User's Guide

Chapter 2

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2. 1. Position Your Access Point

• The product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive

heat.

• Place the access point in a location where it can be connected to various devices as

well as to a power source.

• Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not

create a tripping hazard.

• The access point can be placed on a shelf or desktop.

• Please keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of

electromagnetic sensitive.

2. 2. Connect Your Access Point

There are five operation modes supported by this access point: Access Point, Repeater,

Bridge with AP, Client and Multi-SSID. Please determine which operation mode you

need and carry out the corresponding steps.

2. 2. 1. Access Point Mode

Transforms your existing wired network to a wireless one. This mode is suitable for dorm

rooms or homes where there’s already a wired router but you need a wireless hotspot.

Wired Router

Internet

TL-WA901ND’s SSID

1. Connect the AP device according to steps A to D in the diagram.

2. Turn on the power, wait until the Power (

) and Wireless ( ) LEDs are lit and stable, and

use the default SSID and Password printed on the product label to join the AP device’s Wi-Fi

network.

Note:

You can enjoy the Internet surfing now. For your wireless network security, it is recommended to change the default

SSID (network name) and the password of your Wi-Fi network. To do so, perform the following steps.

3. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkap.net. Then log in using admin (all lowercase) for

both Username and Password.

4. Click

Quick Setup, select Access Point mode and click Next. Follow the step-by-step

instructions to complete the configuration.