Configuring the Device
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Configuration for Point-to-Point Connection
Two devices are needed for this application.
After successfully logging in, configure the other TL-WA7210N according to The
Client Setting.
Configuration for Bridge with AP
After basic configuration of operation mode, click Wireless > Antenna
Alignment, you can change your CPE’s direction according to the parameters
shown in this page to get a better signal strength.
Appendix 1: External Antenna Installation
If you have an external antenna with the RP-SMA(female) port, you could
connect it to the RP-SMA port of your CPE directly.
If you don’t have any external antennas, you are recommended to use TP-LINK
products for outdoor solution. You could choose TL-ANT2424B (external
antenna), TL-ANT24SP (Surge Protector), and TL-ANT200PT (Pigtail Cable) to
connect as the following steps:
TL-ANT200PT
TL-ANT24SP
TL-ANT2424B
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Connect one side of the TL-ANT24SP to the RP-SMA port of your CPE
through the TL-ANT200PT.
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Connect the other side of the TL-ANT24SP to the TL-ANT2424B.
External Antenna Connection
Configure the External Antenna
You will need to assign your computer a Static IP address within the same
range as the AP’s IP address. See the Appendix 2: Troubleshooting - T3 if you
need assistance.
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Open your web browser, type in http://192.168.0.254 in the address field and
press Enter
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A dialog box will prompt you for the User name and Password. Enter the default
values (both are admin) and click OK.
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Configure the External Antenna. Click Wireless >Wireless Advanced, select
External Antenna, then click Save.
Appendix 2: Troubleshooting
T1. How do I restore my AP’s configuration to its factory default settings?
With the AP powered on, press and hold the RESET button for about 8 seconds before
releasing it.
T2. What can I do if I forget my password?
Once the AP is reset, the current configuration settings will be lost and you
will need to reconfigure the router.
1) Restore the AP’s configuration to its factory default settings. If you don’t know how
to do that, please refer to previous section T1;
2) Use the default user name and password: admin, admin;
3) Try to reconfigure your AP by following the instructions of this QIG.
T3. What can I do if I cannot access the web-based configuration page?
Restore the AP’s configuration to its factory default settings according to previous
section T1, then assign a static IP address 192.168.0.100 for your computer following
the steps below or referring to 2 Configuring the Computer.
For Windows 7 OS
Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Click View network status and tasks >
Change adapter settings, right-click Local Area Connection, select Properties and
then double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Select Use the following
IP address, enter 192.168.1.100 into the IP address field, 255.255.255.0 into the
Subnet mask field, select Use the following DNS server addresses, enter the DNS
server address provided by your ISP or network administrator. Click OK.
For Windows XP OS
Go to Start > Control Panel. Click Network and Internet Connections > Network
Connections, right-click Local Area Connection, select Properties and then
double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Select Use the following IP address, enter
192.168.1.100 into the IP address field, 255.255.255.0 into the Subnet mask field,
select Use the following DNS server addresses, enter the DNS server address
provided by your ISP or network administrator. Click OK.
LAN
GND RESET
The AP Setting
The Client Setting
Select Access Point for the operation mode, then click Next.
Create an easy-to-remember name for your wireless network. Here we take
TP-LINK_211010 for example. Select Most Secure (WPA/WPA2-PSK)
mode and enter a wireless password below to prevent unauthorized access
to your AP. Click Next.
The Network Setting page will appear then. It is recommended that you keep the
default settings on this page. Click Next.
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2
3
Antenna Alignment
Please confirm the configurations you have set, then click Finish/Reboot button to
make all configuraions take effect. If anything is wrong, please go BACK to reset.
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Select Client for the operation mode, then click Next.
Click Survey button to scan the wireless networks, and choose the SSID
(TP-LINK_211010) of the first AP you have configured. Click Next.
Change LAN IP Address of the Client from 192.168.0.254 to 192.168.0.X (X can
be any number from 2 to 253) to avoid an IP conflict with the root AP. Here we
take 192.168.0.2 for example. Click Next.
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Select Bridge with AP for the Operation Mode, then click Next.
Click Survey button to scan the wireless networks, choose the remote AP
that you want to combine with, enter the password of the remote network,
then click Next.
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Please confirm the configurations you have set, then click Finish/Reboot button to
make all configuraions take effect. If anything is wrong, please go BACK to reset.
5
Create a name for the Local Wireless Network. The security settings for the local
network will be set the same as the remote AP by default. Click Next.
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Please confirm the configurations you have set, then click Finish/Reboot button
to make all configuraions take effect. If anything is wrong, please go BACK to reset.
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The Network Setting page will appear then. Check the Lan IP Address of the device
to make sure that there’s no IP conflict in the network and click Next to continue.
