TP-Link TL-WA855RE | WiFi Range extender | N300, 1x RJ45 100Mb/s

Expand your wireless network and ensure outstanding link performance with the TL-WA855RE signal amplifier. The device will extend your Wi-Fi network to more zones, and two adjustable external antennas will provide incredible network optimization and connection stability. Configure your power schedule with TP-Link Tether and save on electricity bills.
Despite the small size of the device, its capabilities may surprise many users. The range extender easily allows you to expand your wireless network to places where a wireless router cannot do it alone. The amplifier is compatible with any wireless router and wireless access point.
TL-WA855RE has two external antennas with MIMO technology, which allows to increase speed and ensures high stability and no interference of the wireless network. Installation of the device is extremely convenient, just press the WPS button on the wireless router and then the Range Extender button on the amplifier.
The Wi-Fi range extender is compatible with the TP-Link Tether application available on iOS and Android, which allows you to manage many useful features such as range control, access control and power scheduling. You will be able to change the transmission power to control the range, secure the network by restricting access or set the time of operation to save power.
Features / filters | |
Maximum wireless transmission speed | 300 Mb/s |
Number of LAN ports | 1x 10/100BaseTX (RJ45) |
Operating frequency | 2.4 GHz |
Antenna type | External |
Antennas quantity | 2 |
Cables included | LAN (RJ-45) |
Cabling technology | 10/100Base-T(X) |
Certification | CE, FCC |
Data transfer rate | 300 |
Depth | 77.8 |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100 |
Height | 69.8 |
Housing material | Plastic |
Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
Mac compatibility | Yes |
Mac operating systems supported | macOS |
Manual | Yes |
Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 |
Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 |
Package depth | 101.5 |
Package height | 89 |
Package type | Box |
Package weight | 200 |
Package width | 156.5 |
Power consumption (typical) | 3 |
Product colour | White |
Quick start guide | Yes |
Reset button | Yes |
Security algorithms | 64-bit WEP,128-bit WEP,152-bit WEP,WPA-PSK,WPA2-PSK |
Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 90 |
Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 |
Sustainability certificates | RoHS |
Type | Network transmitter & receiver |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi band | Single-band (2.4 GHz) |
Wi-Fi data rate (max) | 300 |
Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
Width | 80 |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 Education,Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 2000,Windows 2000 Professional,Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterp |
Equipment features | |
Plug type | EU |
Ports | 1 10/100 M Ethernet port (RJ45) |
Buttons | RE (Range Extender) button, reset button |
Power consumption | 3,6 W |
Dimensions (S x G x W) | 52 x 34 x 65 mm (2.0 x 1.3 x 2.6 inches) |
Antenna | 2 external |
Wireless transmission characteristics | |
Wireless standards | IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b |
Frequency of operation | 2.4~2.4835 GHz |
Transmission speed | 11n: up to 300 Mb/s (dynamic) 11g: up to 54 Mb/s (dynamic) 11b: up to 11 Mb/s (dynamic) |
Receiver sensitivity | 270 M: < -68 dBm @ 10% PER 130 M: < -68 dBm @ 10% PER 108 M: < -68 dBm @ 10% PER 54 M: < -68 dBm @ 10% PER 11 M: < -68 dBm @ 8% PER 6 M: < -68 dBm @ 10% PER 1 M: < -68 dBm @ 8% PER |
EIRP | < 20 dBm (EIRP) |
Wireless modes of operation | Range Extender, AP |
Wireless transmission functions | Filtering of MAC addresses Logging in with a domain name Control of transmission power |
Wireless transmission security | 64/128/152 bit WEP, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK |
Other | |
Certificates | CE, RoHS |
Package contents | TL-WA855RE Quick Installation Guide |
System requirements | Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7, 8, Mac® OS, NetWare®, UNIX® or Linux. |
Working environment | Operating temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉) Storage temperature: -40℃~70℃ (-40℉~158℉) Operating air humidity: 10%~90%, non-condensing Storage humidity: 5%~90%, non-condensing |
Installation guide | Download |
1. Connect your network signal amplifier with a computer using an Ethernet cable (if your network amplifier does not have an Ethernet input, then connect it wirelessly).
2. Open your web browser and enter "192.168.0.254" or the domain name "tplinkrepeater.net".
in the address field.
3. After a while a login window should appear. Enter your username and password (default "admin" in both fields).
4. After successful login a quick configuration page will appear.