TP Link WA850REV7 User Manual

User Guide

300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender TL-WA850RE

REV7.0.0 1910012585

Contents
About This Guide..........................................................................................................	1

Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1. 1. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 1. 2. Appearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 1. 2. 1.LED Explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 1. 2. 2.Port and Button Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Chapter 2. Set Up Internet Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2. 1.	Power On the Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			. .7
2. 2.	Set Up the Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			.7
	2.	2.	1.Method 1: Via the WPS Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.7
	2.	2.	2.Method 2: Via the TP-Link Tether App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.8
	2.	2.	3.Method 3: Via a Web Browser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10

Chapter 3. Customize Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3. 1. Check Internet Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 3. 2. Configure Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 3. 3. Change LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 3. 4. Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 3. 5. Set Access Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Chapter 4. More Features of Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4. 1. Use Your Extender as a Wireless Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 4. 2. Transform Your Existing Wired Network to a Wireless One. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 4. 2. 1.To Set Up the Extender as an Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Chapter 5. Manage Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

5. 1. Set Up System Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 5. 1. 1.To get system time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 5. 1. 2.To set up Daylight Saving Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

5. 2. Control LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 5. 3. Power Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 5. 4. Upgrade the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 5. 5. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 5. 6. Change Login Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 5. 7. System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

FAQ.................................................................................................................................

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About This Guide

This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide provides instructions for quick internet setup, while this guide contains details of each function and demonstrates how to configure them.

Note: Features available in the router may vary by model and software version. Router availability may also vary by region or ISP. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual Router experience.

Conventions

In this guide the following conventions are used:

	Convention	Description
	Underlined	Underlined words or phrases are hyperlinks and You can click to redirect to a website or
		a specific section.
	Teal	Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in teal, including the menus,
		items, buttons, and so on.

The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page. For example,

>Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering means the MAC Filtering function page is under the Wireless menu that is located in the Advanced tab.

	Note:		Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.
		Tips:	Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.
symbols on the web			•	click to edit the corresponding entry.
page			•	click to delete the corresponding entry.

*Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage per ft2 are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection quality, and client condition.

More Info

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.

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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.

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Chapter 1

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

Chapter 1

GettoKnowAboutYourExtender

1. 1. 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.

Easy Installation & Quick Position

The extender works with any standard wireless router. Instantly connect the extender to a router by pressing the router’s WPS button (if available) followed by the extender’s WPS button. Alternatively, follow the Quick Setup instructions on the extender’s web management page.

Once the extender is connected to a router, you can relocate it to your preferred location with no furthure configuration required. The intelligent signal light can help to find the best location.

Easy Management with the Tether APP

Tether provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage your extender with your smart devices.

1. 2. Appearance

Note: The provided plug may differ from the picture due to different regional power specifications.

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GettoKnowAboutYourExtender

1. 2. 1. LED Explanation

You can check the extender’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.

	Name						Status	Indication
							On/Off	The extender is connected or not connected to your router’s
		RE						wireless network.
							Blinking	WPS connection is in progress.
	Wireless						On/Off	The extender’s wireless function is enabled or disabled.
	Power						On/Off	The extender is on or off.
							Blinking	The system is starting up or firmware upgrade is progress.
							On/Off	Indicates the Wi-Fi connection between the extender and the
	(Signal Strength)							router. More lit LEDs indicates a better signal strength.
	Ethernet						On/Off	The Ethernet port is connected or not connected to a powered-
								on device.

1. 2. 2.	Port and Button Description
Ports or Buttons		Description
		Press the WPS button on your host router, and immediately press the	button
(WPS Button)		on the extender for 1 second. The RE LED of the extender should change from
		blinking to solid on, indicating successful WPS connection.
RESET Button		With the extender powered on, use a pin to press the RESET button for 1
		second. The extender will reset and reboot.
Ethernet Port		Connect your Ethernet-only device to the Ethernet port of the extender to join
		the network.

Note: Make sure the device is being used within 0-35 and stored within -40-70 .

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Chapter 2

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

Chapter 2

Set Up Internet Connection

2. 1. Power On the Extender

Plug the extender into an electrical outlet near your host router, and then wait until the Power LED turns solid on.

Note: For safety, we suggest that you plug the extender in upright directions as shown below.

Wait until the Wireless

LED turns solid on.

2. 2. Set Up the Extender

There are three ways to connect to the host network: via the WPS button, via a web browser, or via the Tether app.

2. 2. 1. Method 1: Via the WPS Button

Use this way if your router has a WPS button. The button might look like one of these:

.

1.Press the WPS button on your host router, and then press the button on the extender for 1 second within 2 minutes.

Note:

For more information about using WPS button on your host router, please refer to the router’s user guide.

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 or Method 3: Via a Web Browser.

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Set Up Internet Connection

3.The extender uses your router’s network name with _EXT at the end and shares the same password as your router.

Extended Network Name:

Router’s network name with _EXT at the end

Password:

Same as your router

Note:

If you want to customize the extended network name, refer to Configure Wireless Network.

4. Relocate your extender for optimal Wi-Fi coverage and performance.

1 ) Plug in the extender about halfway between your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone. The location you choose must be within the range of the host network.

2 ) Wait for about 2 minutes until at least three Signal Strength LEDs turn solid on. If not, relocate the extender closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.

Best

	5		4
			3	Good ≥ 3 LEDs light up
	1		2

Router	Devices
	Halfway

5. 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.

OR

2.Go to Wi-Fi Settings and connect your device to the extender’s wireless network: TP-Link_Extender.

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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.

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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.

Connections are available

Wireless Network Connection

TP-Link_Extender

√ Connect automatically MyHome

• For Mac OS X Users

1 ) Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any).

2 ) Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top right corner of the screen, and connect to the extender’s network: TP-Link_Extender.

Wi-Fi: On

Turn Wi-Fi O

TP-Link_Extender

MyHome

Join Other Network...

Create Network...

Open Network Preferences...

2.Follow the instructions of Quick Setup Wizard to connect the extender to your host router.

1) Launch a web browser, enter http://tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254 in the address field, create a password for future logins, and click Start.

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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. If the password is right, click Confirm.

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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 .

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