Quick Installation Guide

7106505295 REV4.0.1
Package Contents
Quick Installation Guide
450Mbps Wireless N Access Point
TL-WA901ND Power Adapter
QIGResource CDEthernet Cable
Conguring the Device
2
300Mbps Wireless N Access Point
MODEL NO. TL-WA901ND
Connecting the Device for Conguration
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POWERON/OFF ETHERNET WPS/RESET
1
Connect to the Access Point with the Ethernet cable or via
wireless. The default wireless network name (SSID) of the
Access Point is TP-LINK_AP_XXXX. Please check the label
at the bottom of the unit for more details.
2
Plug the provided power adapter into the power jack on the
back of the Access Point, and the other end to a standard
electrical wall socket. Then press the ON/OFF button to power
on the device.
POWERON/OFF ETHERNET WPS/RESET
3
LED explanation:
If the distance between the outlet and the Access Point is too long to
supply the power, you can refer to the Power over Ethernet (PoE)
solution in Appendix 1: With PoE Setup.
If the LEDs display abnormally, please check to see if all the
cable connectors (power adapter and Ethernet cable) are well
connected to your device.
1
Open your web browser, type in http://tplinkap.net in the
address bar and press Enter.
2
A dialog box will prompt you for the User name and
Password. Enter the default values (both are admin) and
click Login.
3
After successfully logging in, the Quick Setup page will
display. Click Next.
5
The Operation Mode page will appear then. The TL-WA901ND
supports up to five operation modes. Please select the proper
operation mode according to your needs.
a) Access Point Mode
Introduction
In this mode, the product will act as a wireless central hub for your
wireless LAN clients, giving a wireless extension for your current wired
network.
Settings
1. Create an easy-to-remember name for your wireless network.
2. Select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (Recommended) mode and enter a wireless
password below to prevent unauthorized access to your AP.
3. Click Next.
MODEL NO. TL-WA901ND
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Then you will see the Start page shown as below. Select
your region and click Next to continue.
Please make sure that your wired device’s IP address is set as Obtain an IP address automatically before configuring the device.
LED Status Indication
Off
On
Flashing
Off
On
Off
Flashing
Quick Flash
Slow Flash
On
Power off.
Power on.
There is no device linked to the corresponding port.
There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no
activity.
There is an active device linked to the corresponding port.
The Wireless function is disabled.
The Wireless function is enabled.
A wireless device is connecting to the network by WPS
function. This process will last in the first 2 minutes.
A wireless device has been successfully added to the
network by WPS function.
A wireless device failed to be added to the network by
WPS function.
Wired Network
Access Point
b) Repeater (Range Extender) Mode
Introduction
In this mode, the product can extend the coverage of another wireless
Access Point or Router.
SSID:abc SSID:abc
Repeater
Settings
1. Select the Repeater (Range Extender) mode and click Next.
2. A few seconds later, the AP list page will appear as the figure shown
below. Find the SSID of the main Router/AP that you want to
repeat, and then click Connect in the corresponding row.
3. The following page will appear.
Universal Repeater is recommended as for better compatibility,
the security mode will be selected automatically, please confirm it
and enter the password of your main Router/AP.
Click Next.
The setup for WDS Repeater mode is similar to that of Universal
Repeater mode.