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HOW TO SET UP A HOTSPOT NETWORK

WITH A TP-LINK WR810N

The TP-Link WR810N is a versatile, compact travel router that can be used to set up a temporary

wired LAN so that you can commission an N4-based Design Studio installation in a location where no

internet access is available.

TP-Link WR810N

In addition to supporting Wi-Fi router and Access Point modes, the WR810N supports two additional modes —

“Client” mode and “Hotspot Router” mode — that allow you to tap into a hotspot’s internet connection.

The difference between these two modes is as follows:

• The “Client” mode creates a network bridge between your hotspot and the TP-Link’s LAN port, so that any

devices connected to the LAN port are on the same subnet as the Hotspot. In this mode, the hotspot acts

as the DHCP server, and you can connect a laptop to the hotspot’s Wi-Fi network and communicate with the

devices connected to the LAN port.

How to Set Up a Hotspot Network with a

TP-Link WR810N

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The TP-Link WR810N is a versatile, compact travel router that can be used to set up a

temporary wired LAN so that you can commission an N4-based Design Studio installation in a

location where no internet access is available.

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In addition to supporting Wi-Fi router and Access Point modes, the WR810N supports two

additional modes -- “Client” mode and “Hotspot Router” mode -- that allow you to tap into a

hotspot’s internet connection.

The difference between these two modes is as follows:

The “Client” mode creates a n

etwork bridge between your hotspot and the TP-Link’s LAN port,

so that any devices connected to the LAN port are on the same subnet as the Hotspot.    In this

mode, the hotspot acts as the DHCP server, and you can connect a laptop to the hotspot’s

Wi-Fi network and communicate with the devices connected to the LAN port.

Diagram of “Client” Mode

The “Hotspot Router” mode creates an entirely new subnet and Wi-Fi network, and uses your

hotspot’s Wi-Fi network as the “WAN” connection.   In this mode, the TP-Link is the DHCP

server and you can connect a laptop to the TP-Link’s Wi-Fi network and communicate with the

devices

on the ethernet LAN port.   It is important to note that if you connect the laptop to the

Wi-Fi hotspot, you will not be able to communicate with the devices on the TP-Link subnet.

Diagram of “Client” Mode

Internets

Hotspot Subnet

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TP-Link WR810N Specifications

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