TP-Link TL-WA860RE user manual

Contents

1. About This Guidep. 3

   This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide provides instructions for quick internet setup, while this guide contains…

2. Get to Know About Your Extenderp. 4

   This chapter introduces what the extender can do and its appearance. It contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Appearance

3. 1. 1. Product Overviewp. 5

   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…

4. 1. 2. Appearancep. 5

   Note: The provided plug and integrate electrical socket may differ from the picture due to different regional power specifications.

5. Set Up Internet Connectionp. 7

   This chapter introduces how to boost your host wireless coverage. Please follow the step-by-step instructions to set up the internet connection. It contains…

6. 2. 1. Power On the Extenderp. 8

   Plug the extender into an electrical outlet near your host router, and then wait until the Power LED is solid on. Note: For safety, only plug the extender in…

7. 2. 2. Set Up the Extenderp. 8

   There are three ways to set up the extender: via the TP-Link Tether app, via a web browser, or via the WPS button. 2. 2. 1. Method 1: Via the WPS Button Use…

8. Customize Your Networkp. 14

   This chapter guides you on how to configure network settings that are available for this extender. It contains the following sections: • Check Internet Status…

9. 3. 1. Check Internet Statusp. 15

   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…

10. 3. 2. Configure Wireless Networkp. 16

    If you want to extend another host network after Quick Setup, you can refer to this section. Moreover, you can change the wireless settings for your extended…

11. 3. 3. Change LAN Settingsp. 17

    The extender is preset with a default LAN IP 192.168.0.254, with which you can log in to the web management page. The LAN IP address, together with the Subnet…

12. 3. 4. Adjust Wi-Fi Coveragep. 18

    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…

13. 3. 5. Set Access Controlp. 18

    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…

14. More Features of Your Extenderp. 21

    This chapter explains how to use the extender as a wireless adapter and as an access point. It contains the following sections: • Use Your Extender as a…

15. 4. 1. Use Your Extender as a Wireless Adapterp. 22

    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…

16. 4. 2. Transform Your Existing Wired Network to a Wireless Onep. 22

    The extender can work as an access point, transforming your existing wired network to a wireless one. 4. 2. 1. To Set Up the Extender as an Access Point 1.…

17. Manage Your Extenderp. 25

    This chapter presents how to manage and maintain your extender. It includes the following sections: • Set Up System Time • Control LEDs • Power Schedule •…

18. 5. 1. Set Up System Timep. 26

    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…

19. 5. 2. Control LEDsp. 26

    The LEDs of the extender indicate its activities and status. You can enable the Night Mode feature to specify a time period during which the LEDs are off. 1.…

20. 5. 3. Power Schedulep. 27

    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…

21. 5. 4. Upgrade the Firmwarep. 28

    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…

22. 5. 5. Backup and Restore Configuration Settingsp. 28

    The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the extender. You can backup the configuration file and restore the extender to the previous…

23. 5. 6. Change Admin Accountp. 29

    The account management feature allows you to change your login password of the web management page. 1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the…

24. 5. 7. System Logp. 30

    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…

25. FAQp. 31

    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 for 1 second. • Log in to…