TP-Link TL-WA7510N User Manual

TL-WA7510N -WA7510N

5GHz 150Mbps Outdoor Wireless Access Point 5GHz 150Mbps Outdoor Wireless Access Point

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FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 35 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

CE Mark Warning

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

For the following equipment:

Product Description: 5GHz 150Mbps Outdoor Wireless Access Point

Model No.: TL-WA7510N

Trademark: TP-LINK

We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical

regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:

Directives 1999/5/EC

The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents

ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006

ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1:2008& ETSI EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1:2009

EN60950-1:2006

Recommendation 1999/519/EC

EN62311:2008

Directives 2004/108/EC

The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents

EN 55022:2006 +A1:2007

EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003

EN 61000-3-2:2006

EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005

Directives 2006/95/EC

The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents

EN60950-1:2006

Directive（ErP） 2009/125/EC

Audio/Video, information and communication technology equipment- Environmentally conscious

design

EN62075:2008

Person is responsible for marking this declaration:

Yang Hongliang

Product Manager of International Business

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan,

Shenzhen, P. R. China

CONTENTS

Package Contents ....................................................................................................1

Chapter 1 Introduction......................................................................................... 2

1.1 Product Overview ............................................................................................ 2

1.2 Conventions ....................................................................................................2

1.3 Main Features .................................................................................................2

1.4 Panel Layout ...................................................................................................3

1.4.1 The Rear Panel ...............................................................................................3

1.4.2 The Front Panel...............................................................................................4

Chapter 2 Connecting the Device .......................................................................5

2.1 System Requirements ..................................................................................... 5

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements........................................................... 5

2.3 Connecting the Device .................................................................................... 5

2.3.1 Standard AP Mode ..........................................................................................5

2.3.2 AP Router Mode ..............................................................................................9

2.3.3 AP Client Router Mode................................................................................. 10

Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide................................................................... 11

3.1 Configuring the PC ........................................................................................ 11

3.2 Quick Setup................................................................................................... 14

3.2.1 Standard AP Mode ....................................................................................... 16

3.2.2 AP Router Mode ........................................................................................... 27

3.2.3 AP Client Router Mode................................................................................. 30

Chapter 4 Configuring Standard AP Mode.......................................................33

4.1 Login.............................................................................................................. 33

4.2 Status ............................................................................................................ 34

4.3 Quick Setup................................................................................................... 35

4.4 QSS............................................................................................................... 35

4.5 Operation Mode............................................................................................. 41

4.6 Network ......................................................................................................... 41

4.7 Wireless......................................................................................................... 42

4.7.1 Wireless Settings.......................................................................................... 43

4.7.2 Wireless Security.......................................................................................... 43

4.7.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ................................................................................. 55

4.7.4 Wireless Advanced....................................................................................... 57

4.7.5 Antenna Alignment ....................................................................................... 59

4.7.6 Distance Settings.......................................................................................... 59

4.7.7 Throughput Monitor ...................................................................................... 60

4.7.8 Wireless Statistics ........................................................................................ 60

4.8 DHCP ............................................................................................................ 61

4.8.1 DHCP Settings ............................................................................................. 62

4.8.2 DHCP Clients List......................................................................................... 63

4.8.3 Address Reservation .................................................................................... 63

4.9 System Tools................................................................................................. 65

4.9.1 SNMP ........................................................................................................... 65

4.9.2 Diagnostic..................................................................................................... 67

4.9.3 Ping Watch Dog............................................................................................ 68

4.9.4 Speed Test ................................................................................................... 69

4.9.5 Firmware Upgrade........................................................................................ 70

4.9.6 Factory Defaults ........................................................................................... 71

4.9.7 Backup & Restore......................................................................................... 72

4.9.8 Reboot .......................................................................................................... 72

4.9.9 Password...................................................................................................... 73

4.9.10 System Log................................................................................................... 74

Chapter 5 Configuring AP Router & AP Client Router Mode..........................75

5.1 Login.............................................................................................................. 75

5.2 Status ............................................................................................................ 76

5.3 Quick Setup................................................................................................... 79

5.4 QSS............................................................................................................... 79

5.5 Operation Mode............................................................................................. 85

5.6 Network ......................................................................................................... 85

5.6.1 LAN............................................................................................................... 86

5.6.2 WAN ............................................................................................................. 86

5.6.3 MAC Clone ................................................................................................... 96

5.7 Wireless......................................................................................................... 97

5.7.1 Wireless Settings.......................................................................................... 97

5.7.2 Wireless Security........................................................................................ 103

5.7.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ............................................................................... 105

5.7.4 Wireless Advanced..................................................................................... 108

5.7.5 Antenna Alignment ..................................................................................... 109

5.7.6 Distance Settings........................................................................................ 110

5.7.7 Throughput Monitor .................................................................................... 110

5.7.8 Wireless Statistics ...................................................................................... 111

5.8 DHCP .......................................................................................................... 112

5.8.1 DHCP Settings ........................................................................................... 113

5.8.2 DHCP Clients List....................................................................................... 114

5.8.3 Address Reservation .................................................................................. 114

5.9 Forwarding ..................................................................................................116

5.9.1 Virtual Servers ............................................................................................ 116

5.9.2 Port Triggering............................................................................................ 118

5.9.3 DMZ ............................................................................................................ 121

5.9.4 UPnP .......................................................................................................... 122

5.10 Security .......................................................................................................123

5.10.1 Basic Security............................................................................................. 123

5.10.2 Advanced Security...................................................................................... 124

5.10.3 Local Management ..................................................................................... 126

5.10.4 Remote Management ................................................................................. 127

5.11 Parental Control ..........................................................................................128

5.12 Access Control ............................................................................................ 130

5.12.1 Rule ............................................................................................................ 130

5.12.2 Host ............................................................................................................ 132

5.12.3 Target ......................................................................................................... 133

5.12.4 Schedule..................................................................................................... 134

5.13 Static Routing .............................................................................................. 136

5.14 Bandwidth Control ....................................................................................... 137

5.14.1 Control Settings .......................................................................................... 137

5.14.2 Rules List.................................................................................................... 138

5.15 IP& MAC Binding......................................................................................... 138

5.15.1 Binding Settings.......................................................................................... 139

5.15.2 ARP List...................................................................................................... 140

5.16 Dynamic DNS.............................................................................................. 140

5.17 System Tools............................................................................................... 144

5.17.1 Time Settings.............................................................................................. 144

5.17.2 Diagnostic................................................................................................... 145

5.17.3 Firmware Upgrade...................................................................................... 147

5.17.4 Factory Defaults ......................................................................................... 148

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5.17.5 Backup & Restore....................................................................................... 149

5.17.6 Reboot ........................................................................................................ 149

5.17.7 Password.................................................................................................... 150

5.17.8 System log .................................................................................................. 151

5.17.9 Statistics ..................................................................................................... 153

Appendix A: FAQ.................................................................................................. 155

Appendix B: Factory Defaults .............................................................................160

Appendix C: Specifications .................................................................................161

Appendix D: Glossary .......................................................................................... 162

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Package Contents

The following items should be found in your package:

¾ One TL-WA7510N 5GHz 150Mbps Outdoor Wireless Access Point

¾ One Power Injector

¾ Ethernet Cable

¾ One Power Adapter for TL-WA7510N 5GHz 150Mbps Outdoor Wireless Access Point

¾ Mounting Kits

¾ Quick Installation Guide

¾ One Resource CD for TL-WA7510N 5GHz 150Mbps Outdoor Wireless Access Point,

including:

z This User Guide

z Other helpful information

Note:

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Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items is damaged or

missing, please contact with your distributor.

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Product Overview

The TL-WA7510N 5GHz 150Mbps Outdoor Wireless Access Point is dedicated to outdoor wireless

network solutions. The TL-WA7510N 5GHz 150Mbps Outdoor Wireless Access Point will allow you

to connect your network with other wireless devices wirelessly, sharing Internet Access, files and fun,

easily and securely. The high power design will also help you build a more stable link or cover more

area outdoors.

The TL-WA7510N 5GHz 150Mbps Outdoor Wireless Access Point provides three operation modes

for multi-users to access the Internet: Standard AP, AP Router and AP Client Router. In Standard

AP mode, it can work in various modes, such as Access Point/Multi-SSID/Client/Repeater/Universal

Repeater/ Bridge with AP. In AP Router mode, it can access the Internet via an ADSL/Cable Modem,

while sharing data wirelessly. In AP Client Router mode, it works as a WISP CPE and can access

the Internet wirelessly via your WISP.

With the most attentive wireless security, the TL-WA7510N 5GHz 150Mbps Outdoor Wireless

Access Point provides multiple protection measures. It can be set to turn off wireless network name

(SSID) broadcast so that only stations that have the SSID can be connected. The AP provides

wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security, and WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK

authentication, as well as TKIP/AES encryption security. It also supports VPN pass-through for

sensitive data secure transmission.

The TL-WA7510N 5GHz 150Mbps Outdoor Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11a,

IEEE 802.11n standards so that the data transmission rate is up to 150 Mbps. The wireless

transmission range can extend up to tens of kilometers.

1.2 Conventions

The AP, TL-WA7510N, or Device mentioned in this User guide stands for TL-WA7510N 5GHz

150Mbps Outdoor Wireless Access Point without any explanations.

Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may differ

from the actual situation. You can set the parameters according to your demand.

1.3 Main Features

¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE

802.3x, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11e

¾ Wireless Data transfer rates up to 150 Mbps

¾ Supports Standard AP, AP Router and AP Client Router operation mode

¾ High output transmit power and receive sensitivity optimized

¾ Supports AP Client Router Mode for WISP CPE

¾ Supports passive power over Ethernet

¾ Supports Wireless Distribution System (WDS)

¾ Supports Antenna Alignment

¾ Provides throughput monitor indicating the current wireless throughput

¾ Supports Layer 2 User Isolation

¾ Supports Ping Watch Dog

¾ Supports link speed test

¾ Supports Remote Management

¾ Output transmit power adjustable

¾ Supports PPPoE, Dynamic IP, Static IP, L2TP, PPTP and BigPond Cable Internet Access

(BigPond Cable Internet Access is only available in AP Router mode.)

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¾ Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing

¾ Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing, VPN Pass-through

¾ Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host

¾ Built-in firewall supporting IP address filtering, Domain Name filtering, and MAC address

filtering

¾ Provides WLAN ACL (Access Control List)

¾ Supports configuration backup/restore and firmware upgrade

¾ Supports Web management

1.4 Panel Layout

1.4.1 The Rear Panel

Figure 1-1 Rear Panel sketch

View from left to right, the parts are explained below.

¾ RP-SMA: This is where you can connect an outside antenna. For this AP, the antenna is built

inside, and usually there is no necessity to connect an outside one.

¾ LAN: This port is used to connect to the POE port of the provided Power Injector.

¾ Reset:

There are two ways to reset the AP’s factory defaults:

• Use the Factory Defaults function on System Tools -> Factory Defaults page in the AP’s Web-based Utility.

• Use the Factory Default Reset button: Press and hold the Reset button until Wireless Signal Strength LEDs flash, and then the AP will reboot.

Note:

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Ensure the AP is powered on before it restarts completely.

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1.4.2 The Front Panel

TL-WA7510N consists of several LED indicators, which is designed to indicate connections and

wireless signal.

Figure 1-2 Front Panel sketch

View from left to right, the details are explained below.

Name Status Indication

Off No Power

PWR

On Power on

Off There is no device linked to the corresponding port

LAN

On There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no activity

Flashing There is an active device linked to the corresponding port

Signal

Strength

Off There is no remote wireless signal Wireless

On Indicates the wireless signal strength of a remote AP

Table 1-1 the LED Description

Client or

Repeater

mode

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Chapter 2 Connecting the Device

2.1 System Requirements

¾ Each PC in the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45

connectors.

¾ TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC.

¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or

later.

¾ If the device is configured to AP client router mode, you also need:

Wireless Internet Access Service (WISP).

¾ If the device is configured to AP router mode, you also need:

Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet).

¾ One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (you do not need it if you connect the

router to the Ethernet.).

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements

¾ Operating temperature: -30℃~70℃

¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90% RH, Non-condensing

2.3 Connecting the Device

To connect the AP, please follow the steps below:

1. Power off your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the AP.

2. Locate an optimum location for the AP. The best place is usually at the center of your wireless

network. The place must accord with the Installation Environment Requirements.

3. Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.

After finishing the steps above, please choose the operation mode you need and carry out the

corresponding steps. There are three operation mode supported by this AP: Standard AP, AP

Router, and AP Client Router.

2.3.1 Standard AP Mode

In this mode, the device enables multi-users to access, and provides several wireless modes,

including Access Point, Multi-SSID, Client, Repeater, Universal Repeater, and Bridge with AP.

These six modes are illustrated as below:

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¾ Access Point

This operation mode allows wireless stations to access.

Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WA7510N in Access Point mode

1. Connect the LAN port of TL-WA7510N to the POE port of the Power Injector with an Ethernet

cable.

2. Connect the LAN port of the Power Injector to the wired network port with an Ethernet cable.

3. Plug one end of the Power Adapter into the DC jack on the Power Injector, and the other end

in the electrical wall socket.

4. Power on the notebook(s) and other connected devices (such as the Router).

¾ Multi-SSID

In this mode, AP can support up to 4 SSID.

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Figure 2-2 Hardware Installation of the TL-WA7510N in Multi-SSID mode

1. Connect the LAN port of TL-WA7510N to the POE port of the Power Injector with an Ethernet

cable.

2. Connect the LAN port of the Power Injector to the wired network port with an Ethernet cable.

3. Plug one end of the Power Adapter into the DC jack on the Power Injector, and the other end

in the electrical wall socket.

4. Power on the notebooks and other connected devices (such as the Router).

¾ Client

Figure 2-3 Hardware Installation of the TL-WA7510N in Client mode

1. Connect the LAN port of TL-WA7510N to the POE port of the Power Injector with an Ethernet

cable.

2. Connect the PC to the LAN port of the Power Injector with an Ethernet cable.

3. Plug one end of the Power Adapter into the DC jack on the Power Injector, and the other end

in electrical wall socket.

4. Power on the PC(s) and other connected devices (such as the Router).

¾ Repeater and Universal Repeater

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Figure 2-4 Hardware Installation of the TL-WA7510N in (Universal) Repeater mode

1. Connect the LAN port of TL-WA7510N to the POE port of the Power Injector with an Ethernet

cable.

2. Plug one end of the Power Adapter into the DC jack on the Power Injector, and the other end

in electrical wall socket.

3. Power on the PC(s) and other connected devices (such as the Router).

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Both Repeater and Universal Repeater modes allow the AP with its own BSS to relay data to a

root AP. The wireless repeater relays signal between its stations and the root AP for greater

wireless range. However, in Repeater mode, the WDS associated is enabled, while in Universal

Repeater mode, the WDS associated is disabled.

¾ Bridge with AP

Two Devices are needed in this mode.

Figure 2-5 Hardware Installation of the TL-WA7510N in Standard AP -- Bridge mode

1. Connect the LAN port of TL-WA7510N to the POE port of the Power Injector with an Ethernet

cable.

2. Plug one end of the Power Adapter into the DC jack on the Power Injector, and the other end

in electrical wall socket.

3. Power on the PC(s).

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Note:

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It is recommended that you connect a PC/notebook to the LAN port of the Device with an Ethernet

cable, and then login the Device from the PC/notebook to set the Device in Bridge with AP mode.

2.3.2 AP Router Mode

Figure 2-6 Hardware Installation of the TL-WA7510N in AP Router mode

1. Connect the et

cable.

2. Connec

3. Plug one end of the Power Adapter into the DC jack on the Power Injector, and the other end

LAN port of TL-WA7510N to the POE port of the Power Injector with an Ethern

t the DSL/Cable Modem to the LAN port of the Power Injector with an Ethernet cable.

in electrical wall socket.

4. Power on the PC(s) and

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In this mod

as the WAN port.

e, the LAN port of the Power Injector (connected to the LAN port of the Device) works

other connected devices (such as the ADSL modem).

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2.3.3 AP Client Router Mode

Figure 2-7 Hardware Installation of the TL-WA7510N in AP Client Router mode

1. Connect the LAN port of TL-WA7510N to the POE port of the Power Injector with an Ethernet

cable.

2. Connect the PC to the LAN port of the Power Injector with an Ethernet cable.

3. Plug one end of the Power Adapter into the DC jack on the Power Injector, and the other end

in electrical wall socket.

4. Power on the PC(s) and notebook(s).

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Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide

3.1 Configuring the PC

This chapter will guide you to configure your PC to communicate with the AP. The wireless

adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Address range without

overlapping with each other. Manually configure the IP address as 192.168.1.* (* is any number

within 1 to 253), and the Subnet mask as 255.255.255.0 for your PC following the instructions

below.

Connect the local PCs to the LAN ports on the AP and configure the IP address manually for your

PCs.

1. Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen), right-click My Network Connections and choose Properties.

Figure 3-1

2. On the My Network Connections window shown as Figure 3-2 below, right-click LAN (Local Area Connection) and choose Properties.

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Figure 3-2

3. In the General tab of Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.

Figure 3-3

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4. Configure the IP address manually.

1) Select Use the following IP address.

2) Enter 192.168.1.* (* is any integer between1 to 253) into the IP address filed,

255.255.255.0 into the Subnet mask filed.

3) Click OK to keep your settings.

Figure 3-4

5. Verify the network connection between your PC and the AP via the Ping command. The following example is in Windows XP Operating System.

1) Click Start > Run tab. Enter cmd in the filed and click OK.

2) Type ping 192.168.1.254 on the screen that displays and then press Enter.

3) If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure 3-5 below, the connection

between your PC and the AP has been successfully established.

If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure 3-6 below, it means that your PC has

not connected to the AP.

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Figure 3-5

Figure 3-6

Please check following these steps:

a) Check to see if your PC and the AP are right connected. The LED of LAN port which you

link to on the device and the LED on your PC’s adapter should be lit up.

b) Make sure the TCP/IP for your PC is right configured. If the AP’s IP address is

192.168.1.254, your PC’s IP address must be within the range of 192.168.1.1 ~

192.168.1.253.

3.2 Quick Setup

The TL-WA7510N is easy to configure and manage with. To access the configuration utility, open

a web-browser and type in the default address http://192.168.1.254 in the address field of the

browser.

1. Open your web browser. Type in the default address http://192.168.1.254 in the address field of web browser and then press Enter.

Figure 3-7 Login to the AP

Enter admin for the User Name and Password (both in lower case letters) in Figure 3-8 below.

Then click OK or press Enter.

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Figure 3-8 Login Windows

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If the above screen does not prompt, it means that your web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.

2. After a successful login, you can click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your Device.

Figure 3-9 Quick Setup

3. Click Next, and then Choose Operation mode page will appear as shown in Figure 3-10 .

¾ Standard AP: In this mode, the device enables multi-users to access, and provides several

wireless modes. such as AP, Client, Repeater and so on

¾ AP Router: In this mode, the device enables multi-users to share Internet via ADSL/Cable

Modem. The wireless port share the same IP to ISP through Ethernet WAN port. The Wireless port acts the same as a LAN port while in AP Router mode.

¾ AP Client Router: In this mode, the device enables multi-users to share Internet from WISP.

The LAN port devices share the same IP from WISP through Wireless port. While connecting to WISP, the Wireless port works as a WAN port in AP Client Router mode. The Ethernet port acts as a LAN port.

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Figure 3-10 Choose Operation Mode

3.2.1 Standard AP Mode

When you choose Standard AP Mode on Operation Mode page in Figure 3-10, take the

following steps:

1. Click Next in Figure 3-10, and then Wireless page will appear as shown in Figure 3-11.

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Figure 3-11

¾ Operation Mode - Several Operation Modes are supported, including: Access Point,

Multi-SSID, Client, Repeater, Universal Repeater, and Bridge with AP. The available

setting options are different in various operation modes.

1) Access Point – This operation mode allows wireless stations to access.

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Figure 3-12

z Wireless Radio- Enable or disable the wireless radio.

z SSID- Enter a string of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID) must be assigned to all

wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is set to be TP-LINK _xxxxxx (xxxxxx indicates the last unique six characters of each AP's MAC address), which can ensure your wireless network security. But it is recommended strongly that you change your networks name (SSID) to a different value. This value is case-sensitive. For example, MYSSID is NOT the same as MySsid.

z Region- Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the

wireless function of the Device can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the Device in a region other than one of those specified in this filed. If your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.

z When you select your local region from the pull-down list, click the Save button, then the

Note Dialog appears. Click OK.

Note Dialog

z Channel- This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary to

change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. If you select auto, then the AP will select the best channel automatically.

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z Mode- This field determines the wireless mode which the AP works on.

z Max Tx Rate - You can limit the maximum tx rate of the AP through this field.

You can select one of the following security options:

z Disable Security- The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, the

wireless stations will be able to connect the AP without encryption. It is recommended strongly that you choose one of the following options to enable security.

z WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK- Select WPA based on pre-shared passphrase.

z PSK Password- You can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters.

For ASCII, the length should be between 8 and 63 characters. For Hexadecimal, the length should be between 8 and 64 characters. Please note that the key is case sensitive.

z Not Change- If you chose this option, wireless security configuration will not change.

2) Multi-SSID – AP can support up to 4 SSIDs.

Figure 3-13

z Wireless Radio- The wireless radio of the AP can be enabled or disabled to allow or deny

wireless stations to access. If enabled, the wireless stations will be able to access the AP; otherwise, wireless stations will not be able to access the AP.

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z Enable VLAN- Check this box to enable the VLAN function. The AP supports up to 4 VLANs.

All wireless PCs in the VLANs are able to access this AP. The AP can also work with an IEEE

802.1Q Tag VLAN supporting Switch. If this Switch enables the Tag VLAN function, besides all wireless PCs, only the PCs in the VLAN same with SSID1 are able to access the AP. If a PC is directly connected to the LAN port of the AP, please make sure that its adapter supports Tag function, or this PC will not be able to access the AP.

z SSID- Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID) must be assigned to all

wireless devices in your network. In Multi-SSID operation mode, enter SSID for each BSS in the field "SSID1" ~ "SSID4".

z VLAN ID- The ID of a VLAN. Only in the same VLAN can a wireless PC and a wired PC

communicate with each other. The value can be between 1 and 4095. If the VLAN function is enabled, when AP forwards packets, the packets out from the LAN port will be added with an IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tag, whose VLAN ID is just the ID of the VLAN where the sender belongs.

z Region- Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the

wireless function of the AP can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the AP in a region other than one of those specified in this filed. If your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.

When you select your local region from the pull-down list, click the Save button, then the

Note Dialog appears. Click OK.

Note Dialog

z Channel- This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary to

change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.

z Mode-This field determines the wireless mode which the AP works on.

z Max Tx Rate- You can limit the maximum tx rate of the AP through this field.

z Enable SSID Broadcast- If you select the Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the AP will

broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.

You can select one of the following security options:

z Disable Security- The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, the

wireless stations will be able to connect the AP without encryption. It is recommended strongly that you choose one of the following options to enable security.

z WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK- Select WPA based on pre-shared passphrase.

z PSK Password- You can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters.

For ASCII, the length should be between 8 and 63 characters.

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For Hexadecimal, the length should be between 8 and 64 characters. Please note that the key is case sensitive.

z Not Change- If you chose this option, wireless security configuration will not change.

3) Client – The device will act as a wireless station to enable wired host(s) to access AP.

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z Wireless Radio- The wireless radio of the AP can be enabled or disabled to allow or deny

wireless stations to access. If enabled, the wireless stations will be able to access the AP; otherwise, wireless stations will not be able to access the AP.

z Enable WDS- The AP client can connect to AP with WDS enabled or disabled. If WDS is

enabled, all traffic from wired networks will be forwarded in the format of WDS frames consisting of four address fields. If WDS is disabled, three address frames are used. If your AP supports WDS well, please enable this option.

z SSID- Enter the SSID of AP that you want to access. If you select the radio button before

SSID, the AP client will connect to AP according to SSID.

z MAC of AP- Enter the MAC address of AP that you want to access. If you select the radio

button before MAC of AP, the AP client will connect to AP according to MAC address.

z Region- Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the

z When you select your local region from the pull-down list, click the Save button, then the

Note Dialog appears. Click OK.

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Note Dialog

You can select one of the following security options:

z Disable Security- The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, the

wireless stations will be able to connect the AP without encryption. It is recommended strongly that you choose one of the following options to enable security.

z WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK- Select WPA based on pre-shared passphrase.

z PSK Password- You can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters.

For ASCII, the length should be between 8 and 63 characters. For Hexadecimal, the length should be between 8 and 64 characters. Please note that the key is case sensitive.

z Not Change- If you chose this option, wireless security configuration will not change.

4) Repeater

In Repeater mode, the AP with WDS enabled will relay data to an associated root AP. AP function

is enabled meanwhile. The wireless repeater relays signal between its stations and the root AP for

greater wireless range. Please input the MAC address of root AP in the field "MAC of AP".

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