TP-Link TL-WA820RE 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 if it does.
Option ONE Quick Setup Using the WPS Button
1
Power on
Plug a USB power adapter into an electrical
outlet close to your router, and then plug in
the extender.
For the best performance, it is recommended
to position the antenna upwards.
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The USB power adatper is not provided by TP-LINK.
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 RE LED
extender closer to the router to achieve a better signal quality.
If the LED still doens't turn solid blue, please refer to FAQ > Q3.
Enjoy!
The extended network shares the
password as those of your host network.
Network name: MyHome
TL-WA820RE
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1
Wait until the RE LED
is solid on.
turns solid blue. If it doesn't, relocate the
same wireless network name
Network name: MyHome

LED Explanation

(RE LED)
Solid Blue: The extender is connected to the router and is in
a good location.
Solid Red: The extender is not connected to any router, or is
connected to the router but too far away from it.
Blinking Blue: The extender is connecting to the router.
Blinking Red: The extender is starting up.
Off: The extender is off.
Connect to the Extender
Press the WPS button on your router.
1. For more information about using WPS on your router, please refer to the router manufacturer's user guide.
2. Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default. If the WPS method fails, please refer to Option Two.
Router
TP-LINK Tether App
and Tether provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage your extender
from your iOS or Android devices.
Tether
How to begin?
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.
3. Launch the app and start managing your extended network.
2
Press the WPS/RESET button
extender within 2 minutes. And then wait until
the RE LED turns solid on.
Blue: Good location
Red: Too far away
Host Network Extended Network
Set up the extender
Turn on/off the LEDs
.
on your
WPS/
RESET
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Clients
Modify wireless settings
Block unwelcome devices
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