TP-Link RE580D - Understanding Extender LED Indicators; Using Extender Buttons for Control

LED Explanation
Name Status Indication
(RE)
Solid blue
The extender
has established a secure
connection, and the signal strength is adequate.
Solid orange
The extender
has established a secure
connection, but the signal strength is too weak.
Blinking WPS connection is in process.
Off No active connection.
(5GHz)/
(2.4GHz)
On
The extender is connected to the 2.4GHz or
5GHz wireless network of your host network.
Off No connection.
(Power)
On The extender is on.
Blinking The extender is initializing.
Off The extender is off.
(Ethernet)
On The Ethernet port is connected.
Off The Ethernet port is not connected.
Button Explanation
 (Range Extender/WPS) Button: If your Wireless router supports WPS or
QSS function, you can press the WPS or QSS button and then press the RE
button to establish a secure connection between the Wireless router and the
extender.
 Reset Button: This button is used to restore the extender’s factory default
settings.
There are two ways to reset the extender:
Option One: With the extender powered on, use a pin to press the RESET
button until all the LEDs turn on momentarily, then release the button and
wait the extender to reboot to its factory default settings.
Option Two: Restore the default settings from “System Tools > Backup
&Restore” of the extender's Web-based Management page.
 LED Button: You can press the LED button to light up or turn off all the LEDs.
After the LEDs are off, the extender can still work normally.
 Power Button：You can press the Power button to turn on or off the extender.
 Ethernet Port: Five 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Ethernet ports used to add
wireless connectivity to an Ethernet-enabled device such as Internet TV,
DVR, Gaming console and so on. Please note that this port is not allowed to
be connected with router.
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