TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point

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2 COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright 2009 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

3 FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference. 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment. Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

4 National restrictions This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below: Country Restriction Reason/remark Bulgaria France None Outdoor use limited to 10 mw e.i.r.p. within the band MHz General authorization required for outdoor use and public service Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012 Italy Luxembourg Norway None None Implemented If used outside of own premises, general authorization is required General authorization required for network and service supply(not for spectrum) This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund Russian Federation None Only for indoor applications Note: Please don t use the product outdoors in France.

5 For the following equipment: TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point Model No.: TL-WA801ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives: Directives 1999/5/EC The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents ETSI EN V1.7.1: 2006 ETSI EN V1.8.1:2008& ETSI EN V1.3.2:2008 EN :2006 EN :1995+A1:2001+A2:2005 EN :2006 Recommendation 1999/519/EC EN62311:2008 Directives 2004/108/EC The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents EN 55022:2006 +A1:2007 EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 EN :2006 EN :1995+A1:2001+A2:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents EN :2006 Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Zhao Jianjun Director of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. China

6 CONTENTS Package Contents... 1 Conventions... 1 Overview of This Guide... 2 Chapter 1 Introduction Product Overview Main Features Appearance The Front Panel The Rear Panel...6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Before You Begin Basic Requirements Connecting the Device... 7 Chapter 3 Configure the PC... 9 Chapter 4 Configure the Device Login Status QSS Network Wireless Wireless Settings Wireless Security Wireless MAC Filtering Wireless Advanced Throughput Monitor Wireless Statistics DHCP DHCP Settings DHCP Clients List Address Reservation System Tools SNMP Diagnostic Firmware Upgrade Factory Defaults...57

7 4.7.5 Backup & Restore Ping Watch Dog Reboot Password System Log...60 Appendix A: Application Example Appendix B: Factory Defaults Appendix C: Troubleshooting Appendix D: Specifications Appendix E: Glossary... 68

8 Package Contents TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point Resource CD, including: This User Guide Other Helpful Information Power Adapter for TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point Power Injector Ethernet Cables Quick Installation Guide PoE Guide Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. Conventions The AP or TL-WA801ND, or device mentioned in this User guide stands for TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point without any explanations. Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may differ from the actual situation. You can set the parameters according to your demand. 1

9 Overview of This Guide Package Contents: Chapter 1 Introduction: Tells what are contained in the box. Gives an introduction for the TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point. 1.1 Product Overview: Introduces advantages of using this AP. 1.2 Main Feature: Introduces main features and their benefits. 1.3 Appearance: Gives descriptions of LEDs, ports and buttons on the front and rear panel. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation: Tells how to connect the AP and the requirements. 2.1 Before You Begin: Gives suggestions for better performance of the wireless network. 2.2 Basic Requirement: Introduces some basic requirements for successful installation and long-term use 2.3 Connecting the Device: Introduces steps to connect the AP. Chapter 3 Configure the PC: Chapter 4 Configure the Device: Tells how to configure the IP address of your PC in order to access the AP. Tells how to configure the AP via the web-based management page. 4.1 Login: Tells how to log on to the web-based management page. 4.2 Status: Gives information about the AP s current configuration. 4.3 QSS Guides how to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. 4.4 Network: Tells how to configure the IP parameters of AP. 4.5 Wireless: Guides to establish the wireless network in different wireless modes and deploy the security features appropriate to your needs. 4.6 DHCP: Introduces how to set your AP to be a DHCP server so that the AP will automatically assign an IP address for your PC. 4.7 System Tools: Provides some useful tools. 2

10 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point. 1.1 Product Overview The TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point is dedicated to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) wireless network solutions. It allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network while also allowing you to connect the wireless devices to a wired environment. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling will be beneficial for your network. With using IEEE n wireless technology, your device can transmit wireless data at the rate of up to 300Mbps. With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2- PSK, WPA- PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point delivers complete data privacy. It supports an easy, web-based setup for installation and management. Even though you may not be familiar with the Access Point, you can easily configure it with the help of this Guide. Before installing the AP, please look through this Guide to get the full information of the TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point. 3

11 1.2 Main Features Features Make use of IEEE n wireless technology Provides multiple encryption security Types including: 64/128/152-bit WEP WPA/WPA2 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Supports Built-in DHCP server Supports MAC address filtering Supports multiple operating modes including: Access Point Benefits Allows your device to transmit wireless data at the rate of up to 300Mbps Secures your data while the data packets are being transmitted Supports dynamic IP address distributing Allows you to control the access rights of the wireless stations, depending on the stations' MAC addresses Makes the AP an ideal solution for your wireless local area network You can create a wireless local area network Multi-SSID Allows the wireless adapter to access to different LANs appropriate to your needs by connecting to different SSID Client Wirelessly connects Ethernet devices Repeater(Universal Repeater) Relays signal between its stations and the root AP for greater wireless range Bridge With AP(Point to Point, Point to Multi-point) Bridges the AP and another AP also in bridge mode to connect two or more wired LANs Supports Firmware Upgrade Supports Remote and Web management You can easily upgrade the firmware to the latest version through the web-based management page Allows you to manage your wireless LAN easily through the web-based management page, while the management by remote computer is also available 4

12 1.3 Appearance The Front Panel Figure 1-1 The front panel of the TL-WA801ND consists of several LED indicators, which is designed to indicate connections. View from left to right, Table 1-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of the device. LED Explanation Name Status Indication Power Off No Power On Power on Off The device has a system error System LAN WLAN On Flashing Off On Flashing Off Flashing The device is initialising The device is working properly There is no device linked to the corresponding port There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no activity There is an active device linked to the corresponding port The Wireless function is disabled The Wireless function is enabled QSS Slow Flash On A wireless device is connecting to the network by QSS function. This process will last in the first 2 minutes. A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by QSS function. Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to the network by QSS function. Table 1-1 5

13 1.3.2 The Rear Panel Figure 1-2 Viewed from left to right, the following parts are located on the rear panel of TL-WA801ND. Wireless antenna:the external antenna is used to transmit and receive wireless data. POWER: The power port connects to the power adapter provided with the TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point. LAN: One LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 port connects to a network device, such as a switch or a router. RESET: The Reset button is used to restore the AP s factory default settings. There are two ways to reset the Access Point s factory defaults: Method one: With the AP powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button (about 5 seconds) until the System LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. And then release the button and wait the router to reboot to its factory default settings. Method two: Restore the default settings from System Tools > Factory Defaults of the Modem's Web-based management page. Ensure the AP is powered on before it restarts completely. 6

14 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Before You Begin Please read this User Guide carefully before installing and using the equipment. The operating distance range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical position of the wireless devices. Factors that can weaken signals by getting in the way of your network s radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. Typical ranges vary base on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or office. For best performance of your wireless network, you are suggested to: 1). Avoid redundant obstacles and interference between the wireless devices. 2). Keep your AP away from appliances with a strong electric field or magnetic field, such as a microwave oven or refrigerator. Place the AP near the center of the area in which your computers operates. 2.2 Basic Requirements Use only the power adapter provided with your AP The electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible Place your AP in a well ventilated place far from direct sunlight, any heater or heating vent Leave at least 2 inches (5cm) space around the device for heat dissipation Turn off your AP and unplug the power adapter in a lighting storm to avoid damage Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or above Operating temperature: 0 ~40 (32 ~104 ) Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Device Figure 2-1 is an example of the typical application of TL-WA801ND in the infrastructure network. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. 7

15 Figure 2-1 The Example of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA801ND 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 PC(s) 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-WA801ND 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.) If you are not so clear about how to connect your devices to the network, please refer to Appendix A Application Example. 8

16 Chapter 3 Configure the PC This chapter will guide you to configure your PC to communicate with the AP. The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Address range without overlap with each other. Manually configure the IP address as * (* is any integer between 1 to 253), the Subnet mask as for your PC by following the instructions below. Connect the local PCs to the LAN ports on the AP and configure the IP address manually for your PCs. 1. Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen), right-click My Network Connections and choose Properties. Figure On the My Network Connections window shown as Figure 3-2 below, right-click LAN (Local Area Connection) and choose Properties. 9

17 Figure In the General tab of Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Figure

18 4. Configure the IP address manually. 1) Select Use the following IP address. 2) Enter * (* is any integer between 1 to 253) into the IP address filed, into the Subnet mask filed and into the Default gateway filed. 3) Click Ok to keep your settings. Figure Verify the network connection between your PC and the AP via the Ping command. The following example is in Windows XP Operating System. 1) Click Start > Run tab. Enter cmd in the filed and click OK. 2) Type ping on the screen that displays and then press Enter. If the result displayed is similar to that shown as Figure 3-5 below, the connection between your PC and the AP has been successfully established. Figure

19 If the result displayed is similar to that shown as Figure 3-6 below, it means that your PC has not connected to the AP. Please check following these steps: Figure 3-6 a) Check to see if your PC and the AP are right connected. The LED of LAN port which you link to on the device and the LED on your PC s adapter should be lit up. b) Make sure the TCP/IP for your PC is right configured. If the AP s IP address is , your PC s IP address must be within the range of ~

20 Chapter 4 Configure the Device This Chapter describes how to configure your Access Point via the web-based management page. The TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point is easy to configure and manage with the Web-based (Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Firefox, Safari, Opera or Chrome) management page, which can be launched on any windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a web browser. 4.1 Login Open your web browser. Type in IP address in the address field of web browser and press Enter. Figure 4-1 Login to the AP Enter admin for the User Name and Password (both in lower case letters) in Figure 4-2 below. Then click OK or press Enter. Figure 4-2 Login Windows If the above screen does not prompt, it means that your web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go to Tools menu>internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it. After a successful login, you can configure and manage the device. There are six main menus on the leftmost column of the web-based management page: Status, QSS, Network, Wireless, DHCP and System Tools. Submenus will be available after clicking one of the main menus. On the right of the web-based management page lies the detailed explanations and instructions for the corresponding page. 4.2 Status Selecting Status will enable you to view the AP s current status and configuration, all of which is read-only. 13

21 Figure 4-3 Device Status Firmware Version - This field displays the current firmware version of the AP. Hardware Version - This field displays the current hardware version of the AP Wired - This field displays the current settings or information for the Network, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask. Wireless - This field displays basic information or status for wireless function, including Operating Mode, SSID, Channel, Mode, Channel Width, Max Tx Rate and MAC Address. Traffic Statistics - This field displays the AP's traffic statistics. System Up Time - This filed displays the run time of the AP since it s powered on or reset. 14

22 If you select Client mode in Figure 4-10, the wireless status in Figure 4-3 will change, similar to the figure below: 4.3 QSS QSS (Quick Secure Setup) can help you to quickly and securely connect to a network. This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by function. The QSS function is only available when the Operation Mode is set to Access Point and Multi-SSID. Here we take the Access Point mode for example. Select menu QSS, you will see the next screen shown in Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4 QSS Operation Mode - Displays the current operation mode of the device. QSS Status - To enable or disable the QSS function here. Current PIN - The current value of the device's PIN is displayed here. The default PIN of the device can be found in the label or User Guide. Restore PIN - Restore the PIN of the device to its default. Gen New PIN - Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the device's PIN. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN. Add device - You can add a new device to the existing network manually by clicking this button. To add a new device: 15

23 If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and device using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. To build a successful connection by QSS, you should also do the corresponding configuration of the new device for QSS function meanwhile. For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of our company for example. I. By PBC If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method, you can add it to the network by PBC with the following two methods. Method One: Step 1: Press the QSS button on the front panel of the device. Step 2: Press and hold the QSS button of the adapter directly for 2 or 3 seconds. Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration. Method Two: The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Step 1: Press the QSS button on the front panel of the device. 16

24 Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Push the button on my access point in the configuration utility of the QSS as below, and click Next. The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration. The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter 17

25 Method Three: Step 1: Keep the default QSS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 4-4, then the following screen will appear. Figure 4-5 Add A New Device Step 2: Step 3: Choose Press the button of the new device in two minutes and click Connect. For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Push the button on my access point in the configuration utility of the QSS as below, and click Next. The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Step 4: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration. 18

26 The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter II. By PIN If the new device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the PIN method, you can add it to the network by PIN with the following two methods. Method One: Enter the PIN into my AP Step 1: Keep the default QSS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 4-4, then the following screen will appear. Step 2: Choose Enter the new device's PIN and enter the PIN code (take for example)of the wireless adapter in the field after PIN as shown in the figure above. Then click Connect. The PIN code of the adapter is always displayed on the QSS configuration screen as shown in the following figure. Step 3: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Enter a PIN into my access point or a registrar in the configuration utility of the QSS as below, and click Next. 19

27 The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter In this example, the default PIN code of this adapter is as the above figure shown. Method Two: Enter the PIN from my AP Step 1: Get the Current PIN code of the AP in Figure 4-4 (each AP has its unique PIN code. Here takes the PIN code of this AP for example). Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Enter a PIN from my access point in the configuration utility of the QSS as below, and enter the PIN code of the AP into the field after Access Point PIN. Then click Next. The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter 20

28 The default PIN code of the AP can be found in its label or the QSS configuration screen as Figure 4-4. You will see the following screen when the new device has successfully connected to the network. a. The QSS LED on the AP will light green for five minutes if the device has been successfully added to the network. b. The QSS function cannot be configured if the Wireless function of the AP is disabled. Please make sure the Wireless function is enabled before configuring the QSS. 4.4 Network The Network option allows you to customize your local network manually by changing the default settings of the AP. Selecting Network will enable you to configure the IP parameters of Network on this page. Figure 4-6 Network Type - Select Dynamic IP to get IP address from DHCP server or select Static IP to configure IP address manually from the drop-down list. IP Address - Enter the IP address of your AP in dotted-decimal notation (factory default setting is ). Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally use 21

29 as the subnet mask. Gateway - The gateway should be in the same subnet as your IP address. MAC Address - The physical address of the AP. The value can't be changed. 1 If you change the IP Address, you must use the new IP Address to log in the AP. 2 If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet with the IP Address pool of DHCP sever, the IP Address pool will not take effect until it is re-configured accordingly. 4.5 Wireless The Wireless option, improving functionality and performance for wireless network, can help you make the AP an ideal solution for your wireless network. Here you can create a wireless local area network just through a few settings. Wireless Settings is used for the configuration of some basic parameters of the AP. Wireless Security provides three different security types to secure your data and thus provide greater security for your wireless network. MAC filtering allows you to control the access of wireless stations to the AP. Wireless Advanced allows you to configure some advanced parameters for the AP. Throughput Monitor helps to watch wireless throughput information Wireless statistics enables you to get detailed information about the current connected wireless stations. There are six submenus under the Wireless menu (shown in Figure 4-7): Wireless Settings, Wireless Security, Wireless MAC Filtering, Wireless Advanced, Throughput Monitor and Wireless Statistics. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below Wireless Settings Figure 4-7 Wireless menu Selecting Wireless > Wireless Settings will enable you to configure the basic settings for your wireless network on the screen below (Figure 4-8).This page allows you to configure the wireless mode for your device. Six operation modes are supported here, including Access Point, Multi-SSID, Client, Repeater, Universal Repeater and Bridge with AP. The available setting options for each operation mode are different from those of the other. 22

30 1) Access Point: This mode allows wireless stations to access this device. Figure 4-8 Wireless Settings in Access Point mode SSID (Set Service Identifier) - Identifies your wireless network name. Create a name up to 32 characters and make sure all wireless points in the wireless network with the same SSID. The default SSID is TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six characters of each device s MAC address). This value is case-sensitive. For example, TEST is NOT the same as test. Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the device can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the device in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance. When you select your local region from the pull-down list, click the Save button, then the Note Dialog appears. Click OK. Note Dialog Limited by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection option. 23

31 Channel - Determines the operating frequency to be used. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. Mode - Select the desired wireless mode. The options are: 11b only - Only b wireless stations can connect to the device. 11g only - Only g wireless stations can connect to the device. 11n only - Only n wireless stations can connect to the device. 11bg mixed - Both b and g wireless stations can connect to the device. 11bgn mixed - All b, g and n wireless stations can connect to the device. Channel Width - Determines the channel width to be used. It is unnecessary to change the default value unless required. Max Tx Rate - Specifies the maximum transmit rate of the device through this field. Enable Wireless Radio - Select or deselect this check box to allow or deny wireless stations to access the device. Enable SSID Broadcast - Select or deselect this check box to allow or deny the device to broadcast its name (SSID) on the air. If it s allowed, when wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the device. To apply any settings you have altered on the page, please click the Save button, and then you will be reminded to reboot the device. 24