TP-Link TL-WA500G User manual

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Assign a static IP address 192.168.1.100 for your computer. Please refer to
the T3 in Troubleshooting guide if you need assistance.
Connect to the Access Point with
the Ethernet cable or via
wireless.The default SSID of the
Access Point is TP-LINK_
XXXXXX. The XXXXXX is the last
6 characters of the Access Point’s
MAC address.
Plug the provided powe
r
adapter into the power jack on the
back of the Access Point, and the
other end to a standard electrical
wall socket.
Note If the distance between the outlet and the Access Point is too long to supply
the power, you can refer to the Power over Ethernet(PoE) solution in
Appendix B: With PoE Setup.

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Login
Open your web browser
and type in 192.168.1.254
in the address bar and
press Enter
Note If the LEDs display abnormally, please check to see if all the cable
connectors (power adapter and Ethernet cable) are well connected to you
r
device.
Turn on all of your network devices and then check to see if the LEDs on the
Access Point display normally as the diagram bleow describes.
Solid light
Flashing
Solid light or flashing
Flashing if the Wireless
Radio function is enabled

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Click OK
Network Setting
A dialog box will prompt you fo
r
the Username and Password.
Enter the default values and click
OK.
Note If the dialog box does not pop up, please refer to T3 in the Troubleshooting
guide. T2 will give you some help if you forget the password.
Username: admin
Password: admin
After successfully logging in, this
page will then display.
You may need to change the
LAN IP address and the
gateway according to you
r
network.
Click Save after you
have completed this
settings
Click Network
Note If you have changed the LAN IP address, please log in to the Access Point
using the new IP address.

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Operation Mode Selection
Access Point Mode
Repeater Mode
Client Mode
The TL-WA500G provides five operational modes: Access Point mode, Repeater
mode, Client mode, Point-to-Point Bridge mode, and Point to Multi-Point Bridge
mode. Please choose an appropriate operation mode for the Access Point.
In this mode, the Access Point will act as a wireless central hub for your wireless
LAN clients, giving a wireless extension for your current wired network.
In this mode, the Access Point can extend the coverage of another wireless Access
Point or Router. The universal repeater mode is for the wireless Access Point or
Router which does not support WDS function.
In this mode, the Access Point will act as a wireless card to connect with WISP.

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Bridge Mode
Operation Mode Setting
Click Wireless Mode
To choose the Operation
Mode, please click Wireless
Choose the Operation Mode
appropriate to your needs.
If Access Point mode is selected,
please proceed to part A;
If Repeater M
please skip to part B;
If Client mode is selec
skip to part C;
If Bridge m
please skip to part D.
ode is selected,
ted, please
ode is selected,
Note If the wireless security is required, please refer to the Appendix A: Wireless
Security Setup to configure the Access Point after finishing the following
operation mode settings.
In this mode, the Access Point can wirelessly connect two or more remote LANs
together.

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Click Save
A. Access Point Mode
Click Save at the bottom of this page. Your setup is now complete.
B. Repeater Mode
Click Save at the bottom of this page. Your setup is now complete.
Select Repeater or
Universal Repeater
Click Survey
Enter a unique name (SSID) for
y
our wireless network
Click Wireless >
Basic Settings
The TL-WA500G is set to Access Point mode by default. The wireless settings can
be changed as follows:
The AP List page will then pop up
in a new window.
Find the SSID of the root Access
Point/Router that you want to repeat,
and then click Connect in the
corres
p
ondin
g
row
The BSSID of the root Access
Point/Router will be automatically
filled into the MAC of AP box
You will then be returned to the previous page.

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Click Survey at the
bottom of the page
C. Client Mode
Click Save at the bottom of this page. Your setup is now complete.
D. Bridge Mode
Select Client
Find the SSID of the Access
Point/Router or WISP, and click
Connect in the corresponding row
The SSID will be automatically filled
into the SSID box
You will then be returned to the previous page.
Select Point-to-Point Bridge
Click Survey at the
bottom of the page
The AP List page will then pop up
in a new window.

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Click Save at the bottom of this page. Your setup is now complete.
Note Please make sure all the bridges are set to operate in the same channel
with different LAN IP address. The Access Points can also send the wireless
signal to the wireless LAN clients if the “With AP mode” option is ticked. For
instructions in Point to Multi-Point Bridge mode, please refer to the User
Guide on the resource CD.
The BSSID of the remote bridge
will be automatically filled into the
MAC of AP box
Find the SSID of another bridge, and
click Connect in the corresponding
row
The AP List page will then pop up
in a new window.

T1. How do I restore my Access Point’s configuration to its factory default settings?
With the Access Point powered
on, press and hold the Reset
button on the rear panel for 8 to 10
seconds before releasing it.
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Hold it in for 8 to
10 seconds
Once the Access Point is reset, the current configuration settings will be lost
and you will need to reconfigure the router.
Note
T2. What can I do if I forget my password?
1) Restore the Access Point’s configuration to its factory default settings. If you
don’t know how to do that, please refer to previous section T1;
2) Use the default user name and password: admin, admin;
3) Try to reconfigure your AP by following the instructions of this QIG.
T3. What can I do if I cannot access the web-based configuration page?
For Windows XP OS
1) Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections
> Network Connections;
Right Click Local Area Connection or Wireless connection > Select
Properties;
2) Double Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the item list.
Select Use the following IP address,enter the 192.168.1.100 as the IP
address, 255.255.255.0 as the Subnet mask;
Select Use the following DNS server addresses, enter the DNS server
address provided by your ISP or network administrator;
3) Click OK button to finish the settings.

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For Windows Vista OS
1) Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > View network status and tasks;
Click View Status at the right side > Properties;
2) Double Click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) in the item list;
Select Use the following IP address,enter the 192.168.1.100 as the IP
address, 255.255.255.0 as the Subnet mask;
Select Use the following DNS server addresses, enter the DNS server
address provided by your ISP or network administrator;
3) Click OK button to finish the settings.
Now, try to log on to the Web-based configuration page again after the above
settings have been configured. If you still cannot access the configuration page,
please restore your Access Point’s factory default settings and reconfigure your
Access Point following the instructions of this QIG. Please feel free to contact our
Technical Support if the problem persists.
More detailed instructions for the IP address settings can be found in the
User Guide on the resource CD.
Note