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... is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. This equipment generates, uses and can be required to only Mobile Configurations. CE Mark Warning This is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to provide a separation distance of the FCC Rules. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement...
... is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. This equipment generates, uses and can be required to only Mobile Configurations. CE Mark Warning This is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to provide a separation distance of the FCC Rules. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement...
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... Overview 2 1.2 Main Features 2 1.3 Conventions ...2 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 3 2.1 The Front Panel 3 2.1.1 LED Explanation 3 2.2 The Back Panel 3 2.3 System Requirements 4 2.4 Installation Environment Requirements 4 2.5 Connecting the Device 4 2.6 Configure PC ...5 Chapter 3 Software Configuration 9 3.1 Login ...9 3.2 Status...10 3.3 Network...11 3.4 Wireless ...12 3.4.1 Basic Settings 12 3.4.2 Wireless Mode 13 3.4.3 Site Survey ...19 3.4.4 Security Settings 20 3.4.5 MAC Filtering 22 3.4.6 Wireless Statistics...
... Overview 2 1.2 Main Features 2 1.3 Conventions ...2 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 3 2.1 The Front Panel 3 2.1.1 LED Explanation 3 2.2 The Back Panel 3 2.3 System Requirements 4 2.4 Installation Environment Requirements 4 2.5 Connecting the Device 4 2.6 Configure PC ...5 Chapter 3 Software Configuration 9 3.1 Login ...9 3.2 Status...10 3.3 Network...11 3.4 Wireless ...12 3.4.1 Basic Settings 12 3.4.2 Wireless Mode 13 3.4.3 Site Survey ...19 3.4.4 Security Settings 20 3.4.5 MAC Filtering 22 3.4.6 Wireless Statistics...
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...AP provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless devices. Even though you for TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point without any explanations. Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for...¾ Supports firmware upgrade ¾ Supports Remote and Web management 1.3 Conventions The AP or TL-WA501G, or device mentioned in China. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you may differ from the actual situation... Before installing the AP, please look through this guide will make configuring the AP easy.
...AP provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless devices. Even though you for TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point without any explanations. Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for...¾ Supports firmware upgrade ¾ Supports Remote and Web management 1.3 Conventions The AP or TL-WA501G, or device mentioned in China. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you may differ from the actual situation... Before installing the AP, please look through this guide will make configuring the AP easy.
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... Connections. 5 The best place is a good direction. 5. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 3. Locate an optimum location for your network, install the TP-LINK Wireless Adapter on the AP. 6. From the Start menu on your desktop, go to the LAN ports on the AP and configure the IP address manually for the AP.
... Connections. 5 The best place is a good direction. 5. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 3. Locate an optimum location for your network, install the TP-LINK Wireless Adapter on the AP. 6. From the Start menu on your desktop, go to the LAN ports on the AP and configure the IP address manually for the AP.
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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. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 2-6 4. Click OK.
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...in Figure below , the connection between your PC and the AP has been established. If the TCP/IP configuration for your PC is correct? If the AP's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must...is correct? If the result displayed is similar to that your PC has not connected to the AP. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 1) Open TCP/IP Properties of the LAN card in your PC, ...255.255.255.0, Gateway is 192.168.1.1, DNS address is the value provided by ISP). 2) Now, you link to on the device and LEDs on your PC's adapter should be within the range of LAN port which...
...in Figure below , the connection between your PC and the AP has been established. If the TCP/IP configuration for your PC is correct? If the AP's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must...is correct? If the result displayed is similar to that your PC has not connected to the AP. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 1) Open TCP/IP Properties of the LAN card in your PC, ...255.255.255.0, Gateway is 192.168.1.1, DNS address is the value provided by ISP). 2) Now, you link to on the device and LEDs on your PC's adapter should be within the range of LAN port which...
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...appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it means that shown in Figure 3-2. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 3 Software Configuration This User Guide recommends using the "Quick Installation Guide" for first-time installation, For advanced users, if ...you want to know more about this chapter and configure advanced settings through the Web-based Utility. 3.1 Login The TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point is easy to configure and manage With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility....
...appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it means that shown in Figure 3-2. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 3 Software Configuration This User Guide recommends using the "Quick Installation Guide" for first-time installation, For advanced users, if ...you want to know more about this chapter and configure advanced settings through the Web-based Utility. 3.1 Login The TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point is easy to configure and manage With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility....
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.... ¾ Traffic Statistics - All information is read-only. ¾ Wired - Figure 3-3 AP Status 10 This field displays the AP's traffic statistics. ¾ System Up Time - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide There are the detailed explanations for each web page's key functions below. 3.2 Status The Status page displays the AP...
.... ¾ Traffic Statistics - All information is read-only. ¾ Wired - Figure 3-3 AP Status 10 This field displays the AP's traffic statistics. ¾ System Up Time - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide There are the detailed explanations for each web page's key functions below. 3.2 Status The Status page displays the AP...
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... as your IP address. ¾ MAC Address - Normally use 255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask. ¾ Gateway - 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 Figure 3-3 will change, as...
... as your IP address. ¾ MAC Address - Normally use 255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask. ¾ Gateway - 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 Figure 3-3 will change, as...
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...you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. 12 The default SSID is TP-LINK_xxxxxx (xxxxxx indicates the last unique six characters of up to configure the corresponding function. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: If you change your networks name... (SSID) to a different value. This field determines which can ensure your wireless network security. For example, TP-LINK is case-sensitive....
...you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. 12 The default SSID is TP-LINK_xxxxxx (xxxxxx indicates the last unique six characters of up to configure the corresponding function. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: If you change your networks name... (SSID) to a different value. This field determines which can ensure your wireless network security. For example, TP-LINK is case-sensitive....
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...: Access Point, Client, Repeater, Bridge (point to point), Bridge (point to AP with any station of AP - Configure the Operating Mode of the TL-WA501G Access Points. • Configure AP1 on the air. ¾ Client - Wireless Stations can be communicated with in Repeater mode with its root AP ...(AP1). • Configure AP3 in this way, any station of the Remote LAN can connect to Multi-point). ¾ Access Point - The AP client can successfully communicate with WDS enabled or disabled. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Disable...
...: Access Point, Client, Repeater, Bridge (point to point), Bridge (point to AP with any station of AP - Configure the Operating Mode of the TL-WA501G Access Points. • Configure AP1 on the air. ¾ Client - Wireless Stations can be communicated with in Repeater mode with its root AP ...(AP1). • Configure AP3 in this way, any station of the Remote LAN can connect to Multi-point). ¾ Access Point - The AP client can successfully communicate with WDS enabled or disabled. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Disable...
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...mode, the bandwidth decreases as you can extend the range of the wireless network with any . 3. Here is in Bridge (Point to 2 additional TL-WA501Gs configured in the field of MAC of AP. • With AP mode: If you select this option, you AP will also support AP mode when ...can extend this repeating by adding up to Point) mode. Verify connectivity across the LANs. Also, you add Repeaters to connect two wired LANs. 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 other AP in repeater ...
...mode, the bandwidth decreases as you can extend the range of the wireless network with any . 3. Here is in Bridge (Point to 2 additional TL-WA501Gs configured in the field of MAC of AP. • With AP mode: If you select this option, you AP will also support AP mode when ...can extend this repeating by adding up to Point) mode. Verify connectivity across the LANs. Also, you add Repeaters to connect two wired LANs. 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 other AP in repeater ...
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... Access Point User Guide Figure 3-9 Point to connect two or more wired LANs. Configure the TL-WA501G (AP2) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to Multi-Point) mode. Configure the TL-WA501G (AP1) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. 2. Here is an example of AP6. • With AP...Multi-Point) - Please input the MAC address of other PCs or servers connected to LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2. ¾ Bridge (Point to configure multi-point bridging. Please do the following parameters for both access points: • Both use . • Verify connectivity across the LAN 1 and ...
... Access Point User Guide Figure 3-9 Point to connect two or more wired LANs. Configure the TL-WA501G (AP2) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to Multi-Point) mode. Configure the TL-WA501G (AP1) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. 2. Here is an example of AP6. • With AP...Multi-Point) - Please input the MAC address of other PCs or servers connected to LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2. ¾ Bridge (Point to configure multi-point bridging. Please do the following parameters for both access points: • Both use . • Verify connectivity across the LAN 1 and ...
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...-Point Bridge mode. The MAC addresses of AP2 and AP3 are required in AP1. • Configure TL-WA501G (AP2) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the MAC Address of AP1. • Configure the TL-WA501G (AP3) on LAN 3 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with any other PCs or servers ... AP1's MAC address in Wireless Access Point mode to any LAN segment should be able to connect to Multi-point Bridge 1. Configure the Operating Mode of AP1. 2. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-10 Point to the Internet or share files and printers with the MAC Address of ...
...-Point Bridge mode. The MAC addresses of AP2 and AP3 are required in AP1. • Configure TL-WA501G (AP2) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the MAC Address of AP1. • Configure the TL-WA501G (AP3) on LAN 3 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with any other PCs or servers ... AP1's MAC address in Wireless Access Point mode to any LAN segment should be able to connect to Multi-point Bridge 1. Configure the Operating Mode of AP1. 2. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-10 Point to the Internet or share files and printers with the MAC Address of ...
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The BSSID of the AP, usually also the MAC address of the AP. ¾ BSSID - The signal received from list to connect to. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: You can view all of APs around you on the Figure 3-7, you can extend this page. ... button, and wait the AP reboot automatically. 3.4.3 Site Survey After selecting a mode and pressing button Survey on this multi-point bridging by adding additional TL-WA501Gs configured in Point-to-Point mode for each additional LAN segment. Press one AP from the AP. ¾ Channel - And if Access Point mode is...
The BSSID of the AP, usually also the MAC address of the AP. ¾ BSSID - The signal received from list to connect to. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: You can view all of APs around you on the Figure 3-7, you can extend this page. ... button, and wait the AP reboot automatically. 3.4.3 Site Survey After selecting a mode and pressing button Survey on this multi-point bridging by adding additional TL-WA501Gs configured in Point-to-Point mode for each additional LAN segment. Press one AP from the AP. ¾ Channel - And if Access Point mode is...
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...able to access the AP when its WEP key is 2F34D20BE2E54B326C5476586A, while all other wireless stations cannot access the AP, you desire that configured should configure the Wireless MAC Address Filtering list following list: 24 Click the Add New... Click the Enable button to the previous page. Click the... station A in the Description field, select Allow in the Privilege pull-down list and select Enabled in the Status pull-down list. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide make all the entries ineffective, click the Delete All button to access for Filtering Rules. 3.
...able to access the AP when its WEP key is 2F34D20BE2E54B326C5476586A, while all other wireless stations cannot access the AP, you desire that configured should configure the Wireless MAC Address Filtering list following list: 24 Click the Add New... Click the Enable button to the previous page. Click the... station A in the Description field, select Allow in the Privilege pull-down list and select Enabled in the Status pull-down list. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide make all the entries ineffective, click the Delete All button to access for Filtering Rules. 3.
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... Next button to go to the next page and click the Previous button to return the previous page. ) Note: This page will be configured on the LAN. The detailed explanations for all the PCs that are three submenus under the DHCP menu (shown in Figure 3-17): Figure ... to show the current connected wireless stations, click on this page and to configure the corresponding function. To update this page. packets received by the station You cannot change any of the values on the Refresh button. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Disconnected ¾ Received Packets -
... Next button to go to the next page and click the Previous button to return the previous page. ) Note: This page will be configured on the LAN. The detailed explanations for all the PCs that are three submenus under the DHCP menu (shown in Figure 3-17): Figure ... to show the current connected wireless stations, click on this page and to configure the corresponding function. To update this page. packets received by the station You cannot change any of the values on the Refresh button. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Disconnected ¾ Received Packets -
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...Or consult your ISP. ¾ Secondary DNS - (Optional.) Input the IP address of the AP, you must configure all computers on the Refresh button. 3.5.3 Address Reservation When you must manually configure the computer. ¾ Start IP Address - You cannot change any of time a network user will take effect until... that the AP has allocated to show the current attached devices, click on the LAN as "Obtain an IP Address automatically" mode. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide another DNS server if your ISP. This field specifies the first of the time is the default start...
...Or consult your ISP. ¾ Secondary DNS - (Optional.) Input the IP address of the AP, you must configure all computers on the Refresh button. 3.5.3 Address Reservation When you must manually configure the computer. ¾ Start IP Address - You cannot change any of time a network user will take effect until... that the AP has allocated to show the current attached devices, click on the LAN as "Obtain an IP Address automatically" mode. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide another DNS server if your ISP. This field specifies the first of the time is the default start...
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button to return the previous page. ) Note: The function won't take effect until the AP reboots. 3.6 Wireless Settings You can configure wireless advanced settings on this page. 28 If you wish to delete the entry, make all Reserved IP addresses: Click the Clear All ...finished. Enter the MAC address (The format for address reservation (shown in dotted-decimal notation of the entry fields blank. 2. Click the Save button. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide assigned to reserve IP address. ¾ Reserved IP Address - Select the reserved address entry as you want to ...
button to return the previous page. ) Note: The function won't take effect until the AP reboots. 3.6 Wireless Settings You can configure wireless advanced settings on this page. 28 If you wish to delete the entry, make all Reserved IP addresses: Click the Clear All ...finished. Enter the MAC address (The format for address reservation (shown in dotted-decimal notation of the entry fields blank. 2. Click the Save button. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide assigned to reserve IP address. ¾ Reserved IP Address - Select the reserved address entry as you want to ...
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... more recent firmware version, unless that version has a new feature that you want to configure the corresponding function. Figure 3-22 Firmware Upgrade New firmware versions are posted at www.tp-link.com and can be able to use. ) Note: When you upgrade the AP's firmware...AP's firmware, follow these instructions: 1. Click Browse to download a more recent firmware upgrade file from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com). 2. Click the Upgrade button. ¾ Firmware Version - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: The AP will be downloaded for each submenu are provided ...
... more recent firmware version, unless that version has a new feature that you want to configure the corresponding function. Figure 3-22 Firmware Upgrade New firmware versions are posted at www.tp-link.com and can be able to use. ) Note: When you upgrade the AP's firmware...AP's firmware, follow these instructions: 1. Click Browse to download a more recent firmware upgrade file from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com). 2. Click the Upgrade button. ¾ Firmware Version - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: The AP will be downloaded for each submenu are provided ...