TP-Link TL-WA855RE Quick Installation Manual

Quick
Installation Guide
Applicable Model:
TL-WA855RE
Option ONE Quick Setup using the WPS Button
WPS is an easier way to extend your host network. We recommend you to use this way if your host router has a WPS button.
The button might look like one of these:
Power on
Plug in next to your router.
Wait about 30 seconds
until the LED changes
to solid red.
Relocate
1
Plug in the extender halfway between your router and the
Wi-Fi dead zone.
2
Wait about 1 minute until the LED is lit with a solid green.
If not, relocate it closer to the router to achieve better
signal quality.
Enjoy!
The extender adds _EXT to the end of the host network's SSID
and uses the same Wi-Fi password.
Entertainment Adapter
The extender can be used as a wireless adapter to connect any Ethernet-only device such
as a Blu-ray player, game console, DVR, or smart TV to your Wi-Fi network.
First, connect the extender to your router using Option ONE or Option TWO, then connect
the extender to your Ethernet-only device via an Ethernet cable.
Ethernet Connection
Smart TV Game Console Desktop
. Otherwise, please use Option TWO.
Connect
1
Press the WPS button on your router.
1. Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default, if the WPS method fails, please use Option TWO.
2. For more information about using WPS on your router, please refer to the router manufacturer's user guide.
Router
LED Explanation
Status Color Indication
Green The extender is connected to the router, and is in a good location.
Orange The extender is connected to the router, but is too far away from the router.
(On)
Red No active connection.
Green WPS connection is in progress, or the extender is initializing.
(Blinking)
-- The extender is off.
(Off)
Host Network
Host Router
MyHome
TP-LINK Tether App
Tether app provides a simple, intuitive way to access, manage your extender using your iOS or
Android devices.
Note: AP mode of the extender is not supported by the Tether.
Tether
1. Download the Tether app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
How to
2. Ensure your device is wirelessly connected to the extender or to the host router.
begin?
3. Launch the app and start managing your extended network.
2
Press the button, the LED starts blinking.
The LED should turn
solid green, indicating
successful connection.
If not, please use
Option TWO.
Extended Network
Clients
Green: Good location
Orange: Too far away
MyHome_EXT
Setup the extender Modify current settings
Turn on/off the LED
Block unwelcome devices
on the phone
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