TP Link WA5110G User Manual

TL-WA5110G

54M High Power 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.

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		General authorization required for outdoor use
Bulgaria		and public service
		and public service

Outdoor use limited to 10 France mW e.i.r.p. within the

band 2454-2483.5 MHz

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

Italy		If used outside of own premises, general
Italy		authorization is required
		authorization is required

Luxembourg	None	General authorization required for network and
Luxembourg	None	service supply(not for spectrum)
		service supply(not for spectrum)

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

Russian		Only for indoor applications
Federation

Note: It’s not used outdoors in France.

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

For the following equipment:

Product Description: 54 M High Power Wireless Access Point Model No.: TL-WA5110G

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
Chapter 1.		Product Overview ..................................................................................................	2
1.1	Overview of the Product..................................................................................................		2
1.2	Features..........................................................................................................................		2
1.3	Conventions....................................................................................................................		3
Chapter 2.		Hardware Installation ............................................................................................	4
2.1.	The Front Panel ..............................................................................................................		4
2.2.	The Rear Panel...............................................................................................................		4
2.3.	System Requirements.....................................................................................................		5
2.4.	Environment Requirements ............................................................................................		5
2.5.	Connecting the Device....................................................................................................		5
Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide........................................................................................			7
3.1.	Configure the Device ......................................................................................................		7
3.2.	Quick Setup ....................................................................................................................		8
Chapter 4. Configuring the Device in AP Client Router & AP Router Operation Mode....			13
4.1	Login .............................................................................................................................		13
4.2	Status............................................................................................................................		13
4.3	Quick Setup ..................................................................................................................		15
4.4	Operation Mode ............................................................................................................		15
4.5	Network.........................................................................................................................		15
4.5.1		LAN ...........................................................................................................................	15
4.5.2		WAN..........................................................................................................................	16
4.5.3		MAC Clone................................................................................................................	20
4.6	Wireless ........................................................................................................................		21
4.6.1		Basic Settings............................................................................................................	21
4.6.2		Wireless Mode...........................................................................................................	22
4.6.3		Security Settings .......................................................................................................	25
4.6.4		MAC Filtering.............................................................................................................	27
4.6.5		Wireless Statistics .....................................................................................................	30
4.6.6		Distance Setting ........................................................................................................	30
4.6.7		Antenna Alignment ....................................................................................................	31
4.6.8		Throughput Monitor ...................................................................................................	31
4.7	DHCP............................................................................................................................		32
4.7.1		DHCP Settings ..........................................................................................................	32
4.7.2		DHCP Clients List......................................................................................................	33

4.7.3		Address Reservation .................................................................................................		34
4.8	Wireless settings...........................................................................................................			35
4.9	Forwarding....................................................................................................................			36
4.9.1		Virtual Servers...........................................................................................................		36
4.9.2		Port Triggering...........................................................................................................		38
4.9.3		DMZ ..........................................................................................................................		39
4.9.4		UPnP.........................................................................................................................		40
4.10	Security.........................................................................................................................			41
4.10.1			Firewall ..................................................................................................................	41
4.10.2			IP Address Filtering ...............................................................................................	42
4.10.3			Domain Filtering.....................................................................................................	43
4.10.4			MAC Address Filtering...........................................................................................	45
4.10.5			Advanced Security.................................................................................................	46
4.11	Static Routing................................................................................................................			48
4.12	Dynamic DNS ...............................................................................................................			49
4.12.1			Dyndns.org DDNS .................................................................................................	49
4.12.2			Oray.net DDNS......................................................................................................	50
4.12.3			Comexe.cn DDNS .................................................................................................	51
4.13	System Tools ................................................................................................................			52
4.13.1			Time.......................................................................................................................	52
4.13.2			Firmware................................................................................................................	53
4.13.3			Factory Defaults.....................................................................................................	54
4.13.4			Backup & Restore..................................................................................................	54
4.13.5			Ping Watch Dog.....................................................................................................	54
4.13.6			Speed Test ............................................................................................................	55
4.13.7			Reboot ...................................................................................................................	56
4.13.8			Password...............................................................................................................	57
4.13.9			Syslog....................................................................................................................	57
4.13.10			Remote Management ............................................................................................	58
4.13.11			Statistics ................................................................................................................	59
Chapter 5.			Configuring the Device in AP Operation Mode .................................................	61
5.1	Login .............................................................................................................................			61
5.2	Status............................................................................................................................			61
5.3	Quick Setup ..................................................................................................................			62
5.4	Operation Mode ............................................................................................................			62
5.5	Network.........................................................................................................................			62
5.6	Wireless ........................................................................................................................			63
			II


5.6.1		Basic Settings............................................................................................................	63
5.6.2		Wireless Mode...........................................................................................................	64
5.6.3		Security Settings .......................................................................................................	69
5.6.4		MAC Filtering.............................................................................................................	71
5.6.5		Wireless Statistics .....................................................................................................	74
5.6.6		Distance Setting ........................................................................................................	74
5.6.7		Antenna Alignment ....................................................................................................	75
5.6.8		Throughput Monitor ...................................................................................................	76
5.7	DHCP............................................................................................................................		76
5.7.1		DHCP Settings ..........................................................................................................	77
5.7.2		DHCP Clients List......................................................................................................	77
5.7.3		Address Reservation .................................................................................................	78
5.8	Wireless settings...........................................................................................................		79
5.9	System Tools ................................................................................................................		80
5.9.1		Firmware ...................................................................................................................	80
5.9.2		Factory Defaults ........................................................................................................	81
5.9.3		Backup & Restore .....................................................................................................	81
5.9.4		Ping Watch Dog ........................................................................................................	82
5.9.5		Speed Test................................................................................................................	82
5.9.6		Reboot.......................................................................................................................	84
5.9.7		Password ..................................................................................................................	84
5.9.8		Syslog .......................................................................................................................	85
Appendix A: FAQ ......................................................................................................................			86
Appendix B: Configuring the PCs ...........................................................................................			90
Appendix C: Specifications......................................................................................................			94
Appendix D: Glossary...............................................................................................................			95

III

Package Contents

The following items should be found in your package:

¾One TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access Point

¾One AC power Adapter for TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access Point

¾One Power Injector

¾Quick Installation Guide

¾One Resource CD for TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access Point, including: z This User Guide

z Other Helpful Information

) Note:

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

Chapter 1. Product Overview

Thank you for choosing TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access Point

1.1 Overview of the Product

The TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access Point is dedicated to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) wireless network solutions. The TL-WA5110G 54M High Power 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 whether indoors or outdoors.

The TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access Point provides 3 operation modes for multi-user to access the Internet: AP client router, AP router and AP. In AP client router mode, it works as a WISP CPE and can access the Internet wirelessly via your WISP. In AP router mode, it can access the Internet via an ADSL/Cable Modem, while sharing data wirelessly. In AP mode it can work in various modes, such as Access Point/Client/WDS Bridge/Repeater.

With the most attentive wireless security, the TL-WA5110G 54M High Power 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-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b standards so that the data transmission rate is up to 54Mbps. The wireless transmission range can extend up to tens of kilometers.

The TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access Point is easy-to-manage. Quick Setup is supported and friendly help messages are provided for every step. So you can configure it quickly and share the Internet more quickly and easily.

1.2 Features

¾Complies with IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u standards.

¾Wireless Data transfer rates up to 54Mbps.

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

¾High output transmit power and receive sensitivity optimized.

¾Supports Client Router Mode for WISP CPE

¾Supports passive power over Ethernet.

¾Supports Wireless Distribution System (WDS).

¾ACK timeout adjustment for long range transmission, up to 50km.

¾Supports Antenna Alignment.

¾Provides throughput monitor indicating the current wireless throughput.

¾Supports Layer 2 User Isolation.

¾Supports Ping Watch Dog.

¾Supports link speed test.

¾Supports Remote Management

¾Output transmit power adjustable.

¾Supports PPPoE, Dynamic IP, Static IP Internet Access.

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

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

¾Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host.

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

¾Provides WLAN ACL (Access Control List).

¾Supports configuration backup/restore and firmware upgrade.

¾Supports Web management.

1.3 Conventions

The AP or TL-WA5110G, or device mentioned in this User guide stands for TL-WA5110G 54M High Power 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.

Chapter 2. Hardware Installation

2.1. The Front Panel

The front panel of the TL-WA5110G consists of several LED indicators, which is designed to indicate connections. View from left to right. Table 2-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of the router.

				Figure 2-1 Front Panel sketch
LED Explanation

	Name	Status		Indication
	Power	Off	No Power

		On		Power on
		On		Power on

		Off	The AP has a hardware error

	System	On		The AP is initialising
		Flashing		The AP is working properly
		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
	WLAN	Off		The Wireless Radio function is disabled
	WLAN	Flashing		The Wireless Radio function is enabled
		Flashing		The Wireless Radio function is enabled

Table 2-1

2.2. The Rear Panel

Figure 2-2 Rear Panel sketch

¾Wireless antenna

¾Factory Default Reset button

¾There are three 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 default Reset button for 5 seconds, and then the AP reboot after the System led flash 5 times.

•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.

¾One LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 port for connecting the AP to hub or switch

¾AC power socket: only use the power adapter supplied with the TL-WA5110G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point, use of a different adapter may result in product damage.

2.3. System Requirements

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

¾TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC

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

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

Wireless Internet Access Service (WISP).

¾If the device is configured to AP router mode, you also need: Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)

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

2.4. Environment Requirements

¾ Do not place in direct sunlight or near a heater or heating vent

¾ Do not cluttered or crowded. There should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space on all sides of the router

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

2.5. Connecting the Device

Figure 2-3 is an example of an infrastructure network incorporating the TL-WA5110G. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. To establish an infrastructure network in AP mode, please take the following steps:

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-WA5110G 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.

Figure 2-3

To establish an infrastructure network in AP Client Router mode as Figure 2-4, please take the following steps:

1.Make sure you are provided with wireless Internet service by your WISP(Wireless Internet Service Provider).

2.Locate an optimum location for the AP. Try to place your AP in an appropriate position where it can well receive the signal from WISP.

3.Connect the AP to the desktop PC.

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

5.Power on the AP and then you can configure the AP on the web-based page on your computer.

Figure 2-4

Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide

This Chapter will guide you to configure the AP to function in your network and gain access to the internet through your ISP immediately after successful configuration. More detailed description of the AP’s web-based utility and functions can be found in “Chapter 4 Configuring the AP”

3.1. Configure the Device

The instructions in this section will help you configure each of your PCs to be able to communicate with the AP.

The default IP address of the TL-WA5110G 54M High Power 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 PC to the LAN ports of the AP. There are then two ways to configure the IP address for your PC.

¾Configure the IP address manually

1)Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC. If you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to Appendix2 B: Configuring the PC

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)

¾Obtain an IP address automatically

This method can be available only when DHCP in section 4.7.1 is enabled.

1)Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC. If you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to Appendix2 B: Configuring the PC.

2)Power off the AP and PC. Then turn on the AP and restart the PC. The built-in DHCP server will assign IP address for the PC.

) Note:

For Windows 98 OS or earlier, the PC and AP may need to be restarted.

Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection between your PC and the AP. The following example is in Windows 2000 OS.

Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter.

If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure 3-1, the connection between your PC and the AP has been established.

Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command

If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure 3-2, it means that your PC has not connected to the AP.

Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command

Please check the connection following these steps:

1.Is the connection between your PC and the AP correct?

) Note:

The LED of LAN port you link to on the AP and LEDs 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

3.2. Quick Setup

The following instructions will guide you through a few easy steps to configure your AP and connect to Internet. With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access Point. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser.

Open your web browser and enter the IP address of the AP (192.168.1.1), and a login screen will display(shown in Figure 3-3).

Figure 3-3 Login the router

Enter admin for Username and Password(both in lower case letters) on the following login screen. Click OK or press Enter of your keyboard, and the management page will display.

Figure 3-4 Login Windows

) Note:

If the above screen does not pop-up, 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.

If the User Name and Password are correct, you can configure the AP using the Web browser. Please click the Quick Setup link on the left of the main menu and the Quick Setup screen will appear.

Figure 3-5 Quick Setup

Click Next, and then Choose Operation mode page will appear, shown in Figure 3-6:

Figure 3-6 Choose Operation mode

) Note:

The AP supports three mode operation modes for multi-user to access the Internet: AP client router, AP router and AP. In AP client router mode, it can access the Internet wirelessly by your WISP’s support. In AP router mode, it can access the Internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. In AP mode, it can access a wireless network by using WIFI. You can configure your device quickly by the following steps in different modes.

A.When you choose AP Client Router or AP Router mode, take the following steps:

1. click Next, and then Choose WAN Connection Type page will appear, shown in Figure 3-7:

Figure 3-7 Choose WAN Connection Type

The AP in AP Client Router and AP Router mode supports three popular ways to connect to the Internet. Please select one compatible with your ISP.

2. Click Next to enter the necessary network parameters.

a). If you choose "PPPoE", you will see this page shown in Figure 3-8:

Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - PPPoE

¾Account Name and Password - Enter the Account Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case sensitive. If you have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP.

b). If you choose "Dynamic IP", the router will automatically receive the IP parameters from your ISP without needing to enter any parameters.

c). If you Choose "Static IP", the Static IP settings page will appear, shown in Figure 3-9:

Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Static IP

) Note:

The IP parameters should have been provided by your ISP.

¾IP Address - This is the WAN IP address as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP). Enter the IP address into the field.

¾Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it is usually 255.255.255.0

¾Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address into the box if required.

¾Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the boxes if required.

¾Secondary DNS - If your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into this field.

3.After you complete the above, click Next, the Wireless settings page will appear below.

Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Wireless settings

On this page, you can configure the following wireless parameters:

) Note:

The Quick Setup - Wireless page differs in different modes. If you choose the AP Router mode, you will see the Wireless page as below

Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Wireless settings

¾SSID - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same SSID must be assigned to all wireless devices on your network. The default SSID is TP-LINK. This value is case-sensitive. For example, TP-LINK is NOT the same as tp-link.

¾Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the router can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the router in a region other than one of those specified in this field.

¾Channel - The current channel in use. This field determines which operating frequency will be used.

¾Mode - Indicates the current mode 54Mbps (802.11g), 11Mbps (802.11b). If you select

54Mbps (802.11g), it is compatible with 11Mbps (802.11b).

These settings are only for basic wireless parameters, for advanced settings, please refer to Section 4.6: "Wireless."

B.When you choose AP mode on Quick Setup - Choose Operation Mode page (shown as Figure 3-6), you will directly go to the Wireless page as Figure 3-11 above.

Click the Next button. You will then see the Finish page:

Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - Finish

After finishing all configurations of basic network parameters, please click Finish button to exit this Quick Setup and wait your device reboot automatically. The changes of wireless settings will take effect after rebooting.

Chapter 4. Configuring the Device in AP Client Router & AP Router Operation Mode

This Chapter describes how to configure some advanced settings for your Access Point through the web-based management page. In the following explanations, we will take the device in AP Client Router operation mode for example.

4.1 Login

After your successful login, you can configure and manage the Access Point. There are thirteen main menus on the left of the Web-based management page. Submenus will be available after you click one of the main menus. The thirteen main menus are: Status, Quick Setup, Operation

Mode, Network, Wireless, DHCP, Wireless Settings, Forwarding, Security, Static Routing, IP & MAC Binding, Dynamic DNS and System Tools. On the right of the Web-based management page, there are the detailed explanations and instructions for the corresponding page. To apply any settings you have altered on the page, please click Save.

The detailed explanations for each Web page key’s function are listed below.

4.2 Status

The Status page displays the AP's current status and configuration. All information is read-only.

Figure 4-1 Status

1.LAN

This field displays the current settings or information for the LAN, including the MAC address,

IP address and Subnet Mask.

2.Wireless

This field displays basic information or status for wireless function, including Wireless Radio,

SSID, Channel, Mode, Wireless MAC address, and IP address.

3.WAN

These parameters apply to the WAN port of the router, including MAC address, IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS server If PPPoE is chosen as the WAN connection type, the Disconnect button will be shown here while you are accessing the Internet. You can also cut the connection by clicking the button. If you have not connected to the Internet, just click Connect to establish the connection.

4.Traffic Statistics

This field displays the router's traffic statistics.

5.System Up Time

The total up time of the router since it was powered on or reset.

4.3 Quick Setup

Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Setup."

4.4 Operation Mode

The AP supports three operation mode types, AP Client Router, AP Router and AP. Please select one your want. Click Save to save your choice. Figure 4-2:

Figure 4-2 Operation Mode

¾AP Client Router: In this mode, the device enables multi-user to share the Internet from WISP. All LAN ports share the same IP from WISP through Wireless port. While connecting to WISP, the Wireless port works as a WAN port in AP Client mode. The Ethernet port acts as a LAN port.

¾AP Router: In this mode, the device enables multi-user to share the Internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. The wireless port share the same IP to ISP through Ethernet WAN port. The Wireless port acts same as a LAN port while in AP mode.

¾AP: In this mode, the device allows wireless communication devices to access a wireless network by using WIFI. The Ethernet port and the wireless port both work as LAN ports.

4.5 Network

Figure 4-3 the Network menu

There are three submenus under the Network menu (shown in Figure 4-3): LAN, WAN and MAC Clone. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.

4.5.1 LAN

You can configure the IP parameters of LAN on this page.

Figure 4-4 LAN

¾MAC Address - The physical address of the router, as seen from the LAN. The value can't be changed.

¾IP Address - Enter the IP address of your router in dotted-decimal notation (factory default: 192.168.1.1).

¾Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally use 255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.

) Note:

a.If you change the IP Address of LAN, you must use the new IP Address to login the router.

b.If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the IP Address pool of the DHCP server will not take effect, until they are re-configured.

c.If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will change accordingly at the same time.

4.5.2 WAN

You can configure the WAN port parameters on this page.

First, please choose the WAN Connection Type (Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE) for the Internet. The default type is Dynamic IP. If you aren’t given any login parameters (fixed IP Address, logging ID, etc), please select Dynamic IP. If you are given a fixed IP (static IP), please select Static IP. If you are given a user name and a password, please select the type of your ISP provided (PPPoE). If you are not sure which connection type you use currently, please contact your ISP to obtain the correct information.

1.If you choose Dynamic IP, the router will automatically get IP parameters from your ISP. You can see the page as follows (Figure 4-5):

Figure 4-5 WAN – Dynamic IP

This page displays the WAN IP parameters assigned dynamically by your ISP, including IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, etc. Click Renew to renew the IP parameters from your ISP. Click Release to release the IP parameters.

MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs you need to reduce the MTU. But this is rarely required, and should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection.

If your ISP gives you one or two DNS addresses, select Use These DNS Servers and enter the primary and secondary addresses into the correct fields. Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned dynamically from your ISP.

) Note:

If you get address and find error when you go to a Web site, it is likely that your DNS servers are set up improperly. You should contact your ISP to get DNS server addresses.

Get IP with Unicast DHCP - A few ISPs' DHCP servers do not support the broadcast applications. If you cannot get the IP Address normally, you can choose this option. (This is rarely required.)

2.If you choose Static IP, you should have fixed IP Parameters specified by your ISP. The Static IP settings page will appear, shown in Figure 4-6:

Figure 4-6 WAN - Static IP

You should type the following parameters into the spaces provided:

¾IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.

¾Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet Mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP, usually is 255.255.255.0.

¾Default Gateway - (Optional) Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.

¾MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs you may need to modify the MTU. But this is rarely required, and should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection.

¾Primary DNS - (Optional) Enter the DNS address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.

¾Secondary DNS - (Optional) Type another DNS address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP if provided.

3.If you choose PPPoE, you should enter the following parameters (Figure 4-7):

Figure 4-7 WAN - PPPoE

¾User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive.

¾Connect on Demand - You can configure the router to disconnect your Internet connection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.

Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max Idle Time, since some applications is visiting the Internet continually in the background.

¾Connect Automatically - Connect automatically after the router is disconnected. To use this option, click the radio button.

¾Time-based Connecting - You can configure the router to make it connect or disconnect based on time. Enter the start time in HH:MM format for connecting and end time in HH:MM format for disconnecting in the Period of Time fields.

) Note:

Only when you have configured the system time on System Tools -> Time page, will the Time-based Connecting function can take effect.

¾Connect Manually - You can configure the router to make it connect or disconnect manually. After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the router will disconnect from the Internet connection, and you will not be able to re-establish your connection automatically as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number time in minutes that you wish to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is requested.

Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max Idle Time, since some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.

Click the Connect button to connect immediately, Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately.

Click the Advanced Settings button to set up the advanced option, the page shown in Figure 4-8 will then appear:

Figure 4-8 PPPoE Advanced Settings

¾Packet MTU - The default MTU size is 1480 bytes, which value is usually fine. For some ISPs, you need modify the MTU. This should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP.

¾Service Name/AC Name - The service name and AC (Access Concentrator) name, these should not be configured unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP.

¾ISP Specified IP Address - If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit your IP address to the router during login, click “Use the IP Address specified by ISP” check box and enter the IP Address in dotted-decimal notation, which your ISP provided.

¾Detect Online Interval - The default value is 0, you can input the value between 0 and 120. The router will detect Access Concentrator online at every interval between seconds. If the value is 0, it means, do not detect.

¾DNS IP address - If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the router during login, click “Use the following DNS servers” checkbox and enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it as well.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

4.5.3 MAC Clone

You can configure the MAC address of the WAN port on this page, Figure 4-9:

Figure 4-9 MAC Address Clone

Some ISPs require that you register the MAC Address of your adapter, which is connected to your cable/DSL Modem or Ethernet during installation. Changes are rarely needed here.

¾WAN MAC Address - This field displays the current MAC address of the WAN port, which is used for the WAN port. If your ISP requires that you register the MAC address, please enter the correct MAC address into this field. The format for the MAC Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit).

¾Your PC's MAC Address - This field displays the MAC address of the PC that is managing the router. If the MAC address is required, you can click the Clone MAC Address To button and this MAC address will fill in the WAN MAC Address field.

Click Restore Factory MAC to restore the MAC address of WAN port to the factory default value.

Click Save to save your settings.

) Note:

1)Only the PC on your LAN can use the Clone MAC Address To feature.

2)If you click Save, the router will prompt you to reboot.

4.6 Wireless

Figure 4-10 Wireless menu

There are eight submenus under the Wireless menu (shown in Figure 4-10):Basic Settings,

Wireless Mode, Security Settings, MAC Filtering, Wireless Statistics, Distance Setting, Antenna Alignment and Throughput Monitor. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.

4.6.1 Basic Settings

The basic settings for the wireless network in AP Client Router operation mode are set on this page.

Figure 4-11 Wireless Settings in AP Client Router mode

¾SSID - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same name (SSID) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is TP-LINK_xxxxxx (xxxxxx indicates the last six unique characters of each device’s MAC address). This value is case-sensitive. For example, TP-LINK is NOT the same as tp-link.

¾Region-Select your region from the drop-down list. This filed 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 field. If your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.

¾Channel – This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice problems with another nearby access point.

¾Mode - Select the desired wireless mode. The options are:

•54Mbps (802.11g) - Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can connect to the router.

•11Mbps (802.11b) - Only 802.11b wireless stations can connect to the router.

Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page.

) Note:

The device will reboot automatically after you click the Save button.

4.6.2 Wireless Mode

This page allows you to configure the wireless mode for your device:

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