RE
Wireless
Power
Ethernet
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Wireless
On/Off: The extender’s wireless
function is on or off.
Power
On/Off: The extender is on or off.
Ethernet
On/Off: The Ethernet port is
connected or not connected.
Indicates the Wi-Fi connection
between the extender and the
router. More lit LEDs indicate a
better signal strength.
(Signal Strength)
RE
On/Off: The extender is
connected or not connected to
the router.
Blinking: WPS connection is in
process.
Quick
Installation
Guide
Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Option ONE
LED Explanations
TL-WA850RE
Applicable Model:
Wait until the LEDs are lit. Make sure the
extender is in a location with 3 or more
LEDs lit. If not, relocate it closer to the
router to achieve better signal quality.
Plug in the extender about halfway between
your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone. The
location you choose must be within the
range of your host network.
Relocate
1
2
≥
3
LEDs lit on
1
2
3
4
5
Slow/Unstable
Good
Best
Host Network
Host Router
Clients
Extended Network
The extender adds _EXT to the end of the host network’s SSID and shares
the same Wi-Fi password.
Enjoy!
MyHome MyHome_EXT
Option TWO: Your router doesn’t support WPS or you are not sure.
WPS
Option ONE: Your router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). The WPS button of a router might look like one of these: .
Plug the extender into an eletrical outlet
near your router.
The RE LED should
turn solid on.
If not, please use Option
TWO.
RE
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.
Press the WPS button on your router.
Power on Connect
1
Press the button on your extender
within 2 minutes.
2
Wait until the
Wireless LED turns
solid on.
Wireless
Power
Tether app provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage your extender with your iOS or
Android devices.
Block unwelcome devices
Turn on/off LEDs
on the phone
Modify current settingsSetup the extender
TP-LINK Tether App
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.
How to
begin?
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
your Ethernet-only device to the extender via an Ethernet cable.
Entertainment Adapter
Ethernet Connection
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