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TP-Link TL-WA820RE User Manual

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300Mbps USB Wi-Fi Range Extender
TL-WA820RE
REV1.0.0
1910012002

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide 300Mbps USB Wi-Fi Range Extender TL-WA820RE REV1.0.0 1910012002...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide ....................1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Extender ..... . . 2 1. 1. Product Overview ............3 1.

  • Page 3: About This Guide

    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 http://www.tp-link.com. A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at http://forum.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

    1. 1. 1. Bring Dead Zones Back to Life Tired of Wi-Fi “dead zones”? The TP-Link extender is connected to your router wirelessly, strengthening and expanding its signal into areas it can’t reach on its own. The device also reduces signal interference to ensure reliable Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home or office.

  • Page 6: Appearance

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Extender 1. 2. Appearance LED Explanation You can check the extender’s working status by following the LED Explanation table. Name Status Indication The extender is connected to the router and is in a good Solid Blue location.
  • Page 7 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Extender To use the WPS function, press the WPS button on your host router, and immediately press the WPS/RESET button on the extender. The RE LED of the extender should change from blinking to solid blue, indicating successful WPS WPS/ RESET connection.

  • Page 8: 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: • Quick Setup • Position Your extender...

  • Page 9: Quick Setup

    Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 2. 1. Quick Setup 2. 1. 1. Power on Plug the extender into an electrical outlet near your host router, and then wait until the RE LED is solid on. 2. 1. 2. Connect to the host network There are two ways to connect to the host network: via the WPS button or via a web browser.

  • Page 10: Method Two: Via A Web Browser

    Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Enjoy! The extended network shares the same wireless network name and password as thost of your host network. Method Two: Via a web browser 1. Connect your computer to the extender's wireless network. Tips: Before connecting, please find the SSID (network name) on the label of the extender.
  • Page 11 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 2. Follow the instructions of Quick Setup Wizard to connect the extender to your host router. 1 ) Launch a web browser and type http://tplinkrepeater.net in the address field. Create a password for secure management purpose, and then click Start. Tips: If the login window does not pop up, please refer to the FAQ.
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 3 ) Either keep the default SSID (network name) or customize it for the 2.4GHz extended network, and then click Next. 4 ) Verify your wireless settings and click Save.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy the internet. The extended network shares the same wireless password as those of your host network, but may have different network names if you have customized the SSID during the configuration.

  • Page 14: Position Your Extender

    Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 2. 2. Position Your extender Please follow the instructions below to achieve optimal performance of your extender. 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 the host network. 2.

  • Page 15: 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 • Specify DHCP Server Settings •...

  • Page 16: Check Internet Status

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 3. 1. Check Internet Status You can view the internet status of your extender to check whether you have successfully set up the extended network. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2.
  • Page 17 Chapter 3 Customize Your Network Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. ¾ To extend another host network: 1. Go to Settings > Wireless > Connect to Network. 2. Enable Connect to 2.4GHz Network and click Wireless Scanner to find all available...

  • Page 18: Change Lan Settings

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network ¾ To hide the SSID of the extended network: 1. Go to Settings > Wireless > Extended Network. 2. Select Hide SSID broadcast, and the SSID will not be displayed when wireless devices scan for local wireless networks. Devices must join the network manually in order to connect.

  • Page 19: Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > Network. ¾ To specify the IP address that the extender assigns: 1. Select Auto (recommended) or to enable the DHCP Server.

  • Page 20: Set Access Control

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 4. Click Save. 3. 6. Set Access Control Access Control allows you to permit or block specific devices from accessing the internet for a specific period. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2.
  • Page 21 Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 3. Click Block and the selected device(s) will be added to the Devices in Blacklist table. 4. Click in the Devices in Blacklist table to set the Effective Time for a certain entry as needed. 5.
  • Page 22 Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 3. Click OK.

  • Page 23: Chapter 4. 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 • Upgrade the Firmware • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings • Change Login Password •...

  • Page 24: Set Up System Time

    Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 4. 1. 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 25: Upgrade The Firmware

    LEDs will be off during this period. 3. Click Save. 4. 3. 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...

  • Page 26: Backup And Restore Configuration Settings

    Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 5. Wait a few minutes for the firmware upgrade to complete and the extender to reboot. 4. 4. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the extender. You can backup the configuration file and restore the extender to the previous settings from the backup file when needed.

  • Page 27: Change Login Password

    Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender ¾ To reset the extender to factory default settings: 1. Click Factory Restore to reset the extender. 2. Wait a few minutes for the reset and reboot. Note: 1. During the reset process, do not power off or reset the extender. 2.
  • Page 28 Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 2. Click Save Log to save the system logs to a local disk.

  • Page 29: Faq

    Q1. What should I do if I can’t access the extender’s web management page after entering http://tplinkrepeater.net? • Make sure your computer is connected to the extended network. • Make sure your computer’s setting is set to obtain an IP address and DNS server address automatically.
  • Page 30 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. 2.
  • Page 31 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 32 FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 33: Industry Canada Statement

    This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.

  • Page 34: Safety Information

    第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅 自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干擾現象 時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業 之無線電信。低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機 設備之干擾。 安全諮詢及注意事項 • 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。 • 清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。 • 注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。 • 插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋 開口。 • 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位 置中。 • 請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項 工作。 Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими...
  • Page 35 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.

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