RE450 V4 & RE550 V1 User Guide
Chapter 3 OneMesh with Seamless Roaming
This chapter introduces the TP-Link OneMeshTM feature.
It contains the following sections:
TP-Link OneMesh 
router and TP-Link OneMesh extenders work together to form one unified Wi-Fi network. Walk through your home and stay connected with the fastest possible speeds thanks to OneMesh’s seamless coverage.
Unified Wi-Fi Network
Router and extenders share the same wireless settings, including network name, password, access control settings and more.
Seamless Roaming
Devices automatically switch between your router and extenders as you move through your home for the fastest possible speeds.
Easy Setup and Management
Set up a OneMesh network with a push of WPS buttons. Manage all network devices on the Tether app or at your router’s web management page.
To check full list of TP-Link OneMesh devices, scan the QR code, or visit https://www.tp-link.com/One-Mesh/compatibility.
Unified OneMesh Network
2. How to Set Up a OneMesh Network
Once the extender is connected to a TP-Link OneMesh router via web browser or WPS button, the extender will automatically join the router’s OneMesh network and copy the router’s wireless settings. You can manually join a OneMesh network during the configuration via the TP-Link Tether app. For more information about setting up the extender with OneMesh network, refer to Set Up the Extender.
If you have already set up the extender before joining the OneMesh network, choose one of the methods below to set up a OneMesh network:
Note:
Before setting up a OneMesh network, it is recommended to enable Smart Connect on your host router to enjoy a seamless connection between dual-band networks.
2.1. Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App
1.Launch Tether and select the extender you want to join the OneMesh network.
2.Go to Tools > OneMesh and enable OneMesh.
Tip:
If your host router does not support OneMesh, you need to reselect a host network first. Go to Tools > Host Network and click Reselect Host Network, and then follow the app instructions to complete the configuration.
3.Follow the app instructions to join the OneMesh network.
2.2. Method 2: Via a Web Browser
1.Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.
2.Go to Settings > OneMesh and enable Join OneMesh.
Tip:
If your host router does not support OneMesh, you need to reselect a host network first. Go to Wireless > Connect to Host Network and follow the instructions to complete the configuration.
3.Follow the web instructions to join the OneMesh network. After that, you can view all the devices in OneMesh network in Basic > OneMesh on the web management page of your host router.
3. Remove Extender from OneMesh Network
If you want to remove the extender from the OneMesh network, follow the steps below:
3.1. Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App
1.Launch Tether and select the extender you want to remove from the OneMesh network.
2.Go to Tools > OneMesh and disable OneMesh.
Or
1.Launch Tether and select your host router of the OneMesh network.
2.Go to Tools > OneMesh and select the extender you want to remove from the OneMesh network.
3.Click Remove Device.
3.2. Method 2: Via a Web Browser
1.Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.
2.Go to Settings > OneMesh and disable Join OneMesh.
