TP-Link WA850RE User Manual

Quick Installation Guide
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Plug the extender into a power outlet next to your router.
Power On
1
Relocate and Enjoy
3
Enjoy the internet!
Extended NetworkHost Network
Network Name:
Customized/same as host network
Password:
Same as host network
Connect and Extend
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Method 2: Via a Web Browser
1. Connect your computer or smartphone to the
extender’s network.
2. Launch a web browser, and enter
http://tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254
in the address bar. Create a password to log in.
Note: If the login window does not appear, refer to FAQ > Q1.
http://tplinkrepeater.net
Start
Conrm Password
Create Password
TP-Link_Extender
Note:
1. The RE LED should turn solid on. If not, refer to FAQ > Q3.
2. You can customize the network name during the setup.
3. Follow the instructions to complete the setup.
Method 3: Via the Tether App
1. Download the Tether app.
3. Launch the Tether app, and select your extender.
Create a password to log in.
Scan for Tether Tether
or
2. Connect your smartphone to the extender’s
network.
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Note:
1. The RE LED should turn solid on. If not, refer to FAQ > Q3.
2. You can customize the network name during the setup.
4. Follow the instructions to complete the setup.
Wait until the Wireless
LED turns solid on.
Method 1: Via the WPS Button
1. Press the WPS button on your router.
The extended network shares the same network
name and password as your router.
Note: If the WPS method fails, or if you want to customize the
extended network name, use Method 2 or 3.
WPS
The WPS button might
look like one of these:
2. Within 2 minutes, press the button on the
extender for 1 second.
The RE LED should
change from blinking to
solid on, indicating
successful connection.
1. 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.
2. Wait until the LEDs are lit. Make sure 3 or more LEDs lit. If not, relocate the
extender closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.
≥ 3 LEDs lit on
Slow/Unstable
Good
Best
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2
3
4
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TP-Link WA850RE Specifications

General

Device Type	Range Extender
Wireless Standards	IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Frequency Band	2.4GHz
Data Transfer Rate	300Mbps
Antenna Type	2 x Internal
Button	RE (Range Extender) Button, Reset Button
Power Consumption	About 3W
Wireless Security	64/128/152-bit WEP, WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK
Operating Temperature	0°C~40°C (32°F~104°F)
Storage Temperature	-40°C~70°C (-40°F~158°F)
Operating Humidity	10%~90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity	5%~90% non-condensing
Ethernet Port	1 x 10/100 Mbps
LED Indicators	Ethernet, Signal
Dimensions	110.0 x 65.8 x 75.2 mm

Summary

Quick Installation Guide

Power On Extender

Plug the extender into a power outlet next to your router and wait until the Wireless LED turns solid on.

Connect and Extend

Connect your extender to your router using WPS, a web browser, or the Tether app.

Relocate and Enjoy

Position the extender halfway between your router and the dead zone for optimal Wi-Fi signal quality.

Entertainment Adapter Functionality

Connect Ethernet Devices

Connect Ethernet-only devices like game consoles or smart TVs to your Wi-Fi network via the extender.

Device Indicator Lights

LED Status Explanation

Understand the status lights for Power, Wireless, RE, and Ethernet ports to diagnose connection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Troubleshooting Setup Issues

Find answers to common setup problems, including web access, password entry, and LED status.