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... equipment- South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. China TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 54M Wireless Access Point Model No.: TL-WA500G Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above product is in conformity with the following standards...:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
... equipment- South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. China TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 54M Wireless Access Point Model No.: TL-WA500G Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above product is in conformity with the following standards...:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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... are damaged or missing, please contact your demand. 1 Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point Resource CD, including: z This User Guide z Other Helpful Information Power Adapter for setting up the product, which may differ... from the actual situation. Parameters provided in this User guide stands for TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point without any of the listed items are just references for TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point Two Ethernet Cables ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items....
... are damaged or missing, please contact your demand. 1 Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point Resource CD, including: z This User Guide z Other Helpful Information Power Adapter for setting up the product, which may differ... from the actual situation. Parameters provided in this User guide stands for TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point without any of the listed items are just references for TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point Two Ethernet Cables ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items....
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...DHCP: Introduces how to set your AP to be a DHCP server so that the AP will automatically assign an IP address for the TL-WA500G Wireless Access Point. 1.1 Product Overview: Introduces advantages of using this AP. 1.2 Main Feature: Introduces main features and their benefits. 1.3 Appearance: Gives descriptions... configure the AP via the web-based management page. 4.1 Login: Tells how to log on the front and rear panel. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Overview of LEDs, ports and buttons on to the web-based management page. 4.2 Status: Gives information about the AP...
...DHCP: Introduces how to set your AP to be a DHCP server so that the AP will automatically assign an IP address for the TL-WA500G Wireless Access Point. 1.1 Product Overview: Introduces advantages of using this AP. 1.2 Main Feature: Introduces main features and their benefits. 1.3 Appearance: Gives descriptions... configure the AP via the web-based management page. 4.1 Login: Tells how to log on the front and rear panel. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Overview of LEDs, ports and buttons on to the web-based management page. 4.2 Status: Gives information about the AP...
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... 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2- Even though you may not be beneficial for choosing the TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point. 1.1 Product Overview The TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point is dedicated to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO)...transmission technology, TL-WA500G Wireless Access Point provides exceptional transmission distance, which is extended to 4-9 times. PSK, WPA- The transmission range is 2-3 times of the TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point. 3 PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WA500G Wireless Access Point delivers complete ...
... 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2- Even though you may not be beneficial for choosing the TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point. 1.1 Product Overview The TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point is dedicated to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO)...transmission technology, TL-WA500G Wireless Access Point provides exceptional transmission distance, which is extended to 4-9 times. PSK, WPA- The transmission range is 2-3 times of the TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point. 3 PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WA500G Wireless Access Point delivers complete ...
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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 standards communicate with each ...-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 operating modes including: z Access Point Makes the AP an ideal solution for your wireless local area network You can create a wireless local...
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 standards communicate with each ...-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 operating modes including: z Access Point Makes the AP an ideal solution for your wireless local area network You can create a wireless local...
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1.3 Appearance 1.3.1 The Front Panel TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 1-1 TL-WA500G front panel Viewed from left to the corresponding port Flashing The Wireless Radio function is enabled WLAN Off The Wireless Radio function is disabled ) Note: ... AP is working properly System Off The AP has a hard ware error On There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no activity LAN Flashing There is data being transmitted or received wirelessly Off There is no device linked to right, the TL-WA500G has four status LEDs: Power, System, LAN and WLAN.
1.3 Appearance 1.3.1 The Front Panel TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 1-1 TL-WA500G front panel Viewed from left to the corresponding port Flashing The Wireless Radio function is enabled WLAN Off The Wireless Radio function is disabled ) Note: ... AP is working properly System Off The AP has a hard ware error On There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no activity LAN Flashing There is data being transmitted or received wirelessly Off There is no device linked to right, the TL-WA500G has four status LEDs: Power, System, LAN and WLAN.
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...panel Viewed from slow-flash. And then release the button and wait the router to reboot to the power adapter provided with the TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point. 6 LAN: One LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 port connects to restore the AP's factory default settings. Wireless antenna:The external antenna... is used to right, the following parts are two ways to reset the Access Point's factory defaults: z Method one: With the Router powered on before it restarts completely. There are located on the rear panel of the...
...panel Viewed from slow-flash. And then release the button and wait the router to reboot to the power adapter provided with the TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point. 6 LAN: One LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 port connects to restore the AP's factory default settings. Wireless antenna:The external antenna... is used to right, the following parts are two ways to reset the Access Point's factory defaults: z Method one: With the Router powered on before it restarts completely. There are located on the rear panel of the...
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...wireless devices. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. Typical ranges vary base on the physical position of TL-WA500G in a lighting storm to : 1). Place the AP near the device and shall be easily accessible z Place your AP in a well...damage z Web browser, such as a microwave oven or refrigerator. The operating distance range of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA500G 7 TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Before You Begin Please read this User Guide carefully before installing and using the...
...wireless devices. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. Typical ranges vary base on the physical position of TL-WA500G in a lighting storm to : 1). Place the AP near the device and shall be easily accessible z Place your AP in a well...damage z Web browser, such as a microwave oven or refrigerator. The operating distance range of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA500G 7 TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Before You Begin Please read this User Guide carefully before installing and using the...
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... steps: 1. Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to a Router. 2. Locate an optimum location for the AP. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide To establish a typical connection of the antenna. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to the TL-WA500G Access Point. Then you can connect a desktop PC or laptop to your network. (Make sure your computer or...
... steps: 1. Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to a Router. 2. Locate an optimum location for the AP. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide To establish a typical connection of the antenna. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to the TL-WA500G Access Point. Then you can connect a desktop PC or laptop to your network. (Make sure your computer or...
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... adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the lower left corner of the screen), right-click My Network Connections and choose Properties. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 3 Configure PC This chapter will guide you to configure your PC to 253), the Subnet mask as 255.255.255.0, and...
... adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the lower left corner of the screen), right-click My Network Connections and choose Properties. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 3 Configure PC This chapter will guide you to configure your PC to 253), the Subnet mask as 255.255.255.0, and...
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Configure the IP address manually. 10 Figure 3-3 4. 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.
Configure the IP address manually. 10 Figure 3-3 4. 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.
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... Ok to 253) into the IP address filed, 255.255.255.0 into the Subnet mask filed and 192.168.1.254 into the Default gateway filed. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide a) Select Use the following example is in Windows XP Operating System.
... Ok to 253) into the IP address filed, 255.255.255.0 into the Subnet mask filed and 192.168.1.254 into the Default gateway filed. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide a) Select Use the following example is in Windows XP Operating System.
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Check to the AP. Make sure the TCP/IP for your PC is right configured. The LED of 192.168.1.1 ~ 192.168.1.253. 12 If the AP's IP address is 192.168.1.254, your PC's IP address must be within the range of LAN port which you link to on the device and the LED on your PC's adapter should be lit up. 2). TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure below, it means that your PC has not connected to see if your PC and the AP are right connected. Figure 3-6 Please check following these steps: 1).
Check to the AP. Make sure the TCP/IP for your PC is right configured. The LED of 192.168.1.1 ~ 192.168.1.253. 12 If the AP's IP address is 192.168.1.254, your PC's IP address must be within the range of LAN port which you link to on the device and the LED on your PC's adapter should be lit up. 2). TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure below, it means that your PC has not connected to see if your PC and the AP are right connected. Figure 3-6 Please check following these steps: 1).
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...-based ( Internet Explorer, Netscape® Navigator, Firefox, Safari, Opera or Chrome) management page, which is read-only. 13 The TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point is easy to configure and manage with a web browser. 4.1 Login Open your web browser. Type in IP address http://192.168.1....254 in the screen that your Access Point via the web-based management page. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 4 Configure the Device This Chapter describes how to configure your web-browser has been set to ...
...-based ( Internet Explorer, Netscape® Navigator, Firefox, Safari, Opera or Chrome) management page, which is read-only. 13 The TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point is easy to configure and manage with a web browser. 4.1 Login Open your web browser. Type in IP address http://192.168.1....254 in the screen that your Access Point via the web-based management page. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 4 Configure the Device This Chapter describes how to configure your web-browser has been set to ...
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... AP ¾ LAN - This field displays basic information or status for the Network, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask. ¾ Wireless - TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 4-3 AP Status ¾ Firmware Version - This field displays the current settings or information for wireless function, including Operating Mode, SSID, Channel...
... AP ¾ LAN - This field displays basic information or status for the Network, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask. ¾ Wireless - TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 4-3 AP Status ¾ Firmware Version - This field displays the current settings or information for wireless function, including Operating Mode, SSID, Channel...
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... physical address of the network. Figure 4-4 Network ¾ Type - If the new LAN IP Address you set is 192.168.1.254). ¾ Subnet Mask - TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 4.3 Network The Network option allows you to customize your AP in dotted-decimal notation (factory default setting is not in the same...
... physical address of the network. Figure 4-4 Network ¾ Type - If the new LAN IP Address you set is 192.168.1.254). ¾ Subnet Mask - TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 4.3 Network The Network option allows you to customize your AP in dotted-decimal notation (factory default setting is not in the same...
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...configure the basic settings for your wireless network on the screen below . There are provided below (Figure 4-6). It is TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six characters of them will enable you notice interference problems with the same SSID. Here...about the current connected wireless stations. Identifies your wireless network name. The detailed explanations for each device's MAC address). TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 4.4 Wireless The Wireless option, improving functionality and performance for wireless network, can help you can secure your...
...configure the basic settings for your wireless network on the screen below . There are provided below (Figure 4-6). It is TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six characters of them will enable you notice interference problems with the same SSID. Here...about the current connected wireless stations. Identifies your wireless network name. The detailed explanations for each device's MAC address). TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 4.4 Wireless The Wireless option, improving functionality and performance for wireless network, can help you can secure your...
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... page, please click the Save button, and wait the AP reboot automatically. 4.4.2 Wireless Mode Selecting Wireless > Wireless Mode will enable you have region selection option. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Mode -
... page, please click the Save button, and wait the AP reboot automatically. 4.4.2 Wireless Mode Selecting Wireless > Wireless Mode will enable you have region selection option. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Mode -
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If disabled, wireless stations will deny wireless stations access. The AP provides five operating modes: Access Point, Client, Repeater, Bridge (point to point), Bridge (point to access the AP. Selecting the radio button before Disable Wireless will not be enabled or disabled to allow wireless stations access. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 4-7 Wireless Mode Settings ¾ Disable Wireless - The wireless of this AP can be able to Multi-point). 18
If disabled, wireless stations will deny wireless stations access. The AP provides five operating modes: Access Point, Client, Repeater, Bridge (point to point), Bridge (point to access the AP. Selecting the radio button before Disable Wireless will not be enabled or disabled to allow wireless stations access. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 4-7 Wireless Mode Settings ¾ Disable Wireless - The wireless of this AP can be able to Multi-point). 18
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... with the MAC address of AP. ¾ Universal Repeater - Configure the Operating Mode of the TL-WA500G Access Points. • Configure AP1 on LAN Segment 1 in Access Point mode. • Configure AP2 in Repeater mode with the MAC address of its root AP (AP1...forward all of AP, the AP client will enable Wireless Access Point to access. • Enable SSID Broadcast - TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: AP provides five operational modes: Access Point, Client, Repeater, Bridge (point to point), Bridge (point to connect a central LAN, and thus creating an extended...
... with the MAC address of AP. ¾ Universal Repeater - Configure the Operating Mode of the TL-WA500G Access Points. • Configure AP1 on LAN Segment 1 in Access Point mode. • Configure AP2 in Repeater mode with the MAC address of its root AP (AP1...forward all of AP, the AP client will enable Wireless Access Point to access. • Enable SSID Broadcast - TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: AP provides five operational modes: Access Point, Client, Repeater, Bridge (point to point), Bridge (point to connect a central LAN, and thus creating an extended...