TP-Link AP500 User Manual

5
Chapter 1
LED Explanation
Name Status Indication
(Wireless 2.4GHz)
On
The wireless 2.4GHz band is working properly (in AP/Multi-SSID
mode).
The host AP’s 2.4GHz network is selected (in Repeater/Bridge/Client
mode).
Off
The wireless 2.4GHz band is disabled (in AP/Multi-SSID mode).
The host AP’s 2.4GHz is not selected (in Repeater/Bridge/Client
mode).
(Wireless 5GHz)
On
The wireless 5GHz band is working properly (in AP/Multi-SSID mode).
The host AP’s 5GHz network is selected (in Repeater/Bridge/Client
mode).
Off
The wireless 5GHz band is disabled (in AP/Multi-SSID mode).
The host AP’s 5GHz is not selected (in Repeater/Bridge/Client mode).
(LAN)
On A device is connected to the Ethernet port.
Off No device is connected to the Ethernet port.
(WPS)
Slow blinking WPS connection is in process.
On WPS connection is successful. It will turn off after 5 minutes.
Quick blinking WPS connection is failed.
Solid orange The signal strength is too weak (in Repeater/Bridge/Client mode).
Off
The device is disconnected from the host network (in Repeater/
Bridge/Client mode).
Note:
After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep on for about 5 minutes
and then turn off.
1. 3. 2. The Back Panel
The AP device’s back panel shows the connection ports, buttons and antennas. Refer to
the following for detailed instructions (view from left to right).

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