TP-Link TL-WA830RE User manual

19100112
RE
1910011460
REV3.0.0
User Guide
300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender
TL-WA830RE

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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.
RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of

exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health
protection.
The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm
form your body.
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
Belarus Not
implemented
Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the
geographical area within a radius of 20
km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund on
Svalbard
Italy Implemented The public use is subject to general
authorisation by the respective service
provider
Russian
Federation
Limited
implementation
1. SRD with FHSS modulation
1.1. Maximum 2.5 mW e.i.r.p.
1.2. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. Permitted
for use SRD for outdoor applications
without restriction on installation height
only for purposes of gathering telemetry
information for automated monitoring and
resources accounting systems. Permitted
to use SRD for other purposes for
outdoor applications only when the
installation height is not exceeding 10 m
above the ground surface.
1.3.Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. Indoor
applications
2. SRD with DSSS and other than
FHSS wideband modulation
2.1. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 2
mW/MHz. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p.
2.2. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 20
mW/MHz. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. It is
permitted to use SRD for outdoor
applications only for purposes of
gathering telemetry information for
automated monitoring and resources
accounting systems or security systems.
2.3. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 10
mW/MHz. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p.
Indoor applications
Ukraine Limited
implementation
e.i.r.p. ≤100 mW with built-in antenna
with amplification factor up to 6 dBi
ATTENTION: Due to EU law, the country settings must be identical to the
country where the device is operating (important due to non-harmonised
frequencies in the EU).
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs.

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.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux
deux conditions suivantes :
1) l'appareil nedoit pas produire de brouillage, et
2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC
établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être
installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de
rayonnement et votre corps.
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。
減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。
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.
●Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
●The plug considered as disconnect device of adapter.
●Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer
and in the original packing of this product.
This product can be used in the following countries:
AT
BG
BY
CA
CZ
DE
DK
EE
ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT
LT
LV
MT
NL
NO
PL
PT
RO
RU
SE
SG
SK
TR
UA
US

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender
Model No.: TL-WA830RE
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
EN 300 328 V1.8.1
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2:2011 & EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1:2012
EN 55022:2010+AC:2011
EN 55024:2010
EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 +A2: 2013
EN 50385: 2002
The product carries the CE Mark:
Person responsible for marking this declaration:
Yang Hongliang
Product Manager of International Business
Date of issue: 2015-09-30
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

Introduction........................................................................1
Product Overview..................................................................... 1
What can your extender do .................................................. 1
Support for the 802.11n wireless technology....................... 1
Main Features....................................................................... 2
Appearance.............................................................................. 2
Connect the Extender to the Internet.................................4
Before You Begin..................................................................... 4
Basic Requirements................................................................. 5
Quick Setup.............................................................................. 5
Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) .................................... 5
Using your Web Browser...................................................... 6
View the Information of the Extender ..............................11
View the Extender’s Current Status....................................... 11
View the Information about the Host Network, the Extender and
the Clients .............................................................................. 12
Manage the Extended Network and Security Settings ....13
Extend another Network ........................................................ 13
Extender Settings................................................................... 15
Manage the Extender’s Wi-Fi Security Settings .................... 16
Change your Admin Account ............................................. 16
Control the Wireless Devices Access to the Extender....... 16
Change the Extender’s IP Address ........................................19
DHCP Server ..........................................................................19
Settings ...............................................................................19
View the DHCP Client List ..................................................20
More Functions............................................................... 22
Entertainment Adapter............................................................22
Access Point Mode.................................................................22
Manage the Extender ..................................................... 24
LED Control ............................................................................24
Firmware Upgrade..................................................................25
Backup & Restore...................................................................25
Factory Defaults......................................................................26
System Log .............................................................................26
Reboot ....................................................................................27
Logout .....................................................................................27
Appendix Appendix Appendix AppendixAppendix .......... 28
Factory Defaults......................................................................28
Troubleshooting ......................................................................29
Specifications..........................................................................30
Glossary..................................................................................30
Contents

Introduction
This chapter covers the following topics:

Product Overview

Appearance
Product Overview
What can your extender do
The TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender is dedicated to Small
Office/Home Office (SOHO) wireless network solutions. It will enlarge your
existing wireless network and mobility within your wireless network while also
allowing you to connect a wired device to a wireless environment. Increased
mobility and the absence of cabling will be beneficial for your network.
The extender provides two options to finish the quick setup.
Option One: an easy wireless connection to the host network (equipped with
WPS/QSS button) by Using WPS on the back panel.
Option Two: Using your Web Browser for installation and management.
Even though you may not be familiar with the extender, you can easily configure
it with the help of this guide. Before installing the extender, please look through
this guide to get the full information of the TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range
Extender.
Support for the 802.11n wireless technology
With using IEEE 802.11n wireless technology, this device can transmit wireless
data at the rate of up to 300Mbps. With multiple protection measures, including
wireless LAN 64/128-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi protected Access (WPA2-PSK,
WPA-PSK), the TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender delivers
complete data privacy.
1
Introduction 1

Main Features
Working seamlessly with all 802.11b/g/n devices
Provides multiple encryption security Types including: 64/128-bit WEP and
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Supports Built-in DHCP server
Supports Firmware Upgrade
Supports Web-based Management
Appearance
Introduction 2