RE200 & RE220 User Guide
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Extender
This chapter introduces what the extender can do and its appearance.
It contains the following sections:
Bring Dead Zones Back to Life
Tired of Wi-Fi “dead zones”? The TP-Link extender is connected to your router wirelessly, strengthening its signal and expanding its coverage into areas that could not otherwise be reached. The device also reduces signal interference to ensure reliable Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home or office.
Easy Installation & Quick Position
The extender works with any standard wireless router. Instantly connect the extender to a router by pressing the router’s WPS button (if available) followed by the extender’s WPS button. Alternatively, follow the Quick Setup instructions on the extender’s web management page.
Once the extender is connected to a router, you can relocate it to your preferred location with no further configuration required. The intelligent signal light can help to find the best location.
Easy Management with the TP-Link Tether App
Tether provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage your extender with your smart devices.
2.1. LED Explanation
You can check the extender’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
| Name | Status | Indication |
| 5GHz | On/Off | The extender is connected or not connected to the 5GHz wireless network of your host router. |
| 2.4GHz | On/Off | The extender is connected or not connected to the 2.4GHz wireless network of your host router. |
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(Signal) | Solid green | The extender is connected to your router’s wireless network and is in a suitable location. |
| Solid red | The extender is experiencing poor signal strength. Try relocating it closer to your host router. | |
| Off | No wireless connection is established. | |
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| On/Off | The Ethernet port is connected or not connected to a powered-on device. |
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| On/Off | The extender is on or off. |
| Blinking | The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded. | |
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| On | WPS connection is established. |
| Blinking | WPS connection is in progress. | |
| Off | WPS connection has been established for more than 5 minutes or WPS connection failed. |
(Ethernet)
(Power)
2.2. Port and Button Description
| Ports or Buttons | Description |
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| Press the WPS button on your host router, and immediately press |
| RESET (Hole) | Use a pin to press the button for 1 second to reset the extender. |
| Ethernet Port | Connect your device to the Ethernet port of the extender via an Ethernet cable to join the Wi-Fi network. |