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...the AP will automatically assign an IP address for your PC. 4.6 Wireless Settings: Allows you to update the firmware, restore the factory defaults, backup the current version, change the default password, and view the system Log. 2 TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide.... 4.3 Network: Tells how to configure the IP parameters of the wireless network. 2.2 Basic Requirement: Introduces some advanced configurations for your PC in order to access the AP. Chapter 1 Introduction: Gives an introduction for the TL-WA500G Wireless Access Point. 1.1 Product Overview: Introduces ...
...the AP will automatically assign an IP address for your PC. 4.6 Wireless Settings: Allows you to update the firmware, restore the factory defaults, backup the current version, change the default password, and view the system Log. 2 TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide.... 4.3 Network: Tells how to configure the IP parameters of the wireless network. 2.2 Basic Requirement: Introduces some advanced configurations for your PC in order to access the AP. Chapter 1 Introduction: Gives an introduction for the TL-WA500G Wireless Access Point. 1.1 Product Overview: Introduces ...
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TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 1.2 Main Features Features Benefits Complies with IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, PCs with different wireless standards can IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u ... the data packets are including: 64/128/152-bit WEP WPA/WPA2 being transmitted WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Supports Built-in DHCP server Supports dynamic IP address distributing Supports MAC address filtering Allows you to control the access rights of the wireless stations, depending on the stations' MAC addresses Supports multiple...
TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 1.2 Main Features Features Benefits Complies with IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, PCs with different wireless standards can IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u ... the data packets are including: 64/128/152-bit WEP WPA/WPA2 being transmitted WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Supports Built-in DHCP server Supports dynamic IP address distributing Supports MAC address filtering Allows you to control the access rights of the wireless stations, depending on the stations' MAC addresses Supports multiple...
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... must be in the lower left corner of the screen), right-click My Network Connections and choose Properties. Click Start (in the same IP Address range without overlap with the AP. On the My Network Connections window shown as 192.168.1.254 for your PCs. 1. Connect the... local PCs to the LAN ports on the AP and configure the IP address manually for your PC by following the instructions below , right-click LAN (Local Area Connection) and choose Properties. 9 Figure 3-1 2. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 3 Configure PC This chapter will guide you...
... must be in the lower left corner of the screen), right-click My Network Connections and choose Properties. Click Start (in the same IP Address range without overlap with the AP. On the My Network Connections window shown as 192.168.1.254 for your PCs. 1. Connect the... local PCs to the LAN ports on the AP and configure the IP address manually for your PC by following the instructions below , right-click LAN (Local Area Connection) and choose Properties. 9 Figure 3-1 2. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 3 Configure PC This chapter will guide you...
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TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-2 3. Figure 3-3 4. Configure the IP address manually. 10 In the General tab of Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-2 3. Figure 3-3 4. Configure the IP address manually. 10 In the General tab of Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
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The following IP address. Figure 3-5 11 Enter cmd in Windows XP Operating System. b) Type ping 192.168.1.254 on the screen that shown in Figure below, the connection ... Ok to keep your PC and the AP via the Ping command. a) Click Start > Run tab. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide a) Select Use the following example is similar to 253) into the IP address filed, 255.255.255.0 into the Subnet mask filed and 192.168.1.254 into the Default...
The following IP address. Figure 3-5 11 Enter cmd in Windows XP Operating System. b) Type ping 192.168.1.254 on the screen that shown in Figure below, the connection ... Ok to keep your PC and the AP via the Ping command. a) Click Start > Run tab. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide a) Select Use the following example is similar to 253) into the IP address filed, 255.255.255.0 into the Subnet mask filed and 192.168.1.254 into the Default...
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The LED of LAN port which you link to on the device and the LED on your PC's adapter should be within the range of 192.168.1.1 ~ 192.168.1.253. 12 Check to the AP. Make sure the TCP/IP for your PC is similar to that shown in Figure below, it means that your PC has not connected to see if your PC's IP address must be lit up. 2). TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide If the result displayed is right configured. Figure 3-6 Please check following these steps: 1). If the AP's IP address is 192.168.1.254, your PC and the AP are right connected.
The LED of LAN port which you link to on the device and the LED on your PC's adapter should be within the range of 192.168.1.1 ~ 192.168.1.253. 12 Check to the AP. Make sure the TCP/IP for your PC is similar to that shown in Figure below, it means that your PC has not connected to see if your PC's IP address must be lit up. 2). TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide If the result displayed is right configured. Figure 3-6 Please check following these steps: 1). If the AP's IP address is 192.168.1.254, your PC and the AP are right connected.
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... leftmost column of which can configure and manage the AP. Submenus will enable you can be available after clicking one of the main menus. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 4 Configure the Device This Chapter describes how to configure and manage with a web browser. 4.1 Login...Web-based ( Internet Explorer, Netscape® Navigator, Firefox, Safari, Opera or Chrome) management page, which is read-only. 13 Type in IP address http://192.168.1.254 in the address field of the web-based management page lies the detailed explanations and instructions for the User Name...
... leftmost column of which can configure and manage the AP. Submenus will enable you can be available after clicking one of the main menus. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 4 Configure the Device This Chapter describes how to configure and manage with a web browser. 4.1 Login...Web-based ( Internet Explorer, Netscape® Navigator, Firefox, Safari, Opera or Chrome) management page, which is read-only. 13 Type in IP address http://192.168.1.254 in the address field of the web-based management page lies the detailed explanations and instructions for the User Name...
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This field displays basic information or status for the Network, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask. ¾ Wireless - This field displays the current firmware version of the AP since it's powered on or reset. ) Note: If you ... wireless function, including Operating Mode, SSID, Channel, Mode, MAC Address and IP Address. ¾ Traffic Statistics - This field displays the run time of the AP. ¾ Hardware Version - This field displays the current hardware version of the AP ¾ LAN - TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 4-3 AP Status ¾ Firmware...
This field displays basic information or status for the Network, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask. ¾ Wireless - This field displays the current firmware version of the AP since it's powered on or reset. ) Note: If you ... wireless function, including Operating Mode, SSID, Channel, Mode, MAC Address and IP Address. ¾ Traffic Statistics - This field displays the run time of the AP. ¾ Hardware Version - This field displays the current hardware version of the AP ¾ LAN - TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 4-3 AP Status ¾ Firmware...
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...Address - An address code that determines the size of the AP. Select Dynamic IP to get IP address from DHCP server or select Static IP to login the AP. The physical address of the network. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 4.3 Network The Network option allows you to customize... your local network manually by changing the default settings of Network on this page. Normally use the new IP Address to configure IP address manually from the drop-...
...Address - An address code that determines the size of the AP. Select Dynamic IP to get IP address from DHCP server or select Static IP to login the AP. The physical address of the network. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 4.3 Network The Network option allows you to customize... your local network manually by changing the default settings of Network on this page. Normally use the new IP Address to configure IP address manually from the drop-...
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...Access. Select TKIP or AES automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request. Advanced Encryption Standard. ¾ Radius Server IP - WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK Pre-shared key of WPA. 26 This key must be identical for the Radius Server. Selecting the... z AES - Enter the port that radius service used. ¾ Radius Password - The password can include symbols(!?*_) and spaces. Temporal Key Integrity Protocol. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 4-14 WPA/WPA2 ¾ Version - Select one of following versions from the drop-down list: z Automatic - ...
...Access. Select TKIP or AES automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request. Advanced Encryption Standard. ¾ Radius Server IP - WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK Pre-shared key of WPA. 26 This key must be identical for the Radius Server. Selecting the... z AES - Enter the port that radius service used. ¾ Radius Password - The password can include symbols(!?*_) and spaces. Temporal Key Integrity Protocol. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 4-14 WPA/WPA2 ¾ Version - Select one of following versions from the drop-down list: z Automatic - ...
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TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Sent Packets - The DHCP Server will...will enable you to the computers on the LAN. This protocol simplifies network management and allows new wireless devices to receive IP addresses automatically without the need to the system on the network. Figure 4-20 The DHCP menu. 4.5.1 DHCP Settings Selecting...DHCP menu (shown as Figure 4-21): 30 To update this page. There are connected to manually assign new IP addresses. Packets sent by the station. The DHCP Server can be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds. 4.5 DHCP DHCP ...
TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Sent Packets - The DHCP Server will...will enable you to the computers on the LAN. This protocol simplifies network management and allows new wireless devices to receive IP addresses automatically without the need to the system on the network. Figure 4-20 The DHCP menu. 4.5.1 DHCP Settings Selecting...DHCP menu (shown as Figure 4-21): 30 To update this page. There are connected to manually assign new IP addresses. Packets sent by the station. The DHCP Server can be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds. 4.5 DHCP DHCP ...
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... name of the gateway for the DHCP Server to start with when assigning IP addresses. 192.168.1.100 is the default start IP address. ¾ End IP Address - This function will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. If you disable the Server, you must have another DNS server... configure all computers on your ISP provides two DNS servers. Enter the DNS IP address provided by your DHCP server. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 4-21 DHCP Settings ¾ DHCP Server - Enter the IP address of the time is the default end address. ¾ Address Lease ...
... name of the gateway for the DHCP Server to start with when assigning IP addresses. 192.168.1.100 is the default start IP address. ¾ End IP Address - This function will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. If you disable the Server, you must have another DNS server... configure all computers on your ISP provides two DNS servers. Enter the DNS IP address provided by your DHCP server. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 4-21 DHCP Settings ¾ DHCP Server - Enter the IP address of the time is the default end address. ¾ Address Lease ...
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...DHCP client. ¾ Client Name - You cannot change any of the DHCP client. ¾ Assigned IP - Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to the DHCP client. ¾ Lease Time - TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 4.5.2 DHCP Clients List Selecting DHCP > DHCP Clients List will always obtain... the same IP address each DHCP Client attached to the AP (Figure 4-22): Figure 4-22 DHCP Clients List ...
...DHCP client. ¾ Client Name - You cannot change any of the DHCP client. ¾ Assigned IP - Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to the DHCP client. ¾ Lease Time - TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 4.5.2 DHCP Clients List Selecting DHCP > DHCP Clients List will always obtain... the same IP address each DHCP Client attached to the AP (Figure 4-22): Figure 4-22 DHCP Clients List ...
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...to delete all of the computer you wish to keep your changes. Click Save to add. 3. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Reserved IP Address - To modify a Reserved IP address: 1. If you wish to keep your changes. You can not access each other through WLAN....that synchronizes network 33 Checking Enable AP Isolation box will enable Wi-Fi MultiMedia Function. ¾ Enable AP Isolation - Here displays the IP address of the wireless signal that wireless stations can configure the settings on some advanced settings for AP mode. ¾ Disable short ...
...to delete all of the computer you wish to keep your changes. Click Save to add. 3. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Reserved IP Address - To modify a Reserved IP address: 1. If you wish to keep your changes. You can not access each other through WLAN....that synchronizes network 33 Checking Enable AP Isolation box will enable Wi-Fi MultiMedia Function. ¾ Enable AP Isolation - Here displays the IP address of the wireless signal that wireless stations can configure the settings on some advanced settings for AP mode. ¾ Disable short ...
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... button to reset all configuration settings to their default values. • The default User Name: admin • The default Password: admin • The default IP Address: 192.168.1.254 • The default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 ) Note: Any settings you have input or selected in the blank. 36 ... the Configuration Click Backup to save all configuration settings to restore the factory default settings for the AP on the screen below (Figure 4-27). TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: Do not turn off the AP or press the Reset button while the firmware is the one ...
... button to reset all configuration settings to their default values. • The default User Name: admin • The default Password: admin • The default IP Address: 192.168.1.254 • The default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 ) Note: Any settings you have input or selected in the blank. 36 ... the Configuration Click Backup to save all configuration settings to restore the factory default settings for the AP on the screen below (Figure 4-27). TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: Do not turn off the AP or press the Reset button while the firmware is the one ...
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TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: 1. The current configuration will lead the device unmanaged. 3. Wrong process will be covered with the uploading configuration file. 2. Some settings of the AP will take effect only after rebooting, which include: • Change LAN IP Address. (System will reboot automatically) • DHCP service function. •...
TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: 1. The current configuration will lead the device unmanaged. 3. Wrong process will be covered with the uploading configuration file. 2. Some settings of the AP will take effect only after rebooting, which include: • Change LAN IP Address. (System will reboot automatically) • DHCP service function. •...
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...on to 4.4.2 Wireless Mode. 4). Configure your PC to communicate with an Ethernet cable. 3. Configure your AP in mind.(Here we choose TP-LINK as the SSID for your PC to connect to Chapter 3 Configure the PC. 3). Log on the Router with the AP referring to ... 1). Configure the IP address for example.) You are suggested to 4.4.1 Basic Settings and 4.4.3 Security Settings. 5). Remove the Ethernet cable between the AP and your wireless network referring to change the SSID and secure your PC. 2. Configure the AP via a wired connection. 1). TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access ...
...on to 4.4.2 Wireless Mode. 4). Configure your PC to communicate with an Ethernet cable. 3. Configure your AP in mind.(Here we choose TP-LINK as the SSID for your PC to connect to Chapter 3 Configure the PC. 3). Log on the Router with the AP referring to ... 1). Configure the IP address for example.) You are suggested to 4.4.1 Basic Settings and 4.4.3 Security Settings. 5). Remove the Ethernet cable between the AP and your wireless network referring to change the SSID and secure your PC. 2. Configure the AP via a wired connection. 1). TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access ...
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TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Appendix B: Factory Defaults Item Default Value Common Default Settings Username admin Password admin IP Address 192.168.1.254 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Wireless SSID TP-LINK_XXXXXX Wireless Security Disable Wireless MAC Address Filtering Disable DHCP DHCP Server Disable Start IP Address 192.168.1.100 End IP Address 192...
TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Appendix B: Factory Defaults Item Default Value Common Default Settings Username admin Password admin IP Address 192.168.1.254 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Wireless SSID TP-LINK_XXXXXX Wireless Security Disable Wireless MAC Address Filtering Disable DHCP DHCP Server Disable Start IP Address 192.168.1.100 End IP Address 192...
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... have the computer with the network. If the network device has Auto Uplink™ (MDI/MDIX) ports, you are using the correct TP-LINK power adapter provided with your network. 43 Check the following items. 1) Make sure the cable connectors are lit on the access point. ...effect. Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable. Restart the computer and check if TCP/IP is turned on . 3) Make sure you can not access the AP with a wireless capable computer. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Appendix C: Troubleshooting 1. No LEDs are securely plugged in your ...
... have the computer with the network. If the network device has Auto Uplink™ (MDI/MDIX) ports, you are using the correct TP-LINK power adapter provided with your network. 43 Check the following items. 1) Make sure the cable connectors are lit on the access point. ...effect. Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable. Restart the computer and check if TCP/IP is turned on . 3) Make sure you can not access the AP with a wireless capable computer. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Appendix C: Troubleshooting 1. No LEDs are securely plugged in your ...
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TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Appendix D: Specifications General Standards and Protocols IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.11b and 802.11g, TCP/IP, DHCP Safety & Emission Ports FCC、CE One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation LAN RJ45 port supporting Auto MDI/MDIX Cabling Type 10BASE-T: UTP category 3, 4, 5 cable (...
TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Appendix D: Specifications General Standards and Protocols IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.11b and 802.11g, TCP/IP, DHCP Safety & Emission Ports FCC、CE One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation LAN RJ45 port supporting Auto MDI/MDIX Cabling Type 10BASE-T: UTP category 3, 4, 5 cable (...