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TP-Link RE205 Quick Installation Guide

TP-Link RE205
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Plug the extender into a power outlet next to your router. Wait until its
Power LED turns solid on.
Power On
1
3
Set Up
2
Quick Installation Guide
Wi-Fi Range Extender
Solid On
Next to
Relocate
1. Plug in the extender about halfway between your router and the Wi-Fi dead
zone. The location you choose must be within the range of your router.
2. Wait for about 2 minutes until the Signal LED turns solid blue. If it doesn't,
relocate the extender closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.
Tip: For more intuitive location assistant, access extender settings via the Tether app and go to Tools > Location Assistant.
Router Devices
Halfway
Blue: Suitable location
Red: Too far from router
Solid On
Setup with videos
Scan QR code or visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#range-extenders
and search for the setup video of your model.
1. Get the up-to-date Tether app from the
Apple App Store or Google Play, or simply
scan the QR code.
Tether
Scan for Tether
or
Via the Tether App
Note: If you cannot nd your device, please refer to
FAQ > Q1.
Note: If the LED does not turn solid on, please refer to
FAQ > Q2.
4. Follow app instructions to complete the setup.
The Signal LED should turn solid on, indicating
successful connection to your router.
2. Launch the Tether app and log in with your
TP-Link ID. If you don’t have an account,
create one rst.
Welcome to Tether
Log In
TP-Link ID (Email)
Sign Up Forgot Password?
Password
3. Tap the button and select Range Extender.
My Devices
No devices found.
Choose your device type
Gaming Router
Range Extender
Router
1. Press the WPS button on your router.
2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the
extender for 1 second. The Signal LED should
change from blinking to solid on, indicating
successful connection.
3. If the extender connects to a dual-band router,
repeat steps 1 and 2 to connect to the other
band.
For more details, please refer to the user guide at
https://www.tp-link.com/support/download.
1. Connect your computer or smartphone to the
extender’s network TP-Link_Extender.
2. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net or
http://192.168.0.254 in a web browser.
Create a password to log in.
3. Follow web instructions to complete the setup.
Extended Network Names:
Router’s network name with
_EXT
at the end
or
Same as your OneMesh router
(See back for OneMesh details)
Passwords:
Same as your router
Via a Web Browser
Via the WPS Button
More Setup Methods
Enjoy!
Connect your devices to the extender wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable,
then enjoy the internet. The password of your extended network is the
same as your host router.
Tip: You can also set up the extender in Access Point mode to transform your existing wired network
to a wireless one. For details, refer to the user guide at https://www.tp-link.com/support/download.
Laptop
Smartphone
Tablet
Smart TV
Game Console
Desktop
Note: For safety, only plug the extender in the direction as shown below.

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TP-Link RE205 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeNetwork repeater
WPS push buttonYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100 Mbit/s
Maximum transfer distance- m
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Cabling technology10/100Base-T(X)
Security algorithms64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Antenna typeExternal
Antennas quantity2
Frequency band2.4/5 GHz
Signal strength19.5 dBm
Receiver sensitivity5GHz: 11a 6Mbps: -94dBm 11a 54Mbps: -77dBm 11ac HT20: -69dBm 11ac HT40: -66dBm 11ac HT80: -63dBm 2.4GHz: 11g 54Mbps: -79dBm 11n HT20: -77dBm 11n HT40: -74dBm
Power source typeAC
Power consumption (max)7.3 W
Power consumption (typical)6.5 W
CertificationCE, FCC, RoHS
LED indicatorsPower, Signal strength, WLAN
Package typeBox
Package depth101.5 mm
Package width156.5 mm
Package height95 mm
Package weight210 g
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Product colorWhite
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90 %
Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth77.8 mm
Width80 mm
Height77 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)80 x 78 x 77 mm

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