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... Begin 7 2.2 Basic Requirements 7 2.3 Connecting the Device 7 Chapter 3 Configure the PC 9 Chapter 4 Configure the Device 13 4.1 Login ...13 4.2 Status...13 4.3 QSS ...15 4.4 Network...21 4.5 Wireless ...22 4.5.1 Wireless Settings 22 4.5.2 Wireless Security 32 4.5.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 44 4.5.4 Wireless Advanced 46 4.5.5 Throughput Monitor 48 4.5.6 Wireless Statistics 48 4.6 DHCP...49 4.6.1 DHCP Settings 50 4.6.2 DHCP Clients List 51 4.6.3 Address Reservation 51 4.7 System Tools 52 4.7.1 SNMP ...53 4.7.2 Diagnostic ...54 4.7.3 Firmware Upgrade 56 4.7.4 Factory Defaults 57
... Begin 7 2.2 Basic Requirements 7 2.3 Connecting the Device 7 Chapter 3 Configure the PC 9 Chapter 4 Configure the Device 13 4.1 Login ...13 4.2 Status...13 4.3 QSS ...15 4.4 Network...21 4.5 Wireless ...22 4.5.1 Wireless Settings 22 4.5.2 Wireless Security 32 4.5.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 44 4.5.4 Wireless Advanced 46 4.5.5 Throughput Monitor 48 4.5.6 Wireless Statistics 48 4.6 DHCP...49 4.6.1 DHCP Settings 50 4.6.2 DHCP Clients List 51 4.6.3 Address Reservation 51 4.7 System Tools 52 4.7.1 SNMP ...53 4.7.2 Diagnostic ...54 4.7.3 Firmware Upgrade 56 4.7.4 Factory Defaults 57
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... IP address of LEDs, ports and buttons on to the web-based management page. 4.2 Status: Gives information about the AP's current configuration. 4.3 QSS Guides how to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. 4.4 Network: Tells how to configure the IP parameters of This Guide Package Contents: Tells what are contained in the box. Chapter 1 Introduction: Gives an introduction for the TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point. 1.1 Product Overview: Introduces advantages of using...
... IP address of LEDs, ports and buttons on to the web-based management page. 4.2 Status: Gives information about the AP's current configuration. 4.3 QSS Guides how to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. 4.4 Network: Tells how to configure the IP parameters of This Guide Package Contents: Tells what are contained in the box. Chapter 1 Introduction: Gives an introduction for the TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point. 1.1 Product Overview: Introduces advantages of using...
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...) wireless network solutions. With using IEEE 802.11n wireless technology, your network. It supports an easy, web-based setup for your device can easily configure it with the help of this Guide to get the full information of up to 300Mbps. Before installing the AP, please look through this Guide. TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you to connect the wireless devices to a wired environment. PSK), as well as advanced Firewall...
...) wireless network solutions. With using IEEE 802.11n wireless technology, your network. It supports an easy, web-based setup for your device can easily configure it with the help of this Guide to get the full information of up to 300Mbps. Before installing the AP, please look through this Guide. TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you to connect the wireless devices to a wired environment. PSK), as well as advanced Firewall...
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...Supports Built-in DHCP server Supports dynamic IP address distributing Supports MAC address filtering Allows you to control the access rights of the wireless stations, depending on the stations' MAC addresses Supports multiple operating modes including: z Access Point Makes the AP an ideal solution for your wireless local area network You can create a wireless local area network z Multi-SSID z Client Allows the wireless adapter to access to different LANs appropriate to your needs by connecting to different SSID Wirelessly connects Ethernet devices z Repeater(Universal Repeater...
...Supports Built-in DHCP server Supports dynamic IP address distributing Supports MAC address filtering Allows you to control the access rights of the wireless stations, depending on the stations' MAC addresses Supports multiple operating modes including: z Access Point Makes the AP an ideal solution for your wireless local area network You can create a wireless local area network z Multi-SSID z Client Allows the wireless adapter to access to different LANs appropriate to your needs by connecting to different SSID Wirelessly connects Ethernet devices z Repeater(Universal Repeater...
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... corresponding port There is a device linked to 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 right, Table 1-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of several LED indicators, which is connecting to the network by QSS function. Table 1-1 5 1.3 Appearance 1.3.1 The Front Panel TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure...
... corresponding port There is a device linked to 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 right, Table 1-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of several LED indicators, which is connecting to the network by QSS function. Table 1-1 5 1.3 Appearance 1.3.1 The Front Panel TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure...
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... a switch or a router. Wireless antenna:The external antenna is used to transmit and receive wireless data. There are located on the rear panel of the Modem's Web-based management page. ) Note: Ensure the AP is powered on , use a pin to press and hold the Reset button (about 5 seconds) until the System LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. z Method two: Restore the default settings from "System Tools > Factory Defaults" of TL-WA901ND. 1.3.2 The Rear Panel TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure...
... a switch or a router. Wireless antenna:The external antenna is used to transmit and receive wireless data. There are located on the rear panel of the Modem's Web-based management page. ) Note: Ensure the AP is powered on , use a pin to press and hold the Reset button (about 5 seconds) until the System LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. z Method two: Restore the default settings from "System Tools > Factory Defaults" of TL-WA901ND. 1.3.2 The Rear Panel TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure...
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... background RF (radio frequency) noise in your AP and unplug the power adapter in a lighting storm to : 1). TL-WA901ND 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. For best performance of TL-WA901ND in which your computers operates. 2.2 Basic Requirements z Use only the power adapter provided with a strong electric field or magnetic field, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or...
... background RF (radio frequency) noise in your AP and unplug the power adapter in a lighting storm to : 1). TL-WA901ND 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. For best performance of TL-WA901ND in which your computers operates. 2.2 Basic Requirements z Use only the power adapter provided with a strong electric field or magnetic field, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or...
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... and instructions for the User Name and Password (both in lower case letters) in Figure 4-2 below. The TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point is easy to configure and manage with a web browser. 4.1 Login Open your Access Point via the web-based management page. After a successful login, you to view the AP's current status and configuration, all of which can configure and manage the device. TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Chapter 4 Configure the Device This Chapter describes how to configure your web browser...
... and instructions for the User Name and Password (both in lower case letters) in Figure 4-2 below. The TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point is easy to configure and manage with a web browser. 4.1 Login Open your Access Point via the web-based management page. After a successful login, you to view the AP's current status and configuration, all of which can configure and manage the device. TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Chapter 4 Configure the Device This Chapter describes how to configure your web browser...
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... the current hardware version of the AP. ¾ Hardware Version - This field displays the current settings or information for wireless function, including Operating Mode, SSID, Channel, Mode, Channel Width, Max Tx Rate and MAC Address. ¾ Traffic Statistics - This field displays basic information or status for the Network, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask. ¾ Wireless - This filed displays the run time of the AP since it's powered on or reset. 14
... the current hardware version of the AP. ¾ Hardware Version - This field displays the current settings or information for wireless function, including Operating Mode, SSID, Channel, Mode, Channel Width, Max Tx Rate and MAC Address. ¾ Traffic Statistics - This field displays basic information or status for the Network, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask. ¾ Wireless - This filed displays the run time of the AP since it's powered on or reset. 14
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... New PIN - You can help you to quickly and securely connect to a network. Here we take the Access Point mode for the device's PIN. Figure 4-4 QSS ¾ Operation Mode - This section will change, similar to the figure below: 4.3 QSS QSS (Quick Secure Setup) can ensure the network security by function. TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide ) Note: If you select Client mode in Figure 4-10, the wireless status in Figure 4-3 will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by generating a new PIN. ¾ Add device...
... New PIN - You can help you to quickly and securely connect to a network. Here we take the Access Point mode for the device's PIN. Figure 4-4 QSS ¾ Operation Mode - This section will change, similar to the figure below: 4.3 QSS QSS (Quick Secure Setup) can ensure the network security by function. TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide ) Note: If you select Client mode in Figure 4-10, the wireless status in Figure 4-3 will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by generating a new PIN. ¾ Add device...
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... local network manually by changing the default settings of the AP. The QSS function cannot be found in dotted-decimal notation (factory default setting is disabled. An address code that determines the size of Network on the AP will see the following screen when the new device has successfully connected to customize your AP in its label or the QSS configuration screen as Figure 4-4. TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide ) Note: The default PIN code...
... local network manually by changing the default settings of the AP. The QSS function cannot be found in dotted-decimal notation (factory default setting is disabled. An address code that determines the size of Network on the AP will see the following screen when the new device has successfully connected to customize your AP in its label or the QSS configuration screen as Figure 4-4. TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide ) Note: The default PIN code...
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TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide 255.255.255.0 as your IP address. ¾ MAC Address - MAC filtering allows you to the AP. Wireless Advanced allows you to control the access of wireless stations to configure some basic parameters of some advanced parameters for your device. The available setting options for your wireless network. The value can create a wireless local area network just through a few settings. Figure 4-7 Wireless menu 4.5.1 Wireless Settings Selecting Wireless > Wireless Settings will enable you to log in the AP. 2 If the...
TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide 255.255.255.0 as your IP address. ¾ MAC Address - MAC filtering allows you to the AP. Wireless Advanced allows you to control the access of wireless stations to configure some basic parameters of some advanced parameters for your device. The available setting options for your wireless network. The value can create a wireless local area network just through a few settings. Figure 4-7 Wireless menu 4.5.1 Wireless Settings Selecting Wireless > Wireless Settings will enable you to log in the AP. 2 If the...
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.... ¾ Channel Width - When you want to change the default value unless required. ¾ Max Tx Rate - TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 4-12 Wireless Settings in this field. ¾ Enable Wireless Radio - Specifies the maximum transmit rate of which you select your country or region is unnecessary to expand wireless range. ¾ Region - If your local region from the pull-down list, click the Save button, then the...
.... ¾ Channel Width - When you want to change the default value unless required. ¾ Max Tx Rate - TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 4-12 Wireless Settings in this field. ¾ Enable Wireless Radio - Specifies the maximum transmit rate of which you select your country or region is unnecessary to expand wireless range. ¾ Region - If your local region from the pull-down list, click the Save button, then the...
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... Wireless Security Selecting Wireless > Wireless Security will detect the SSID broadcast by local law regulations, version for wireless networks to the device. • 11bgn mixed - Wireless security can connect to associate with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode - It is unnecessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with , they will enable you to be set on . • 11b only - Enter the MAC address of other AP(s). Select or deselect this field. ¾ Enable Wireless Radio - TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide...
... Wireless Security Selecting Wireless > Wireless Security will detect the SSID broadcast by local law regulations, version for wireless networks to the device. • 11bgn mixed - Wireless security can connect to associate with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode - It is unnecessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with , they will enable you to be set on . • 11b only - Enter the MAC address of other AP(s). Select or deselect this field. ¾ Enable Wireless Radio - TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide...
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... Refresh button. Figure 4-25 The DHCP menu 49 TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 4-24 Statistics of the values on the network. Shows the current operation mode. If Multi-SSID is selected, all connected wireless stations will automatically assign dynamic IP addresses to manually assign new IP addresses. The DHCP Server will be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds. 4.6 DHCP DHCP stands for each submenu are three submenus under the DHCP menu (shown as Figure 4-25): DHCP Settings, DHCP Clients List and Address Reservation...
... Refresh button. Figure 4-25 The DHCP menu 49 TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 4-24 Statistics of the values on the network. Shows the current operation mode. If Multi-SSID is selected, all connected wireless stations will automatically assign dynamic IP addresses to manually assign new IP addresses. The DHCP Server will be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds. 4.6 DHCP DHCP stands for each submenu are three submenus under the DHCP menu (shown as Figure 4-25): DHCP Settings, DHCP Clients List and Address Reservation...
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... configured on the page (shown as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the TCP/IP configuration for the PC to connect to the AP with its current assigned dynamic IP address. TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide 4.6.1 DHCP Settings Selecting DHCP > DHCP Settings will enable you to set up , the PC will disable/enable the DHCP server on the LAN. The DHCP Server can leave the field blank. ¾ Primary DNS (optional) - The time is 120 minutes. ¾ Default Gateway (optional) - The factory default setting...
... configured on the page (shown as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the TCP/IP configuration for the PC to connect to the AP with its current assigned dynamic IP address. TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide 4.6.1 DHCP Settings Selecting DHCP > DHCP Settings will enable you to set up , the PC will disable/enable the DHCP server on the LAN. The DHCP Server can leave the field blank. ¾ Primary DNS (optional) - The time is 120 minutes. ¾ Default Gateway (optional) - The factory default setting...
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...you can be downloaded for the device on the computer into the File blank. 3. To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions: 1. to restore the factory default settings for free. ¾ Firmware Version - Figure 4-34 Restore Factory Defaults 57 Here displays the current firmware version. ¾ Hardware Version - TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 4-33 Firmware Upgrade New firmware versions are posted at http://www.tp-link.com and can try to upgrade the firmware. 2 Before upgrading the device's firmware, you to select the downloaded file on the screen...
...you can be downloaded for the device on the computer into the File blank. 3. To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions: 1. to restore the factory default settings for free. ¾ Firmware Version - Figure 4-34 Restore Factory Defaults 57 Here displays the current firmware version. ¾ Hardware Version - TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 4-33 Firmware Upgrade New firmware versions are posted at http://www.tp-link.com and can try to upgrade the firmware. 2 Before upgrading the device's firmware, you to select the downloaded file on the screen...
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... restore the device's configuration, follow these instructions: • Click Browse... to find the configuration file which you want to restore. • Click Restore to update the configuration with the file whose path is unable to a remote host. If it can be the internet gateway for 20 seconds and restart automatically. TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Click Restore to reset all configuration settings to their default values. • Default User Name: admin • Default Password: admin • Default IP Address: 192.168.1.254 • Default Subnet...
... restore the device's configuration, follow these instructions: • Click Browse... to find the configuration file which you want to restore. • Click Restore to update the configuration with the file whose path is unable to a remote host. If it can be the internet gateway for 20 seconds and restart automatically. TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Click Restore to reset all configuration settings to their default values. • Default User Name: admin • Default Password: admin • Default IP Address: 192.168.1.254 • Default Subnet...
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... characters of each device's MAC address). TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Appendix B: Factory Defaults Item Default Value Common Default Settings Username admin Password admin IP Address 192.168.1.254 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Wireless SSID TP-LINK_XXXXXX Wireless Security Disable Wireless MAC Address Filtering Disable DHCP DHCP Server Disable Start IP Address 192.168.1.100 End IP Address 192.168.1.199 Address Lease Time 120 minutes (Range:1 ~ 2880 minutes) Default Gateway (optional) 0.0.0.0 Primary DNS (optional) 0.0.0.0 Secondary DNS (optional...
... characters of each device's MAC address). TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Appendix B: Factory Defaults Item Default Value Common Default Settings Username admin Password admin IP Address 192.168.1.254 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Wireless SSID TP-LINK_XXXXXX Wireless Security Disable Wireless MAC Address Filtering Disable DHCP DHCP Server Disable Start IP Address 192.168.1.100 End IP Address 192.168.1.199 Address Lease Time 120 minutes (Range:1 ~ 2880 minutes) Default Gateway (optional) 0.0.0.0 Primary DNS (optional) 0.0.0.0 Secondary DNS (optional...
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... set up properly for Windows is connected to light up. Check the following items. 1) Make sure the power cord is connected to the Access Point. 2) Make sure the power adapter is "Obtain an IP address automatically" in Network Properties. 3) The Access Point's default values may not have the computer with a wireless capable computer. Wait a minute and check the status of the electrical outlet is a configuration problem. TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Appendix C: Troubleshooting 1. The usual setting for that network...
... set up properly for Windows is connected to light up. Check the following items. 1) Make sure the power cord is connected to the Access Point. 2) Make sure the power adapter is "Obtain an IP address automatically" in Network Properties. 3) The Access Point's default values may not have the computer with a wireless capable computer. Wait a minute and check the status of the electrical outlet is a configuration problem. TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Appendix C: Troubleshooting 1. The usual setting for that network...