TP-Link TL-WA901ND User manual

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Quick Installation Guide
Wireless N Access Point
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CONTENTS
01 / English
06 / Български
11 / Čeština
16 / Eesti
21 / Ԕɚɡɚԕɲɚ
26 / Latviešu
31 / Lietuvių
36 / Magyar
41 / Polski
46 / Русский язык
51 / Română
56 / Slovenčina
61 / Srpski jezik/Српски језик
66 / Українська мова
71 / Hrvatski
76 / Slovenski

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Note: TL-WA901ND is used for demonstration in this installation guide.
Before You Start
Which mode do you need? Please refer to the table to choose a proper mode.
Scenarios Operating Modes
You want to convert your wired (Ethernet) network to a wireless network. Access Point Mode (Default Mode)
You are in a Wi-Fi dead-zone or a place with weak wireless signal. You
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Repeater (Range Extender) Mode
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connect it to the Internet wirelessly.
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• Access Point Mode (Default)
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• Client Mode
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. How do I restore the AP device to its factory default settings?
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• Change the computer's static IP address to obtain an IP address automatically.
• 9HULI\LIhttp://tplinkap.net or http://192.168.0.254 is correctly entered in the web browser.
• Use another web browser and try again.
• Reboot your AP device and try again.
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retrieve or reset your Wi-Fi password.
Q4. What can I do if my wireless is not stable?
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