9100112 RE Easy Wi-Fi Extension Flexible Placement 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender with AC Passthrough TL-WA860RE 1910011428 REV 2.0.
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Contents Appearance .......................................................................1 LED Explanation ...................................................................... 1 Button and Port Explanation .................................................... 2 Positioning the Extender .......................................................... 2 Connect the Extender to the Internet .................................3 Before You Begin .....................................................................
1 Appearance This chapter covers the following topics: LED Explanation Button and Port Explanation Positioning the Extender ON/OFF WPS RESET LEDs LED Explanation LED Status Green Signal Note: In this User Guide, we take TL-WA860RE (European Version) for example. Image may differ from actual products. WPS Red Indication The extender is connected to the router, and is in a good location. The extender is connected to the router, but is too far away from the router.
Power Off No active connection. ON The extender is on. Blinking Off Gaming console and so on. Please note that this port is not allowed to be connected with router. The extender is booting. The extender is off. Button and Port Explanation ON/OFF Button: This button is used to turn on/off the extender.
2 Before You Begin Connect the Extender to the Internet Please read this chapter carefully before using the device. 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.
Basic Requirements Place your 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. Unplug your extender 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 extender should be 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉). Operating humidity of the extender should be 10%~90%RH (Noncondensing).
blinking. Enjoy! The extender shares the same wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password as your router. 3 If the LED does not turn solid green (or orange), please use Option Two: Using Web Browser. Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default, if the WPS connection fails, please use Option Two: Using Web Browser. Relocate 1) Plug the extender into an electrical outlet about halfway between your router (Host Network) and the Wi-Fi dead zone.
● For Mac OS X Users 1) Diconnect the Ethernet (wired) connection 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 LINK_Extender_XXXXXX). 2 network (e.g. TP- Connect to the Extender ● For Windows Users 1) Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer (if any). 2) Click the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar 3) Click the refresh icon and connect to the extender's network (e.g. TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX).
3) Select your router's 2.4GHz host network and enter the password, then click Next. 2) Create a new username and password to log in the web management page, then click Confirm.
4) Either copy the host’s SSID or customize it for the extended 2.4GHz network, then click Next. Enjoy! The extended network shares the same Wi-Fi password as your host network, but may have different wireless network name if you customize the name during the configuration. Using the extender as an USB Adapter 5) Verify your wireless settings and click Save.
Set the extender as an AP 1 Connect the extender to your router 3 Change the SSID and Password (Optional) Go to Settings > Wireless > Wireless Settings page, configure the extender as the picture shows below, and click Save. Power on the extender, and connect it to your router’s Ethernet port with an Ethernet cable. 2 Set the extender to AP mode 1) Connect your computer to your extender’s wireless network. 2) Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.
1) Select the security version. WPA2-PSK is recommended. 2) Select the encryption type. TKIP is NOT recommended if the extender operates in 802.11n mode, because TKIP is not supported by the 802.11n specification and the WPS function. 3) Enter a new password in the Password field. If WEP is selected, 4 3) Select the key type. 64-bit allows you to enter 10 hexadecimal digits or 5 ASCII characters into the Key Value field.
2) Enable the WPS function of the AP. 3) Select Push Button at WPS Wizard section, and click Connect. 3) Select PIN code at WPS Wizard section, enter the client’s WPS PIN code and click Connect. 4) “Connect successfully” will appear on this page, which means that your client device has connected to the AP by WPS. Method THREE: Enter the AP’s PIN code on your client 4) Immediately push the WPS button on your client device.
4) On your client device, enter the AP’s PIN code. When the AP (extender)’s LED is solid on, the client device has successfully connected to the AP.
3 Current Status of the Extender 1) Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to Settings > Status page. View the Information of the Extender 2) You can view the network connection status in this page. ● The normal status. ● The extender is failed to connect to the wireless network of your router.
● The extender is failed to connect to the NTP server, or obtain the DNS server address. Please check your host network. Wireless Icon Explanation Name Information about the Host Network, the Extender and the Clients 1. Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to Instructions The wireless is on and encrypted. Settings > Status page. 2. Click the icons of your router, the extender and clients. The detailed informations of the corresponding icon are displayed below.
4 Extend another Network Manage the Extended Network and Security Settings If you want to extend another network, you can refer to the following steps to finish it quickly. 1. Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to Settings > Wireless > Connect to Network page. 2. Enable Connect to 2.4GHz Network. Then click Wireless Scanner to scan the wireless network you want to extend.
3. Select the network you want to extend from the list. 4. Once a network is selected, the SSID and security settings of that network will automatically be filled in. If the host network is encrypted, enter the password and click Save. When Host 2.4GHz Security is WEP, please select the index same as the host network. 5. Relocate If the network you want to extend is on but not shown in the list, please try the steps below. Move the extender closer to your router.
Customize the Extended SSID Secure the Extended Network On the Extended Network page, you can change and hide the wireless network name (SSID) of the extender, as well as enable or disable the wireless network of the extender. Change your Admin Account 1. Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to Settings > Wireless > Extended Network page. 2. Either click Copy Host SSID or create a new name using up to 32 1. Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.
select them and click Block to add them at the same time. Block / Allow Network Access from Specific Clients For increased security, you can restrict access to the extended network by allowing only specific wireless devices in the pre-set white list, or preventing the devices in the pre-set black list, from connecting to the extended network. Blacklist Mode The devices in the Blacklist are not allowed to connect to the extender. 1. Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.
Whitelist Mode Only the devices in the Whitelist are allowed to connect to the extender. 1. Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Access Control page. 2. Click the button to enable the Access Control function. 3. Select Whitelist as default access mode, then click Save. 4. Click Add to add a device manually into the whitelist. (2) Enter the Device Name. (3) Enter the device’s MAC Address. (4) Select the type of Effective Time.
Modify or Remove a Device in the Blacklist/Whitelist Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Access Control page. In the Devices in Blacklist / Whitelist part: ● ● Click the icon address. , and then you can modify the device name and mac Click the icon to remove one device from the list. For several devices, select them and click Delete to remove them at the same time. Change Wi-Fi Coverage (1) Enter the Device Name.
Settings > Network page. 2. Select Use the following IP address, then enter the IP address and gateway manually. Change the Extender’s IP Address By default, the extender is set to obtain an IP address automatically from the front router. If you want to use a specific IP address appropriate to your network demand, please refer to the steps below. IP Address: Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation (192.168.0.254 by default).
DHCP Server The extender can be configured as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server to assign IP addresses automatically to the clients on the LAN. Set the DHCP Server 1. Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to Settings > Network page. automatically be turn on or off according to the DHCP settings of the host network. ● If you select on, please configure it manually.
Client Name: The name of the DHCP client. MAC Address: The MAC address of the DHCP client. Assigned IP Address: The IP address that is assigned to the client by the DHCP server. Lease Time: The time duration that the IP address is leased to the DHCP client. Click Refresh to refresh the DHCP Client List.
5 Power Schedule For power-saving purpose, you can power off the extender according to the preset time schedule by enabling this power schedule function. Manage the Extender 1. Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Power Schedule page. 2.
Time Settings The extender obtain the current time from the Internet automatically. You can set the time zone of your location via the Time Settings page. 1. Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to Settings > System Tools > Time Settings page. 2. Select the Time Zone of your location, then click Save. (1) Select Enable Daylight Saving Time to enable this function. (2) Select the correct Start date and time when daylight saving time starts at your local time zone.
4. Click Save to save your settings. Firmware Upgrade 4. Click Upgrade. The upgrade takes a few minutes to complete and the extender will automatically reboot itself when finished. Please DO NOT power off the extender during the upgrade process. 1. On your computer, download the latest firmware file from our support page at http://tp-link.com. 2. Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to Settings > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade page. 3.
Factory Default Restore 1. Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to Settings > System Tools > Backup & Restore page. 2. Click Factory Restore to reset your extender to its factory default Please DO NOT power off the extender during the backup process. settings. Restore configurations 1) Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to Settings > System Tools > Backup & Restore page. 2) Click Browse to select your backup file.
level. 3. Click Save Log to save all the logs in txt file to your computer. Reboot 1. Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net. 2. Click Reboot on the top right corner to reboot the extender. Logout If you have logged into the web management page http://tplinkrepeater.net, click Logout in the top right corner to log out safely.
6 Factory Default Settings Appendix This chapter covers the following topics: Factory Default Settings Troubleshooting Specifications Glossary Name Status Username admin Password admin IP Address 192.168.0.254 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Domain http://tplinkrepeater.net SSID TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX Wireless Security Disabled Access Control Disabled Troubleshooting T1.
● Option Two: Log into the extender's web management page, and go to System Tools > Restore & Backup page, click Factory Restore. Once the extender is reset, the current configurations will be erasered and you need to reconfigure it. When a device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of the device shown on the router is translated to another MAC address.
can obtain an IP address from your target wireless network and thus access the Internet, either via TL-WA860RE or without. T6. Will the extender work if I connect the ETHERNET port of it to the router via Ethernet cable? Sorry, it won’t work. The extender is designed to connect wirelessly to the router, while the ETHERNET port is designed to connect with a wired device, like Internet TV, Gaming console, DVR and so on. T7.
Glossary ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● packet that can be transmitted. ● 802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to as Wi-Fi networks. 802.
"passphrase" as with WEP. But, using TKIP, WPA-Personal automatically changes the keys at a preset time interval, making it much more difficult for hackers to find and exploit them. The Wi-Fi Alliance will call this, WPAPersonal.
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The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body. Canadian Compliance Statement CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Korea Warning Statements 당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The product carries the CE Mark: For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender with AC Passthrough Model No.
