TP-Link TL-WA860RE manual Basic Requirements, Connecting the Device

TL-WA860RE300Mbps WiFi Range Extender with Power Outlet Pass-through

2.2Basic Requirements

Place your Range Extender in a well-ventilated place far from direct sunlight, any heater or heating vent.

Leave at least 2 inches (5cm) space around the device for heat dissipation.

Turn off your Range Extender and unplug the power adapter in a lighting storm to avoid damage.

Use Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or above.

Operating temperature of the Range Extender should be 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉).

Operating humidity of the Range Extender should be 10%~90%RH (Non-condensing).

2.3Connecting the Device

Figure 2-1 Typical connection of TL-WA860RE

To establish a typical connection of the Range Extender, please take the following steps:

1.Connect the Cable/DSL modem to a Wireless router with an Ethernet cable.

2.Plug your TL-WA860RE directly to a standard electrical wall socket, which is next to the Wireless router.

3.Connect your Wireless Clients (such as notebook, pad, smart phone, etc.) to TL-WA860RE wirelessly. Or you can connect your PC to the sole LAN port of Range Extender via an Ethernet cable.

4.Log in the web-based management page of TL-WA860RE and complete the configurations. (Please refer to Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide or Chapter 4 Configure the Device for the configurations, as you need.) Through the web page configuration you can successfully connect TL-WA860RE to the wireless router.

5.Adjust an ideal location for TL-WA860RE. (Please refer to Section 2.1 Before You Begin for detailed information about ideal location.)

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