TP-LINK TL-WA860RE User guide

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WPS

RESET

ON/OFF

LED Explanation

RESET

ON/OFF

Quick Installation Guide

Applicable Model:

TL-WA860RE

Method ONE: Quick Setup using the WPS Button

Method TWO: Setup using your Web Browser

Method ONE

Power on

Plug your TL-WA860RE into a power outlet near your Router/AP.

Quick Setup using the WPS Button

Use this if your Router or Access Point (AP) supports WPS

Off: TL-WA860RE isn't connected to the router. Flashing Green: TL-WA860RE is connecting to

the router. Solid Green:TL-WA860RE is connected to the router and is in a good location. Flashing 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.

If you push the ON/OFF button on the side panel, all LEDs will be off as TL-WA860RE is powered off.

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Push the two WPS buttons

Push the WPS button on your Router/AP.

Immediately push the

button on your TL-WA860RE.

Off: No device is connected to ETHERNET port. Green: A device is connected to the ETHERNET

port.

Off: TL-WA860RE is off. Orange: TL-WA860RE is booting. Green: TL-WA860RE is on.

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The ‘ ’ LED will go from flashing green to solid green, solid orange, or flashing orange in 1 minute, showing that WPS

Wait until the ‘ ’ LED goes from orange to solid green.

If the WPS connection fails, please go to Method TWO.

connection has succeeded.

If ‘ ’ LED turns off, it means WPS connection fails.

Relocate

Once your TL-WA860RE is properly configured, you can move it to a more ideal location for optimal signal quality and coverage. Once placed in another power outlet, the extender will reconnect to the main Router/AP automatically in about 30 seconds. * Keep these in mind:

Signal ( ) LED Location

Ideal Location

Too Close to the Router

Too Far from the Router

Keep the extender away from devices like cordless

phones, Bluetooth devices and Microwave Ovens to minimize wireless interference.

If possible, try to place your extender in open corridors or spacious locations rather than a crowded room.

Generally, the ideal location for your extender is Halfway between your wireless router and Wi-Fi enabled devices.

Solid Green

Solid Orange

Flashing Orange

Signal ( ) LED Status could help you find a more ideal location.

Enjoy!

The TL-WA860RE shares the same Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password with your main Router/AP.

Q1. How to reset the TL-WA860RE?

A1:

While the TL-WA860RE is plugged into a power outlet, press

the RESET button for 2 seconds. Wait 5 seconds until all the LEDs flash once. OR

A2:

Log into the management page via your web browser, then

go to “System Tools -> Factory Defaults” and click “Restore”. Wait 5 seconds until all of the TL-WA860RE’s LEDs flash once.

SSID (TP-LINK_XXX) Password (ABCDEF)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q2. I typed http://tplinkextender.net in the browser URL bar, but why can't I see the quick setup page?

A: First, make sure your computer is connected to the extender network and disconnected from any other network. Second, make sure your computer is set to “

Q3. What’s the technical support hotline?

Please visit “www.tp-link.com”, find “Support>Contact Technical Support>Hotline Suppor t” for more information.

Obtain an IP address automatically

SSID (TP-LINK_XXX) Password (ABCDEF)

”.

The Range Extender doesn't extend any WiFi network yet.

Please click Next to set up the Range Extender or click Exit to go to the Device Management Page.

Main Router/AP WiFi Network Name(SSID):

Connection Status: Disconnected

Exit

Back

Signal MAC Channel Security

00-0A-EB-74-06-06 1 WPA-PSK

0C-72-2C-B3-A5-2C 1 WPA-PSK

Rescan

Cancel

Connection are available

Not connected

Wireless Network Connetion

Wireless

Connection

Ethernet

Smart TV

Game Console

Desktop

Laptop

Smartphone

Tablet

Back

Method TWO

The TL-WA860RE's single Ethernet port allows the Range Extender to function as a wireless adapter connecting a wired device like Blu-ray players, game consoles, DVRs and smart TVs. At the same time, the device can share the wireless network. Please follow Method ONE or Method TWO to set up the TL-WA860RE first and then refer to the connection diagram to connect to one Ethernet-enabled device.

Setup using your Web Browser

Plug your TL-WA860RE into a power outlet near your Router/AP.

Connect your computer to the TL-WA860REPower on

Connecting via Ethernet Cable

Connecting via Wireless

Wait until the ‘ ’ LED goes from orange to solid green.

1. Disconnect your computer from all wireless networks.

2. Connect the TL-WA860RE to your computer via an Ethernet cable. Then continue to Step 3.

TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX

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Connect automatically Connect

Configuration via your Web Browser

Type “http://tplinkextender.net” in your Web browser and press Enter. Log in to the management page using user name “admin” and password “admin”.

http://tplinkextender.net

1. Disconnect your Ethernet Connection. Click the Wireless Network Connection icon on your desktop.

2. Click the refresh icon and connect to the TL-WA860RE (the default wireless network name is:

TP-LINK_Extender _XXXXXX) and continue to Step 3.

admin

Below are the major steps of the setup process.

Choose Region Wireless Settings Review SettingsStart

a. After logging in, you will see the Quick Setup page.

Choose Region Wireless Settings Review SettingsStart

Main Router/AP WiFi Network Name(SSID):

Main Router/AP MAC Address(BSSID):

WiFi Security Option:

Fill in the WiFi Password of your Main Router/AP:

Range Extender WiFi Network Name(SSID):

c. Fill in the Wi-Fi Password of your main Router/AP. The TL-WA860RE’s

Wi-Fi network name (SSID) can be copied from your main Router/AP name (TP-LINK_XXX) OR BE CUSTOMIZED A NEW ONE (TP-LINK_XXX_EXT).

TP-LINK_XXX

00-0A-EB-74-06-06

Most Secure(WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK)

123456789

Copy from Main Router/AP TP-LINK_XXX

Customize

It may take 5 seconds or more for the login page to pop up. If it does not pop up, refresh the browser, otherwise, please refer to the FAQ > Q2.

Choose Region Wireless Settings Review SettingsStart

Available Wireless Networks:24

Choose SSID

TP-LINK_XXX

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b. Select your Router/AP’s Wi-Fi network, for example, TP-LINK_XXX.

Choose Region Wireless Settings Review SettingsStart

The Range Extender is applying the wireless settings.

Please wait about one minute...

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TP-LINK_XXX_EXT

d. After completing the configuration, please check the ‘ ’ LED lights. It should be solid green, solid orange or flashing orange.

Relocate

Flip this piece of paper. Please refer to Step 3 of

Method ONE.

Enjoy!

Choose TL-WA860RE ’s Wi-Fi network name (TP-LINK_XXX or TP-LINK_XXX_EXT). The TL-WA860RE shares the same Wi-Fi password with your main Router/AP.

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SSID (TP-LINK_XXX) Password (ABCDEF)

SSID (TP-LINK_XXX/ TP-LINK_XXX_EXT)

Password (ABCDEF)

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