TP-Link AP500 User Manual

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Chapter 2
2. 1. Determine the Mode
Use the following scenarios to determine an appropriate operating mode for your
network needs.
Modes Scenarios
Access Point mode (Default
mode)
You want to be able to access the Internet wirelessly, but this place only has an
Ethernet port (wired network) available. you need to transform the existing wired
network to a wireless network.
Repeater/Bridge mode
You are in a Wi-Fi dead-zone or a place with weak wireless signal. You want to have
a greater effective range of the wireless signal throughout your home or office.
Client mode
You have a wired device with an Ethernet port and no wireless capability, for
example, a Smart TV, Media Player, or game console. You want to connect it to the
Internet wirelessly.
Multi-SSID mode
You want to divide the exsting Wi-Fi network into serveral networks for different
people with different access level and authority, for example, the guests, the host,
the children and the parents.
2. 2. Connect Your AP Device
Follow the figures below to connect your AP device.
Note:
AP500 is used for demonstration in this guide.
• Access Point mode
Wired Router
Internet
AP500’s SSID

TP-Link AP500 Specifications

General

2.4 GHz	Yes
Frequency band	2.4 - 5 GHz
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Receiver sensitivity	11g 54M: -76dBm@10% PER 11n HT20 MCS7: -73dBm@10% PER 11n HT40 MCS7: -71dBm@10% PER 11a 6Mbps:-94dBm@10% PER 11a 54Mbps: -75dBm@10% PER 11ac HT20 MCS8: -66dBm@10% PER 11ac HT40 MCS9: -62dBm@10% PER 11ac HT80 MCS9: -59dBm@10% PER
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate	1300 Mbit/s
Security algorithms	64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Internal	No
Placement	Table
Certification	CE, FCC, RoHS
Product color	Black
LED indicators	Power, WPS
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Processor frequency	1000 MHz
Compatible operating systems	Microsoft Windows 98SE / NT / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1, Mac OS, NetWare, UNIX, Linux
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Antenna features	Detachable antenna
Antennas quantity	3
Package type	Box

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	162 mm
Width	242 mm
Height	44 mm