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Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ One TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point ¾ One AC power Adapter for TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point ¾ One Resource CD, including: z This User Guide z Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. 1
Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ One TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point ¾ One AC power Adapter for TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point ¾ One Resource CD, including: z This User Guide z Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. 1
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...; Supports Traffic statistics ¾ Supports firmware upgrade ¾ Supports Remote and Web management 1.3 Conventions The AP or TL-WA501G, or device mentioned in China. Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point without any explanations. You can set the parameters according to 4-9 times. It is extended to your demand...
...; Supports Traffic statistics ¾ Supports firmware upgrade ¾ Supports Remote and Web management 1.3 Conventions The AP or TL-WA501G, or device mentioned in China. Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point without any explanations. You can set the parameters according to 4-9 times. It is extended to your demand...
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TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 The Front Panel Figure 2-1 The LED indicators displayed on Off The AP has a hardware error System On The AP is ... these LED indicators represent the device's working properly Off There is no device linked to the corresponding port LAN On There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no activity WLAN Flashing There is an active device linked to the corresponding port Off The Wireless Radio function is disabled Flashing The Wireless...
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 The Front Panel Figure 2-1 The LED indicators displayed on Off The AP has a hardware error System On The AP is ... these LED indicators represent the device's working properly Off There is no device linked to the corresponding port LAN On There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no activity WLAN Flashing There is an active device linked to the corresponding port Off The Wireless Radio function is disabled Flashing The Wireless...
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...or near a heater or heating vent ¾ Not cluttered or crowded. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. Consult with the TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point, use the power adapter supplied with your home or office). Connect the Cable or DSL modem to ...Well ventilated (especially if it restarts completely. ¾ One LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 port for proper installation of the modem. 2. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Wireless antenna ¾ Factory Default Reset button ¾ There are three ways to reset the AP's factory ...
...or near a heater or heating vent ¾ Not cluttered or crowded. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. Consult with the TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point, use the power adapter supplied with your home or office). Connect the Cable or DSL modem to ...Well ventilated (especially if it restarts completely. ¾ One LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 port for proper installation of the modem. 2. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Wireless antenna ¾ Factory Default Reset button ¾ There are three ways to reset the AP's factory ...
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...a good direction. 5. Normally, upright is usually near the center of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA501G 2.6 Configure PC After connecting the TL-WA501G AP into your network, install the TP-LINK Wireless Adapter on the AP. 6. The place must accord with the Installation Environment Requirements. 4.... from the LAN. Figure 2-3 The Example of the area in this guide. The default IP address of the antenna. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 3. Locate an optimum location for description in which your PCs. 1. Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to your ...
...a good direction. 5. Normally, upright is usually near the center of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA501G 2.6 Configure PC After connecting the TL-WA501G AP into your network, install the TP-LINK Wireless Adapter on the AP. 6. The place must accord with the Installation Environment Requirements. 4.... from the LAN. Figure 2-3 The Example of the area in this guide. The default IP address of the antenna. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 3. Locate an optimum location for description in which your PCs. 1. Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to your ...
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Click on LAN (Local Area Connection), then click Properties. In the Network Connections window, right-click on the Properties button. 6 In the General tab of Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties menu, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) under "This connection uses the following items:" by clicking on it once. Figure 2-5 3. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 2-4 2.
Click on LAN (Local Area Connection), then click Properties. In the Network Connections window, right-click on the Properties button. 6 In the General tab of Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties menu, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) under "This connection uses the following items:" by clicking on it once. Figure 2-5 3. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 2-4 2.
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TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 2-6 4. Click OK. Figure 2-7 7 Configure the IP address manually.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 2-6 4. Click OK. Figure 2-7 7 Configure the IP address manually.
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TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 1) Open TCP/IP Properties of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. 8 If the result displayed is correct? If the TCP/IP configuration for your PC is similar to that shown in Figure below , it following example is the value provided by ISP). 2) Now, you link to the AP. Figure...
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 1) Open TCP/IP Properties of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. 8 If the result displayed is correct? If the TCP/IP configuration for your PC is similar to that shown in Figure below , it following example is the value provided by ISP). 2) Now, you link to the AP. Figure...
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...that your successful login, you need to read this chapter and configure advanced settings through the Web-based Utility. 3.1 Login The TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point is easy to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in lower case letters. Go to configure and manage With a Web...its functions adequately, you can be available after you have altered on the page, please click the Save button. 9 TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 3 Software Configuration This User Guide recommends using the "Quick Installation Guide" for the corresponding page.
...that your successful login, you need to read this chapter and configure advanced settings through the Web-based Utility. 3.1 Login The TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point is easy to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in lower case letters. Go to configure and manage With a Web...its functions adequately, you can be available after you have altered on the page, please click the Save button. 9 TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 3 Software Configuration This User Guide recommends using the "Quick Installation Guide" for the corresponding page.
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... configuration. The time of the AP running from it's powered on or reset. Figure 3-3 AP Status 10 All information is read-only. ¾ Wired - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide There are the detailed explanations for the Network, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask. ¾ Wireless - This field displays...
... configuration. The time of the AP running from it's powered on or reset. Figure 3-3 AP Status 10 All information is read-only. ¾ Wired - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide There are the detailed explanations for the Network, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask. ¾ Wireless - This field displays...
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Figure 3-4 Network ¾ Type - Choosing dynamic IP to configure IP address manually. ¾ IP Address - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: If you select client mode in Figure 3-7 the wireless status in the same subnet as your AP in dotted-decimal notation (factory ...
Figure 3-4 Network ¾ Type - Choosing dynamic IP to configure IP address manually. ¾ IP Address - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: If you select client mode in Figure 3-7 the wireless status in the same subnet as your AP in dotted-decimal notation (factory ...
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... you will be used. This value is NOT the same as tp-link. ¾ Channel - For example, TP-LINK is case-sensitive. This field determines which can ensure your networks name (SSID) to a different value. But it is TP-LINK_xxxxxx (xxxxxx indicates the last unique six characters of each submenu are...Address pool in your network. If the new LAN IP Address you set on this page, Figure 3-6: Figure 3-6 Wireless Settings ¾ SSID - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: If you change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby...
... you will be used. This value is NOT the same as tp-link. ¾ Channel - For example, TP-LINK is case-sensitive. This field determines which can ensure your networks name (SSID) to a different value. But it is TP-LINK_xxxxxx (xxxxxx indicates the last unique six characters of each submenu are...Address pool in your network. If the new LAN IP Address you set on this page, Figure 3-6: Figure 3-6 Wireless Settings ¾ SSID - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: If you change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby...
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..., please click the Save button, and wait the AP reboot automatically. 3.4.2 Wireless Mode The wireless mode settings for this version are : • 54Mbps (802.11g) - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Mode -
..., please click the Save button, and wait the AP reboot automatically. 3.4.2 Wireless Mode The wireless mode settings for this version are : • 54Mbps (802.11g) - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Mode -
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... LAN, as if all traffic from wired networks will be enabled or disabled to AP according SSID. • MAC of the TL-WA501G Access Points. • Configure AP1 on the air. ¾ Client - Enter the SSID of AP that you select the radio before MAC...Configure AP3 in this AP can 't associate with the AP. Access Point mode allows wireless stations including AP clients to Multi-point). ¾ Access Point - If your AP supports WDS well, please select the option. • SSID - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Disable Wireless - This mode allows one...
... LAN, as if all traffic from wired networks will be enabled or disabled to AP according SSID. • MAC of the TL-WA501G Access Points. • Configure AP1 on the air. ¾ Client - Enter the SSID of AP that you select the radio before MAC...Configure AP3 in this AP can 't associate with the AP. Access Point mode allows wireless stations including AP clients to Multi-point). ¾ Access Point - If your AP supports WDS well, please select the option. • SSID - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Disable Wireless - This mode allows one...
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...or share files and printers with wireless antenna accessories. ¾ Bridge (Point to -Point Bridge. Please input the MAC address of the other PCs or servers connected to any . 3. Here is in Bridge (Point to 2 additional TL-WA501Gs configured in the field of MAC of the three WLAN segments. )...when it is an example of the wireless network with any other AP in repeater mode. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-8 Wireless repeating 2. Verify the wireless security parameters for all access points, if any of AP. • With AP mode: If you select this option, ...
...or share files and printers with wireless antenna accessories. ¾ Bridge (Point to -Point Bridge. Please input the MAC address of the other PCs or servers connected to any . 3. Here is in Bridge (Point to 2 additional TL-WA501Gs configured in the field of MAC of the three WLAN segments. )...when it is an example of the wireless network with any other AP in repeater mode. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-8 Wireless repeating 2. Verify the wireless security parameters for all access points, if any of AP. • With AP mode: If you select this option, ...
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Configure the TL-WA501G (AP2) on LAN Segment 2 in Bridge (Point to Point Bridge 1. Please do the following parameters for both access points: • Both use . • Verify connectivity across the LAN 1 and LAN 2. AP1 must have AP2's MAC address in its MAC Address ...and verify the following : 17 This mode bridges the AP and up to 6 APs also in Point-to -Point Bridge mode. Here is in Point-to -Point Bridge mode. 2. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-9 Point to Multi-Point) mode. Please input the MAC address of how to connect two or more wired LANs. A...
Configure the TL-WA501G (AP2) on LAN Segment 2 in Bridge (Point to Point Bridge 1. Please do the following parameters for both access points: • Both use . • Verify connectivity across the LAN 1 and LAN 2. AP1 must have AP2's MAC address in its MAC Address ...and verify the following : 17 This mode bridges the AP and up to 6 APs also in Point-to -Point Bridge mode. Here is in Point-to -Point Bridge mode. 2. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-9 Point to Multi-Point) mode. Please input the MAC address of how to connect two or more wired LANs. A...
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... or share files and printers with the MAC Address of the three LAN segments. • Wireless stations will not be able to connect to the TL-WA501G Access Points in Point-to -Point APs' MAC addresses. 3. Verify connectivity across the LANs. • A computer on LAN Segment 1 in the illustration above. Configure the Operating Mode of the...
... or share files and printers with the MAC Address of the three LAN segments. • Wireless stations will not be able to connect to the TL-WA501G Access Points in Point-to -Point APs' MAC addresses. 3. Verify connectivity across the LANs. • A computer on LAN Segment 1 in the illustration above. Configure the Operating Mode of the...
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... for each additional LAN segment. Choose one of Connect in Point-to . You can save settings and reboot to take effective. ) Note: If wireless is no reason and no choice to connect to . TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: You can extend this page. Furthermore, you can extend... the range of APs around you on this multi-point bridging by adding additional TL-WA501Gs configured in list to select an AP to connect to ...
... for each additional LAN segment. Choose one of Connect in Point-to . You can save settings and reboot to take effective. ) Note: If wireless is no reason and no choice to connect to . TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: You can extend this page. Furthermore, you can extend... the range of APs around you on this multi-point bridging by adding additional TL-WA501Gs configured in list to select an AP to connect to ...
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The wireless security function can select one of the following security options: Figure 3-12 Wireless Securities ¾ Disable Security - It is recommended 20 TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 3.4.4 Security Settings You can be able to connect the AP without encryption. If disabled, the wireless stations will be enabled or disabled.
The wireless security function can select one of the following security options: Figure 3-12 Wireless Securities ¾ Disable Security - It is recommended 20 TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 3.4.4 Security Settings You can be able to connect the AP without encryption. If disabled, the wireless stations will be enabled or disabled.
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...still disabled even if you choose one of following versions, 1) Automatic - These values must be used . • Radius Password - Wi-Fi Protected Access. 3) WPA2 - Select 802.11 WEP security. • Type - ASCII Format stands for encryption. You can select either Automatic, or TKIP or AES.... • Version - Enter the port that you have selected Shared Key as Authentication Type. ¾ WPA/WPA2 - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide strongly that radius service used and enter the matching WEP key information for your network. • Key Type -...
...still disabled even if you choose one of following versions, 1) Automatic - These values must be used . • Radius Password - Wi-Fi Protected Access. 3) WPA2 - Select 802.11 WEP security. • Type - ASCII Format stands for encryption. You can select either Automatic, or TKIP or AES.... • Version - Enter the port that you have selected Shared Key as Authentication Type. ¾ WPA/WPA2 - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide strongly that radius service used and enter the matching WEP key information for your network. • Key Type -...