TP Link WA801NDV4 User Manual

REV3.1.0

TL-WA701ND

150Mbps Wireless N Access Point

TL-WA801ND

300Mbps Wireless N Access Point

TL-WA901ND

450Mbps Wireless N Access Point

1910011618

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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.

Antenna

Two 2.4GHz 2dBi detachable antennas

RF Exposure Information

This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.

The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body

Canadian Compliance Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1） This device may not cause interference, and 2） This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause

undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :

1） l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; 2） l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, meme si le

brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

This radio transmitter (IC: 8853A-WA801NDV4) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list below, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 8853A-WA801NDV4) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste ci-dessous et dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.

Industry Canada Statement

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Safety Information

 When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the

product; when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the product or the power adapter from the power source.

 Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric

shock and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.

 Avoid water and wet locations.  Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. The plug

considered as disconnect device of adapter.

equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize

Explanation of the symbols on the product label

Symbol Explanation

DC voltage

RECYCLING

This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic

its impact on the environment.

User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.

CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

1.3 Main Features ................................................................................................. 3

1.4 Appearance ..................................................................................................... 3

1.4.1 The Front Panel ................................................................................................. 3

1.4.2 The Rear Panel.................................................................................................. 4

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ........................................................................... 6

2.1 Before You Begin ............................................................................................ 6

2.2 Basic Requirements ........................................................................................ 6

2.3 Connecting the Device .................................................................................... 6

Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide ....................................................................... 9

3.1 Quick Setup ..................................................................................................... 9

Chapter 4 Configure the Device .......................................................................... 16

4.1 Login ............................................................................................................. 16

4.2 Status ............................................................................................................ 17

4.3 Quick Setup ................................................................................................... 18

4.4 WPS .............................................................................................................. 18

4.5 Network ......................................................................................................... 24

4.5.1 LAN .................................................................................................................. 25

4.5.2 DHCP Settings ................................................................................................. 25

4.5.3 DHCP Client List .............................................................................................. 27

4.6 Wireless ........................................................................................................ 27

4.6.1 Wireless Settings ............................................................................................. 28

4.6.2 Wireless Security ............................................................................................. 36

4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering .................................................................................... 48

4.6.4 Wireless Advanced .......................................................................................... 50

4.6.5 Wireless Statistics............................................................................................ 51

4.6.6 Throughput Monitor ......................................................................................... 51

4.7 System Tools ................................................................................................. 52

4.7.1 SNMP .............................................................................................................. 53

4.7.2 Diagnostic ........................................................................................................ 55

4.7.3 Ping Watch Dog ............................................................................................... 57

4.7.4 Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................... 57

4.7.5 Factory Defaults............................................................................................... 58

4.7.6 Backup & Restore ............................................................................................ 58

4.7.7 Reboot ............................................................................................................. 59

4.7.8 Password ......................................................................................................... 59

4.7.9 System Log ...................................................................................................... 60

Appendix A: Application Example ........................................................................ 62

Appendix B: Factory Defaults ............................................................................... 65

Appendix C: Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 66

Appendix D: Specifications ................................................................................... 67

Appendix E: Glossary ............................................................................................ 69

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Package Contents

 The following items should be found in your package:

 One TL-WA701ND/TL-WA801ND/TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point

 One Power Injector

 Ethernet Cable

 One Power Adapter for TL-WA701ND/TL-WA801ND/TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point

 Quick Installation Guide

Note:

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

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Product Overview

This Wireless N 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.

With using IEEE 802.11n wireless technology, your device can transmit wireless data at the rate of up to 150/300/450Mbps. With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2- PSK, WPA- PSK), the Wireless N Access Point delivers complete data privacy. This device leverages some 802.11n features to provide improved performance and coverage compared to 802.11a/g devices, and fully interoperates with 802.11n products if they are Wi-Fi CERTIFIED.

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-WA701ND/TL-WA801ND/TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point.

1.2 Conventions

Here in this Guide we use TL-WA901ND for example.

When using this guide, please notice that features of the AP may vary slightly depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location, language, and Internet service provider. All screenshots, images, parameters and descriptions documented in this guide are used for demonstration only.

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made in the preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information, and recommendations in this document do not constitute the warranty of any kind, express or implied. Users must take full responsibility for their application of any products.

More Info:

 The latest software, management app and utility can be found at Download Center at

http://www.tp-link.com/support.

 The Installation Guide (IG) can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of

the AP.

 Specifications can be found on the product page at http://www.tp-link.com.

 A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at http://forum.tp-link.com.

 Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical Support

page at http://www.tp-link.com/support.

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A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by

is disabled or a wireless device failed to be added

process will last in first 2 minutes.

Name

Status

Indication

The device is working properly.

1.3 Main Features

 Supports Access Point, Multi-SSID, Client, Repeater（Universal Repeater）and Bridge with AP

modes

 Up to 4 SSIDs and VLAN support

 Up to 30 meters (100 feet) of flexible deployment with included Power over Ethernet Injector

 Easily setup a WPA encrypted secure connection at a push of the WPS button

 Supports Remote and Web management

 Backward compatible with 802.11b/g products

1.4 Appearance

1.4.1 The Front Panel

Figure 1-1

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

Name Status Indication

On The device is on.

Note: For TL-WA701ND, there is another System LED:

Off The device is off.

Flashing The device is initializing or upgrading.

Off

Flashing

A device is connected to the Ethernet port.

No device is connected to the Ethernet port.

The Wireless is working properly.

The Wireless is disabled.

WPS function.

The WPS function to the network in 2 minutes after WPS function is enabled.

A wireless device is connecting to the network by WPS function. This

Table 1-1

Off The device has a system error.

Flashing

The device is initialising.

Table 1-2

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1.4.2 The Rear Panel

Figure 1-2

Viewed from left to right, the following parts are located on the rear panel of AP device.

ON/OFF: The switch for the power.

POWER: The power port connects to the power adapter provided with the AP device.

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

router.

WPS/RESET: This button is used for both WPS and Reset function. To use the WPS function, press it for less than five seconds; to use the RESET function, press it for more than five seconds.

Note: For TL-WA701ND/TL-WA801ND, there is one WPS button and one RESET button.

 Used as RESET button:

There are two ways to reset to the device's factory defaults:

1) Use the Factory Defaults function on System Tools -> Factory Defaults page in the device's Web-based Utility.

2) Use the WPS/RESET button: With the device powered on, press and hold the WPS/RESET button (more than 5 seconds) until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. Then release the button and wait the Access Point to reboot to its factory default settings.

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 Used as WPS button:

If you have client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this button to quickly establish a connection between the Access Point and client devices and automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network.

Wireless antenna: The external antenna is used to transmit and receive wireless data.

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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.

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

2.2 Basic Requirements

 Use only the power adapter provided with your AP

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

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

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

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

above

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

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

2.3 Connecting the Device

Figure 2-1 is an example of the typical application of TL-WA901ND in the infrastructure network. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router.

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Figure 2-1 The Example of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA901ND

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 wireless devices like PCs, smart phones 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-WA901ND 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 and the IP address is configured as obtain an IP address automatically.)

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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Note:

The diameter of the screw, 3.5mm<D<7.8mm, and the distance of two screws is 107.5mm. The screw that project from the wall need around 4mm based, and the length of the screw need to be at least 20mm to withstand the weight of the product.

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Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide

This chapter will guide you to configure your PC to communicate with the AP and to configure and manage the AP easily with a Web-based utility.

3.1 Quick Setup

With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the AP device. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.

Note:

If you cannot access the web-based configuration page, please refer to T3 in Appendix C:

Troubleshooting for help.

1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address

http://tplinkap.net

in the address field of the browser and press Enter.

Figure 3-1 Login to the AP

After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the Figure 3-2. Enter the default values for the User Name and Password (both are admin in lower case letters). Then click OK or press Enter.

Enter the default values for the User Name and Password (both are admin in lower case letters) in Figure 3-2 below. Then click Login or press Enter.

Figure 3-2 Login Windows

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Note:

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 successfully logging in, the Quick Setup page will display. Click Next to continue.

Figure 3-3 Quick Setup

3. The Quick Setup Start page will display. Click Next to continue.

4. The Operation Mode page will appear then, shown in Figure 3-4. The TL-WA901ND

supports up to five operation modes.

Figure 3-4 Operation Mode

 In Access Point mode, the product will act as a wireless central hub for your wireless

LAN clients, giving a wireless extension for your current wired network.

 In Repeater(Range Extender) mode, the product can extend the coverage of your main

Router/AP.

 In Bridge with AP mode, the product can wirelessly connect two or more remote LANs

together.

 In Client mode, the product will act as a wireless adapter to connect your wired devices

(e.g. IPTV Set-top-box, Smart TVs, Game Consoles, DVD and Blu-ray Players, etc.) to a wireless network.

 In Multi-SSID mode, the product can be assigned up to four SSIDs to work with your

VLAN.

5. Select the operation mode based on your need.

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A. When you choose Access Point mode, the Wireless Settings page will be shown in Figure

3-5.

Figure 3-5 Wireless Setting - Access Point mode

1) Create an easy-to-remember and distinguish name for your wireless network, write it into Wireless Network Name(SSID).

2) Select Channel for your device.

3) It's recommended select Most Secure (WPA/WPA2-PSK) encryption mode and enter a password below to prevent unauthorized access to your AP.

4) Click Next, you will then come to Network Setting page for furthers configuration.

B. When you choose Repeater (Range Extender) mode, the AP will detect the wireless

networks in your neighborhood, and then the window displaying a list of available SSIDs will appear in Figure 3-6.

Figure 3-6 AP List

1) Find the SSID of the Access Point / Router or WISP which you want you to connect to, and click Connect in the corresponding row. You will then see the page shown in Figure 3-7.

2) Select the security mode and enter the password that is the same as on your router or access point in Figure 3-7.

3) Click Next, you will then come to Network Settings page for furthers configuration.

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Figure 3-7 Wireless Setting – Repeater (Range Extender) mode

C. When you choose Bridge with AP mode, the AP will detect the wireless networks in your

neighborhood, and then the window displaying a list of available SSIDs will appear in Figure 3-8.

Figure 3-8 AP List

1) Find the SSID of the Access Point / Router or WISP which you want you to connect to, and click Connect in the corresponding row. You will then see the page shown in Figure 3-9.

2) Select the security mode and enter the password that is the same as on your router or access point in Wireless Bridge Setting.

3) You can name the bridge AP in Local Wireless Name, and configure the Local Wireless Setting for the bridge AP.

4) Click Next in Figure 3-9, and you will come to Network Settings page for furthers configuration.

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Figure 3-9 Wireless Setting – Bridge with AP mode

D. When you choose Client mode, the AP will detect the wireless networks in your

neighborhood, and then the window displaying a list of available SSIDs will appear in Figure 3-10.

Figure 3-10 AP List

1) Find the SSID of the Access Point / Router or WISP which you want you to connect to, and click Connect in the corresponding row. You will then see the page shown in Figure 3-11.

2) Select the security mode and enter the password that is the same as on the main Router/AP.

3) Click Next, you will then come to Network Settings page for further configuration.

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Figure 3-11 Wireless Setting – Client mode

E. When you choose Multi-SSID mode, the Wireless Settings page will be shown in Figure

3-12.

Figure 3-12 Wireless Setting – Multi-SSID mode

You are suggested to implement Multi-SSID function with a switch that supports Tag VLAN feature. For advanced configuration of this step, please refer to explanations of this mode in

Wireless Settings.

6. When you have configured Wireless Settings in step 4, The Network Settings page will appear then, shown in Figure 3-13. It is recommended that you keep the default settings on this page.

4.6.1

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Figure 3-13 Network Setting

Note:

These settings are only for basic wireless parameters, for advanced settings, please refer to

4.5 Network

7. Click the Next button. You will then see the Finish page. Here takes the settings for Access Point mode for example.

Check your settings and click Save to save your settings for future reference.

Click the Finish button to finish the configuration of the Access Point.

Figure 3-14 Quick Setup – Finish

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Chapter 4 Configure the Device

This Chapter describes how to configure your Access Point via the web-based management page. The AP is easy to configure and manage with the Web-based (Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Firefox, Safari, Opera or Chrome) management page, which can be launched on any windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a web browser.

4.1 Login

Open your web browser. Type in http://tplinkap.net in the address field of web browser and press Enter.

Figure 4-1 Login to the AP

Enter the default values for the User Name and Password (both are admin in lower case letters) in Figure 4-2 below. Then click Login or press Enter.

Note:

After a successful login, you can configure and manage the device. There are five main menus on the leftmost column of the web-based management page: Status, WPS, Network, Wireless and System Tools. Submenus will be available after clicking one of the main menus. On the right of the web-based management page lies the detailed explanations and instructions for the corresponding page.

Figure 4-2 Login Windows

+ 54 hidden pages