TP-Link TL-WA5110G manual 8 Point to Point Bridge

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Figure 5-8 Point to Point Bridge

network. Also, you can extend the range of the wireless network with wireless antenna accessories.

¾Bridge (Point to Point) - This mode bridges the AP and another AP also in bridge mode to connect two wired LANs. Please input the MAC address of the other AP in the field of MAC of AP. AP function can startup also.

•With AP mode: If you select this option, you AP will also support AP mode when it is in Bridge (Point to Point) mode.

Here is an example of how to configure Point-to-Point Bridge. Please do the following:

Figure 5-8 Point to Point Bridge

1.Configure the TL-WA5110G (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode.

2.Configure the TL-WA5110G (AP2) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. AP1 must have AP2’s MAC address in its MAC Address field and AP2 must have AP1’s MAC address in its MAC Address field.

3.Configure and verify the following parameters for both access points:

•Both use the same Channel and security settings if security is in use.

Verify connectivity across the LAN 1 and LAN 2. A computer on either LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers of any other PCs or servers connected to LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2.

¾Bridge (Point to Multi-Point)- This mode bridges the AP and up to 6 APs also in bridge mode to connect two or more wired LANs. Please input the MAC address of other APs in the field of MAC of AP1 to MAC of AP6. AP function can startup also.

•With AP mode: If you select this option, you AP will also support AP mode when it is in Bridge (Point to Multi-Point) mode.

Here is an example of how to configure multi-point bridging. Please do the following:

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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 Country General authorization required for outdoor useand public service National Restrictions 2400.0-2483.5 MHzEN623112008 Product Description 54 M High Power Wireless Access PointETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1 ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.12008 & ETSI EN 301 489-17 EN60950-12006CONTENTS 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 Indication Chapter 2. Hardware Installation2.1. The Front Panel 2.2. The Rear Panel2.4. Environment Requirements 2.5. Connecting the DeviceEnsure the AP is powered on before it restarts completely 2.3. System 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 Login4. Traffic Statistics IP address and Subnet Mask 2. WirelessSSID, Channel, Mode, Wireless MAC address, and IP address 3. WAN 1. LAN4.5.1 LAN 4.3 Quick Setup4.4 Operation Mode 4.5 Network4.5.2 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 2 If you click Save, the router will prompt you to reboot 4.6 Wireless4.6.1 Basic Settings 1 Only the PC on your LAN can use the Clone MAC Address To featureThe 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 ¾ WEP - Select 802.11 WEP security Figure 4-15 Wireless Security2. Shared Key - Select 802.11 Shared Key authentication 3. Open System - Select 802.11 Open System authentication4.6.4 MAC Filtering To set up an entry, follow these instructions Figure 4-16 Wireless MAC address Filtering¾ Status - The status of this entry either Enabled or Disabled ¾ Description - A simple description of the wireless station6. 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 To add or modify a Domain Filtering entry, follow these instructions Click the Enabled All button to make all entries enabledFigure 4-39 Domain Filtering Figure 4-40 Add or Modify a Domain Filtering entry4.10.4 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 time will be lost if the router is turned off 1. Select Using Daylight Saving Time2 The router will reboot after the Upgrading is finished 4.13.2 Firmware4.13.3 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 ICMP 4.13.11 StatisticsStatistics Table BytesClick 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 Clear ALL to clear all the logs 5.9.8 SyslogClick Save when finished Click Clear All to clear all Figure 5-32 System LogAppendix 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 Physical and Environment Appendix C SpecificationsWireless GeneralAppendix D Glossary