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... above product is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender Model No.: TL-WA830RE Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable...
... above product is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender Model No.: TL-WA830RE Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable...
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...should be found in your package: ¾ One TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender ¾ Ethernet Cable ¾ One Power Adapter for TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender, including: z This User Guide z Other helpful ... which may differ from the actual situation. Conventions The AP or TL-WA830RE,or Device mentioned in the pictures are just references for TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender without any of the listed items is damaged or missing, please contact...
...should be found in your package: ¾ One TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender ¾ Ethernet Cable ¾ One Power Adapter for TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender, including: z This User Guide z Other helpful ... which may differ from the actual situation. Conventions The AP or TL-WA830RE,or Device mentioned in the pictures are just references for TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender without any of the listed items is damaged or missing, please contact...
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... may not be beneficial for installation and management. Before installing the AP, please look through this Guide. TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender. 1.1 Product Overview The TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender is dedicated to 300Mbps. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling will be familiar with the help of...
... may not be beneficial for installation and management. Before installing the AP, please look through this Guide. TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender. 1.1 Product Overview The TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender is dedicated to 300Mbps. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling will be familiar with the help of...
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... enabled On The Range Extender has connected the Router successfully Range Extender Flashing The Range Extender is designed to right, Table 1-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of several LED indicators, which is connecting the Router Off The Range Extender has not connected any Router yet Table 1-1 2 View from left to indicate connections. TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide 1.2 Main...
... enabled On The Range Extender has connected the Router successfully Range Extender Flashing The Range Extender is designed to right, Table 1-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of several LED indicators, which is connecting the Router Off The Range Extender has not connected any Router yet Table 1-1 2 View from left to indicate connections. TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide 1.2 Main...
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...port connects to the power adapter provided with the TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender. z Method two: Restore the default settings from slow-flash. Wireless antenna:The external antenna is used to transmit and receive wireless data. There are located on the rear panel...hold the Reset button (about 5 seconds) until the System LED becomes quick-flash from "System Tools > Factory Defaults" of TL-WA830RE. TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide 1.3.2 The Rear Panel Figure 1-2 Viewed from left to right, the following parts are two ways to reset the ...
...port connects to the power adapter provided with the TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender. z Method two: Restore the default settings from slow-flash. Wireless antenna:The external antenna is used to transmit and receive wireless data. There are located on the rear panel...hold the Reset button (about 5 seconds) until the System LED becomes quick-flash from "System Tools > Factory Defaults" of TL-WA830RE. TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide 1.3.2 The Rear Panel Figure 1-2 Viewed from left to right, the following parts are two ways to reset the ...
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TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Before You Begin Please read this User Guide carefully before installing and using the equipment. The operating distance range of your wireless connection can weaken signals by getting in the infrastructure network. Typical ranges vary base on the physical position of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise...
TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Before You Begin Please read this User Guide carefully before installing and using the equipment. The operating distance range of your wireless connection can weaken signals by getting in the infrastructure network. Typical ranges vary base on the physical position of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise...
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... how to your network. (Make sure your computer or laptop is a good direction. 4. Locate an optimum location for the AP. TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide Figure 2-1 The Example of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA830RE To establish a typical connection of the antenna. Power on the AP. 5. Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to a Router. 2. Connect...
... how to your network. (Make sure your computer or laptop is a good direction. 4. Locate an optimum location for the AP. TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide Figure 2-1 The Example of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA830RE To establish a typical connection of the antenna. Power on the AP. 5. Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to a Router. 2. Connect...
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... address as 192.168.0.* (* is any integer between 1 to 253), and the Subnet mask as Figure 3-2 below . Figure 3-1 2. TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide This chapter will guide you to configure your PC to communicate with the AP and to configure and ...manage the TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender easily with a Web-based utility. 3.1 Configure the PC The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the lower left corner of the screen),...
... address as 192.168.0.* (* is any integer between 1 to 253), and the Subnet mask as Figure 3-2 below . Figure 3-1 2. TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide This chapter will guide you to configure your PC to communicate with the AP and to configure and ...manage the TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender easily with a Web-based utility. 3.1 Configure the PC The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the lower left corner of the screen),...
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... and the AP via the Ping command. Figure 3-5 8 Configure the IP address manually. 1) Select Use the following example is similar to keep your settings. TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide 4. If the result displayed is in the filed and click OK. 2) Type ping 192.168.0.254 on the screen that shown as Figure...
... and the AP via the Ping command. Figure 3-5 8 Configure the IP address manually. 1) Select Use the following example is similar to keep your settings. TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide 4. If the result displayed is in the filed and click OK. 2) Type ping 192.168.0.254 on the screen that shown as Figure...
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...browser and type in the default address http://192.168.0.254 in lower case letters). Enter admin for your PC is right configured. TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide If the result displayed is similar to that your PC has not connected to see if your PC's adapter should be...a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender. The LED of the browser. b) Make sure the TCP/IP for the User Name and Password (both in the address field of LAN port which you link to on the device and the LED on any Windows, Macintosh...
...browser and type in the default address http://192.168.0.254 in lower case letters). Enter admin for your PC is right configured. TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide If the result displayed is similar to that your PC has not connected to see if your PC's adapter should be...a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender. The LED of the browser. b) Make sure the TCP/IP for the User Name and Password (both in the address field of LAN port which you link to on the device and the LED on any Windows, Macintosh...
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... shown as Figure 3-10 , and then AP List page will appear shown in different operation modes, and they are two Operation Modes, including Range Extender and Access Point. TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide ) Note: If the above screen does not prompt, it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to...
... shown as Figure 3-10 , and then AP List page will appear shown in different operation modes, and they are two Operation Modes, including Range Extender and Access Point. TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide ) Note: If the above screen does not prompt, it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to...
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For example, the first item is shown as the Figure 3-12 . 11 The MAC address will be automatically filled into the corresponding box which is selected. TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide Figure 3-11 AP List 2) Find the SSID of the Access Point / Router you want to access, and click Connect in the corresponding row.
For example, the first item is shown as the Figure 3-12 . 11 The MAC address will be automatically filled into the corresponding box which is selected. TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide Figure 3-11 AP List 2) Find the SSID of the Access Point / Router you want to access, and click Connect in the corresponding row.
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... - It is not listed, please contact your region from the drop-down list. TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - Specifies the region where the wireless function of the AP can be automatically filled into the field "MAC of root AP... this field. 12 Determines the channel width to MAC address. ) Note: 1. Range Extender Mode ¾ Operation Mode - Select your local government agency for greater wireless range. In Range Extender mode, the wireless repeater relays signal between its stations and the root AP for assistance. ) Note:...
... - It is not listed, please contact your region from the drop-down list. TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - Specifies the region where the wireless function of the AP can be automatically filled into the field "MAC of root AP... this field. 12 Determines the channel width to MAC address. ) Note: 1. Range Extender Mode ¾ Operation Mode - Select your local government agency for greater wireless range. In Range Extender mode, the wireless repeater relays signal between its stations and the root AP for assistance. ) Note:...
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...authentication version from the drop-down list. When you choose Access Point, you will see the following figure as the desired AP/ Router's. Wireless Security will not change. WEP Index - B. If the network of the desired AP/ Router's WEP Password. Select WEP Key format from... intruders. It must be the same as shown below . If you to configure wireless security for your data from the drop-down list. Enter the desired AP/ Router's PSK Password here. • No Change - TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide ¾ Enable...
...authentication version from the drop-down list. When you choose Access Point, you will see the following figure as the desired AP/ Router's. Wireless Security will not change. WEP Index - B. If the network of the desired AP/ Router's WEP Password. Select WEP Key format from... intruders. It must be the same as shown below . If you to configure wireless security for your data from the drop-down list. Enter the desired AP/ Router's PSK Password here. • No Change - TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide ¾ Enable...
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... frequency will choose the best channel automatically. Determines the channel width to be used . This value is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of each Router's MAC address). For example, TEST is not listed, ...by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection option. ¾ Channel - TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - Specifies the region where the wireless function of the device through this field. 14 Two Operation Modes are supported, including: Access Point and...
... frequency will choose the best channel automatically. Determines the channel width to be used . This value is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of each Router's MAC address). For example, TEST is not listed, ...by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection option. ¾ Channel - TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - Specifies the region where the wireless function of the device through this field. 14 Two Operation Modes are supported, including: Access Point and...
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...device to access the device. ¾ Enable SSID Broadcast - Version - TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide ¾ Enable Wireless Radio - Select or deselect this device without encryption. If it's allowed, when wireless clients survey the local area for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, ...which are explained below . You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format. Select the index for your wireless network to choose Automatic. 15 Select this option, the wireless stations will be 10/26/32 hexadecimal digits. • WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK - WEP ...
...device to access the device. ¾ Enable SSID Broadcast - Version - TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide ¾ Enable Wireless Radio - Select or deselect this device without encryption. If it's allowed, when wireless clients survey the local area for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, ...which are explained below . You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format. Select the index for your wireless network to choose Automatic. 15 Select this option, the wireless stations will be 10/26/32 hexadecimal digits. • WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK - WEP ...
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...PSK or WPA2-PSK for Authentication Type, you will see the Finish page as Encryption. These settings are something changed on the Wireless page, you can select either Automatic, TKIP or AES as shown in Figure 3-15. Click the Next button. Click the ...- Finish 16 Finish If you don't make your wireless network here, which should be ASCII characters between 8 and 63 or Hexadecimal characters between 8 and 64. • No Change - Click the Reboot button to finish the Quick Setup. You will not change. TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide Encryption -
...PSK or WPA2-PSK for Authentication Type, you will see the Finish page as Encryption. These settings are something changed on the Wireless page, you can select either Automatic, TKIP or AES as shown in Figure 3-15. Click the Next button. Click the ...- Finish 16 Finish If you don't make your wireless network here, which should be ASCII characters between 8 and 63 or Hexadecimal characters between 8 and 64. • No Change - Click the Reboot button to finish the Quick Setup. You will not change. TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide Encryption -
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... a successful login, you to view the AP's current status and configuration, all of the web-based management page: Status, Quick Setup, Range Extender, Network, Wireless, DHCP and System Tools. The TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender is read-only. On the right of the web-based management page lies the detailed explanations and instructions for the corresponding page...
... a successful login, you to view the AP's current status and configuration, all of the web-based management page: Status, Quick Setup, Range Extender, Network, Wireless, DHCP and System Tools. The TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender is read-only. On the right of the web-based management page lies the detailed explanations and instructions for the corresponding page...
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... current operation mode of the AP since it's powered on or reset. ) Note: If you select Access Point mode in Figure 3-10, the wireless status in Figure 4-2. TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide ¾ Wired - This section will change, similar to the figure below: 4.2 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." 4.3 QSS...
... current operation mode of the AP since it's powered on or reset. ) Note: If you select Access Point mode in Figure 3-10, the wireless status in Figure 4-2. TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide ¾ Wired - This section will change, similar to the figure below: 4.2 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." 4.3 QSS...
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... Mode is displayed here. You can get a new random value for QSS function meanwhile. For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of the QSS as Enabled and click the Add device button in two minutes" and click Connect. Method One: Step 1: Keep the QSS..., please choose "Push the button on my access point" in the label or User Guide. ¾ Restore PIN - TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide ¾ QSS Status - The current value of the new device in Figure 4-2, then the following screen will appear. Figure 4-3 Add A New Device ...
... Mode is displayed here. You can get a new random value for QSS function meanwhile. For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of the QSS as Enabled and click the Add device button in two minutes" and click Connect. Method One: Step 1: Keep the QSS..., please choose "Push the button on my access point" in the label or User Guide. ¾ Restore PIN - TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide ¾ QSS Status - The current value of the new device in Figure 4-2, then the following screen will appear. Figure 4-3 Add A New Device ...