TP-Link TL-WA860RE User Manual

TL-WA860RE

300Mbps WiFi Range Extender with Power Outlet Pass-through

REV1.0.1

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FCC STATEMENT

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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the 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.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

CE Mark Warning

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Canadian Compliance Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause interference, and

(2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:

(1)cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et

(2)cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.

Industry Canada Statement

Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Korea Warning Statements

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NCC Notice & BSMI Notice

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Safety Information

When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product; when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the product or the power adapter from the power source.

Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.

Avoid water and wet locations.

This product can be used in the following countries:

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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

For the following equipment:

Product Description: 300Mbps WiFi Range Extender with Power Outlet Pass-through Model No.: TL-WA860RE

Trademark: TP-LINK

We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:

Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC, Directives 2011/65/EU The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents

EN 300 328 V1.8.1

EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 & EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1

EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 EN 50385: 2002

The product carries the CE Mark:

Person responsible for making this declaration:

Yang Hongliang

Product Manager of International Business

Date of issue: 2014

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park,

Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China

		CONTENTS
Package Contents ....................................................................................................			1
Chapter 1	Introduction...........................................................................................		2
1.1	Product Overview ............................................................................................		2
1.2	Main Features .................................................................................................		2
1.3	Appearance.....................................................................................................		2
Chapter 2	Hardware Installation ...........................................................................		4
2.1	Before You Begin ............................................................................................		4
2.2	Basic Requirements ........................................................................................		5
2.3	Connecting the Device ....................................................................................		5
Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide.......................................................................			6
Chapter 4 Configure the Device..........................................................................			10
4.1	Status	............................................................................................................	10
4.2	Quick ...................................................................................................Setup		11
4.3	Profile............................................................................................................		11
4.4	Network .........................................................................................................		13
	4.4.1 ..................................................................................................................	LAN	13
	4.4.2 .................................................................................................	DHCP Settings	14
	4.4.3 ..............................................................................................	DHCP Client List	16
4.5	Wireless ........................................................................................................		16
	4.5.1 .............................................................................................	Wireless Settings	17
	4.5.2 .............................................................................................	Wireless Security	18
	4.5.3 ....................................................................................	Wireless MAC Filtering	20
	4.5.4 ..........................................................................................	Wireless Advanced	22
	4.5.5 ............................................................................................	Wireless Statistics	23
	4.5.6 .........................................................................................	Throughput Monitor	24
4.6	System .................................................................................................Tools		25
	4.6.1 ...........................................................................................	Firmware Upgrade	25
	4.6.2 ...............................................................................................	Factory Defaults	26
	4.6.3 ............................................................................................	Backup & Restore	26
	4.6.4 .............................................................................................................	Reboot	27
	4.6.5 .........................................................................................................	Password	28
	4.6.6 ......................................................................................................	System Log	28
Appendix A: Factory ...............................................................................Defaults			30
Appendix B: Troubleshooting...............................................................................			31
Appendix C: Specifications...................................................................................			33
Appendix D: Glossary............................................................................................			34

TL-WA860RE 300Mbps WiFi Range Extender with Power Outlet Pass-through

Package Contents

The following items should be found in your package:

TL-WA860RE 300Mbps WiFi Range Extender with Power Outlet Pass-through

Ethernet Cable

Quick Installation Guide

Resource CD for TL-WA860RE 300Mbps WiFi Range Extender with Power Outlet Pass-through, including:

 This User Guide

Note:

Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items is damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.

Conventions

The Range Extender, the Device or TL-WA860RE mentioned in this User guide stands for TL-WA860RE 300Mbps WiFi Range Extender with Power Outlet Pass-through without any explanations.

Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may differ from the actual situation. You can set the parameters according to your demand.

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1Product Overview

The TL-WA860RE 300Mbps WiFi Range Extender with Power Outlet Pass-through is dedicated to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) wireless network solutions. It will enlarge your existing wireless network and mobility within your wireless network while also allowing you to connect a wired device to a wireless environment. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling will be beneficial for your network.

With using IEEE 802.11n wireless technology, this device can transmit wireless data at the rate of up to 300Mbps. With multiple protection measures, including wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), the TL-WA860RE 300Mbps WiFi Range Extender with Power Outlet Pass-through delivers complete data privacy.

It supports an easy wireless connection to the root AP (equipped with WPS/QSS button) by pressing the RE button on the front panel. It also supports an easy, web-based setup for installation and management. Even though you may not be familiar with the Range Extender, you can easily configure it with the help of this Guide. Before installing the Range Extender, please look through this Guide to get the full information of the TL-WA860RE 300Mbps WiFi Range Extender with Power Outlet Pass-through.

1.2 Main Features

 Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology

 Provides multiple encryption security Types including: 64/128/152-bit WEP and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK

 Supports Built-in DHCP server

 Supports one operating modes: Range Extender  Supports Firmware Upgrade

 Supports Web management

1.3 Appearance

Figure 1-1

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TL-WA860RE 300Mbps WiFi Range Extender with Power Outlet Pass-through

LED Explanation:

	Name					Status	Indication
						Off	TL-WA860RE isn't connected to the router.
						Blinking Green	TL-WA860RE is connecting to the router.
	Signal					Solid Green	TL-WA860RE is connected to the router and is in a good location.
						Blinking Orange	TL-WA860RE is connected to the router but is too far away from
							the router.
						Solid Orange	TL-WA860RE is connected to the router but is too close to the
							router.
	Ethernet					Off	No device is connected to ETHERNET port.
						Green	A device is connected to the ETHERNET port.
	Power					Off	TL-WA860RE is off.
						Orange	TL-WA860RE is booting.
						Green	TL-WA860RE is on.
							Table 1-1

RESET: This button is used to restore the Range Extender’s factory default settings. There are two ways to reset the Range Extender’s factory defaults:

Option One: With the Range Extender powered on, press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds. Wait 5 seconds until all the LEDs flash once. And then wait the Range Extender to reboot to its factory default settings.

Option Two: Restore the default settings from “System Tools > Factory Defaults” of the Range Extender's Web-based management page.

 (RANGE EXTENDER/WPS): If your Wireless router or AP supports WPS or QSS function, you can press the WPS or QSS button and then press the RANGE EXTENDER button to establish a secure connection between the Wireless router (or AP) and the Range Extender TL-WA860RE.

ON/OFF: The switch for the power.

ETHERNET: One 10/100Mbps RJ45 Ethernet port used to add wireless connectivity to an Ethernet-enabled device such as Internet TV, DVR, Gaming console and so on. Please note that this port is not allowed to be connected with router or AP.

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

2.1Before You Begin

Please read this User Guide carefully before installing and using the equipment. The operating distance range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical position of the wireless devices. Factors that can weaken signals by getting in the way of your network’s radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. Typical ranges vary based on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or office.

In order to optimize the performance of TL-WA860RE, please follow the instructions below to achieve an ideal location (please make sure it is always within the wireless coverage of the wireless router).

1)Half-way Between - Generally, the ideal location for TL-WA860RE is half-way between the Wireless router and Wireless Client. If the wireless signal is not satisfactory, you may place TL-WA860RE somewhat nearer to the Wireless router.

2)No Obstacles and Spacious - Clear obstacles in the way between TL-WA860RE and Wireless router. It’s better to locate it in a spacious place, such as near the corridors.

3)No Interference - Keep TL-WA860RE far away from wireless interference, which may come from electrical appliances that works in the same frequency band as TL-WA860RE, such as Blue tooth devices, cordless phones, microwave ovens, etc.

4)Signal LED Indication- Make sure your extender is in a location where the Signal LED is solid green. Solid orange means TL-WA860RE is too close to your main Router/AP; flashing orange means far from your main Router/AP.

 Note:

TP-LINK recommends that you connect to the Range Extender when your home network connection is poor, or when you want a larger wireless coverage to eliminate “dead zones”. As in compliance with the wireless transmission protocol, all the Range Extender devices are set to work in half-duplex instead of full-duplex mode. In other words, the Range Extender has to process one-way communication between your root Wireless router or AP and the terminal clients; so the transmission time will be double-increased, while the speed will be decreased.

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2.2Basic Requirements

Place your Range Extender in a well-ventilated place far from direct sunlight, any heater or heating vent.

Leave at least 2 inches (5cm) space around the device for heat dissipation.

Turn off your Range Extender and unplug the power adapter in a lighting storm to avoid damage.

Use Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or above.

Operating temperature of the Range Extender should be 0 ~40 (32 ~104 ).

Operating humidity of the Range Extender should be 10%~90%RH (Non-condensing).

2.3Connecting the Device

Figure 2-1 Typical connection of TL-WA860RE

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.Plug your TL-WA860RE directly to a standard electrical wall socket, which is next to the Wireless router.

3.Connect your Wireless Clients (such as notebook, pad, smart phone, etc.) to TL-WA860RE 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-WA860RE and complete the configurations. (Please refer to Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide or Chapter 4 Configure the Device for the configurations, as you need.) Through the web page configuration you can successfully connect TL-WA860RE to the wireless router.

5.Adjust an ideal location for TL-WA860RE. (Please refer to Section 2.1 Before You Begin for detailed information about ideal location.)

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Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide

This chapter will guide you to configure your PC to communicate with the Range Extender and to configure and manage the TL-WA860RE 300Mbps WiFi Range Extender with Power Outlet Pass-through easily with a Web-based utility.

With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WA860RE 300Mbps WiFi Range Extender with Power Outlet Pass-through. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.

1.To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the domain name http://tplinkrepeater.net in the address field of the browser.

Figure 3-1 Login to the Range Extender

After a moment, a login window will appear as shown in Figure 3-2. Enter admin for the User Name and Password (both in lower case letters). Then click OK or press Enter.

Figure 3-2 Login Windows

 Note:

If the above screen does not prompt, it means that your web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.

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