TP-Link TL-WA5110G User manual

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TL-WA5110G
54M High Power Wireless Access Point
Rev: 1.0.0
1910010154

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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. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only
Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

National Restrictions
2400.0-2483.5 MHz
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria General authorization required for outdoor use
and public service
France
Outdoor use limited to 10
mW e.i.r.p. within the
band 2454-2483.5 MHz
Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4
GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to
allow current relaxed regulation. Full
implementation planned 2012
Italy If used outside of own premises, general
authorization is required
Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and
service supply(not for spectrum)
Norway Implemented
This subsection does not apply for the
geographical area within a radius of 20 km from
the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Russian
Federation
Only for indoor applications
Note: It’s not used outdoors in France.

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan,
Shenzhen, P. R. China
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: 54 M High Power Wireless Access Point
Model No.: TL-WA5110G
Trademark: TP-LINK
We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical
regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:
Directives 1999/5/EC
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents:
ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1:2008 & ETSI EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2:2008
EN60950-1:2006
EN62311:2008
Directives 2004/108/EC
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents
EN 55022:2006+A1:2007
EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
EN 61000-3-2:2006
EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005
Directives 2006/95/EC
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents
EN60950-1:2006
Person is responsible for marking this declaration:
Zhao Jianjun
Director of International Business

CONTENTS
Package Contents....................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1. Product Overview .................................................................................................. 2
1.1 Overview of the Product.................................................................................................. 2
1.2 Features.......................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Conventions.................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2. Hardware Installation ............................................................................................ 4
2.1. The Front Panel .............................................................................................................. 4
2.2. The Rear Panel............................................................................................................... 4
2.3. System Requirements..................................................................................................... 5
2.4. Environment Requirements ............................................................................................ 5
2.5. Connecting the Device.................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide........................................................................................ 7
3.1. Configure the Device ...................................................................................................... 7
3.2. Quick Setup .................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 4. Configuring the Device in AP Client Router & AP Router Operation Mode.... 13
4.1 Login............................................................................................................................. 13
4.2 Status............................................................................................................................ 13
4.3 Quick Setup .................................................................................................................. 15
4.4 Operation Mode ............................................................................................................ 15
4.5 Network......................................................................................................................... 15
4.5.1 LAN ........................................................................................................................... 15
4.5.2 WAN.......................................................................................................................... 16
4.5.3 MAC Clone................................................................................................................ 20
4.6 Wireless ........................................................................................................................ 21
4.6.1 Basic Settings............................................................................................................21
4.6.2 Wireless Mode........................................................................................................... 22
4.6.3 Security Settings ....................................................................................................... 25
4.6.4 MAC Filtering.............................................................................................................27
4.6.5 Wireless Statistics ..................................................................................................... 30
4.6.6 Distance Setting ........................................................................................................ 30
4.6.7 Antenna Alignment .................................................................................................... 31
4.6.8 Throughput Monitor ................................................................................................... 31
4.7 DHCP............................................................................................................................ 32
4.7.1 DHCP Settings .......................................................................................................... 32
4.7.2 DHCP Clients List...................................................................................................... 33

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4.7.3 Address Reservation ................................................................................................. 34
4.8 Wireless settings...........................................................................................................35
4.9 Forwarding.................................................................................................................... 36
4.9.1 Virtual Servers...........................................................................................................36
4.9.2 Port Triggering...........................................................................................................38
4.9.3 DMZ .......................................................................................................................... 39
4.9.4 UPnP......................................................................................................................... 40
4.10 Security......................................................................................................................... 41
4.10.1 Firewall .................................................................................................................. 41
4.10.2 IP Address Filtering ............................................................................................... 42
4.10.3 Domain Filtering..................................................................................................... 43
4.10.4 MAC Address Filtering........................................................................................... 45
4.10.5 Advanced Security................................................................................................. 46
4.11 Static Routing................................................................................................................ 48
4.12 Dynamic DNS ............................................................................................................... 49
4.12.1 Dyndns.org DDNS ................................................................................................. 49
4.12.2 Oray.net DDNS...................................................................................................... 50
4.12.3 Comexe.cn DDNS ................................................................................................. 51
4.13 System Tools ................................................................................................................ 52
4.13.1 Time....................................................................................................................... 52
4.13.2 Firmware................................................................................................................ 53
4.13.3 FactoryDefaults..................................................................................................... 54
4.13.4 Backup & Restore.................................................................................................. 54
4.13.5 Ping Watch Dog..................................................................................................... 54
4.13.6 Speed Test ............................................................................................................ 55
4.13.7 Reboot ...................................................................................................................56
4.13.8 Password............................................................................................................... 57
4.13.9 Syslog.................................................................................................................... 57
4.13.10 Remote Management ............................................................................................ 58
4.13.11 Statistics ................................................................................................................ 59
Chapter 5. Configuring the Device in AP Operation Mode................................................. 61
5.1 Login............................................................................................................................. 61
5.2 Status............................................................................................................................ 61
5.3 Quick Setup .................................................................................................................. 62
5.4 Operation Mode ............................................................................................................ 62
5.5 Network......................................................................................................................... 62
5.6 Wireless ........................................................................................................................ 63

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5.6.1 Basic Settings............................................................................................................63
5.6.2 Wireless Mode........................................................................................................... 64
5.6.3 Security Settings ....................................................................................................... 69
5.6.4 MAC Filtering.............................................................................................................71
5.6.5 Wireless Statistics ..................................................................................................... 74
5.6.6 Distance Setting ........................................................................................................ 74
5.6.7 Antenna Alignment .................................................................................................... 75
5.6.8 Throughput Monitor ................................................................................................... 76
5.7 DHCP............................................................................................................................ 76
5.7.1 DHCP Settings .......................................................................................................... 77
5.7.2 DHCP Clients List...................................................................................................... 77
5.7.3 Address Reservation ................................................................................................. 78
5.8 Wireless settings...........................................................................................................79
5.9 System Tools ................................................................................................................80
5.9.1 Firmware ................................................................................................................... 80
5.9.2 FactoryDefaults ........................................................................................................ 81
5.9.3 Backup & Restore ..................................................................................................... 81
5.9.4 Ping Watch Dog ........................................................................................................ 82
5.9.5 Speed Test................................................................................................................82
5.9.6 Reboot....................................................................................................................... 84
5.9.7 Password ..................................................................................................................84
5.9.8 Syslog ....................................................................................................................... 85
Appendix A: FAQ ...................................................................................................................... 86
Appendix B: Configuring the PCs ........................................................................................... 90
Appendix C: Specifications......................................................................................................94
Appendix D: Glossary............................................................................................................... 95

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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
¾One TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access Point
¾One AC power Adapter for TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access Point
¾One Power Injector
¾Quick Installation Guide
¾One Resource CD for TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access Point, including:
zThis User Guide
zOther Helpful Information
)Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or
missing, please contact your distributor.

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Chapter 1. Product Overview
Thank you for choosing TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access Point
1.1 Overview of the Product
The TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access Point is dedicated to Small Office/Home
Office (SOHO) wireless network solutions. The TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access
Point will allow you to connect your network with other wireless devices wirelessly, sharing
Internet Access, files and fun, easily and securely. The high power design will also help you build
a more stable link or cover more area whether indoors or outdoors.
The TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access Point provides 3 operation modes for
multi-user to access the Internet: AP client router, AP router and AP. In AP client router mode, it
works as a WISP CPE and can access the Internet wirelessly via your WISP. In AP router mode, it
can access the Internet via an ADSL/Cable Modem, while sharing data wirelessly. In AP mode it
can work in various modes, such as Access Point/Client/WDS Bridge/Repeater.
With the most attentive wireless security, the TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access
Point provides multiple protection measures. It can be set to turn off wireless network name (SSID)
broadcast so that only stations that have the SSID can be connected. The AP provides wireless
LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security, and WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
authentication, as well as TKIP/AES encryption security. It also supports VPN pass-through for
sensitive data secure transmission.
The TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11g and
IEEE 802.11b standards so that the data transmission rate is up to 54Mbps. The wireless
transmission range can extend up to tens of kilometers.
The TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access Point is easy-to-manage. Quick Setup is
supported and friendly help messages are provided for every step. So you can configure it quickly
and share the Internet more quickly and easily.
1.2 Features
¾Complies with IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u standards.
¾Wireless Data transfer rates up to 54Mbps.
¾Supports AP Client Router, AP Router and AP operation mode.
¾High output transmit power and receive sensitivity optimized.
¾Supports Client Router Mode for WISP CPE
¾Supports passive power over Ethernet.
¾Supports Wireless Distribution System (WDS).
¾ACK timeout adjustment for long range transmission, up to 50km.
¾Supports Antenna Alignment.
¾Provides throughput monitor indicating the current wireless throughput.
¾Supports Layer 2 User Isolation.
¾Supports Ping Watch Dog.
¾Supports link speed test.
¾Supports Remote Management
¾Output transmit power adjustable.

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¾Supports PPPoE, Dynamic IP, Static IP Internet Access.
¾Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing.
¾Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing, VPN Pass-through.
¾Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host.
¾Built-in firewall supporting IP address filtering, Domain Name filtering, and MAC address
filtering.
¾Provides WLAN ACL (Access Control List).
¾Supports configuration backup/restore and firmware upgrade.
¾Supports Web management.
1.3 Conventions
The AP or TL-WA5110G, or device mentioned in this User guide stands for TL-WA5110G 54M
High Power Wireless Access Point without any explanations.
Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may
differ from the actual situation.
You can set the parameters according to your demand.

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Chapter 2. Hardware Installation
2.1. The Front Panel
The front panel of the TL-WA5110G consists of several LED indicators, which is designed to
indicate connections. View from left to right. Table 2-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of
the router.
Figure 2-1 Front Panel sketch
LED Explanation：
Name Status Indication
Off No Power
Power On Power on
Off The AP has a hardware error
On The AP is initialising
System
Flashing The AP is working properly
Off There is no device linked to the corresponding port
On There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no activity
LAN
Flashing There is an active device linked to the corresponding port
Off The Wireless Radio function is disabled
WLAN Flashing The Wireless Radio function is enabled
Table 2-1
2.2. The Rear Panel
Figure 2-2 Rear Panel sketch
¾Wireless antenna
¾Factory Default Reset button
¾There are three ways to reset the AP's factory defaults:

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•Use the Factory Defaults function on System Tools -> Factory Defaults page in the
AP's Web-based Utility.
•Use the Factory Default Reset button: Press and hold the default Reset button for 5
seconds, and then the AP reboot after the System led flash 5 times.
•Use the Factory Default Reset button: First, turn off the AP's power. Second, press and
hold the default Reset button then turn on the AP's power, until the system LED lights up
(about 3 seconds). Last, release the reset button and wait for the AP to reboot.
)Note:
Ensure the AP is powered on before it restarts completely.
¾One LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 port for connecting the AP to hub or switch
¾AC power socket: only use the power adapter supplied with the TL-WA5110G 54Mbps
Wireless Access Point, use of a different adapter may result in product damage.
2.3. System Requirements
¾Each PC in the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45
connectors
¾TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC
¾Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later
¾If the device is configured to AP client router mode, you also need:
Wireless Internet Access Service (WISP).
¾If the device is configured to AP router mode, you also need:
Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)
¾One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (you do not need it if you connect the
router to the Ethernet)
2.4. Environment Requirements
¾Do not place in direct sunlight or near a heater or heating vent
¾Do not cluttered or crowded. There should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space on all
sides of the router
¾Well ventilated (especially if it is in a closet)
¾Operating temperature: 0℃~40℃(32℉~104℉)
¾Operating Humidity: 10%~90% RH, Non-condensing
2.5. Connecting the Device
Figure 2-3 is an example of an infrastructure network incorporating the TL-WA5110G. An
Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. To establish an infrastructure
network in AP mode, please take the following steps:
1. You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or
office). Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem.
2. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router. Quickly install the router.
3. Locate an optimum location for the AP. The best place is usually near the center of the area
in which your PC(s) will wirelessly connect. The place must accord with the Installation
Environment Requirements.

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4. Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.
5. Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to the TL-WA5110G AP. Power on the AP.
6. If you are connecting a desktop PC or laptop to your network, install the TP-LINK Wireless
Adapter on the PC.
Figure 2-3
To establish an infrastructure network in AP Client Router mode as Figure 2-4, please take the
following steps:
1. Make sure you are provided with wireless Internet service by your WISP(Wireless Internet
Service Provider).
2. Locate an optimum location for the AP. Try to place your AP in an appropriate position where
it can well receive the signal from WISP.
3. Connect the AP to the desktop PC.
4. Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.
5. Power on the AP and then you can configure the AP on the web-based page on your
computer.
Figure 2-4

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Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide
This Chapter will guide you to configure the AP to function in your network and gain access to the
internet through your ISP immediately after successful configuration. More detailed description of
the AP’s web-based utility and functions can be found in “Chapter 4 Configuring the AP”
3.1. Configure the Device
The instructions in this section will help you configure each of your PCs to be able to
communicate with the AP.
The default IP address of the TL-WA5110G 54M High Power 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 PC to the LAN ports of the AP. There are then two ways to configure the IP
address for your PC.
¾Configure the IP address manually
1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC. If you need instructions as to how to do this,
please refer to 2Appendix B: Configuring the PC
2) Configure the network parameters. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is from 2 to
254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1 (The AP's default IP
address)
¾Obtain an IP address automatically
This method can be available only when DHCP in section 4.7.1 is enabled.
1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC.
If you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to 2Appendix B: Configuring the
PC.
2) Power off the AP and PC. Then turn on the AP and restart the PC. The built-in DHCP
server will assign IP address for the PC.
)Note:
For Windows 98 OS or earlier, the PC and AP may need to be restarted.
Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection
between your PC and the AP. The following example is in Windows 2000 OS.
Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter.
If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure 3-1, the connection between your PC and
the AP has been established.

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Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command
If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure 3-2, it means that your PC has not
connected to the AP.
Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command
Please check the connection following these steps:
1. Is the connection between your PC and the AP correct?
)Note:
The LED of LAN port you link to on the AP and LEDs 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 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of
192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254, the gateway must be 192.168.1.1
3.2. Quick Setup
The following instructions will guide you through a few easy steps to configure your AP and
connect to Internet. With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape®Navigator) utility, it is easy
to configure and manage the TL-WA5110G 54M High Power Wireless Access Point. The
Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser.
Open your web browser and enter the IP address of the AP (192.168.1.1), and a login screen will
display(shown in Figure 3-3).
Figure 3-3 Login the router
Enter admin for Username and Password(both in lower case letters) on the following login screen.
Click OK or press Enter of your keyboard, and the management page will display.

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Figure 3-4 Login Windows
)Note:
If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that your Web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go
to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel
the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.
If the User Name and Password are correct, you can configure the AP using the Web browser.
Please click the Quick Setup link on the left of the main menu and the Quick Setup screen will
appear.
Figure 3-5 Quick Setup
Click Next, and then Choose Operation mode page will appear, shown in Figure 3-6:
Figure 3-6 Choose Operation mode

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)Note:
The AP supports three mode operation modes for multi-user to access the Internet: AP client router,
AP router and AP. In AP client router mode, it can access the Internet wirelessly by your WISP’s
support. In AP router mode, it can access the Internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. In AP mode, it can
access a wireless network by using WIFI. You can configure your device quickly by the following
steps in different modes.
A. When you choose AP Client Router or AP Router mode, take the following steps:
1. click Next, and then Choose WAN Connection Type page will appear, shown in Figure 3-7:
Figure 3-7 Choose WAN Connection Type
The AP in AP Client Router and AP Router mode supports three popular ways to connect to the
Internet. Please select one compatible with your ISP.
2. Click Next to enter the necessary network parameters.
a). If you choose "PPPoE", you will see this page shown in Figure 3-8:
Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - PPPoE
¾Account Name and Password - Enter the Account Name and Password provided by
your ISP. These fields are case sensitive. If you have difficulty with this process, please
contact your ISP.
b). If you choose "Dynamic IP", the router will automatically receive the IP parameters from
your ISP without needing to enter any parameters.
c). If you Choose "Static IP", the Static IP settings page will appear, shown in Figure 3-9:

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Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Static IP
)Note:
The IP parameters should have been provided by your ISP.
¾IP Address - This is the WAN IP address as seen by external users on the Internet
(including your ISP). Enter the IP address into the field.
¾Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it is usually
255.255.255.0
¾Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address into the box if required.
¾Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the boxes if required.
¾Secondary DNS - If your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into this field.
3. After you complete the above, click Next, the Wireless settings page will appear below.
Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Wireless settings
On this page, you can configure the following wireless parameters:
)Note:
The Quick Setup - Wireless page differs in different modes. If you choose the AP Router mode,
you will see the Wireless page as below

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Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Wireless settings
¾SSID - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same SSID must be assigned to all
wireless devices on your network. The default SSID is TP-LINK. This value is
case-sensitive. For example, TP-LINK is NOT the same as tp-link.
¾Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the
wireless function of the router can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the
router in a region other than one of those specified in this field.
¾Channel -The current channel in use. This field determines which operating frequency
will be used.
¾Mode - Indicates the current mode 54Mbps (802.11g), 11Mbps (802.11b). If you select
54Mbps (802.11g), it is compatible with 11Mbps (802.11b).
These settings are only for basic wireless parameters, for advanced settings, please refer to
Section 4.6: "Wireless."
B. When you choose AP mode on Quick Setup - Choose Operation Mode page (shown as
Figure 3-6), you will directly go to the Wireless page as Figure 3-11 above.
Click the Next button. You will then see the Finish page:
Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - Finish
After finishing all configurations of basic network parameters, please click Finish button to exit
this Quick Setup and wait your device reboot automatically. The changes of wireless settings will
take effect after rebooting.