TP Link Technologies WA7110ND 2.4GHz 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Manual TL WA7110ND Part2

TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. 2.4GHz 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point TL WA7110ND Part2

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TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideNote:Figure 3-40 Finish pageIf the wireless connection is poor after basic configuration of operation mode,please select Wireless >Distance Setting, and set the outdoor distance value at 110% of thereal distance as shown in Figure 3-41. It will help you stabilize outdoor links.Figure 3-41 Distance Setting38
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideChapter 4. AP & Multi-SSID & Repeater (Range Extender)& Bridge with AP & Client Operation ModeThis Chapter describes how to configure some advanced settings for your Access Point throughthe web-based management page in standard AP operation mode including AP,Multi-SSID, Repeater (Range Extender), Bridge with AP and Client mode. In the followingexplanations, we will take the device in Access Point operation mode for example.4.1 LoginAfter your successful login, you can configure and manage the Access Point. Thereare eight main menus on the left of the Web-based management page. Submenus will beavailable after you click one of the main menus. The eight main menus are: Status,QuickSetup,Operation Mode,WPS,Network,Wireless,DHCP and System Tools. Onthe right of the Web-based management page, there are the detailed explanationsand instructions for the corresponding page. To apply any settings you have altered on thepage, please click Save.The detailed explanations for each Web page key’s function are listed below.4.2 StatusSelecting Status will enable you to view the AP’s current status and configuration, all of which isread-only.Figure 4-1 Status39
1. WiredTL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideThis field displays the current settings or information for the LAN, including the MAC address,IPaddress and Subnet Mask.2. WirelessThis field displays basic information or status for wireless function, including Operation Mode,Name (SSID),Channel,Mode,Channel Width and MAC address.3. WANThese parameters apply to the WAN port of the router, including MAC address,IPaddress,Subnet Mask,Default Gateway and DNS server. If PPPoE is chosen as the WANconnection type, the Disconnect button will be shown here while you are accessing theInternet. You can also cut the connection by clicking the button. If you have not connected to theInternet, just click Connect to establish the connection.4. Traffic StatisticsThis field displays the router's traffic statistics.5. System Up TimeThe total up time of the router since it was powered on or reset.4.3 Quick SetupPlease refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Setup".4.4 Operation ModeSelecting Operation Mode will allow you to choose the operation mode for theAP. The AP supports seven operation mode types, AP Client Router,AP Router,AccessPoint,Multi-SSID,Repeater (Range Extender),Bridge with AP and Client. Please selectthe one your want as shown in Figure 4-2. Click Save to save your choice.Figure 4-2 Operation ModeAP Client Router - In this mode, the device enables multi-users to share Internet from WISP.The LAN port devices share the same IP from WISP through Wireless port. While connectingto WISP, the Wireless port works as a WAN port at AP Client Router mode. The Ethernetport acts as a LAN port.40
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideAP Router - In this mode, the device enables multi-users to share Internet via ADSL/CableModem. The wireless port share the same IP to ISP through EthernetWAN port. The Wireless port acts the same as a LAN port while at AP Router mode.Access Point - In this mode, the device can be connected to a wired network and transformthe wired access into wireless that multiple devices can share together,especially for a home, office or hotel where only wired network is available.Multi-SSID - In this mode, the device can create up to 4 wireless networkslabeled with different SSIDs and assign each SSID with different security orVLAN, especially for the situation when the various access policies and functions arerequired.Repeater(Range Extender) - In this mode, the device can copy and reinforce the existingwireless signal to extend the coverage of the signal, especially for a large space to eliminatesignal-blind corners.Bridge with AP - In this mode, the device can be used to combine multiple local networkstogether to the same one via wireless connections, especially for a home or office whereseparated networks can't be connected easily together with a cable.Client - In this mode, the device can be connected to another device via Ethernet port andact as an adaptor to grant your wired devices access to a wireless network, especially for aSmart TV, Media Player, or game console only with an Ethernet port.Note:When you change the operation mode to Client/Repeater, WPS function will stay disabled. Pleasemanually enable this function if needed when you switch back to Access Point/Multi-SSID/Bridgemode.4.5 WPSChoose WPS in the main menu, you will see the page as shown in Figure 4-3. The WPS functionis disabled and cannot be configured in the standard AP mode.Figure 4-3 WPSSelected SSID - If Multi-SSID is enabled, you can choose one of the SSIDsfrom the pull-down list.41
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideWPS Status - Enable or disable the WPS function here.Current PIN - The current value of the device's PIN displayed here. The default PIN of thedevice can be found in the label or User Guide.Restore PIN - Restore the PIN of the device to its default.Gen New PIN - Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the device'sPIN. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN.Disable PIN of this Device - WPS external registrar of entering the device's PIN can bedisabled or enabled manually. If the device receives multiple failed attempts to authenticatean external Registrar, this function will be disabled automatically.Add Device - You can add the new device to the existing network manually by clicking thisbutton.4.6 NetworkThe Network option allows you to customize your local network manually by changing the defaultsettings of the AP.4.6.1LANFigure 4-4 the Network menuSelecting Network > LAN will enable you to configure the IP parameters of LAN port on this page.Figure 4-5 LAN42
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideMAC Address - The physical address of the router, as seen from the LAN. The value can'tbe changed.Type - Choosing dynamic IP to get IP address from DHCP server, or choosing static IP toconfigure IP address manually.IP Address - Enter the IP address of your router in dotted-decimal notation (factory default:192.168.0.254).Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network.Normally use255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.Gateway - The gateway should be in the same subnet as your IP address.IGMP Proxy – IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) works for IPTV multicast stream.The device supports both IGMP proxy with enabled/disabled option and IGMP snooping.Note:1) If you change the IP Address of LAN, you must use the new IP Address to login the Router.2) If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the IP Address pool of the DHCPserver will not take effect until they are re-configured.3) If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the Virtual Server and DMZ Hostwill change accordingly at the same time.4) The device will reboot automatically after you click the Save button.4.7 WirelessThe Wireless option, improving functionality and performance for wireless network, can help youto make the AP an ideal solution for your wireless network.Here you can create a wireless local area network just through a few settings. Basic Settings isused for the configuration of some basic parameters of the AP. Wireless Modeallows you to select the mode that AP works on. Security Settings provides threedifferent security types to secure your data and thus provide greater security for your wirelessnetwork. MAC filtering allows you to control the access of wireless stations to theAP. Wireless Statistics shows you the statistics of current connected Wireless stations.Distance Setting is used to adjust the wireless range in outdoor conditions. Throughput Monitorhelps to watch wireless throughput information Wireless statistics enables you to get detailedinformation about the current connected wireless stations.There are eight submenus under the Wireless menu (shown in Figure 4-6): Wireless Settings,Wireless Security,Wireless MAC Filtering,Wireless Advanced,Distance Setting,Throughput Monitor and Wireless Statistics. Click any ofthem, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. The detailedexplanations for each submenu are provided below.43
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide4.7.1 WirelessSettingsFigure 4-6 Wireless menuSelecting Wireless >Wireless Settings will enable you to configure the basic settings for yourwireless network on the screen below (Figure 4-7).Figure 4-7 Wireless Settings in AP Client Router modeWireless Network Name - Enter a string of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID)must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. The default SSID isset to be(XXXXXX indicates the last unique six characters of each device's MAC address), which canensure your wireless network security. But it is strongly recommended that you change yournetworks name (SSID) to a different value. This value is case-sensitive. For example, TESTis NOT the same as test.Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where thewireless function of the device can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function ofthe device in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your country or region isnot listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.When you select your local region from the pull-down list, the Note Dialog of TERMS OF USEwill pop up. Select I agree to these terms of use, and click Accept to continue.
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TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideNote:Note DialogEnsure you select a correct country to comply with local laws. Incorrect settings may causeinterference. Limited to local law of the United States, selecting country code and channelfunction was disabled.Transmission Power - The available options of transmission power are determined by theregion selected.Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary tochange the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearbyaccess point.Mode - This field determines the wireless mode which the AP works on. The options includes:11b only, 11g only, 11n only, 11bg mixed, 11bgn mixed.Channel Width - The bandwidth of the wireless channel.Enable Wireless Radio - The wireless radio of the AP can be enabled or disabled to allow ordeny wireless stations to access. If enabled, the wireless stations will be able to access theAP, otherwise, wireless stations will not be able to access the AP.Enable SSID Broadcast - If you select the Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the AP willbroadcast its name (SSID) on the air.Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page.Note:The device will reboot automatically after you click the Save button.4.7.2 Wireless SecuritySelecting Wireless >Wireless Security will enable you to configure the security of the wirelessnetwork for your device on the page as shown in Figure 4-8.45
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideFigure 4-8 Wireless SecuritySelected SSID: If Multi-SSID is enabled, you can choose one of the SSIDsfrom the pull-down list.46
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideDisable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, thewireless stations will be able to connect the device without encryption. It is recommendedstrongly that you choose one of following options to enable security.WPA/WPA2-Personal - Select WPA based on Radius Server.WPA/WPA2-Enterprise - Select WPA based on pre-shared passphrase.WEP - Select 802.11 WEP security.Each security option has its own settings as described below:WPA/WPA2 – Personal (Recommended)WEP - Select 802.11 WEP security.Version - You can select one of following versions:Automatic - Select WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal automatically basedon the wireless station's capability and request.WPA-Personal - Pre-shared key of WPA.WPA2-Personal - Pre-shared key of WPA2.Encryption - You can select either Automatic, or TKIP or AES.Password - You can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. For Hexadecimal, the lengthshould be between 8 and 64 characters; for ASCII, the length should be between 8 and 63characters.Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The valuecan be either 0 or at least 30. Enter 0 to disable the update.WPA/WPA2 - EnterpriseWEP - Select 802.11 WEP security.Version - You can select one of following versions:Automatic - Select WPA or WPA2 automatically based on the wirelessstation's capability and request.WPA - Wi-Fi Protected Access.WPA2 - WPA version 2.Encryption - You can select either Automatic, or TKIP or AES.Radius Server IP - Enter the IP address of the Radius Server.Radius Port - Enter the port that radius service uses.Radius Password - Enter the password for the Radius Server.Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The valuecan be either 0 or at least 30. Enter 0 to disable the update.WEPType - You can select one of following types:Automatic - Select Shared Key or Open System authentication typeautomatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.Open System - Select 802.11 Open System authentication.Shared Key - Select 802.11 Shared Key authentication.WEP Key Format - You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format. ASCII Format stands forany combination of keyboard characters in the specified length. Hexadecimal format standsfor any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length.47
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideWEP Key settings - Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEPkey information for your network in the selected key radio button. These valuesmust 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.For 64-bit encryption - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f,A-F, and null key is not permitted) or 5 ASCII characters.For 128-bit encryption - You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f,A-F, and null key is not permitted) or 13 ASCII characters.For 152-bit encryption - You can enter 32 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f,A-F, and null 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 selectedShared Key as Authentication Type.Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page.4.7.3 Wireless MAC FilteringSelecting Wireless >Wireless MAC Filtering will allow you to set up somefiltering rules to control wireless stations accessing the device, which depend on the station’sMAC address on the following screen as shown Figure 4-9.Figure 4-9 Wireless MAC address FilteringThe Wireless MAC Address Filtering feature allows you to control wireless stations accessing theAP, which depend on the station's MAC addresses.Selected SSID - If Multi-SSID is enabled, you can choose one of the SSIDsfrom the pull-down list.48
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideMAC Address - The wireless station's MAC address that you want to access.Status - The status of this entry either Enabled or Disabled.Description - A simple description of the wireless station.Modify - Here you can modify or delete an existing rule.To disable the Wireless MAC Address Filters feature, keep the default setting, Disable.To set up an entry, click Enable, and follow these instructions:First, you must decide whether the specified wireless stations can or cannot access the AP. If youdesire that the specified wireless stations can access the AP, please select the radio button Allowthe stations specified by any enabled entries in the list to access, otherwise, select the radiobutton Deny the stations specified by any enabled entries in the list to access.To Add a Wireless MAC Address filtering entry, clicking the Add New... button, and followingthese instructions: The “Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry"page will appear, shown in Figure 4-10.Figure 4-10 Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry1. Enter the appropriate MAC Address into the MAC Address field. The format of the MACAddress 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. Status - Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status pull-down list.4. Click the Save button to save this entry.To add another entries, repeat steps 1~4.49
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideTo modify or delete an existing entry:1. Click the Modify or Delete button in the modify column in the MAC AddressFilteringTable.2. Enter the value as desired in the Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entrypage, and click the Save button.You can click the Enable All button to make all the Entries enabled, click the Disable All button tomake all the Entries disabled, click the Delete All button to delete all the entries.Click the Next button to go to the next page and click the Previous button toreturn to the previous page.Note: If you enable the function and select the Allow the stations specified by any enabledentries in the list to access for Filtering Rules, and there are not any enable entries in the list,thus, no wireless stations can access the AP.For example: If you desire that the wireless station A with MAC address 00-0A-EB-00- 07-BE beable to access the router. The wireless station B with MAC address 00-0A-EB- 00-07-5F not be ableto access the router, while all other wireless stations cannot access the router, you should configurethe Wireless MAC Address Filtering list by following these steps:1. Click the Enable button to enable this function.2. Select the radio button: Allow the stations specified by any enabled entries in the list toaccess 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 inthe MAC Address field, enter wireless station A in the Description field andselect Enabled in the Status pull-down list. Click the Save button.5. Click the Add New... button and enter the MAC address 00-0A-EB-00-07-5F inthe MAC Address field, enter wireless station B in the Description field and selectDisabled in the Status pull-down list. Click the Save button.The filtering rules that configured should be similar to the following list:Note:1) If you select the radio button Deny the stations specified by any enabled entries in the listto access for Filtering Rules, the wireless station B will still not be able to access the router,however, other wireless stations that are not in the list will be able to access the router.2) If you enable the function and select the Allow the stations specified byany enabled entries in the list to access for Filtering Rules, and there are not anyenable entries in the list, thus, no wireless stations can access the router.4.7.4 Wireless AdvancedSelecting Wireless > Wireless Advanced will allow you to do some advanced settings for thedevice in the following screen as shown in Figure 4-11. As the configuration for each operationmode is almost the same, we take Access Point mode for example here.50
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideFigure 4-11 Wireless AdvancedBeacon Interval - The beacons are the packets sent by the Device to synchronize a wirelessnetwork. Beacon Interval value determines the time interval of the beacons. You can specifya value between 40-1000 milliseconds. The default value is 100.RTS Threshold - Here you can specify the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold. If the packetis larger than the specified RTS Threshold size, the Device will send RTSframes to a particular receiving station and negotiate the sending of a data frame. Thedefault value is2346.Fragmentation Threshold - This value is the maximum size determining whether packetswill be fragmented. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor networkperformance since excessive packets. 2346 is the default setting and is recommended.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.Enable WMM - WMM function can guarantee the packets with high-priority messages beingtransmitted preferentially. It is strongly recommended enabled.Enable Short GI - This function is recommended, for it will increase the data capacity byreducing the guard interval time.Enable AP Isolation - Isolate all connected wireless stations so that wireless stations cannotaccess each other through WLAN. This function will be disabled if WDS/Bridge is enabled.Note:If you are not familiar with the setting items in this page, it's strongly recommended to keep theprovided default values; otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance.4.7.5 Distance SettingSelecting Wireless >Distance Setting will allow you to adjust the wireless rangein outdoor conditions as shown in Figure 4-12. This is a critical feature required for stabilizingoutdoor links. Enter the distance of your wireless link and the software will optimizethe frame ACK timeout value automatically.51
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideFigure 4-12 Distance SettingDistance - Specify the distance value in kilometers, accurate to the first decimal place. If thedistance is set too short or too long, it will result poor connection and throughput performance,it is best to set the value at 110% of the real distance. If the AP is being used in an indoorsetting, please use the indoor option.Note:It only works after you have established connection to remote AP under client mode.Mode - You can select manual or indoor for the mode.Click Save to keep your settings.4.7.6 Throughput MonitorSelecting Wireless >Throughput Monitor will helps to watch wireless throughput information inthe following screen shown in Figure 4-13.Figure 4-13 Wireless ThroughputRate - The Throughput unit.Run Time - How long this function is running.Transmit- Wireless transmit rate information.Receive- Wireless receive rate information.Click the Start button to start wireless throughput monitor.Click the Stop button to stop wireless throughput monitor.52
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide4.7.7 Wireless StatisticsSelecting Wireless >Wireless Statistics will allow you to see the wirelesstransmission information in the following screen shown in Figure 4-14.Figure 4-14 The router attached wireless stationsMAC Address - The connected wireless station's MAC addressCurrent Status - The connected wireless station's running status, one of STA-AUTH / STA-ASSOC / AP-UP / WPA / WPA-PSK /WPA2/WPA2-PSKReceived Packets - Packets received by the stationSent Packets - Packets sent by the stationYou cannot change any of the values on this page. To update this page and to show the currentconnected wireless stations, click on the Refresh button.If the numbers of connected wireless stations go beyond one page, click the Next button to go tothe next page and click the Previous button to return the previous page.Note:This page will be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds.4.8 DHCPDHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The DHCP Server willautomatically assign dynamic IP addresses to the computers on the network. This protocolsimplifies network management and allows new wireless devices to receive IP addressesautomatically without the need to manually assign new IP addresses.There are three submenus under the DHCP menu (shown as Figure 4-15): DHCPSettings,DHCP Clients List and Address Reservation. Clicking any of them will enable you toconfigure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are providedbelow.Figure 4-15 The DHCP menu4.8.1 DHCP SettingsSelecting DHCP >DHCP Settings will enable you to set up the AP as a DHCP (Dynamic HostConfiguration Protocol) server, which provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the PCs that areconnected to the system on the LAN. The DHCP Server can be configured on the page (shown asFigure 4-16).53
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideFigure 4-16 DHCP SettingsDHCP Server - Selecting the radio button before Disable/Enable willdisable/enable the DHCP server on your AP. The default setting is Disable. If you disablethe Server, you must have another DHCP server within your network or else youmust manually configure the computer.Start IP Address - This field specifies the first address in the IP Address pool. 192.168.0.100is the default start IP address.End IP Address - This field specifies the last address in the IP Address pool. 192.168.0.199is the default end IP address.Address Lease Time - Enter the amount of time for the PC to connect to the AP with itscurrent assigned dynamic IP address. The time is measured in minutes. After the time is up,the PC will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The range of the time is 1 ~2880 minutes. The default value is 120 minutes.Default Gateway (optional) - Enter the IP address of the gateway for your LAN. The factorydefault setting is 0.0.0.0.Default Domain (optional) - Enter the domain name of the your DHCP server.You can leave the field blank.Primary DNS (optional) - Enter the DNS IP address provided by your ISP. Consult your ISPif you don’t know the DNS value. The factory default setting is 0.0.0.0.Secondary DNS (optional) - Enter the IP address of another DNS server ifyour ISPprovides two DNS servers. The factory default setting is 0.0.0.0.Click Save to save the changes.Note: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 not take effect untilthe device reboots.4.8.2 DHCP Clients ListSelecting DHCP >DHCP Clients List will enable you to view the Client Name,MAC Address,Assigned IP and Lease Time for each DHCP Client attached to the device (Figure 4-17).54
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideFigure 4-17 DHCP Clients ListID - Here displays the index of the DHCP client.Client Name - Here displays the name of the DHCP client.MAC Address - Here displays the MAC address of the DHCP client.Assigned IP - Here displays the IP address that the AP has allocated to the DHCP client.Lease Time - Here displays the time of the DHCP client leased. Before the time is up, DHCPclient 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 currentattached devices, click on the Refresh button.4.8.3 Address ReservationSelecting DHCP >Address Reservation will enable you to specify a reserved IP address for aPC on the LAN, so the PC will always obtain the same IP address each time when it accesses theAP. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to servers that require permanent IP settings.The screen below is used for address reservation (shown in Figure 4-18).Figure 4-18 Address ReservationMAC Address - Here displays the MAC address of the PC for which you want to reserve anIP address.Reserved IP Address - Here displays the IP address that the AP is reserved.Status - Here shows whether the entry is enabled or notModify - To modify or delete an existing entry.To Reserve IP addresses:1. Click the Add New button in the page of Address Reservation, the followingpage (Figure 4-19) will display.2. Enter the MAC address (the format for the MAC Address isXX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX) and IP address in dotted-decimal notationof the computer you want to add.3. Click the Save button after finish configuring.55
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideFigure 4-19 Add or Modify an Address Reservation EntryTo modify A Reserved IP address:1. Select the reserved address entry to your needs and click Modify. If you wish to delete theentry, click Delete.2. Click Save to keep your changes.To delete all Reserved IP addresses:Click Clear All.Click Next to go to the next page and Click Previous to return the previous page.Note:The changes won't take effect until the device reboots.4.9 System ToolsSystem Tools option helps you to optimize the configuration of your device. You can upgrade theAP to the latest version of firmware as well as backup or restore the AP’s configuration files. PingWatch Dog can help to continuously monitor a particular connection to a remote host. Speed Testhelps to test the connection speed to and from any reachable IP address on currentnetwork, especially when we are building wireless network between devices which are far awayfrom each other. It’s suggested that you change the default password to a moresecure one because it controls access to the device’s web-based management page.Besides, you can find out what happened to the system in System Log.There are twelve submenus under the System Tools menu (shown as Figure 4-20): SNMP,TimeSettings,Diagnostic,Ping Watch Dog,Speed Test,Firmware Upgrade,Factory Defaults,Backup & Restore,Reboot,Password,System log and Statistics. Clicking any of them willenable you to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenuare provided below.56
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide4.9.1SNMPFigure 4-20 The System Tools menuSimple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a popular network monitoring and managementprotocol.Choose menu “System Tools > SNMP”, and then you can configure the SNMP on the followingscreen.Figure 4-21SNMP Agent - Choose Enable to open this function if you want to have remote control throughSNMPv1/v2 agent with MIB-II. Choose Disable to close this function.SysContact - The textual identification of the contact person for this managed node.SysName - An administratively-assigned name for this managed node.SysLocation - The physical location of this node.57
Note:TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideSpecifying one of these values via the Device's Web-Based Utility makes thecorresponding object read-only. If there isn't such a config setting, then the write request willsucceed (assuming suitable access control settings), but the new value would be forgotten thenext time the agent was restarted.Get Community - Enter the community name that allows Read-Only access to theDevice's SNMP information. The community name can be considered a grouppassword. The default setting is public.Get Source - Get source defines the IP address or subnet for management systems that can readinformation from this 'get' community device.Set Community - Enter the community name that allows Read/Write access to theDevice's SNMP information. The community name can be considered a grouppassword. The default setting is private.Set Source - Set source defines the IP address or subnet for management systemsthat 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 asIP/BITS (e.g. 10.10.10.0/24). If an IP Address of 0.0.0.0 is specified, the agent willaccept all requests under the corresponding community name.Click the Save button to save your settings.4.9.2 Time SettingsChoose menu “System Tools > Time Settings”, and then you can configure the timeon the following screen.Figure 4-22 Time settingsTime Zone - Select your local time zone from this pull-down list.To set time manually:58
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide1. Select your local time zone.2. Enter the Date in Month/Day/Year format.3. Enter the Time in Hour/Minute/Second format.4. Click Save.For automatic time synchronization:1. Enter the address or domain of the NTP Server I or NTP Server II.2. Click the Get GMT button to get GMT from the Internet.To enable Daylight Saving:1. Select the Enable Daylight Saving checkbox to enable daylight saving function.2. Schedule the span of time which this function will effect. For example, if you wantthis function work at 0 o'clock(am) on the 1st Sunday of April and last until at 6 o'clok(pm)on the 2nd Saturday of September, you need choose "Apr", "1st", "Sun", "0am" at Startpart and choose "Sep", "2nd", "Sat", "6pm" at the End part.3. Click the Save button to effect this function.Note:1) This setting will be used for some time-based functions such as firewall functions. Thesetime dependant functions will not work if time is not set. So, it is important to specify timesettings as soon as you successfully login to the Device.2) The time will be lost if the Device is turned off.3) The Device will automatically obtain GMT from the Internet if it is configured accordingly.4) In daylight saving configuration, start time and end time shall be within one year and starttime shall be earlier than end time.5) After you enable daylight saving function, it will take action in one minute.4.9.3 DiagnosticChoose menu “System Tools > Diagnostic”, and then you can transact Ping orTraceroute function to check connectivity of your network in the following screen.59
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideFigure 4-23 Diagnostic ToolsDiagnostic Tool - Click the radio button to select one diagnostic tool:Ping - This diagnostic tool troubleshoots connectivity, reachability, and name resolutionto a given host or gateway.Traceroute - This diagnostic tool tests the performance of a connection.Note:You can use ping/traceroute to test both numeric IP address ordomain name. If pinging/tracerouting the IP address is successful, butpinging/tracerouting the domain name is not, you might have a name resolution problem. Inthis case, ensure that the domain name you are specifying can be resolved by using DomainName System (DNS) queries.IP Address/ Domain Name - Enter the IP Address or Domain Name of thePC 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 - 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 thepath to search for the target (destination). The default is 20.Click the Start button to start the diagnostic procedure.The Diagnostic Results page (as shown in Figure 4-24) displays the result of diagnosis.If the result is similar to the following screen, the connectivity of the Internet is fine.60
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideNote:Figure 4-24 Diagnostic Results1) Only one user can use the diagnostic tools at one time.2) "Ping Count", "Ping Packet Size" and "Ping Timeout" are Ping Parameters, and "TracerouteMax TTL" is Traceroute Parameter.4.9.4 Ping Watch DogSelecting System Tools >Ping Watch Dog allows you to continuously monitor theparticular connection between the device to a remote host. It makes this device continuouslyping a user defined IP address (it can be the internet gateway for example). If it is unable toping under the user defined constraints, this device will automatically reboot.Figure 4-25 Ping Watch Dog UtilityEnable Ping Watch Dog - Turn on/off Ping Watch Dog.IP Address - The IP address of the target host where the Ping Watch Dog Utility is sendingping packets.Interval - Time internal between two ping packets which are sent out continuously.Delay - Time delay before first ping packet is sent out when the device is restarted.Fail Count - Upper limit of the ping packet the device can drop continuously. If this value isoverrun, the device will restart automatically.Be sure to click the Submit button to make your settings in operation.4.9.5 Speed TestSelecting System > Speed Test allows you to test the connection speed toand from any reachable IP address on current network on the page as shown in Figure 4-26.The speed test is especially used when you are building wireless network between devices whichare far away from61
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guideeach other. It should be used for the preliminary throughput estimation betweentwo network devices. The estimation is rough. You can input the remote device's administratorUsername and Password under Advance options to get a precise estimationif the remote device is TL-WA7110ND too.Figure 4-26 Speed TestDestination IP - The Remote device’s IP address.Transmit - Estimate the outgoing throughput (Tx).Receive - Estimate the ingoing throughput (Rx).Be sure to click the Run Test button to start a new test after you filled enough information. Youcan also stop a running test by click Stop Test button at any time.4.9.6 Firmware UpgradeChoose menu System Tools > Firmware Upgrade, and then you can update the latest versionof firmware for the Device on the following screen.Figure 4-27 Firmware UpgradeTo upgrade the Device's firmware, follow these instructions:1. Download a most recent firmware upgrade file from our website (www.tp-link.com).2. Enter or select the path name where you save the downloaded file on the computer into theFile Name blank.3. Click the Upgrade button.4. The Device will reboot while the upgrading has been finished.Firmware Version - Displays the current firmware version.Hardware Version - Displays the current hardware version. The hardware versionof the upgrade file must accord with the current hardware version.62
Note:TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideThe firmware version must correspond to the hardware. The upgrade processtakes a few moments and the Device restarts automatically when the upgrade is complete. Itis important to keep power applied during the entire process. Loss of power during the upgradecould damage the Device.4.9.7 Factory DefaultsChoose menu System Tools > Factory Defaults, and you can restore the configurations of theDevice to factory defaults on the following screen.Figure 4-28 Restore Factory DefaultClick the Restore button to reset all configuration settings to their default values.Default User Name - admin.Default Password - admin.Default IP Address - 192.168.0.254.Default Subnet Mask - 255.255.255.0.Note:All changed settings will be lost when defaults are restored.4.9.8 Backup & RestoreChoose menu “System Tools > Backup & Restore”, and then you can savethe current configuration of the Device as a backup file and restore the configuration via abackup file as shown in Figure 4-29.Figure 4-29 Backup & RestoreClick the Backup button to save all configuration settings to your local computer as a file.To restore the AP's configuration, follow these instructions:1. Click the Browse button to find the configuration file which you want to restore.2. Click the Restore button to update the configuration with the file whose path is the one youhave input or selected in the blank.Note:The current configuration will be covered with the uploading configuration file. Wrong process willlead the device unmanaged. The restoring process lasts for 20 seconds and the AP will restartautomatically then. Keep the power of the AP on during the process, in case of any damage.63
4.9.9RebootTL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideChoose menu System Tools > Reboot, and then you can click the Reboot button to reboot theDevice via the next screen.Figure 4-30 Reboot the DeviceClick the Reboot button to reboot the Device.Some settings of the Device will take effect only after rebooting, including:Change the LAN IP Address (system will reboot automatically).Change the DHCP Settings.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 the factory defaults (system will reboot automatically.).Update the configuration with the file (system will reboot automatically.).4.9.10 PasswordChoose menu System Tools > Password, and then you can change the factory default username and password of the Device in the next screen as shown in Figure 4-31.Figure 4-31 PasswordIt is strongly recommended that you change the factory default user name and password of theAP. All users who try to access the AP's web-based utility will be prompted for the AP's user nameand password.Note:The new user name and password must not exceed 14 characters in length and must not includeany spaces. Enter the new Password twice to confirm it.Click the Save button when finished.Click the Clear All button to clear all.64
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide4.9.11 System logChoose menu System Tools > System Log, and then you can view the logs of the Device.Figure 4-32 System LogAuto Mail Feature - Indicates whether auto mail feature is enabled or not.Mail Settings - Set the receiving and sending mailbox address, server address, validationinformation as well as the timetable for Auto Mail Feature.Figure 4-33 Mail Account SettingsFrom - Your mail box address.To - Recipient's address.SMTP Server - Your SMTP server.Authentication - Most SMTP Server requires Authentication.65
Note:TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideOnly when you select Authentication, do you have to enter the User Name and Password inthe following fields.User Name - Your mail account name.Password - Your mail account password.Auto Mail Feature will help you monitor how your Device is running.Everyday, at specified time, the Device will automatically send the log to specified mailbox.Every few hours, such as 2 hours, the Device will automatically send the log to specified mailbox.Log Type - By selecting the log type, only logs of this type will be shown.Log Level - By selecting the log level, only logs of this level will be shown.Refresh - Refresh the page to show the latest log list.Save Log - Click to save all the logs in a txt file.Mail Log - Click to send an email of current logs manually according to theaddress and validation information set in Mail Settings. The result will be shown in the later logsoon.Clear Log - All the logs will be deleted from the Device permanently, not just from the page.Click the Next button to go to the next page.Click the Previous button return to the previous page.4.9.12 StatisticsChoose menu System Tools > Statistics, and then you can view the statistics of the Device,including total traffic and current traffic of the last Packets Statistic Interval.Figure 4-34 StatisticsThe Statistics page shows the network traffic of each PC on the LAN, including total traffic and thevalue of the last Packets Statistic interval in seconds.Current Statistics Status - Enabled or Disabled. The default value is disabled. To enable,click the Enable button. If disabled, the function of DoS protection in Security settings will bedisabled.66
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuidePackets Statistics Interval - The default value is 10. Select a value between5 and 60 seconds in the pull-down list. The Packets Statistic interval value indicates thetime section of the packets statistic.Sorted Rules - Choose how displayed statistics are sorted.Click the Auto-refresh checkbox to refresh automatically.Click the Refresh button to refresh the page.Click the Reset All button to reset the values of all entries to zero.Click the Delete All button to delete all entries in the table.Statistics TableFigure 4-35 Statistics TableIP Address/MAC Address - The IP Address and MAC address are displayed with relatedstatistics.TotalPackets - The total number of packets received and transmitted by the Device.Bytes - The total number of bytes received and transmitted by the Device.CurrentPackets - The total number of packets received and transmitted in thelast PacketsStatistics interval seconds.Bytes - The total number of bytes received and transmitted in the last Packets Statisticsinterval seconds.ICMP Tx - The number of ICMP packets transmitted to the WAN persecond at the specified Packets Statistics interval. It is shown like "currenttransmitting rate / Max transmitting rate".UDP Tx - The number of UDP packets transmitted to the WAN per second at thespecified Packets Statistics interval. It is shown like "current transmitting rate /Max transmitting rate".TCP SYN Tx - The number of TCP SYN packets transmitted to the WAN per secondat the specified Packets Statistics interval. It is shown like "current transmitting rate /Max transmitting rate".ModifyReset - Reset the values of the entry to zero.Delete - Delete the existing entry in the table.67
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideChapter 5. AP Client Router & AP Router Operation ModeThis Chapter describes how to configure some advanced settings for your Access Point throughthe web-based management page. In the following explanations, we will take the device in APClient Router operation mode for example.5.1 LoginAfter your successful login, you can configure and manage the Access Point. There are fifteenmain menus on the left of the Web-based management page. Submenus will be available afteryou click one of the main menus. The sixteen main menus are: Status,Quick Setup,OperationMode,WPS,Network,Wireless,DHCP,Forwarding,Security,Parental Control,Access Control,Advanced Routing,Bandwidth Control,IP & MAC Binding,Dynamic DNS and System Tools. On the right of the Web-based managementpage, there are the detailed explanations and instructions for the corresponding page. Toapply any settings you have alteredon the page, please click Save.The detailed explanations for each Web page key’s function are listed below.5.2 StatusSelecting Status will enable you to view the AP’s current status and configuration, all of which isread-only.68
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide1. LANFigure 5-1 StatusThis field displays the current settings or information for the LAN, including the MAC address,IPaddress and Subnet Mask.2. WirelessThis field displays basic information or status for wireless function, including WirelessRadio,Name (SSID),Channel,Mode,Channel Width,MAC address and Client Status.3. WANThese parameters apply to the WAN port of the router, including MAC address,IPaddress,Subnet Mask,Default Gateway and DNS server. If PPPoE is chosen as the WANconnection type, the Disconnect button will be shown here while you are accessing theInternet. You can also cut the connection by clicking the button. If you have not connected to theInternet, just click Connect to establish the connection.69
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide4. Traffic StatisticsThis field displays the router's traffic statistics.5. System Up TimeThe total up time of the router since it was powered on or reset.5.3 Quick SetupPlease refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Setup".5.4 Operation ModeSelecting Operation Mode will allow you to choose the operation mode for theAP. The AP supports seven operation mode types, AP Client Router,AP Router,AccessPoint,Multi-SSID,Repeater (Range Extender),Bridge with AP and Client. Please selectthe one your want as shown in Figure 4-2. Click Save to save your choice.Figure 5-2 Operation ModeAP Client Router - In this mode, the device enables multi-users to share Internet from WISP.The LAN port devices share the same IP from WISP through Wireless port. While connectingto WISP, the Wireless port works as a WAN port at AP Client Router mode. The Ethernetport acts as a LAN port.AP Router - In this mode, the device enables multi-users to share Internet via ADSL/CableModem. The wireless port share the same IP to ISP through Ethernet WANport. The Wireless port acts the same as a LAN port while at AP Router mode.Access Point - In this mode, the device can be connected to a wired network and transformthe wired access into wireless that multiple devices can share together,especially for a home, office or hotel where only wired network is available.Multi-SSID - In this mode, the device can create up to 4 wireless networkslabeled with different SSIDs and assign each SSID with different security orVLAN, especially for the situation when the various access policies and functions arerequired.Repeater(Range Extender) - In this mode, the device can copy and reinforce the existingwireless signal to extend the coverage of the signal, especially for a large space to eliminatesignal-blind corners.Bridge with AP - In this mode, the device can be used to combine multiple local networkstogether to the same one via wireless connections, especially for a home or office whereseparated networks can't be connected easily together with a cable.70
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideClient - In this mode, the device can be connected to another device via Ethernet port andact as an adaptor to grant your wired devices access to a wireless network, especially for aSmart TV, Media Player, or game console only with an Ethernet port.Note:When you change the operation mode to Client/Repeater, WPS function will stay disabled. Pleasemanually enable this function if needed when you switch back to Access Point/Multi-SSID/Bridgemode.5.5 WPSWPS function will help you add a new device to the network quickly. If the new device supportsWi-Fi Protected Setup and is equipped with a configuration button, you can add it to the networkby pressing the configuration button on the device and then press the button on the device withintwo minutes. The status LED on the device will light green for five minutes if the device has beensuccessfully added to the network. If the new device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setupand the connection way using PIN, you can add it to the network by entering the device's PIN.Select menu WPS, then you will see the next screen (shown in Figure 5-3 ).Figure 5-3WPS Status - Enable or disable the WPS function here.Current PIN - The current value of the Device's PIN displayed here. The default PIN of theDevice can be found in the label or User Guide.Restore PIN - Restore the PIN of the Device to its default.Gen New PIN - Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the Device'sPIN. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN.Add A New Device - You can add the new device to the existing networkmanually by clicking Add Device button.Note:The WPS function cannot be configured if the Wireless Function of the Device is disabled. Pleasemake sure the Wireless Function is enabled before configuring the WPS.To add a new device:If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establisha wireless connection between wireless adapter and Router using either Push ButtonConfiguration (PBC) method or PIN method.Note:To build a successful connection by WPS, you should also do the corresponding configuration ofthe new device for function meanwhile.71
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideI. Enter the client device’s PIN on the RouterUse this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number.Step 1: Keep the default Status as Enabled and click the Add Device button in Figure 5-3,then the following screen will appear.Figure 5-4 Add A New DeviceStep 2: Enter the PIN number from the client device in the field on the above WPS screen. Thenclick Connect button.Step 3: “Connect successfully” will appear on the screen of Figure 5-4, which means the clientdevice has successfully connected to the Router.II. Enter the Router’s PIN on your client deviceUse this method if your client device asks for the Router’s PIN number.Step 1: On the client device, enter the PIN number listed on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setupscreen. (It is also labeled on the bottom of the Router.)Step 2: The Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED flashes for two minutes during the Wi-FiProtectedSetup process.Step 3: When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the Router.Step 4: Refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.5.6 NetworkThe Network option allows you to customize your local network manually by changing the defaultsettings of the AP.There are three submenus under the Network menu (shown in Figure 5-5): LAN,WAN and MACClone. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the correspondingfunction. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.5.6.1 WANFigure 5-5 the Network menuChoose menu Network >WAN, and then you can configure the IP parameters of the WAN on thescreen below. There are six WAN connection types: Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE/Russia PPPoE,BigPond Cable, L2TP/Russia L2TP, and PPTP/Russia PPTP; while there is one more type in APRouter mode, BigPond Cable.1. If your ISP is running a DHCP server, select the Dynamic IP option. Then the Device willautomatically get IP parameters from your ISP. You can see the page as follow (Figure 5-6).72
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideFigure 5-6 WAN – Dynamic IPThis page displays the WAN IP parameters assigned dynamically by your ISP,including IPaddress, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, etc.IP Address - The IP address assigned by your ISP dynamically.Subnet Mask - The subnet mask assigned by your ISP dynamically.Default Gateway - The default gateway assigned dynamically by your ISP.MTU Size (in bytes) - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit)value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs you need to modify theMTU. But this is rarely required, and should not be done unless you are sure itis necessary for your ISP connection.If your ISP gives you one or two DNS IP addresses, select Use These DNS Servers and enterthe Primary DNS and Secondary DNS into the correct fields. Otherwise, the DNS servers will beassigned from ISP dynamically.Primary DNS - Enter the DNS IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.Secondary DNS - Enter another DNS IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by yourISP.Click the Renew button to renew the IP parameters from your ISP.Click the Release button to release the IP parameters.Note:If you get Address not found error when you access a Web site, it is likely that your DNS serversare set up improperly. You should contact your ISP to get DNS server addresses.Get IP with Unicast DHCP - A few ISPs' DHCP servers do not supportthe broadcast applications. If you can't get the IP Address normally, you can chooseUnicast. You generally need not to check this option.73
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideClick the Save button to save your settings.2. If your ISP provides a static or fixed IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS setting,select the Static IP option. The Static IP settings page will appear as shown in Figure 5-7.Figure 5-7 WAN - Static IPClick the Save button to save your settings.3. If your ISP provides a PPPoE connection, select PPPoE/Russia PPPoE option. Then youshould enter the following parameters (Figure 5-8):PPPoE ConnectionFigure 5-8 WAN – PPPoE/Russia PPPoEUser Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided byyour ISP. These fields are case-sensitive.74
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideSecondary Connection - It's available only for PPPoE Connection. If your ISP provides anextra Connection type such as Dynamic/Static IP to connect to a local area network, then youcan check the radio button of Dynamic/Static IP to activate this secondary connection.Disabled - The Secondary Connection is disabled by default, so thereis PPPoEconnection only. This is recommended.Dynamic IP - Use dynamic IP address to connect to the local area network provided byISP.Static IP - Use static IP address to connect to the local area network provided by ISP.WAN Connection ModeConnect on Demand - You can configure the Device to disconnectyour Internet connection after a specified period of the Internet connectivity (Max IdleTime). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect onDemand enables the Device to automatically re-establish your connection when youattempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, put acheck mark in the circle.If you want your Internet connection to remain active all the time, enter 0in the Max IdleTime field.Note:Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max IdleTime (0~99 mins) because some applications visit the Internet continually in the background.Connect Automatically - Connect automatically after the Device is disconnected. To usethis option, click the radio button.Time-based Connecting - You can configure the Device to makeit connect or disconnect based on time. Enter the start time in HH-MM forconnecting and end time in HH-MM for disconnecting in the Period of Time fields.Connect Manually - You can configure the Device to make it connect ordisconnect manually. After a specified period of inactivity (Max IdleTime), the Device will disconnect your Internet connection, and not be ableto re-establish your connection automatically as soon as you attempt to access theInternet again. To use this option, click the radio button. If you want your Internetconnection to remain active all the times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field.Otherwise, enter the number in minutes that you wish to have the Internet connectinglast unless a new link is requested.Note:1) Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify aMax Idle Time (0~99 mins) because some applications visit the Internetcontinually in the background.2) Only when you have set the system time on System Tools →Time Settings page, theTime-based Connecting function can take effect.Click the Connect button to connect immediately.Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately.Click the Advanced button to set up the advanced options.Click the Save button to save your settings.If you want to do some advanced configurations, please click the Advanced button, and thenthe page shown in Figure 5-9 will appear.
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TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideFigure 5-9 PPPoE Advanced SettingsMTU Size - The default MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) size is 1480 bytes,which is usually fine. For some ISPs, you need modify the MTU. This should not be doneunless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP.Service Name/AC Name - They should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary foryour ISP.ISP Specified IP Address - If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit IPaddress to the Device during login, click "Use the IP Address specified by ISP" checkbuttonand enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation, which is provided by your ISP.Detect Online Interval - The default value is 0. You can input the value between 0 and 120.The Device will detect Access Concentrator online every interval seconds. If the value is 0, itmeans not detecting.Use the following DNS Servers - If your ISP specifies a DNS server IP address for you,click the checkbox, and fill the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS blanksbelow. The Secondary DNS is optional. Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigneddynamically from ISP.Primary DNS - (Optional) Enter the DNS IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided byyour ISP.Secondary DNS - (Optional) Enter another DNS IP address in dotted-decimalnotation provided by your ISP.Note:The new advanced PPPoE parameters will not take effect until you dial-up again.Click the Save button to save your settings.Click the Back button when finished.4. If your ISP provides BigPond Cable (or Heart Beat Signal) connection, please select BigPondCable option. And then you should enter the following parameters as in Figure 5-10.76
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideFigure 5-10 WAN – BigPond CableUser Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Thesefields are case-sensitive.Auth Server - Enter the authenticating server IP address or host name.Auth Domain - Type in the domain suffix server name based on your location.NSW / ACT - nsw.bigpond.net.auVIC / TAS / WA / SA / NT - vic.bigpond.net.auQLD - qld.bigpond.net.auMTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networksis 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless requiredby your ISP.Connect on Demand - In this mode, the Internet connection can be terminated automaticallyafter a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-established when you attempt toaccess the Internet again. If you want your Internet connection keeps active allthe time, please enter “0” in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number ofminutes you wantto have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects.Connect Automatically - The connection can be re-established automatically when it wasdown.Connect Manually - You can click the Connect/Disconnect button to connect/disconnectimmediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on Demandmode. The Internet connection can be disconnected automatically after a specified inactivityperiod and re-established when you attempt to access the Internet again.Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnectimmediately.77
Note:TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideSometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you specify a time to Max Idle Timebecause some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.Click the Save button to save your settings.5. If your ISP provides L2TP connection, please select L2TP/Russia L2TP option. Then youshould enter the following parameters in Figure 5-11.Figure 5-11 WAN – L2TP/Russia L2TPUser Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Thesefields are case-sensitive.Dynamic IP/ Static IP - Choose either one as you are given by your ISP. Click the Connectbutton to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately.Connect on Demand - You can configure the Device to disconnect fromyour Internet connection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If yourInternet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect onDemand enables the Device to automatically re-establish your connection assoon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect onDemand, check the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at alltime, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes youwant to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.Connect Automatically - Connect automatically after the Device is disconnected. To usethis option, check the radio button.78
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideConnect Manually - You can configure the Device to make it connector disconnect manually. After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the Devicewill disconnect from your Internet connection, and you will not be able to re-establish your connection automatically as soon as you attempt to access the Internetagain. To use this option, check the radio button. If you want your Internet connection toremain active at all time, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the numberof minutes that you wish to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is requested.Note:Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max Idle Time,because some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.Click the Save button to save your settings.6. If your ISP provides PPTP connection, please select PPTP/Russia PPTP option. And youshould enter the following parameters (Figure 5-12):Figure 5-12 WAN – PPTP/Russia PPTPUser Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Thesefields are case-sensitive.Dynamic IP/ Static IP - Choose either as you are given by your ISP and enter the ISP’s IPaddress or the domain name.If you choose static IP and enter the domain name, you should also enterthe DNSassigned by your ISP. And click the Save button.Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnectbutton to disconnect immediately.79
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideConnect on Demand - You can configure the Device to disconnect fromyour Internet connection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If yourInternet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect onDemand enables the Device to automatically re-establish your connection assoon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect onDemand, check the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain activeat all times, enter “0” in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter thenumber of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connectionterminates.Connect Automatically - Connect automatically after the Device is disconnected. To usethis option, check the radio button.Connect Manually - You can configure the Device to make it connector disconnect manually. After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the Devicewill disconnect from your Internet connection, and you will not be able to re-establish your connection automatically as soon as you attempt to access the Internetagain. To use this option, click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection toremain active at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the numberin minutes that you wish to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is requested.Note:Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max Idle Timebecause some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.Click the Save button to save your settings.5.6.2 MAC CloneMAC Clone allows you to clone the MAC address of the managing PC’s adapter to the WAN port.This is because some ISPs require that you register the MAC address of your adapter. Usually,you do not need to change anything here.Selecting Network > MAC Clone will enable you to configure the MAC address of the WAN porton this page as shown in Figure 5-13.Figure 5-13 MAC Address CloneSome ISPs require that you register the MAC Address of your adapter, which is connected to yourcable/DSL Modem or Ethernet during installation. Changes are rarely needed here.WAN MAC Address - This field displays the current MAC address of the WAN port, which isused for the WAN port. If your ISP requires that you register the MAC address, please enterthe correct MAC address into this field. The format for theMAC Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit).Your PC's MAC Address - This field displays the MAC address of the PC that is managingthe router. If the MAC address is required, you can click the Clone MAC Address button andthis MAC address will fill in the WAN MAC Address field.Click Restore Factory MAC to restore the MAC address of WAN port to the factory default value.80
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideClick Save to save your settings.Note:1) Only the PC on your LAN can use the Clone MAC Address feature.2) If you click Save, the Router will prompt you to reboot.5.6.3 LANSelecting Network > LAN will enable you to configure the IP parameters of LAN port on this page.Figure 5-14 LANMAC Address - The physical address of the router, as seen from the LAN. The value can'tbe changed.IP Address - Enter the IP address of your router in dotted-decimal notation (factory default:192.168.0.254).Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network.Normally use255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.IGMP Proxy – IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) works for IPTV multicast stream.The device supports both IGMP proxy with enabled/disabled option and IGMP snooping.Note:1) If you change the IP Address of LAN, you must use the new IP Address to login the Router.2) If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the IP Address pool of the DHCPserver will not take effect until they are re-configured.3) If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the Virtual Server and DMZ Hostwill change accordingly at the same time.5.7 WirelessThe Wireless option, improving functionality and performance for wireless network, can help youto make the AP an ideal solution for your wireless network.Here you can create a wireless local area network just through a few settings. Basic Settings isused for the configuration of some basic parameters of the AP. Wireless Modeallows you to select the mode that AP works on. Security Settings provides threedifferent security types to secure your data and thus provide greater security for your wirelessnetwork. MAC filtering allows you to control the access of wireless stations to theAP. Wireless Statistics shows you the statistics of current connected Wireless stations.Distance Setting is used to adjust the wireless range in outdoor conditions. Throughput Monitorhelps to watch wireless throughput information Wireless statistics enables you to get detailedinformation about the current connected wireless stations.81
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideThere are eight submenus under the Wireless menu (shown in Figure 5-15): Wireless Settings,Wireless Security,Wireless MAC Filtering,Wireless Advanced,AntennaAlignment,Distance Setting,Throughput Monitor and Wireless Statistics. Click any of them,and you willbe able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu areprovided below.5.7.1 Wireless SettingsFigure 5-15 Wireless menuChoose menu Wireless > Wireless Settings, and then you can configure the basic settings forthe wireless network on the Wireless Settings page（Figure 5-16 & Figure 5-17）.Note:There are differences between the Wireless Settings page in AP Router mode and that in APClient Router mode, as shown in Figure 5-16 & Figure 5-17.1. Wireless settings in AP Router modeFigure 5-16 Wireless Settings in AP Router modeWireless Network Name - Enter a string of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID)must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. The default SSID isset to be TP-LINK_xxxxxx (xxxxxx indicates the last unique six characters ofeach Device's MAC address), which can ensure your wireless network security. But it isrecommended strongly that you change your networks name (SSID) to a different value. Thisvalue is case-sensitive. For example, MYSSID is NOT the same as MySsid.82
TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User GuideRegion- Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where thewireless function of the Device can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless functionof the Device in a region other than one of those specified in this filed. If your country orregionis not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.When you select your local region from the pull-down list, the Note Dialog of TERMS OF USEwill pop up. Select I agree to these terms of use, and click Accept to continue.Note:Note DialogEnsure you select a correct country to comply with local laws. Incorrect settings may causeinterference. Limited to local law of the United States, selecting country code and channelfunction was disabled.Transmission Power - The available options of transmission power are determined by theregion selected.Channel- This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary tochange the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearbyaccess point. If you select auto, then the Device will select the best channel automatically.Mode- This field determines the wireless mode which the Device works on.Channel Width - The bandwidth of the wireless channel.Enable Wireless Device Radio - The wireless radio of the Device can beenabled or disabled to allow wireless stations access. If enabled, the wireless stationswill be able to access the Device, otherwise, wireless stations will not be able to access theDevice.Enable SSID Broadcast - If you select the Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the wirelessDevice will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.
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TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide2. Wireless settings in AP Client Router modeFigure 5-17 Wireless Settings in AP Client Router modeWireless Name of WISP Station - The SSID of the AP your Device is going to connect to asa client. You can also use the search function to select a SSID to join.MAC Address of WISP Station - The BSSID of the AP your Device is going to connect to asa client. You can also use the search function to select a BSSID to join.Survey - Click this button, you can search the AP which runs in the current channel.Key type - This option should be chosen according to the AP's security configuration. It isrecommended that the security type is the same as your AP's security type.Auth Type - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP (ASCII) or WEP (HEX). Itindicates the authorization type of the Root AP.WEP Index - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP (ASCII) or WEP (HEX). Itindicates the index of the WEP key.Password - If the AP your Device is going to connect needs password, you need to fill thepassword in this blank.Local Wireless Name - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID) mustbe assigned to all wireless devices in your network.Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where thewireless function of the Device can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function ofthe Device in a region other than one of those specified in this filed. If your country or regionis not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.When you select your local region from the pull-down list, the Note Dialog of TERMS OF USEwill pop up. Select I agree to these terms of use, and click Accept to continue.84

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