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TP-Link TL-WA850RE User Manual

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300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender
TL-WA850RE
REV7.0.0 1910012585

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  • Page 1 User Guide 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender TL-WA850RE REV7.0.0 1910012585...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2. 2. 2. Method 2: Via the TP-Link Tether App....... .

  • Page 3: About This Guide

    The latest software, management app and utility are available from the Download Center at www.tp-link.com/support. The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the range extender. Specifications can be found on the product page at http://www.tp-link.com.
  • Page 4 TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products and share knowledge at https://community.tp-link.com. Our Technical Support contact information can be found at Contact Technical Support page at www.tp-link.com/support.

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Get To Know About Your Extender

    Chapter Get to Know About Your Extender This chapter introduces what the extender can do and its appearance. It contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Appearance...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product Overview Bring Dead Zones Back to Life Tired of Wi-Fi “dead zones”? The TP-Link extender is connected to your router wirelessly, strengthening its signal and expanding its coverage into areas that could not otherwise be reached. The device also reduces signal interference to ensure reliable Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home or office.

  • Page 7: Led Explanation

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Extender 1. 2. 1. LED Explanation You can check the extender’s working status by following the LED Explanation table. Name Status Indication The extender is connected or not connected to your router’s On/Off wireless network.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2. Set Up Internet Connection

    Chapter Set Up Internet Connection This chapter informs you how to boost your host wireless coverage. Please follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection. It contains the following sections: • Power On the Extender • Position Your Extender...

  • Page 9: Power On The Extender

    2. Wait until the RE LED changes from blinking to solid on, indicating successful connection. Note: If the LED does not turn solid on, try again or refer to Method 2: Via the TP-Link Tether App Method 3: Via a Web Browser.

  • Page 10: Method 2: Via The Tp-Link Tether App

    Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy internet. 2. 2. 2. Method 2: Via the TP-Link Tether App 1. Launch the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search TP-Link Tether or simply scan the QR code to download and install the app.
  • Page 11 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection < Settings Wi-Fi Wi-Fi CHOOSE A NETWORK... TP-Link_Extender Other... 3. Launch Tether and select your extender from the Local Device list. 4. Create a password for future logins. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the configuration. Tips: You can manage your extender via Tether, such as controlling LEDs, sharing the password of your network and blocking devices.

  • Page 12: Method 3: Via A Web Browser

    Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 2. 2. 3. Method 3: Via a Web Browser 1. Connect your computer to the extender via your Ethernet cable, or connect wirelessly as follows: • For Windows Users 3 ) Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any). 4 ) Click the Wi-Fi icon on the task bar and connect to the extender’s network: TP-Link_Extender.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ. 2 ) Select your host router’s 2.4GHz SSID (network name), enter its password (NOT the password you just created for logins), and click Next. 3 ) Confirm the password of your 2.4GHz host network to make sure your extended network have internet access.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 4 ) Either keep the default SSID (network name) or customize it for the extended network, and then click Next. 5 ) Follow web instructions to relocate your extender for optimal Wi-Fi coverage and performance, then click DONE...
  • Page 15 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy internet.

  • Page 16: Chapter 3. Customize Your Network

    Chapter Customize Your Network This chapter guides you on how to configure network settings that are available for this extender. It contains the following sections: • Check Internet Status • Configure Wireless Network • Change LAN Settings • Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage •...

  • Page 17: Check Internet Status

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 3. 1. Check Internet Status You can view the internet status of your extender to check whether you have successfully set up the extended network(s). 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2.
  • Page 18 Chapter 3 Customize Your Network Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. • To extend another host network: 1. Go to Wireless and locate the Connect to Host Network section. 2. Click Wireless Scanner to find all available networks.

  • Page 19: Change Lan Settings

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network Note: If you have changed the wireless settings via a wireless device, you will be disconnected after the settings are applied. Please write down the new SSID for future use. • To hide the SSID of the extended network: 1.

  • Page 20: Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 4. Enter a new IP address as needed and leave the Subnet Mask as the default settings. 5. Enter the gateway that is in the same subnet as the Address. The gateway is usually the LAN IP address of your router. 6.

  • Page 21: Set Access Control

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 4. Click SAVE. 3. 5. Set Access Control Access Control allows you to permit or block specific devices from accessing internet for a specific period. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2.
  • Page 22 Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 2. Click Add. 3. Select the device to be blocked in the online devices list and click ADD. 4. Click SAVE. 5. Now the device is added to the blacklist. You can click to remove it from the blacklist.
  • Page 23 Chapter 3 Customize Your Network • To permit specific device(s): 1. Select Whitelist and click SAVE. 2. Click Add. 3. Select the device to be added in the whitelist. • Select From Device List Select the device from the device list and click ADD. •...
  • Page 24 Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 4. Now the device is added to the blacklist. You can click to remove it from the blacklist. 5. Or go to Network Map and click the icon of Clients to check the status of connected devices.

  • Page 25: Chapter 4. More Features Of Your Extender

    Chapter More Features of Your Extender This chapter explains how to use the extender as a wireless adapter and as an access point. It contains the following sections: • Use Your Extender as a Wireless Adapter • Transform Your Existing Wired Network to a Wireless One...

  • Page 26: Use Your Extender As A Wireless Adapter

    Chapter 4 More Features of Your Extender 4. 1. Use Your Extender as a Wireless Adapter The extender can be used as a wireless adapter to connect any wired-only device, such as a Blu-ray player, game console, DVR, or smart TV, to your wireless network. After configuration, you can connect an Ethernet-enabled device to the extender via an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 27 Chapter 4 More Features of Your Extender 5. Go to Quick Setup to configure your extender. 1 ) Configure your wireless settings and click Next. 2 ) Confirm the information and save the picture for sharing network. Then click Finish. Now, you can enjoy Wi-Fi.

  • Page 28: Chapter 5. Manage Your Extender

    Chapter Manage Your Extender This chapter presents how to manage and maintain your extender. It includes the following sections: • Set Up System Time • Control LEDs • Power Schedule • Upgrade the Firmware • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings •...

  • Page 29: Set Up System Time

    Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 5. 1. Set Up System Time The System Time of the extender will be used for time-based functions such as the Power Schedule function. If you have enabled the Daylight Saving Time feature, the system time will be sychronized with the daylight saving time you configure. 5.

  • Page 30: To Set Up Daylight Saving Time

    Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 5. 1. 2. To set up Daylight Saving Time: 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Time Settings and locate the Daylight Saving Time section.

  • Page 31: Power Schedule

    Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 5. 3. Power Schedule The Power Schedule feature allows you to specify a time period during which the extender is off. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2.

  • Page 32: Upgrade The Firmware

    Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 5. Click SAVE. 5. 4. Upgrade the Firmware TP-Link is committed to improving product features, giving you a better network experience. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website www.tp-link.com...
  • Page 33 Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Backup & Restore. • To backup configuration settings: Click BACK UP to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A ‘.bin’ file of the current settings will be stored on your computer.

  • Page 34: Change Login Password

    Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 5. 6. Change Login Password The account management feature allows you to change your login password of the web management page. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2.
  • Page 35 Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender...

  • Page 36: Faq

    Q1. How to reset the extender to its factory default settings? • With the extender powered on, use a pin to press the RESET button for 1 second. The extender will reboot. • Log in to the extender’s web management page. Go to Settings >...
  • Page 37 3. Connect all of your devices to the extended network, and make sure the router’s Link LED remains lit. 4. On your router, add all the Online Devices’ MAC addresses to your router’s MAC filter table. 5. Enable the router’s MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL to complete the configuration.
  • Page 38 Specifications are subject to change without notice. is 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 39 FCC compliance information statement Product Name: 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender Model Number: TL-WA850RE Responsible Party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc. Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com...
  • Page 40 20 cm from all persons and must not be co- located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.” We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
  • Page 41 OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power) 2400 MHz -2483.5 MHz (20dBm) EU Declaration of Conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/ce RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of...
  • Page 42 Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. Industry Canada Statement CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Korea Warning Statements...
  • Page 43 Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України. Safety Information • Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. •...

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