TP-LINK TL-WA830RE User guide
Quick
Installation Guide
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WPS Option ONE: Your router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). The WPS button of a router might look like one of these: |
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Option TWO: Your router doesn’t support WPS or you are not sure.
For more information, please visit our website: http://www.tp-link.com
Option ONE Quick Setup using the WPS (RE) Button
Power on
Plug the extender’s adapter into an electrical outlet near your router. Then turn on the extender and wait about 30 seconds until the Power LED 
is lit and solid green.
Connect
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Press the WPS button on |
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Press the RANGE EXTENDER button within |
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2 minutes, and the LED |
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The LED 
should change from blinking to solid state, indicating that WPS connection is successful.
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If not, please refer to |
RANGE EXTENDER |
Option TWO. |
ON/OFF POWER
ON/OFF |
POWER |
ETHERNET |
RANGE EXTENDER |
RESET |
Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default. If the WPS method fails, please use Option TWO.
Relocate
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Plug in the extender halfway between your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone. |
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Wait about 1 minute until the LED |
is lit with a solid green. If not, |
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relocate it closer to the router to achieve better signal quality. |
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Enjoy!
The extended network shares the same network name and password as those of your host network.
Entertainment Adapter
The extender can be used as a wireless adapter to connect any Ethernet-only device such as a Blu-ray player, game console, DVR, or smart TV to your Wi-Fi network.
First, connect the extender to your router using Option ONE or Option TWO. Then connect your Ethernet-only device to the extender via an Ethernet cable.
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Host Network |
Extended Network |
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Router |
Green: Ideal location |
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Red: Too far away |
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SSID (Host Network Name) |
SSID (Host Network Name) |
Password (12345678) |
Password (12345678) |
TP-LINK Tether APP
Tether app provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage your extender with your iOS or Android devices.
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NOTE: AP mode of the extender is not supported by the Tether. |
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Tether |
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Set up the extender |
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Modify current settings |
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Turn on/off the LED |
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Block unwelcome devices |
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How to begin?
1Download the Tether app from the Apple App Store or Play Store.
2Ensure your device is wirelessly connected to the extender or to the host router.
3 Launch the app and start managing your extended network. |
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Option TWO Quick Setup using Web Browser
Power on
Plug the extender’s adapter into an electrical outlet near your router. Then turn on the extender and wait about 30 seconds until the Power LED 
is lit and solid green.
ON/OFF |
POWER |
ETHERNET |
RANGE EXTENDER |
RESET |
Configure
1 Launch a web browser, type http://tplinkrepeater.net in the address bar and use admin (all lowercase) for both Username and Password to log in.
http://tplinkrepeater.net
admin
admin
Login
If the login window does not pop up, please refer to the FAQ > Q2.
Connect to the extender
via Wireless |
via Ethernet Cable |
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Not connected |
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Connection are available |
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Wireless Network Connection |
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TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX |
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Connect automatically |
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Disable the Wi-Fi on your computer. |
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Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer |
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Connect your computer to the extender via |
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Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and |
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Create a new username and password for secure |
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Select your router's 2.4GHz host network, enter |
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management purpose, and then click Confirm. |
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the password, and then click Next. |
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2.4GHz Host Network |
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Create a new username and password. |
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Wireless Settings |
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Please select 2.4GHz host network. |
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New Username: |
Username |
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SSID |
Signal |
MAC Address |
Security |
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New Password: |
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TP-LINK_Router |
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Confirm Password: |
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Host 2.4GHz Password: |
12345678 |
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Next |
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Confirm |
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TP-LINK_1 |
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C0:4A:00:D1:0F:22 |
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Back |
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Wireless Settings |
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Extended 2.4GHz SSID: |
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Your network name |
Copy Host SSID |
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Hide SSID broadcast |
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Note: The extended 2.4GHz password is the same as your Host password. |
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Back |
Next |
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Verify your wireless settings and click Finish. |
Then check the LED. |
The LED 
should turn on and stay solid, indicating successful connection.
If not, please refer to FAQ > Q3.
Relocate
Flip this piece of paper, and refer to
Step 3 of Option ONE.
LED Explanation
Enjoy!
The extended network shares the same Wi-Fi password as that of your host network, but may have different network name if you have customized the name during the configuration.
Blinking green: WPS connection is in process.
(RE) Solid green: The extender is connected to the router, and is in a ideal location.
Solid red: The extender is connected to the router, but too far away from the router.
Off: No active connection.
(Power) |
On/Off: The extender is on or off. |
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Blinking: The extender is initializing. |
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(Ethernet) On/Off: A device or no device is connected to the Ethernet port.
(Wireless) On/Off: The extender’s wireless function is on or off.
Q1. What should I do if my router doesn’t have a WPS button?
A: Please refer to Option TWO to set up the extender.
Q2. What should I do if I cannot access the extender's web management page?
A1: Make sure your computer is connected to the extended network. A2: Make sure your computer is set to obtain an IP address automatically.
Q3. Why does the LED 
not change to solid state after I completed Option TWO?
A1: You may have entered the incorrect Wi-Fi password of your host network during the configuration. Log into the extender's web management page http://tplinkrepeater.net to check the password and try again.
A2: Reset the extender and go through the configuration again.
Q4. How do I reset the extender?
A:With the extender powered on, use a pin to press the RESET button and all the LEDs should turn on momentarily. Then release the button.
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