TP Link WA500G User Guide

TL-WA500G 54M 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 20 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.

National Restrictions

2400.0-2483.5 MHz

Country Restriction Reason/remark

Bulgaria

Outdoor use limited to 10

France

Italy

Luxembourg None

Norway Implemented

Russian Federation Only for indoor applications

Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.

mW e.i.r.p. within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz

General authorization required for outdoor use and public service

Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012

If used outside of own premises, general authorization

uired

is re

General authorization required for network and service supply(not for spectrum)

This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

For the following equipment: Product Description: 54M Wireless Access Point Model No.: TL-WA500G 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 V1.3.2:2008 EN60950-1:2006 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 Person is responsible for marking this declaration:

Zhao Jianjun

Director 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

Conventions .............................................................................................................1

Overview of This Guide ...........................................................................................2

Chapter 1 Introduction........................................................................................... 3

1.1 Product Overview.............................................................................................. 3

1.2 Main Features ................................................................................................... 4

1.3 Appearance....................................................................................................... 5

1.3.1 The Front Panel.................................................................................................5

1.3.2 The Rear Panel..................................................................................................6

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ........................................................................... 7

2.1 Before You Begin.............................................................................................. 7

2.2 Basic Requirements.......................................................................................... 7

2.3 Connecting the Device...................................................................................... 7

Chapter 3 Configure PC......................................................................................... 9

Chapter 4 Configure the Device..........................................................................13

4.1 Login ............................................................................................................... 13

4.2 Status.............................................................................................................. 13

4.3 Network........................................................................................................... 15

4.4 Wireless .......................................................................................................... 16

4.4.1 Basic Settings.................................................................................................. 16

4.4.2 Wireless Mode................................................................................................. 17

4.4.3 Survey..............................................................................................................22

4.4.4 Security Settings..............................................................................................23

4.4.5 MAC Filtering...................................................................................................27

4.4.6 Wireless Statistics............................................................................................29

4.5 DHCP.............................................................................................................. 30

4.5.1 DHCP Settings.................................................................................................30

4.5.2 DHCP Clients List............................................................................................ 32

4.5.3 Address Reservation .......................................................................................32

4.6 Wireless Settings ............................................................................................ 33

4.7 System Tools .................................................................................................. 34

4.7.1 Firmware.......................................................................................................... 35

4.7.2 Factory Defaults...............................................................................................36

4.7.3 Backup & Restore............................................................................................36

4.7.4 Reboot .............................................................................................................37

4.7.5 Password.........................................................................................................37

4.7.6 SysLog............................................................................................................. 38

Appendix A: Application Example........................................................................ 39

Appendix B: Factory Defaults...............................................................................42

Appendix C: Troubleshooting............................................................................... 43

Appendix D: Specifications................................................................................... 44

Appendix E: Glossary............................................................................................45

Package Contents

The following items should be found in your package:

TL-WA500G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point

Resource CD, including:

z This User Guide

Note:

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Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.

z Other Helpful Information

Power Adapter for TL-WA500G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point

Two Ethernet Cables

Conventions

The AP or TL-WA500G, or device mentioned in this User guide stands for TL-WA500G 54M 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.

TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide

Overview of This Guide

Package Contents: Tells what are contained in the box.

Chapter 1 Introduction: Gives an introduction for the TL-WA500G Wireless

Access Point.

1.1 Product Overview: Introduces advantages of using this AP.

1.2 Main Feature:

Introduces main features and their benefits.

1.3 Appearance: Gives descriptions of LEDs, ports and buttons on the

front and rear panel.

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation: Tells how to connect the AP and the requirements.

2.1 Before You Begin: Gives suggestions for better performance of the wireless network.

2.2 Basic Requirement:

Introduces some basic requirements for successful

installation and long-term use

2.3 Connecting the Device:

Introduces steps to connect the AP.

Chapter 3 Configure the PC: Tells how to configure the IP address of your PC in order

to access the AP.

Chapter 4 Configure the Device: Tells how to configure the AP via the web-based

management page.

4.1 Login: Tells how to log on to the web-based management page.

4.2 Status:

4.3 Network:

4.4 Wireless:

Gives information about the AP’s current configuration.

Tells how to configure the IP parameters of AP.

Guides to establish the wireless network in different

wireless modes and deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.

4.5 DHCP:

Introduces how to set your AP to be a DHCP server so

that the AP will automatically assign an IP address for your PC.

4.6 Wireless Settings:

Allows you to make some advanced configurations for

your wireless network.

4.7 System Tools: Allows you to update the firmware, restore the factory defaults, backup the current version, change the default password, and view the system Log.

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for choosing the TL-WA500G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point.

1.1 Product Overview

The TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point is dedicated to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) wireless network solutions. It allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network while also allowing you to connect the wireless devices to a wired environment. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling will be beneficial for your network.

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Powered by 2x to 3x eXtended Range Wireless Access Point provides exceptional transmission distance, which is 2-3 times of traditional IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b solutions, up to 855.36m tested in China. The transmission range is extended to 4-9 times.

With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2- PSK, WPA- PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WA500G Wireless Access Point delivers complete data privacy.

WLAN transmission technology, TL-WA500G

It supports an easy, web-based setup for installation and management. Even though you may not be familiar with the Access Point, you can easily configure it with the help of this Guide. Before installing the AP, please look through this Guide to get the full information of the TL-WA500G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point.

1.2 Main Features

Features Benefits

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Complies with IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u standards

PCs with different wireless standards can communicate with each other

Adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ Extends the transmission range for your

wireless LAN

Supports 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data transfer

The AP can auto-negotiate the rate with the wireless devices

rates

Provides multiple encryption security Types including: 64/128/152-bit WEP WPA/WPA2

Secures your data while

being transmitted

the data packets are

WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK

Supports Built-in DHCP server Supports dynamic IP address distributing

Supports MAC address filtering Allows you to control the access rights of the

wireless stations, depending on the stations' MAC addresses

Supports multiple operating modes including:

z Access Point

Makes the AP an ideal solution for your wireless local area network

You can create a wireless local area network

z Client Wirelessly connects Ethernet devices

z Repeater Relays signal between its stations and the root

AP for greater wireless range

z Bridge (Point to Point, Point to

Multi-point)

Bridges the AP and another AP also in bridge mode to connect two or more wired LANs

Supports Firmware Upgrade You can easily upgrade the firmware to the

latest version through the web-based management page

Supports Remote and Web management Allows you to manage your wireless LAN easily

through the web-based management page, while the management by remote computer is also available

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1.3 Appearance

1.3.1 The Front Panel

Figure 1-1 TL-WA500G front panel

Viewed from left to right, the TL-WA500G has four status LEDs: Power, System, LAN and WLAN.

LED Explanation

Name Status Indication

Power

System

LAN

WLAN

On The AP is Powered on Off The AP is Powered off

Flashing The AP is working properly

Off

Flashing

Off

Flashing

Off

The AP has a hard ware error

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

There is data being transmitted or received wirelessly

There is no device linked to the corresponding port

The Wireless Radio function is enabled

The Wireless Radio function is disabled

) Note:

The LEDs' explanation above shows the device's working status after initialization.

1.3.2 The Rear Panel

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Figure 1-2 TL-WA500G rear panel

Viewed from left to right, the following parts are located on the rear panel of TL-WA500G.

Wireless antenna：The external antenna is used to transmit and receive wireless data. RESET: The Reset button is used to restore the AP’s factory default settings. There are two ways

to reset the Access Point’s factory defaults:

z Method one: With the Router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button

(about 5 seconds) until the System LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. And then release the button and wait the router to reboot to its factory default settings.

z Method two: Restore the default settings from “System Tools > Factory Defaults” of the

Modem's Web-based management page.

) Note:

Ensure the AP is powered on before it restarts completely.

LAN: One LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 port connects to a network device, such as a switch or a router.

POWER: The power port connects to the power adapter provided with the TL-WA500G 54Mbps

Wireless Access Point.

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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 vary significantly depending on the physical position of the wireless devices. Factors that can weaken signals by getting in the way of your network’s radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. Typical ranges vary base on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or office.

For best performance of your wireless network, you are suggested to:

1). Avoid redundant obstacles and interference between the wireless devices.

2). Keep your AP away from appliances with a strong electric field or magnetic field, such as a microwave oven or refrigerator.

Place the AP near the center of the area in which your computers operates.

2.2 Basic Requirements

z Use only the power adapter provided with your AP

z The electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible

z Place your AP in a well ventilated place far from direct sunlight, any heater or heating vent

z Leave at least 2 inches (5cm) space around the device for heat dissipation

z Turn off your AP and unplug the power adapter in a lighting storm to avoid damage

z Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or

above

z Operating temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉)

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

2.3 Connecting the Device

Figure 2-1 is an example of the typical application of TL-WA500G in the infrastructure network. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router.

Figure 2-1 The Example of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA500G

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To establish a typical connection of the AP, please take the following steps:

1. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router.

2. Locate an optimum location for the AP. The best place is usually near the center of the area in which your PC(s) will wirelessly connect.

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

4. Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to the TL-WA500G Access Point. Power on the AP.

5. Then you can connect a desktop PC or laptop to your network. (Make sure your computer or laptop is equipped with a Wireless Adapter.)

) Note:

If you are not so clear about how to connect your devices to the network, please refer to Appendix A Application Example.

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Chapter 3 Configure 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 overlap with each other. Manually configure the IP address as 192.168.1.* (* is any integer between 1 to 253), the Subnet mask as 255.255.255.0, and the Default gateway as

192.168.1.254 for your PC by 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 Net work Connections window shown as Figure 3-2 below, right-click LAN (Local

Area Connection) and choose Properties.

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