TP-Link TL-WA860RE User manual

Immediately push the
button on your
TL-WA860RE.
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Plug your TL-WA860RE into a power outlet
near your Router/AP.
Generally, the ideal location for your extender is Halfway between your wireless
router and Wi-Fi enabled devices.
Keep the extender away from devices like cordless
phones, Bluetooth devices and Microwave Ovens to
minimize wireless interference.
If possible, try to place your extender in open corridors or
spacious locations rather than a crowded room.
far away
Once your TL-WA860RE is properly configured, you can move it to a more ideal location for optimal signal quality and coverage.
Once placed in another power outlet, the extender will reconnect to the main Router/AP automatically in about 30 seconds. * Keep these in mind:
Quick Setup using the WPS Button
TL-WA860RE
Applicable Model:
Method TWO: Setup using your Web Browser
WPS
Method ONE: Quick Setup using the WPS Button
Push the WPS button
on your Router/AP.
If the WPS connection fails, please go to Method TWO.
Method ONE
Quick
Installation
Guide
Use this if your Router or Access Point (AP) supports WPS
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A1: While the TL-WA860RE is plugged into a power outlet, press
the RESET button for 2 seconds. Wait 5 seconds until all the
LEDs flash once.
OR
A2: Log into the management page via your web browser, then
go to “System Tools -> Factory Defaults” and click “Restore”.
Wait 5 seconds until all of the TL-WA860RE’s LEDs flash once.
Q1. How to reset the TL-WA860RE?
A: First, make sure your computer is connected to the extender network and disconnected from any other network. Second, make
sure your computer is set to “
Obtain an IP address automatically ”.
The TL-WA860RE shares the same Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi
password with your main Router/AP.
Password (ABCDEF)
SSID (TP-LINK_XXX)
Password (ABCDEF)
SSID (TP-LINK_XXX)
Q2. I typed http://tplinkextender.net in the browser URL bar, but why can't I see the quick setup
page?
A: Please visit “www.tp-link.com ” , find “Support>Contact Technical Support>Hotline Support” for more information.
Q3. What’s the technical support hotline?
Power on
Relocate
Push the two WPS buttons
Enjoy!
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RESET
ON/OFF
For more information, please visit our website: http://www.tp-link.com
LED Explanation
Off: No device is connected to ETHERNET port.
Green: A device is connected to the ETHERNET
port.
Off: TL-WA860RE isn't connected to the router.
Flashing Green: TL-WA860RE is connecting to
the router.
Solid Green:TL-WA860RE is connected to the
router and is in a good location.
Flashing Orange: TL-WA860RE is connected
to the router but is too far away from the router.
Solid Orange: TL-WA860RE is connected to
the router but is too close to the router.
Off: TL-WA860RE is off.
Orange: TL-WA860RE is booting.
Green: TL-WA860RE is on.
If you push the ON/OFF button on the side panel, all LEDs will be off as TL-WA860RE
is powered off.
The ‘ ’ LED will go from
flashing green to solid green,
solid orange, or flashing orange
in 1 minute, showing that WPS
connection has succeeded.
If ‘ ’ LED turns off, it
means WPS connection fails.
Solid Green
Solid Orange
Flashing Orange
Ideal Location
Too Close to the Router
Too Far from the Router
Signal ( ) LED Location
Signal ( ) LED Status could help you
find a more ideal location.
RESET
ON/OFF
Wait until the ‘ ’
LED goes from orange to
solid green.

2. Click the refresh
icon and connect
to the TL-WA860RE
(the default wireless
network name is:
TP-LINK_Extender
_XXXXXX) and
continue to Step 3.
Enjoy!
Password (ABCDEF)
SSID (TP-LINK_XXX/
TP-LINK_XXX_EXT)
Flip this piece of paper.
Please refer to Step 3 of
Method ONE.
The Range Extender doesn't extend any WiFi network yet.
Please click Next to set up the Range Extender or click Exit to go to the Device Management Page.
Main Router/AP WiFi Network Name(SSID):
Connection Status: Disconnected
Exit
Next
Choose Region Wireless Settings Review SettingsStart
Back
Signal MAC Channel Security
00-0A-EB-74-06-06 1 WPA-PSK
0C-72-2C-B3-A5-2C 1 WPA-PSK
Available Wireless Networks:24
Choose SSID
TP-LINK_XXX
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Rescan
Next
Relocate
http://tplinkextender.net
admin
admin
OK
Cancel
Choose TL-WA860RE ’s Wi-Fi network name
(TP-LINK_XXX or TP-LINK_XXX_EXT). The
TL-WA860RE shares the same Wi-Fi password
with your main Router/AP.
a. After logging in, you will see the Quick Setup page.
Type “http://tplinkextender.net” in your Web browser and press Enter. Log in to the management page using user name “admin” and password “admin”.
Below are the major steps of the setup process.
b. Select your Router/AP’s Wi-Fi network, for example, TP-LINK_XXX.
c. Fill in the Wi-Fi Password of your main Router/AP. The TL-WA860RE’s
Wi-Fi network name (SSID) can be copied from your main Router/AP name
(TP-LINK_XXX) OR BE CUSTOMIZED A NEW ONE (TP-LINK_XXX_EXT).
d. After completing the configuration, please check the ‘ ’ LED lights. It should
be solid green, solid orange or flashing orange.
3
4
Connecting via Wireless
Connection are available
Not connected
Wireless Network Connetion
Connect automatically Connect
TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX
1. Disconnect your
Ethernet Connection.
Click the Wireless
Network Connection
icon on your desktop.
or
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Connecting via Ethernet Cable
1. Disconnect your computer from all wireless networks.
2. Connect the TL-WA860RE to your computer via an
Ethernet cable. Then continue to Step 3.
Entertainment Adapter
Wireless
Connection
Connection
Ethernet
Smart TV
Game Console
Desktop
Laptop
Smartphone
Tablet
Choose Region Wireless Settings Review SettingsStart
Back
TP-LINK_XXX
00-0A-EB-74-06-06
Most Secure(WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK)
123456789
Copy from Main Router/AP TP-LINK_XXX
Customize
Main Router/AP WiFi Network Name(SSID):
Main Router/AP MAC Address(BSSID):
WiFi Security Option:
Fill in the WiFi Password of your Main Router/AP:
Range Extender WiFi Network Name(SSID):
Next
TP-LINK_XXX_EXT
√
Choose Region Wireless Settings Review SettingsStart
The Range Extender is applying the wireless settings.
Please wait about one minute...
100%
Choose Region Wireless Settings Review SettingsStart
Setup using your Web Browser
Method TWO
It may take 5 seconds or more for the login page to pop up.
If it does not pop up, refresh the browser, otherwise, please refer to the FAQ > Q2.
1
Plug your TL-WA860RE into a power
outlet near your Router/AP.
Configuration via your Web Browser
Connect your computer to the TL-WA860REPower on
√
2
1
Password (ABCDEF)
SSID (TP-LINK_XXX)
The TL-WA860RE's single Ethernet port allows the Range Extender to function as a wireless
adapter connecting a wired device like Blu-ray players, game consoles, DVRs and smart TVs.
At the same time, the device can share the wireless network. Please follow Method ONE or
Method TWO to set up the TL-WA860RE first and then refer to the connection diagram to
connect to one Ethernet-enabled device.
Wait until the ‘ ’
LED goes from orange to
solid green.