TP-Link TL-WA855RE Quick Installation Manual

Quick
Installation Guide
Applicable Model:
TL-WA855RE
Quick Setup using the WPS Button
Option ONE
Your router should support WPS. Otherwise, please use Option TWO.
Power on
Plug in next to your router.
Wait about 30 seconds
until the LED changes
to solid red.
Relocate
1
Plug in the extender halfway between your router and
the Wi-Fi dead zone.
2
Wait about 1 minute until the LED is lit with a solid
green. If not, relocate it closer to the router to
achieve a good (or better) signal quality.
Enjoy!
The extended network shares the same network name and
password as your host network.
LED Explanation
Status Color Indication
The extender is connected to the router,
Green
and is in a good location.
The extender is connected to the router,
Orange
(On)
but is too far away from the router.
Red No active connection.
WPS connection is in progress, or
Green
(Blinking)
the extender is initializing.
-- The extender is off.
(Off)
Connect
1
Press the WPS button on your router.
Host Network
Q1. What should I do if my router doesn't have a
WPS button?
A: Please use Option TWO to set up the extender.
Q2. Why can't I see the login page after entering
http://tplinkrepeater.net in the browser?
A1: Make sure your computer is connected to extender's network.
A2: Make sure your computer is set to obtain an IP address
automatically.
For more information, please visit our website: http://www.tp-link.com
2
Press the button, the LED starts blinking.
Extended Network
Green: Good location
Orange: Too far away
SSID: TP-LINK_abc SSID: TP-LINK_abc
Password: 12345678 Password: 12345678
Q3. Why the LED doesn't turn solid green (or orange)
after I completed Option TWO?
A1: You may have entered the incorrect Wi-Fi password of your host
network during the configuration. Please log into the extender's
web-based interface to check the password and try again.
A2: Reset the extender and go through the configuration again.
Q4. How do I reset the extender?
A: While the extender is powered on, use a pin to press the RESET
button, the LED should turn off momentarily, then release the
button.
The LED should turn
solid green (or orange),
indicating successful
connection.
If not, please use
Option TWO.
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