TP-Link TL-WA860RE manual Wireless Security

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TL-WA860RE

300Mbps WiFi Range Extender with Power Outlet Pass-through

Operation Mode - Two Operation Modes are supported in most of regions, including Universal Mode and WDS Mode. And some regions also support Proxy Mode.

Universal Mode - The range extender is compatible with most routers and access points in this mode.

WDS Mode - Please choose this mode if your main router or access point works in WDS mode (uses a 4-address frame format to interact with stations).

Proxy Mode - This mode has the best compatibility with routers and access points of all brands. If your range extender has problem working in Universal Mode and WDS Mode, please choose Proxy Mode. However, it may decrease the overall performance.

Region - Select your region from the drop-down list. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of this device can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of this device in a region while you chose a different region in the drop-down list. If your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.

Survey - Click this button, you can search the AP which runs in the current channel.

Main Router/AP WiFi Network Name (SSID) - The SSID of the AP your device is going to connect to as a client. You can also use the search function to select the SSID to join.

MAC Address of Main Router/AP - The BSSID of the AP your device is going to connect to as a client. You can also use the search function to select the BSSID to join.

Range Extender WiFi Network Name (SSID) - The wireless network name (also called SSID) of the device which your PC or other device can be connected to.

Channel Width - The bandwidth of the wireless channel.

To apply any settings you have altered on the page, please click the Save button, and then you will be reminded to reboot the device.

4.5.2 Wireless Security

Selecting Wireless > Wireless Security will enable you to configure wireless security for your wireless network to protect your data from intruders. The Range Extender provides two security types: WEP and WPA/WPA2-Personal. Wireless security can be set on the following screens. Since the configurations are almost the same in either operation mode, here we just take that in Range Extender mode 1 for example.

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Contents TL-WA860RE 300Mbps WiFi Range Extender with Power Outlet Pass-throughCopyright & Trademarks CE Mark Warning Korea Warning Statements Safety Information Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Declaration of ConformityContents Conventions Package ContentsIntroduction Main FeaturesProduct Overview Appearance LED Explanation Name Status Indication Before You Begin Hardware InstallationBasic Requirements Connecting the DeviceLogin Windows Quick Installation GuideQuick Setup Start Quick Setup Available Wireless Networks Quick Setup Review Settings Status Configure the DeviceProfile Quick SetupClick Add in the Profile list page as shown in Figure To add a profile1 LAN NetworkDhcp Settings TL-WA860RE Dhcp Client List Wireless12 Wireless menu Wireless SettingsWireless Security TL-WA860RE  Note Wireless MAC FilteringTo modify or delete an existing entry To set up an entry, follow these instructions17 Wireless Advanced Wireless AdvancedWireless Statistics Throughput Monitor System Tools Firmware UpgradeBackup & Restore Factory DefaultsTo upgrade the devices firmware, follow these instructions Reboot System Log PasswordPage Default Value Appendix a Factory DefaultsCommon Default Settings WirelessT2. What can I do if I forget my password? Appendix B TroubleshootingPage General Appendix C SpecificationsPhysical and Environment Appendix D Glossary