TP-Link TL-WA854RE manual Appendix B Troubleshooting, T2. What can I do if I forget my password?

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Appendix B: Troubleshooting

T1. How do I restore my Range Extender’s configuration to its factory default settings?

There are TWO methods available to restore the factory defaults.

Method 1:

With the Range Extender TL-WA854RE powered on, use a pin to press and hold the RESET button on the rear panel for more than 8 seconds before releasing it.

Method 2:

Get logged in to the web-based management page of TL-WA854RE, then go to “System Tools -> Factory Defaults” and click “Restore”.

Note:

Once the Range Extender is reset, the current configuration settings will be lost and you will need to reconfigure it.

T2. What can I do if I forget my password?

1)Restore the Range Extender’s configuration to its factory default settings. If you don’t know how to do that, please refer to previous T1;

2)Use the default user name and password: admin, admin;

3)Try to reconfigure your Range Extender by following the instructions of this UG.

T3. What can I do if I cannot access the web-based configuration page?

1)Check to verify all the connections (either wireless or wired ones) are proper. If yes, please proceed to the next step; otherwise, check the connections again.

2)Try to obtain an IP address and gateway; if succeed, open your web-browser, enter the default domain http://tplinkextender.net in the address field and get logged in.

If you are unable to log in, please RESET the device, and then use the default IP address to get into the web-based configuration page, reconfigure the device.

3)Feel free to contact our technical support, if the problem still persists.

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Contents TL-WA854RE Copyright & Trademarks FCC Statement CE Mark Warning Safety Information Product Description 300Mbps Universal WiFi Range Extender Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International BusinessContents Package Contents ConventionsProduct Overview Main FeaturesIntroduction Appearance LED Explanation Name Status Indication Hardware Installation Before You BeginConnecting the Device Basic RequirementsQuick Installation Guide Login WindowsQuick Setup Start Quick Setup Available Wireless Networks Quick Setup Review Settings Configure the Device StatusChannel The current wireless channel in use To add a profile Quick SetupProfile Network LAN Smart IP Dhcp Wireless Wireless SettingsWireless Security TL-WA854RE300Mbps Universal WiFi Range Extender User Guide Wireless MAC Filtering  NoteTo set up an entry, follow these instructions To modify or delete an existing entryWireless Advanced 13 Wireless AdvancedWireless Statistics Throughput Monitor Dhcp Settings DhcpDhcp Client List Firmware Upgrade System ToolsFactory Defaults To upgrade the devices firmware, follow these instructionsBackup & Restore RebootPassword System LogTL-WA854RE300Mbps Universal WiFi Range Extender User Guide Common Default Settings Appendix a Factory DefaultsDefault Value WirelessAppendix B Troubleshooting T2. What can I do if I forget my password?TL-WA854RE300Mbps Universal WiFi Range Extender User Guide Physical and Environment Appendix C SpecificationsGeneral Appendix D Glossary TL-WA854RE300Mbps Universal WiFi Range Extender User Guide