TP-Link TL-WA820RE TL-WA820REEU V1 Quick Installation Guide - Page 1

7106506847 REV1.0.0 Quick Installation Guide Applicable Model: TL-WA820RE LED Explanation (RE LED) Solid Blue: The extender is connected to the router and is in a good location. Solid Red: The extender is not connected to any router, or is connected to the router but too far away from it. Blinking Blue: The extender is connecting to the router. Blinking Red: The extender is starting up. Off: The extender is off. WPS Option ONE: Your router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). The WPS button of a router might look like one of these: . Option TWO: Your router doesn't support WPS or you are not sure if it does. Option ONE Quick Setup Using the WPS Button 1 Power on Plug a USB power adapter into an electrical outlet close to your router, and then plug in the extender. For the best performance, it is recommended to position the antenna upwards. RWEPSSE/T Wait until the RE LED is solid on. The USB power adatper is not provided by TP-LINK. 2 Connect to the Extender 1 Press the WPS button on your router. 2 Press the WPS/RESET button WPS/ RESET on your extender within 2 minutes. And then wait until the RE LED turns solid on. RWEPSSE/T RWEPSSE/T 1. For more information about using WPS on your router, please refer to the router manufacturer's user guide. 2. Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default. If the WPS method fails, please refer to Option Two. 3 Relocate 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 until the RE LED turns solid blue. If it doesn't, relocate the extender closer to the router to achieve a better signal quality. If the LED still doens't turn solid blue, please refer to FAQ > Q3. Router Host Network Blue: Good location Red: Too far away Extended Network Clients Enjoy! The extended network shares the same wireless network name and password as those of your host network. Network name: MyHome Network name: MyHome TP-LINK Tether App Tether provides a simple, intuitive way to access and manage your extender from your iOS or Android devices. Set up the extender Modify wireless settings Tether Turn on/off the LEDs Block unwelcome devices How to begin? 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. Scan to download