Installation Instructions
7106504332 REV3.0.0
Package Contents
System Requirement
Quick Installation Guide
300Mbps Wireless N Access Point
TL-WA901ND Power Adapter
QIGResource CDEthernet Cable
Conguring the Device
2
300Mbps Wireless N Access Point
MODEL NO. TL-WA901ND
Connecting the Device for Conguration
1
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_XXXXXX. 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 OK.
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 and click Next.
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.
b) Repeater (Range Extender) Mode
Introduction
In this mode, the product can extend the coverage of another
wireless Access Point or Router.
Settings
1. Select the repeater mode, Universal Repeater is recommended
as for better compatibility. Click Survey.
2. The window displaying a list of available SSIDs will appear.
3. Find the SSID of the main Router/AP that you want to repeat,
and then click Connect in the corresponding row.
4. You will then return to the previous page.
5. The security mode will be selected automatically, please
confirm it and enter the password of your main Router/AP. 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.
The setup for WDS Repeater mode is similar to that of
Universal Repeater mode.
· Windows 8 · Windows 7 · Windows Vista · Windows XP
· Mac OS · UNIX · Linux
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
Flashing
Off
On
Off
Flashing
Quick Flash
Slow Flash
On
Power off.
Power on.
The device has a system error.
The device is initialising.
The device is working properly.
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
SSID:abc SSID:abc
SSID:abc
SSID:abc
Repeater
SSID:abc
SSID:abc