TP-Link TL-WA854RE User manual

TL-WA854RE
300Mbps Universal WiFi Range Extender
REV.:1.0.0
1910010961

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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.
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。
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。
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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:
AT
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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: 300Mbps Universal WiFi Range Extender
Model No.: TL-WA854RE
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
The product carries the CE Mark:
Person responsible for making 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.......................................................................................... 5
2.3 Connecting the Device...................................................................................... 5
Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide....................................................................... 6
Chapter 4 Configure the Device.......................................................................... 10
4.1 Status.............................................................................................................. 10
4.2 Quick Setup .................................................................................................... 12
4.3 Profile.............................................................................................................. 12
4.4 Network........................................................................................................... 13
4.5 Wireless .......................................................................................................... 15
4.5.1 Wireless Settings............................................................................................. 15
4.5.2 Wireless Security ............................................................................................. 16
4.5.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ....................................................................................18
4.5.4 Wireless Advanced.......................................................................................... 20
4.5.5 Wireless Statistics............................................................................................ 21
4.5.6 Throughput Monitor ......................................................................................... 22
4.6DHCP.............................................................................................................. 23
4.6.1 DHCP Settings................................................................................................. 23
4.6.2 DHCP Client List.............................................................................................. 24
4.7 System Tools .................................................................................................. 25
4.7.1 Firmware Upgrade........................................................................................... 25
4.7.2 Factory Defaults............................................................................................... 26
4.7.3 Backup & Restore............................................................................................ 27
4.7.4 Reboot .............................................................................................................27
4.7.5 Password .........................................................................................................28
4.7.6 System Log......................................................................................................28
Appendix A: Factory Defaults ............................................................................... 30
Appendix B: Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 31
Appendix C: Specifications................................................................................... 33
Appendix D: Glossary............................................................................................ 34

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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
TL-WA854RE 300Mbps Universal WiFi Range Extender
Quick Installation Guide
Resource CD for TL-WA854RE 300Mbps Universal WiFi Range Extender, including:
This User Guide
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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 Range Extender, the Device or TL-WA854RE mentioned in this User guide stands for
TL-WA854RE 300Mbps Universal WiFi Range Extender 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.
The power plug may differ from the picture illustrated in this UG due to different regional power
specifications. As follows we just take that of EU version for example.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
The TL-WA854RE 300Mbps Universal WiFi 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.
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 64/128/152-bit WEP
encryption, Wi-Fi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), the TL-WA854RE 300Mbps
Universal WiFi Range Extender delivers complete data privacy.
It supports an easy wireless connection to the root AP (equipped with WPS/QSS button) by
pressing the RE button on the front panel. It also supports an easy, web-based setup for
installation and management. Even though you may not be familiar with the Range Extender, you
can easily configure it with the help of this Guide. Before installing the Range Extender, please
look through this Guide to get the full information of the TL-WA854RE 300Mbps Universal WiFi
Range Extender.
1.2 Main Features
Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology
Provides multiple encryption security Types including: 64/128/152-bit WEP and
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Supports Built-in DHCP server
Supports one operating modes: Range Extender
Supports Firmware Upgrade
Supports Web management
1.3 Appearance
Figure 1-1

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LED Explanation:
Name Status Indication
RE
On
The Range Extender is connected the router successfully.
Flashing The Range Extender is connecting the router.
Off
The Range Extender is not connected any router yet.
Wireless
Off The Wireless function is disabled.
Flashing The Wireless function is enabled.
Power
Off No Power.
On
Power on.
Signal
Strength
Off No signal at present.
Solid
(1~5)
Signal is transferring. And it also shows the current signal strength
the range extender received from the root
AP after successful
connection.
Table 1-1
(RANGE EXTENDER/WPS):If your Wireless router or AP supports WPS or QSS
function, you can press the WPS or QSS button and then press the RANGE EXTENDER
button to establish a secure connection between the Wireless router (or AP) and the Range
Extender TL-WA854RE.
RESET: This button is used to restore the Range Extender’s factory default settings.
There are two ways to reset the Range Extender’s factory defaults:
Method One: With the Range Extender powered on, use a pin to press and hold the RESET
button (about 8 seconds) until the System LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. And
then release the button and wait the Range Extender to reboot to its factory default settings.
Method Two: Restore the default settings from “System Tools > Factory Defaults” of the
Range Extender's Web-based management page.

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Before You Begin
Please read this User Guide carefully before installing and using the equipment. The operating
distance range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical
position of the wireless devices. Factors that can weaken signals by getting in the way of your
network’s radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. Typical ranges vary based
on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or office.
In order to optimize the performance of TL-WA854RE, please follow the instructions below to
achieve an ideal location (please make sure it is always within the wireless coverage of the
wireless router).
1) Half-way Between - Generally, the ideal location for TL-WA854RE is half-way between the
Wireless router and Wireless Client. If the wireless signal is not satisfactory, you may place
TL-WA854RE somewhat nearer to the Wireless router.
2) No Obstacles and Spacious - Clear obstacles in the way between TL-WA854RE and
Wireless router. It’s better to locate it in a spacious place, such as near the corridors.
3) No Interference - Keep TL-WA854RE far away from wireless interference, which may come
from electrical appliances that works in the same frequency band as TL-WA854RE, such as
Blue tooth devices, cordless phones, microwave ovens, etc.
4) 3 Signal Lights - You can also find an ideal location via the signal lights on the front panel of
TL-WA854RE. These lights show the strength of signal your range extender receives from
the root AP. It's recommended that you choose a location where at least 3 signal lights light
blue, in order to guarantee a good performance.
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Note:
TP-LINK recommends that you connect to the Range Extender when your home network
connection is poor, or when you want a larger wireless coverage to eliminate “dead zones”. As in
compliance with the wireless transmission protocol, all the Range Extender devices are set to
work in half-duplex instead of full-duplex mode. In other words, the Range Extender has to
process one-way communication between your root Wireless router (or AP) and the terminal
clients; so the transmission time will be double-increased, while the speed will be decreased.

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2.2 Basic Requirements
Place your Range Extender 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 Range Extender 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 Range Extender should be 0℃~40℃(32℉~104℉).
Operating humidity of the Range Extender should be 10%~90%RH (Non-condensing).
2.3 Connecting the Device
Figure 2-1 Typical connection of TL-WA854RE
To establish a typical connection of the Range Extender, please take the following steps:
1. Connect the Cable/DSL modem to a Wireless router with an Ethernet cable.
2. Plug your TL-WA854RE directly to a standard electrical wall socket, which is next to the
Wireless router.
3. Connect your Wireless Clients (such as notebook, pad, smart phone, etc.) to TL-WA854RE
wirelessly.
4. Log in the web-based management page of TL-WA854RE and complete the configurations.
(Please refer to Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide or Chapter 4 Configure the Device for the
configurations, as you need.) Through the web page configuration you can successfully
connect TL-WA854RE to the wireless router.
5. Adjust an ideal location for TL-WA854RE. (Please refer to Section 2.1 Before You Begin for
detailed information about ideal location.)

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Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide
This chapter will guide you to configure your PC to communicate with the Range Extender and to
configure and manage the TL-WA854RE 300Mbps Universal WiFi Range Extender easily with a
Web-based utility.
With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WA854RE 300Mbps Universal
WiFi Range Extender. 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://tplinkextender.net in the address field of the browser.
Figure 3-1 Login to the Range Extender
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.

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2. After successful login, there will pop up the Quick Setup Start page. Click Next to get the
quick setup started.
Figure 3-3 Quick Setup Start
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Note:
If you are not to go through the Quick Setup right away, you can click Exit and enter the main
menu of the device.
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

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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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Note:
If you could not find your wireless network name (SSID) in the list, you can click Rescan to
redetect it or tick the checkbox before "Set SSID and MAC Manually" to manually configure
the wireless settings.
6. Wireless Settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-7. Enter the WiFi Password of your
main router/AP, name your range extender WiFi network or keep it default, and then click
Next to continue.
Figure 3-7 Quick Setup – Wireless Settings

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7. Double-check your wireless setting and network setting, when Figure 3-8 appears. 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

Note:
It’s recommended to click the Export Settings button to save these settings as a txt file for
your future reference.
8. When the Range Extender is applying the wireless settings (as shown in Figure 3-9), please
wait for a while patiently until Figure 3-10 appears. Then you have successfully extended the
root device’s wireless signal.
Figure 3-9 Quick Setup – Applying
Figure 3-10 Quick Setup – Completed

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Chapter 4 Configure the Device
This Chapter describes how to configure your Range Extender via the web-based management
page. The TL-WA854RE 300Mbps Universal WiFi Range Extender is easy to configure and
manage with the Web-based (Internet Explorer, Netscape®Navigator, Firefox, Safari, Opera or
Chrome) 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 eight main menus
on the leftmost column of the web-based management page: Status,Quick Setup,Profile,
Network,Wireless,DHCP 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 Range Extender’s current status and configuration, all
of which are read-only.
Figure 4-1 Status

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Firmware Version - This field displays the current firmware version of the Range Extender.
Hardware Version - This field displays the current hardware version of the Range Extender.
Connection Status to Existing Network - This part shows you the current information of the
root wireless network which the device is connecting to.
Main Router/AP WiFi Network Name (SSID) - It shows the name of the wireless
network which your device is connecting to.
Signal - It shows the root wireless network's signal strength that the device has received.
Connection Status - It shows whether your device has been connected to a wireless
network currently. "Connected" means the range extender have connected to a wireless
network, while if it shows "disconnected", you can click "connect" to connect.
Network- The following is the information of Wired LAN. You can configure them in the
Network page.
Range Extender MAC Address - The physical address of the system, as seen from the
Network -> LAN page.
Range Extender IP Address - The IP address of the wired LAN.
Subnet Mask - The subnet mask associated with IP address.
Wireless - These are the current wireless settings or information of the device. You can
configure them in the Wireless -> Wireless Settings page.
Operation Mode - Indicates the mode which the device is working on. "Disable" means
the wireless radio has been turned off.You can configure it in the Wireless -> Wireless
Settings page.
Range Extender WiFi Network Name (SSID) - The Device's wireless network name
(also called SSID) which your PC or other device can be connected to.
Channel - The current wireless channel in use.
Mode - The current wireless mode which the AP works on.
Channel Width - The bandwidth of the wireless channel.
Wireless Rate - It shows the current wireless rate between the range extender and your
PC or other devices which are connected to the it.
Traffic Statistics - The system traffic statistics.
Sent (Bytes) - Traffic that counted in bytes has been sent out from wireless.
Sent (Packets) - Traffic that counted in packets has been sent out from wireless.
Received (Bytes) - Traffic that counted in bytes has been received from wireless.
Received (Packets) - Traffic that counted in packets has been received from wireless.
System Up Time - The length of the time since the device was last powered on or reset.
Click the Refresh button to get the latest status and settings of the device.

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4.2 Quick Setup
Please refer to Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide.
4.3 Profile
Profile function can help you remember previously connected wireless networks.
You can Edit, Delete or Add profiles in this page (as shown in Figure 4-2) for your convenient
reconnection later on.
Figure 4-2 Profile
Choose - You can choose any one wireless network you want to connect to.
Profile Name - The name you give to your wireless networks. By default, it's the same as root
SSID, but you can change it to any other names that you can easily remember and
distinguish.
Root SSID - the SSID (wireless network name) of your root device, a wireless router or AP.
MAC - The physical address of your root AP, also called BSSID.
Security Type - the security type of your root device.
Modify - You can Edit or Delete the profiles.
Click Connect to connect the range extender to the wireless network that you have chosen in the
profile list. Click Add to add a new profile to the list. Click Delete All to delete all the information in
the profile list.
To add a profile:
1. Click Add in the Profile list page as shown in Figure 4-2.
2. Configure the required parameters (as shown in Figure 4-3), including name your profile, enter
the SSID of your root device (a wireless router or AP) and its MAC address, select the security
type of your root device and also enter the wireless password. Then click to Save your profile.
Figure 4-3 Add or Modify the Profile

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Profile Name - The name you give to your wireless networks. By default, it's the same as
root SSID, but you can change it to any other names that you can easily remember and
distinguish.
Root SSID - The wireless network name of your root AP this profile will connect to.
MAC of Root Device - The MAC of your root device this profile will connect to.
Wireless Security - The security type of your root wireless networks this profile will refer
to. Please make sure it's the same as the root AP's.
Wireless Password - The wireless password of your root AP. Please make sure it's the
same as your root AP.
Click Save to save this profile in the profile list and go back to the Profile List page.
Click Back to go back to the Profile List page, without saving any configuration on this page.
3. After you’ve set and saved the profile, it will return to the profile list page and display as in
Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-4 Add or Modify the Profile
Click Edit to further edit the profile(s), or Delete to delete the profile(s).
Click Connect to connect the range extender to the wireless network that you have chosen in
the profile list.
Click Add to add a new profile to the list.
Click Delete All to delete all the information in the profile list.
4.4 Network
The Network option allows you to customize your local network manually by changing the default
settings of the Range Extender.
Figure 4-5 Network Menu
Selecting Network > LAN will enable you to configure the IP parameters of Network on this page.