TP-Link TL-WA854RE Manual

Introduction ........................................................................ 1
Product Overview .................................................................... 1
What can your Extender do ................................................. 1
Support for the 802.11n wireless technology ...................... 1
Main Features ..................................................................... 2
Appearance ............................................................................ 2
Connect the Extender to the Internet ................................. 4
Before You Begin .................................................................... 4
Basic Requirements ................................................................ 5
Quick Setup ............................................................................ 5
Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) .................................... 5
Using your Web Browser ..................................................... 7
View the Information of the Extender .............................. 11
View the Extender’s Current Status ...................................... 11
View the Information about the Host Network, the Extender and
the Clients ............................................................................. 12
Manage the Extended Network and Security Settings .... 13
Extend another Network ....................................................... 13
Extender Settings .................................................................. 15
Manage the Extender’s Wi-Fi Security Settings .................... 16
Change your Admin Account ............................................. 16
Control the Wireless Devices Access to the Extender ....... 16
Change the Extender’s IP Address ....................................... 19
DHCP Server ........................................................................ 19
Settings .............................................................................. 19
View the DHCP Client List ................................................. 20
Manage the Extender ..................................................... 22
LED Control ........................................................................... 22
Firmware Upgrade ................................................................. 23
Backup & Restore ................................................................. 23
Factory Defaults .................................................................... 24
System Log ........................................................................... 24
Reboot ................................................................................... 25
Logout ................................................................................... 25
Appendix ......................................................................... 26
Factory Defaults .................................................................... 26
Troubleshooting .................................................................... 27
Specifications ........................................................................ 28
Glossary ................................................................................ 28
Contents

TP-Link TL-WA854RE Specifications

General

5 GHz	No
2.4 GHz	Yes
Modulation	-
Frequency band	2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Receiver sensitivity	70M: -68dBm@10% PER\\r 130M: -68dBm@10% PER\\r 108M: -68dBm@10% PER\\r 54M: -68dBm@10% PER\\r 11M: -85dBm@8% PER\\r 6M: -88dBm@10% PER\\r 1M: -90dBm@8% PER
Maximum data transfer rate	300 Mbit/s
Certification	CE, RoHS
Product color	White
Antennas quantity	2
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)
Security algorithms	128-bit WEP, 152-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)	3 W
Type	Network repeater
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100 Mbit/s
Maximum transfer distance	- m
Compatible operating systems	Microsoft Windows 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7, 8, Mac OS, NetWare, UNIX or Linux.
Transmitting power (CE)	15 dBm
Harmonized System (HS) code	85171800
Wi-Fi band	Single-band (2.4 GHz)
Cabling technology	10/100Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Package depth	101.5 mm
Package width	156.5 mm
Package height	89 mm
Package weight	180 g

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	65.8 mm
Width	110 mm
Height	75.2 mm