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Chapter 4

Configure the Access Point

• Enable

- Turn on/off Ping Watch Dog.

• IP Address

- The IP address of the target host where the Ping Watch Dog Utility is

sending ping packets.

• Interval

- Time interval between two ping packets which are sent out continuously.

• Delay

- Time delay before first ping packet is sent out when the access point is

restarted.

• Fail Count

- Upper limit of the ping packets the access point can drop continuously. If

this value is overrun, the access point will restart automatically.

4. 5. 4. Firmware Upgrade

TP-Link is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving users
a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-Link official
website. You can download the latest firmware file from the

Support

page of our website

www.tp-link.com

and upgrade the firmware to the latest version.

1. Download the latest firmware file for the access point from our website

www.tp-link.com

2. Visit

http://tplinkap.net

, and log in using the password you created.

3. Go to

System Tools

Firmware Upgrade

4. Click

Choose File

to locate the downloaded firmware file, and click

Upgrade

4. 5. 5. Factory Defaults

1. Visit

http://tplinkap.net

, and log in using the password you created.

2. Go to

System Tools

Factory Defaults

. Click

Restore

to reset all settings to the default values.

• The default

IP Address

: 192.168.0.254

• The default

Subnet Mask

: 255.255.255.0

Summary of Contents for TL-WA901N

Page 1: ...REV6 0 0 1910012719 User Guide 450Mbps Wireless N Access Point TL WA901N...

Page 2: ...2 3 Client Mode 8 2 2 4 Multi SSID Mode 9 Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard 10 3 1 Log In to the Access Point 11 3 2 Configure the Access Point 11 3 2 1 Access Point Mode 11...

Page 3: ...s Statistics 38 4 4 7 Throughput Monitor 38 4 5 System Tools 39 4 5 1 SNMP 39 4 5 2 Diagnostic 40 4 5 3 Ping Watch Dog 41 4 5 4 Firmware Upgrade 42 4 5 5 Factory Defaults 42 4 5 6 Backup Restore 43 4...

Page 4: ...are in teal including the menus items buttons and so on The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page For example Advanced Wireless MAC Filtering means the MAC Filtering function...

Page 5: ...Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Access Point This chapter introduces what the access point can do and shows its appearance It contains the following sections Product Overview Panel Layout...

Page 6: ...ork attached storage device to a wireless network The AP supports a host of different functions that make your wireless networking experience more fexible than ever before Now you can enjoy a better i...

Page 7: ...device Off The ETHERNET port is not connected to a powered on device Wireless On The wireless function is enabled Off The wireless function is disabled 1 2 2 The Back Panel The following parts view fr...

Page 8: ...then you can press this button to quickly establish a connection between the access point and the client devices and automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network RESET Press and...

Page 9: ...Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections Position Your Access Point Connect Your Access Point...

Page 10: ...access point Access Point Range Extender Client and Multi SSID Please determine which operation mode you need and carry out the corresponding steps 2 2 1 Access Point Mode In access point mode the acc...

Page 11: ...are lit and stable and use the default SSID and Password printed on the label of the access point to join its Wi Fi network 2 2 3 Client Mode In Client mode the access point connects your wired devic...

Page 12: ...fferent wireless networks and become isolated by VLANs SSID 1 for VLAN 1 SSID 2 for VLAN 2 SSID 3 for VLAN 3 SSID 4 for VLAN 4 VLAN 1 VLAN 2 VLAN 3 VLAN 4 Existing Router Internet C D A B 1 Connect th...

Page 13: ...nection Via Quick Setup Wizard This chapter introduces how to connect your access point to the internet via the web based Quick Setup Wizard It contains the following sections Log In to the Access Poi...

Page 14: ...access point 1 Visit http tplinkap net and create a password to log in Note If the login window does not appear please refer to the FAQ Section 3 2 Configure the Access Point The Quick Setup Wizard w...

Page 15: ...aQuickSetupWizard 2 Select the LAN IP type of the access point or leave the default setting Smart IP for most cases and then click Next 3 Click Finish to complete the configuration Reconnect your wire...

Page 16: ...he AP list and click Connect 2 Enter the host network s password in the Wireless Password field In the Local Wireless Setting section either customize your Local Wireless Network Name and Wireless Pas...

Page 17: ...ices to the Wi Fi network using the access point s SSID and password 3 2 3 Client Mode 1 If you select Client mode the AP will automatically detect wireless networks within its range Find your host ne...

Page 18: ...setting Smart IP for most cases and then click Next 4 Click Finish to complete the configuration Now your wired connected devices can enjoy the Internet surfing 3 2 4 Multi SSID Mode 1 Enable the VLAN...

Page 19: ...r 3 SetUpInternetConnectionViaQuickSetupWizard 2 Select the LAN IP type of the access point or leave the default setting Smart IP for most cases and then click Next 3 Click Finish to complete the conf...

Page 20: ...17 Chapter 3 SetUpInternetConnectionViaQuickSetupWizard 4 Connect your wireless devices to the different Wi Fi networks to be isolated by VLANs...

Page 21: ...r 4 Configure the Access Point This chapter presents how to configure the various features of your access point It contains the following sections Status Operation Mode Network Wireless System Tools L...

Page 22: ...t IP address The LAN IP address of the access point Subnet Mask The subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address Wireless This field displays the basic information or status of the wireless function...

Page 23: ...s point was last powered on or reset Click Refresh to get the latest status and settings of the access point 4 2 Operation Mode If you want to change the mode of your access point after it has been fi...

Page 24: ...Address pool in the DHCP Server will be configured automatically 4 3 2 DHCP Settings 1 Visit http tplinkap net and log in using the password you created 2 Go to Network DHCP Settings 3 Specify DHCP se...

Page 25: ...n you choose Smart IP DHCP in Network LAN settings of the DHCP server is unchangable You will see the page as below 4 3 3 DHCP Client List 1 Visit http tplinkap net and log in using the password you c...

Page 26: ...This value is case sensitive For example TEST is NOT the same as test Channel Determines the operating frequency to be used It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interfe...

Page 27: ...Up to four SSIDs for each BSS Basic Service Set can be entered in the filed SSID1 SSID4 The name can be up to 32 characters The same name SSID must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network...

Page 28: ...dcast its name SSID on the air If it s allowed when wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with they will detect the SSID broadcast by the device Client Mode Enable...

Page 29: ...th root AP If you select Auto then Router will choose the appropriate WDS Mode automatically Key type This option should be chosen according to the AP s security configuration It is recommended that t...

Page 30: ...air If it s allowed when wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with they will detect the SSID broadcast by the device 4 4 2 Wireless Security 1 Visit http tplinkap...

Page 31: ...ion You can select either Automatic TKIP or AES Radius Server IP Enter the IP address of the Radius Server Radius Port Enter the port used by radius service Radius password Enter the password for the...

Page 32: ...any combination of 0 9 a f A F zero key is not permitted or 16 ASCII characters Note If you do not set the key the wireless security function is still disabled even if you have selected Shared Key as...

Page 33: ...key update interval in seconds The value can be either 0 or at least 30 Enter 0 to disable the update WPA WPA2 Enterprise Select WPA WPA2 based on Radius Server Version You can select one of followin...

Page 34: ...pe automatically based on the wireless station s capability and request Shared Key Select 802 11 Shared Key authentication type Open System Select 802 11 Open System authentication WEP Key Format You...

Page 35: ...ability and request WPA PSK Pre shared key of WPA WPA2 PSK Pre shared key of WPA2 Encryption You can select either Automatic Recommended TKIP or AES Wireless password You can enter ASCII or Hexadecima...

Page 36: ...tion for your network in the selected key radio button These values must be identical on all wireless stations in your network Key Type You can select the WEP key length 64 bit or 128 bit or 152 bit f...

Page 37: ...tus as Enabled and click Add Device 2 Select Press the button of the new device in two minutes and click Connect 3 Within two minutes press the WPS button on your client device 4 A success message wil...

Page 38: ...your network by their MAC addresses This function is not available when the operation is set to Client As the configuration is the same in each operation mode here we just take the Access Point for ex...

Page 39: ...e and click Back 7 The configured filtering rules should be listed as the picture shows below Now only client A and client B can access your network 4 4 5 Wireless Advanced The configuration for each...

Page 40: ...twork performance because of excessive packets 2346 is the default setting and is recommended DTIM Interval This value determines the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message DTIM A DTIM fi...

Page 41: ...The running status of the connected wireless client Received Packets Packets received by the wireless client Sent Packets Packets sent by the wireless client Configure The button is used for loading t...

Page 42: ...ith MIB II Select the radio button before Disable will disable this function The default setting is Disable SysContact The textual identification of the contact person for this managed node SysName An...

Page 43: ...5 2 Diagnostic Diagnostic is used to test the connectivity between the access point and the host or other network devices 1 Visit http tplinkap net and log in using the password you created 2 Go to Sy...

Page 44: ...sis result If the result is similar to the following figure the connectivity of the Internet is fine Note Only one user can use this tool at one time Options Number of Pings Ping Size and Ping Timeout...

Page 45: ...es giving users a better network experience We will release the latest firmware at TP Link official website You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website www tp link c...

Page 46: ...Choose File to locate the backup configuration file stored in your computer and click Restore 2 Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting Note During the restoring process do not power off or...

Page 47: ...must be 6 32 characters long and not include any spacing 3 Click Save 4 5 9 System Log 1 Visit http tplinkap net and log in using the password you created 2 Go to System Tools System Log and you can...

Page 48: ...er name and password in the following fields User Name Your mail account name filled in the From field The part behind is included password Your mail account password Confirm The password Enter the pa...

Page 49: ...he address and validation information set in Mail Settings Clear Log All the logs will be deleted from the access point permanently not just from the page Click Next to go to the next page or click Pr...

Page 50: ...tings use a pin to press and hold the Reset button until the Power LED starts blinking then release the button 2 Visit http tplinkap net and create a password to log in Note You ll need to reconfigure...

Page 51: ...it closer to your wireless router to ensure stable performance Less Obstacles Ensure Better Performance Choose a location with less obstacles that may block the signal between the access point and the...

Page 52: ...roduct names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as tran...

Page 53: ...cations However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be dete...

Page 54: ...e applicable technical standards FCC part 15 There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated Issue Date 2019 12 17 FCC compliance informa...

Page 55: ...from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following...

Page 56: ...standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired...

Page 57: ...54 Industry Canada Statement CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Korea Warning Statements NCC Notice BSMI Notice Pb Cd Hg CrVI PBB PBDE PCB 1 0 1wt 0 01wt 2 3...

Page 58: ...information when operating the device We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk Expla...

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