TP-Link TL-WA855RE Quick Installation Manual

Quick Installation Guide Power on Connect 7106506184 REV1.1.0 Press the WPS button on your router. TL-WA855RE Quick Setup using the WPS Button Option ONE Applicable Model: Relocate Wait about 1 minute until the LED is lit with a solid green. If not, relocate it closer to the router to achieve better signal quality. Plug in the extender halfway between your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone. Wait about 30 seconds until the LED changes to solid red. Press the button, the LED starts blinking. The extender adds _EXT to the end of the host network’s SSID and uses the same Wi-Fi password. Enjoy! MyHome MyHome_EXT 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 the extender to your Ethernet-only device via an Ethernet cable. Entertainment Adapter The LED should turn solid green, indicating successful connection. If not, please use Option TWO. Tether app provides a simple, intuitive way to access, manage your extender using your iOS or Android devices. 1. Download the Tether app from the Apple App Store or Google 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. TP-LINK Tether App Block unwelcome devices Turn on/off the LED on the phone Modify current settings Setup the extender Tether How to begin? Note: AP mode of the extender is not supported by the Tether. LED Explanation Status Indication Green Red The extender is connected to the router, and is in a good location. Orange The extender is connected to the router, but is too far away from the router. No active connection. (On) Green WPS connection is in progress, or the extender is initializing. (Blinking) -- The extender is off. (Off) Color 1 2 1 2 WPS is an easier way to extend your host network. We recommend you to use this way if your host router has a WPS button. The button might look like one of these: . Otherwise, please use Option TWO. Host Network Host Router Clients Extended Network Orange: Too far away Green: Good location Smart TV Game Console Ethernet Connection Desktop Router Scan to download 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.

Option TWO Plug in next to your router. Power on Connect to the extender Wait about 30 seconds until the LED changes to solid red. For Windows Users 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 TP-LINK_WA855RE. Connection are available Not connected Wireless Network Connection Connect automatically Connect TP-LINK_WA855RE √ Relocate Enjoy! Unless you customized the extended network name during the configuration, the extender adds _EXT to the end of the host network’s SSID and uses the same Wi-Fi password. Flip this piece of paper, and refer to Step 3 of Option ONE. Configure Verify your wireless settings and click Save. Then check the LED. Launch a web browser and type http://tplinkrepeater.net in the address field. Enter admin (all lowercase) for both Username and Password, then click Login. Either keep the default SSID or customize it for extended 2.4GHz network, then click Next. Select your router’s 2.4GHz Network and enter its wireless password (NOT the account password you just created for management), then click Next. http://tplinkrepeater.net admin Login admin If the login window does not pop up, please refer to the FAQ > Q1. Host 2.4GHz Password: Please select 2.4GHz host network. 2.4GHz Host Network Wireless Settings Summary Other... Back Rescan Next ID 1 3 SSID MyHome TP-LINK_1 MAC Address 00:0A:EB:13:09:19 C0:4A:00:D1:0F:22 Signal Security 12345678 The LED should turn solid green, indicating successful connection. If not, please refer to FAQ > Q3. ©2016 TP-LINK A1: You may have entered the incorrect Wi-Fi password of your host network during the configuration. Please log into the extender’s web management page to check the password and try again. A2: Reset the extender and go through the configuration again. Q3. Why the LED doesn't turn solid green (or orange) after I completed Option TWO? A1: Make sure your computer is connected to the extended network. A2: Make sure your computer is set to obtain an IP address automatically. A3: Use the IP address to access the extender. The default IP is 192.168.0.254. If the extender has connected to the router, you should go to your router’s DHCP client list to obtain the extender’s current IP address. A4: Reset the extender and connect to its wireless network, enter http://tplinkrepeater.net or 192.168.0.254 in the web browser and press Enter. If the problem still exists, please refer to the FAQ at www.tp-link.com for detailed instructions. Q1. Why can't I see the login page after entering http://tplinkrepeater.net in the browser? A: While the extender is powered on, use a pin to press the RESET button, the LED should turn off momentarily, then release the button. Q2. How do I reset the extender? 1 3 4 5 Create an account for secure management purpose, then click Confirm. 2 Create a new username and password. New Username: New Password: Confirm Password: Low Middle High Confirm Username MyHome_EXT Extended 2.4GHz SSID: Hide SSID broadcast Note: The extended 2.4GHz password is the same as your host password. Back Next Copy Host SSID 2.4GHz Host Network Wireless Settings Summary 10:31 1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your Mac (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_WA855RE. For Mac OS X Users Wi-Fi: On Turn Wi-Fi Off TP-LINK_Router Join Other Network... Create Network... Open Network Preferences... TP-LINK_WA855RE A: If your host router’s wireless MAC filter, wireless access control, or access control list (ACL) is enabled, you may need further settings on the router so that devices connected to the extended Wi-Fi have no problem to access the Internet. For details, please visit www.tp-link.com and refer to the FAQ section in the extender’s User Guide. Q4. I enabled a wireless MAC filter, wireless access control, or access control list (ACL) on my router, what should I do before configuring and using the extender?