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TP-Link TL-WA855RE User Manual

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300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender
TL-WA855RE
REV4.1.0 1910012581

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  • Page 1 User Guide 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender TL-WA855RE REV4.1.0 1910012581...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Extender 1. 1. Product Overview............3 1.

  • Page 3: About This Guide

    The latest software, management app and utility are available from the Download Center at https://www.tp-link.com/support. 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. community provided discuss products https://community.tp-link.com.

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Get To Know About Your Extender

    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...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Product Overview Bring Dead Zones Back to Life Tired of Wi-Fi “dead zones”? The TP-Link extender is connected to your router wirelessly, strengthening its signal and expanding its coverage into areas that could not otherwise be reached. The device also reduces signal interference to ensure reliable Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home or office.

  • Page 6: Led Explanation

    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. Status Indication The extender is connected to your router’s wireless network Solid blue and is in a suitable location. The extender is experiencing poor signal strength.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection

    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...

  • Page 8: Power On 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 TP-Link Tether app, via a web browser, or via the WPS button. 2 2 1 Method 1: Via the WPS Button Use this way if your router has a WPS button.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 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 Devices 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...
  • Page 11 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 3 ) Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any). 4 ) Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to the extender’s wireless network: TP-Link_Extender.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy the internet.

  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Customize Your Network

    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 •...

  • Page 15: Check Internet Status

    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.

  • Page 16: Configure Wireless Network

    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. •...

  • Page 17: Change Lan Settings

    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.

  • Page 18: Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 4. Enter a new IP Address as needed, and leave the subnet mask as the default settings. 5. Enter the gateway that is in the same subnet as the Address. The gateway is usually the LAN IP address of your extender. 6.

  • Page 19: Set Access Control

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 4. Click Save. Set Access Control Access Control allows you to permit or block specific devices from accessing internet for a specific period. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2.
  • Page 20 Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 5. Click OK. • To permit specific device(s): 1. Select Whitelist and click Save. 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.

  • Page 21: Chapter 4 More Features Of Your Extender

    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...

  • Page 22: Use Your Extender As A Wireless Adapter

    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.

  • Page 23: To Connect Your Wireless Devices To The Extender Via Wps

    Chapter 4 More Features of Your 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.
  • Page 24 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. •...

  • Page 25: Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender

    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 •...

  • Page 26: Set Up System Time

    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.

  • Page 27: Power Schedule

    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.

  • Page 28: Upgrade The Firmware

    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.

  • Page 29: Change Login Password

    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.

  • Page 30: System Log

    Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 3. Enter the old password, then the new password twice (both case-sensitive) and click Save. 4. 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.

  • Page 31: Faq

    Q1 How to 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 System Tools >...
  • Page 32 To solve this problem, please follow the steps below: 1. Log in to your router and disable the MAC filter, wireless access control or ACL. Note: For more information about how to disable your router’s MAC filter, wireless access control or ACL, please refer to your router’s user guide.
  • Page 33 Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd.
  • Page 34 FCC compliance information statement Product Name: 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender Model Number: TL-WA855RE 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...
  • Page 35 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.
  • Page 36 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 and 2011/65/EU. 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...
  • Page 37 Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. Industry Canada Statement CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Korea Warning Statements...
  • Page 38 Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України. Safety Information • Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. •...

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