User Guide TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point 2x to 3x eXtended RangeTM 2.4GHz 802.11g/b Rev:2.
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FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
EN 60950-1: 2001 ¾ EN 55022: 1998 + A1: 2000 + A2: 2003 ¾ EN61000-3-2:2001 ¾ EN61000-3-3:2001 ¾ EN 55024: 1998 +A1: 2001 + A2: 2003 European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.4835GHz; In France, the equipment must be restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use.
Package contents.............................................................................................................. 1 Chapter 1: About this Guide .............................................................................................. 2 1.1 Purposes.............................................................................................................. 2 1.2 Conventions ......................................................................................................... 2 1.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Package contents The following contents should be found in your box: ¾ ¾ ¾ One TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point One AC power Adapter for TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point One Resource CD for TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information Note: If any of the listed contents are damaged or missing, please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point for assistan
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 1: About this Guide Thank you for choosing the TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point. This AP provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless devices. It adopts 2x to 3x eXtended RangeTM WLAN transmission technology so that transmission distance is 2-3 times of traditional IEEE 802.11g/b solutions, up to 855.36m tested in China. Transmission range is extended to 4-9 times.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 2: Introduction 2.1 Overview of the AP The TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point is the basic building block of a wireless LAN infrastructure. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. The TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point acts as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 2.3 Panel Layout 2.3.1 The Front Panel Viewed from left to right, as shown in figure 2-1, the front panel of the TL-WA501G consists of four LEDs, which is designed to indicate connections. Table 2-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of the AP.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 2-2: Rear Panel sketch -5-
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 3: Connecting the AP 3.1 System Requirements ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector A Ethernet broadband router TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later 802.11g or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the TL-WN510G Wireless Adapter 3.
TL-WA501G Figure 3-1 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide The Example of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA501G -7-
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 4: TCP/IP Configuration After connecting the TL-WA501G AP into your network, you should configure it. The default IP address of the TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point is 192.168.1.1, and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be seen from the LAN. They can be changed as you desire, as an example we use the default values for description in this guide. Connect the local PCs to the LAN ports on the AP.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 4-2: Failed result of Ping command If the result displayed is similar to that shown in figure 4-2, it means that your PC has not connected to the AP. Please check it following these steps: 1. Is the connection between your PC and the AP correct? Note: The LED of LAN port on the AP and LED on your PC's adapter should be lit. 2. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct? Note: If the AP's IP address is 192.168.1.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 5: Configuring the AP This chapter describes each web page's key functions. 5.1 login With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, the TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point is easy to configure and manage. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a web browser. Connect to the AP by typing http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of web browser.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide read-only. 1. Network This field displays the current settings or information for the Network, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask. 2. Wireless This field displays basic information or status for wireless function, including Operating Mode, SSID, Channel, Mode, MAC Address and IP Address. 3. Traffic Statistics This field displays the AP's traffic statistics. 4. System Up Time The time of the AP running from it's powered on or reset.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ MAC Address - the physical address of the AP, as seen from the LAN. The value can't be changed. ¾ IP Address - Enter the IP address of your AP in dotted-decimal notation (factory default: 192.168.1.1). ¾ Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally use 255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask. Note: a. If you change the IP Address, you must use the new IP Address to login the AP. b.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 5-6a: Wireless Settings ¾ Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode - Select the desired wireless mode. The options are: • 54Mbps (802.11g) - Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can connect to the AP. • 11Mbps (802.11b) - Only 802.11b wireless stations can connect to the AP.
TL-WA501G ¾ 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the AP can be used. If your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance. The default region is United States. When you select your local region from the pull-down list, the dialog shown in Figure 5-7 appears. Click OK.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Disable Wireless - The wireless of this AP can be enabled or disabled to allow wireless stations access. If disabled, wireless stations will not be able to access the AP. AP provides five operational modes: Access Point, Client, Repeater, Bridge (point to point), Bridge (point to Multi-point). ¾ Access Point - Access Point mode allows wireless stations including AP clients to access. ¾ ¾ • SSID - Enter a value of up to 32 characters.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 5-8: wireless repeating 2. Verify the wireless security parameters for all access points, if any. 3. Verify connectivity across the LANs. A computer on any LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any of the three WLAN segments. Note: You can extend this repeating by adding up to 2 additional TL-WA501Gs configured in repeater mode.
TL-WA501G • • ¾ 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Both use the same Channel, and security settings if security is in use. Verify connectivity across the LAN 1 and LAN 2. A computer on either LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers of any other PCs or servers connected to LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2. Bridge (Point to Multi-Point) - This mode bridges the AP and up to 4 APs also in bridge mode to connect two or more wired LANs.
TL-WA501G • 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide share files and printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any of the three LAN segments. Wireless stations will not be able to connect to the TL-WA501G Access Points in the illustration above. If you require wireless stations to access any lan segment, you can add TL-WA501G Access Points configured in Wireless Access Point mode to any LAN segment.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 5-12: Wireless Securities ¾ Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, the wireless stations will be able to connect the AP without encryption. It is recommended strongly that you choose one of following options to enable security. ¾ WEP - Select 802.11 WEP security.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 2) For 128-bit encryption - You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 13 ASCII characters. 3) For 152-bit encryption - You can enter 32 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 16 ASCII characters. 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.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 5-13: Wireless MAC address Filtering The Wireless MAC Address Filtering feature allows you to control wireless stations accessing the AP, which depend on the station's MAC addresses. ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ MAC Address - The wireless station's MAC address that you want to access. Description - A simple description of the wireless station. Privilege - Allow means allowing the station to access the AP. Deny means denying the station to access the AP.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 2. Enter a simple description of the wireless station in the Description field. For example: Wireless station A. 3. 4. Privilege - Selects the privileges for this entry, one of Allow / Deny / 64-bit / 128-bit / 152-bit. WEP Key - If you select 64-bit, 128-bit or 152-bit in the Privilege field, enter any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length. For example: 2F34D20BE2. 5. 6.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Key field and select Enabled in the Status pull-down list. Click the Save and the Return button.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide 5.5 DHCP Figure 5-17: the DHCP menu There are three submenus under the DHCP menu (shown in figure 5-17): DHCP Settings, DHCP Clients List and Address Reservation. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below. 5.5.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Primary DNS - (Optional.) Input the DNS IP address provided by your ISP. Or consult your ISP. ¾ Secondary DNS - (Optional.) Input the IP address of another DNS server if your ISP provides two DNS servers. Note: To use the DHCP server function of the AP, you must configure all computers on the LAN as "Obtain an IP Address automatically" mode. This function will take effect until the AP reboots. 5.5.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 5-20: Address Reservation ¾ MAC Address - The MAC address of the PC of which you want to reserve IP address. ¾ Assigned IP Address - The IP address of the AP reserved. To Reserve IP addresses: 1. Enter the MAC address (The format for the MAC Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX.) and IP address in dotted-decimal notation of the computer you wish to add. 2. Click the Save button when finished. To modify A Reserved IP address: 1.
TL-WA501G Figure5-21: 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide AP Wireless Advanced Settings ¾ Disable short preamble - Disable short preamble and use long preamble only. 802.11b mode supports only long preamble and this parameter will be ignored. ¾ RTS threshold - RTS/CTS Threshold, the packet size that is used to determine if RTS/CTS should be sent. ¾ ¾ Fragmentation threshold - The maximum packet size used for fragmentation. Beacon Interval - The interval time between two successive beacons. 5.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Note: When you upgrade the AP's firmware, you may lose its configuration settings, so make sure you write down the AP settings before you upgrade its firmware. To upgrade the AP's firmware, follow these instructions: 1. Download a more recent firmware upgrade file from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com). 2. Run a TFTP Server on a PC on your LAN, and take the file in the TFTP server’s path. 3. 4. Type the downloaded file name into the File Name box.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 5-25: Reboot the AP Click the Reboot button to reboot the AP. Some settings of the AP will take effect only after rebooting, which include: • • • • • • Change LAN IP Address. (System will reboot automatically) MAC Clone (system will reboot automatically) DHCP service function. Static address assignment of DHCP server. Upgrade the firmware of the AP (system will reboot automatically).
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 5-27: System Log The AP can keep logs of all traffic. You can query the logs to find what happened to the AP. Click the Refresh button to refresh the logs. Click the Clear Log button to clear all the logs.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Appendix A: FAQ 1. No lights are lit on the access point. It takes a few seconds for the power indicator to light up. Wait a minute and check the power light status on the access point. If the access point has no power. 1) Make sure the power cord is connected to the access point. 2) Make sure the power adapter is connected to a functioning power outlet. If it is in a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Appendix B: Configuring the PCs In this section, we’ll introduce how to install and configure the TCP/IP correctly in Windows 95/98. First make sure your Ethernet Adapter is working, refer to the adapter’s manual if needed. 1. Install TCP/IP component 1) 2) 3) On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon, click on the Configuration tab in the appearing Network window.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure B-3: Configuration tab 3) 4) • Click on Properties. The following TCP/IP Properties window will display and the IP Address tab is open on this window by default. Now you have two ways to configure the TCP/IP protocol below: Assigned by DHCP Sever a. Select Obtain an IP address automatically, as shown in the figure below: Figure B-4: IP Address tab b. Do not type anything into the New gateway field on the Gateway tab.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure B-5: Gateway tab c. Choose Disable DNS on the DNS configuration tab, as shown in the following figure: Figure B-6: DNS Configuration tab • Setting IP address manually a. Select Specify an IP address on IP Address tab, as shown in the following figure. If the AP's LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1, type IP address is 192.168.1.x (x is from 2 to 254), and subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure B-7: IP Address tab b. Type the AP’s LAN IP address (the default IP is 192.168.1.1) into the New gateway field on the Gateway tab, and click on the Add button, as shown in the figure: Figure B-8: Gateway tab c. On the DNS Configuration tab, click Enable DNS radio, and type your computer name in to the Host field and a Domain (such as szonline.com) into the Domain field.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide click Add button. Shown below: Figure B-9: DNS Configuration tab Now, all the configurations are finished, it will take effect after reboot.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Appendix C: Specifications General Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.11b and 802.11g Protocols TCP/IP, DHCP Ports One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation LAN RJ45 port supporting Auto MDI/MDIX Cabling Type 10BASE-T: UTP category 3, 4, 5 cable (maximum 100m) EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100m) 100BASE-TX: UTP category 5, 5e cable (maximum 100m) EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100m) Radio Data Rate 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps Power Supply 9V~ 0.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Appendix D: Glossary ¾ 2x to 3x eXtended RangeTM WLAN Transmission Technology - The WLAN device with 2x to 3x eXtended RangeTM WLAN transmission technology make its sensitivity up to 105 dBm, which gives users the ability to have robust, longer-range wireless connections.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit or 152-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard. ¾ Wi-Fi - A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group promoting interoperability among 802.11b devices.
TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide Appendix E: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of the TP-LINK TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point, please contact us. E-mail: support@tp-link.com Website: http://www.tp-link.com Add: 3/F., Building R1-B, Hi-tech Industrial Park, Shennan Rd., Shenzhen, P. R.
