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TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point Rev: 1.0.1 1910010271
TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point Rev: 1.0.1 1910010271
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...Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. China R. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point Model No.: TL-WA901ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the ... standards or other normative documents EN60950-1:2006 Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
...Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. China R. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point Model No.: TL-WA901ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the ... standards or other normative documents EN60950-1:2006 Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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... ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any explanations. You can set the parameters according to your distributor. Package Contents TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point Resource CD, including: z This User Guide z Other Helpful Information Power Adapter for setting up the product, which may differ from the actual situation. Conventions...
... ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any explanations. You can set the parameters according to your distributor. Package Contents TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point Resource CD, including: z This User Guide z Other Helpful Information Power Adapter for setting up the product, which may differ from the actual situation. Conventions...
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...Chapter 2 Hardware Installation: Tells how to connect the AP and the requirements. 2.1 Before You Begin: Gives suggestions for the TL-WA901ND 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 ...current configuration. 4.3 QSS Guides how to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. 4.4 Network: Tells how to access the AP. Chapter 1 Introduction: Gives an introduction for better performance of AP. 4.5 Wireless: Guides to establish the wireless network in...
...Chapter 2 Hardware Installation: Tells how to connect the AP and the requirements. 2.1 Before You Begin: Gives suggestions for the TL-WA901ND 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 ...current configuration. 4.3 QSS Guides how to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. 4.4 Network: Tells how to access the AP. Chapter 1 Introduction: Gives an introduction for better performance of AP. 4.5 Wireless: Guides to establish the wireless network in...
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... measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2- TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point. 1.1 Product Overview The TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point is dedicated to a wired environment. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling will be familiar...
... measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2- TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point. 1.1 Product Overview The TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point is dedicated to a wired environment. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling will be familiar...
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TL-WA901ND 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 ...-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...
TL-WA901ND 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 ...-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...
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... function. Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to indicate connections. 1.3 Appearance 1.3.1 The Front Panel TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 1-1 The front panel of the TL-WA901ND consists of the device. This process will last in the first 2 minutes. View from left to right, Table... is initialising The device is working properly There is no device linked to the 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. Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to indicate connections. 1.3 Appearance 1.3.1 The Front Panel TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 1-1 The front panel of the TL-WA901ND consists of the device. This process will last in the first 2 minutes. View from left to right, Table... is initialising The device is working properly There is no device linked to the 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 ...
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..." of the Modem's Web-based management page. ) Note: Ensure the AP is used to the power adapter provided with the TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point. POWER: The power port connects to restore the AP's factory default settings. There are located on the rear panel of...wireless data. RESET: The Reset button is used to right, the following parts are two ways to reset the Access Point's factory defaults: z Method one: With the AP powered on before it restarts completely. 6 1.3.2 The Rear Panel TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 1-2 Viewed from slow-flash.
..." of the Modem's Web-based management page. ) Note: Ensure the AP is used to the power adapter provided with the TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point. POWER: The power port connects to restore the AP's factory default settings. There are located on the rear panel of...wireless data. RESET: The Reset button is used to right, the following parts are two ways to reset the Access Point's factory defaults: z Method one: With the AP powered on before it restarts completely. 6 1.3.2 The Rear Panel TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 1-2 Viewed from slow-flash.
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...off your network's radio waves are suggested to avoid damage z Web browser, such as a microwave oven or refrigerator. 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...appliances or obstructions, and walls. Avoid redundant obstacles and interference between the wireless devices. 2). An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. 7 Typical ranges vary base on the physical position of the wireless devices. The operating distance ...
...off your network's radio waves are suggested to avoid damage z Web browser, such as a microwave oven or refrigerator. 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...appliances or obstructions, and walls. Avoid redundant obstacles and interference between the wireless devices. 2). An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. 7 Typical ranges vary base on the physical position of the wireless devices. The operating distance ...
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... please take the following steps: 1. Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to a Router. 2. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to the TL-WA901ND Access Point. Locate an optimum location for the AP. Then you can connect a desktop PC or laptop to your network. (Make sure your ...so clear about how to connect your PC(s) will wirelessly connect. 3. Power on the AP. 5. TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 2-1 The Example of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA901ND To establish a typical connection of the area in which your devices to the network, please refer to...
... please take the following steps: 1. Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to a Router. 2. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to the TL-WA901ND Access Point. Locate an optimum location for the AP. Then you can connect a desktop PC or laptop to your network. (Make sure your ...so clear about how to connect your PC(s) will wirelessly connect. 3. Power on the AP. 5. TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 2-1 The Example of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA901ND To establish a typical connection of the area in which your devices to the network, please refer to...
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... the same IP Address range without overlap with the AP. On the My Network Connections window shown as 255.255.255.0 for your PCs. 1. TL-WA901ND 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 configure the...
... the same IP Address range without overlap with the AP. On the My Network Connections window shown as 255.255.255.0 for your PCs. 1. TL-WA901ND 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 configure the...
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Figure 3-3 10 TL-WA901ND 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-WA901ND 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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Figure 3-4 5. If the result displayed is similar to keep your settings. TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide 4. Enter cmd in the filed and click OK. 2) Type ping 192.168.1.254 on the screen that shown in Windows XP Operating System. 1) ...
Figure 3-4 5. If the result displayed is similar to keep your settings. TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide 4. Enter cmd in the filed and click OK. 2) Type ping 192.168.1.254 on the screen that shown in Windows XP Operating System. 1) ...
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The LED of LAN port which you link to on the device and the LED on your PC's adapter should be within the range of 192.168.1.1 ~ 192.168.1.253. 12 Figure 3-6 Please check following these steps: a) Check to the AP. b) Make sure the TCP/IP for your PC is right configured. If the AP's IP address is 192.168.1.254, your PC's IP address must be lit up. TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure 3-6 below, it means that your PC has not connected to see if your PC and the AP are right connected.
The LED of LAN port which you link to on the device and the LED on your PC's adapter should be within the range of 192.168.1.1 ~ 192.168.1.253. 12 Figure 3-6 Please check following these steps: a) Check to the AP. b) Make sure the TCP/IP for your PC is right configured. If the AP's IP address is 192.168.1.254, your PC's IP address must be lit up. TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure 3-6 below, it means that your PC has not connected to see if your PC and the AP are right connected.
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...to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that your web-browser has been set to a proxy. The TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point is read-only. 13 After a successful login, you to view the AP's current status and configuration, all of the main... admin for the corresponding page. 4.2 Status Selecting Status will be launched on the leftmost column of web browser and press Enter. TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Chapter 4 Configure the Device This Chapter describes how to configure your web browser. Figure 4-2 Login Windows ) Note: ...
...to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that your web-browser has been set to a proxy. The TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point is read-only. 13 After a successful login, you to view the AP's current status and configuration, all of the main... admin for the corresponding page. 4.2 Status Selecting Status will be launched on the leftmost column of web browser and press Enter. TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Chapter 4 Configure the Device This Chapter describes how to configure your web browser. Figure 4-2 Login Windows ) Note: ...
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TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 4-3 Device Status ¾ Firmware Version - This filed displays the run time of the AP. ¾ Hardware Version - This field displays the AP's ...
TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 4-3 Device Status ¾ Firmware Version - This filed displays the run time of the AP. ¾ Hardware Version - This field displays the AP's ...
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... the device can add a new device to the existing network manually by clicking this button, and then you can get a new random value for example. 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 change, similar to the figure below: 4.3 QSS... QSS (Quick Secure Setup) can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN. ¾ Add device - Here we take the Access Point mode for the device's PIN. Click this button. 15
... the device can add a new device to the existing network manually by clicking this button, and then you can get a new random value for example. 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 change, similar to the figure below: 4.3 QSS... QSS (Quick Secure Setup) can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN. ¾ Add device - Here we take the Access Point mode for the device's PIN. Click this button. 15
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... function meanwhile. For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of the adapter directly for a while until the next screen appears. TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide To add a new device: If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter...
... function meanwhile. For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of the adapter directly for a while until the next screen appears. TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide To add a new device: If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter...
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The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration. The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter 17 TL-WA901ND 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 the QSS as below, and click Next.
The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration. The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter 17 TL-WA901ND 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 the QSS as below, and click Next.
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... in Figure 4-4, then the following screen will appear. Step 3: For the configuration of Wireless Adapter Step 4: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Method Three: Step 1: Keep the default QSS Status as below, and click Next. The QSS Configuration Screen of the wireless adapter, please choose...
... in Figure 4-4, then the following screen will appear. Step 3: For the configuration of Wireless Adapter Step 4: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point User Guide Method Three: Step 1: Keep the default QSS Status as below, and click Next. The QSS Configuration Screen of the wireless adapter, please choose...
