User Guide 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender TL-WA855RE REV5.0.
Contents About This Guide..........................................................................................................1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1. 1. 1. 2. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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.
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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 Solid blue The extender is connected to your router’s wireless network and is in a suitable location. Solid red The extender is experiencing poor signal strength. Try relocating it closer to your router. Blinking WPS connection is in progress. Off Power 1. 2. 2. Indication No wireless connection is established.
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 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. Solid On 2. 2. Set Up the Extender 2. 2. 1. Method 1: Via the WPS Button There are three ways to connect to the host network: via the WPS button, via a web browser, or via the Tether app.
Chapter 2 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.
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: 1. For more intuitive location assistance, access extender settings via Tether and go to Tools > Location Assistant. 2.
Chapter 2 2. 2. 3. Set Up Internet Connection 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.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 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.
Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 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 . 6 ) Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy internet.
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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 Network Map 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. • To extend another host network: 1. Go to Wireless and locate the Connect to Host Network section. 2. 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. • To hide the SSID of the extended network: 1. Go to Wireless and locate the Extended Network section. 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.
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 4. Enter a new IP address as needed and leave the Subnet Mask as the default settings. 5. Enter the gateway that is in the same subnet as the IP Address. The gateway is usually the LAN IP address of your extender. 6. Leave the primary and secondary DNS addresses as the default settings. 7. Click SAVE. 3. 4. 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.
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 4. Click SAVE. 3. 5. Set Access Control Access Control allows you to permit or block specific devices from accessing internet for a specific period. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Access Control. 3. Enable Access Control. • To block specific device(s): Note: Devices connected to the extender via an Ethernet cable cannot be blocked. 1. Select Blacklist.
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 2. Click Add. 3. Select the device to be blocked in the online devices list and click ADD. 4. Click SAVE. 5. Now the device is added to the blacklist. You can click blacklist. to remove it from the 6. Or go to Network Map and click the icon of Clients to check the status of connected devices. • Click View Blacklist to see the devices in blacklist. • Click of the corresponding device to add it to the blacklist.
Chapter 3 • Customize Your Network To permit specific device(s): 1. Select Whitelist and click SAVE. 2. Click Add. 3. Select the device to be added in the whitelist. • Select From Device List Select the device from the device list and click ADD. • Add Manually 1 ) Enter the Device Name and MAC Address of the device that you want to add to the whitelist. 2 ) Click ADD.
Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 4. Now the device is added to the blacklist. You can click blacklist. to remove it from the 5. Or go to Network Map and click the icon of Clients to check the status of connected devices. • Click View Whitelist to see the devices in blacklist. • Click of the corresponding device to add it to the blacklist.
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. Ethernet Connection Smart TV 4. 2.
Chapter 4 More Features of Your Extender 5. Go to Quick Setup to configure your extender. 1 ) Configure your wireless settings and click Next. 2 ) Confirm the information and save the picture for sharing network. Then click Finish. Now, you can enjoy Wi-Fi.
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender This chapter presents how to manage and maintain your extender.
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 5. 1. Set Up System Time 5. 1. 1. To get 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. 3.
Chapter 5 5. 1. 2. Manage Your Extender To set up Daylight Saving Time: 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Time Settings and locate the Daylight Saving Time section. 3. Select Enable Daylight Saving Time. 4. Select the Start and End date and time of the daylight saving time at your local time zone. 5. Click SAVE. 5. 2. Control LEDs The LEDs of the extender indicate its activities and status.
Chapter 5 5. 3. Manage Your Extender 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. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Power Schedule. 3. Click Add. 4. Specify a time period in the Power-Off Time field and days for the power-off to repeat, and the extender will be off during this period in the days you specify.
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 5. 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 of our website www.tp-link.com and upgrade the firmware to the latest 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 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Backup & Restore. • To back up configuration settings: • To restore configuration settings: Click BACK UP 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. 1. Click BROWSE to locate the backup configuration file stored on your computer, and click RESTORE. 2.
Chapter 5 5. 6. Manage Your Extender Reboot Your Extender The Reboot feature cleans the cache to enhance the running performance of the extender. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Reboot. • To Reboot Manually • To Reboot Automatically Locate the Reboot section and click Reboot. 1. Locate the Reboot Schedule section and check the box to enable Reboot Schedule. 2.
Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Change Login Password. 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. 8. 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.
FAQ Q1. How to reset the extender to its factory default settings? • With the extender powered on, use a pin to press the RESET button for 1 second. The extender will reboot. • Log in to the extender’s web management page. Go to Settings > System Tools > Restore & Backup and click Factory Restore. Q2. What can I do if I forgot my login password? Refer to FAQ > Q1 to reset the extender, and create a new password for future logins. Note: The extender must be reconfigured after a reset to access internet.
3. Connect all of your devices to the extended network, and make sure the router’s Link LED remains lit. 4. On your router, add all the Online Devices’ MAC addresses to your router’s MAC filter table. 5. Enable the router’s MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL to complete the configuration.
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FCC compliance information statement Product Name: 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender Model Number: TL-WA855RE Responsible Party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc. Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. “To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations.
CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power) 2400 MHz -2483.5 MHz (20dBm) EU Declaration of Conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863.
Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. Industry Canada Statement CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Korea Warning Statements 당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.
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