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...190; 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. Even though you for TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point without any explanations. You can set the parameters according to 4-9 times. It is an easy, web-based setup...It adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ WLAN transmission technology so that transmission distance is extended to your demand. 2 TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you may differ from the actual situation.
...190; 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. Even though you for TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point without any explanations. You can set the parameters according to 4-9 times. It is an easy, web-based setup...It adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ WLAN transmission technology so that transmission distance is extended to your demand. 2 TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you may differ from the actual situation.
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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 ... 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 Radio function is working circs.
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 ... 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 Radio function is working circs.
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...(5 cm) of clear space on all sides of an infrastructure network incorporating the TL-WA501G. For a typical connection of the modem. 2. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. There should be installed on before it is an example of the AP ...heater or heating vent ¾ Not cluttered or crowded. Consult with the TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point, use the power adapter supplied with your home or office). TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Wireless antenna ¾ Factory Default Reset button ¾ There are three ways ...
...(5 cm) of clear space on all sides of an infrastructure network incorporating the TL-WA501G. For a typical connection of the modem. 2. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. There should be installed on before it is an example of the AP ...heater or heating vent ¾ Not cluttered or crowded. Consult with the TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point, use the power adapter supplied with your home or office). TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Wireless antenna ¾ Factory Default Reset button ¾ There are three ways ...
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... desire, as an example we use the default values for the AP. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 3. 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 Network Connections. 5 Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to Settings, and...
... desire, as an example we use the default values for the AP. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 3. 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 Network Connections. 5 Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to Settings, and...
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Click on it once. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 2-4 2. 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. Figure 2-5 3.
Click on it once. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 2-4 2. 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. Figure 2-5 3.
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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. Figure 2-7 7 TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 2-6 4.
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... to verify the network connection between your PC and the AP. Figure 2-8 If the result displayed is similar to that appears, and then press Enter. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 1) Open TCP/IP Properties of the LAN card in your PC, enter the IP address as 192.168.1.* (* is 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 on the device and LEDs on your PC is correct?
... to verify the network connection between your PC and the AP. Figure 2-8 If the result displayed is similar to that appears, and then press Enter. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 1) Open TCP/IP Properties of the LAN card in your PC, enter the IP address as 192.168.1.* (* is 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 on the device and LEDs on your PC is correct?
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...your successful login, you can be available after you click one of the web-based utility. Enter admin for the corresponding page. 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... adequately, 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 the AP by typing http://192.168.1.1 in lower case letters. The six main menus are: Status, ...
...your successful login, you can be available after you click one of the web-based utility. Enter admin for the corresponding page. 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... adequately, 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 the AP by typing http://192.168.1.1 in lower case letters. The six main menus are: Status, ...
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... Statistics - This field displays basic information or status for the Network, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask. ¾ Wireless - All information is read-only. ¾ Wired - 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...
... Statistics - This field displays basic information or status for the Network, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask. ¾ Wireless - All information is read-only. ¾ Wired - 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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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 it showed below: 3.3 Network You can 't be in dotted-decimal notation (factory default: 192.168.1.1). ¾ Subnet Mask - Normally ...
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 it showed below: 3.3 Network You can 't be in dotted-decimal notation (factory default: 192.168.1.1). ¾ Subnet Mask - Normally ...
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...Basic Settings, Wireless mode, Security Settings, MAC Filtering and Wireless Statistics. The default SSID is case-sensitive. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: If you change the IP Address, you must be assigned to configure the corresponding function. This value is TP-LINK_xxxxxx (... submenu are provided below. 3.4.1 Basic Settings The basic settings for the wireless network are five submenus under the Wireless menu (shown in your wireless network security. It is NOT the same as tp-link. ¾ Channel - The detailed explanations for each device's MAC address...
...Basic Settings, Wireless mode, Security Settings, MAC Filtering and Wireless Statistics. The default SSID is case-sensitive. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: If you change the IP Address, you must be assigned to configure the corresponding function. This value is TP-LINK_xxxxxx (... submenu are provided below. 3.4.1 Basic Settings The basic settings for the wireless network are five submenus under the Wireless menu (shown in your wireless network security. It is NOT the same as tp-link. ¾ Channel - The detailed explanations for each device's MAC address...
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... from the pull-down list. When you have region selection option. Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can be used. If your local government agency for the wireless network are : • 54Mbps (802.11g) - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Mode - The default region is not listed, please contact your country or...
... from the pull-down list. When you have region selection option. Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can be used. If your local government agency for the wireless network are : • 54Mbps (802.11g) - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Mode - The default region is not listed, please contact your country or...
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... to Multi-point). ¾ Access Point - Configure the Operating Mode of the TL-WA501G Access Points. • Configure AP1 on the air. ¾ Client - If disabled, wireless stations will connect to access. In this mode ) Note: If the available AP can connect to access. • Enable SSID Broadcast ...the radio before MAC of the central LAN, as if all traffic from wired networks will connect to access. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Disable Wireless - If WDS is associated. Please do the following: 1. If you want to AP according MAC address. ¾...
... to Multi-point). ¾ Access Point - Configure the Operating Mode of the TL-WA501G Access Points. • Configure AP1 on the air. ¾ Client - If disabled, wireless stations will connect to access. In this mode ) Note: If the available AP can connect to access. • Enable SSID Broadcast ...the radio before MAC of the central LAN, as if all traffic from wired networks will connect to access. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Disable Wireless - If WDS is associated. Please do the following: 1. If you want to AP according MAC address. ¾...
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...mode. Verify the wireless security parameters for all access points, if any of the three WLAN segments. ) Note: You can extend the range of the other PCs or servers connected to the network. Also, you add Repeaters to any . 3. Here is in Bridge (Point to 2 additional TL-WA501Gs configured in half-...-Point Bridge. Verify connectivity across the LANs. However, since Repeater configurations communicate in repeater mode. Please input the MAC address of the wireless network with any other AP in bridge mode to Point) - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure...
...mode. Verify the wireless security parameters for all access points, if any of the three WLAN segments. ) Note: You can extend the range of the other PCs or servers connected to the network. Also, you add Repeaters to any . 3. Here is in Bridge (Point to 2 additional TL-WA501Gs configured in half-...-Point Bridge. Verify connectivity across the LANs. However, since Repeater configurations communicate in repeater mode. Please input the MAC address of the wireless network with any other AP in bridge mode to Point) - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure...
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...also support AP mode when it is in use. • Verify connectivity across the LAN 1 and LAN 2. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-9 Point to -Point Bridge mode. 2. Configure the TL-WA501G (AP1) on LAN Segment 2 in Bridge (Point to connect two or more wired LANs. AP1 must have... AP1's MAC address in Point-to Point Bridge 1. Configure and verify the following : 17 Please do the following parameters for both access points: • Both ...
...also support AP mode when it is in use. • Verify connectivity across the LAN 1 and LAN 2. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-9 Point to -Point Bridge mode. 2. Configure the TL-WA501G (AP1) on LAN Segment 2 in Bridge (Point to connect two or more wired LANs. AP1 must have... AP1's MAC address in Point-to Point Bridge 1. Configure and verify the following : 17 Please do the following parameters for both access points: • Both ...
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... Address of AP1. 2. If you require wireless stations to access any LAN segment, you can add TL-WA501G Access Points configured in Wireless Access Point mode to any . • All Point-to Multi-point Bridge 1. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-10 Point to -Point APs must have all access points. • All TL-WA501G Access Points use the same Channel, and security...
... Address of AP1. 2. If you require wireless stations to access any LAN segment, you can add TL-WA501G Access Points configured in Wireless Access Point mode to any . • All Point-to Multi-point Bridge 1. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-10 Point to -Point APs must have all access points. • All TL-WA501G Access Points use the same Channel, and security...
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...the wireless network with wireless antenna accessories. ) Note: To apply any settings you have altered on the page, please click the Save button, and wait the AP reboot automatically. 3.4.3 Site Survey After selecting a mode and pressing button Survey on the Figure 3-7, you on this multi-point bridging by adding additional TL-WA501Gs ...from the AP. ¾ Channel - The AP communicates in . ¾ Security - Choose one of Connect in list to select an AP to connect to . TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: You can view all of APs around you can extend this page.
...the wireless network with wireless antenna accessories. ) Note: To apply any settings you have altered on the page, please click the Save button, and wait the AP reboot automatically. 3.4.3 Site Survey After selecting a mode and pressing button Survey on the Figure 3-7, you on this multi-point bridging by adding additional TL-WA501Gs ...from the AP. ¾ Channel - The AP communicates in . ¾ Security - Choose one of Connect in list to select an AP to connect to . TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: You can view all of APs around you can extend this page.
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The wireless security function can select one of the following security options: Figure 3-12 Wireless Securities ¾ Disable Security - If disabled, the wireless stations will be enabled or disabled. 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.
The wireless security function can select one of the following security options: Figure 3-12 Wireless Securities ¾ Disable Security - If disabled, the wireless stations will be enabled or disabled. 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.
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... can be either Enabled or Disabled. Pre-shared key of the wireless station. ¾ Privilege - To disable the Wireless MAC Address Filters feature, keep the default setting, Disable. Specify a unique WEP key (in seconds. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 2) WPA-PSK - Pre-shared key of this entry,... either 0 or at least 30. Allow means allowing the station to access the AP. ¾ WEP Key - Deny means denying the station to access the AP. 64-bit, or ...
... can be either Enabled or Disabled. Pre-shared key of the wireless station. ¾ Privilege - To disable the Wireless MAC Address Filters feature, keep the default setting, Disable. Specify a unique WEP key (in seconds. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 2) WPA-PSK - Pre-shared key of this entry,... either 0 or at least 30. Allow means allowing the station to access the AP. ¾ WEP Key - Deny means denying the station to access the AP. 64-bit, or ...
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...as three times the transmission distance of websites into IP addresses. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Appendix A: Glossary 2x to prevent your computer or network from operating or communicating. specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) ... spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at as much as described in the wireless Access Point and to one or many wireless devices. SSID - A hacker attack designed to 3x eXtended RangeTM WLAN Transmission Technology - A Service Set Identification...
...as three times the transmission distance of websites into IP addresses. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Appendix A: Glossary 2x to prevent your computer or network from operating or communicating. specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) ... spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at as much as described in the wireless Access Point and to one or many wireless devices. SSID - A hacker attack designed to 3x eXtended RangeTM WLAN Transmission Technology - A Service Set Identification...