TP-Link TL-WA860RE Quick Installation Manual

Quick Installation Guide

Applicable Model:
Note: TL-WA860RE (UK version) is used for demonstration in this QIG.
Image may differ from actual products.
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
goes from blinking to
solid on.
If you want to turn on/off the extender, press the
ON/OFF button on the side panel.
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 LED turns solid green. If not, relocate it closer
to the router to achieve better signal quality.
Enjoy!
The extended network shares the
and password as those 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 Desktop
TL-WA860RE
2
Connect to the Extender
1
Press the WPS button on your router.
LED
same wireles network name
Router

LED Explanation

Green: The extender is connected to your
router's wireless network and is in a suitable
location.
Red: The extender is experiencing poor
signal strength. Try relocating it closer to
your router.
Off: No wireless connection is established.
1. Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default. If the WPS method fails, please refer to Option Two.
2. For more information about using WPS on your router, please refer to the router manufacturer's user guide.
Host Network
Host Router
MyHome
TP-Link Tether App
Tether 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?
3. Launch the app and start managing your extended network.
On/Off: The light remains on for 5 minutes
when a WPS connection is established, then
turns off.
Flashing: WPS connection is being
established.
On: The extender is on.
Flashing: The extender is starting up.
Off: The extender is off.
.
2
Press the WPS button on your extender
within 2 minutes.
The WPS LED should turn solid
on, indicating successful WPS
connection.
Extended Network
Green: Ideal location
Red: Too far away
MyHome
Set up the extender Modify wireless settings
Turn on/off the LEDs Block unwelcome devices
Clients
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