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Figure 2-1 The Example of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA901ND To establish a typical connection of the AP, please take the following steps:
1.Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router.
2.Locate an optimum location for the AP. The best place is usually near the center of the area in which your wireless devices like PCs, smart phones will wirelessly connect.
3.Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.
4.Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to the TL-WA901ND Access Point. Power on the AP.
5.Then you can connect a desktop PC or laptop to your network. (Make sure your computer or laptop is equipped with a Wireless Adapter and the IP address is configured as obtain an IP address automatically.)
Note:
If you are not so clear about how to connect your devices to the network, please refer to Appendix A Application Example.
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