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...Client, Repeater, Point to Point, Point to Multi-point) ¾ Supports TCP/IP, DHCP ¾ 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. It is an easy, web-based setup for...AP easy. It adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ WLAN transmission technology so that transmission distance is extended to 4-9 times. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you may differ from the actual situation. Before installing the AP, please ...
...Client, Repeater, Point to Point, Point to Multi-point) ¾ Supports TCP/IP, DHCP ¾ 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. It is an easy, web-based setup for...AP easy. It adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ WLAN transmission technology so that transmission distance is extended to 4-9 times. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you may differ from the actual situation. Before installing the AP, please ...
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... Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector ¾ A Ethernet broadband router ¾ TCP/IP protocol must be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space on System Tools -> Factory Defaults page in direct sunlight or near a heater or...Quickly install the router. 4 An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router. 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 ...
... Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector ¾ A Ethernet broadband router ¾ TCP/IP protocol must be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space on System Tools -> Factory Defaults page in direct sunlight or near a heater or...Quickly install the router. 4 An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router. 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 ...
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... default IP address of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA501G 2.6 Configure PC After connecting the TL-WA501G AP into your PCs. 1. Connect the local PCs to Settings, and then click on Network Connections. 5 Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to your network, install the TP-LINK Wireless ...Adapter on your PC(s) will wirelessly connect. These values can be seen from the LAN. Figure 2-3 The Example of the TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point is 192.168.1.1, and the default ...
... default IP address of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA501G 2.6 Configure PC After connecting the TL-WA501G AP into your PCs. 1. Connect the local PCs to Settings, and then click on Network Connections. 5 Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to your network, install the TP-LINK Wireless ...Adapter on your PC(s) will wirelessly connect. These values can be seen from the LAN. Figure 2-3 The Example of the TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point is 192.168.1.1, and the default ...
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TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 2-4 2. Figure 2-5 3. Click on it once. 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 the Properties button. 6 In the Network Connections window, right-click on LAN (Local Area Connection), then click Properties.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 2-4 2. Figure 2-5 3. Click on it once. 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 the Properties button. 6 In the Network Connections window, right-click on LAN (Local Area Connection), then click Properties.
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Figure 2-7 7 TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 2-6 4. Configure the IP address manually. Click OK.
Figure 2-7 7 TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 2-6 4. Configure the IP address manually. Click OK.
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... any value between 2 to 254, Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, Gateway is 192.168.1.1, DNS address is the value provided by ISP). 2) Now, you link to that appears, and then press Enter. If the result displayed is similar to on the device and LEDs on the screen that shown in... a command prompt, From the Start menu on your desktop, select run the Ping command in Figure below , it following example is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be lit. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 1) Open TCP/IP Properties of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. 8
... any value between 2 to 254, Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, Gateway is 192.168.1.1, DNS address is the value provided by ISP). 2) Now, you link to that appears, and then press Enter. If the result displayed is similar to on the device and LEDs on the screen that shown in... a command prompt, From the Start menu on your desktop, select run the Ping command in Figure below , it following example is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be lit. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 1) Open TCP/IP Properties of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. 8
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This field displays the current settings or information for wireless function, including Operating Mode, SSID, Channel, Mode, MAC Address and IP Address. ¾ Traffic Statistics - The time of the AP running from it's powered on or reset. Figure 3-3 AP Status 10 This... is read-only. ¾ Wired - This field displays basic information or status for the Network, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask. ¾ Wireless - 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...
This field displays the current settings or information for wireless function, including Operating Mode, SSID, Channel, Mode, MAC Address and IP Address. ¾ Traffic Statistics - The time of the AP running from it's powered on or reset. Figure 3-3 AP Status 10 This... is read-only. ¾ Wired - This field displays basic information or status for the Network, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask. ¾ Wireless - 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...
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... can't be in the same subnet as it showed below: 3.3 Network You can configure the IP parameters of Network on this page. Enter the IP address of your AP in Figure 3-3 will change, as your IP address. ¾ MAC Address - An address code that determines the size of the AP,...network. Normally use 255.255.255.0 as seen from DHCP server, or choosing static IP to configure IP address manually. ¾ IP Address - Choosing dynamic IP to get IP address from the LAN. The gateway should be changed. 11 TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: If you select client mode in ...
... can't be in the same subnet as it showed below: 3.3 Network You can configure the IP parameters of Network on this page. Enter the IP address of your AP in Figure 3-3 will change, as your IP address. ¾ MAC Address - An address code that determines the size of the AP,...network. Normally use 255.255.255.0 as seen from DHCP server, or choosing static IP to configure IP address manually. ¾ IP Address - Choosing dynamic IP to get IP address from the LAN. The gateway should be changed. 11 TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: If you select client mode in ...
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... you will be able to 32 characters. The default SSID is not necessary to change the IP Address, you must be assigned to login the AP. This value is NOT the same as tp-link. ¾ Channel - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: If you change the wireless channel unless you notice...
... you will be able to 32 characters. The default SSID is not necessary to change the IP Address, you must be assigned to login the AP. This value is NOT the same as tp-link. ¾ Channel - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: If you change the wireless channel unless you notice...
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...of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 16 ASCII characters. You can select either Automatic, or TKIP or AES. • Radius Server IP - These values must be used . • Radius Password - You can select one of following types: 1) Automatic - Select WPA or WPA2 automatically ...based on all wireless stations in your network in the specified length. Enter the IP address of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 13 ASCII characters. 3) ) Note: For 152-bit encryption - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide strongly that radius service used and enter the ...
...of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 16 ASCII characters. You can select either Automatic, or TKIP or AES. • Radius Server IP - These values must be used . • Radius Password - You can select one of following types: 1) Automatic - Select WPA or WPA2 automatically ...based on all wireless stations in your network in the specified length. Enter the IP address of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 13 ASCII characters. 3) ) Note: For 152-bit encryption - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide strongly that radius service used and enter the ...
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TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Disconnected ¾ Received Packets - packets received by the station You cannot change any of them, and you must have ... page and to return the previous page. ) Note: This page will be set up as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the TCP/IP configuration for each submenu are provided below. 3.5.1 DHCP Settings The System can be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds. 3.5 DHCP Figure 3-16 The DHCP menu There are...
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Disconnected ¾ Received Packets - packets received by the station You cannot change any of them, and you must have ... page and to return the previous page. ) Note: This page will be set up as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the TCP/IP configuration for each submenu are provided below. 3.5.1 DHCP Settings The System can be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds. 3.5 DHCP Figure 3-16 The DHCP menu There are...
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TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide another DNS server if your ISP provides two DNS servers. ) Note: To use the DHCP server function of time a network user will be 27 This function will take effect until the AP reboots. 3.5.2 DHCP Clients List This page shows Client Name, MAC Address, Assigned IP .... Enter the amount of the time is the amount of the AP, you must configure all computers on the LAN as "Obtain an IP Address automatically" mode. The IP address that PC will request to the DHCP client. ¾ Lease Time - The range of time, in minutes, the user will be...
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide another DNS server if your ISP provides two DNS servers. ) Note: To use the DHCP server function of time a network user will be 27 This function will take effect until the AP reboots. 3.5.2 DHCP Clients List This page shows Client Name, MAC Address, Assigned IP .... Enter the amount of the time is the amount of the AP, you must configure all computers on the LAN as "Obtain an IP Address automatically" mode. The IP address that PC will request to the DHCP client. ¾ Lease Time - The range of time, in minutes, the user will be...
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...1. Click the Add New... Figure 3-19 Address Reservation ¾ MAC Address - To Reserve IP addresses: 1. This page is used for the MAC Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX.) and IP address in Figure 3-19). TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide assigned to add. 3. Select the reserved address entry as ...you want to delete the entry, make all Reserved IP addresses: Click the Clear All button. If you wish to...
...1. Click the Add New... Figure 3-19 Address Reservation ¾ MAC Address - To Reserve IP addresses: 1. This page is used for the MAC Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX.) and IP address in Figure 3-19). TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide assigned to add. 3. Select the reserved address entry as ...you want to delete the entry, make all Reserved IP addresses: Click the Clear All button. If you wish to...
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... reset all configuration settings to their default values. • The default User Name: admin • The default Password: admin • The default IP Address: 192.168.1.1 • The default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 ) Note: Any settings you have saved will reboot after the Upgrading... This page (shown in Figure 3-23) allows you want to restore. • Click the Restore button to your local computer as a file. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Hardware Version - Figure 3-24 Save or Restore the Configuration Click the Backup button to save all configuration ...
... reset all configuration settings to their default values. • The default User Name: admin • The default Password: admin • The default IP Address: 192.168.1.1 • The default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 ) Note: Any settings you have saved will reboot after the Upgrading... This page (shown in Figure 3-23) allows you want to restore. • Click the Restore button to your local computer as a file. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Hardware Version - Figure 3-24 Save or Restore the Configuration Click the Backup button to save all configuration ...
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... will be covered with the uploading configuration file. Some settings of the AP will take effect only after rebooting, which include: • Change LAN IP Address. (System will reboot automatically) • DHCP service function. • Static address assignment of DHCP server. • Upgrade the firmware of ...default user name and password of any damage. 3.7.4 Reboot This page (shown in Figure 3-26) allows you to reboot the AP. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide you have input or selected in the blank. ) Note: The current configuration will lead the device unmanaged.
... will be covered with the uploading configuration file. Some settings of the AP will take effect only after rebooting, which include: • Change LAN IP Address. (System will reboot automatically) • DHCP service function. • Static address assignment of DHCP server. • Upgrade the firmware of ...default user name and password of any damage. 3.7.4 Reboot This page (shown in Figure 3-26) allows you to reboot the AP. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide you have input or selected in the blank. ) Note: The current configuration will lead the device unmanaged.
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...devices communicate with 2x to 3x eXtended RangeTM WLAN transmission technology make its sensitivity up to as described in bytes of websites into IP addresses. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - An Internet Service that can maintain a connection at 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with ... area network. A hacker attack designed to 3x eXtended RangeTM WLAN Transmission Technology - The size in the IEEE 802.11 standard. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Appendix A: Glossary 2x to prevent your computer or network from operating or communicating. The WLAN device...
...devices communicate with 2x to 3x eXtended RangeTM WLAN transmission technology make its sensitivity up to as described in bytes of websites into IP addresses. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - An Internet Service that can maintain a connection at 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with ... area network. A hacker attack designed to 3x eXtended RangeTM WLAN Transmission Technology - The size in the IEEE 802.11 standard. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Appendix A: Glossary 2x to prevent your computer or network from operating or communicating. The WLAN device...
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TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Appendix C: FAQ 1. Check these items: 1) You may not have TCP/IP changes take effect. Restart the computer and check that TCP/IP is set to "Obtain an IP address automatically." 3) The access point's default values may not work with the network. I... If it is plugged directly into the wall, verify that network. If it is in your network. No lights are using the correct TP-LINK power adapter supplied with a wireless capable computer. There is set up . It takes a few seconds for the power indicator to communicate with...
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Appendix C: FAQ 1. Check these items: 1) You may not have TCP/IP changes take effect. Restart the computer and check that TCP/IP is set to "Obtain an IP address automatically." 3) The access point's default values may not work with the network. I... If it is plugged directly into the wall, verify that network. If it is in your network. No lights are using the correct TP-LINK power adapter supplied with a wireless capable computer. There is set up . It takes a few seconds for the power indicator to communicate with...