The TP-LINK RE500 v1.x router has Gigabit WiFi, 1 Gigabit ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports. It has a total combined WiFi throughput of 1900 Mpbs.
It is also known as the TP-LINK AC1900 Wi-Fi Range Extender.
How to hard reset (factory reset) RE500 v1.x :
You can hard reset your RE500 v1.x with ways bellow
Use web interface :
Open a browser and navigate to the web interface of the router (see default settings below)
In the menu look for System tools and under there find the Factory defaults option
On the Factory defaults page click on the Restore button to perform the reset.
Use RESET/WPS button :
Have the unit powered on
Press and hold the reset (sometimes reset/WPS) button for 10 seconds with a paperclip or other sharp object.
When the SYS led start blinking quickly release the reset button and wait for router to boot back up.
RE500 v1.x default Login & Password, factory settings :
Default Gateway IP: 192.168.0.254
Default username: admin
Default password: admin
Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default DNS server: 192.168.0.254
RE500 v1.x router specifications :
System specs
CPU: n/a
RAM: 128 MiB
Flash: n/a
Custom firmwares: None
Connectivity
WiFi: Gigabit (abgn+ac)
WiFi bands
2.4GHz & 5GHz
WiFi throughput: 1900 Mpbs
WAN
None
ETH
1 x Gigabit port
USB-ports: 0
How to login to the RE500 v1.x :
Make sure you are connected to the router’s network, either by Wi-Fi or ethernet cable.
Open your browser and visit
http://192.168.0.254
You should be prompted with a login dialogue.
Enter the username: admin
and the password admin
You will now be logged in. If you haven’t yet changed the defaul password, we recommend that you change it first
thing you do after logging in.
