• The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the range extender. • Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com. • A community is provided for you to discuss our products at https://community.tp-link.com.
Chapter Get to Know About Your Extender This chapter introduces what the extender can do and its appearance. It contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Appearance...
Tether provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage your extender with your smart devices. Appearance Note: TL-WA860RE(European version) is used for demonstration in this guide. The provided plug and integrate electrical socket may differ from the picture due to different regional power specifications.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Extender 1 2 1 LED Explanation You can check the extender’s working status by following the LED Explanation table. Name Status Indication The extender is connected to your router’s wireless network Green and is in a suitable location. The extender is receiving a weak signal.
Chapter Set Up Internet Connection This chapter introduces how to boost your host wireless coverage. Please follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection. It contains the following sections: • Power On the Extender • Set Up the Extender...
Note: For safety, only plug the extender in upright direction as shown below. Solid On Set Up the Extender There are three ways to set up the extender: via the WPS button, via the TP-Link Tether app, or via a web browser. 2 2 1 Method 1: Via the WPS Button Use this way if your router has a WPS button.
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Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy the internet. 2 2 2 Method 2: Via the TP-Link Tether App 1. Launch the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search TP-Link Tether or simply scan the QR code to download and install the app.
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Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection < Settings Wi-Fi Wi-Fi CHOOSE A NETWORK... TP-Link_Extender Other... 3. Launch Tether and select your extender from the Local Device list. 4. Create a password to log 5. Follow app instructions to set up and relocate your extender. Tips: For more intuitive location assistant, access extender settings via Tether and go to Tools...
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Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 1. Connect your computer to the extender via your Ethernet cable, or connect wirelessly as follows: • For Windows Users 1 ) Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any). 2 ) Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to the extender’s wireless network: TP-Link_Extender.
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Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 2 ) Select your host router’s 2.4GHz SSID (network name), enter its password (NOT the password you just created for management), and click Next. 3 ) Confirm your host network password. 4 ) Either keep the default SSIDs (network names) or customize them for the extended networks, and then click Next.
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Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy the internet.
Chapter Customize Your Network This chapter guides you on how to configure network settings that are available for this extender. It contains the following sections: • Check Internet Status • Configure Wireless Network • Change LAN Settings • Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage •...
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network Check Internet Status You can view the internet status of your extender to check whether you have successfully set up the extended network(s). 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2.
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network Configure Wireless Network If you want to extend another host network after Quick Setup, you can refer to this section. Moreover, you can change the wireless settings for your extended network. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. •...
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 2. Create a new SSID in Extended 2.4GHz SSID or click Copy Host SSID. The value is case-sensitive. 3. Click Save. Note: If you have changed the wireless settings via a wireless device, you will be disconnected after the settings are applied.
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 6. Leave the primary and secondary DNS addresses as the default settings. 7. Click Save. Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage You can set the extender’s Wi-Fi coverage depending on how large you want your Wi-Fi area to be. 1.
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Chapter 3 Customize Your Network • To block specific device(s): Note: Devices connected to the extender via an Ethernet cable cannot be blocked. 1. Select Blacklist and click Save. 2. Select the device to be blocked in the Online Devices table by ticking the corresponding checkbox.
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Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 2. Click in the Devices in Whitelist table. Enter the Device Name Address. And you can set the Effective Time for a certain entry as needed. 3. Click OK.
Chapter More Features of Your Extender This chapter explains how to use the extender as a wireless adapter and as an access point. It contains the following sections: • Use Your Extender as a Wireless Adapter • Transform Your Existing Wired Network to a Wireless One...
Chapter 4 More Features of Your Extender Use Your Extender as a Wireless Adapter The extender can be used as a wireless adapter to connect any wired-only device, such as a Blu-ray player, game console, DVR, or smart TV, to your wireless network. After configuration, you can connect an Ethernet-enabled device to the extender via an Ethernet cable.
Chapter 4 More Features of Your Extender 4. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 5. Go to Quick Setup to configure your extender. 1 ) Configure your wireless settings and click Next. 2 ) Confirm the information and click Finish. Now, you can enjoy Wi-Fi. 4 2 2 To Connect Your Wireless Devices to the Extender via WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) provides an easier way to set up a secure Wi-Fi connection.
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Chapter 4 More Features of Your Extender 4. Connect via WPS: • AP’s PIN: Enable AP’s PIN and enter the PIN on your device. You can click Generate to get a new PIN or click Default to restore the PIN to its factory one. •...
Chapter Manage Your Extender This chapter presents how to manage and maintain your extender. It includes the following sections: • Set Up System Time • Control LEDs • Power Schedule • Upgrade the Firmware • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings •...
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender Set Up System Time The System Time of the extender will be used for time-based functions such as the Power Schedule function. If you have enabled the Daylight Saving Time feature, the system time will be sychronized with the daylight saving time you configure. 1.
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Control. • To specify a time period when LEDs are off: 1. Select Night Mode. 2. Specify a time period in the LED Off Time field, and the LEDs will be off during this period.
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 3. Click Save. Upgrade the Firmware TP-Link is committed to improving product features, giving you a better network experience. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page at our website www.tp-link.com and upgrade the extender to the latest firmware version.
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender • To backup configuration settings: Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A ‘.bin’ file of the current settings will be stored on your computer. • To restore configuration settings: 1.
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 3. Enter the old password, then the new password twice (both case-sensitive) and click Save. Done! Use the new password for future logins. System Log If the extender is not working normally, you can save the system log and send it to our technical support team.
Q1 How do I reset the extender to its factory default settings? • With the extender powered on, use a pin to press the RESET button for 1 second. • Log in to the extender’s web management page. Go to Settings >...
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Q5 I have enabled wireless MAC filter, wireless access control, or access control list (ACL) on my router What should I do beofre configuring the extender? When a device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of the device shown on the router is translated to another MAC address.
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Product Name: 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender with AC Passthrough Model Number: TL-WA860RE Responsible Party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc. Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com...
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20 cm from all persons and must not be co- located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.” We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
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OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power) 2400 MHz -2483.5 MHz (20dBm) EU Declaration of Conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at http://www.tp-link.com/en/ce RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of...
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Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.
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Symbol Explanation RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.