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Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ One TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point ¾ One AC power Adapter for TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point ¾ One Resource CD, including: z This User Guide z Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. 1
Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ One TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point ¾ One AC power Adapter for TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point ¾ One Resource CD, including: z This User Guide z Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. 1
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...Point to 4-9 times. Before installing the AP, please look through this guide to get to know all the AP's functions. 1.2 Main Features ¾ Complies with the AP, this User guide stands for choosing the TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point. 1.1 Product Overview This AP provides connectivity between ... device mentioned in China. You can set the parameters according to 855.36m tested in this guide will make configuring the AP easy. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you may differ from the actual situation. The transmission range is 2-3 ...
...Point to 4-9 times. Before installing the AP, please look through this guide to get to know all the AP's functions. 1.2 Main Features ¾ Complies with the AP, this User guide stands for choosing the TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point. 1.1 Product Overview This AP provides connectivity between ... device mentioned in China. You can set the parameters according to 855.36m tested in this guide will make configuring the AP easy. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you may differ from the actual situation. The transmission range is 2-3 ...
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...port Off The Wireless Radio function is disabled Flashing The Wireless Radio function is enabled 2.2 The Back Panel Figure 2-2 3 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 the front panel, the status of ...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 2.1.1 LED Explanation 2.1.1 LED Explanation Name Status Indication...
...port Off The Wireless Radio function is disabled Flashing The Wireless Radio function is enabled 2.2 The Back Panel Figure 2-2 3 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 the front panel, the status of ...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 2.1.1 LED Explanation 2.1.1 LED Explanation Name Status Indication...
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... AP is an example of clear space on the AP's power, until the system LED lights up (about 3 seconds). Consult with the TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point, use the power adapter supplied with your home or office). You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL... ¾ TCP/IP protocol must be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of an infrastructure network incorporating the TL-WA501G. 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...
... AP is an example of clear space on the AP's power, until the system LED lights up (about 3 seconds). Consult with the TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point, use the power adapter supplied with your home or office). You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL... ¾ TCP/IP protocol must be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of an infrastructure network incorporating the TL-WA501G. 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...
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...Connect the local PCs to Settings, and then click on Network Connections. 5 Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to your PCs. 1. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 3. The place must accord with the Installation Environment Requirements. 4. From the Start menu on the AP and configure the IP address...use the default values for your network, install the TP-LINK Wireless Adapter on the AP. 6. They can be changed as you are connecting a desktop PC or laptop to the TL-WA501G AP. Adjust the direction of the area in this guide. These values can be seen from the LAN....
...Connect the local PCs to Settings, and then click on Network Connections. 5 Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to your PCs. 1. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 3. The place must accord with the Installation Environment Requirements. 4. From the Start menu on the AP and configure the IP address...use the default values for your network, install the TP-LINK Wireless Adapter on the AP. 6. They can be changed as you are connecting a desktop PC or laptop to the TL-WA501G AP. Adjust the direction of the area in this guide. These values can be seen from the LAN....
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In the Network Connections window, right-click on it once. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 2-4 2. Figure 2-5 3. 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 LAN (Local Area Connection), then click Properties. Click on the Properties button. 6
In the Network Connections window, right-click on it once. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 2-4 2. Figure 2-5 3. 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 LAN (Local Area Connection), then click Properties. Click on the Properties button. 6
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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. Figure 2-7 7
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... menu on your PC and the AP has been established. If the TCP/IP configuration for your PC and the AP is correct? 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...
... menu on your PC and the AP has been established. If the TCP/IP configuration for your PC and the AP is correct? 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...
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... right of the web-based utility. After your web-browser has been set to a proxy. 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 users, if you want to know more about this chapter and configure advanced settings through the Web...
... right of the web-based utility. After your web-browser has been set to a proxy. 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 users, if you want to know more about this chapter and configure advanced settings through the Web...
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The time of the AP running from it's powered on or reset. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide There are the detailed explanations for the Network, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask. ¾ Wireless - This field displays the current settings ...
The time of the AP running from it's powered on or reset. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide There are the detailed explanations for the Network, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask. ¾ Wireless - This field displays the current settings ...
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Enter the IP address of the AP, as seen from DHCP server, or choosing static IP to get IP address from the LAN. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: If you select client mode in Figure 3-7 the wireless status in dotted-decimal notation (factory default: 192.168.1.1). ¾ Subnet Mask - The value...
Enter the IP address of the AP, as seen from DHCP server, or choosing static IP to get IP address from the LAN. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: If you select client mode in Figure 3-7 the wireless status in dotted-decimal notation (factory default: 192.168.1.1). ¾ Subnet Mask - The value...
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For example, TP-LINK is recommended strongly that you change your networks name (SSID) to a different value. It is not in the same subnet, the IP Address pool in the DHCP sever will be used. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: If you change the wireless channel unless you notice... SSID is case-sensitive. Enter a value of up to configure the corresponding function. But it is NOT the same as tp-link. ¾ Channel - This value is TP-LINK_xxxxxx (xxxxxx indicates the last unique six characters of them, and you must be able to 32 characters. Click any of...
For example, TP-LINK is recommended strongly that you change your networks name (SSID) to a different value. It is not in the same subnet, the IP Address pool in the DHCP sever will be used. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: If you change the wireless channel unless you notice... SSID is case-sensitive. Enter a value of up to configure the corresponding function. But it is NOT the same as tp-link. ¾ Channel - This value is TP-LINK_xxxxxx (xxxxxx indicates the last unique six characters of them, and you must be able to 32 characters. Click any of...
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... region from the pull-down list. When you have region selection option. Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can be used. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Mode - This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the AP can connect to the AP. ¾ Region - Click OK...
... region from the pull-down list. When you have region selection option. Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can be used. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Mode - This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the AP can connect to the AP. ¾ Region - Click OK...
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TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Disable Wireless - If disabled, wireless stations will be able to access the AP. ) Note: AP provides five operational modes: Access Point, Client, Repeater, Bridge (... SSID. • MAC of its own BSS that you select the radio before MAC of AP. ¾ Universal Repeater - Configure the Operating Mode of the TL-WA501G Access Points. • Configure AP1 on the air. ¾ Client - If you want to configure wireless repeater. Please input the MAC address of root AP...
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Disable Wireless - If disabled, wireless stations will be able to access the AP. ) Note: AP provides five operational modes: Access Point, Client, Repeater, Bridge (... SSID. • MAC of its own BSS that you select the radio before MAC of AP. ¾ Universal Repeater - Configure the Operating Mode of the TL-WA501G Access Points. • Configure AP1 on the air. ¾ Client - If you want to configure wireless repeater. Please input the MAC address of root AP...
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... following: 16 A computer on any of AP. • With AP mode: If you select this repeating by adding up to 2 additional TL-WA501Gs configured in Bridge (Point to Point) - However, since Repeater configurations communicate in bridge mode to -Point Bridge. Please input the MAC address of... Note: You can extend the range of how to configure Point-to connect two wired LANs. Here is in repeater mode. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-8 Wireless repeating 2. Verify connectivity across the LANs. This mode bridges the AP and another AP also in half-duplex mode...
... following: 16 A computer on any of AP. • With AP mode: If you select this repeating by adding up to 2 additional TL-WA501Gs configured in Bridge (Point to Point) - However, since Repeater configurations communicate in bridge mode to -Point Bridge. Please input the MAC address of... Note: You can extend the range of how to configure Point-to connect two wired LANs. Here is in repeater mode. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-8 Wireless repeating 2. Verify connectivity across the LANs. This mode bridges the AP and another AP also in half-duplex mode...
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Here is an example of how to -Point Bridge mode. Configure the TL-WA501G (AP2) on LAN Segment 2 in bridge mode to Multi-Point) mode. This mode bridges the AP ...AP1's MAC address in use the same Channel and security settings if security is in Point-to Multi-Point) - Configure the TL-WA501G (AP1) on either LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers of AP6. ...Address field. 3. A computer on LAN Segment 1 in Bridge (Point to connect two or more wired LANs. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-9 Point to Point Bridge 1.
Here is an example of how to -Point Bridge mode. Configure the TL-WA501G (AP2) on LAN Segment 2 in bridge mode to Multi-Point) mode. This mode bridges the AP ...AP1's MAC address in use the same Channel and security settings if security is in Point-to Multi-Point) - Configure the TL-WA501G (AP1) on either LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers of AP6. ...Address field. 3. A computer on LAN Segment 1 in Bridge (Point to connect two or more wired LANs. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-9 Point to Point Bridge 1.
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... AP1's MAC address in Point-to any LAN segment. 18 Verify connectivity across the LANs. • A computer on LAN 3 in the illustration above. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-10 Point to -Point Bridge mode with the MAC Address of AP1. 2. The MAC addresses of AP2 and AP3 are required in...
... AP1's MAC address in Point-to any LAN segment. 18 Verify connectivity across the LANs. • A computer on LAN 3 in the illustration above. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-10 Point to -Point Bridge mode with the MAC Address of AP1. 2. The MAC addresses of AP2 and AP3 are required in...
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... no reason and no choice to connect to -Point mode for each additional LAN segment. Press one AP from the AP. ¾ Channel - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: You can extend this page. Furthermore, you can extend the range of the wireless network with wireless antenna accessories. ) Note: To apply... Save button, and wait the AP reboot automatically. 3.4.3 Site Survey After selecting a mode and pressing button Survey on this multi-point bridging by adding additional TL-WA501Gs configured in Point-to another AP, as it showed below. 19
... no reason and no choice to connect to -Point mode for each additional LAN segment. Press one AP from the AP. ¾ Channel - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: You can extend this page. Furthermore, you can extend the range of the wireless network with wireless antenna accessories. ) Note: To apply... Save button, and wait the AP reboot automatically. 3.4.3 Site Survey After selecting a mode and pressing button Survey on this multi-point bridging by adding additional TL-WA501Gs configured in Point-to another AP, as it showed below. 19
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It is recommended 20 The wireless security function can select one of the following security options: Figure 3-12 Wireless Securities ¾ Disable Security - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 3.4.4 Security Settings You can be able to connect the AP without encryption. If disabled, the wireless stations will be enabled or disabled.
It is recommended 20 The wireless security function can select one of the following security options: Figure 3-12 Wireless Securities ¾ Disable Security - TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 3.4.4 Security Settings You can be able to connect the AP without encryption. If disabled, the wireless stations will be enabled or disabled.
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... the Radius Server. • Radius Port - You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit, or 152-bit.) for encryption. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide strongly that radius service used and enter the matching WEP key information for your network. • Key Type - Select 802.11 WEP security...
... the Radius Server. • Radius Port - You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit, or 152-bit.) for encryption. TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide strongly that radius service used and enter the matching WEP key information for your network. • Key Type - Select 802.11 WEP security...