User Guide 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender with AC Passthrough TL-WA860RE REV4.0.
Contents About This Guide..........................................................................................................1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1. 1. 1. 2. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. When using this guide, please notice that features of the extender may vary slightly depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location, language, and internet service provider.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Extender This chapter introduces what the extender can do and its appearance.
Get to Know About Your Extender Chapter 1 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.
Get to Know About Your Extender Chapter 1 1. 2. 1. LED Explanation You can check the extender’s working status by following the LED Explanation table. Name (Signal) Status Green The extender is connected to your router’s wireless network and is in a suitable location. Red The extender is experiencing poor signal strength. Try relocating it closer to your router. Off No wireless connection is established. On/Off WPS Flashing On (Power) 1. 2. 2.
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.
Chapter 2 2. 1. Set Up Internet Connection Quick Setup Power on Plug the extender into an electrical outlet next to your host router, and then wait until the Power LED changes to solid on. Note: For safety, we suggest that you plug the extender in upright direction as shown below. Connect to the host network There are two ways to connect to the host network: via the WPS button or via a web browser. Using the WPS button is an easier way to extend your host network.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 2. Wait until the WPS LED changes from blinking to solid on, which indicates that the WPS connection is successful. If it doesn’t, please refer to Method Two: Via a Web Browser. 3. Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy internet. The extended network may use the same SSID as that of the host network or add _EXT to the end of the host SSID, but the password is shared.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Wi-Fi: On Turn Wi-Fi Off 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, and create a password for future login attempts. Then click Start. Tips: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 3 ) Either keep the default SSID (network name) or customize it for the extended network, and then click Next. 4 ) Verify your wireless settings and click Save.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 5 ) Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy internet. The extended network shares the same wireless password as that of your host network, but may have different network name if you have customized the SSID during the configuration. Tips: Since the performance of the extended network will be affected by the distance between extender and host router, we highly recommend you to relocate your extender referring to Position Your Extender.
Chapter 2 2. 2. Set Up Internet Connection Position Your Extender Please follow the instructions below to achieve optimal performance of the extender. 1. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet between your host router and the Wi-Fi “dead“ zone. The location you choose must be within the range of your existing host network LED turns solid green. If not, relocate it closer to the router to 2. Wait until the achieve better signal quality.
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network This chapter guides you on how to configure network settings that are available for this extender.
Chapter 3 3. 1. Customize Your Network Check Internet Status You can view the internet status of your extender to check whether you have successfully set up the extended network(s). 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > Status to view the internet status of your extender. • The extender is functioning normally. • The extender is not connected to the host network.
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. ¾¾ To extend another host network: 1. Go to Settings > Wireless > Connect to Network. 2. Enable Connect to 2.4GHz Network and click Wireless Scanner to find all available networks. 3. Select the host network you want to extend. Note: If the network you want to extend is on but not listed, please try the following steps. 1.
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network Note: If you have changed the wireless settings via a wireless device, you will be disconnected after the settings are applied. Please write down the new SSID for future use. ¾¾ To hide the SSID of the extended network: 1. Go to Settings > Wireless > Extended Network. 2. Select Hide SSID broadcast, and the corresponding SSID will not be displayed when wireless devices scan for local wireless networks. Devices must join the network manually in order to connect. 3.
Chapter 3 3. 4. Customize Your Network Specify DHCP Server Settings By default, the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server is enabled and the extender acts as a DHCP server; it dynamically assigns TCP/IP parameters to client devices from the IP Address Pool. You can change the settings of the DHCP Server if necessary. 1. Visit http://tplinkepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > Network.
Chapter 3 3. 5. Customize Your Network Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage You can set the extender’s Wi-Fi coverage depending on how large you want your Wi-Fi area to be. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Wi-Fi Coverage. 3. Select Min, Mid or Max to adjust your Wi-Fi coverage of the extender. 4. Click Save. 3. 6.
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 2. Select the device to be blocked in the Online Devices table by ticking the corresponding checkbox. 3. Click Block and the selected device(s) will be added to the Devices in Blacklist table. 4. Click in the Devices in Blacklist table to set the Effective Time for a certain entry as needed. 5. Click OK. ¾¾ To permit specific device(s): 1. Select Whitelist and click Save.
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 2. Click Add in the Devices in Whitelist table. Enter the Device Name and MAC Address. And you can set the Effective Time for a certain entry as needed. 3. Click OK.
Chapter 4 More Features of Your Extender This chapter explains how to use the extender as a wireless adapter and as an access point.
Chapter 4 4. 1. More Features of Your Extender Use Your Extender as a Wireless Adapter The extender can be used as a wireless adapter to connect any wired-only device, such as a Blu-ray player, game console, DVR, or smart TV, to your wireless network. After configuration, you can connect an Ethernet-enabled device to the extender via an Ethernet cable. Note: Extenders that have no Ethernet port do not support this feature. Smart TV 4. 2.
Chapter 4 More Features of Your Extender 4. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 5. Go to Quick Setup to configure your extender. 1 ) Configure your wireless settings and click Next. 2 ) Confirm the information and click Finish. Now, you can enjoy Wi-Fi. 4. 2. 2. To Connect Your Wireless Devices to the Extender via WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) provides an easier way to set up a secure Wi-Fi connection.
Chapter 4 More Features of Your Extender 4. Connect via WPS: • AP’s PIN: Enable AP’s PIN and enter the PIN on your device. You can click Generate to get a new PIN or click Default to restore the PIN to its factory one. • Push Button (Recommended): Click Connect and push the WPS button on the client device. • PIN code: Enter the client’s PIN, and click Connect.
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender This chapter presents how to manage and maintain your extender.
Chapter 5 5. 1. Manage Your Extender Set Up System Time The System Time of the extender will be used for time-based functions such as the Power Schedule function. If you have enabled the Daylight Saving Time feature, the system time will be sychronized with the daylight saving time you configure. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Time Settings. ¾¾ To get system time: 1.
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > LED Control. ¾¾ To specify a time period when LEDs are off: 1. Select Night Mode. 2. Specify a time period in the LED Off Time field, and the LEDs will be off during this period. 3. Click Save. 5. 3. Power Schedule The Power Schdule feature allows you to specify a time period during which the extender is off. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2.
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 3. Click Save. 5. 4. Upgrade the Firmware TP-Link is committed to improving product features, giving you a better network experience. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page at our website www.tp-link.com and upgrade the extender to the latest firmware version. Note: 1. Make sure the latest firmware file is matched with the hardware version (as shown in the download section of the Support page). 2.
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender ¾¾ To backup configuration settings: Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A ‘.bin’ file of the current settings will be stored on your computer. ¾¾ To restore configuration settings: 1. Click Browse to locate the backup configuration file stored on your computer, and click Restore. 2. Wait a few minutes for the restore and reboot. Note: During the restore process, do not power off or reset the extender.
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 3. Enter the old password, then the new password twice (both case-sensitive) and click Save. 4. Use the new password for future logins. 5. 7. System Log If the extender is not working normally, you can save the system log and send it to our technical support team. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > System Log. ¾¾ To save the system log locally: 1.
FAQ Q1. How do I reset the extender to its factory default settings? • With the extender powered on, use a pin to press the RESET button until all the LEDs turn on momentarily and then release the button. • Log in to the extender’s web management page. Go to Settings > System Tools > Restore & Backup and click Factory Restore. Q2. What should I do if I forget my login password? Refer to FAQ > Q1 to reset the extender, and create a new password for future login attempts.
the extender? 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. If your router’s MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL is enabled, the devices connected to the extender cannot get an IP address from the extender and cannot access internet. To solve this problem, please follow the steps below: 1. Log in to your router and disable the MAC filter, wireless access control or ACL.
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