RE200 v3.x

The TP-LINK RE200 v3.x router has Gigabit WiFi, 1 100mbps ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports. It has a total combined WiFi throughput of 750 Mpbs.

Quick links:
Default password/Login
User Manuals

RE200 v3.x router specifications (specs)

System specs
CPU: n/a
RAM: 64 MiB
Flash: 8 MiB
Custom firmwares: None

Connectivity
WiFi: Gigabit (abgn+ac)
WiFi bands: 2.4GHz & 5GHz
WiFi throughput: 750 Mpbs
WAN: None
ETH: 1 x 100mbps port
USB-ports: 0

Hard reset instructions for TP-LINK RE200 v3.x

If your RE200 v3.x router is not working as it should, dropping connections or not being responsive, you should first do a reset of the router to see if the problems persist. Other scenarios where you might want to reset your router is if you've forgotten the password or misconfigured it and can't get access anymore.
Your can reset your TP-LINK RE200 v3.x in the following way(s):

Through the web interface

Open a browser and navigate to the web interface of the router (check 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.

Withe the 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.

The 30-30-30 reset

If the above instructions don't work you can always try the 30-30-30 reset as follows:

When router is powered on, press the reset button and hold for 30 seconds. (Use a paper clip or something sharp)
While holding the reset button pressed, unplug the power of the router and hold the reset button for 30 seconds
While still holding the reset button down, turn on the power to the unit again and hold for another 30 seconds.

This process usually works for resetting any router to it's factory setting.

Note: It is worth reading more about how to reset routers with the 30 30 30 reset and what the risks and considerations are when resetting your router this way, instead of just rebooting it.

Default factory settings for TP-LINK RE200 v3.x

If you have performed a reset of your RE200 v3.x device or not changed the defaults, you should be able to access it with the following settings:

Default Network name (SSID): TP-Link_Extender
Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Note: If you are using the default settings you should change them to increase security and prevent unathorized access to your network.

RE200 v3.x Firmwares

Staying up to date with the latest firmware is a good idea to keep your router even more secure from various security flaws.
If you want to squeeze a little bit of extra functionality out of your router, consider flashing an open-source firmware like dd-wrt, openWRT or LEDE. Flashing a custom ROM can greatly increase the stability and functionality of your old router.
Following are the firmwares that we have identified existing for the TP-LINK RE200 v3.x:

TP-LINK stock firmware for the RE200 v3.x

Stock firmwares for the RE200 v3.x are available under the download section on the modem's support page. You can also refer to the router's manual for instructions on how to upgrade the firmware.