TP-LINK TL-WA830RE User guide
Quick
Router
Installation Guide
Applicable Model:
TL-WA830RE
WPS
Option ONE: Your router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). The WPS button of a router might look like one of these: .
Option TWO: Your router doesn’t support WPS or you are not sure.
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Option ONE
Power on Connect
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.
POWERON/OFF ETHERNET
Quick Setup using the WPS (RE) Button
Press the WPS button on
1
your router.
RANGE EXTENDER
RESET
Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default. If the WPS method fails, please use Option TWO.
Press the RANGE EXTENDER button within
2
2 minutes, and the LED starts blinking.
The LED should
change from blinking to
solid state, indicating
that WPS connection is
successful.
RANGE EXTENDER
POWERON/OFF ETHERNET RANGE EXTENDER RESET
If not, please refer to
Option TWO.
Relocate
Plug in the extender halfway between your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone.
1
Wait about 1 minute until the LED is lit with a solid green. If not,
2
relocate it closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.
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.
Extended NetworkHost Network
Router Clients
SSID (Host Network Name)
Password (12345678)
Green: Ideal location
Red: Too far away
SSID (Host Network Name)
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.
NOTE: AP mode of the extender is not supported by the Tether.
Set up the extender
Modify current settings
Smart TV Game Console Desktop
Tether
Turn on/off the LED
Block unwelcome devices
How to begin?
1 Download the Tether app from the Apple App Store or Play Store.
2 Ensure your device is wirelessly connected to the extender or to the
host router.
3 Launch the app and start managing your extended network.
Scan to download
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Option TWO
Connection are available
Not connected
Wireless Network Connection
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.
RANGE EXTENDER
POWERON/OFF ETHERNET
RESET
Configure
Connect to the extender
via Wireless
10:31
TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX
√
Connect automatically Connect
1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer
(if any).
2. Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and
connect to the extender’s network (e.g.
TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX).
via Ethernet Cable
or
1. Disable the Wi-Fi on your computer.
2. Connect your computer to the extender via
an Ethernet cable.
Launch a web browser, type
1 2 3
http://tplinkrepeater.net in the address bar and
Create a new username and password for secure
management purpose, and then click Confirm.
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.
Either keep the default SSID or customize it for the
4 5
2.4GHz extended network. Then click Next.
2.4GHz Host Network
Wireless Settings
Extended 2.4GHz SSID:
Note: The extended 2.4GHz password is the same as your Host password.
Your network name
Hide SSID broadcast
Copy Host SSID
Summary
Create a new username and password.
New Username:
New Password:
Confirm Password:
Username
Low Middle High
Confirm
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.
Select your router's 2.4GHz host network, enter
the password, and then click Next.
2.4GHz Host Network
Please select 2.4GHz host network.
ID
SSID
1
TP-LINK_Router
Host 2.4GHz Password:
2
TP-LINK_1
Wireless Settings
Signal Security
12345678
MAC Address
00:0A:EB:13:09:19
Next
C0:4A:00:D1:0F:22
Summary
Other...Back Rescan
Relocate
Flip this piece of paper, and refer to
Step 3 of Option ONE.
LED Explanation
Blinking green: WPS connection is in process.
(RE)
(Power)
(Ethernet)
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.
On/Off: The extender is on or off.
Blinking: The extender is initializing.
On/Off: A device or no device is connected to the Ethernet port.
Back Next
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.
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.
(Wireless)
On/Off: The extender’s wireless function is on or off.
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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