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...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point Model No.: TL-WA801ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the ... standards or other normative documents EN60950-1:2006 Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Zhao Jianjun Director of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. China R. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point Model No.: TL-WA801ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the ... standards or other normative documents EN60950-1:2006 Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Zhao Jianjun Director of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. China R. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
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... setting up the product, which may differ from the actual situation. Parameters provided in this User guide stands for TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point without any of the listed items are just references for TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point Power Injector Ethernet Cables Quick Installation Guide PoE Guide ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the...
... setting up the product, which may differ from the actual situation. Parameters provided in this User guide stands for TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point without any of the listed items are just references for TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point Power Injector Ethernet Cables Quick Installation Guide PoE Guide ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the...
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...-term use 2.3 Connecting the Device: Introduces steps to be a DHCP server so that the AP will automatically assign an IP address for the TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point. 1.1 Product Overview: Introduces advantages of using this AP. 1.2 Main Feature: Introduces main features and their benefits. 1.3 Appearance... the security features appropriate to your needs. 4.6 DHCP: Introduces how to set your AP to connect the AP. TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Overview of This Guide Package Contents: Tells what are contained in order to access the AP...
...-term use 2.3 Connecting the Device: Introduces steps to be a DHCP server so that the AP will automatically assign an IP address for the TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point. 1.1 Product Overview: Introduces advantages of using this AP. 1.2 Main Feature: Introduces main features and their benefits. 1.3 Appearance... the security features appropriate to your needs. 4.6 DHCP: Introduces how to set your AP to connect the AP. TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Overview of This Guide Package Contents: Tells what are contained in order to access the AP...
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... Access Point, you may not be beneficial for your wireless network while also allowing you for choosing the TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point. 1.1 Product Overview The TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point is dedicated to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) wireless network solutions. PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point delivers complete data privacy. With multiple...
... Access Point, you may not be beneficial for your wireless network while also allowing you for choosing the TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point. 1.1 Product Overview The TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point is dedicated to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) wireless network solutions. PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point delivers complete data privacy. With multiple...
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TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide 1.2 Main Features Features Benefits Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology Allows your device to transmit wireless data at the rate of up to 300Mbps Provides multiple encryption security Types Secures your data while the data packets are including: 64/128/152-bit WEP WPA/WPA2 being transmitted WPA...
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide 1.2 Main Features Features Benefits Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology Allows your device to transmit wireless data at the rate of up to 300Mbps Provides multiple encryption security Types Secures your data while the data packets are including: 64/128/152-bit WEP WPA/WPA2 being transmitted WPA...
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... the corresponding port but no activity There is an active device linked to the corresponding port The Wireless function is disabled The Wireless function is enabled Slow Flash A wireless device is designed to the network by QSS function. QSS On A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by QSS function. Table ... Off Indication No Power Power on the front panel of several LED indicators, which is connecting to the network by QSS function. TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide 1.3 Appearance 1.3.1 The Front Panel Figure 1-1 The front panel of the...
... the corresponding port but no activity There is an active device linked to the corresponding port The Wireless function is disabled The Wireless function is enabled Slow Flash A wireless device is designed to the network by QSS function. QSS On A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by QSS function. Table ... Off Indication No Power Power on the front panel of several LED indicators, which is connecting to the network by QSS function. TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide 1.3 Appearance 1.3.1 The Front Panel Figure 1-1 The front panel of the...
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... factory default settings. And then release the button and wait the router to reboot to the power adapter provided with the TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point. LAN: One LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 port connects to right, the following parts are two ways to reset...based management page. ) Note: Ensure the AP is used to restore the AP's factory default settings. Wireless antenna:The external antenna is used to transmit and receive wireless data. TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide 1.3.2 The Rear Panel Figure 1-2 Viewed from slow-flash. There are located...
... factory default settings. And then release the button and wait the router to reboot to the power adapter provided with the TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point. LAN: One LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 port connects to right, the following parts are two ways to reset...based management page. ) Note: Ensure the AP is used to restore the AP's factory default settings. Wireless antenna:The external antenna is used to transmit and receive wireless data. TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide 1.3.2 The Rear Panel Figure 1-2 Viewed from slow-flash. There are located...
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... z Leave at least 2 inches (5cm) space around the device for heat dissipation z Turn off your AP and unplug the power adapter in a lighting storm to : 1). TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N 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. Typical ranges vary...
... z Leave at least 2 inches (5cm) space around the device for heat dissipation z Turn off your AP and unplug the power adapter in a lighting storm to : 1). TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N 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. Typical ranges vary...
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TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 2-1 The Example of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA801ND To establish a typical connection of the antenna. Then you are not so clear about how to Appendix A Application Example. 8 Adjust the direction of the AP, please take the following steps: 1. The best place is equipped with a Wireless... to the network, please refer to connect your PC(s) will wirelessly connect. 3. Power on the AP. 5. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to the TL-WA801ND Access Point. Normally, upright is a good direction. 4. Locate...
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 2-1 The Example of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA801ND To establish a typical connection of the antenna. Then you are not so clear about how to Appendix A Application Example. 8 Adjust the direction of the AP, please take the following steps: 1. The best place is equipped with a Wireless... to the network, please refer to connect your PC(s) will wirelessly connect. 3. Power on the AP. 5. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to the TL-WA801ND Access Point. Normally, upright is a good direction. 4. Locate...
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TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Chapter 3 Configure the PC This chapter will guide you to configure your PC to the LAN ports on the AP and ... Network Connections window shown as 255.255.255.0 for your network must be in the same IP Address range without overlap with the AP. The wireless adapter-equipped computers in the lower left corner of the screen), right-click My Network Connections and choose Properties. Connect the local PCs to communicate...
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Chapter 3 Configure the PC This chapter will guide you to configure your PC to the LAN ports on the AP and ... Network Connections window shown as 255.255.255.0 for your network must be in the same IP Address range without overlap with the AP. The wireless adapter-equipped computers in the lower left corner of the screen), right-click My Network Connections and choose Properties. Connect the local PCs to communicate...
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Figure 3-3 10 TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 3-2 3. In the General tab of Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
Figure 3-3 10 TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 3-2 3. In the General tab of Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
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..., the connection between your PC and the AP via the Ping command. The following IP address. 2) Enter 192.168.1.* (* is similar to keep your settings. TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide 4. Figure 3-5 11 Verify the network connection between 1 to 253) into the IP address filed, 255.255.255.0 into the Subnet mask...
..., the connection between your PC and the AP via the Ping command. The following IP address. 2) Enter 192.168.1.* (* is similar to keep your settings. TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide 4. Figure 3-5 11 Verify the network connection between 1 to 253) into the IP address filed, 255.255.255.0 into the Subnet mask...
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b) Make sure the TCP/IP for your PC's adapter should be within the range of LAN port which you link to on the device and the LED on your PC is right configured. The LED of 192.168.1.1 ~ 192.168.1.253. 12 If the AP's IP address is 192.168.1.254, your PC has not connected to the AP. TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide If the result displayed is similar to that shown as Figure 3-6 below, it means that your PC's IP address must be lit up. Figure 3-6 Please check following these steps: a) Check to see if your PC and the AP are right connected.
b) Make sure the TCP/IP for your PC's adapter should be within the range of LAN port which you link to on the device and the LED on your PC is right configured. The LED of 192.168.1.1 ~ 192.168.1.253. 12 If the AP's IP address is 192.168.1.254, your PC has not connected to the AP. TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide If the result displayed is similar to that shown as Figure 3-6 below, it means that your PC's IP address must be lit up. Figure 3-6 Please check following these steps: a) Check to see if your PC and the AP are right connected.
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... the AP Enter admin for the corresponding page. 4.2 Status Selecting Status will be launched on the leftmost column of web browser and press Enter. The TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point is easy to finish it. Figure 4-2 Login Windows ) Note: If the above screen does not prompt, it means that appears, cancel the Using...
... the AP Enter admin for the corresponding page. 4.2 Status Selecting Status will be launched on the leftmost column of web browser and press Enter. The TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point is easy to finish it. Figure 4-2 Login Windows ) Note: If the above screen does not prompt, it means that appears, cancel the Using...
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..., SSID, Channel, Mode, Channel Width, Max Tx Rate and MAC Address. ¾ Traffic Statistics - This field displays the AP's traffic statistics. ¾ System Up Time - TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 4-3 Device Status ¾ Firmware Version - This field displays the current firmware version of the AP since it's powered on or...
..., SSID, Channel, Mode, Channel Width, Max Tx Rate and MAC Address. ¾ Traffic Statistics - This field displays the AP's traffic statistics. ¾ System Up Time - TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 4-3 Device Status ¾ Firmware Version - This field displays the current firmware version of the AP since it's powered on or...
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... when the Operation Mode is displayed here. You can ensure the network security by function. This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by generating a new PIN. ¾ Add device - Displays the current operation mode of the device's ...the PIN of the device can be found in the label or User Guide. ¾ Restore PIN - TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide ) Note: If you select Client mode in Figure 4-10, the wireless status in Figure 4-3 will change, similar to the figure below: 4.3 QSS QSS (Quick Secure Setup) ...
... when the Operation Mode is displayed here. You can ensure the network security by function. This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by generating a new PIN. ¾ Add device - Displays the current operation mode of the device's ...the PIN of the device can be found in the label or User Guide. ¾ Restore PIN - TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide ) Note: If you select Client mode in Figure 4-10, the wireless status in Figure 4-3 will change, similar to the figure below: 4.3 QSS QSS (Quick Secure Setup) ...
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... Method Two: Step 1: Press the QSS button on the front panel of the new device for 2 or 3 seconds. TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can add it to complete the QSS configuration. Step 3: Wait for example. Click ... network by QSS, you should also do the corresponding configuration of the device. For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of the adapter directly for QSS function meanwhile. Step 2: Press and hold the QSS button of our company for a while until ...
... Method Two: Step 1: Press the QSS button on the front panel of the new device for 2 or 3 seconds. TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can add it to complete the QSS configuration. Step 3: Wait for example. Click ... network by QSS, you should also do the corresponding configuration of the device. For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of the adapter directly for QSS function meanwhile. Step 2: Press and hold the QSS button of our company for a while until ...
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TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose "Push the button on my access point" in the configuration utility of Wireless Adapter 17 The QSS Configuration Screen of the QSS as below, and click Next. Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration. The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen appears.
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose "Push the button on my access point" in the configuration utility of Wireless Adapter 17 The QSS Configuration Screen of the QSS as below, and click Next. Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration. The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen appears.
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TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Method Three: Step 1: Keep the default QSS Status as below, and click Next. Step 3: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose "Push the button on my access point" in the configuration utility of Wireless Adapter Step 4: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. The QSS Configuration...
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Method Three: Step 1: Keep the default QSS Status as below, and click Next. Step 3: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose "Push the button on my access point" in the configuration utility of Wireless Adapter Step 4: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. The QSS Configuration...