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TL-WA901ND

300Mbps Wireless N Access Point

REV2.0.0

1910010841

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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.

Canadian Compliance Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.

Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:

(1)cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et

(2)cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.

This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 3 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 3 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.

Industry Canada Statement

Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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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.

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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

For the following equipment:

Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point

Model No.: TL-WA901ND

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, Directives 2004/108/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC, Directives 2011/65/EU

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 V1.9.2:2011& ETSI EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1:2012 EN 55022:2010

EN 55024:2010

EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009 EN 61000-3-3:2008

EN 60950-1:2006+A11 2009+A1:2010+A12:2011

EN 62311:2008

The product carries the CE Mark:

Person responsible for marking this declaration:

Yang Hongliang

Product Manager of International Business

Date of issue:2013

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan

Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China

 

 

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..........................................................................

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3.1

Quick Setup .................................................................................................

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

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4.1

Login .........................................................................................................

 

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4.2

Status........................................................................................................

 

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4.3

Quick Setup ...............................................................................................

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4.4

WPS..........................................................................................................

 

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4.5

Network .....................................................................................................

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4.6

Wireless.....................................................................................................

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4.6.1

Wireless Settings.........................................................................................

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4.6.2

Wireless Security.........................................................................................

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4.6.3

Wireless MAC Filtering ................................................................................

49

 

4.6.4

Wireless Advanced......................................................................................

51

 

4.6.5

Wireless Statistics .......................................................................................

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4.6.6

Throughput Monitor .....................................................................................

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4.7

DHCP........................................................................................................

 

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4.7.1

DHCP Settings ............................................................................................

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4.7.2

DHCP Clients List........................................................................................

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4.7.3

Address Reservation ...................................................................................

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4.8

System Tools .............................................................................................

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4.8.1

SNMP..........................................................................................................

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4.8.2

Diagnostic ...................................................................................................

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4.8.3

Ping Watch Dog ..........................................................................................

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4.8.4

Firmware Upgrade.......................................................................................

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4.8.5

Factory Defaults ..........................................................................................

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4.8.6

Backup & Restore........................................................................................

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4.8.7

Reboot ........................................................................................................

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4.8.8

Password ....................................................................................................

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4.8.9

System Log .................................................................................................

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

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

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

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

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

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Package Contents

The following items should be found in your package:

One TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point

One Power Injector

Ethernet Cable

One Power Adapter for TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point

Quick Installation Guide

One Resource CD for TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point, including:

This User Guide

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 with your distributor.

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1Product Overview

The TL-WA901ND 300Mbps 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 300Mbps. With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2PSK, WPAPSK), the TL-WA901ND 300Mbps 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, but it does not conform to all of the requirements in the IEEE specification and is not classified as "n" in the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED program.

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-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point.

1.2Conventions

The AP or TL-WA901ND, or device mentioned in this User guide stands for TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N 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.

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1.3Main Features

Wireless speed up to 300Mbps

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

1.4Appearance

1.4.1 The Front Panel

Figure 1-1

The front panel of the TL-WA901ND consists of several LED indicators, which is designed to indicate connections. View from left to right, Table 1-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of the device.

LED Explanation

Name

Status

Indication

 

Off

No Power

 

 

 

 

On

Power on

 

 

 

 

Off

The device has a system error

 

 

 

 

On

The device is initialising

 

Flashing

The device is working properly

 

Off

There is no device linked to the corresponding port

 

On

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

 

 

 

 

Flashing

There is an active device linked to the corresponding port

 

Off

The Wireless function is disabled

 

Flashing

The Wireless function is enabled

 

Slow Flash

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

 

This process will last in the first 2 minutes.

 

 

 

On

A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by

 

WPS function.

 

 

 

Quick Flash

A wireless device failed to be added to the network by WPS

 

 

function.

 

 

Table 1-1

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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 TL-WA901ND. ON/OFF: The switch for the power.

POWER: The power port connects to the power adapter provided with the TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point.

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.

Used as RESET button:

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

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

2)Use the WPS/RESET button: With the Router 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.

Note:

Ensure the AP is powered on before it restarts completely.

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

2.1Before You Begin

Please read this User Guide carefully before installing and using the equipment. The operating distance range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical position of the wireless devices. Factors that can weaken signals by getting in the way of your network’s radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. Typical ranges vary base on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or office.

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

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

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

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

2.2Basic Requirements

Use only the power adapter provided with your AP

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

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

2.3Connecting 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 PC(s) will wirelessly connect.

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

4.Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to the TL-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.)

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 TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point easily with a Web-based utility.

3.1Quick Setup

With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point. 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, you can choose the two methods listed below based on your need:

To reconfigure the TL-WA901ND, please refer to T1 in Troubleshooting to reset the product.

To change only some certain settings of the TL-WA901ND, please refer to T3 in Troubleshooting to assign a static IP address 192.168.0.100 for your computer.

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.

Figure 3-1 Login to the AP

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

Figure 3-2 Login Windows

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.

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

Figure 3-3 Quick Setup

Note:

If you click Exit and choose to manually configure the AP on your own need, please note that the DHCP is enabled during the configuration, it is essential to disable DHCP when all the settings are finished.

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

Figure 3-4 Quick Setup

4.The Operation Mode page will appear then, shown in Figure 3-5. The TL-WA901ND supports up to five operation modes.

Figure 3-5 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.

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In Repeater(Range Extender) mode, the product can extend the coverage of another wireless Access Point or Router. The universal repeater mode is for the wireless Access Point or Router which does not support WDS function.

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. PC, Xbox, PS3, 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.

A.When you choose Access Point mode, the Wireless Settings page will be shown in Figure 3-6.

Figure 3-6 Wireless Setting - Access Point mode

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

2)Select Region and Channel for your device.

3)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 Wireless Settings page will be shown in Figure 3-7.

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

1)Select the Repeater Mode, for example Universal Repeater.

2)Click Survey, then the window displaying a list of available SSIDs will appear in Figure 3-8.

Figure 3-8 AP List

3)Find the SSID of the Access Point / Router or WISP, and click Connect in the corresponding row. You will then return to the previous page.

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

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

C.When you choose Bridge with AP mode, the Wireless Setting page will be shown in Figure 3-9.

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Figure 3-9 Wireless Setting – Bridge with AP mode

1)Click Survey, then the window displaying a list of available SSIDs will appear in Figure 3-8.

2)Find the SSID of the Access Point / Router or WISP, and click Connect in the corresponding row. You will then return to the page shown in Figure 3-9.

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

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

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

D.When you choose Client mode, the Wireless Settings page will be shown in Figure 3-10.

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Figure 3-10 Wireless Setting – Client mode

1)Click Survey, then the window displaying a list of available SSIDs will appear in Figure 3-8.

2)Find the SSID of the Access Point / Router or WISP, and click Connect in the corresponding row. You will then return to the page shown in Figure 3-10.

3)Select the security mode and enter the password that is the same as on the root AP.

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

E.When you choose Multi-SSID mode, the Wireless Settings page will be shown in Figure 3-11.

Figure 3-11 Wireless Setting – Multi-SSID mode

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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 4.6.1 Wireless Settings.

6.When you have configured Wireless Settings in step 4, The Network Settings page will appear then, shown in Figure 3-12. It is recommended that you keep the default settings on this page.

Figure 3-12 Network Setting

Note:

1.These settings are only for basic wireless parameters, for advanced settings, please refer to 4.5 Network and 4.7 DHCP.

2.By selecting YES for Change the login account, you can modify your login user name and password. In this case, it is suggested that you record them in some place easy to find.

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.

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Figure 3-13 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 TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point 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.

4.1Login

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

Figure 4-1 Login to the AP

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

Figure 4-2 Login Windows

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.

After a successful login, you can configure and manage the device. There are six main menus on the leftmost column of the web-based management page: Status, WPS, Network, Wireless, DHCP 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.

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4.2Status

Selecting Status will enable you to view the AP’s current status and configuration, all of which is read-only.

Figure 4-3 Device Status

Firmware Version - This field displays the current firmware version of the AP.

Hardware Version - This field displays the current hardware version of the AP

Wired - This field displays the current settings or information for the Network, including the

MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask.

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

Operating Mode, Wireless Network Name, Channel, Mode, Channel Width, Max Tx Rate and MAC Address.

Traffic Statistics - This field displays the AP's traffic statistics.

System Up Time - This filed displays the run time of the AP since it’s powered on or reset.

Note:

If you select Client mode in Figure 4-12, the wireless status in Figure 4-3 will change, similar to the figure below:

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