TP-Link TL-WA5210G Quick Installation Guide
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TL-WA5210G is used for remote point-to-point connection. It makes remote
internet share possible.
Typical network
The typical connection for TL-WA5210G is shown as above. Please make
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sure that the two CPEs are placed face to face, otherwise the wireless
signal strength might be weak. Here shows several incorrect examples.
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If you are using an external antenna to connect, please refer to Appendix 1.
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Connecting the device
Please use only wired network connections to configure the AP.
Locate a suitable mounting site for your CPE. For choosing the best location,
select an elevated location where trees, buildings and large steel structures will
not obstruct the antenna signals and which offers maximum line-of-sight
propagation with the users.
djust the direction of your CPE for a best signal. Place the straps through the
slots on the back of the CPE and then around the
To get a best signal, you can refer to the Antenna Alignment on Page 8.
Connect one end of an
Ethernet cable to the POE
port of the provided Power
Injector and the other end
of the Ethernet cable to the
LAN port of the CPE. Then,
connect the LAN port of the
Power Injector to a PC
using another Ethernet
cable. Finally, plug the
provided power adapter
into the DC jack on the
Power Injector, and the
other end to a standard
electrical wall socket.
ole. Tighten the straps.
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The connection will be similar to the figure below after the above steps are
finished.
If you use two
CPEs to build
the network,
please make
sure that the
two CPEs are
placed face to
face.
Turn on all your network devices and then check to see if the LEDs on the AP
display normally as the diagram below describes.
Solid light
Solid light or flashing
Solid light
If the LEDs display abnormally, please check to see if all the cable connectors
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(power adapter and Ethernet cable) are well connected to your device.
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Open your web browser and type
http://192.168.1.254 in the address
bar and press Enter
dialog box will prompt you for the
User name and Password.Ente
the default values and click OK.
Configuring the device
You will need to assign your computer a Static IP address within the same
range as the AP’s IP address. See the Troubleshooting T3 if you need
assistance.
Login
User name: admin
Password: admin
Click OK
If the dialog box does not pop up, please refer to T3 in the Troubleshooting
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guide. T2 will give you some help if you forget the password.
The web management page will
display after successfully logging in.
Click Quick Setup
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Operation Mode Setting
This page will then display.
Click Next
Choose the Operation Mode Type
appropriate to your needs
Click Next
The AP supports three operation mode types: AP Client Router,
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and AP.
a) If you want to connect to your WISP, please choose
mode and proceed to AǗ
b) If you want to set it as a router, please choose AP Router mode, and fo
further configuration, please refer to the user guide in the resource CD;
c) If you want to set up a point-to-point connection with TL-WA5210G,
please skip to B;
If you want to set it as a repeater, please skip to C.
P Client Route
A. Configuration for AP Client Router Mode
This page will then display.
Choose your WAN Connection
Type provided by your WISP. Here
we choose PPPoE as an example
Click Next
P Route
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Enter the Username and Password
given by your WISP
Click Next
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The Username and Password are provided by your WISP.
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