TP-Link TL-WA850RE User manual

Press the button.
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Plug in next to your Router.
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The ideal location for your extender is halfway between your
wireless router and wireless devices.
Make sure your extender is in a location where a
minimum of 3 signal strength LEDs are lit.
Keep the extender away from devices like cordless
phones, Bluetooth devices and microwave ovens to
minimize wireless interference.
If possible, try to place your extender in open corridors
or spacious locations rather than a crowded room.
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After the extender is relocated to a new place, the extender will reconnect to your router automatically in about one minute.
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Quick Setup using the WPS Button
TL-WA850RE
Applicable Models:
Option TWO: Setup using your Web Browser
WPS
Option ONE: Quick Setup using the WPS Button
Press the WPS button.
If the RE LED does not go from blinking to solid ‘on’, please use Option TWO.
Wait until the
Wireless LED
starts blinking.
Wireless
RE
Wireless
Power
Ethernet
Bad
Good
Best
Option ONE
Quick
Installation
Guide
Your router must support WPS
The RE LED
should go from
blinking to solid ‘on’.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The Range Extender shares your router’s Wireless Network Name (SSID)
and Wireless Password.
Password (ABCDEF)
SSID (TP-LINK_XXX)
Password (ABCDEF)
SSID (TP-LINK_XXX)
Power on
Relocate
Connect
Enjoy!
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Wireless
Power
Ethernet
Blinking: The wireless function is
working properly.
On: The Range Extender is on.
On: The Ethernet port is
connected.
Blinking: The Ethernet port is
transmitting data.
Off: The Ethernet port is not
connected.
RE
On: The Range Extender is
connected to your router.
Blinking: The Range Extender
is establishing a connection
with your router.
Off: The Range Extender is not
connected to your router.
On: The number of lit LEDs
indicates the strength of wireless
signal.
Blinking: A connection to your
router has been established, but
no Internet access yet.
Off: The Range Extender is not
connected to your router.
(Signal Strength)
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RE
A: Please use Option TWO to set up the Range Extender.
A: You may have typed in the wrong wireless password for your router. Please reset the Range
Extender, double check your router’s wireless password and set up the Range Extenger again.
Q1. What should I do if my router doesn’t have a WPS button?
Q2. Why doesn’t the RE LED light up after I finish Option TWO?
A: First, make sure your computer is connected to the extender network and disconnected from any
other network. Second, make sure your computer is set to
Obtain an IP address automatically
.
Q3. Why can't I see the login page after entering http://tplinkextender.net in the browser?
A: While the Range Extender is plugged in, use a pin to press the RESET button
for 2 seconds (refer to the diagram). Wait 5 seconds until all the LEDs flash once.
Q4. How do I reset the Range Extender?
RESET
RESET
ETHERNET

Enjoy!
Password (ABCDEF)
SSID (TP-LINK_XXX or
TP-LINK_XXX_EXT)
Please refer to Step 3 of
Option ONE.
Relocate
The Range Extender shares your router’s wireless
password, but may have a different wireless
network name.
Below are the major steps of the setup process.
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Enter your router’s WiFi password for connecting to the
router. For Range Extender’s wireless network name (SSID),
you can either copy it from the router or create a new one.
Choose Region Wireless Settings Review SettingsStart
Back
TP-LINK_XXX
00-0A-EB-74-06-06
Most Secure(WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK)
123456789
Copy from Main Router/AP TP-LINK_XXX
Customize
Main Router/AP WiFi Network Name(SSID):
Main Router/AP MAC Address(BSSID):
WiFi Security Option:
Fill in the WiFi Password of your Main Router/AP:
Range Extender WiFi Network Name(SSID):
Next
TP-LINK_XXX_EXT
Click Next on the Quick Setup Wizard, and then select
your region.
The Range Extender doesn't extend any WiFi network yet.
Please click Next to set up the Range Extender or click Exit to go to the Device Management Page.
Main Router/AP WiFi Network Name(SSID):
Connection Status: Disconnected
Exit
Next
Choose Region Wireless Settings Review SettingsStart
Setup using your Web Browser
Option TWO
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Plug in next to your Router.
Configure
LoginPower on
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2
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Password (ABCDEF)
SSID (TP-LINK_XXX)
The Range Extender can be used as a wireless adapter to connect to an Ethernet device, like
a Blu-ray player, a game console, a DVR, or a smart TV to a wireless network. Please follow
Option ONE or Option TWO to set up the Range Extender first and then connect an Ethernet
device wirelessly according to the diagram on the right.
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Select your router’s wireless network name (SSID), and click
Next. If your router’s SSID is hidden, you can enter the SSID
and the MAC using the Set SSID and MAC Manually option.
Choose Region Wireless Settings Review SettingsStart
Back
Signal MAC Channel Security
00-0A-EB-74-06-06 1 WPA-PSK
0C-72-2C-B3-A5-2C 1 WPA-PSK
Available Wireless Networks:24
Choose SSID
TP-LINK_XXX
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Rescan Next
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Set SSID and MAC Manually
Review the settings, especially the WiFi password. Click
Finish if the settings are correct.
Choose Region Wireless Settings Review SettingsStart
BackExport Settings Finish
Wireless Setting
Operation Mode:
Main Router/AP WiFi Network Name(SSID):
Main Router MAC Address:
Range Extender WiFi Network Name(SSID)::
WiFi Security Option:
WiFi Password:
Range Extender Mode 1
TP-LINK_XXX
00-0A-EB-74-06-06
TP-LINK_XXX
Most Secure (WPA/WPA2-PSK)
123456789
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Wait until the
Wireless LED
starts blinking.
Wireless
The RE LED
should go from
blinking to solid ‘on’.
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RE
http://tplinkextender.net
admin
admin
Username:
Password:
OK
Cancel
Connection are available
Not connected
Wireless Network Connetion
Connect automatically Connect
TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX
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Go to the extender’s web management page:
http://tplinkextender.net
and enter admin for
both
User Name and Password.
Disconnect your Ethernet Connection. Click the
Wireless Network Connection icon on your
desktop. Find the Range Extender’s default wireless
network
name (TP-LINK_Extender_xxxxxx) in your
computer’s
wireless network list and click Connect .
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