The product model shown in this QIG is TL-WA701ND, as an example.
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Assign a static IP address 192.168.1.100 for your computer. Please refer to
the T3 in Troubleshooting guide if you need assistance.
Connect to the Access Point with
the Ethernet cable or via
wireless.The default SSID of the
Access Point is TP-LINK_
XXXXXX. The XXXXXX is the
last 6 characters of the Access
Point’s MAC address.
Plug the provided power adapter
into the power jack on the back of
the Access Point, and the other
end to a standard electrical wall
socket.
If the distance between the outlet and the Access Point is too long to supply
Note
the power, you can refer to the Power over Ethernet(PoE) solution in
Appendix B: With PoE Setup.
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Turn on all of your network devices and then check to see if the LEDs on the
Access Point display normally as the diagram bleow describes.
Solid light
Flashing
Solid light or flashing
Flashing if the Wireless
Radio function is enabled
If the LEDs display abnormally, please check to see if all the cable
Note
connectors (power adapter and Ethernet cable) are well connected to you
device.
Login
Open your web browser
and type in 192.168.1.254
in the address bar and
ress Enter
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dialog box will prompt you for the
Username and Password.Ente
the default values and click OK.
User name: admin
Password: admin
Click OK
If the dialog box does not pop up, please refer to T3 in the Troubleshooting
Note
guide. T2 will give you some help if you forget the password.
Network Setting
fter successfully logging in, this
page will then display.
You may need to change the LAN
IP address and the gateway
according to your network.
Click Network
Click Save after you have
completed the settings
If you have changed the LAN IP address, please log in to the Access Point
Note
using the new IP address.
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Operation Mode Selection
This Access Point provides six operational modes: Access Point mode, Multi-SSID,
Client mode, Repeater mode, Universal Repeater mode and Bridge with AP mode.
Please choose an appropriate operation mode for the Access Point.
Access Point Mode
In this mode, the Access Point will act as a wireless central hub for your wireless
LAN clients, giving a wireless extension for your current wired network. The
Multi-SSID mode is similar to Access Point mode.
Client Mode
In this mode, the Access Point will act as a wireless card to connect with WISP.
Repeater Mode
In this mode, the Access Point can extend the coverage of another wireless Access
Point or Router. The universal repeater mode is for the wireless Access Point or
Router which does not support WDS function.
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