TP-Link RE230 Quick Installation Guide

1. Press the WPS button on your router.
2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the
extender for 1 second. The 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.
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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
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Relocate
3
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 LED turns solid white. If it doesn't,
relocate the extender closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.
Quick Installation Guide
Range Extender
RE230
Router Devices
Halfway
White: Suitable location
Red: Too far from router
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: For more intuitive location assistance, access extender settings via the Tether app and go to
Tools > Location Assistant.
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
Next to
Solid On
Set up with videos:
Scan the QR code, or visit
https://www.tp-link.com/download/RE230.html
Set Up
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
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
Note: If you cannot find 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 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 first.
Welcome to Tether
Log In
TP-Link ID (Email)
Sign Up Forgot Password?
Password
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3. Tap the button and select Range Extender.
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TP-Link RE230 Specifications

General

Type	-
WPS push button	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100 Mbit/s
Maximum transfer distance	- m
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Cabling technology	10/100Base-T(X)
Security algorithms	64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Product color	White
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)
Antenna type	Internal
Antennas quantity	2
Transmitting power (CE)	17 dBm
Package depth	101.5 mm
Package width	156.5 mm
Package height	89 mm
Package weight	230 g
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) code	85176990
Sustainability certificates	RoHS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	9.5 W

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	69 mm
Width	124 mm
Height	52 mm