TP-Link TL-WA850RE Quick Installation Manual

Quick
Installation
Guide
Applicable Models:
TL-WA850RE
Option ONE: Quick Setup using the WPS Button
WPS
Option TWO: Setup using your Web Browser
Quick Setup using the WPS Button
Option ONE
Your router must support WPS
1
Power on
Plug in next to your Router.
3
Relocate
After the extender is relocated to a new place, the extender will reconnect to your router automatically in about one minute.
The ideal location for your extender is halfway between your
wireless router and wireless devices.
Enjoy!
The Range Extender shares your router's Wireless Network Name (SSID)
and Wireless Password.
Q1. What should I do if my router doesn't have a WPS button?
Please use Option TWO to set up the Range Extender.
A:
Q2. Why doesn't the RE LED light up after I finish Option TWO?
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.
2
Wait until the
Wireless LED
starts blinking.
Wireless
blinking on
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
LED Legend
Wireless
Blinking: The wireless function is
working properly.
Power
On: The Range Extender is on.
Ethernet
On: The Ethernet port is
connected.
Blinking: The Ethernet port is
transmitting data.
Off: The Ethernet port is not
connected.
Connect
1
Press the WPS button.
If the RE LED does not go from blinking to solid 'on', please use Option TWO.
Best
5
4
3
≥
3
LEDs
Good
2
1
Bad
Make sure your extender is in a location where a
minimum of 3 signal strength LEDs are lit.
SSID (TP-LINK_XXX)
Password (ABCDEF)
Q3. Why can't I see the login page after entering http://tplinkextender.net in the browser?
First, make sure your computer is connected to the extender network and disconnected from any
A:
other network. Second, make sure your computer is set to Obtain an IP address automatically .
Q4. How do I reset the Range Extender?
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.
RE
Wireless
Power
Ethernet
2 3
Press the button.
far away
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.
SSID (TP-LINK_XXX)
Password (ABCDEF)
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.
(Signal Strength)
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.
The RE LED
should go from
blinking to solid 'on'.
RE
blinking on
RESET
ETHERNET
RESET