TP-Link RE355 User Manual

Introduction ........................................................................ 1
Product Overview ..................................................................... 1
What can your Extender do .................................................. 1
Support for the 802.11ac wireless technology ..................... 1
Main Features ....................................................................... 2
Appearance .............................................................................. 2
Connect the Extender to the Internet ................................. 4
Before You Begin ..................................................................... 4
Basic Requirements ................................................................. 5
Quick Setup .............................................................................. 5
Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) .................................... 5
Using your Web Browser ...................................................... 7
View the Information of the Extender .............................. 12
View the Extender’s Current Status ....................................... 12
View the Information about the Host Network, the Extender and
the Clients .............................................................................. 13
Manage the Extended Network and Security Settings .... 14
Extend another Network ........................................................ 14
Extender Settings ................................................................... 16
Manage the Extender’s Wi-Fi Security Settings .................... 17
Change your Admin Account ............................................. 17
Control the Wireless Devices Access to the Extender ....... 17
Change the Extender’s IP Address ........................................ 20
DHCP Server .......................................................................... 20
Settings ............................................................................... 21
View the DHCP Client List .................................................. 22
More Functions ............................................................... 23
Entertainment Adapter ............................................................ 23
Manage the Extender ..................................................... 24
LED Control ............................................................................ 24
Firmware Upgrade .................................................................. 25
Backup & Restore ................................................................... 25
Factory Defaults ...................................................................... 26
System Log ............................................................................. 26
Reboot .................................................................................... 27
Logout ..................................................................................... 27
Appendix ......................................................................... 28
Factory Defaults ...................................................................... 28
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 29
Specifications .......................................................................... 30
Glossary .................................................................................. 30
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TP-Link RE355 Specifications

General

Type	-
Windows operating systems supported	Yes
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Security algorithms	64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Wi-Fi data rate (max)	867 Mbit/s
Product color	White
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 30 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Power consumption (typical)	9 W
Antennas quantity	3
Antenna gain level (max)	3 dBi
Sustainability certificates	RoHS

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	125 mm
Width	202 mm
Height	86 mm