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... 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above product is in conformity with 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...
... 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above product is in conformity with 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...
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...pictures are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor. 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. Conventions The AP or TL-WA500G, or device mentioned 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 ...
...pictures are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor. 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. Conventions The AP or TL-WA500G, or device mentioned 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 ...
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...DHCP server so that the AP will automatically assign an IP address for your wireless network. 4.7 System Tools: Allows you to make some basic requirements for the TL-WA500G Wireless Access Point. 1.1 Product Overview: Introduces advantages of using this AP. 1.2 Main Feature... default password, and view the system Log. 2 TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Overview of the wireless network. 2.2 Basic Requirement: Introduces some advanced configurations for your PC. 4.6 Wireless Settings: Allows you to access the AP. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation: Tells how to...
...DHCP server so that the AP will automatically assign an IP address for your wireless network. 4.7 System Tools: Allows you to make some basic requirements for the TL-WA500G Wireless Access Point. 1.1 Product Overview: Introduces advantages of using this AP. 1.2 Main Feature... default password, and view the system Log. 2 TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Overview of the wireless network. 2.2 Basic Requirement: Introduces some advanced configurations for your PC. 4.6 Wireless Settings: Allows you to access the AP. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation: Tells how to...
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....11b solutions, up to 855.36m tested in China. Increased mobility and the absence of this Guide to 4-9 times. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point. 1.1 Product Overview The TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point is dedicated to a wired environment. PSK, WPA- Even though you may not be familiar with the...
....11b solutions, up to 855.36m tested in China. Increased mobility and the absence of this Guide to 4-9 times. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point. 1.1 Product Overview The TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point is dedicated to a wired environment. PSK, WPA- Even though you may not be familiar with the...
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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...
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...
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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: The LEDs' explanation above shows the device's working status after...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...
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: The LEDs' explanation above shows the device's working status after...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...
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... is used to restore the AP's factory default settings. 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 right, the following parts are two ways to reset the Access Point's factory defaults: z Method one: With the Router powered on, use a ...management page. ) Note: Ensure the AP is powered on the rear panel of TL-WA500G. 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 a network device, ...
... is used to restore the AP's factory default settings. 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 right, the following parts are two ways to reset the Access Point's factory defaults: z Method one: With the Router powered on, use a ...management page. ) Note: Ensure the AP is powered on the rear panel of TL-WA500G. 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 a network device, ...
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... an example of the typical application of your network's radio waves are suggested to avoid damage z Web browser, such as a microwave oven or refrigerator. 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 equipment. Figure 2-1 The Example of your...
... an example of the typical application of your network's radio waves are suggested to avoid damage z Web browser, such as a microwave oven or refrigerator. 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 equipment. Figure 2-1 The Example of your...
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... devices to the network, please refer to Appendix A Application Example. 8 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. Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to a Router. 2. Normally, upright is equipped with a Wireless Adapter.) ) Note: If you are not so clear about how...
... devices to the network, please refer to Appendix A Application Example. 8 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. Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to a Router. 2. Normally, upright is equipped with a Wireless Adapter.) ) Note: If you are not so clear about how...
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The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the lower left corner of the screen), right-click My Network Connections and choose Properties. Manually ... AP and configure the IP address manually for your PCs. 1. Click Start (in the same IP Address range without overlap with the AP. Figure 3-1 2. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 3 Configure PC This chapter will guide you to configure your PC to communicate with each other. On the My Network Connections window...
The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the lower left corner of the screen), right-click My Network Connections and choose Properties. Manually ... AP and configure the IP address manually for your PCs. 1. Click Start (in the same IP Address range without overlap with the AP. Figure 3-1 2. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 3 Configure PC This chapter will guide you to configure your PC to communicate with each other. On the My Network Connections window...
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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. Configure the IP address manually. 10
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... ping 192.168.1.254 on the screen that shown in Figure below, the connection between your PC and the AP has been established. Figure 3-4 5. 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...
... ping 192.168.1.254 on the screen that shown in Figure below, the connection between your PC and the AP has been established. Figure 3-4 5. 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...
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Figure 3-6 Please check following these steps: 1). The LED of 192.168.1.1 ~ 192.168.1.253. 12 Check to on the device and the LED on your PC has not connected to the AP. Make sure the TCP/IP for your PC's IP address must be lit up. 2). If the AP's IP address is 192.168.1.254, your PC is similar to that shown in Figure below, it means that your PC's adapter should be within the range of LAN port which you link to see if your PC and the AP are right connected. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide If the result displayed is right configured.
Figure 3-6 Please check following these steps: 1). The LED of 192.168.1.1 ~ 192.168.1.253. 12 Check to on the device and the LED on your PC has not connected to the AP. Make sure the TCP/IP for your PC's IP address must be lit up. 2). If the AP's IP address is 192.168.1.254, your PC is similar to that shown in Figure below, it means that your PC's adapter should be within the range of LAN port which you link to see if your PC and the AP are right connected. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide If the result displayed is right configured.
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...or Chrome) management page, which is easy to configure and manage with a web browser. 4.1 Login Open your Access Point via the web-based management page. The TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point is read-only. 13 On the right of the web-based management page lies the detailed explanations and instructions ... below. Then click OK or press Enter. ) Note: Figure 4-2 Login Windows If the above screen does not prompt, it . TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 4 Configure the Device This Chapter describes how to a proxy. Type in IP address http://192.168.1.254 in the ...
...or Chrome) management page, which is easy to configure and manage with a web browser. 4.1 Login Open your Access Point via the web-based management page. The TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point is read-only. 13 On the right of the web-based management page lies the detailed explanations and instructions ... below. Then click OK or press Enter. ) Note: Figure 4-2 Login Windows If the above screen does not prompt, it . TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 4 Configure the Device This Chapter describes how to a proxy. Type in IP address http://192.168.1.254 in the ...
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... Mode, MAC Address and IP Address. ¾ Traffic Statistics - This field displays the run time of the AP. ¾ Hardware Version - TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 4-3 AP Status ¾ Firmware Version - This field displays the current firmware version of the 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...
... Mode, MAC Address and IP Address. ¾ Traffic Statistics - This field displays the run time of the AP. ¾ Hardware Version - TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 4-3 AP Status ¾ Firmware Version - This field displays the current firmware version of the 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...
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... the new IP Address to configure IP address manually from DHCP server or select Static IP to login the AP. Figure 4-4 Network ¾ Type - TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 4.3 Network The Network option allows you to configure the IP parameters of Network on this page. An address code that determines the size...
... the new IP Address to configure IP address manually from DHCP server or select Static IP to login the AP. Figure 4-4 Network ¾ Type - TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 4.3 Network The Network option allows you to configure the IP parameters of Network on this page. An address code that determines the size...
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... - For example, TEST is TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six characters of them will enable you to change the wireless channel unless you can secure your data and provide greater security 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...
... - For example, TEST is TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six characters of them will enable you to change the wireless channel unless you can secure your data and provide greater security 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...
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... settings for this version are : • 54Mbps (802.11g) - Specifies the region where the wireless function of the AP can connect to the AP. ¾ Region - TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Mode - If your local region from the drop-down list, the dialog shown in Figure appears below . 17 Click OK. ) Note...
... settings for this version are : • 54Mbps (802.11g) - Specifies the region where the wireless function of the AP can connect to the AP. ¾ Region - TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Mode - If your local region from the drop-down list, the dialog shown in Figure appears below . 17 Click OK. ) Note...
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If disabled, wireless stations will deny wireless stations access. Selecting the radio button before Disable Wireless will not be enabled or disabled to access the AP. The wireless of this AP can be able to allow wireless stations access. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 4-7 Wireless Mode Settings ¾ Disable Wireless - The AP provides five operating modes: Access Point, Client, Repeater, Bridge (point to point), Bridge (point to Multi-point). 18
If disabled, wireless stations will deny wireless stations access. Selecting the radio button before Disable Wireless will not be enabled or disabled to access the AP. The wireless of this AP can be able to allow wireless stations access. TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 4-7 Wireless Mode Settings ¾ Disable Wireless - The AP provides five operating modes: Access Point, Client, Repeater, Bridge (point to point), Bridge (point to Multi-point). 18
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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 access. • Enable SSID Broadcast - The Access Point mode allows wireless stations including AP clients to Multi-point). ¾ Access Point - Checking the Enable WDS (Wireless Distribution ...mode to MAC address. ¾ 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 WDS enabled or disabled. ...
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 access. • Enable SSID Broadcast - The Access Point mode allows wireless stations including AP clients to Multi-point). ¾ Access Point - Checking the Enable WDS (Wireless Distribution ...mode to MAC address. ¾ 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 WDS enabled or disabled. ...