TP-Link TL-WA850RE User manual

Press the button.
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Plug in next to your router.
≥3LEDs lit on
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4
5
LED Explanation
Press the WPS button
on your router.
Wait until the
Wireless LED changes
to solid ‘on’.
Wireless
RE
Wireless
Power
Ethernet
Slow/Unstable
Good
Best
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The extended network shares the same network name and
password as your host network.
Power on
Relocate
Connect
Enjoy!
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Wireless
On/Off: The extender’s wireless
function is on or off.
Power
On/Off: The extender is powered
on or off.
Ethernet
On/Off: The Ethernet port is
connected or not connected.
The RE LED should
change from blinking to
solid ‘on’, indicating
successful connection.
If not, please use
Option TWO.
RE
A: Please use Option TWO to set up the extender.
Q1. What should I do if my router doesn’t have a WPS button?
Q2. What should I do if I cannot access the extender's web interface?
Q4. How do I reset the extender?
Indicates the Wi-Fi connection
between the extender and the
router. More lit LEDs indicate a
better signal strength.
(Signal Strength)
Wait until the (Signal Strength) LEDs are lit.
Make sure the extender is in a location with 3 or
more LEDs lit.
If not, relocate it closer to the router to achieve
a good (or better) signal quality.
Plug in the extender halfway between your router
and the Wi-Fi dead zone.
RE
On: The extender is connected to
the router.
Blinking: WPS connection is in
process.
Off: The extender is not
connected to the router.
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Host Network Extended Network
Power
Quick Setup using the WPS Button
Your router should support WPS. Otherwise, please use Option TWO.
Option ONE
TL-WA850RE
Applicable Model:
Quick
Installation Guide
Password (12345678)
SSID (Host Network Name)
Password (12345678)
SSID (Host Network Name)
A1: You may have entered the incorrect Wi-Fi password of your host network during the configuration. Log into the
extender's web-based interface http://tplinkrepeater.net to check the password and try again.
A2: Reset the extender and go through the configuration again.
A1: Make sure your computer is connected to the extended network.
A2: Make sure your computer is set to obtain an IP address automatically. A: With the extender powered on, use a pin to press the RESET button and all the LEDs should turn on
momentarily, then release the button.
Q3. Why does the RE LED not change to solid state after I completed Option TWO?
For more information about using WPS on your router, please refer to the router manufacturer's user guide.

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Plug in next to your router.
Configure
Power on
Enjoy!
Relocate
The extended network shares the same Wi-Fi password as your host network, but may have different
wireless network name if you customize the name during the configuration.
Wait until the
Wireless LED changes
to solid ‘on’.
Wireless
4Select your router's 2.4GHz host network
and enter the password, then click Next.
Launch a web browser and type
http://tplinkrepeater.net into the URL field and
use admin (all lowercase) for both Username
and Password to log in.
If the login window does not pop up,
please refer to the FAQ > Q2.
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Select your region, then click Next.
Verify your wireless settings and click Finish.
Then check the LED.
2Create a new username and password to
log in the web management page, then click
Confirm.
Either copy the host's SSID or customize it for
2.4GHz extended network, then click Next.
via Wireless
Disconnect your Ethernet (wired) connection
to your computer. Click the Wi-Fi icon on the
taskbar and connect to the extender’s
network (e.g. TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX).
via Ethernet Cable
Disable the Wi-Fi on your computer. Connect the
TL-WA850RE to your computer via an Ethernet
cable.
Connect to the extender
Power
Quick Setup using Web Browser
Option TWO
Tether app provides a simple, intuitive way to access, manage your extender using your iOS or
Android devices.
1. Scan the QR code to download the app from the App Store or Play Store.
2. Ensure your smart device is wirelessly connected to the extender.
3. Launch the app and start managing your extended network.
Block network access
from specific devices
Turn off the LED
at the specific time
Change the basic
extended network settings
Do initial configuration
of your extender
The extender 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 using Option ONE or Option TWO, then connect
the extender to your Ethernet-only device via an Ethernet cable.
Entertainment Adapter TP-LINK Tether App
Smart TV Game Console
Ethernet Connection
Desktop
Router
Flip this piece of paper, and refer to
Step 3 of Option ONE.
2.4GHz Host Network
Please select your country/region.
Region
Region:
Wireless Settings
Summary
Exit Next
The RE LED should
turn solid ‘on’,
indicating successful
connection.
If not, please refer to
FAQ -> Q3.
Tether
How to
begin?
Create a new username and password.
New Username:
New Password:
Confirm Password:
Low Middle High
Confirm
Username
or
Connection are available
Not connected
Wireless Network Connection
Connect automatically Connect
TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX
√
2.4GHz Host Network
Host 2.4GHz password:
Please select 2.4GHz host network.
Region Wireless Settings
Summary
Other...Back Rescan
Next
ID
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SSID
Your network name
TP-LINK_1
MAC Address
00:0A:EB:13:09:19
C0:4A:00:D1:0F:22
Signal Security
12345678
2.4GHz Host Network
Your network name
Region
Extended 2.4GHz SSID:
Hide SSID broadcast
Note: The extended 2.4GHz password is the same as your Host password.
Wireless Settings
Summary
Back Next
Copy Host SSID
http://tplinkrepeater.net
admin
Login
admin