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... 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 products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Environmentally conscious design EN62075:2008 Person is in...
... 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 products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Environmentally conscious design EN62075:2008 Person is in...
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... found 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. If any explanations. Conventions The AP or TL-WA500G, or device mentioned in your package: TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point Resource CD, including: z This User Guide z Other...
... found 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. If any explanations. Conventions The AP or TL-WA500G, or device mentioned in your package: TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point Resource CD, including: z This User Guide z Other...
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TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Overview of AP. 4.4 Wireless: Guides to establish the wireless network in different wireless modes and deploy the security features appropriate to your needs. 4.5 DHCP: Introduces how to set your AP to be a DHCP server so that the AP will automatically assign an IP address for your PC. 4.6 Wireless... in order to connect the AP. Chapter 1 Introduction: Gives an introduction 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...
TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Overview of AP. 4.4 Wireless: Guides to establish the wireless network in different wireless modes and deploy the security features appropriate to your needs. 4.5 DHCP: Introduces how to set your AP to be a DHCP server so that the AP will automatically assign an IP address for your PC. 4.6 Wireless... in order to connect the AP. Chapter 1 Introduction: Gives an introduction 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...
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... transmission technology, TL-WA500G Wireless Access Point provides exceptional transmission distance, which is extended to 4-9 times. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you can easily configure it with the help of this Guide to get the full information of the TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point. 3 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...
... transmission technology, TL-WA500G Wireless Access Point provides exceptional transmission distance, which is extended to 4-9 times. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you can easily configure it with the help of this Guide to get the full information of the TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point. 3 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...
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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 other Adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ Extends the transmission range for your wireless LAN Supports 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or The AP can...
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 other Adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ Extends the transmission range for your wireless LAN Supports 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or The AP can...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... button is powered on the rear panel of TL-WA500G. 1.3.2 The Rear Panel TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 1-2 TL-WA500G rear panel Viewed from left to the power adapter provided with the TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point. 6 POWER: The power port connects to right, the following parts are two ways to reset the Access Point's factory defaults: z Method one: With the Router powered...
... button is powered on the rear panel of TL-WA500G. 1.3.2 The Rear Panel TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 1-2 TL-WA500G rear panel Viewed from left to the power adapter provided with the TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point. 6 POWER: The power port connects to right, the following parts are two ways to reset the Access Point's factory defaults: z Method one: With the Router powered...
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... office. Place the AP near the center of the area in a lighting storm to : 1). An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. The operating distance range of your network's radio waves are suggested to avoid damage z Web browser, such as a ... z Leave at least 2 inches (5cm) space around the device for heat dissipation z Turn off your wireless network, you are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. 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 ...
... office. Place the AP near the center of the area in a lighting storm to : 1). An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. The operating distance range of your network's radio waves are suggested to avoid damage z Web browser, such as a ... z Leave at least 2 inches (5cm) space around the device for heat dissipation z Turn off your wireless network, you are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. 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 ...
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.... 4. Normally, upright is usually near the center of the area in which your devices to the network, please refer to the TL-WA500G Access Point. Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to Appendix A Application Example. 8 Adjust the direction of the AP, please take the following steps:... sure your computer or laptop is equipped with a Wireless Adapter.) ) Note: If you are not so clear about how to connect your PC(s) will wirelessly connect. 3. Locate an optimum location for the AP. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide To establish a typical connection of the antenna...
.... 4. Normally, upright is usually near the center of the area in which your devices to the network, please refer to the TL-WA500G Access Point. Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to Appendix A Application Example. 8 Adjust the direction of the AP, please take the following steps:... sure your computer or laptop is equipped with a Wireless Adapter.) ) Note: If you are not so clear about how to connect your PC(s) will wirelessly connect. 3. Locate an optimum location for the AP. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide To establish a typical connection of the antenna...
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...address as 192.168.1.* (* is any integer between 1 to 253), the Subnet mask as 255.255.255.0, and the Default gateway as Figure 3-2 below . TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 3 Configure PC This chapter will guide you to configure your PC by following the instructions below , right-click LAN (Local Area Connection... window shown as 192.168.1.254 for your network must be in the same IP Address range without overlap with the AP. The wireless adapter-equipped computers in the lower left corner of the screen), right-click My Network Connections and choose Properties.
...address as 192.168.1.* (* is any integer between 1 to 253), the Subnet mask as 255.255.255.0, and the Default gateway as Figure 3-2 below . TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 3 Configure PC This chapter will guide you to configure your PC by following the instructions below , right-click LAN (Local Area Connection... window shown as 192.168.1.254 for your network must be in the same IP Address range without overlap with the AP. The wireless adapter-equipped computers in the lower left corner of the screen), right-click My Network Connections and choose Properties.
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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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... into the Default gateway filed. b) Enter 192.168.1.* (* is similar to that displays and then press Enter. Figure 3-4 5. Enter cmd in Windows XP Operating System. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide a) Select Use the following example is in the filed and click Ok.
... into the Default gateway filed. b) Enter 192.168.1.* (* is similar to that displays and then press Enter. Figure 3-4 5. Enter cmd in Windows XP Operating System. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide a) Select Use the following example is in the filed and click Ok.
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TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide If the result displayed is right configured. The LED of 192.168.1.1 ~ 192.168.1.253. 12 Check to the AP. Make sure the TCP/IP for your PC's adapter should be lit up. 2). 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 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).
TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide If the result displayed is right configured. The LED of 192.168.1.1 ~ 192.168.1.253. 12 Check to the AP. Make sure the TCP/IP for your PC's adapter should be lit up. 2). 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 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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The TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point is easy to configure and manage with the Web-based ( Internet Explorer, Netscape® Navigator, Firefox, Safari, ...Note: Figure 4-2 Login Windows If the above screen does not prompt, it . On the right of web browser and press Enter. 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 a proxy. Type in ... screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it means that your Access Point via the web-based management page.
The TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point is easy to configure and manage with the Web-based ( Internet Explorer, Netscape® Navigator, Firefox, Safari, ...Note: Figure 4-2 Login Windows If the above screen does not prompt, it . On the right of web browser and press Enter. 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 a proxy. Type in ... screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it means that your Access Point via the web-based management page.
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...¾ LAN - 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 AP's traffic statistics. ¾ System Up Time - This field displays the current hardware version of the AP. ...AP since it's powered on or reset. ) Note: If you select client mode in Figure 4-7 the wireless status in Figure 4-3 will change, as it showed below: 14 TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 4-3 AP Status ¾ Firmware Version - This field displays the current settings or information...
...¾ LAN - 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 AP's traffic statistics. ¾ System Up Time - This field displays the current hardware version of the AP. ...AP since it's powered on or reset. ) Note: If you select client mode in Figure 4-7 the wireless status in Figure 4-3 will change, as it showed below: 14 TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 4-3 AP Status ¾ Firmware Version - This field displays the current settings or information...
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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. Selecting ...
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. Selecting ...
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TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 4.4 Wireless The Wireless option, improving functionality and performance for wireless network, can create a wireless local area work just through a few settings. MAC filtering allows you to configure the corresponding function. Identifies your wireless network. There are provided below (Figure 4-6). The detailed explanations for your wireless network on the screen below . Figure 4-6 Wireless Settings ¾ SSID (Set...
TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 4.4 Wireless The Wireless option, improving functionality and performance for wireless network, can create a wireless local area work just through a few settings. MAC filtering allows you to configure the corresponding function. Identifies your wireless network. There are provided below (Figure 4-6). The detailed explanations for your wireless network on the screen below . Figure 4-6 Wireless Settings ¾ SSID (Set...
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...list, the dialog shown in Figure appears below . 17 The wireless basic settings for your wireless network appropriate to set up the wireless mode for this version are : • 54Mbps (802.11g) - Only 802.11b wireless stations can connect to the AP. • 11Mbps (802...., and wait the AP reboot automatically. 4.4.2 Wireless Mode Selecting Wireless > Wireless Mode will enable you select your needs on the screen below . Select the desired wireless mode. Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can be used. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Mode - If your country...
...list, the dialog shown in Figure appears below . 17 The wireless basic settings for your wireless network appropriate to set up the wireless mode for this version are : • 54Mbps (802.11g) - Only 802.11b wireless stations can connect to the AP. • 11Mbps (802...., and wait the AP reboot automatically. 4.4.2 Wireless Mode Selecting Wireless > Wireless Mode will enable you select your needs on the screen below . Select the desired wireless mode. Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can be used. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Mode - If your country...
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Selecting the radio button before Disable Wireless will not be enabled or disabled to allow wireless stations access. 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. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 4-7 Wireless Mode Settings ¾ Disable Wireless -
Selecting the radio button before Disable Wireless will not be enabled or disabled to allow wireless stations access. 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. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 4-7 Wireless Mode Settings ¾ Disable Wireless -
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... Multi-point). ¾ Access Point - Enter the SSID of AP. ¾ Universal Repeater - Please input the MAC address of root AP in the format of WDS frames consist of AP, the AP client will forward all of AP - 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 which...
... Multi-point). ¾ Access Point - Enter the SSID of AP. ¾ Universal Repeater - Please input the MAC address of root AP in the format of WDS frames consist of AP, the AP client will forward all of AP - 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 which...