TP-Link TL-WA890EA User manual

TL-WA890EA
N600 Universal Dual Band WiFi
Entertainment Adapter with 4 Ports
REV.:1.0.0
1910010832

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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1）This device may not cause harmful interference.
2）This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only
Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
National Restrictions
This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following
the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria None General authorization required for outdoor use and
public service
France
Outdoor use limited to
10 mW e.i.r.p. within
the band 2454-2483.5
MHz
Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz
band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current
relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012
Italy None If used outside of own premises, general authorization is
required
Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service
supply(not for spectrum)
Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical area
within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Russian Federation None Only for indoor applications
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un
fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.

Industry Canada Statement
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the
requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Korea Warning Statements
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.
NCC Notice & BSMI Notice
注意！
依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、
加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即
停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射
頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
於
5.25GHz
至
5.35GHz
區域內操作之無線設備的警告聲明
工作頻率 5.250~5.350GHz 該頻段限於室內使用。
安全諮詢及注意事項
●請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。
●清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。
●注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。 
●插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。
●請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。
●請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。
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Safety Information
When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product;
when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the
product or the power adapter from the power source.
Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock
and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.
Avoid water and wet locations.
This product can be used in the following countries:
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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park,
Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: N600 Universal Dual Band WiFi Entertainment Adapter with 4 Ports
Model No.: TL-WA890EA
Trademark: TP-LINK
We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical
regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:
Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2004/108/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC,
Directives 2011/65/EU
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents
ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2:2011& ETSI EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1:2012
EN 55022:2010
EN 55024:2010
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009
EN 61000-3-3:2008
EN 60950-1:2006+A11
：
2009+A1:2010+A12:2011
EN 62311:2008
EN 301 893
EN 302 502
The product carries the CE Mark:
Person is responsible for marking this declaration:
Yang Hongliang
Product Manager of International Business
Date of Issue: 2013

CONTENTS
Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1 Introduction........................................................................................... 2
1.1 Product Overview.............................................................................................. 2
1.2 Main Features ................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Appearance....................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ........................................................................... 4
2.1 Before You Begin.............................................................................................. 4
2.2 Basic Requirements.......................................................................................... 4
2.3 Connecting the Device...................................................................................... 4
Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide....................................................................... 6
Chapter 4 Configure the Device............................................................................ 9
4.1 Status................................................................................................................ 9
4.2 Quick Setup .................................................................................................... 10
4.3 WPS................................................................................................................ 10
4.4Advanced ........................................................................................................ 12
4.4.1 LAN..................................................................................................................12
4.4.2 Wireless Settings.............................................................................................14
4.4.3 Wireless Advanced..........................................................................................14
4.4.4 DHCP Settings.................................................................................................15
4.4.5 Profile...............................................................................................................17
4.5 System Tools .................................................................................................. 19
4.5.1 Firmware Upgrade...........................................................................................19
4.5.2 Factory Defaults...............................................................................................20
4.5.3 Backup & Restore............................................................................................20
4.5.4 Reboot .............................................................................................................21
4.5.5 Password.........................................................................................................22
4.5.6 System Log......................................................................................................22
Appendix A: Factory Defaults ............................................................................... 24
Appendix B: Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 25
Appendix C: Specifications................................................................................... 26
Appendix D: Glossary............................................................................................ 27

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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
TL-WA890EA N600 Universal Dual Band WiFi Entertainment Adapter with 4 Ports
Ethernet Cable
USB Cable and Power Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
Resource CD for TL-WA890EA N600 Universal Dual Band WiFi Entertainment Adapter with 4
Ports, including only This User Guide.

Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items is damaged or
missing, please contact your distributor.
Conventions
The Entertainment Adapter, the Device or TL-WA890EA mentioned in this User guide stands for
TL-WA890EA N600 Universal Dual Band WiFi Entertainment Adapter with 4 Ports without any
explanations.
Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may differ
from the actual situation. You can set the parameters according to your demand.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
The N600 Universal Dual Band WiFi Entertainment Adapter with 4 Ports TL-WA890EA can bring
all of your home or office’s Internet-enabled devices into the world of wireless.
By connecting them to TL-WA890EA, the entertainment devices in your home that previously
required running Ethernet cables around furniture, through walls and doorways can now be
connected to your network wirelessly, without the risk of degrading performance. With N600 dual
band wireless speeds and four LAN ports, TL-WA890EA provides your devices with ample
bandwidth for smooth HD video and music streaming and online gaming. What’s more, the N600
Universal Dual Band WiFi Entertainment Adapter with 4 Ports TL-WA890EA is universally
compatible with all Internet-enabled devices, so if it has an Ethernet port, you can make it wireless
in a flash.
1.2 Main Features
Gives wired-only devices (such as Smart TVs, Games Consoles, Blu-ray players, etc.) access
to an existing Wi-Fi network
Dual band performance, 300Mbps wireless speed over 5GHz or 2.4GHz
Universally compatible - works with any device with an Ethernet port
Works seamlessly with all 802.11a/b/g/n devices
Easy wireless security encryption at a push of the WPS button
CD-less installation
1.3 Appearance
Figure 1-1

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Figure 1-2
Detail Explanation:
Item Status Indication
WPS/RESET
Button Press the button for 1 - 2 seconds to enable WPS function.
Press the button for 5 - 8 seconds to reset TL-WA890EA.
LED When the WPS LED keeps blinking, TL-WA890EA is connecting
to the root device; then the WPS LED will be solid for 5 minutes
and then turn off, after the connection succeeds.
LAN
Ports (1-4）To connect the client(s) to TL-WA890EA with Ethernet cable(s).
LEDs (1-4）
The LAN LED(s) will turn on when the corresponding port(s) is
connected to a client.
The LAN LED(s) will keep blinking when there is data transferring.
The LAN LED(s) will turn off when the corresponding port(s) is
disconnected.
USB Port To connect TL-WA890EA to the power adapter with an USB cable.
System LED
When the powered-on device isn’t connected or fails in connection,
the System LED will light orange.
When the device is connected successfully, the system LED will
light blue.
Table 1-1

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Before You Begin
A good knowledge of the LEDs and its indication will facilitate your quick installation of the
Entertainment Adapter.
Keep the Entertainment Adapter away from any devices that might cause wireless
interference, such as cordless phones, blue tooth devices, microwave ovens, etc.
Do not place the Entertainment Adapter too far away from the main router/AP, especially
when you are trying to connect them by pressing their WPS button.
2.2 Basic Requirements
Place your Entertainment Adapter in a well-ventilated place far from direct sunlight, any
heater or heating vent.
Leave at least 2 inches (5cm) space around the device for heat dissipation.
Turn off your Entertainment Adapter and unplug the power adapter in a lighting storm to avoid
damage.
Use Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, Netscape Navigator 6.0
or above.
Operating temperature of the Entertainment Adapter should be 0℃~40℃(32℉~104℉).
Operating humidity of the Entertainment Adapter should be 10%~90%RH (Non-condensing).
2.3 Connecting the Device
Figure 2-1 Typical connection of TL-WA890EA
Please follow the steps below to connect the devices:
1) Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of TL-WA890EA, and the other end to the
power adapter; then plug the power adapter to a standard wall socket.

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2) Connect your entertainment device(s) or other network-enabled device with Ethernet port
(such as Blu-ray™ players, gaming consoles, DVRs, smart TVs, etc.) to TL-WA890EA with
Ethernet cable(s).

Note:
Please ensure your device(s) connected to TL-WA890EA is configured to “Obtain an IP address
automatically”.

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Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide
This chapter will guide you to configure your PC to communicate with the Entertainment Adapter
and to configure and manage the TL-WA890EA N600 Universal Dual Band WiFi Entertainment
Adapter with 4 Ports easily with a Web-based utility.
With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WA890EA N600 Universal
Dual Band WiFi Entertainment Adapter with 4 Ports. The Web-based utility can be used on any
Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla
Firefox or Apple Safari.
1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the domain name
http://tplinkadapter.net in the address field of the browser.
Figure 3-1 Login to the Entertainment Adapter
After a moment, a login window will appear as shown in Figure 3-2. Enter admin for the User
Name and Password (both in lower case letters). Then click OK or press Enter.
Figure 3-2 Login Windows

Note:
If the above screen does not prompt, it means that your web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go
to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears,
cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.
2. After successful login, there will pop up the Quick Setup page. Click Next to get the quick
setup started.

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Figure 3-3 Quick Setup Start
3. Figure 3-4 will appear for you to choose the region. Then click Next to continue.
Figure 3-4 Quick Setup – Choose Region and Mode
4. The device will detect the existing network. Please wait for a while.
Figure 3-5 Quick Setup – Detect Existing Network
5. A list of available wireless network will appear. Check the box before the SSID of your desired
network, and then click Next.
Figure 3-6 Quick Setup – Available Wireless Networks

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6. Wireless Settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-7. Please enter the Wireless
Password of your selected target network and then click Next to continue.
Figure 3-7 Quick Setup – Wireless Settings
7. Double-check your wireless setting on the page as shown in Figure 3-8. If verified, click
Finish to complete the Quick Setup. If there is anything wrong, click Back to return the
previous pages and reconfigure it.
Figure 3-8 Quick Setup – Review Settings

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Chapter 4 Configure the Device
This Chapter describes how to configure your Entertainment Adapter via the web-based
management page. The TL-WA890EA N600 Universal Dual Band WiFi Entertainment Adapter
with 4 Ports is easy to configure and manage with the Web-based (Internet Explorer, Firefox,
Safari, Opera, Chrome, Netscape®or Navigator) management page, which can be launched on
any windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a web browser.
After a successful login, you can configure and manage the device. There are five main menus on
the leftmost column of the web-based management page: Status,Quick Setup,WPS, Advanced
and System Tools. Submenus will be available after clicking one of the main menus. On the right
of the web-based management page are the detailed explanations and instructions for the
corresponding page.
4.1 Status
Selecting Status will enable you to view the Entertainment Adapter’s current status and
configuration, all of which are read-only.
Figure 4-1 Status
Firmware Version - This field displays the current firmware version of the Entertainment
Adapter.
Hardware Version - This field displays the current hardware version of the Entertainment
Adapter.
Wireless - These are the current settings or information for Wireless. You can configure them
in the Advanced -> Wireless Settings page.
Connection Status - It shows whether your device has been connected to a wireless
network currently.

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Main Router/AP Wi-Fi Network Name - It shows the name of the wireless network your
device has connected to, also called SSID.
MAC Address of Main Router/AP - It shows the physical MAC address of the Main
Router/AP your device has connected to, also called BSSID.
Channel - The wireless channel in current use.
Signal - It shows the strength of the root wireless network signal that the device has
received.
Band - The wireless band that this device is working in.
MAC Address - The physical address of the device, as seen from the Advanced -> LAN
page.
Wired - As follows is the information of Wired LAN. You can configure them in the Advanced
-> LAN page.
MAC Address - The physical address of the device, as seen from the Advanced -> LAN
page.
IP Address - The LAN IP address of the device.
Subnet Mask - The subnet mask associated with LAN IP address.
System Up Time - The duration since the device was powered on or reset.
Click the Refresh button to get the latest status and settings of the device.
4.2 Quick Setup
Please refer to Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide.
4.3 WPS
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) can help you to quickly and securely connect to a network. This
section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by WPS function.
The WPS function can be configured on the page as shown in Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2 WPS
WPS Status - To enable or disable the WPS function here.
If the root device (a wireless router or an access point) supports WPS and is equipped with a WPS
button, the following 3 methods are all available. While if the root device supports WPS but doesn't
have a WPS button, only the 3rd one is available.
Method 1:
1) Push the WPS button on the root device.

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2) Within 2 minutes, push the WPS button on this device.
Method 2:
1) Push the WPS button on the root device.
2) Keep the WPS Status as Enabled, choose "Push the button on my access point or wireless
router" on the WPS page, and then click Connect.
Figure 4-3
Method 3:
1) Keep the WPS Status as Enabled, choose "Enter the PIN of this device to my access point or
wireless router" on the WPS page, and get the Current PIN code of this device in Figure 4-4

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(Each device has its unique PIN code, or you can generate a new one by clicking Gen New
PIN button. Here we take the default PIN code 12345670 of this device for example).
Figure 4-4
2) Enter the PIN to the main router/AP’s WPS page, and then click Connect on it.
Figure 4-5
3) Click Connect on the device’ WPS page (as shown in Figure 4-4).
4.4 Advanced
There are five submenus under the Advanced menu (shown as Figure 4-16): LAN, Wireless
Settings, Wireless Advanced, DHCP Settings and Profile.Clicking any of them will enable you
to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided
below.
Figure 4-6 The Advanced menu
4.4.1 LAN
Selecting Advanced > LAN will enable you to configure the IP parameters of Network on this
page.