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TP-Link TL-WA850RE Manual

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19100112
RE
Easy Wi-Fi Extension
Flexible Placement
TL-WA850RE
Wi-Fi Range Extender
1910011369
REV 2.1.0

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  • Page 1 19100112 Easy Wi-Fi Extension Flexible Placement TL-WA850RE Wi-Fi Range Extender 1910011369 REV 2.1.0...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Industry Canada Statement

    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.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    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...
  • Page 6 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD The product carries the CE Mark: DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: Wi-Fi Range Extender Person responsible for marking this declaration: Model No.: TL-WA850RE Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    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 More Functions ............... 22 Support for the 802.11ac wireless technology ..... 1 Entertainment Adapter ............

  • Page 8: Introduction

    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-WA850RE 300Mbps Universal Wi- Fi Range Extender.

  • Page 9: Main Features

    Appearance Main Features 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...
  • Page 10 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 wait the extender to reboot to its factory default settings.

  • Page 11: Connect The Extender To The Internet

    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-WA850RE, please follow the ideal location instructions below to achieve an (please make sure it is always within the wireless coverage of the wireless router).

  • Page 12: Basic Requirements

    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,  any heater or heating vent. Plug in next to your router.
  • Page 13 change from flashing to solid, If the RE LED does not  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.

  • Page 14: Using Your Web Browser

    Using your Web Browser Power On Plug in next to your router. Connecting via Wireless ● Disconnect the Ethernet (wired) connection to your computer. Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to the extender's network (e.g. TP- LINK_Extender_XXXXXX). Connect to the Extender Connecting via Ethernet Cable ●...
  • Page 15 Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the Configure U.S. are fixed to the U.S. region. Create a new username and password to log in the web management page, then click Confirm. Select your region,then click Next. Introduction...
  • Page 16 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. Verify your wireless settings and click Finish. The RE LED should turn on and stay solid.
  • Page 17 Relocate 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. If not, relocate the extender closer to the router to achieve a good (or better) signal quality.

  • Page 18: View The Information Of The Extender

    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.

  • Page 19: View The Information About The Host Network, The Extender And The Clients

    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 >...

  • Page 20: Manage The Extended Network And Security 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.
  • Page 21 Select the network you want to extend from the list. Once a network is selected, the SSID and security settings of that network will automatically fill in. If the host network is encrypted, enter the password in the box of the host wireless security. When Host 2.4GHz Security is WEP, please select the index same with the host network.

  • Page 22: Extender Settings

    Enjoy! name using up to 32 characters. This field is case-sensitive. Hide SSID broadcast: Select this checkbox if you want to hide the The extender shares the same wireless network name (SSID) and wireless  extender’s SSID (of the 2.4GHz wireless network) from the Wi-Fi password as your host network.

  • Page 23: Manage The Extender's Wi-Fi Security Settings

    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.
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25 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.

  • Page 26: Change The Extender's Ip Address

    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.

  • Page 27: View The Dhcp Client List

    When the DHCP Server is On, please make sure that IP Address Pool, Primary DNS (Optional): Enter the DNS IP address provided by  Default Gateway for the DHCP server and LAN IP address are in the same your ISP. segmengt as the router.
  • Page 28 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 ...

  • Page 29: More Functions

    Entertainment Adapter More Functions More The extender TL-WA850RE can be used as a wireless adapter to connect any Ethernet-enabled device, such as a Blu-ray player, game console, DVR, or smart TV, to your wireless network. Functions After the extender connected to the Internet, you can connect an Ethernet- enabled device to the extender using an Ethernet cable.

  • Page 30: Manage The Extender

    LED Control Manage the Extender LED Control can turn off the LEDs at the specific time . The extender can still work normally after the LEDs are off. Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to Settings-> System Tools -> Time Settings webpage. Select the Time Zone of your location.

  • Page 31: Firmware Upgrade

    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.

  • Page 32: 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.

  • Page 33: Reboot

    Click Delete All to permanently remove all logs. Click Logout on the top right corner to log out the management webpage  safely. 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.

  • Page 34: Appendix

    Factory Defaults Name Status Appendix Appendix Appendix Common Default Settings AppendixAppendix Username admin Password admin IP Address 192.168.0.254 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 This chapter covers the following topics: Domain http://tplinkrepeater.net Factory Defaults  Wireless Troubleshooting  Specifications  SSID TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX Glossary ...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    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-WA850RE in operation vs. out Option Two: Restore the default settings from “System Tools > Restore ●...

  • Page 36: Specifications

    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.
  • Page 37 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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