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... South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., 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...following 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. R.
... South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., 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...following 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. R.
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...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 above items. If any explanations. Conventions The AP or TL-WA801ND..., or device mentioned in the pictures are damaged or missing, please contact with your demand. 1 Package Contents TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point Resource CD, including: z This User Guide z Other...
...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 above items. If any explanations. Conventions The AP or TL-WA801ND..., or device mentioned in the pictures are damaged or missing, please contact with your demand. 1 Package Contents TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point Resource CD, including: z This User Guide z Other...
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...configure the IP address of your AP 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: Gives ...Before You Begin: Gives suggestions for better performance of the wireless network. 2.2 Basic Requirement: Introduces some useful tools. 2 TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Overview of This Guide Package Contents: Tells what are contained in order to...
...configure the IP address of your AP 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: Gives ...Before You Begin: Gives suggestions for better performance of the wireless network. 2.2 Basic Requirement: Introduces some useful tools. 2 TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Overview of This Guide Package Contents: Tells what are contained in order to...
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... of up 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. Before installing the AP, please look through this Guide. With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast... and management. Even though you may not be beneficial for your device can easily configure it with the help of the TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point. 3 With using IEEE 802.11n wireless technology, your network. PSK, WPA- It allows for greater range and mobility...
... of up 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. Before installing the AP, please look through this Guide. With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast... and management. Even though you may not be beneficial for your device can easily configure it with the help of the TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point. 3 With using IEEE 802.11n wireless technology, your network. PSK, WPA- It allows for greater range and mobility...
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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 ... 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 ...
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 ... 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 ...
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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 TL-WA801ND consists of the device. QSS On A wireless device has been successfully added to indicate connections. View from left to the network by QSS ... Flashing The device 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 is enabled...
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 TL-WA801ND consists of the device. QSS On A wireless device has been successfully added to indicate connections. View from left to the network by QSS ... Flashing The device 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 is enabled...
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... transmit and receive wireless data. POWER: The power port connects to the power adapter provided with the TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point. TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide 1.3.2 The Rear Panel Figure 1-2 Viewed from left to right, the following parts are two ways to reset... the Access Point's factory defaults: z Method one: With the AP powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button...
... transmit and receive wireless data. POWER: The power port connects to the power adapter provided with the TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point. TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide 1.3.2 The Rear Panel Figure 1-2 Viewed from left to right, the following parts are two ways to reset... the Access Point's factory defaults: z Method one: With the AP powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button...
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...and background RF (radio frequency) noise in the infrastructure network. Factors that can vary significantly depending on the types of TL-WA801ND in your wireless network, you are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. Keep your wireless connection can weaken signals ... of your AP and unplug the power adapter in a lighting storm to : 1). For best performance of the wireless devices. 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. ...
...and background RF (radio frequency) noise in the infrastructure network. Factors that can vary significantly depending on the types of TL-WA801ND in your wireless network, you are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. Keep your wireless connection can weaken signals ... of your AP and unplug the power adapter in a lighting storm to : 1). For best performance of the wireless devices. 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. ...
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..., upright is usually near the center of the area in which your devices to the network, please refer to the TL-WA801ND Access Point. Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to Appendix A Application Example. 8 Locate an optimum location for the AP. Adjust the....) ) Note: If you are not so clear about how to connect your PC(s) will wirelessly connect. 3. 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. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router. 2. Power on...
..., upright is usually near the center of the area in which your devices to the network, please refer to the TL-WA801ND Access Point. Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to Appendix A Application Example. 8 Locate an optimum location for the AP. Adjust the....) ) Note: If you are not so clear about how to connect your PC(s) will wirelessly connect. 3. 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. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router. 2. Power on...
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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 configure the ...
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 configure the ...
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TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 3-2 3. Figure 3-3 10 In the General tab of Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 3-2 3. Figure 3-3 10 In the General tab of Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
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... 192.168.1.254 on the screen that shown as Figure 3-5 below, the connection between your PC and the AP has been successfully established. Figure 3-5 11 TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide 4. Configure the IP address manually. 1) Select Use the following example is any integer between 1 to 253) into the IP address filed, 255...
... 192.168.1.254 on the screen that shown as Figure 3-5 below, the connection between your PC and the AP has been successfully established. Figure 3-5 11 TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide 4. Configure the IP address manually. 1) Select Use the following example is any integer between 1 to 253) into the IP address filed, 255...
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Figure 3-6 Please check following these steps: a) Check to the AP. b) Make sure the TCP/IP for your PC and the AP are right connected. If the AP's IP address is right configured. The LED of 192.168.1.1 ~ 192.168.1.253. 12 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 adapter should be within the range of LAN port which you link to on the device and the LED on your PC has not connected to see if your PC is 192.168.1.254, your PC's IP address must be lit up.
Figure 3-6 Please check following these steps: a) Check to the AP. b) Make sure the TCP/IP for your PC and the AP are right connected. If the AP's IP address is right configured. The LED of 192.168.1.1 ~ 192.168.1.253. 12 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 adapter should be within the range of LAN port which you link to on the device and the LED on your PC has not connected to see if your PC is 192.168.1.254, your PC's IP address must be lit up.
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... the web-based management page. Then click OK or press Enter. TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Chapter 4 Configure the Device This Chapter describes how to the AP Enter admin for the corresponding page. 4.2 Status Selecting Status will...lower case letters) in the screen that your web browser. Submenus will enable you can be available after clicking one of the main menus. The TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point is easy to view the AP's current status and configuration, all of the web-based management page: Status, QSS, Network, Wireless, DHCP ...
... the web-based management page. Then click OK or press Enter. TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Chapter 4 Configure the Device This Chapter describes how to the AP Enter admin for the corresponding page. 4.2 Status Selecting Status will...lower case letters) in the screen that your web browser. Submenus will enable you can be available after clicking one of the main menus. The TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point is easy to view the AP's current status and configuration, all of the web-based management page: Status, QSS, Network, Wireless, DHCP ...
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... current settings or information for wireless function, including Operating Mode, SSID, Channel, Mode, Channel Width, Max Tx Rate and MAC Address. ¾ Traffic Statistics - TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 4-3 Device Status ¾ Firmware Version - This field displays basic information or status for the Network, including the MAC address, IP address and...
... current settings or information for wireless function, including Operating Mode, SSID, Channel, Mode, Channel Width, Max Tx Rate and MAC Address. ¾ Traffic Statistics - TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 4-3 Device Status ¾ Firmware Version - This field displays basic information or status for the Network, including the MAC address, IP address and...
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The default PIN of the device's PIN is set to the existing network manually by function. 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 ...network. Restore the PIN of the device. ¾ QSS Status - You can add a new device to Access Point and Multi-SSID. Figure 4-4 QSS ¾ Operation Mode - To add a new device: 15 Here we take the Access Point mode for the device's PIN. Select menu "QSS", you can get a new random value for example. ...
The default PIN of the device's PIN is set to the existing network manually by function. 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 ...network. Restore the PIN of the device. ¾ QSS Status - You can add a new device to Access Point and Multi-SSID. Figure 4-4 QSS ¾ Operation Mode - To add a new device: 15 Here we take the Access Point mode for the device's PIN. Select menu "QSS", you can get a new random value for example. ...
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... QSS button on the front panel of the device. 16 Step 2: Press and hold the QSS button of our company for QSS function meanwhile. 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. Click Finish to the...
... QSS button on the front panel of the device. 16 Step 2: Press and hold the QSS button of our company for QSS function meanwhile. 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. Click Finish to the...
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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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...Figure 4-5 Add A New Device Step 2: Choose "Press the button of the new device in Figure 4-4, then the following screen will appear. 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. Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration...
...Figure 4-5 Add A New Device Step 2: Choose "Press the button of the new device in Figure 4-4, then the following screen will appear. 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. Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration...