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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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.
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responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the FCC STATEMENT equipment. Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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.
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Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être This device may not cause interference, and installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de This device must accept any interference, including interference that rayonnement et votre corps.
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service, please contact us. 注意防潮,請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。 ● Avoid water and wet locations. 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 ● ● This product can be used in the following countries: 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...
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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender Person responsible for marking this declaration: Model No.: TL-WA854RE Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all...
Change the Extender’s IP Address ........19 DHCP Server ................ 19 Introduction ................ 1 Settings ................19 Product Overview ..............1 View the DHCP Client List ..........20 What can your Extender do ..........1 Manage the Extender ............. 22 Support for the 802.11n wireless technology ......
Even though you may not be familiar with the extender, you can easily configure it with the help of this guide. Before installing the extender, please look through this guide to get the full information of the TL-WA854RE 300Mbps Universal Wi- Fi Range Extender.
Main Features Appearance Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology Provides multiple encryption security Types including: 64/128-bit WEP and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Supports Built-in DHCP server Supports Firmware Upgrade Supports Web-based Management Introduction...
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RESET: This button is used to restore the extender’s factory default settings. LED Explanation There are two ways to reset the extender: Name Status Indication Option One: With the extender powered on, use a pin to press the RESET button until all the LEDs turn on momentarily, then release the button and The extender is connected to the router.
Typical ranges vary based on the types to the Internet of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or office. In order to optimize the performance of TL-WA854RE, please follow the instructions below to achieve an ideal location (please make sure it is always within the wireless coverage of the wireless router).
Quick Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Your router should support WPS. Otherwise, please use Using your web browser. Basic Requirements Power On Place your extender in a well-ventilated place far from direct sunlight, Plug in next to your router. any heater or heating vent.
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If the RE LED does not change from flashing to solid, please refer to Using your Web Browser. Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default, if the WPS method fails, please refer to Using your Web Browser.
Using your Web Browser Power On Plug in next to your router. Login Launch a web browser and type http://tplinkrepeater.net into the URL field and use admin (all lowercase) for both Username and Password to log Connect to the Extender Disconnect the Ethernet (wired) connection to your computer.
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Select your region,then click Next. Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the U.S. must be fixed to the U.S. region. Connect the Extender to the Internet...
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Select your router's 2.4GHz host network and enter the password, Either keep the same SSID as your host network or create a new then click Next. name for the extended networks, then click Next. Connect the Extender to the Internet...
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Relocate Verify your wireless settings and click Finish. The RE LED should turn on and stay solid. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet about halfway between your router (Host Network) and the Wi-Fi dead zone. Wait until the (Signal Strength) LEDs are lit. Make sure the extender is in a location with 3 or more LEDs lit.
View the Extender’s Current Status Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to View the Information of Settings > Status webpage. You can view the network connection in the Status webpage. the Extender The normal status. ● The extender is failed to connect to the wireless network of your router.
View the Information about the Host Network, the Extender and The extender is failed to connect to the NTP server, or obtain the DNS the Clients ● server address. Please check your host network. Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to Settings >...
Extend another Network If you want to extend another network, you can refer to the following steps to finish it quickly. Manage the Extended Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkrepeater.net,then go to Settings->Wireless->Connect to Network webpage. Network and Security Enable Connect to 2.4GHz Network.
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Select the network you want to extend from the list. If the network you want to extend is on but not shown in the list, please try by following the steps below. Move the extender closer to your router. Then click ...
Click Save to save the settings. Relocate. Plug in the extender halfway between your wireless router (Host Network) and the Wi-Fi dead zone. Wait until the (Signal Strength) 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 a good (or better) signal quality.
Manage the Extender’s Wi-Fi Click Save to save the settings. Security Settings Control the Wireless Devices Access to the Extender Change your Admin Account The Access Control function controls the devices connected to the extender by Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to the wireless connection.
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Add the device to the blacklist by following the ways. Add the Online Devices to the blacklist. ● In the Online Devices list, you can view the information about the devices connected to the extender. For one device, you can click the icon to add the device to the blacklist.
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XX-XX format (e.g. 00-11-22-33-44-AA). Click OK to save your settings. Modify or Remove a Device in the Blacklist/Whitelist Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to Settings->Wireless-> Access Control webpage. Click the Add button. You can modify or remove the devices in the Blacklist or Whitelist. Modify a Device in the Blacklist or Whitelist.
Change the Extender’s IP Subnet: Enter the subnet mask in dotted-decimal notation that determines the size of the network (255.255.255.0 by default). Address Default Gateway: Enter the gateway that is in the same subnet as the IP address in dotted-decimal notation. It is usually the LAN IP By default, the extender is set to obtain an IP address automatically from the address of your router.
When the DHCP Server is On, please make sure that IP Address Pool, network. Default Gateway for the DHCP server and LAN IP address are in the same Primary DNS (Optional): Enter the DNS IP address provided by segmengt as the router. Otherwises, the extender cannot access the your ISP.
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Client Name: The name of the DHCP client. MAC Address: The MAC address of the DHCP client. Assigned IP Address: The IP address that is allocated to the client by the DHCP server. Lease Time: The time duration that the IP address is leased to the ...
LED Control LED Control can . The extender can still work turn off the LEDs at the specific time normally after the LEDs are off. Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to Manage the Extender Settings-> System Tools -> Time Settings webpage. Select the Time Zone of your location.
LED Off Time: Set the time to turn off the LEDs. Backup & Restore ● Click Save to save your settings. It is highly recommended to backup your current configurations, in case a recovery is needed to restore the system to a previous state or from the factory defaults.
Factory Restore will erase all settings that you have configured for the extender. To re-login to the extender's management page, use the default admin for both username and password. System Log Please DO NOT power off the extender during the restore process.
Click Delete All to permanently remove all logs. Click Save Log to save the system log as a .txt file on your computer. Reboot Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkrepeater.net. Click Reboot on the top right corner to reboot the extender. Logout Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkrepeater.net.
RESET button until all LEDs turn on momentarily, then release the button. An easy way is to compare the signal strength of your target wireless network (symbolized by its SSID), with TL-WA854RE in operation vs. out Option Two: Restore the default settings from “System Tools > Restore ●...
Specifications Glossary 802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless networking at 11 General ● Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and Standards and IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption Protocols 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, TCP/IP, DHCP for security.
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packet that can be transmitted. "passphrase" as with WEP. But, using TKIP, WPA-Personal automatically changes the keys at a preset time interval, making it much more difficult for SSID A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) ● hackers to find and exploit them. The Wi-Fi Alliance will call this, WPA- alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network.
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