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Chapter 4 Configure the Device

This Chapter describes how to configure your Access Point via the web-based management page. The TL-WA901ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point is easy to configure and manage with the Web-based (Internet Explorer, Netscape® Navigator, Firefox, Safari, Opera or Chrome) management page, which can be launched on any windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a web browser.

4.1Login

Open your web browser. Type in http://tplinkap.net in the address field of web browser and press Enter.

Figure 4-1 Login to the AP

Enter the default values for the User Name and Password (both are admin in lower case letters) in Figure 4-2below. Then click OK or press Enter.

Figure 4-2 Login Windows

Note:

If the above screen does not prompt, it means that your web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.

After a successful login, you can configure and manage the device. There are six main menus on the leftmost column of the web-based management page: Status, WPS, Network, Wireless, DHCP and System Tools. Submenus will be available after clicking one of the main menus. On the right of the web-based management page lies the detailed explanations and instructions for the corresponding page.

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Contents TL-WA901ND Copyright & Trademarks FCC Statement Korea Warning Statements Safety Information Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Product Description 300Mbps Wireless N Access PointContents Factory Defaults Backup & Restore Reboot Password System Log Package Contents Product Overview IntroductionConventions Appearance Main FeaturesFront Panel LED Explanation Name Status IndicationRear Panel  Used as Reset button Used as WPS button TL-WA901NDConnecting the Device Hardware InstallationBefore You Begin Basic Requirements Note TL-WA901ND300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Quick Setup Quick Installation GuideQuick Setup TL-WA901ND300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide TL-WA901ND300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide TL-WA901ND300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide TL-WA901ND300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide 12 Network Setting 13 Quick Setup Finish Login Configure the DeviceStatus Device Status Client WPSBy PBC To add a new deviceMethod One Method Two Add a New Device Method ThreeII. By PIN Click Connect Enter the PINNetwork Wireless Wireless menu Wireless Settings Note TL-WA901ND300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Configure the Access Point TL-WA901ND300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Egress Rule Processing mode of Utag Frames Configure the SwitchPort  Note 13 Wireless Settings in Repeater mode 14 Wireless Settings in Repeater mode TL-WA901ND300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide 15 Wireless Settings in Bridge with AP mode Wireless Security Access Point TL-WA901ND Multi-SSID Client TL-WA901ND300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide WDS Repeater Universal Repeater 20 Wireless Security RepeaterTL-WA901ND300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Bridge with AP TL-WA901ND Wireless MAC Filtering To modify or delete an existing entry To set up an entry, follow these instructionsWireless Advanced Throughput Monitor Wireless Statistics27 The Dhcp menu DhcpDhcp Settings Address Reservation Dhcp Clients ListTo Reserve IP addresses System ToolsTo modify a Reserved IP address To delete all Reserved IP addresses Click Clear All31 The System Tools menu SnmpDiagnostic TL-WA901ND300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Ping Watch Dog 34 Diagnostic ResultsTo upgrade the devices firmware, follow these instructions Firmware UpgradeBackup & Restore Factory DefaultsPassword RebootSystem Log Appendix a Application Example TL-WA901ND TL-WA901ND300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Default Value Appendix B Factory DefaultsCommon Default Settings WirelessT2. What can I do if I forget my password? Appendix C TroubleshootingGeneral Appendix D SpecificationsPhysical and Environment Appendix E Glossary TL-WA901ND300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide