User's Manual

TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide
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SSID (1-4) - Up to four SSIDs for each BSS (Basic Service Set) can be entered in the filed
SSID1 ~ SSID4. The name can be up to 32 characters. The same name (SSID) must be
assigned to all wireless devices in your network. If Enable VLAN is checked, the wireless
stations connecting to SSID of different VLANID can not communicate with each other.
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VLANID (1-4) - Provide a number between 1 and 4095 for VLAN. This will cause the device
to send packets with VLAN tags. The switch connecting with the device must support VLAN
IEEE802.1Q frames. The wireless stations connecting to the SSID of a specified VLAN ID
can communicate with the PC connecting to the port with the same VLAN ID on the Switch.
 Channel - Determines the operating frequency to be used. It is not necessary to change the
wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.
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Mode - This field determines the wireless mode which the device works on.
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11b only - Only 802.11b wireless stations can connect to the device.
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11g only - Only 802.11g wireless stations can connect to the device.
• 11n only - Only 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the device.
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11bg mixed - Both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations can connect to the device.
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11bgn mixed - All 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the
device.
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Channel Width - Determines the channel width to be used. It is unnecessary to change the
default value unless required.
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Max Tx Rate - You can limit the maximum tx rate of the AP through this field.
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Enable Wireless Radio - Select or deselect this check box to allow or deny wireless stations
to access the device.
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Enable SSID Broadcast - Select or deselect this check box to allow or deny the device to
broadcast its name (SSID) on the air. If it’s allowed, when wireless clients survey the local
area for wireless networks to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the
device.
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Note:
To apply any settings you have altered on the page, please click the Save button, and then you
will be reminded to reboot the device.
You are suggested to implement Multi-SSID function with a switch that supports Tag VLAN feature.
Here is an example of how to configure Multi-SSID. Please take the following steps: