TP-Link TL-WA855RE User manual

User Guide

300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender

TL-WA855RE

REV5.0.0 1910012729

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.

Features available in the extender may vary by model and software version. Extender

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 extender experience.

Conventions

In this guide the following conventions are used:

Convention Description

Underlined Underlined words or phrases are hyperlinks and You can click to redirect to a website or

a specific section.

Teal Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in teal, including the menus,

items, buttons, and so on.

The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page. For example,

Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering means the MAC Filtering function page is under the

Wireless menu that is located in the Advanced tab.

Note: Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.

Tips: Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.

symbols on the web

page

• click to edit the corresponding entry.

• click to delete the corresponding entry.

*Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard

802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage per

ft2are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including

building materials, physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including

local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity,

and network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location,

connection quality, and client condition.

More Info

The latest software, management app and utility are available from the Download

Center at www.tp-link.com/support.

The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the

package of the range extender.

Specifications can be found on the product page at http://www.tp-link.com.

TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products and share knowledge at

https://community.tp-link.com.

Our Technical Support contact information can be found at Contact Technical Support

page at www.tp-link.com/support.

Chapter 1

Get to Know About Your

Extender

This chapter introduces what the extender can do and its appearance.

It contains the following sections:

• Product Overview

• Appearance

Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Extender

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. Instantly connect the extender

to a router by pressing the router’s WPS button (if available) followed by the extender’s

WPS button. Alternatively, follow the Quick Setup instructions on the extender’s web

management page.

Once the extender is connected to a router, you can relocate it to your preferred location

with no further configuration required. The intelligent signal light can help to find the

best location.

Easy Management with the Tether APP

Tether provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage your extender with your

smart devices.

1. 2. Appearance

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

European version is used for demonstration in this User Guide.

Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Extender

1. 2. 1. LED Explanation

You can check the extender’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.

Name Status Indication

Signal

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 No wireless connection is established.

Power

On/Off The extender is on or off.

Blinking The system is starting up or firmware upgrade is progress.

1. 2. 2. Port and Button Description

Ports or Buttons Description

(WPS Button)

Press the WPS button on your host router, and immediately press the WPS

button on the extender for 1 second. The Signal LED of the extender should

change from blinking to solid on, indicating successful WPS connection.

RESET Button With the extender powered on, use a pin to press the RESET button for 1

second. The extender will reset and reboot.

Ethernet Port Connect your Ethernet-only device to the Ethernet port of the extender to join

the network.

Note: Make sure the device is being used within 0-40℃and stored within -40-70℃.

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.

It contains the following sections:

• Power On the Extender

• Position Your Extender

Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection

2. 1. 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

There are three ways to connect to the host network: via the WPS button, via a web

browser, or via the Tether app.

2. 2. 1. Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App

1. Launch the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search TP-Link Tether or simply

scan the QR code to download and install the app.

2. Launch the Tether app and log in with your TP-Link ID.

Note: If you don’t have a TP-Link ID, create one first.

Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection

3. Tap the + icon on the upper-right corner and select Range Extender.

4. Follow app instructions to set up your extender.

5. Relocate your extender to optimize Wi-Fi coverage and performance.

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 the host network.

2 ) Wait for about 2 minutes until the Signal LED turns solid blue. If not, relocate the

extender closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.

Router Devices

Halfway

Suitable location

Too far from router

No connection

6. Enjoy! Connect to the extended network and enjoy internet.

Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection

Tips:

For more intuitive location assistance, access extender settings via Tether and go to Tools > Location

Assistant. You can also manage your extender via Tether, such as controlling LEDs, sharing passwords of

your networks and blocking devices.

2. 2. 2. Method 2: Via the WPS Button

Use this way if your router has a WPS button. The button might look like one of these:

1. Press the WPS button on your host router, and then press the WPS button on the

extender for 1 second within 2 minutes.

Note:

For more information about using WPS button on your host router, please refer to the router’s user

guide.

2. Wait until the Signal LED changes from blinking to solid on, indicating successful

connection.

Note:

If the LED does not turn solid on, try again or refer to Method 1: Via the TP-Link Tether App or Method

3: Via a Web Browser.

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’s

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.

3 ) 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 the host network.

4 ) Wait for about 2 minutes until the Signal LED turns solid blue. If not, relocate the

extender closer to the router to achieve better signal quality.

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