TP-Link TL-WA5110G manual Product Overview, Overview of the Product, Features

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Chapter 1. Product Overview

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1.1 Overview of the Product

The TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access Point is dedicated to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) wireless network solutions. The TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access Point will allow you to connect your network with other wireless devices wirelessly, sharing Internet Access, files and fun, easily and securely. The high power design will also help you build a more stable link or cover more area whether indoors or outdoors.

The TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access Point provides 3 operation modes for multi-user to access the Internet: AP client router, AP router and AP. In AP client router mode, it works as a WISP CPE and can access the Internet wirelessly via your WISP. In AP router mode, it can access the Internet via an ADSL/Cable Modem, while sharing data wirelessly. In AP mode it can work in various modes, such as Access Point/Client/WDS Bridge/Repeater.

With the most attentive wireless security, the TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access Point provides multiple protection measures. It can be set to turn off wireless network name (SSID) broadcast so that only stations that have the SSID can be connected. The AP provides wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security, and WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, as well as TKIP/AES encryption security. It also supports VPN pass-through for sensitive data secure transmission.

The TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b standards so that the data transmission rate is up to 54Mbps. The wireless transmission range can extend up to tens of kilometers.

The TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access Point is easy-to-manage. Quick Setup is supported and friendly help messages are provided for every step. So you can configure it quickly and share the Internet more quickly and easily.

1.2 Features

¾Complies with IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u standards.

¾Wireless Data transfer rates up to 54Mbps.

¾Supports AP Client Router, AP Router and AP operation mode.

¾High output transmit power and receive sensitivity optimized.

¾Supports Client Router Mode for WISP CPE

¾Supports passive power over Ethernet.

¾Supports Wireless Distribution System (WDS).

¾ACK timeout adjustment for long range transmission, up to 50km.

¾Supports Antenna Alignment.

¾Provides throughput monitor indicating the current wireless throughput.

¾Supports Layer 2 User Isolation.

¾Supports Ping Watch Dog.

¾Supports link speed test.

¾Supports Remote Management

¾Output transmit power adjustable.

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Contents TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access Point 1910010154COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS All rights reservedFCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement FCC STATEMENTCE Mark Warning National Restrictions 2400.0-2483.5 MHz General authorization required for outdoor useand public service CountryETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.12008 & ETSI EN 301 489-17 EN60950-12006 Product Description 54 M High Power Wireless Access PointETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1 EN623112008CONTENTS Configuring the Device in AP Operation Mode 5.6.1 Package Contents Chapter 1. Product Overview 1.2 Features1.1 Overview of the Product 1.3 Conventions 2.2. The Rear Panel Chapter 2. Hardware Installation2.1. The Front Panel Indication2.3. System Requirements 2.5. Connecting the DeviceEnsure the AP is powered on before it restarts completely 2.4. Environment Requirements3. Connect the AP to the desktop PC 3.1. Configure the Device Chapter 3. Quick Installation GuideFor Windows 98 OS or earlier, the PC and AP may need to be restarted 3.2. Quick Setup Please check the connection following these stepsFigure 3-4 Login Windows Figure 3-7 Choose WAN Connection Type The IP parameters should have been provided by your ISP Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Static IPFigure 3-11 Quick Setup - Wireless settings 4.1 Login 4.2 Status1. LAN IP address and Subnet Mask 2. WirelessSSID, Channel, Mode, Wireless MAC address, and IP address 3. WAN 4. Traffic Statistics4.5 Network 4.3 Quick Setup4.4 Operation Mode 4.5.1 LAN4.5.2 WAN Figure 4-5 WAN - Dynamic IP Figure 4-6 WAN - Static IP You should type the following parameters into the spaces providedFigure 4-7 WAN - PPPoE 4.5.3 MAC Clone 1 Only the PC on your LAN can use the Clone MAC Address To feature 4.6 Wireless4.6.1 Basic Settings 2 If you click Save, the router will prompt you to reboot4.6.2 Wireless Mode The device will reboot automatically after you click the Save buttonFigure 4-12 Wireless Mode Figure 4-13 AP List Figure 4-14 Wireless Mode settings in AP Router mode 4.6.3 Security SettingsYou can select one of the following security options 3. Open System - Select 802.11 Open System authentication Figure 4-15 Wireless Security2. Shared Key - Select 802.11 Shared Key authentication ¾ WEP - Select 802.11 WEP security4.6.4 MAC Filtering ¾ Description - A simple description of the wireless station Figure 4-16 Wireless MAC address Filtering¾ Status - The status of this entry either Enabled or Disabled To set up an entry, follow these instructions6. Click the Save button to save this entry 4.6.6 Distance Setting 4.6.5 Wireless StatisticsThis page will be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds 4.6.7 Antenna Alignment 4.6.8 Throughput Monitor4.7.1 DHCP Settings 4.7 DHCP4.7.2 DHCP Clients List 4.7.3 Address Reservation To Reserve IP addresses4.8 Wireless settings 4.9 Forwarding 4.9.1 Virtual ServersTo setup a virtual server entry, please take the following steps 4.9.2 Port Triggering 4.9.3 DMZ 4.9.4 UPnP 4.10Security 4.10.1 Firewall4.10.2 IP Address Filtering 4.10.3 Domain Filtering Figure 4-40 Add or Modify a Domain Filtering entry Click the Enabled All button to make all entries enabledFigure 4-39 Domain Filtering To add or modify a Domain Filtering entry, follow these instructions4.10.4 MAC Address Filtering 4.10.5 Advanced Security Figure 4-43 Advanced Security settings 4.11Static Routing To add static routing entries4.12Dynamic DNS 4.12.1 Dyndns.org DDNS4.12.2 Oray.net DDNS 4.12.3 Comexe.cn DDNS 4.13System Tools 4.13.1 Time4.13.2 Firmware 1. Select Using Daylight Saving Time2 The router will reboot after the Upgrading is finished 2 The time will be lost if the router is turned off4.13.4 Backup & Restore 4.13.3 Factory Defaults4.13.5 Ping Watch Dog 4.13.6 Speed Test 4.13.7 Reboot 4.13.8 Password 4.13.9 Syslog4.13.10 Remote Management Bytes 4.13.11 StatisticsStatistics Table ICMPTCP SYN Tx Click the Refresh button to refresh immediately5.1 Login Chapter 5. Configuring the Device in AP Operation Mode5.2 Status 5.4 Operation Mode 5.3 Quick Setup5.5 Network 5.6.1 Basic Settings 5.6 Wireless3) The device will reboot automatically after clicking Save 5.6.2 Wireless Mode Page If the available AP can’t support with WDS, you may select Client mode without WDS or Universal Repeater mode to associate with the AP Figure 5-8 Point to Point Bridge Page 5.6.3 Security Settings the wireless network with wireless antenna accessoriesFigure 5-11 Wireless Security 5.6.4 MAC Filtering Figure 5-12 Wireless MAC address Filtering Figure 5-13 Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry6. Click the Save button to save this entry 5.6.5 Wireless Statistics 5.6.6 Distance Setting5.6.7 Antenna Alignment 5.6.8 Throughput Monitor 5.7 DHCP5.7.1 DHCP Settings 5.7.2 DHCP Clients List5.7.3 Address Reservation 5.8 Wireless settings 5.9 System Tools 5.9.1 Firmware5.9.2 Factory Defaults 5.9.3 Backup & Restore5.9.5 Speed Test 5.9.4 Ping Watch Dog2. Wrong process will lead the device unmanaged Figure 5-29 Speed Test 5.9.6 Reboot 5.9.7 PasswordFigure 5-32 System Log 5.9.8 SyslogClick Save when finished Click Clear All to clear all Click Clear ALL to clear all the logsAppendix A FAQ 3. I want to use Netmeeting, what do I need to do? 4. I want to build a Web Server on the LAN, what should I do? 5. The wireless stations cannot connect to the router Appendix B Configuring the PCs 1. Configure TCP/IP component¾ Setting IP address automatically Now you have two ways to configure the TCP/IP protocol below¾ Setting IP address manually Click OK to keep your settings General Appendix C SpecificationsWireless Physical and EnvironmentAppendix D Glossary