How to Setup TP Link Extender

How to Setup TP Link Extender?

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Setup TP Link Extender

We are going to see how to set up your TP-Link 300 Mbps Universal Wi-Fi range extender.To do the setup for the TL-WA850RE extender, please carry out the following instructions how to setup TP link Extender.

  • First, place your range extender near the wireless router or access point. Then, turn it on.
  • Please wait until the wireless LED begins to flash.
  • If your router supports the WPS or the QSS function, please press the WPS or the QSS button on your router. Then, press the RE button on the range extender. It will take up to 2 minutes for the wireless router and the range extender to get connected.
  • When the light on your range extender becomes solid blue, you can be sure that the connection is complete.
  • Now, you can start enjoying a seamless wireless network.

However, in case your router and the range extender do not get connected using the WPS or the QSS function, please follow the instructions given below to reset your range extender:

  • Keep the range extender powered on. Make use of a pin to press the Reset button in the bottom panel. You can now choose between a wired or wireless setup.
  • If you are using an Ethernet connection, please insert one end of your Ethernet cable into the bottom of the range extender and then connect the other end to your computer.
  • You have to disconnect your computer from all the wireless networks and then wait until the LED flashes on your range extender.
  • To start connecting wirelessly, click the wireless network icon on your desktop. Next, click the Refresh button, select TL-WA850RE, and then click on the Connect button.
  • Within a few moments, both your devices will get connected.
  • Now, open the default browser on your computer and then type in https://tplinkextender.net into the address bar.
  • Follow these steps on how to setup TP Link extender.
  • Now, log in using admin as both the Username and Password.
  • After you have logged in successfully, the quick setup start page will pop up. You can just click on the Next button.
  • Now, choose the desired region and then click on the Next button. Please wait patiently until your range extender detects the surrounding wireless networks.
  • Your local networks will now be listed. Choose your router network and click Next.
  • Please enter your existing wireless router password and then click Next.
  • Now, you can click on the Finish button to complete the quick setup.
  • Please wait patiently for the connection to get completed. The process might take a maximum of two minutes.
  • When the setup process is finished, your range extender will remember your router settings. So, you will be able to move it without the necessity of going through the setup process once again.
  • For the best performance of your range extender, please place it in close proximity to your wireless router. The LED lights on the front side will aid you in gauging the best position.
  • Users recommend that you select a location where you get at least 3 bars.
  • Once your range extender is set up, you will not be able to see TL-WA850RE as a wireless network option. It has vanished because your range extender has now cloned your wireless router settings to create a seamless wireless network. Now on, you can connect to your wireless network just as you normally do.

If you having any further queries regarding how to setup TP Link extender. Click the call button available on the screen.