TP-Link TL-WA850RE Quick Installation Manual

Quick
Installation
Guide
Applicable Model:
TL-WA850RE
Option ONE: Your router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). The WPS button of a router might look like one of these:
WPS
Option TWO: Your router doesn't support WPS or you are not sure.
Option ONE
Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Power on
Plug the extender into an eletrical outlet
near your router.
Wireless LED turns
solid on.
Wireless
Power
Relocate
1
Plug in the extender about halfway between
your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone. The
location you choose must be within the
range of your host network.
2
Wait until the LEDs are lit. Make sure the
extender is in a location with 3 or more
LEDs lit. 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 shares
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
your Ethernet-only device to the extender via an Ethernet cable.
Ethernet Connection
Smart TV Game Console
Wait until the
Host Router
Desktop
LED Explanations
RE
On/Off: The extender is
connected or not connected to
the router.
Blinking: WPS connection is in
process.
Wireless
On/Off: The extender's wireless
function is on or off.
Power
On/Off: The extender is on or off.
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.
Host Network
TP-LINK Tether App
Tether app provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage your extender with your iOS or
Android devices.
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?
Router
3. Launch the app and start managing your extended network.
RE
Wireless
Power
Ethernet
2
Press the button on your extender
within 2 minutes.
Extended Network
Clients
MyHome
Note: AP mode of the extender is not supported by the Tether.
Setup the extender
Turn on/off LEDs
on the phone
(Signal Strength)
Indicates the Wi-Fi connection
between the extender and the
router. More lit LEDs indicate a
better signal strength.
Ethernet
On/Off: The Ethernet port is
connected or not connected.
.
The RE LED should
turn solid on.
If not, please use Option
TWO.
RE
Best
5
4
3
≥
3
LEDs lit on
Good
2
1
Slow/Unstable
MyHome_EXT
Modify current settings
Block unwelcome devices
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