connected or not connected to the router. Indicates the Wi-Fi connection between the extender and the
Installation Blinking: WPS connection is in
process. Wireless RE router. More lit LEDs indicate a better signal strength.
Guide Wireless On/Off: The extender’s wireless Power Ethernet function is on or off. On/Off: The Ethernet port is
REV2.1.0 Ethernet connected or not connected.
Power
7106506470 Applicable Model: On/Off: The extender is on or off. TL-WA850RE
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.
Option ONE Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Power on Connect Plug the extender into an eletrical outlet 1 Press the WPS button on your router. 2 Press the button on your extender near your router. within 2 minutes. The RE LED should turn solid on. If not, please use Option Wait until the TWO. RE Wireless LED turns solid on.
Wireless
Power
1. Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default, if the WPS method fails, please use Option TWO. 2. For more information about using WPS on your router, please refer to the router manufacturer's user guide.
Relocate 1 Plug in the extender about halfway between Best your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone. The 5 location you choose must be within the 4 range of the host network. Host Network Extended Network 3 Good ≥3 LEDs lit on 2 Wait until the LEDs are lit. Make sure the 1 2 extender is in a location with 3 or more Host Router Clients LEDs lit. If not, relocate it closer to the Slow/Unstable
router to achieve better signal quality.
Enjoy! MyHome MyHome The extended network shares the same network name and password as those of your host network.
Entertainment Adapter TP-LINK Tether App
The extender can be used as a wireless adapter to connect any Ethernet-only device such Tether app provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage your extender with your iOS or as a Blu-ray player, game console, DVR, or smart TV to your Wi-Fi network. Android devices. Note: AP mode of the extender is not supported by the Tether. 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. Setup the extender Modify current settings
Ethernet Connection Turn on/off LEDs Block unwelcome devices on the phone Tether
How to 1. Download the Tether app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Smart TV Game Console Desktop 2. Ensure your device is wirelessly connected to the extender or to the host router. Router begin? 3. Launch the app and start managing your extended network. Scan to download Option TWO Using a Web Browser
Power on Connect to the extender
Plug the extender into an eletrical outlet For Windows Users For Mac OS X Users near your router. Connections are available Wi-Fi: On Turn Wi-Fi Off Wireless Network Connection TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX Wait until the TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX MyHome Wireless LED turns √ Connect automatically Connect solid on. Join Other Network... MyHome Create Network... Wireless Open Network Preferences...
Power 1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any). 1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your Mac (if any). 2. Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to the 2. Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top right corner of the extender’s network TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX. screen and connect to the extender’s network TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX.
Configure
1 Launch a web browser and type http://tplinkrepeater.net in the 2 Create an account for secure management purpose, address bar. Enter admin (all lowercase) for both Username and and then click Confirm. Password, and then click Login. Create a new username and password. http://tplinkrepeater.net If the login window does not New Username: Username admin pop up, please refer New Password: to the FAQ > Q1. Low Middle High admin Confirm Password:
Login Confirm
3 Select your router’s 2.4GHz Network and enter its 4 Either keep the host SSID or customize it for 5 Verify your wireless settings and click Save. wireless password (NOT the account password the 2.4GHz extended network, and click Next. And then check the RE LED. you just created for management). Then click Next.
Wireless Settings Wireless Settings
RE 2.4GHz Host Network Summary 2.4GHz Host Network Summary The RE LED should Please select 2.4GHz host network. turn on and stay solid. ID SSID Signal MAC Address Security Extended 2.4GHz SSID: MyHome Copy Host SSID If not, please refer to 1 MyHome 00:0A:EB:13:09:19 Hide SSID broadcast FAQ > Q3. Host 2.4GHz password: 12345678 Next Note: The extended 2.4GHz password is the same as your Host password.
3 TP-LINK_1 C0:4A:00:D1:0F:22
Exit Other... Rescan Back Next
Relocate Enjoy! Flip this piece of paper, and refer to The extended network shares the same Wi-Fi password as that of your host network, but may Step 3 of Option ONE. have different network name if you have customized it during the configuration.
Q1. Why can't I access the login page after entering http://tplinkrepeater.net in the Q3. Why doesn’t the RE LED light up after I completed Option TWO? browser? A1: You may have entered an incorrect Wi-Fi password of your host network during the A1: Make sure your computer is connected to the extended network. configuration. Log into the extender’s web management page to check the password A2: Make sure your computer is set to obtain an IP address and DNS server address and try again. automatically. A2: The extender may be out-of-range. Please move it closer to the router. A3: Use the IP address to access the extender. The default IP is 192.168.0.254. If the extender A3: Reset the extender and go through the configuration again. has connected to the router, you should go to your router’s DHCP client list to obtain the extender’s current IP address. Q4. I enabled a wireless MAC filter, wireless access control, or access control list A4: Reset the extender and connect to its wireless network. Enter http://tplinkrepeater.net or (ACL) on my router, what should I do before configuring and using the extender? 192.168.0.254 in the web browser and press Enter. A: If your have enabled those features of your host router, you may need to disable them first, and then follow Option ONE or Option TWO to complete the configuration. Q2. How do I reset the extender? For details, please visit www.tp-link.com and refer to the FAQ section in the extender’s A: With the extender powered on, use a pin to press the RESET button until all the LEDs User Guide. turn on momentarily. Then release the button.
