TL-WA901NUS V6 Quick Installation Guide
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...;2019 TP-Link 7106508576 REV6.1.0 Quick Installation Guide TL-WA901N is used for demonstration in a Wi-Fi dead-zone or a place with an Ethernet port and no wireless capability, for example, a Smart TV, Media Player, or game console. Setup with less obstacles around that is recommended to change the default SSID (network name) and the password of the wireless signal throughout your wireless router to connect your wireless clients and make sure that the location you need...
...;2019 TP-Link 7106508576 REV6.1.0 Quick Installation Guide TL-WA901N is used for demonstration in a Wi-Fi dead-zone or a place with an Ethernet port and no wireless capability, for example, a Smart TV, Media Player, or game console. Setup with less obstacles around that is recommended to change the default SSID (network name) and the password of the wireless signal throughout your wireless router to connect your wireless clients and make sure that the location you need...
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... web browser to complete the configuration. 6. Please use of the access point to minimize signal interference. For technical support, the user guide and other household electronics, such as cordless phones, microwaves, and baby monitors to join its Wi-Fi network. 4. Turn on via an Ethernet cable. Internet Existing Router SSID 1 for VLAN 1 SSID 2 for VLAN 2 SSID 3 for VLAN 3 SSID 4 for the web management page, refer to Q1 to reset the access point to its factory default settings? • With the access point powered...
... web browser to complete the configuration. 6. Please use of the access point to minimize signal interference. For technical support, the user guide and other household electronics, such as cordless phones, microwaves, and baby monitors to join its Wi-Fi network. 4. Turn on via an Ethernet cable. Internet Existing Router SSID 1 for VLAN 1 SSID 2 for VLAN 2 SSID 3 for VLAN 3 SSID 4 for the web management page, refer to Q1 to reset the access point to its factory default settings? • With the access point powered...
TL-WA901NUS V6 User Guide
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... the Hardware 6 2. 1. Log In to Know About Your Access Point 2 1. 1. Status 19 4. 2. Wireless 23 4. 4. 1.Wireless Settings 23 4. 4. 2.Wireless Security 27 4. 4. 3. Network 20 4. 3. 1. WPS 33 Operation Mode 20 4. 3. Configure the Access Point 11 3. 2. 1.Access Point Mode 11 3. 2. 2.Range Extender Mode 13 3. 2. 3.Client Mode 14 3. 2. 4.Multi-SSID Mode 15 Chapter 4. LAN 20 4. 3. 2.DHCP Settings 21 4. 3. 3.DHCP Client List 22 4. 4. Contents About This Guide...1 Chapter 1. Position Your Access Point 7 2. 2. Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard...
... the Hardware 6 2. 1. Log In to Know About Your Access Point 2 1. 1. Status 19 4. 2. Wireless 23 4. 4. 1.Wireless Settings 23 4. 4. 2.Wireless Security 27 4. 4. 3. Network 20 4. 3. 1. WPS 33 Operation Mode 20 4. 3. Configure the Access Point 11 3. 2. 1.Access Point Mode 11 3. 2. 2.Range Extender Mode 13 3. 2. 3.Client Mode 14 3. 2. 4.Multi-SSID Mode 15 Chapter 4. LAN 20 4. 3. 2.DHCP Settings 21 4. 3. 3.DHCP Client List 22 4. 4. Contents About This Guide...1 Chapter 1. Position Your Access Point 7 2. 2. Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard...
TL-WA901NUS V6 User Guide
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... corresponding page. The Quick Installation Guide can be emphasized and texts on . The Quick Installation Guide provides instructions for you to discuss our products at www.tp-link.com/support. 1 Access Point availability may vary by region or ISP. Conventions In this guide contains details of your actual Access Point experience. Contents to configure them. A TP-Link Community is provided for quick Internet setup, while this guide the following conventions are used: Convention Underlined...
... corresponding page. The Quick Installation Guide can be emphasized and texts on . The Quick Installation Guide provides instructions for you to discuss our products at www.tp-link.com/support. 1 Access Point availability may vary by region or ISP. Conventions In this guide contains details of your actual Access Point experience. Contents to configure them. A TP-Link Community is provided for quick Internet setup, while this guide the following conventions are used: Convention Underlined...
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... a network device, such as a switch or a router. 4 ETHERNET One LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 port connects to a power socket via the provided power adapter. The Back Panel The following parts (view from left to right) are located on device. Do not disconnect or power off . The ETHERNET port is not connected to a powered-on . Power is off your access point. The wireless function is disabled. 1. 2. 2. Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Access Point LED Explanation Name Status On (Power) (Ethernet) (Wireless) Flashing...
... a network device, such as a switch or a router. 4 ETHERNET One LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 port connects to a power socket via the provided power adapter. The Back Panel The following parts (view from left to right) are located on device. Do not disconnect or power off . The ETHERNET port is not connected to a powered-on . Power is off your access point. The wireless function is disabled. 1. 2. 2. Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Access Point LED Explanation Name Status On (Power) (Ethernet) (Wireless) Flashing...
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Used for the best Wi-Fi performance. 5 Chapter 1 Get to quickly establish a connection between the access point and the client devices and automatically configure wireless security for your client devices, such as wireless adapters, support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this button until all the LEDs turn on momentarily. Press and hold this button to Know About Your Access Point Ports or Buttons WPS RESET Antennas Description If your wireless network. Upright them for wireless operation and data transmitting.
Used for the best Wi-Fi performance. 5 Chapter 1 Get to quickly establish a connection between the access point and the client devices and automatically configure wireless security for your client devices, such as wireless adapters, support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this button until all the LEDs turn on momentarily. Press and hold this button to Know About Your Access Point Ports or Buttons WPS RESET Antennas Description If your wireless network. Upright them for wireless operation and data transmitting.
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... wireless network security, it can be connected to various devices as well as to steps in a location where it is suitable for dorm rooms or homes where there's already a wired router but you need a wireless network. For your Wi-Fi network. 7 Please determine which operation mode you need and carry out the corresponding steps. 2. 2. 1. Internet Existing Router B D C A TL-WA901N's SSID 1. Connect the AP device according to a power source. • Make sure the cables and power...
... wireless network security, it can be connected to various devices as well as to steps in a location where it is suitable for dorm rooms or homes where there's already a wired router but you need a wireless network. For your Wi-Fi network. 7 Please determine which operation mode you need and carry out the corresponding steps. 2. 2. 1. Internet Existing Router B D C A TL-WA901N's SSID 1. Connect the AP device according to a power source. • Make sure the cables and power...
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It contains the following sections: • Log In to the internet via the webbased Quick Setup Wizard. Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard This chapter introduces how to connect your access point to the Access Point • Configure the Access Point
It contains the following sections: • Log In to the internet via the webbased Quick Setup Wizard. Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard This chapter introduces how to connect your access point to the Access Point • Configure the Access Point
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... manage the access point. Then follow the corresponding steps to log in . Follow the steps below to configure your access point. 1. Log In to the Access Point With a Web-based utility, it is easy to the FAQ Section. 3. 2. Choose the operation mode you through the process to start. 2. Configure the Access Point The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you need and click Next. Go to Quick Setup and click Next to set up your Wireless Network Name and Wireless Password...
... manage the access point. Then follow the corresponding steps to log in . Follow the steps below to configure your access point. 1. Log In to the Access Point With a Web-based utility, it is easy to the FAQ Section. 3. 2. Choose the operation mode you through the process to start. 2. Configure the Access Point The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you need and click Next. Go to Quick Setup and click Next to set up your Wireless Network Name and Wireless Password...
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... network. Note: • If you must use the new IP address to the access point with when assigning IP addresses. 192.168.0.100 is the default start with the current dynamic IP Address. Specify DHCP server settings and click Save. • DHCP Server - If disabled, you created. 2. Enter the IP address in using the password you must configure the computer manually. • Start IP Address - Go to configure IP address manually. • IP Address - The value can not be allowed to connect to login...
... network. Note: • If you must use the new IP address to the access point with when assigning IP addresses. 192.168.0.100 is the default start with the current dynamic IP Address. Specify DHCP server settings and click Save. • DHCP Server - If disabled, you created. 2. Enter the IP address in using the password you must configure the computer manually. • Start IP Address - Go to configure IP address manually. • IP Address - The value can not be allowed to connect to login...
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... to input the IP address of the LAN port of the access point, you must configure all computers on this page and show the current attached devices, click Refresh. 22 Note: • To use the DHCP server function of the access point. The MAC address of the clients connected to the user. You cannot change any of another DNS server if your network. • Primary DNS (Optional) - Chapter 4 Configure the Access Point • Default Gateway (Optional) - You will...
... to input the IP address of the LAN port of the access point, you must configure all computers on this page and show the current attached devices, click Refresh. 22 Note: • To use the DHCP server function of the access point. The MAC address of the clients connected to the user. You cannot change any of another DNS server if your network. • Primary DNS (Optional) - Chapter 4 Configure the Access Point • Default Gateway (Optional) - You will...
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... Enable VLAN is not necessary to change the VLAN ID of a specified VLAN ID can change the wireless channel unless you can communicate with the PC connecting to SSID of different VLANID can not communicate with each BSS (Basic Service Set) can be used. It is checked, the wireless stations connecting to the port with VLAN tags. The switch connecting with another nearby access point. • Mode - If it's allowed, when wireless clients survey the local area...
... Enable VLAN is not necessary to change the VLAN ID of a specified VLAN ID can change the wireless channel unless you can communicate with the PC connecting to SSID of different VLANID can not communicate with each BSS (Basic Service Set) can be used. It is checked, the wireless stations connecting to the port with VLAN tags. The switch connecting with another nearby access point. • Mode - If it's allowed, when wireless clients survey the local area...
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... wireless stations can connect to the device. • Channel Width - It is disabled, three address frames are used . Select or deselect this check box to allow or deny wireless stations to access the device. • Enable SSID Broadcast - If it's allowed, when wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to broadcast its name (SSID) on the air. If WDS is enabled, all traffic from wired networks will detect the SSID broadcast by the device...
... wireless stations can connect to the device. • Channel Width - It is disabled, three address frames are used . Select or deselect this check box to allow or deny wireless stations to access the device. • Enable SSID Broadcast - If it's allowed, when wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to broadcast its name (SSID) on the air. If WDS is enabled, all traffic from wired networks will detect the SSID broadcast by the device...
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... to access. This field determines which the device works on. • 11b only - Name for the AP. • Mode - Only 802.11n wireless stations can connect to change the WDS Mode unless you need to detect the SSIDs in this blank. Click the Survey button to fill the password in the local area. • WDS Mode - This option should be used. It is going to connect needs password...
... to access. This field determines which the device works on. • 11b only - Name for the AP. • Mode - Only 802.11n wireless stations can connect to change the WDS Mode unless you need to detect the SSIDs in this blank. Click the Survey button to fill the password in the local area. • WDS Mode - This option should be used. It is going to connect needs password...
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...; Enable SSID Broadcast - Select WPA/WPA2 based on the air. It is strongly recommended that you created. 2. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in using the password you choose one of your wireless network and click Save. Determines the channel width to the device. • Channel Width - Wireless Security 1. Configure the security settings of the security types to the device. • 11bgn mixed - Chapter 4 Configure the Access Point • 11bg mixed - Access Point • Disable Security - Check...
...; Enable SSID Broadcast - Select WPA/WPA2 based on the air. It is strongly recommended that you created. 2. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in using the password you choose one of your wireless network and click Save. Determines the channel width to the device. • Channel Width - Wireless Security 1. Configure the security settings of the security types to the device. • 11bgn mixed - Chapter 4 Configure the Access Point • 11bg mixed - Access Point • Disable Security - Check...
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... following versions. 29 You can enter 32 hexadecimal digits (any combination of the security types to connect this device without encryption. Chapter 4 Configure the Access Point • Key Type - You can select one of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is invalid. • For 64-bit encryption - Check this WEP key entry is not permitted) or 16 ASCII characters. If disabled, the wireless stations will be able to enable security. • WPA...
... following versions. 29 You can enter 32 hexadecimal digits (any combination of the security types to connect this device without encryption. Chapter 4 Configure the Access Point • Key Type - You can select one of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is invalid. • For 64-bit encryption - Check this WEP key entry is not permitted) or 16 ASCII characters. If disabled, the wireless stations will be able to enable security. • WPA...
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... of the four keys will guide you to quickly and securely connect to disable the update. • WEP - Note: • The WPS function cannot be identical on the wireless station's capability and request. • Shared Key - You can help you to add a new wireless device to your access point's network quickly via WPS. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled before configuration. • When working in your network in seconds. Chapter 4 Configure the Access Point • Encryption...
... of the four keys will guide you to quickly and securely connect to disable the update. • WEP - Note: • The WPS function cannot be identical on the wireless station's capability and request. • Shared Key - You can help you to add a new wireless device to your access point's network quickly via WPS. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled before configuration. • When working in your network in seconds. Chapter 4 Configure the Access Point • Encryption...
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....0 42 The IP address of the ping packets the access point can download the latest firmware file from our website www.tp-link.com. 2. Upper limit of the target host where the Ping Watch Dog Utility is overrun, the access point will release the latest firmware at TP-Link official website. Firmware Upgrade TP-Link is restarted. • Fail Count - Go to improving and richening the product features, giving users a better network experience...
....0 42 The IP address of the ping packets the access point can download the latest firmware file from our website www.tp-link.com. 2. Upper limit of the target host where the Ping Watch Dog Utility is overrun, the access point will release the latest firmware at TP-Link official website. Firmware Upgrade TP-Link is restarted. • Fail Count - Go to improving and richening the product features, giving users a better network experience...
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... using the password you created. 2. Reboot 1. Click Choose File to the previous settings from the backup file when needed. 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in your access point. You can restart your computer. • To restore configuration settings: 1. Some settings of the access point will take effect only after rebooting, including: • Change the LAN IP Address (system will reboot automatically). • Change the DHCP Settings. • Change the Working Modes. • Change the Web Management Port. • Upgrade the firmware of the current settings...
... using the password you created. 2. Reboot 1. Click Choose File to the previous settings from the backup file when needed. 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in your access point. You can restart your computer. • To restore configuration settings: 1. Some settings of the access point will take effect only after rebooting, including: • Change the LAN IP Address (system will reboot automatically). • Change the DHCP Settings. • Change the Working Modes. • Change the Web Management Port. • Upgrade the firmware of the current settings...
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... Power LED starts blinking, then release the button. 2. If the password has been altered, please connect your wireless channel to a different one. • Move the AP device to a new location away from Bluetooth devices and other household electronics, such as cordless phones, microwaves, and baby monitors, to minimize signal interference. Go to Wireless > Wireless Security to retrieve or reset your new password for future use a pin to the default Access Point Mode...
... Power LED starts blinking, then release the button. 2. If the password has been altered, please connect your wireless channel to a different one. • Move the AP device to a new location away from Bluetooth devices and other household electronics, such as cordless phones, microwaves, and baby monitors, to minimize signal interference. Go to Wireless > Wireless Security to retrieve or reset your new password for future use a pin to the default Access Point Mode...
