Note The product model shown in this QIG is TL-WA701ND, as an example. Assign a static IP address 192.168.1.100 for your computer. Please refer to the T3 in Troubleshooting guide if you need assistance. Connect to the Access Point with the Ethernet cable or via wireless.The default SSID of the Access Point is TP-LINK_ XXXXXX. The XXXXXX is the last 6 characters of the Access Point’s MAC address.
Turn on all of your network devices and then check to see if the LEDs on the Access Point display normally as the diagram bleow describes. Solid light Flashing Solid light or flashing Flashing if the Wireless Radio function is enabled Note 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. Login Open your web browser and type in 192.168.1.
A dialog box will prompt you for the Username and Password. Enter the default values and click OK. User name: admin Password: admin Click OK Note If the dialog box does not pop up, please refer to T3 in the Troubleshooting guide. T2 will give you some help if you forget the password. Network Setting After successfully logging in, this page will then display. You may need to change the LAN IP address and the gateway according to your network.
Operation Mode Selection This Access Point provides six operational modes: Access Point mode, Multi-SSID, Client mode, Repeater mode, Universal Repeater mode and Bridge with AP mode. Please choose an appropriate operation mode for the Access Point. Access Point Mode In this mode, the Access Point will act as a wireless central hub for your wireless LAN clients, giving a wireless extension for your current wired network. The Multi-SSID mode is similar to Access Point mode.
Bridge with AP Mode In this mode, the Access Point can wirelessly connect two or more remote LANs together. Operation Mode Setting Click Wireless Click Wireless Settings Choose the Operation Mode appropriate to your needs If Access Point mode is selected, please proceed to part A; If Client mode is selected, please skip to part B; If Repeater mode is selected, please skip to part C; If Bridge with AP mode is selected, please skip to part D.
A. Access Point Mode This Access Point is set to Access Point mode by default. The wireless settings can be changed as follows. Create a unique name (SSID) for your wireless network Select your Region Click Save at the bottom of this page. Your setup is now complete. Note The setup for Multi-SSID mode is similar to that of Access Point mode. B. Client Mode Click Search The AP List page will then pop up in a new window.
The SSID and MAC address will be automatically filled into the corresponding box Click Save at the bottom of this page. Your setup is now complete. C. Repeater Mode Click Search The AP List page will then pop up in a new window. Find the SSID of the root Access Point / Router that you want to repeat, and then click Connect in the corresponding row You will then return to the previous page.
D. Bridge Mode Click Search The AP List page will then pop up in a new window. Find the SSID of another bridge, and click Connect in the corresponding row The BSSID of the remote bridge will be automatically filled into the MAC of AP box Click Save at the bottom of this page. Your setup is now complete. Note Please make sure all the bridges are set to operate in the same channel with different LAN IP address.
T1. How do I restore my Access Point’s configuration to its factory default settings? With the Access Point powered on, press and hold the Reset button on the rear panel for 8 to 10 seconds before releasing it. Hold it in for 8 to 10 seconds Note Once the Access Point is reset, the current configuration settings will be lost and you will need to reconfigure the Access Point. T2. What can I do if I forget my password? 1) Restore the Access Point’s configuration to its factory default settings.
For Windows Vista OS 1) 2) Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > View network status and tasks; Click View Status at the right side > Properties; Double Click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) in the item list; Select Use the following IP address, enter the 192.168.1.100 as the IP address, 255.255.255.0 as the Subnet mask; Select Use the following DNS server addresses, enter the DNS server address provided by your ISP or network administrator; 3) Click OK button to finish the settings.
Appendix A: Wireless Security Setup Log on to the web management page. Click Wireless on the leftmost side. Click Wireless Security Select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Create a security password using 8 to 63 ASCII characters or 8 to 64 Hexadecimal characters in the PSK Password field Click Save Note The WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryption type is more secure and recommended, but it is not available for Bridge mode.
Appendix B: With PoE Setup Turn off all your network devices, including your computer(s), power injector and the AP. Connect your computer to the LAN port on the power injector with an Ethernet Cable. Connect your AP to the PoE port on the power injector with an Ethernet Cable. Plug the provided power adapter into the DC jack on the power injector, and the other end to a standard electrical wall socket. Note 1. 2.
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