ethernet port)
Disable the Wi-Fi on your computer. Connect your computer to the extender via
an Ethernet cable.
Configure
Set up your extender via one of the methods.
Method 1: Via TP-Link Tether App
Get the up-to-date Tether app, and follow the app instructions to complete the
setup.
Method
2: Via a Web Browser
- Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254 in the address bar. Create a password to log in.
- Follow the instructions on the web page to complete the initial configuration.
- Login/Reset instructions
Relocate
To achieve better signal quality, plug in the extender halfway between your
router and the Wi-Fi dead zone. 
Enjoy!
Connect your device to the extender using the extended SSID and Wi-Fi password
that you’ve set during the configuration. The default Wi-Fi password is the
same as your host network.
Entertainment Adapter
If your extender has an Ethernet port, it can be used as a wireless adapter to
connect any Ethernet-only device such as a Blu-ray player, game console, DVR,
or smart TV to your Wi-Fi network.
First, connect the extender to your router, then connect your Ethernet-only
device to the extender via an Ethernet cable.
Ethernet Connection
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1 Why can’t I see the login page after entering
http://tplinkrepeater.net in the browser?
A1: Make sure your computer is connected to the extender either via the
extended SSID or via an Ethernet cable (if the extender has an Ethernet port).
A2: Make sure your computer is set to obtain an IP address automatically.
A3: Use the IP address to access the extender. The default IP is
192.168.0.254. If the extender is connected to the router, you should go to
your router’s DHCP client list to obtain the extender’s current IP address.
A4: Reset the extender and connect to its wireless cnetwork, enter
http://tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254 in a web browser and
press Enter.
Q2 How do I reset the extender?
A: With the extender powered on, press the RESET button until the LEDs
turn on momentarily, then release the button.
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