TP Link Technologies WA701ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N Access Point User Manual User Guide
TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. 150Mbps Wireless Lite N Access Point User Guide
User Guide
TL-WA701ND
150Mbps Wireless Lite N Access Point
Rev: 2.0.0
1910010249
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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only
Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
National restrictions
This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following
the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria None General authorization required for outdoor use and
public service
France
Outdoor use limited to 10
mW e.i.r.p. within the band
2454-2483.5 MHz
Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz
band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current
relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012
Italy None If used outside of own premises, general authorization is
required
Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service
supply(not for spectrum)
Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical area
within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Russian Federation None Only for indoor applications
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan,
Shenzhen, P. R. China
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless Lite N Access Point
Model No.: TL-WA701ND
Trademark: TP-LINK
We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical
regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:
Directives 1999/5/EC
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents
ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1:2008& ETSI EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2:2008
EN 61000-3-2:2006
EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005
EN60950-1:2006
Recommendation 1999/519/EC
EN62311:2008
Directives 2004/108/EC
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents
EN 55022:2006 +A1:2007
EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
EN 61000-3-2:2006
EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005
Directives 2006/95/EC
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents
EN60950-1:2006
Person is responsible for marking this declaration:
Yang Hongliang
Product Manager of International Business
CONTENTS
Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1 Introduction........................................................................................... 2
1.1 Product Overview.............................................................................................. 2
1.2 Main Features ................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Conventions ...................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ........................................................................... 3
2.1 The Front Panel ................................................................................................ 3
2.2 The Back Panel................................................................................................. 4
2.3 System Requirements....................................................................................... 4
2.4 Installation Environment Requirements ............................................................ 5
2.5 Connecting the Device...................................................................................... 5
2.6 Configure PC .................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 3 Software Configuration...................................................................... 10
3.1 Login ............................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Status.............................................................................................................. 11
3.3 QSS ................................................................................................................ 12
3.4 Network........................................................................................................... 18
3.5 Wireless .......................................................................................................... 19
3.5.1 Wireless Settings.............................................................................................19
3.5.2 Wireless Security.............................................................................................29
3.5.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ....................................................................................41
3.5.4 Wireless Advanced..........................................................................................43
3.5.5 Throughput Monitor .........................................................................................44
3.5.6 Wireless Statistics............................................................................................46
3.6 DHCP.............................................................................................................. 46
3.6.1 DHCP Settings.................................................................................................46
3.6.2 DHCP Clients List............................................................................................48
3.6.3 Address Reservation .......................................................................................48
3.7 System Tools .................................................................................................. 49
3.7.1 SNMP ..............................................................................................................50
3.7.2 Diagnostic ........................................................................................................51
3.7.3 Firmware Upgrade...........................................................................................53
3.7.4 Factory Defaults...............................................................................................54
3.7.5 Backup & Restore............................................................................................54
3.7.6 Ping Watch Dog...............................................................................................55
3.7.7 Reboot .............................................................................................................55
3.7.8 Password.........................................................................................................56
3.7.9 System Log......................................................................................................56
Appendix A: Glossary......................................................................................... 58
Appendix B: Specifications................................................................................ 60
Appendix C: FAQ................................................................................................. 61
Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
¾ One TL-WA701ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N Access Point
¾ One DC power Adapter for TL-WA701ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N Access Point
¾ One Power Injector
¾ Quick Installation Guide
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.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing the TL-WA701ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N Access Point.
1.1 Product Overview
This device provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless
devices.
It is an easy, web-based setup for installation and management. Even though you may not be
familiar with the device, this guide will make configuring the device easy. Before installing the
device, please look through this guide to get to know all the device’s functions.
1.2 Main Features
¾ Make use of IEEE 802.11n* wireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to
150Mbpsbps.
¾ Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security
¾ Provides WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication and TKIP/AES encryption
security
¾ Built-in DHCP server supporting dynamic IP address distributing
¾ Supports MAC address filtering
¾ Supports multiple operating modes (Access Point, Multi-SSID, Client, Repeater, Universal
Repeater, Bridge with AP)
¾ Supports TCP/IP, DHCP
¾ Supports Traffic statistics
¾ Supports firmware upgrade
¾ Supports Remote and Web management
) Note:
“*” This device leverages some 802.11n features to provide improved performance and coverage
compared to 802.11a/g devices, and fully interoperates with 802.11n products if they are Wi-Fi
CERTIFIED, but it does not conform to all of the requirements in the IEEE specification and is not
classified as "n" in the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED program.
1.3 Conventions
The AP or TL-WA701ND, or device mentioned in this User guide stands for TL-WA701ND
150Mbps Wireless Lite N Access Point without any explanations.
Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may differ
from the actual situation. You can set the parameters according to your demand.
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1 The Front Panel
The front panel of the TL-WA701ND consists of several LED indicators, which is designed to
indicate connections. View from left to right, Table 2-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of the
AP.
Figure 2-1
LED Explanation
Name Status Indication
Off No Power
Power On Power on
Off The device has a system error
On The device is initialising
System
Flashing The device is working properly
Off There is no device linked to the corresponding port
On There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no activity
LAN
Flashing There is an active device linked to the corresponding port
Off The Wireless function is disabled
WLAN Flashing The Wireless function is enabled
Slow Flash A wireless device is connecting to the network by QSS function.
This process will last in the first 2 minutes.
On A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by
QSS function.
QSS
Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to the network by QSS
function.
Table 2-1
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2.2 The Back Panel
Figure 2-2
¾ Wireless antenna
¾ Factory Default Reset button
There are two ways to reset the device's factory defaults:
• Use the Factory Defaults function on “System Tools → Factory Defaults” page in the
AP's Web-based Utility.
• Use the Factory Default Reset button: With the AP 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. And then release the button and wait the AP to reboot to its factory default
settings.
) Note:
Ensure the device is powered on before it restarts completely.
¾ One LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 port for connecting the device to hub or switch.
¾ Power socket: only use the power adapter supplied with the TL-WA701ND 150Mbps Wireless
Lite N Access Point, use of a different adapter may result in product damage.
2.3 System Requirements
¾ TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC
¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later
¾ 802.11n, 802.11g or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the TL-WN721N Wireless Adapter
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2.4 Installation Environment Requirements
¾ Place the AP in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent
¾ Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)
¾ Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the AP
¾ Operating Temperature: 0 ~40 (32 ~104 )℃℃℉ ℉
¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
2.5 Connecting the Device
Figure 2-3 is an example of an infrastructure network incorporating the TL-WA701ND. An
Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. For a typical connection of the
device, please do the following:
1. You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or
office). Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem.
2. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router. Quickly install the router.
3. Locate an optimum location for the device. The best place is usually near the center of the
area in which your PC(s) will wirelessly connect. The place must accord with the Installation
Environment Requirements.
4. Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.
5. Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to the TL-WA701ND Access Point. Power on the
Access Point.
6. If you are connecting a desktop PC or laptop to your network, install the TP-LINK Wireless
Adapter on the PC.
Figure 2-3 The Example of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA701ND
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2.6 Configure PC
After connecting the TL-WA701ND AP into your network, you should configure it. The default IP
address of the TL-WA701ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N Access Point is 192.168.1.254, and the
default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be seen from the LAN. They can be
changed as you desire, as an example we use the default values for description in this guide.
Connect the local PCs to the LAN ports on the AP and configure the IP address manually for your
PCs.
1. From the Start menu on your desktop, go to Settings, and then click on Network
Connections.
Figure 2-4
2. In the Network Connections window, right-click on LAN (Local Area Connection), then click
Properties.
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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 it once.
Click on the Properties button.
Figure 2-6
4. Configure the IP address manually. Click OK.
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Figure 2-7
1) Open TCP/IP Properties of the LAN card in your PC, enter the IP address as 192.168.1.*
(* is any value between 1 to 253, Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, Gateway is
192.168.1.254, DNS address is the value provided by ISP).
2) Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network
connection between your PC and the AP. The following example is in Windows XP
Operating System.
3) Open a command prompt. From the Start menu on your desktop, select run tab, type
cmd in the field, and type ping 192.168.1.254 on the screen that appears, and then press
Enter.
If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure below, the connection between your PC
and the AP has been established.
Figure 2-8
If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure below, it means that your PC has not
connected to the AP.
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Figure 2-9
Please check it following these steps:
) Note:
If the connection between your PC and the AP is correct?
The LED of LAN port which you link to on the device and LED on your PC's adapter should be lit.
If the TCP/IP configuration for your PC is correct?
If the AP's IP address is 192.168.1.254, your PC's IP address must be within the range of
192.168.1.1 ~ 192.168.1.253.
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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 device and make use of its functions
adequately, you need to read this chapter and configure advanced settings through the
Web-based Utility.
3.1 Login
The TL-WA701ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N Access Point is easy to configure and manage With a
Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility. The Web-based utility can be used
on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a web browser.
Connect to the AP by typing http://192.168.1.254 in the address field of web browser.
Figure 3-1 Login to the AP
After a moment, a login window will appear similar to that shown in Figure 3-2. Enter admin for the
User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the OK button or press the Enter
key.
Figure 3-2 Login Windows
) Note:
If the above screen does not prompt, it means that your web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go
to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel
the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.
After your successful login, you can configure and manage the AP. There are six main menus on
the left of the web-based utility. Submenus will be available after you click one of the main menus.
The six main menus are: Status, QSS, Network, Wireless, DHCP and System Tools. On the
right of the web-based utility, there are the detailed explanations and instructions for the
corresponding page. To apply any settings you have altered on the page, please click the Save
button.
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There are the detailed explanations for each web page's key functions below.
3.2 Status
The Status page displays the device's current status and configuration. All information is
read-only.
Figure 3-3 Device Status
¾ Wired - This field displays the current settings or information for the Network, including the
MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask.
¾ Wireless - This field displays basic information or status for wireless function, including
Operating Mode, SSID, Channel, Mode, and MAC Address.
¾ Traffic Statistics - This field displays the device's traffic statistics.
¾ System Up Time - The time of the device running from it's powered on or reset.
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) Note:
If you select Client mode in Figure 3-10, the wireless status in Figure 3-3 will change, similar to the
figure below:
3.3 QSS
This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by QSS
(Quick Secure Setup) function. The QSS function is only available when the Operation Mode is
set to Access Point and Multi-SSID. Here we take the Access Point mode for example. Choose
menu “QSS”, you will see the next screen (shown in Figure 3-4 ).
Figure 3-4 QSS
¾ QSS Status - Enable or disable the QSS function here.
¾ Current PIN - The current value of the device's PIN is displayed here. The default PIN of the
device can be found in the label or User Guide.
¾ Restore PIN - Restore the PIN of the device to its default.
¾ Gen New PIN - Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the device's
PIN. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN.
¾ Add device - You can add a new device to the existing network manually by clicking this
button.
To add a new device:
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If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless
connection between wireless adapter and device using either Push Button Configuration (PBC)
method or PIN method.
) Note:
To build a successful connection by QSS, you should also do the corresponding configuration of
the new device for QSS function meanwhile.
For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of our company for
example.
I. By PBC
If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the Push Button Configuration (PBC)
method, you can add it to the network by PBC with the following two methods.
Method One:
Step 1: Press the QSS button on the front panel of the device.
Step 2: Press and hold the QSS button of the adapter directly for 2 or 3 seconds.
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
Method Two:
Step 1: Press the QSS button on the front panel of the device.
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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
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Method Three:
Step 1: Keep the default QSS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 3-4,
then the following screen will appear.
Figure 3-5 Add A New Device
Step 2: Choose “Press the button of the new device in two minutes” and click Connect.
Step 3: 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 4: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. Click Finish to complete the QSS
configuration.
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The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter
II. By PIN
If the new device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the PIN method, you can add it to the
network by PIN with the following two methods.
Method One: Enter the PIN into my AP
Step 1: Keep the default QSS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 3-4,
then the following screen will appear.
Step 2: Choose “Enter the new device's PIN” and enter the PIN code （take 16952898 for
example） of the wireless adapter in the field after PIN as shown in the figure above. Then
click Connect.
) Note:
The PIN code of the adapter is always displayed on the QSS configuration screen as shown in the
following figure.
Step 3: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose “Enter a PIN into my
access point or a registrar” in the configuration utility of the QSS as below, and click
Next.
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The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter
) Note:
In this example, the default PIN code of this adapter is 16952898 as the above figure shown.
Method Two: Enter the PIN from my AP
Step 1: Get the Current PIN code of the AP in Figure 3-4 (each AP has its unique PIN code. Here
takes the PIN code 12345670 of this AP for example).
Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose “Enter a PIN from my
access point” in the configuration utility of the QSS as below, and enter the PIN code of
the AP into the field after “Access Point PIN”. Then click Next.
The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter
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) Note:
The default PIN code of the AP can be found in its label or the QSS configuration screen as Figure
3-4.
You will see the following screen when the new device has successfully connected to the network.
) Note:
a. The QSS LED on the AP will light green for five minutes if the device has been successfully
added to the network.
b. The QSS function cannot be configured if the Wireless function of the AP is disabled. Please
make sure the Wireless function is enabled before configuring the QSS.
3.4 Network
You can configure the IP parameters of Network on this page.
Figure 3-6 Network
¾ Type - Choosing Dynamic IP (DHCP) to get IP address from DHCP server, or choosing Static
IP to configure IP address manually.
¾ IP Address - Enter the IP address of your AP in dotted-decimal notation (factory default:
192.168.1.254).
¾ Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally use
255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.
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¾ Gateway - The gateway should be in the same subnet as your IP address.
¾ MAC Address - the physical address of the AP, as seen from the LAN. The value can't be
changed.
) Note:
1 If you change the IP Address, you must use the new IP Address to log in the AP.
2 If you select the type of Dynamic IP (DHCP), the DHCP server in this device will no startup.
3 If the new IP address you set is not in the same subnet, the IP Address pool in the DHCP
server will not take effect, until they are re-configured.
4 The device will reboot automatically after you click the Save button.
3.5 Wireless
Figure 3-7 Wireless menu
There are six submenus under the Wireless menu (shown in Figure 3-7): Wireless Settings,
Wireless Security, Wireless MAC Filtering, Wireless Advanced, Throughput Monitor and
Wireless Statistics. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding
function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.
3.5.1 Wireless Settings
This page allows you to configure the wireless mode for your device. The wireless settings for the
wireless network in each operation mode are set on this page. Six operation modes are supported
here, including Access Point, Multi-SSID, Client, Repeater, Universal Repeater and Bridge
with AP. The available setting options for each operation mode are different from those of the
other.
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1) Access Point: This mode allows wireless stations to access this device.
Figure 3-8 Wireless Settings in Access Point mode
¾ SSID - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same name (SSID) must be assigned to all
wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is TP-LINK_xxxxxx (xxxxxx indicates the
last six unique characters of each device’s MAC address). This value is case-sensitive. For
example, TP-LINK is NOT the same as tp-link.
¾ Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the
wireless function of the device can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of
the device in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your country or region
is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.
When you select your local region from the pull-down list, click the Save button, then the
Note Dialog appears. Click OK.
Note Dialog
) Note:
Limited by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection
option.
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¾ Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary
to change the wireless channel unless you notice problems with another nearby access
point.
¾ Mode - This field determines the wireless mode which the device works on.
• 11b only - Only 802.11b wireless stations can connect to the device.
• 11g only - Only 802.11g wireless stations can connect to the device.
• 11n only - Only 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the device.
• 11bg mixed - Both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations can connect to the device.
• 11bgn mixed - All 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the
device.
¾ Channel Width - Select the channel width from the pull-down list.
¾ Max Tx Rate - You can limit the maximum tx rate of the device through this field.
¾ Enable Wireless Radio - The wireless radio of this device can be enabled or disabled to
allow or deny wireless stations to access.
¾ Enable SSID Broadcast - When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks
to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the device. If you select the Enable
SSID Broadcast checkbox, the device will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.
) Note:
To apply any settings you have altered on the page, please click the Save button, and then you
will be reminded to reboot the device.
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2) Multi-SSID: This mode allows the device to support up to 4 SSIDs.
Figure 3-9 Wireless Settings in Multi-SSID mode
¾ Enable VLAN - Check this box and then you can change the VLANID of each SSID. If you
want to configure the Guest and Internal networks on VLAN, the switch you are using must
support VLAN. As a prerequisite step, configure a port on the switch for handling VLAN
tagged packets as described in the IEEE802.1Q standard, and enable this field.
¾ SSID (1-4) - Up to 4 SSIDs for each BSS can be entered in the filed SSID1 ~ SSID4. The
name can be up to 32 characters. The same name (SSID) must be assigned to all wireless
devices in your network. If Enable VLAN is checked, the wireless stations connecting to
SSID of different VLANID can not communicate with each other.
¾ VLANID (1-4) - Provide a number between 1 and 4095 for VLAN. This will cause the device
to send packets with VLAN tags. The switch connecting with the device must support VLAN
IEEE802.1Q frames. The wireless stations connecting to the SSID of a specified VLANID
can communicate with the PC connecting to the port with the same VLANID on the Switch.
¾ Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary
to change the wireless channel unless you notice problems with another nearby access
point.
¾ Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the
wireless function of the device can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of
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the device in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your country or region
is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.
When you select your local region from the pull-down list, click the Save button, then the
Note Dialog appears. Click OK.
Note Dialog
) Note:
Limited by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection
option.
¾ Mode - This field determines the wireless mode which the device works on.
• 11b only - Only 802.11b wireless stations can connect to the device.
• 11g only - Only 802.11g wireless stations can connect to the device.
• 11n only - Only 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the device.
• 11bg mixed - Both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations can connect to the device.
• 11bgn mixed - All 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the
device.
¾ Channel Width - Select the channel width from the pull-down list.
¾ Max Tx Rate - You can limit the maximum tx rate of the device through this field.
¾ Enable Wireless Radio - The wireless radio of this device can be enabled or disabled to
allow or deny wireless stations to access.
¾ Enable SSID Broadcast - When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks
to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the device. If you select the Enable
SSID Broadcast checkbox, the device will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.
) Note:
To apply any settings you have altered on the page, please click the Save button, and then you
will be reminded to reboot the device.
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3) Client: This mode allows the device to act as a wireless station to enable wired host(s) to
access an AP.
Figure 3-10 Wireless Settings in Client mode
¾ Enable WDS - The client can connect to AP with WDS enabled or disabled. If WDS is
enabled, all traffic from wired networks will be forwarded in the format of WDS frames
consisting of four address fields. If WDS is disabled, three address frames are used. If your
AP supports WDS well, please enable this option.
¾ SSID - If you select the radio button before SSID, the AP client will connect to the AP
according to SSID. Enter the SSID of AP that you want to access.
¾ MAC of AP - If you select the radio button before MAC of AP, the AP client will connect to
the AP according MAC address. Enter the MAC address of AP that you want to access.
¾ Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the
wireless function of the device can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of
the device in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your country or region
is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.
When you select your local region from the pull-down list, click the Save button, then the
Note Dialog appears. Click OK.
Note Dialog
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) Note:
Limited by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection
option.
¾ Channel Width - Select the channel width from the pull-down list.
¾ Enable Wireless Radio - The wireless radio of this device can be enabled or disabled by
selecting or deselecting this checkbox.
Click the Search button to detect the SSIDs in the local area.
) Note:
To apply any settings you have altered on the page, please click the Save button, and then you
will be reminded to reboot the device.
4) Repeater: This mode allows the AP with its own BSS to relay data to a root AP to which it is
associated with WDS enabled. The wireless repeater relays signal between its stations and
the root AP for greater wireless range.
Figure 3-11 Wireless Settings in Repeater mode
¾ MAC of AP - Enter the MAC address of the root AP of which you want to expand wireless
range.
¾ Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the
wireless function of the device can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of
the device in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your country or region
is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.
When you select your local region from the pull-down list, click the Save button, then the
Note Dialog appears. Click OK.
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Note Dialog
) Note:
Limited by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection
option.
¾ Channel Width - Select the channel width from the pull-down list.
¾ Max Tx Rate - You can limit the maximum tx rate of the device through this field.
¾ Enable Wireless Radio - The wireless radio of this device can be enabled or disabled by
selecting or deselecting this checkbox.
Click the Search button to detect the SSIDs in the local area.
) Note:
To apply any settings you have altered on the page, please click the Save button, and then you
will be reminded to reboot the device.
5) Universal Repeater: This mode allows the AP with its own BSS to relay data to a root AP to
which it is associated with WDS disabled. The wireless repeater relays signal between its
stations and the root AP for greater wireless range.
Figure 3-12 Wireless Settings in Repeater mode
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¾ MAC of AP - Enter the MAC address of the root AP of which you want to expand wireless
range.
¾ Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the
wireless function of the device can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of
the device in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your country or region
is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.
When you select your local region from the pull-down list, click the Save button, then the
Note Dialog appears. Click OK.
Note Dialog
) Note:
Limited by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection
option.
¾ Channel Width - Select the channel width from the pull-down list.
¾ Max Tx Rate - You can limit the maximum tx rate of the device through this field.
¾ Enable Wireless Radio - The wireless radio of this device can be enabled or disabled by
selecting or deselecting this checkbox.
Click the Search button to detect the SSIDs in the local area.
) Note:
To apply any settings you have altered on the page, please click the Save button, and then you
will be reminded to reboot the device.
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6) Bridge with AP: This mode can bridge the AP and up to 4 APs also in bridge mode to
connect two or more wired LANs.
Figure 3-13 Wireless Settings in Repeater mode
¾ SSID - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same name (SSID) must be assigned to all
wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is TP-LINK_xxxxxx (xxxxxx indicates the
last six unique characters of each device’s MAC address). This value is case-sensitive. For
example, TP-LINK is NOT the same as tp-link.
¾ Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the
wireless function of the device can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of
the device in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your country or region
is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.
When you select your local region from the pull-down list, click the Save button, then the
Note Dialog appears. Click OK.
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Note Dialog
) Note:
Limited by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection
option.
¾ Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary
to change the wireless channel unless you notice problems with another nearby access
point.
¾ Mode - This field determines the wireless mode which the device works on.
• 11b only - Only 802.11b wireless stations can connect to the device.
• 11g only - Only 802.11g wireless stations can connect to the device.
• 11n only - Only 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the device.
• 11bg mixed - Both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations can connect to the device.
• 11bgn mixed - All 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the
device.
¾ Channel Width - Select the channel width from the pull-down list.
¾ Max Tx Rate - You can limit the maximum tx rate of the device through this field.
¾ MAC of AP (1-4) - Enter the MAC address of other AP(s).
¾ Enable Wireless Radio - The wireless radio of this device can be enabled or disabled to
allow or deny wireless stations to access.
¾ Enable SSID Broadcast - When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks
to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the AP. If you select the Enable
SSID Broadcast checkbox, the AP will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.
Click the Search button to detect the SSIDs in the local area.
) Note:
To apply any settings you have altered on the page, please click the Save button, and then you
will be reminded to reboot the device.
3.5.2 Wireless Security
The security options are different for different operation mode.
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1) Access Point
Figure 3-14 Wireless Security - Access Point
¾ Operation Mode - Current operation mode is shown here.
¾ Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, the
wireless stations will be able to connect this device without encryption. It is recommended
strongly that you choose one of options to enable security.
¾ WEP - Select 802.11 WEP security.
• Type - You can select one of following types.
1) Automatic - Select Shared Key or Open System authentication type automatically
based on the wireless station's capability and request.
2) Shared Key - Select 802.11 Shared Key authentication type.
3) Open System - Select 802.11 Open System authentication.
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• WEP Key Format - You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format. ASCII format stands
for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length. Hexadecimal format
stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length.
• WEP Key - Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP key
information for your network in the selected key radio button. These values must be
identical on all wireless stations in your network.
• Key Type - You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit, or 152-bit.) for
encryption. "Disabled" means this WEP key entry is invalid.
1) For 64-bit encryption - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f,
A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 5 ASCII characters.
2) For 128-bit encryption - You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f,
A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 13 ASCII characters.
3) For 152-bit encryption - You can enter 32 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f,
A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 16 ASCII characters.
) Note:
If you do not set the key, the wireless security function is still disabled even if you have selected
Shared Key as Authentication Type.
¾ WPA/WPA2 - Select WPA/WPA2 based on Radius Server.
• Version - You can select one of following versions.
1) Automatic - Select WPA or WPA2 automatically based on the wireless station's
capability and request.
2) WPA - Wi-Fi Protected Access.
3) WPA2 - WPA version 2.
• Encryption - You can select either Automatic, TKIP or AES.
• Radius Server IP - Enter the IP address of the Radius Server.
• Radius Port - Enter the port used by radius service.
• Radius Password - Enter the password for the Radius Server.
• Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value
can be either 0 or at least 30. Enter 0 to disable the update.
¾ WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK - Select WPA based on pre-shared key.
• Version - You can select one of following versions.
1) Automatic - Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK automatically based on the wireless
station's capability and request.
2) WPA-PSK - Pre-shared key of WPA.
3) WPA2-PSK - Pre-shared key of WPA2.
• Encryption - When you select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK for Authentication Type, you
can select either Automatic, TKIP or AES as Encryption.
• PSK Passphrase - Enter a passphrase here.
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• Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value
can be either 0 or at least 30. Enter 0 to disable the update.
Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page.
) Note:
You will be reminded to reboot the device after clicking the Save button.
2) Multi-SSID
Figure 3-15 Wireless Security – Multi-SSID
¾ Operation Mode - Current operation mode is shown here. You can choose one of the 4 SSID
from the pull-down list.
¾ Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, the
wireless stations will be able to connect this device without encryption. It is recommended
strongly that you choose one of options to enable security.
¾ WPA/WPA2 - Select WPA/WPA2 based on Radius Server.
• Version - You can select one of following versions.
1) Automatic - Select WPA or WPA2 automatically based on the wireless station's
capability and request.
2) WPA - Wi-Fi Protected Access.
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3) WPA2 - WPA version 2.
• Encryption - You can select either Automatic, TKIP or AES.
• Radius Server IP - Enter the IP address of the Radius Server.
• Radius Port - Enter the port used by radius service.
• Radius Password - Enter the password for the Radius Server.
• Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value
can be either 0 or at least 30. Enter 0 to disable the update.
) Note:
This security option will become unavailable, if the Enable VLAN box in Figure 3-9 is checked.
¾ WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK - Select WPA based on pre-shared key.
• Version - You can select one of following versions.
1) Automatic - Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK automatically based on the wireless
station's capability and request.
2) WPA-PSK - Pre-shared key of WPA.
3) WPA2-PSK - Pre-shared key of WPA2.
• Encryption - When you select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK for Authentication Type, you
can select either Automatic, TKIP or AES as Encryption.
• PSK Passphrase - Enter a passphrase here.
• Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value
can be either 0 or at least 30. Enter 0 to disable the update.
Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page.
) Note:
You will be reminded to reboot the device after clicking the Save button.
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3) Client
Figure 3-16 Wireless Security – Client
¾ Operation Mode - Current operation mode is shown here.
¾ Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. It is
recommended strongly that you choose one of options to enable security.
¾ WEP - Select 802.11 WEP security.
• Type - You can select one of following types.
1) Automatic - Select Shared Key or Open System authentication type automatically
based on the wireless station's capability and request.
2) Shared Key - Select 802.11 Shared Key authentication type.
3) Open System - Select 802.11 Open System authentication.
• WEP Key Format - You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format. ASCII format stands
for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length. Hexadecimal format
stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length.
• WEP Key - Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP key
information for your network in the selected key radio button. These values must be
identical on all wireless stations in your network.
• Key Type - You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit, or 152-bit.) for
encryption. "Disabled" means this WEP key entry is invalid.
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1) For 64-bit encryption - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f,
A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 5 ASCII characters.
2) For 128-bit encryption - You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f,
A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 13 ASCII characters.
3) For 152-bit encryption - You can enter 32 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f,
A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 16 ASCII characters.
) Note:
If you do not set the key, the wireless security function is still disabled even if you have selected
Shared Key as Authentication Type.
¾ WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK - Select WPA based on pre-shared key.
• Version - You can select one of following versions.
1) Automatic - Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK automatically based on the wireless
station's capability and request.
2) WPA-PSK - Pre-shared key of WPA.
3) WPA2-PSK - Pre-shared key of WPA2.
• Encryption - When you select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK for Authentication Type, you
can select either Automatic, TKIP or AES as Encryption.
• PSK Passphrase - Enter a passphrase here.
• Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value
can be either 0 or at least 30. Enter 0 to disable the update.
Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page.
) Note:
You will be reminded to reboot the device after clicking the Save button.
4) Repeater
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Figure 3-17 Wireless Security – Repeater
¾ Operation Mode - Current operation mode is shown here.
¾ Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, the
wireless repeater can only replay signal of the root AP without encryption to its stations. It is
recommended strongly that you choose one of options to enable security.
¾ WEP - Select 802.11 WEP security.
• Type - You can select one of following types.
1) Automatic - Select Shared Key or Open System authentication type automatically
based on the wireless station's capability and request.
2) Shared Key - Select 802.11 Shared Key authentication type.
3) Open System - Select 802.11 Open System authentication.
• WEP Key Format - You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format. ASCII format stands
for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length. Hexadecimal format
stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length.
• WEP Key - Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP key
information for your network in the selected key radio button. These values must be
identical on all wireless stations in your network.
• Key Type - You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit, or 152-bit.) for
encryption. "Disabled" means this WEP key entry is invalid.
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1) For 64-bit encryption - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f,
A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 5 ASCII characters.
2) For 128-bit encryption - You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f,
A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 13 ASCII characters.
3) For 152-bit encryption - You can enter 32 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f,
A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 16 ASCII characters.
) Note:
If you do not set the key, the wireless security function is still disabled even if you have selected
Shared Key as Authentication Type.
¾ WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK - Select WPA based on pre-shared key.
• Version - You can select one of following versions.
1) Automatic - Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK automatically based on the wireless
station's capability and request.
2) WPA-PSK - Pre-shared key of WPA.
3) WPA2-PSK - Pre-shared key of WPA2.
• Encryption - When you select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK for Authentication Type, you
can select either Automatic, TKIP or AES as Encryption.
• PSK Passphrase - Enter a passphrase here.
• Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value
can be either 0 or at least 30. Enter 0 to disable the update.
Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page.
) Note:
You will be reminded to reboot the device after clicking the Save button.
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5) Universal Repeater
Figure 3-18 Wireless Security – Universal Repeater
¾ Operation Mode - Current operation mode is shown here.
¾ Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, the
wireless stations will be able to connect this device without encryption. It is recommended
strongly that you choose one of options to enable security.
¾ WEP - Select 802.11 WEP security.
• Type - You can select one of following types.
1) Automatic - Select Shared Key or Open System authentication type automatically
based on the wireless station's capability and request.
2) Shared Key - Select 802.11 Shared Key authentication type.
3) Open System - Select 802.11 Open System authentication.
• WEP Key Format - You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format. ASCII format stands
for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length. Hexadecimal format
stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length.
• WEP Key - Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP key
information for your network in the selected key radio button. These values must be
identical on all wireless stations in your network.
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• Key Type - You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit, or 152-bit.) for
encryption. "Disabled" means this WEP key entry is invalid.
1) For 64-bit encryption - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f,
A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 5 ASCII characters.
2) For 128-bit encryption - You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f,
A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 13 ASCII characters.
3) For 152-bit encryption - You can enter 32 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f,
A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 16 ASCII characters.
) Note:
If you do not set the key, the wireless security function is still disabled even if you have selected
Shared Key as Authentication Type.
¾ WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK - Select WPA based on pre-shared key.
• Version - You can select one of following versions.
1) Automatic - Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK automatically based on the wireless
station's capability and request.
2) WPA-PSK - Pre-shared key of WPA.
3) WPA2-PSK - Pre-shared key of WPA2.
• Encryption - When you select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK for Authentication Type, you
can select either Automatic, TKIP or AES as Encryption.
• PSK Passphrase - Enter a passphrase here.
• Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value
can be either 0 or at least 30. Enter 0 to disable the update.
Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page.
) Note:
You will be reminded to reboot the device after clicking the Save button.
6) Bridge with AP
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Figure 3-19 Wireless Security – Universal Repeater
¾ Operation Mode - Current operation mode is shown here.
¾ Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, the
wireless stations will be able to connect this device without encryption. It is recommended
strongly that you choose one of options to enable security.
¾ WEP - Select 802.11 WEP security.
• Type - You can select one of following types.
1) Automatic - Select Shared Key or Open System authentication type automatically
based on the wireless station's capability and request.
2) Shared Key - Select 802.11 Shared Key authentication type.
3) Open System - Select 802.11 Open System authentication.
• WEP Key Format - You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format. ASCII format stands
for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length. Hexadecimal format
stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length.
• WEP Key - Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP key
information for your network in the selected key radio button. These values must be
identical on all wireless stations in your network.
• Key Type - You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit, or 152-bit.) for
encryption. "Disabled" means this WEP key entry is invalid.
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1) For 64-bit encryption - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f,
A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 5 ASCII characters.
2) For 128-bit encryption - You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f,
A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 13 ASCII characters.
3) For 152-bit encryption - You can enter 32 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f,
A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 16 ASCII characters.
) Note:
1) If you do not set the key, the wireless security function is still disabled even if you have
selected Shared Key as Authentication Type.
2) You will be reminded to reboot the device after clicking the Save button.
3.5.3 Wireless MAC Filtering
The Wireless MAC Filtering for wireless networks is set on this page Figure 3-20. This function is
not available when the operation is set to Client. As the configuration is the same in each
operation mode, here we just take the Access Point for example.
Figure 3-20 Wireless MAC address Filtering
The Wireless MAC Address Filtering feature allows you to control wireless stations accessing the
device, which depend on the station's MAC addresses.
¾ Operation Mode - Current operation mode is shown here.
¾ Wireless MAC Filtering - Click the Enable button to enable the Wireless MAC Address
Filtering. The default setting is disabled.
To Add a Wireless MAC Address filtering entry, click the Add New… button. The “Add or Modify
Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry" page will appear, shown in Figure 3-21
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Figure 3-21 Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry
¾ MAC Address - The wireless station's MAC address that you want to access.
¾ Description - A simple description of the wireless station.
¾ Status - The status of this entry, either Enabled or Disabled.
To set up an entry, follow these instructions:
First, you must decide whether the unspecified wireless stations can access the device or not. If
you desire that the unspecified wireless stations can access the device, please select the radio
button Allow the stations not specified by any enabled entries in the list to access, otherwise,
select the radio button Deny the stations not specified by any enabled entries in the list to
access.
To add or modify a MAC Address Filtering entry, follow these instructions:
1. Enter the appropriate MAC Address into the MAC Address field. The format of the MAC
Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit). For example:
00-0A-EB-B0-00-0B.
2. Enter a simple description of the wireless station in the Description field. For example:
Wireless station A.
3. Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status pull-down list.
4. Click the Save button to save this entry.
To add additional entries, repeat steps 1-4.
To modify or delete an existing entry:
1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the
Delete.
2. Modify the information.
3. Click the Save button.
Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled
Click the Disabled All button to make all entries disabled.
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries
Click the Next button to go to the next page and click the Previous button to return to the previous
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page.
For example: If you desire that the wireless station A with MAC address 00-0A-EB-00- 07-BE is
able to access the device, while all other wireless stations cannot access the device, you should
configure the Wireless MAC Address Filtering list by following these steps:
1. Click the Enable button to enable this function.
2. Select the radio button: Deny the stations not specified by any enabled entries in the list
to access for Filtering Rules.
3. Delete all or disable all entries if there are any entries already.
4. Click the Add New... button and enter the MAC address 00-0A-EB-00-07-BE in the MAC
Address field, enter Wireless Station A in the Description field and select Enabled in the
Status pull-down list. Click the Save button.
The filtering rules that configured should be similar to the following list:
) Note:
If you enable the function and select the “Deny the stations not specified by any enabled
entries in the list to access” for Filtering Rules, and there are not any enabled entries in the list,
thus, no wireless stations can access the device.
3.5.4 Wireless Advanced
This page shows some advanced settings for the device. As the configuration for each operation
mode is almost the same, we take Access Point mode for example here.
Figure 3-22 Wireless Advanced
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¾ Operation Mode - Current Operation Mode is shown here.
¾ Tx Power - Here you can specify the transmit power of the device. You can select High,
Middle or Low which you would like. High is the default setting and is recommended.
¾ Beacon Interval - The beacons are the packets sent by the device to synchronize a wireless
network. Beacon Interval value determines the time interval of the beacons. You can specify
a value between 20-1000 milliseconds. The default value is 100.
¾ RTS Threshold - Here you can specify the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold. If the packet
is larger than the specified RTS Threshold size, the device will send RTS frames to a
particular receiving station and negotiate the sending of a data frame. The default value is
2346.
¾ Fragmentation Threshold - This value is the maximum size determining whether packets
will be fragmented. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network
performance since excessive packets. 2346 is the default setting and is recommended.
¾ DTIM Interval - This value determines the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message
(DTIM). You can specify the value between 1-255 Beacon Intervals. The default value is 1,
which indicates the DTIM Interval is the same as Beacon Interval.
¾ Enable WMM - WMM function can guarantee the packets with high- priority messages being
transmitted preferentially. It is strongly recommended enabled.
¾ Enable Short GI - This function is recommended for it will increase the data capacity by
reducing the guard interval time.
¾ Enable AP Isolation - Isolate all connected wireless stations so that wireless stations
cannot access each other through WLAN. This function will be disabled if WDS/Bridge is
enabled.
3.5.5 Throughput Monitor
This page helps to watch wireless throughput information.
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Figure 3-23 Wireless Advanced
¾ Rate - The Throughput unit.
¾ Run Time - How long this function is running.
¾ Transmit - Wireless transmit rate information.
¾ Receive - Wireless receive rate information.
Click the Start button to start wireless throughput monitor.
Click the Stop button to stop wireless throughput monitor.
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3.5.6 Wireless Statistics
Figure 3-24 Statistics of the device attached wireless stations
¾ Operation Mode - Current operation mode is shown at the top. If Multi-SSID is selected, all
connected wireless stations will be shown here.
¾ MAC Address - The connected wireless station's MAC address
¾ Current Status - The connected wireless station's running status, one of STA-AUTH /
STA-ASSOC / STA-JOINED / WPA / WPA-PSK / WPA2 / WPA2-PSK / AP-UP / AP-DOWN /
Disconnected
¾ Received Packets - packets received by the station
¾ Sent Packets - packets sent by the station
You cannot change any of the values on this page. To update this page and to show the current
connected wireless stations, click on the Refresh button.
If the numbers of connected wireless stations go beyond one page, click the Next button to go to
the next page and click the Previous button to return the previous page.
) Note:
This page will be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds.
3.6 DHCP
Figure 3-25 The DHCP menu
There are three submenus under the DHCP menu (shown in Figure 3-25): DHCP Settings, DHCP
Clients List and Address Reservation. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the
corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.
3.6.1 DHCP Settings
The System can be set up as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, which
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provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the PCs that are connected to the system on the LAN.
The DHCP Server can be configured on the page (shown in Figure 3-26):
Figure 3-26 DHCP Settings
¾ DHCP Server - Enable or Disable the server. If you disable the Server, you must have
another DHCP server within your network or else you must configure the IP address of the
computer manually. This function is disabled by default.
¾ Start IP Address - This field specifies the first address in the IP Address pool. 192.168.1.100
is the default start IP address.
¾ End IP Address - This field specifies the last address in the IP Address pool. 192.168.1.199
is the default end IP address.
¾ Address Lease Time - The Address Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will
be allowed connection to the system with their current dynamic IP Address. Enter the amount
of time, in minutes, the user will be "leased" this dynamic IP Address. The range of the time is
1 ~ 2880 minutes. The default value is 120 minutes.
¾ Default Gateway - (Optional.) Input the IP Address of the gateway.
¾ Default Domain - (Optional.) Input the domain name of your network.
¾ Primary DNS - (Optional.) Input the DNS IP address provided by your ISP. Or consult your
ISP.
¾ Secondary DNS - (Optional.) Input the IP address of another DNS server if your ISP provides
two DNS servers.
Click Save to save the changes.
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1 When the device is working on Dynamic IP mode, the DHCP Server function will be disabled.
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2 To use the DHCP server function of the device, you should configure all computers in the LAN
as "Obtain an IP Address automatically" mode. This function will take effect until the device
reboots.
3.6.2 DHCP Clients List
This page shows Client Name, MAC Address, Assigned IP and Lease Time for each DHCP
Client attached to the device (Figure 3-27):
Figure 3-27 DHCP Clients List
¾ ID - The index of the DHCP Client.
¾ Client Name - The name of the DHCP client.
¾ MAC Address - The MAC address of the DHCP client.
¾ Assigned IP - The IP address that the device has allocated to the DHCP client.
¾ Lease Time - The time of the DHCP client leased. Before the time is up, DHCP client will
request to renew the lease automatically.
You cannot change any of the values on this page. To update this page and to show the current
attached devices, click on the Refresh button.
3.6.3 Address Reservation
When you specify a reserved IP address for a PC on the LAN, that PC will always receive the
same IP address each time when it accesses the DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be
assigned to servers that require permanent IP settings. This page is used for address reservation
(shown in Figure 3-28).
Figure 3-28 Address Reservation
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¾ MAC Address - The MAC Address of the PC which you want to reserve an IP address for.
¾ Reserved IP Address - The IP address that the device reserved.
¾ Status - It shows whether the entry is enabled or not
¾ Modify - To modify or delete an existing entry.
To Reserve IP addresses:
1. Click the Add New... button to add a new Address Reservation entry.
2. Enter the MAC address (The format for the MAC Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX.) and IP
address in dotted-decimal notation of the computer you wish to add.
3. Click the Save button when finished.
To modify A Reserved IP address:
1. Select the reserved address entry as you desire, and modify it. If you wish to delete the entry,
make all of the entry fields blank.
2. Click the Save button.
To delete all Reserved IP addresses:
Click the Clear All button.
Click the Save button
Click the Next button to go to the next page and Click the Previous button to return the previous
page.
) Note:
The changes won't take effect until the device reboots.
3.7 System Tools
Figure 3-29 The System Tools menu
There are nine submenus under the System Tools menu (shown in Figure 3-29): SNMP,
Diagnostic, Firmware Upgrade, Factory Defaults, Backup & Restore, Ping Watch Dog,
Reboot, Password, and System Log. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the
corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.
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3.7.1 SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a popular network monitoring and management
protocol.
Figure 3-30 SNMP Settings
¾ SNMP Agent - Select the radio button before Enable will enable this function if you want to
have remote control through SNMPv1/v2 agent with MIB-II. Select the radio button before
Disable will disable this function. The default setting is Disable.
¾ SysContact - The textual identification of the contact person for this managed node.
¾ SysName - An administratively-assigned name for this managed node.
¾ SysLocation - The physical location of this node.
) Note:
Specifying one of these values via the Device's Web-Based Utility makes the corresponding object
read-only. If there isn't such a config setting, then the write request will succeed (assuming
suitable access control settings), but the new value would be forgotten the next time the agent was
restarted.
¾ Get Community - Enter the community name that allows Read-Only access to the Device's
SNMP information. The community name can be considered a group password. The default
setting is “public”.
¾ Get Source - Get source defines the IP address or subnet for management systems that can
read information from this 'get' community device.
¾ Set Community - Enter the community name that allows Read/Write access to the Device's
SNMP information. The community name can be considered a group password. The default
setting is “private”.
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¾ Set Source - Set source defines the IP address or subnet for management systems that can
control this 'set' community device.
) Note:
A restricted source can be a specific IP address (e.g. 10.10.10.1), or a subnet - represented as
IP/BITS (e.g. 10.10.10.0/24). If an IP Address of 0.0.0.0 is specified, the agent will accept all
requests under the corresponding community name.
Click the Save button to save your settings.
3.7.2 Diagnostic
The diagnostic tools (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network
components.
Figure 3-31 Diagnostic
Diagnostic Tools - Click the radio button to select one diagnostic tool
• Ping - This diagnostic tool troubleshoots connectivity, reachability, and name resolution
to a given host or gateway by using the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
protocol's mandatory Echo Request datagram to elicit an ICMP Echo Response from a
host or gateway. You can use ping to test both numeric IP address or domain name. If
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pinging the IP address is successful, but pinging the domain name is not, you might have
a name resolution problem. In this case, ensure that the domain name you are specifying
can be resolved by using Domain Name System (DNS) queries.
• Traceroute - This diagnostic tool determines the path taken to a given host by sending
Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Echo Request messages with varying Time to
Live (TTL) values to the destination. Each gateway along the path is required to
decrement the TTL in an IP packet by at least 1 before forwarding it. Effectively, the TTL
is a maximum link counter. When the TTL on a packet reaches 0, the gateway is
expected to return an ICMP Time Exceeded response to your device. Traceroute
determines the path by sending the first Echo Request message with a TTL of 1 and
incrementing the TTL by 1 on each subsequent transmission until the target responds or
the maximum number of hops is reached. The maximum number of hops is 20 by default
and can be specified in the field "Traceroute Max TTL". The path is determined by
examining the ICMP Time Exceeded messages returned by intermediate gateways and
the Echo Reply message returned by the destination. However, some gateways do not
return Time Exceeded messages for packets with expired TTL values and are invisible to
the traceroute tool. In this case, a row of asterisks (*) is displayed for that hop.
IP Address - Enter the IP Address (such as 202.108.22.5) of the PC whose connection you wish
to diagnose.
Ping Count - Specifies the number of Echo Request messages sent. The default is 4.
Ping Packet Size - Specifies the number of data bytes to be sent. The default is 64.
Ping Timeout - Specifies the time to wait for a response in milliseconds. The default is 800.
Traceroute Max TTL - Set the maximum number of hops (max TTL to be reached) in the path to
search for the target (destination). The default is 20.
Click the Start button to start the diagnostic procedure.
The Diagnostic Results page displays the result of diagnosis.
If the result is similar to the following screen, the connectivity of the Internet is fine.
Figure 3-32 Diagnostic Results
) Note:
1 Only one user can use this tool at one time.
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2 Options “Number of Pings”, “Ping Size” and “Ping Timeout” are only available for Ping
function. Option “Tracert Hops” is available only for Tracert function.
3.7.3 Firmware Upgrade
The page (shown in Figure 3-33) allows you to upgrade the latest version of firmware for the
device.
Figure 3-33 Firmware Upgrade
New firmware versions are posted at www.tp-link.com and can be downloaded for free.
¾ Firmware Version - Displays the current firmware version.
¾ Hardware Version - Displays the current hardware version. The hardware version of the
upgrade file must accord with the current hardware version.
) Note:
1 There is no need to upgrade the firmware unless the new firmware has a new feature you
want to use. However, when experiencing problems caused by the device itself, you can try to
upgrade the firmware.
2 Before upgrading the device’s firmware, you should write down some of your customized
settings to avoid losing important configuration settings of device.
To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions:
1. Download a more recent firmware upgrade file from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com).
2. Enter the path name or click Browse… to select the downloaded file on the computer into the
File blank.
3. Click the Upgrade button.
) Note:
Do not turn off the device or press the Reset button while the firmware is being upgraded. The
device will reboot after the Upgrading has been finished.
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3.7.4 Factory Defaults
This page (shown in Figure 3-34) allows you to restore the factory default settings for the device.
Figure 3-34 Restore Factory Defaults
Click the Restore button 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 Mask: 255.255.255.0
) Note:
Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored.
3.7.5 Backup & Restore
This page (shown in Figure 3-35) allows you to save all configuration settings to your local
computer as a file or restore the device's configuration.
Figure 3-35 Save or Restore the Configuration
Click the Backup button to save all configuration settings to your local computer as a file.
To restore the device's configuration, follow these instructions:
• Click the Browse… button to find the configuration file which you want to restore.
• Click the Restore button to update the configuration with the file whose path is the one
you have input or selected in the blank.
) Note:
The current configuration will be covered with the uploading configuration file. Wrong process will
lead the device unmanaged. The restoring process lasts for 20 seconds and the device will restart
automatically then. Keep the power of the device on during the process, in case of any damage.
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3.7.6 Ping Watch Dog
The Ping Watch Dog is dedicated for continuous monitoring of the particular connection to remote
host using the Ping tool. It makes this device continuously ping a user defined IP address (it can
be the internet gateway for example). If it is unable to ping under the user defined constraints, this
device will automatically reboot.
Figure 3-36 Ping Watch Dog Utility
¾ Enable - Turn on/off Ping Watch Dog.
¾ IP Address - The IP address of the target host where the Ping Watch Dog Utility is sending
ping packets.
¾ Interval - Time internal between two ping packets which are sent out continuously.
¾ Delay - Time delay before first ping packet is sent out when the device is restarted.
¾ Fail Count - Upper limit of the ping packet the device can drop continuously. If this value is
overrun, the device will restart automatically.
Be sure to click the Submit button to make your settings in operation.
3.7.7 Reboot
This page (shown in Figure 3-37) allows you to reboot the device.
Figure 3-37 Reboot the device
Click the Reboot button to reboot the device.
Some settings of the device will take effect only after rebooting, which include:
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• Change LAN IP Address (System will reboot automatically).
• Change the Wireless configurations.
• Change the Web Management Port.
• Upgrade the firmware of the device (system will reboot automatically).
• Restore the device's settings to factory defaults (system will reboot automatically).
• Update the configuration with a file (system will reboot automatically).
3.7.8 Password
This page (shown in Figure 3-38) allows you to change the factory default user name and
password of the device.
Figure 3-38 Password
It is strongly recommended that you change the factory default user name and password of the
device. All users who try to access the device's web-based utility will be prompted for the device's
user name and password.
) Note:
The new user name and password must not exceed 14 characters in length and must not include
any spaces. Enter the new Password twice to confirm it.
Click the Save button when finished.
Click the Clear All button to clear all.
3.7.9 System Log
This page (shown in Figure 3-39) allows you to query the Logs of the device.
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Figure 3-39 System Log
The device can keep logs of all traffic. You can query the logs to find what happened to the device.
¾ Log Type - By selecting the log type, only logs of this type will be shown.
¾ Log Level - By selecting the log level, only logs of this level will be shown.
Click the Refresh button to show the latest log list..
Click the Save Log button to save all the logs in a txt file.
Click the Clear Log button to delete all the logs from the system permanently, not just from the
page.
Click the Next button to go to the next page, or click the Previous button return to the previous
page.
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Appendix A: Glossary
802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless networking at 11 Mbps using
direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio
spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to as
Wi-Fi networks.
802.11g - specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-sequence
spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology, using OFDM modulation and operating in the unlicensed
radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with IEEE 802.11b devices, and WEP
encryption for security.
Access Point (AP) - A wireless LAN transceiver or "base station" that can connect a wired LAN to
one or many wireless devices. Access points can also bridge to each other.
DNS (Domain Name System) – An Internet Service that translates the names of websites into IP
addresses.
Domain Name - A descriptive name for an address or group of addresses on the Internet.
DoS (Denial of Service) - A hacker attack designed to prevent your computer or network from
operating or communicating.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - A technology that allows data to be sent or received over existing
traditional phone lines.
ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.
MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) - The size in bytes of the largest packet that can be
transmitted.
SSID - A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key
identifying a wireless local area network. For the wireless devices in a network to communicate
with each other, all devices must be configured with the same SSID. This is typically the
configuration parameter for a wireless PC card. It corresponds to the ESSID in the wireless
Access Point and to the wireless network name.
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit or
152-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.
Wi-Fi - A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless
Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group
promoting interoperability among 802.11b devices.
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devices
communicate with each other wirelessly, which network serving users are limited in a local area.
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) - WPA is a security technology for wireless networks that improves
on the authentication and encryption features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). In fact, WPA
was developed by the networking industry in response to the shortcomings of WEP. One of the
key technologies behind WPA is the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP addresses the
encryption weaknesses of WEP. Another key component of WPA is built-in authentication that
WEP does not offer. With this feature, WPA provides roughly comparable security to VPN
tunneling with WEP, with the benefit of easier administration and use. This is similar to 802.1x
support and requires a RADIUS server in order to implement. The Wi-Fi Alliance will call this,
WPA-Enterprise. One variation of WPA is called WPA Pre Shared Key or WPA-PSK for short - this
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provides an authentication alternative to an expensive RADIUS server. WPA-PSK is a simplified
but still powerful form of WPA most suitable for home Wi-Fi networking. To use WPA-PSK, a
person sets a static key or "passphrase" as with WEP. But, using TKIP, WPA-PSK automatically
changes the keys at a preset time interval, making it much more difficult for hackers to find and
exploit them. The Wi-Fi Alliance will call this, WPA-Personal.
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Appendix B: Specifications
General
Standards and Protocols IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.11b and 802.11g, TCP/IP, DHCP
Safety & Emission FCC、CE
Ports One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation LAN RJ45 port, supporting passive
PoE
Cabling Type
10BASE-T: UTP category 3, 4, 5 cable (maximum 100m)
EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100m)
100BASE-TX: UTP category 5, 5e cable (maximum 100m)
EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100m)
Wireless
Frequency Band 2.4~2.4835GHz
Radio Data Rate
11n：up to 150Mbps（Automatic）
11g：54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6M（Automatic）
11b：11/5.5/2/1M（Automatic）
Channels 13
Frequency Expansion DSSS(Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)
Modulation DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, OFDM, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
Security WEP/WPA/WPA2/WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK
Sensitivity @PER
130M: -68dBm@10% PER
108M: -68dBm@10% PER;
54M: -68dBm@10% PER
11M: -85dBm@8% PER;
6M: -88dBm@10% PER
1M: -90dBm@8% PER
RF Power 20dBm(max)
Antenna Gain 3dBi
Physical and Environment
Working Temperature 0℃~40 (32℃~104℉℉)
Working Humidity 10% ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing
Storage Temperature -40 ~70 (℃℃-40 ~158℉)℉
Storage Humidity 5% ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing
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Appendix C: FAQ
1. No lights are lit on the access point.
It takes a few seconds for the power indicator to light up. Wait a minute and check the power light
status on the access point if the access point has no power.
1) Make sure the power cord is connected to the access point.
2) Make sure the power adapter is connected to a functioning power outlet. If it is in a power
strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. If it is plugged directly into the wall, verify
that it is not a switched outlet.
3) Make sure you are using the correct TP-LINK power adapter supplied with your access
point.
2. The LAN light is not lit.
There is a hardware connection problem. Check these items:
1) Make sure the cable connectors are securely plugged in at the access point and the
network device (hub, switch, or router).
2) Make sure the connected device is turned on.
3) Be sure the correct cable is used. Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable. If the
network device has Auto Uplink™ (MDI/MDIX) ports, you can use either a crossover
cable or a normal patch cable.
3. I cannot access the device with a wireless capable computer.
There is a configuration problem. Check these items:
1) You may not have restarted the computer with the wireless adapter to have TCP/IP
changes take effect. Restart the computer.
2) The computer with the wireless adapter may not have the correct TCP/IP settings to
communicate with the network. Restart the computer and check that TCP/IP is set up
properly for that network. The usual setting for Windows the Network Properties is set to
“Obtain an IP address automatically.”
3) The access point’s default values may not work with your network. Check the access
point default configuration against the configuration of other devices in your network.
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