Appendix B: Troubleshooting - TP-Link TL-WA854RE User Manual

Appendix B: Troubleshooting

T1. How do I restore my Range Extender's configuration to its factory default settings?
There are TWO methods available to restore the factory defaults.
Method 1:
With the Range Extender TL-WA854RE powered on, use a pin to press and hold the RESET
button on the rear panel for more than 2 seconds before releasing it.
Method 2:
Get logged in to the web-based management page of TL-WA854RE, then go to "System
Tools -> Factory Defaults" and click "Restore".
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Note:
Once the Range Extender is reset, the current configuration settings will be lost and you will
need to reconfigure it.
T2. What can I do if I forget my password?
1) Restore the Range Extender's configuration to its factory default settings. If you don't
know how to do that, please refer to previous T1;
Use the default user name and password: admin, admin;
2)
3) Try to reconfigure your Range Extender by following the instructions of this UG.
T3. What can I do if I cannot access the web-based configuration page?
1) Check to verify all the connections (either wireless or wired ones) are proper. If yes,
please proceed to the next step; otherwise, check the connections again.
2) Try to obtain an IP address and gateway; if succeed, open your web-browser, enter the
default domain
If you are unable to log in, please RESET the device, and then use the default IP address
to get into the web-based configuration page, reconfigure the device.
3) Feel free to contact our technical support, if the problem still persists.
TL-WA854RE 300Mbps Universal WiFi Range Extender User Guide
http://tplinkrepeater.net in the address field and get logged in.
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