TP-Link 54Mbps Wireless Access Point TL-WA501G - Table of Contents

Package contents.............................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 1: About this Guide .............................................................................................. 2
1.1 Purposes.............................................................................................................. 2
1.2 Conventions ......................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Overview of this User Guide ................................................................................ 2
Chapter 2: Introduction...................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Overview of the AP .............................................................................................. 3
2.2 Features............................................................................................................... 3
2.3 Panel Layout ........................................................................................................ 4
2.3.1 The Front Panel ......................................................................................... 4
2.3.2 The Rear Panel.......................................................................................... 4
Chapter 3: Connecting the AP........................................................................................... 6
3.1 System Requirements.......................................................................................... 6
3.2 Installation Environment Requirements................................................................ 6
3.3 Connecting the AP ............................................................................................... 6
Chapter 4: TCP/IP Configuration....................................................................................... 8
Chapter 5: Configuring the AP ........................................................................................ 10
5.1 login ................................................................................................................... 10
5.2 Status................................................................................................................. 10
5.3 Network...............................................................................................................11
5.4 Wireless ............................................................................................................. 12
5.4.1 Basic Settings .......................................................................................... 12
5.4.2 Site Survey .............................................................................................. 18
5.4.3 Security Settings ...................................................................................... 18
5.4.4 MAC Filtering ........................................................................................... 20
5.4.5 Wireless Statistics.................................................................................... 23
5.5 DHCP................................................................................................................. 24
5.5.1 DHCP Settings......................................................................................... 24
5.5.2 DHCP Clients List .................................................................................... 25
5.5.3 Address Reservation................................................................................ 25
5.6 Wireless Advanced Settings............................................................................... 26
5.7 System Tools...................................................................................................... 27
5.7.1 Firmware.................................................................................................. 27
5.7.2 Factory Defaults....................................................................................... 28
5.7.3 Reboot ..................................................................................................... 28
5.7.4 Password ................................................................................................. 29
5.7.5 Log........................................................................................................... 29
Appendix A: FAQ............................................................................................................. 31
Appendix B: Configuring the PCs.................................................................................... 32
Appendix C: Specifications.............................................................................................. 37
Appendix D: Glossary ..................................................................................................... 38
A ppendix E: Contact Information..................................................................................... 40