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Chapter 4
Congure the Access Point
Note:
• If you do not set the key, the wireless security function is still disabled even if you have selected Shared
Key as Authentication Type.
• You will be reminded to reboot the device after clicking the Save button.
4. 3. 5. Extended Network (Repeater/Bridge)
1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the
access point.
2. Go to Wireless > Basic Settings.
3. Repeater/Bridge operation mode is supported here.
4. Configure the security settings of your wireless network and click Save. The security
options are different for different operation mode.
• Extended 2.4GHz - Enable or disable the 2.4GHz wireless function of the range
extender.
• Extended 2.4GHz SSID - Either use the Copy Host SSID button to automatically copy
the main router/AP’s SSID or enter a new name (up to 32 characters long). This field is
case-sensitive.
• Copy Host SSID - Click to copy the Host SSID. When selected, the extended network
will share the SSID of your host network.
• Extended 2.4GHz Security - Select one of the security options to set local extended
wireless network.
• No Security - This option disables the wireless security.
• WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - This option supports multiple implementation of
the WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) standard, such as WPA and WPA2. It is
recommended.
• WEP - This option is the most basic form of wireless security that can be used
if your client devices can only access wireless using WEP (Wired Equivalent
Privacy).