TP-Link TL-WA5110G User manual

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Note
Note Please use only wired network connections to configure the AP.
The power adapter can be directly connected to the AP too. In this way
you can connect your computer directly to the AP with an Ethernet cable.
Turn off all your network devices,
including your computer(s), powe
r
injector and the AP.
Connect your computer to the
LAN port on the power injecto
r
with an Ethernet cable.
Plug the provided power adapte
r
into the DC jack on the powe
r
injector, and the other end to a
standard electrical wall socket.
Connect your AP to the PoE port
on the power injector with an
Ethernet cable.

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Login
Note If the LEDs display abnormally, please check to see if all the cable connectors
(power adapter and Ethernet cable) are well connected to your device.
Solid light
Flashing if the Wireless Radio
function is enabled
Solid light or flashing
Flashing
Turn on all your network devices and then check to see if the LEDs on the AP
display normally as the diagram below describes.
Note You will need to assign your computer a Static IP address within the
same range as the AP’s IP address. See the Troubleshooting T3 if you
need assistance.
Open your web browser and
type in http://192.168.1.254
in the address bar and press
Enter

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Click OK
Click Quick Setup
Click Next
Operation Mode Setting
A
dialog box will prompt you for the
User name 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.
The web management page will
display after successfully logging
in.
User name: admin
Password: admin
This page will then display.
Click Next
Choose the Operation Mode
Type appropriate to your needs

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A. Configuration for WISP Client (CPE)
After choosing the AP Client Router mode on the above page, this page will then
display.
The Username and Password are provided by your WISP.
Click Next
a
Choose your WAN Connection
Type provided by your WISP.
Here we choose PPPoE as an
example
Enter the Username and Password
given by your WISP
Click Next
Enter the SSID provided
b
y
y
our WISP
Click Next
Click Finish
Click Finish to exit the Quick Setup
wizard and wait until the AP completes
rebooting automatically. The changes
will take effect after rebooting.
The AP supports three operation mode types: AP Client Router,
A
P Route
r
and AP.
a) If you want to connect to your WISP, please choose
A
P Client
Router mode and proceed to AǗ
b) If you want to configure a point to point connection, please skip to B;
c) If you want to configure a repeater, please skip to C.
Note
Note

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Click Next
B. Configuration for Point to Point Connection
1) The AP Setting
After successfully logging in, configure the other TL-WA5110G by following the steps
below.
2) The Client Setting
Click Finish to exit the Quick Setup
wizard and wait until the AP completes
rebooting automatically. The changes
will take effect after rebooting.
Note Two TL-WA5110G Access Points are needed for this application.
Note You should change the default LAN IP address of the Client from
192.168.1.254 to 192.168.1.X (X can be any number from 1 to 253) to avoid
an IP conflict with the former AP. Here we choose 192.168.1.2 as an example.
Click Next
Select AP
Enter a unique name for your
wireless network; however, choose a
name that is easily remembered by
network users. Here we enter
TP-LINK_88346E as the SSID for
exam
p
le
Select your region from the
drop-down list
Click Finish

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Click Save at the bottom of this page.
C. Configuration for Repeater
The AP will begin rebooting automatically after clicking Save.
Select Repeater
Click Survey
Click Wireless >Wireless Mode
Note
Click Wireless > Wireless Mode
Select Client
Enter TP-LINK_88346E, the SSID
of the first AP you configured
Click Save
Click Network
Enter 192.168.1.2 in the
IP Address field

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Find the BSSID of the remote AP
that you want to repeat, and then
write it down or copy it. Here we
copy the BSSID of ‘TP-LINK’ that
is 00-19-E0-94-51-F4
Enter or paste the BSSID of
the remote AP into the box
under Repeater
This page will then display.
Then click Save at the bottom of this page.
The BSSID is the same as the MAC address.
Note

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Note
T1. How do I restore my Router’s configuration to its factory default settings?
T2. What can I do if I forget my password?
1) Restore the AP’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. How can I do if I want to configure the High Power?
1) Click “Wireless > Basic Settings” to enter Wireless Settings page.
2) If you want to use the high power mode, check the box before “Enable High
Power Mode” and options available of the Power list will be 26dBm Max,
23dBm, 20dBm, 17dBm, 14dBm Min.
3) If you don’t want to use the high power mode, deselect the box before “Enable
High Power Mode” and options available of the Power list will be Max, 1/2, 1/4,
1/8, Min.
4) Click Save to save the changes.
T4. What can I do if I cannot access the web-based configuration page?
1) Configure your computer’s IP Address.
With the AP powered on, press and
hold the RESET button on the rear
panel for 8 to 10 seconds before
releasin
g
it.
Once the AP is reset, the current configuration settings will be lost and you
will need to reconfigure the router.
Hold it in for 8 to
10 seconds

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For Windows XP OS
Go to Start > Control Panel,
you will then see the
following page.
Click Network and Internet
Connections
Click Properties
Right-click Local
Area Connection
Click Network
Connections

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Select Use the following
IP address
Enter the 192.168.1.100 into the
IP address field, 255.255.255.0
into the Subnet mask field
Enter the DNS server address
provided by your ISP or network
administrator
Select Use the following
DNS server addresses
Double-click Internet
Protocol
(
TCP/IP
)
Click OK