TP Link WA50XG Revised Manual
User Guide
TL-WA501G
54Mbps Wireless Access Point
2x to 3x eXtended Range
2.4GHz 802.11g/b
TM
Rev:2.0
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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:
¾ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
¾ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
¾ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
¾ 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.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance 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, the antenna 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 Declaration of Conformity
For the following equipment: TL-WA501G
Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the
Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility
(89/336/EEC), Low-voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC),
the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC.
The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the following European
standards:
¾ EN 300 328 V.1.4.1 (2003)
¾ EN 301 489-1 V.1.4.1 (2002) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.2.1 (2002)
¾ EN 60950-1: 2001
¾ EN 55022: 1998 + A1: 2000 + A2: 2003
¾ EN61000-3-2:2001
¾ EN61000-3-3:2001
¾ EN 55024: 1998 +A1: 2001 + A2: 2003
European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and
frequency range 2.400-2.4835GHz; In France, the equipment must be restricted to the
2.4465-2.4835GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use.
Package contents.............................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 1: About this Guide.............................................................................................. 2
1.1 Purposes.............................................................................................................. 2
1.2 Conventions ......................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Overview of this User Guide ................................................................................ 2
Chapter 2: Introduction...................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Overview of the AP .............................................................................................. 3
2.2 Features............................................................................................................... 3
2.3 Panel Layout ........................................................................................................ 4
2.3.1 The Front Panel ......................................................................................... 4
2.3.2 The Rear Panel.......................................................................................... 4
Chapter 3: Connecting the AP........................................................................................... 6
3.1 System Requirements.......................................................................................... 6
3.2 Installation Environment Requirements................................................................ 6
3.3 Connecting the AP ............................................................................................... 6
Chapter 4: TCP/IP Configuration....................................................................................... 8
Chapter 5: Configuring the AP ........................................................................................ 10
5.1 login ................................................................................................................... 10
5.2 Status................................................................................................................. 10
5.3 Network...............................................................................................................11
5.4 Wireless ............................................................................................................. 12
5.4.1 Basic Settings .......................................................................................... 12
5.4.2 Site Survey .............................................................................................. 18
5.4.3 Security Settings ...................................................................................... 18
5.4.4 MAC Filtering ........................................................................................... 20
5.4.5 Wireless Statistics.................................................................................... 23
5.5 DHCP................................................................................................................. 24
5.5.1 DHCP Settings......................................................................................... 24
5.5.2 DHCP Clients List .................................................................................... 25
5.5.3 Address Reservation................................................................................ 25
5.6 Wireless Advanced Settings............................................................................... 26
5.7 System Tools...................................................................................................... 27
5.7.1 Firmware.................................................................................................. 27
5.7.2 Factory Defaults....................................................................................... 28
5.7.3 Reboot ..................................................................................................... 28
5.7.4 Password ................................................................................................. 29
5.7.5 Log........................................................................................................... 29
Appendix A: FAQ............................................................................................................. 31
Appendix B: Configuring the PCs.................................................................................... 32
Appendix C: Specifications.............................................................................................. 37
Appendix D: Glossary ..................................................................................................... 38
A
ppendix E: Contact Information..................................................................................... 40
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide
Package contents
The following contents should be found in your box:
¾ One TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point
¾ One AC power Adapter for TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point
¾ One Resource CD for TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point, including:
• This Guide
• Other Helpful Information
Note: If any of the listed contents are damaged or missing, please contact the retailer
from whom you purchased the TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point for
assistance.
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Chapter 1: About this Guide
Thank you for choosing the TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point. This AP
provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless
TM
devices. It adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range
that transmission distance is 2-3 times of traditional IEEE 802.11g/b solutions, up to
855.36m tested in China. Transmission range is extended to 4-9 times.
It is an easy, web-based setup for installation and management. Even though you may
not be familiar with the AP, this guide will make configuring the AP easy. Before installing
the AP, please look through this guide to get to know all the AP’s functions.
1.1 Purposes
This Guide tells you how to use the TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point.
1.2 Conventions
The AP mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point.
WLAN transmission technology so
1.3 Overview of this User Guide
Chapter 1: About this Guide
Chapter 2: Introduction
Chapter 3: Connecting the AP
Chapter 4: TCP/IP Configuration
Chapter 5: Configuring the AP
Appendix A: FAQ
Appendix B: Configuring the PCs
Appendix C: Specifications
Appendix D: Glossary
Appendix E: Contact Information
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Chapter 2: Introduction
2.1 Overview of the AP
The TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point is the basic building block of a wireless LAN
infrastructure. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped
wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices.
The TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point acts as a bridge between the wired LAN
and wireless clients. Connecting multiple TL-WA501G Access Points via a wired Ethernet
backbone can further lengthen the wireless network coverage. As a mobile computing
device moves out of the range of one access point, it moves into the range of another. As
a result, wireless clients can freely roam from one Access Point to another and still
maintain seamless connection to the network.
In the most attentive wireless security, the TL-WA501G 54Mbps 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-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11g/b
standards so that the data transmission rate is up to 54Mbps. It adopts 2x to 3x eXtended
TM
Range
WLAN transmission technology so that transmission distance is 2-3 times of
traditional IEEE 802.11g/b solutions, up to a distance of 855.36m tested in China.
Transmission range is extended to 4-9 times. It is compatible with all IEEE 802.11g and
IEEE 802.11b products.
2.2 Features
¾ Complies with IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u standards
TM
¾ Adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range
¾ Supports 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data
transfer rates
¾ Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security
¾ Provides WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication and TKIP/AES
encryption security
¾ Built-in DHCP server supporting dynamic IP address distributing
¾ Supports MAC address filtering
¾ Supports multiple operating modes (Access Point, Client, Repeater, Point to Point,
Point to Multi-point)
¾ Supports TCP/IP, DHCP, SNMP
¾ Supports Traffic statistics
¾ Supports firmware upgrade
¾ Supports Remote and Web management
WLAN transmission technologies
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2.3 Panel Layout
2.3.1 The Front Panel
Viewed from left to right, as shown in figure 2-1, the front panel of the TL-WA501G
consists of four LEDs, which is designed to indicate connections. Table 2-1 describes the
LEDs on the front panel of the AP.
Figure 2-1: Front Panel sketch
Name Action Description
POWER
SYSTEM
LAN
WLAN
Not lit No Power
Lit up Power on
Lit up The AP is initialising
Flashing The AP is working properly
Not lit The AP has a hardware error
Not lit There is no device linked to the corresponding port
Lit up
Flashing There is an active device linked to the corresponding port
Not lit The Wireless Radio function is disabled
Flashing The Wireless Radio function is enabled
Table 2-1 The LEDs description
There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no
activity
2.3.2 The Rear Panel
The rear panel contains the following features: (Viewed from left to right in figure 2-2)
¾ Wireless antenna
¾ Factory Default Reset button
¾ There are two ways to reset the AP's factory defaults:
1) Use the Factory Defaults function on System Tools -> Factory Defaults page
in the AP's Web-based Utility.
2) Use the Factory Default Reset button: First, turn off the AP's power. Second,
press and hold the default reset button then turn on the AP's power, until the
system LED lights up (about 3 seconds). Last, release the reset button and wait
for the AP to reboot.
Note: Ensure the AP is powered on before it restarts completely.
¾ One LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 port for connecting the AP to hub or switch
¾ AC power socket: only use the power adapter supplied with the TL-WA501G
54Mbps Wireless Access Point, use of a different adapter may result in product
damage.
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Figure 2-2: Rear Panel sketch
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Chapter 3: Connecting the AP
3.1 System Requirements
¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)
¾ One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector
¾ A Ethernet broadband router
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 802.11g or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the TL-WN510G Wireless Adapter
3.2 Installation Environment Requirements
¾ Not in direct sunlight or near a heater or heating vent
¾ Not cluttered or crowded. There should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space on
all sides of the AP
¾ Well ventilated (especially if it is in a closet)
¾ Operating temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉)
¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
3.3 Connecting the AP
Figure 3.1 is an example of an infrastructure network incorporating the TL-WA501G. An
Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. For a typical
connection of the AP, please do the following:
1. You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into your
home or office). Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the
modem.
2. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router. Quickly install the router.
3. 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. The place must accord with the
Installation Environment Requirements.
4. Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.
5. Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to the TL-WA501G AP. Power on the AP.
6. If you are connecting a desktop PC or laptop to your network, install the TP-LINK
Wireless Adapter on the PC.
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Figure 3-1 The Example of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA501G
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Chapter 4: TCP/IP Configuration
After connecting the TL-WA501G AP into your network, you should configure it. The
default IP address of the TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point is 192.168.1.1,
and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be seen from the LAN.
They can be changed as you desire, as an example we use the default values for
description in this guide.
Connect the local PCs to the LAN ports on the AP. There are then two means to
configure the IP address for your PCs.
¾ Configure the IP address manually
1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC(s). If you need instructions as to how to
do this, please refer to
2) Configure the network parameters. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is
from 2 to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1
(The AP's default IP address)
¾ Obtain an IP address automatically
1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on
your PC(s). If you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to
Appendix B: "Configuring the PCs."
2) Power off the AP and PC(s). Then turn on the AP, and restart the PC(s). The
built-in DHCP server will assign IP addresses for the PC(s).
Appendix B: "Configuring the PCs."
Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network
connection between your PC(s) and the AP. The following example is in Windows 2000
OS.
Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, then press Enter.
Figure 4-1: Successful result of Ping command
If the result displayed is similar to that shown in figure 4-1, the connection between your
PC and the AP has been established.
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Figure 4-2: Failed result of Ping command
If the result displayed is similar to that shown in figure 4-2, it means that your PC has not
connected to the AP. Please check it following these steps:
1. Is the connection between your PC and the AP correct?
Note: The LED of LAN port on the AP and LED on your PC's adapter should be lit.
2. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?
Note: If the AP's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be within the
range of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254, the gateway must be 192.168.1.1
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