TP-Link TL-WA850RE Quick Installation Manual

Quick Installation Guide
Applicable Model:
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

Quick Setup Using the WPS Button

1
Power on
Plug the extender into an eletrical outlet
next to your router.
Wait until the Wireless
LED turns solid on.
Wireless
Power
3
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 the host network.
2
Wait until the LEDs are lit. Make sure 3
or more LEDs lit. If not, relocate it closer
to the router to achieve better signal
quality.
Enjoy!
The extended network shares the
password as that of your host network.

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
TL-WA850RE
2
Connect to the Extender
1
Host Router
same wireles network name
Desktop

LED Explanation

RE
On/Off: The extender is connected
or not connected to your router's
wireless network.
Blinking: WPS connection is being
established.
Wireless
On/Off: The extender's wireless
function is enabled or disabled.
Power
On/Off: The extender is on or off.
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 Extended Network
and
TP-Link Tether App
Tether provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage your extender with your iOS
or Android devices.
Tether
How to 1. Download the Tether app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
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.
solid on.
If not, please use Option
TWO.
Clients
MyHome MyHome
Setup the extender
Turn on/off the LEDs
(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 to
a powered-on device.
.
The RE LED should turn
RE
Best
5
4
3
≥
3
LEDs lit on
Good
2
1
Slow/Unstable
Modify wireless settings
Block unwelcome devices
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