Configure The Router In Range Extender Mode - TP-Link TL-WR850N User Manual

Chapter 4
Internet Ethernet1Ethernet2 Ethernet3 Ethernet4
Ethernet
Wired Router
1. Connect the router's WAN port to your wired router's Ethernet port via an Ethernet
cable as shown above. And power on the router.
2. Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using the
SSID (network name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of
the router.
3. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
4. Go to Settings or
Log in to the router via
5. Go to Quick Setup
name(SSID) and passwords for the wireless network.
Now, you can connect to the SSID and enjoy your existing network.
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Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode

In Range Extender mode, the device can copy and reinforce the existing wireless
signal to extend the coverage of the signal, especially for a large space to eliminate
signal-blind corners. Advanced functions like NAT, Parental Controls and QoS are not
supported in this mode.
To switch to Range Extender mode:
Host Network
Host Router
1. Place the router next to your host router and power it on.
2. Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using the
SSID (network name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of
the router.
3. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
Advanced > Operation
http://tplinkwifi.net
or Settings > Wireless
Router
Set Up Internet Connection
WAN
Router
Mode, select Access Point
after the router reboots.
> Wireless Settings
Extended Network
Devices
and click Save.
and set the network
Devices
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