Find out how to set up the TL-WA855RE from tp-link in this handy manual. These instructions show you how to get started as quickly as possible with the WiFi extender.
Setup
Set up your extender via one of the methods.
Method 1: Via TP-Link Tether App
Get the up-to-date Tether app, and follow the app instructions to complete the setup.
Method 2: Via a Web Browser
- Plug the extender into an electrical outlet near your router and press the power button if it has one.
- Connect your computer to the extender.
Via Wireless
Disconnect your Ethernet connection from your computer and connect to the extender’s network (e.g. TP-Link_Extender or TP-Link_Extender_XXXX).
Via Ethernet Cable (If the extender has an Ethernet port)
Disable the Wi-Fi on your computer. Connect your computer to the extender via an Ethernet cable. - Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkrepeater.net or http://192.168.0.254 in the address bar. Create a password to log in.
- Follow the instructions on the web page to complete the initial configuration.