TP-Link TL-WA5110G manual Configuring the Device in AP Operation Mode, Login, Status

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Chapter 5. Configuring the Device in AP Operation Mode

Chapter 5. Configuring the Device in AP Operation Mode

This Chapter describes how to configure some advanced settings for your Access Point through the web-based management page in AP operation mode.

5.1 Login

After your successful login, you can configure and manage the Access Point. There are eight main menus on the left of the Web-based management page. Submenus will be available after you click one of the main menus. The eight main menus are: Status, Quick Setup, Operation Mode, Network, Wireless, DHCP, Wireless Settings and System Tools. On the right of the Web-based management page, there are the detailed explanations and instructions for the corresponding page. To apply any settings you have altered on the page, please click Save.

The detailed explanations for each Web page key’s function are listed below.

5.2 Status

The Status page displays the AP's current status and configuration. All information is read-only.

Figure 5-1

¾Wired - This field displays the current settings or information for the Network, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask.

¾Wireless - This field displays basic information or status for wireless function, including

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Contents 1910010154 TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access PointAll rights reserved COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKSFCC STATEMENT FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementCE Mark Warning and public service General authorization required for outdoor useNational Restrictions 2400.0-2483.5 MHz CountryETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1 Product Description 54 M High Power Wireless Access PointETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.12008 & ETSI EN 301 489-17 EN60950-12006 EN623112008CONTENTS Configuring the Device in AP Operation Mode 5.6.1 Package Contents 1.2 Features Chapter 1. Product Overview1.1 Overview of the Product 1.3 Conventions 2.1. The Front Panel Chapter 2. Hardware Installation2.2. The Rear Panel IndicationEnsure the AP is powered on before it restarts completely 2.5. Connecting the Device2.3. System Requirements 2.4. Environment Requirements3. Connect the AP to the desktop PC Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide 3.1. Configure the DeviceFor Windows 98 OS or earlier, the PC and AP may need to be restarted Please check the connection following these steps 3.2. Quick SetupFigure 3-4 Login Windows Figure 3-7 Choose WAN Connection Type Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Static IP The IP parameters should have been provided by your ISPFigure 3-11 Quick Setup - Wireless settings 4.2 Status 4.1 LoginSSID, Channel, Mode, Wireless MAC address, and IP address 3. WAN IP address and Subnet Mask 2. Wireless1. LAN 4. Traffic Statistics4.4 Operation Mode 4.3 Quick Setup4.5 Network 4.5.1 LAN4.5.2 WAN Figure 4-5 WAN - Dynamic IP You should type the following parameters into the spaces provided Figure 4-6 WAN - Static IPFigure 4-7 WAN - PPPoE 4.5.3 MAC Clone 4.6.1 Basic Settings 4.6 Wireless1 Only the PC on your LAN can use the Clone MAC Address To feature 2 If you click Save, the router will prompt you to rebootThe device will reboot automatically after you click the Save button 4.6.2 Wireless ModeFigure 4-12 Wireless Mode Figure 4-13 AP List 4.6.3 Security Settings Figure 4-14 Wireless Mode settings in AP Router modeYou can select one of the following security options 2. Shared Key - Select 802.11 Shared Key authentication Figure 4-15 Wireless Security3. Open System - Select 802.11 Open System authentication ¾ WEP - Select 802.11 WEP security4.6.4 MAC Filtering ¾ Status - The status of this entry either Enabled or Disabled Figure 4-16 Wireless MAC address Filtering¾ Description - A simple description of the wireless station To set up an entry, follow these instructions6. Click the Save button to save this entry 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics 4.6.6 Distance SettingThis page will be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds 4.6.8 Throughput Monitor 4.6.7 Antenna Alignment4.7 DHCP 4.7.1 DHCP Settings4.7.2 DHCP Clients List To Reserve IP addresses 4.7.3 Address Reservation4.8 Wireless settings 4.9.1 Virtual Servers 4.9 ForwardingTo setup a virtual server entry, please take the following steps 4.9.2 Port Triggering 4.9.3 DMZ 4.9.4 UPnP 4.10.1 Firewall 4.10Security4.10.2 IP Address Filtering 4.10.3 Domain Filtering Figure 4-39 Domain Filtering Click the Enabled All button to make all entries enabledFigure 4-40 Add or Modify a Domain Filtering entry 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 To add static routing entries 4.11Static Routing4.12.1 Dyndns.org DDNS 4.12Dynamic DNS4.12.2 Oray.net DDNS 4.12.3 Comexe.cn DDNS 4.13.1 Time 4.13System Tools2 The router will reboot after the Upgrading is finished 1. Select Using Daylight Saving Time4.13.2 Firmware 2 The time will be lost if the router is turned off4.13.3 Factory Defaults 4.13.4 Backup & Restore4.13.5 Ping Watch Dog 4.13.6 Speed Test 4.13.7 Reboot 4.13.9 Syslog 4.13.8 Password4.13.10 Remote Management Statistics Table 4.13.11 StatisticsBytes ICMPClick the Refresh button to refresh immediately TCP SYN TxChapter 5. Configuring the Device in AP Operation Mode 5.1 Login5.2 Status 5.3 Quick Setup 5.4 Operation Mode5.5 Network 5.6 Wireless 5.6.1 Basic Settings3） 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 the wireless network with wireless antenna accessories 5.6.3 Security SettingsFigure 5-11 Wireless Security 5.6.4 MAC Filtering Figure 5-13 Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry Figure 5-12 Wireless MAC address Filtering6. Click the Save button to save this entry 5.6.6 Distance Setting 5.6.5 Wireless Statistics5.6.7 Antenna Alignment 5.7 DHCP 5.6.8 Throughput Monitor5.7.2 DHCP Clients List 5.7.1 DHCP Settings5.7.3 Address Reservation 5.8 Wireless settings 5.9.1 Firmware 5.9 System Tools5.9.3 Backup & Restore 5.9.2 Factory Defaults5.9.4 Ping Watch Dog 5.9.5 Speed Test2. Wrong process will lead the device unmanaged Figure 5-29 Speed Test 5.9.7 Password 5.9.6 RebootClick Save when finished Click Clear All to clear all 5.9.8 SyslogFigure 5-32 System Log 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 1. Configure TCP/IP component Appendix B Configuring the PCsNow you have two ways to configure the TCP/IP protocol below ¾ Setting IP address automatically¾ Setting IP address manually Click OK to keep your settings Wireless Appendix C SpecificationsGeneral Physical and EnvironmentAppendix D Glossary