TP-Link Quick Installation Guide

Applicable Model: TL-WA830RE

EAC 7106505688 REV3.0.0

Option ONE: Quick Setup using the WPS Button

Your router should support WPS. Otherwise, please use Option TWO.

1. Power on

   Plug the extender's adapter into an electrical outlet near your router. Then turn on the extender and wait about 30 seconds until the Power LED is lit and solid green.

2. Connect

   1. Press the WPS button on your router.
   2. Press the RANGE EXTENDER button, and the LED (⚡) starts blinking.
   3. The LED (⚡) should change from blinking to solid state, indicating that WPS connection is successful. If not, please use Option TWO.

3. Relocate

   1. Plug in the extender halfway between your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone. Wait about 1 minute until the LED (⚡) is lit with a solid green. If not, relocate it closer to the router to achieve a good (or better) signal quality.
   2. Enjoy! The extended network shares the same network name and password as your host network.

LED Explanation

• (⚡) (RE): Blinking green: WPS connection is in process. Solid green: The extender is connected to the router, and is in an ideal location. Solid red: The extender is connected to the router, but too far away from the router. Off: No active connection.
• (Power): On/Off: The extender is on or off. Blinking: The extender is initializing.
• (Ethernet): On/Off: The Ethernet port is connected or not connected.
• (Wireless): On/Off: The extender's wireless function is on or off.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

• Q1. What should I do if my router doesn't have a WPS button?
  A: Please use Option TWO to set up the extender.
• Q2. What should I do if I cannot access the extender's web interface?
  A1: Make sure your computer is connected to the extended network.
  A2: Make sure your computer is set to obtain an IP address automatically.
• Q3. Why does the LED (⚡) not change to solid state after I completed Option TWO?
  A1: You may have entered the incorrect Wi-Fi password of your host network during the configuration. Log into the extender's web-based interface http://tplinkrepeater.net to check the password and try again.
  A2: Reset the extender and go through the configuration again.
• Q4. How do I reset the extender?
  A: With the extender powered on, use a pin to press the RESET button and all the LEDs should turn on momentarily, then release the button.

Option TWO: Quick Setup using Web Browser

1. Power on

   Plug the extender's adapter into an electrical outlet near your router. Then turn on the extender and wait about 30 seconds until the Power LED is lit and solid green.

2. Connect to the extender

   • via Wireless: Connect the Ethernet (wired) connection to your computer. Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to the extender's network (e.g. TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX).
   • via Ethernet Cable: 1. Disable the Wi-Fi on your computer. 2. Connect the extender to your computer via an Ethernet cable.

3. Configure

   1. Launch a web browser and type http://tplinkrepeater.net into the URL field and use admin (all lowercase) for both Username and Password to log in. If the login window does not pop up, please refer to the FAQ > Q2.
   2. Create a new username and password to log in the web management page, then click Confirm.
   3. Select your region, then click Next.
   4. Select your router's 2.4GHz host network and enter the password, then click Next.
   5. Either copy the host's SSID or customize it for the 2.4GHz extended network, then click Next.
   6. Verify your wireless settings and click Finish. Then check the LED. The LED (⚡) should turn on and stay solid, indicating that WPS connection is successful. If not, please refer to FAQ -> Q3.

4. Relocate

   Flip this piece of paper, and refer to Step 3 of Option ONE.

5. Enjoy!

   The extended network shares the same Wi-Fi password as your host network, but may have different network name if you customize the name during the configuration.

Entertainment Adapter

The extender can be used as a wireless adapter to connect any Ethernet-only device such as a Blu-ray player, game console, DVR, or smart TV to your Wi-Fi network. First, connect the extender to your router using Option ONE or Option TWO, then connect the extender to your Ethernet-only device via an Ethernet cable.

TP-LINK Tether APP

Tether app provides a simple, intuitive way to access, manage your extender using your iOS or Android devices. NOTE: AP mode of the extender is not supported by the Tether.

• Do initial configuration of your extender
• Change the basic extended network settings
• Turn off the LED
• Block network access at the specific time from specific devices

How to begin?

1. Scan the QR code to download the TP-LINK Tether app from the Apple App Store or Play Store.
2. Ensure your smart device is wirelessly connected to your extender.
3. Launch the Tether app and start managing your extended network.