TP-Link TL-WA855RE User manual

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Quick
Installation
Guide

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1Power on
Plug the extender into an electrical outlet near your
router and press the power button if it has one.
2Connect your computer to the extender
via Wireless
Disconnect your Ethernet connection from your
computer and connect to the extender’s network (e.g.
TP-Link_Extender or TP-Link_Extender_XXX).
via Ethernet Cable (If the extender has an Ethernet port)
Disable the Wi-Fi on your computer. Connect your
computer to th e extender via an Ethernet cable.
3Configure
1 Launch a web browser and enter
http://tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254 in
the address field. Create a password for future login
attempts, and click Start.
2 Follow the instructions on the web page to complete
the initial configuration.

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4Relocate
To achieve better signal quality, plug in the extender
halfway between your router and the
Wi-Fi dead zone.
Router Extender Clients
Host Network Extended Network
Enjoy!
Connect your device to the extender using the
extended SSID and Wi-Fi password that you've set
during the configuration. The default Wi-Fi password is
the same as your host network.
Entertainment Adapter
If your extender has an Ethernet port, it can be used as a wireless
adapter to connect any Ethernet-only device such as a Blu-ray player,
game console, DVR, or smart TV to your Wi-Fi network.
First, connect the extender to your router, then connect your Ethernet-
only device to the extender via an Ethernet cable.

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Ethernet Connection
Game Console Desktop RouterSmart TV
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1 Why can't I see the login page after entering
http://tplinkrepeater.net in the browser?
A1: Make sure your computer is connected to the extender either via
the extended SSID or via an Ethernet cable (if the extender has
an Ethernet port).
A2: Make sure your computer is set to obtain an IP address
automatically.
A3: Use the IP address to access the extender. The default IP is
192.168.0.254. If the extender is connected to the router,
you should go to your router’s DHCP client list to obtain the
extender’s current IP address.
A4: Reset the extender and connect to its wireless network, enter
http://tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254 in a web
browser and press Enter.
Q2 How do I reset the extender?
A: With the extender powered on, press the RESET button until the
LEDs turn on momentarily, then release the button.