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802.11n - 802.11n builds upon previous 802.11 standards by adding MIMO (multiple-input multiple-output). MIMO uses multiple transmitter and receiver antennas to allow for increased data throughput via spatial multiplexing and increased range by exploiting the spatial diversity, perhaps through coding schemes like Alamouti coding. The Enhanced Wireless Consortium (EWC) [3] was formed to help accelerate the IEEE 802.11n development process and promote a technology specification for interoperability of next-generation wireless local area networking (WLAN) products.

802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to as Wi-Fi networks.

802.11g - specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology, using OFDM modulation and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with IEEE 802.11b devices, and WEP encryption for security.

Access Point (AP) - A wireless LAN transceiver or "base station" that can connect a wired LAN to one or many wireless devices. Access points can also bridge to each other.

DNS (Domain Name System) – An Internet Service that translates the names of websites into IP addresses.

Domain Name - A descriptive name for an address or group of addresses on the Internet.

DoS (Denial of Service) - A hacker attack designed to prevent your computer or network from operating or communicating.

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - A technology that allows data to be sent or received over existing traditional phone lines.

ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.

MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) - The size in bytes of the largest packet that can be transmitted.

SSID - A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network. For the wireless devices in a network to communicate with each other, all devices must be configured with the same SSID. This is typically the configuration parameter for a wireless PC card. It corresponds to the ESSID in the wireless Access Point and to the wireless network name.

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit or 152-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.

Wi-Fi - A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group promoting interoperability among 802.11b devices.

WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devices communicate with each other wirelessly, which network serving users are limited in a local area.

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) - WPA is a security technology for wireless networks that improves on the authentication and encryption features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). In fact, WPA was developed by the networking industry in response to the shortcomings of WEP. One of the

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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 LED Explanation Name Status Indication Main FeaturesAppearance Front PanelRear Panel  Used as Reset button Used as WPS button TL-WA901NDBasic Requirements Hardware InstallationConnecting the Device Before You Begin 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 delete all Reserved IP addresses Click Clear All System ToolsTo Reserve IP addresses To modify a Reserved IP address31 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 Wireless Appendix B Factory DefaultsDefault Value Common Default SettingsT2. 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
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