Basic Requirements; Connecting The Device - TP-Link TL-WA830RE User Manual

2.2 Basic Requirements

Use only the power adapter provided with your Range Extender.
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The electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible.
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Place your Range Extender in a well-ventilated place far from direct sunlight, any heater or
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heating vent.
Leave at least 2 inches (5cm) space around the device for heat dissipation.
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Turn off your Range Extender and unplug the power adapter in a lighting storm to avoid
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damage.
Use Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, Netscape Navigator 6.0
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or above.
Operating temperature of the Range Extender should be 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉).
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Operating humidity of the Range Extender should be 10%~90%RH (Non-condensing).
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2.3 Connecting the Device

Figure 2-1 Typical connection of TL-WA830RE （in Range Extender mode）
To establish a typical connection of the Range Extender, please take the following steps:
1. Connect the Cable/DSL modem to a Wireless Router with an Ethernet cable.
2. Place your TL-WA830RE next to the Wireless Router, and then power on it. Connect the
TL-WA830RE to the Wireless Router wirelessly.
3. Connect your Wireless Clients (such as notebook, pad, smart phone, etc.) to TL-WA830RE
wirelessly. Or you can connect your PC to the sole LAN port of Range Extender via an
Ethernet cable.
4. Log in the web-based management page of TL-WA830RE and complete the configurations.
(Please refer to Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide
configurations, as you need.)
5. Adjust an ideal location for TL-WA830RE, and adjust the direction of the antenna.
(Please refer to Section
TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide
2.1 Before You Begin
5
or Chapter 4 Configure the Device
for detailed information about ideal location.)
for the