TP-LINK TL-WA830RE Quick Installation Guide

TP-LINK
Brand
TP-LINK
Model
TL-WA830RE
Category
Routers
Type
Quick Installation Guide

TP-LINK TL-WA830RE extends the coverage and improves the signal strength of your existing Wi-Fi network, eliminating dead zones and allowing you to enjoy seamless wireless connectivity throughout your home or office. With its compact design and easy setup, the TL-WA830RE is ideal for expanding your Wi-Fi network, connecting wired devices like smart TVs or game consoles, and creating a stronger signal for outdoor areas.

TP-LINK TL-WA830RE extends the coverage and improves the signal strength of your existing Wi-Fi network, eliminating dead zones and allowing you to enjoy seamless wireless connectivity throughout your home or office. With its compact design and easy setup, the TL-WA830RE is ideal for expanding your Wi-Fi network, connecting wired devices like smart TVs or game consoles, and creating a stronger signal for outdoor areas.

1. Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by default, if the WPS method fails, please use Option TWO.
2. For more information about using WPS on your router, please refer to the router manufacturer's user guide.
Quick
Installation Guide
Power on Connect
The extended network shares the same network name and password
as your host network.
Enjoy!
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Press the WPS button on
your router.
Quick Setup using the WPS Button
Your router should support WPS. Otherwise, please use Option TWO.
Option ONE
TL-WA830RE
Applicable Model:
Relocate
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
1
Plug in the extender halfway between your router and the Wi-Fi dead zone.
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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.
A1: Make sure your computer is connected to the extended network.
A2: Make sure your computer is set to obtain an IP address automatically.
Q2. What should I do if I cannot access the extender's web interface?
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.
Q4. How do I reset the extender?
A: Please use Option TWO to set up the extender.
Q1. What should I do if my router doesn’t have a WPS button?
POWERON/OFF ETHERNET
RANGE EXTENDER
RESET
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.
POWER
ON/OFF
ETHERNET RANGE EXTENDER RESET
WPS
Password (12345678)
SSID (Host Network Name)
Password (12345678)
SSID (Host Network Name)
RANGE EXTENDER
Press the RANGE EXTENDER
button, and the LED starts
blinking.
Host Network Extended Network
Red: Too far away
Green: Ideal location
Q3. Why does the LED not change to solid state after I completed Option TWO?
The LED should
change from blinking to
solid state, indicating
that WPS connection is
successful.
If not, please use Option
TWO.
3
LED Explanation
(Wireless)
On/Off: The extender is on or off.
Blinking: The extender is initializing.
On/Off: The extender’s wireless function is on or off.
Blinking green: WPS connection is in process.
Solid green: The extender is connected to the router, and is in a ideal location.
Solid red: The extender is connected to the router, but too far away from the router.
Off: No active connection.
(RE)
On/Off: The Ethernet port is connected or not connected.
(Ethernet)
(Power)
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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.
Entertainment Adapter
Smart TV Game Console Desktop
Router
Relocate
Quick Setup using Web Browser
Option TWO
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.
Flip this piece of paper, and refer to
Step 3 of Option ONE.
Power on
Connect to the extender
Configure
Disconnect 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 )
Connections are available
Not connected
Wireless Network Connection
Connect automatically Connect
TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX
√
via Wireless
Select your router's 2.4GHz host network and
enter the password, then click Next.
Select your region, then click Next.
Create a new username and password to log in
the web management page, then click Confirm.
Either copy the host's SSID or customize it for
2.4GHz extended network, then click Next.
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.
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 the extender to your computer via an
Ethernet cable.
1. Disable the Wi-Fi on your computer.
via Ethernet Cable
or
POWERON/OFF ETHERNET
RANGE EXTENDER
RESET
1 2 3
4 5 6
If the login window does not pop up,
please refer to the FAQ > Q2.
Tether app provides a simple, intuitive way to access,
manage your extender using your iOS or Android devices.
Block network access
from specific devices
Turn off the LED
at the specific time
Change the basic
extended network settings
Do initial configuration
of your extender
TP-LINK Tether APP
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.
How to begin?
Scan to download
http://tplinkrepeater.net
admin
Login
admin
Create a new username and password.
New Username:
New Password:
Confirm Password:
Rose
Low Middle High
Confirm
2.4GHz Host Network
Please select your country/region.
Region
Region:
Wireless Settings
Summary
Exit Next
Verify your wireless settings and click Finish.
Then check the LED.
Tether
The LED should turn
on and stay solid,
indicating that WPS
connection is successful.
If not, please refer to
FAQ -> Q3.
2.4GHz Host Network
Host 2.4GHz password:
Please select 2.4GHz host network.
Region Wireless Settings
Summary
Other...Back Rescan
Next
ID
1
2
SSID
TP-LINK_Router
TP-LINK_1
MAC Address
00:0A:EB:130919
C04A:00D10F:22
Signal Security
12345678
2.4GHz Host Network
Your network name
Region
Extended 2.4GHz SSID:
Hide SSID broadcast
Note: The extended 2.4GHz password is the same as your host password.
Wireless Settings
Summary
Back Next
Copy Host SSID
NOTE: AP mode of the extender is not supported by the Tether.
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TP-LINK TL-WA830RE Quick Installation Guide

TP-LINK
Brand
TP-LINK
Model
TL-WA830RE
Category
Routers
Type
Quick Installation Guide

TP-LINK TL-WA830RE extends the coverage and improves the signal strength of your existing Wi-Fi network, eliminating dead zones and allowing you to enjoy seamless wireless connectivity throughout your home or office. With its compact design and easy setup, the TL-WA830RE is ideal for expanding your Wi-Fi network, connecting wired devices like smart TVs or game consoles, and creating a stronger signal for outdoor areas.

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