How to Check Connection TP-Link RE580D WiFi Repeater

Check Connection TP-Link RE580D WiFi Repeater:

Here I am going to discuss how to check the connection TP-Link RE580D WiFi Repeater. If you also want to know how to check if your TP-Link RE580D Range Extender connected with your device, then go through this post.

You can check connection TP-Link RE580D WiFi Repeater in three ways:

•  On the device itself,
•  On a mobile device.
•  On a computer.

1. On Your Mobile Device

• Launch the TP-Link Tether app.

• Choose your range extender after that login with the admin credentials set on it.
• You will be taken to the Status page.

• The status page will indicate the range extender's connection to the router and to your devices. Click each item to point out more details about it.

2. On Your Computer

• Go to any browser that you want.

• Direct to tplinkrepeater.net and login with the admin credentials set on your range extender.

• You will be taken to the Status page.

• The status page will indicate the router's connection to the internet, the range extender's connection to the router, and connection to your devices. Click each item to point out more details about it.

3. On Your Range Extender

Check the network indicator lights on the front of the range extender:

Wi-Fi Status

Solid Blue: Connected to wireless router with strong signal.

Solid Orange: Connected to wireless router with poor signal.

Blinking Blue: WPS connection is being established.

Off: Not connected to wireless router.

2.4GHz Band

Solid Blue: Connected to 2.4GHz wireless network.

Off: Not connected to 2.4GHz wireless network.

5GHz Band

Solid Blue: Connected to 5GHz wireless network.

Off: Not connected to 5GHz wireless network.

Ethernet

Solid Blue: Device connected to Ethernet port.

Off:  No device connected to Ethernet port.

TP-LINK RE580D Router Security

MAC Address Filtering for TP-LINK RE580D Router

MAC filtering provides you to limit access to your TP-LINK RE580D router. To enable this feature, enter into your TP-LINK RE580D router the 12-character MAC ID of every computer which will hook up with your network. make certain to update this information if you add or remove devices.

Disabling Broadcast SSID for TP-LINK RE580D Router

TP-LINK RE580D router sends your Wi-Fi network ID (the so-called SSID) to everyone. this might be changed at will by unchecking the corresponding box up the settings. Then your network won't be so easily hacked. However, as a compromise, you'll need to enter the SSID whenever you simply connect a tool to the network. This step isn't mandatory.

MAC Address Fltering for TP-LINK RE580D Router

MAC filtering provides you to limit access to your TP-LINK RE580D router. To enable this feature, enter into your TP-LINK RE580D router the 12-character MAC ID of every computer which will hook up with your network. make certain to update this information if you add or remove devices.