About This Guide
Get to Know About Your Access Point
- 1. 1. Product Overview
- 1. 2. Panel Layout
  - 1. 2. 1. Top View
  - 1. 2. 2. Back Panel
Set Up Internet Connection
- 2. 1. Position Your Access Point
- 2. 2. Set Up Your Access Point
Customize Your Network
Manage Your Access Point
FAQ

TP-Link TL-WA1201 User Manual

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REV2.0.0 1910012547

User Guide

AC1200 Wireless Gigabit Access Point

TL-WA1201

Contents

About This Guide .........................................................................................................1

Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1. 1. Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1. 2. Panel Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1. 2. 1. Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1. 2. 2. Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter 2. Set Up Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

2. 1. Position Your Access Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2. 2. Set Up Your Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2. 2. 1. Access Point Mode (Default). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2. 2. 2. Range Extender Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2. 2. 3. Client Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2. 2. 4. Multi-SSID Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Chapter 3. Customize Your Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3. 1. View the Network Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3. 2. Change the LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3. 4. Customize Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3. 4. 1. Customize Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3. 4. 2. Extend Another Host Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3. 4. 3. Customize the Extended Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3. 5. Set Portal Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

3. 6. Use WPS for Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3. 7. Monitor the Traffic Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3. 8. Wireless MAC Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3. 9. Wireless Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3. 10. Throughput Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Chapter 4. Manage Your Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

4. 1. Set Up System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

4. 2. Control LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

4. 3. SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

4. 4. Ping Watchdog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

4. 5. Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

4. 6. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

4. 7. Set Reboot Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

4. 8. Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

4. 9. Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

4. 10. System Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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About This Guide

This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide

provides instructions for quick internet setup, while this guide contains details of each

function and demonstrates how to configure them.

Note: Features available in the access point may vary by model and software version. The access point availability may

also vary by region or ISP. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your

actual access point experience.

Conventions

In this guide the following conventions are used:

Convention Description

Underlined Underlined words or phrases are hyperlinks. You can click to redirect to a website or a

specific section.

Teal Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in teal, including the menus,

items, buttons and so on.

The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page. For example,

Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering means the MAC Filtering function page is under the

Wireless menu that is located in the Advanced tab.

Note: Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.

Tips: Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.

*Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11

specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and

will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects,

and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic,

product location, network complexity, and network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including

rated performance, location, connection, quality, and client condition.

More Info

The latest software, management app and utility are available from the Download

Center at https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/.

The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the

package of the access point.

Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.

A community is provided for you to discuss our products at https://community.tp-link.com.

Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical

Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support/.

Chapter 1

Get to Know About Your

Access Point

This chapter introduces what the access point can do and shows its appearance.

It contains the following sections:

• Product Overview

• Panel Layout

Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Access Point

1. 1. Product Overview

The TP-Link access point, with multiple operation modes, is designed to establish or

expand a scalable high-speed wireless network or to connect your Ethernet enabled

device to a wireless network, such as the game console, digital media adapter, printer,

or network attached storage device. The access point supports a host of different

functions that make your wireless networking experience more flexible than ever

before. Now, you can enjoy a better internet experience when downloading, gaming,

video streaming or with any other application that you may wish to use.

1. 2. Panel Layout

1. 2. 1. Top View

The access point’s LEDs (view from left to right) are located on the top panel. You can

check the access point’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.

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LED Explanation

Name Status Indication

(Power)

On Power is on.

Blinking

once every

second

The system is starting up or the firmware upgrade is in

progress. Do not disconnect or power off your access

point.

Blinking

twice every

second

WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2

minutes.

Off Power is off.

(Ethernet)

On The Ethernet port is connected to a powered-on device.

Off The Ethernet port is not connected to a powered-on

device.

(2.4GHz)

On The 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled.

Off The 2.4GHz wireless band is disabled.

(5GHz)

On The 5GHz wireless band is enabled.

Off The 5GHz wireless band is disabled.

1. 2. 2. Back Panel

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The following parts (view from left to right) are located on the back panel.

Ports or Buttons Description

Power Port For connecting the access point to a power socket via the provided

power adapter.

On/Off Button Press this button to power on or off the access point.

Reset Press and hold this button until the Power LED blinks to reset the

access point to its factory default settings.

WPS Press this button and immediately press the WPS button on another

device to quickly establish a wireless connection.

Ethernet Port For connecting an Ethernet enabled device, such as a router or

desktop.

Antennas Used for wireless operation and data transmitting. Upright them for

the best Wi-Fi performance.

Chapter 2

Set Up Internet Connection

This chapter introduces how to quickly set up the access point.

It contains the following sections:

• Position Your Access Point

• Set Up Your Access Point

Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection

2. 1. Position Your Access Point

• The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or

excessive heat.

• Place the access point in a location where it can be connected to various devices as

well as to a power source.

• Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not

create a tripping hazard.

• The access point can be placed on a shelf or desktop.

• Keep the access point away from devices with strong electromagnetic interference,

such as Bluetooth devices, cordless phones and microwaves.

2. 2. Set Up Your Access Point

There are four operation modes supported by this access point: Access Point, Range

Extender, Client, and Multi-SSID. Please determine which operation mode you need and

complete the corresponding setup.

2. 2. 1. Access Point Mode (Default)

In this mode, the access point transforms your existing wired network to a wireless one.

This mode is suitable for dorm rooms or homes where there’s already a wired router but

you need a wireless network.

Existing Router

Internet

B C

TL-WA1201’s SSID

1. Connect the access point according to Step A to D in the diagram.

2. Turn on the power, and wait until the Wireless LEDs ( ) are lit and stable.

3. Use the default SSID and Password printed on the label of the access point to join its

Wi-Fi network.

Note:

You can surf the internet now. For your wireless network security, it is recommended to change the default SSID (network

name) and the password of your Wi-Fi network. To do so, perform the following steps.

4. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkap.net. Create a password to log in.

Note:

If the login window does not appear, please refer to the FAQ section.

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5. Go to Quick Setup, select Access Point mode and click Next.

6. Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the configuration.

7. Now, reconnect your wireless devices to the new Wi-Fi network, and enjoy the

internet!

2. 2. 2. Range Extender Mode

In this mode, the access point extends the range of an existing Wi-Fi network. This

mode is suitable when you are in a Wi-Fi dead-zone or a place with weak wireless signal,

and you want to have a larger effective range of the wireless signal throughout your

home or office.

Internet WA1201’s SSIDHost AP’s SSID

B A

OR OR

TV Other

Wired

Device

1. Connect the access point according to Step A and B in the diagram.

2. Turn on the power, and wait until the Wireless LEDs ( ) are lit and stable.

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3. Use the default SSID and Password printed on the label of the access point to join its

Wi-Fi network.

4. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkap.net. Create a password to log in.

Note:

If the login window does not appear, please refer to the FAQ section.

5. Go to Quick Setup, select Range Extender mode and click Next.

6. Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the configuration.

7. Relocate the access point about halfway between your host router and the Wi-Fi

dead zone.

Tip: To maximize the signal strength, refer to the FAQ section.

Router Devices

Halfway

8. Now, connect your devices to the access point wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable,

and enjoy the internet!

Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection

2. 2. 3. Client Mode

In this mode, the access point connects your wired devices to a wireless network. This

mode is suitable when you have a wired device with an Ethernet port and no wireless

capability, for example, a smart TV, media player, or game console and you want to

connect it to the internet wirelessly.

Internet Host AP’s SSID

OR OR

TV Other

Wired

Device

1. Connect the access point according to Step A to B in the diagram.

2. Turn on the power, and wait until the Wireless LEDs ( ) are lit and stable.

3. Use the default SSID and Password printed on the label of the access point to join its

Wi-Fi network.

4. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkap.net. Create a password to log in.

Note:

If the login window does not appear, please refer to the FAQ section.

5. Go to Quick Setup, select Client mode and click Next.

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6. Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the configuration.

7. Now, connect your wired device to the access point via an Ethernet cable, and enjoy

the internet!

2. 2. 4. Multi-SSID Mode

In this mode, the access point creates multiple wireless networks to provide different

security and VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) groups. This mode is suitable when you

want your devices connected to different wireless networks and become isolated by

VLANs.

SSID 1 for VLAN 1

SSID 2 for VLAN 2

SSID 3 for VLAN 3

VLAN 1

VLAN 2

VLAN 3

Wired Router

Internet

D A

1. Connect the access point according to Step A to D in the diagram.

2. Turn on the power, and wait until the Wireless LEDs ( ) are lit and stable.

3. Use the default SSID and Password printed on the label of the access point to join its

Wi-Fi network.

4. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkap.net. Create a password to log in.

Note:

If the login window does not appear, please refer to the FAQ section.

5. Go to Quick Setup, select Multi-SSID mode and click Next.

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6. Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the configuration.

7. Go to Settings > Wireless > Wireless Settings to modify VLAN IDs.

8. Now, connect your wireless devices to the Wi-Fi networks isolated by VLANs, and

enjoy the internet!

Chapter 3

Customize Your Network

This chapter introduces how to customize your network.

It contains the following sections:

• View the Network Status

• Change the LAN Settings

• Specify DHCP Server Settings

• Customize Wireless Settings

• Set Portal Authentication

• Use WPS for Wireless Connection

• Monitor the Traffic Statistics

• Wireless MAC Filtering

• Wireless Advanced

• Throughput Monitor

Chapter 3 Customize Your Network

3. 1. View the Network Status

1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2. Go to Settings > Status. Here you can click each icon to view the network information.

3. 2. Change the LAN Settings

The access point is preset with Smart IP, which allows the access point to dynamically

obtain an IP address and gateway from the main router/AP. It is recommended to keep

the default LAN settings to avoid IP conflict with the main router/AP or other devices

on your local network. If it is necessary to change the LAN settings, for example, your

network requires a specific IP subnet, follow the steps below:

1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2. Go to Settings > Network > LAN.

3. Select Static IP, and set the IP address according to your needs.

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Note:

If your access point works in Range Extender mode or Multi-SSID mode, select Use the following IP address and set the

IP address.

4. Leave other parameters as the default settings.

5. Click Save.

Tip:

After setting a static IP address, you can use the new IP address to log into the web management page besides

http://tplinkap.net.

3. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings

By default, the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server is set to Auto. It will

automatically assign valid IP addresses to clients when the DHCP server of the host

router/AP is disabled, and will stop working when the DHCP server of the host router/

AP is enabled so as to avoid IP conflict. You can change the DHCP server settings if

necessary.

Note:

If you disable the DHCP server and there is no other DHCP server within your LAN, you have to configure the IP address

for each client manually.

1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2. Go to Settings > Network > DHCP Server.

3. Enable DHCP Server.

4. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses in the IP Address Pool.

5. Leave other parameters as the default settings.

6. Click Save.

The DHCP server of the access point works when it is set to Enabled, or when it is set to

Auto with the DHCP server of the host router/AP disabled. When it is working, you can

view the DHCP clients in the DHCP Client List, and reserve IP addresses (only in Access

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Point mode and Multi-SSID mode) for specified clients. To reserve an IP address, follow

the steps below:

1. In the Address Reservation section, click Add.

2. Click View Existing Devices or manually enter the MAC address of the client.

3. Enter the IP address to reserve for the client.

4. Enter a description for this entry.

5. Select the Enable This Entry check box.

6. Click Save.

3. 4. Customize Wireless Settings

The access point is preset with the wireless network name (SSID) and password. You

can find them on the product label or customize wireless settings according to your

needs.

3. 4. 1. Customize Wireless Settings

Note:

When working in Range Extender mode or Client mode, refer to Extend Another Host Network and

Customize the Extended Network to customize the extended network settings.

1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2. Go to Settings > Wireless > Wireless Settings.

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3. Click the 2.4GHz or 5GHz band.

4. Customize the SSID and password according to your needs.

5. Leave other parameters as the default settings.

6. Click Save.

3. 4. 2. Extend Another Host Network

• When working in Range Extender mode:

1 ) Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2 ) Go to Settings > Wireless > Connect to Network.

3 ) Enable Connect to 2.4GHz Network or Connect to 5GHz Network and click

Wireless Scanner to find all available networks.

4 ) Select the 2.4GHz or 5GHz host network you want to extend. If the selected

network is encrypted, enter the password.

Note:

If the network you want to extend is on but not listed, please try the following steps.

1. Move the access point closer to your router, and click Rescan in the top-right corner of the list.

2. You can manually enter the SSID (network name) and password of the network you want to extend, and click Save.

5 ) Click Save.

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• When working in Client mode:

1 ) Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2 ) Go to Settings > Wireless > Connect to Network.

3 ) Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz band and click Wireless Scanner to find all available

networks.

4 ) Select the host network you want to extend. If the selected network is encrypted,

enter the password.

Note:

If the network you want to extend is on but not listed, please try the following steps.

1. Move the access point closer to your router, and click Rescan in the top-right corner of the list.

2. You can manually enter the SSID (network name) and password of the network you want to extend, and click Save.

5 ) Click Save.

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3. 4. 3. Customize the Extended Network

Note:

Extended network settings are only available in Range Extender mode.

• To enable or disable the extended network

1 ) Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2 ) Go to Settings > Wireless > Extended Network.

3 ) Extended networks are enabled by default. If you want to disable the wireless

function of a certain band, just clear the Enable checkbox. In this case, all the

wireless settings of this band will be invalid.

4 ) Click Save.

• To change the wireless network name (SSID)

1 ) Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2 ) Go to Settings > Wireless > Extended Network.

3 ) Create a new SSID in Extended 2.4GHz SSID or Extended 5GHz SSID. Or click

Copy Host SSID. The value is case-sensitive.

4 ) Click Save.

• To hide the SSID of the extended network

1 ) Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2 ) Go to Settings > Wireless > Extended Network.

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3 ) Select Hide SSID broadcast, and the corresponding SSID will not be displayed

when wireless devices scan for local wireless networks. You need to manually

enter the SSID to join the network.

4 ) Click Save.

3. 5. Set Portal Authentication

Imagine that you run a small shop and provide Wi-Fi access for your customers. You want

to seize every opportunity to promote your shop, which makes portal authentication an

excellent choice. Customers will be directed to a web page for access verification, on

which your personalized promotion is displayed. Moreover, you can specify a web link

so that the newly connected guest will be redirected to, for example, the official website

of your shop.

Note:

When working in Range Extender mode or Client mode, Portal Authentication is not available.

1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2. Go to Settings > Wireless > Portal.

3. Enable Portal.

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4. Select the effective Wi-Fi network for portal authentication.

5. Set Authentication Type to Simple Password and set a password for clients. Or select

No Authentication if you want to allow clients to access the network without any

authentication.

6. Select a time for Authentication Timeout. A client has to reconnect to the network

when its authentication expires.

7. (Optional) Enable Redirect and enter your desired website. The newly connected

client will be redirected to the specified website.

8. (Optional) Click Click to Edit to personalize the authentication login page.

9. Click Save.

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3. 6. Use WPS for Wireless Connection

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) provides an easier approach to set up a security-protected

Wi-Fi connection.

Note:

• The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the access point is disabled. Please

make sure the wireless function is enabled before configuration.

• When working in Range Extender or Client mode, the WPS function of the access point is not available.

• The WPS function is enabled by default. You can go to Settings > Wireless > WPS > Advanced to disable

the function as needed.

1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2. Go to Settings > Wireless > WPS.

3. Follow one of the following methods to connect your WPS-enabled client to the

access point’s Wi-Fi network.

• Method 1: Using the WPS button

1 ) Click the Start WPS button on the WPS page.

2 ) Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your client.

3 ) A success message will appear on the WPS page when the device successfully

join the access point’s network.

• Method 2: Enter the access point’s PIN on your client

1 ) Click Other Methods -- PIN Code on the WPS page, and then select Router’s PIN.

2 ) Check your access point’s PIN. You can use the default PIN or generate a new

one.

3 ) Enter this PIN on your client for it to join the access point’s network.

• Method 3: Enter the client’s PIN

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1 ) Click Other Methods -- PIN Code on the WPS page, and then select Client’s PIN.

2 ) Enter your client’s PIN, and then click Connect.

3 ) A success message will appear on the WPS page when the device successfully

join the access point’s network.

3. 7. Monitor the Traffic Statistics

The Traffic Statistics page displays the network traffic of the LAN, WAN and WLAN sent

and received packets, allowing you to monitor the volume of internet traffic statistics.

Note:

When working in Range Extender or Client mode, Traffic Statistics is not available.

1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2. Go to Settings > Wireless > Statistics, and then you can monitor the traffic statistics

in Wireless Stations Online section.

3. 8. Wireless MAC Filtering

Note:

When working in Client mode, MAC Filtering is not available.

This feature allows you to control the wireless devices that can access the access

point, which depend on the devices’ MAC addresses.

To set up a filtering entry, follow the steps below:

1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2. Go to Settings > Wireless > MAC Filtering.

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3. Enable MAC Filtering.

4. Select whether to block or allow specific wireless devices to access the access

point. Then click Save.

5. In the Blacklist or Whitelist section, click Add.

6. Click View Existing Devices and choose a currently connected device from the list.

Or enter a MAC address manually to add a device that is not connected.

7. Enter a brief description.

8. Click the Enable This Entry check box and click Save.

3. 9. Wireless Advanced

You can view or change advanced wireless settings if necessary. It is recommended to

keep them as default.

Note:

When working in Range Extender or Client mode, Wireless Advanced is not available.

1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2. Go to Settings > Wireless > Wireless Advanced.

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3. Configure the advanced settings of your wireless network and click Save.

Note:

If you are not familiar with the setting items on this page, it’s strongly recommended to keep the provided default values;

otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance.

• Beacon Interval: Enter a value between 40 and 1000 in milliseconds to determine

the duration between beacons packets that are broadcasted by the access point to

synchronize the wireless network. The default value is 100 milliseconds.

• RTS Threshold: Enter a value between 1 and 2346 to determine the packet size of

data transmission trough the access point. If the packet is larger than the specified

threshold, the access point will send RTS frames to a particular receiving station and

negotiate the sending of a data frame. Or else the packet will be sent immediately. The

default value is 2346.

• DTIM Interval: This value determines the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication

Message (DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next

window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the access point

has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the

next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Enter a value between 1 and 15 Beacon Intervals.

The default value is 1, indicating that the DTIM Interval is the same as Beacon Interval.

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• Group Key Update Period: Enter the number of seconds (minimum 30) to control

the time interval for the encryption key automatic renewal. The default value is 0,

indicating no key renewal.

• WMM Feature: This function is enabled by default and recommended to guarantee

the packets with high-priority messages being transmitted preferentially.

• Short GI Feature: This function is enabled by default and recommended to increase

the data capacity by reducing the Guard Interval (GI) time.

• AP Isolation Feature: This function allows you to confine and restrict all wireless

devices on your network from interacting with each other, but still able to access the

Internet. AP isolation is disabled by default.

3. 10. Throughput Monitor

The throughput chart displays the current data traffic of the network. The curves in

different colors represent the received (RX) and transmitted (TX) rates of the 2.4GHz

and 5GHz frequencies respectively. You can choose to view individual or multiple data

rates by selecting the corresponding checkbox.

Note:

When working in Range Extender or Client mode, Throughput Monitor is not available.

1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2. Go to Settings > Wireless > Throughput Monitor to view the wireless throughput

information.

3. Select the corresponding checkbox (2.4G RX, 2.4G TX, 5G RX and 5G TX) to view

individual or multiple data rates.

Chapter 4

Manage Your Access Point

This chapter will show you how to configure and manage your access point.

It contains the following sections:

• Set Up System Time

• Control LEDs

• SNMP

• Ping Watchdog

• Upgrade the Firmware

• Backup and Restore Configuration Settings

• Set Reboot Schedule

• Administration

• Diagnostics

• System Log

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4. 1. Set Up System Time

System time is the time displayed while the access point is running. The system time

you configure here will be used for other time-based functions like Reboot Schedule.

You can choose the way to obtain the system time as needed.

1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Time Settings.

• To get time from the internet:

1 ) In the Set Time field, select Get automatically from the Internet.

2 ) Select your local Time Zone from the drop-down list.

3 ) In the NTP Server I field, enter the IP address or domain name of your desired

NTP Server.

4 ) (Optional) In the NTP Server II field, enter the IP address or domain name of the

second NTP Server.

5 ) Click Obtain to get the current Internet time and click Save.

• To manually set the date and time:

1 ) In the Set Time field, select Manually.

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2 ) Set the current Date (In MM/DD/YYYY format).

3 ) Set the current Time (In HH/MM/SS format).

4 ) Click Save.

• To set up Daylight Saving Time:

1 ) Click the Enable Daylight Saving Time check box.

2 ) Select the correct Start date and time when daylight saving time starts at your

local time zone.

3 ) Select the correct End date and time when daylight saving time ends at your

local time zone.

4 ) Click Save.

4. 2. Control LEDs

The LEDs of access point indicate its activities and status. You can turn off the LEDs

when you don’t need them.

1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2. Go to Settings > System Tools > LED Control.

3. Enable LED Status to turn on the LEDs.

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4. (Optional) Enable Night Mode and specify the LED Off Time as needed, and the LEDs

will be off during the period.

5. Click Save.

4. 3. SNMP

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a popular network monitoring and

management protocol.

1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2. Go to Settings > System Tools > SNMP.

3. Enable SNMP Agent.

4. Enter the contact email address in SysContact field, a user-defined name in SysName

field and the physical location in SysLocation of the node to be managed.

5. Enter the community name in Get Community field that allows read-only access

to the device’s SNMP information. The community name is considered as a group

password. The default setting is public.

6. Enter the IP address or subnet in Get Source field that management systems can

read information from this ‘get’ community.

7. Enter the community name in Set Community field that allows read/write access to

the device’s SNMP information. The community name can be considered as a group

password. The default setting is private.

8. Enter the IP address or subnet in Set Source field that management systems can

read and write to this ‘set’ community.

9. Click Save.

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Note:

A restricted source can be a specific IP address (e.g. 10.10.10.1), or a subnet - represented as IP/BITS (e.g. 10.10.10.0/24).

If 0.0.0.0 is specified as the IP address, the agent will accept all requests under the corresponding community name.

4. 4. Ping Watchdog

The Ping Watchdog feature allows you to continuously ping a specific remote host

for connection status using a user-defined IP address (or an internet gateway). If it is

unable to ping the target IP address under the user-defined constraints, the device will

automatically reboot.

1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Ping Watchdog.

3. Enable Ping Watchdog.

4. Enter the IP address of the target host in IP Address To Ping field that you want to

send ping packets to.

5. Enter the time interval (in 10-300 seconds) between two continuous ping packets in

Ping Interval field.

6. Enter the time delay (in 60-300 seconds) before the first ping packet is sent out when

the device is restarted in Startup Delay field.

7. Enter a number of ping count(s) that the device can send continuously in Fail Count

To Reboot field. If the value is exceeded, the device will restart automatically.

8. Click Save.

4. 5. Upgrade the Firmware

TP-Link is committed to improving product features, giving you a better network

experience. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page at our

website www.tp-link.com and upgrade the access point to the latest firmware version.

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Note:

• Make sure the latest firmware file is matched with the hardware version (as shown in the download

section of the Support page).

• Make sure that you have a stable connection between the access point and your computer. It is NOT

recommended to upgrade the firmware wirelessly.

• Backup your access point configuration.

• Do NOT power off the access point during the firmware upgrade.

1. Download the latest firmware file for the access point from our website www.tp-link.

com.

2. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

3. Go to Settings > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade.

4. Click Browse to locate the downloaded new firmware file, and then click Upgrade.

5. Wait a few minutes for the firmware upgrade to complete and the access point to

reboot.

4. 6. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings

The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the access point. You

can backup the configuration file and restore the access point to the previous settings

from the backup file when needed. Moreover, if necessary, you can erase the current

settings and reset the access point to the default factory settings.

1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Backup & Restore.

• To backup configuration settings

Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A ‘.bin’

file of the current settings will be stored on your computer.

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• To restore configuration settings

1 ) Click Browse to locate the backup configuration file stored on your computer,

and click Restore.

2 ) Wait a few minutes for the restore and reboot.

Note: During the restore process, do not power off or reset the access point.

• To reset the access point to factory default settings

1 ) Click Factory Restore to reset the access point.

2 ) Wait a few minutes for the resetting and rebooting.

Note:

• During the resetting process, do not turn off or reset the access point.

• We strongly recommend you backup the current configuration settings before resetting the access point.

4. 7. Set Reboot Schedule

Reboot Schedule allows you to specify a time when the access point will reboot

automatically.

1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Reboot Schedule.

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3. Enable Reboot Schedule, and set the Reboot Time and Repeat time.

4. Click Save.

4. 8. Administration

The Administration feature allows you to change or recover your login password of the

web management page.

• To change the login password

1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Administration > Account Management.

3. Enter the old password, and then enter a new password twice (both case-sensitive).

4. Click Save and use the new password for future logins.

• To recover the login password

1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Administration > Password Recovery.

3. Click the Enable Password Recovery check box.

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4. Specify a mailbox (From) for sending the recovery letter and enter its SMTP Server

address. Specify a mailbox (To) for receiving the recovery letter. If the mailbox (From)

to send the recovery letter requires encryption, click the Enable Authentication

check box and enter its username and password.

Tips:

• SMTP server is available for users in most webmail systems. For example, the SMTP server address of Gmail is

smtp.gmail.com. You can refer to their Help page to learn the SMTP server address.

• Generally, Enable Authentication should be selected if the login of the mailbox requires username and password.

5. Click Save. Then You can click Test Email to test whether the configuration is

successful. To recover the login password, please visit http://tplinkap.net, click

Forgot password? on the login page and follow the instructions to set a new

password.

4. 9. Diagnostics

Diagnostic is used to test the connectivity between the access point and the host or

other network devices.

1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Diagnostics.

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3. Enter the information with the help of page tips:

1 ) Choose the Diagnotic Tool as needed.

• Ping: This diagnostic tool troubleshoots connectivity, reachability, and name

resolution to a given host or gateway.

• Tracerouter: This diagnostic tool tests the performance of a connection.

2 ) Enter the destination IP address (such as 192.168.0.254) or Domain name (such

as www.tp-link.com) in the IP Address/Domain Name field.

3 ) (Optional) Click Advanced and enter the Ping Court and Ping Packet Size. It’s

recommended to keep the default value.

4. Click Start to check the connectivity of the Internet. The Diagnostic results will

display as below.

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4. 10. System Log

When the access point does not work normally, you can save the system log and send

it to the technical support for troubleshooting.

• To save the system log locally

1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2. Go to Settings > System Tools > System Log.

3. Choose the Type and Level of the system logs as needed.

4. Click Save Log to save the system logs to a local disk.

• To send the system log to a mailbox at a fixed time

1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2. Go to Settings > System Tools > System Log.

3. Click Mail Settings.

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4. Enter the information required:

1 ) From: Enter the email address used for sending the system log.

2 ) To: Enter the recipient’s email address, which can be the same as or different

from the sender’s email address.

3 ) SMTP Server: Enter the SMTP server address.

Tips: SMTP server is available for users in most webmail systems. For example, the SMTP server address of

Hotmail is smtp-mail.outlook.com. You can refer to their Help page to learn the SMTP server address.

4 ) Click the Enable Authentication check box.

Tips: Generally, Enable Authentication should be selected if the login of the mailbox requires username and

password.

5 ) Username: Enter the email address used for sending the system log.

6 ) Password: Enter the password to login the sender’s email address.

7 ) Click the Enable Auto Mail check box.

Tips: The access point will send the system log to the designated email address if this option is enable.

8 ) Set a fixed time. The recipient will receive the system log sent at this time every

day.

5. Click Save.

FAQ

Q1. How do I restore the access point to its factory default settings?

With the access point powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button until

the Power LED starts blinking, then release the button.

Note: Resetting the access point will clear all previous configurations, and the access point will reset to the default

Access Point mode.

Q2. What should I do if I cannot access the web management page?

• If the computer has a static IP address, change its settings to obtain an IP address

automatically.

• Verify that 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 access point and try again.

• Power off your host AP and enter http://tplinkap.net in the web browser to try again.

Q3. What should I do if I forget my wireless password?

The default wireless password is printed on the label of the access point. If the password

has been altered, please connect your computer to the access point using an Ethernet

cable and follow the steps below:

1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

2. Go to Settings > Wireless > Wireless Settings to retrieve or reset your wireless password.

Q4. What should I do if I forget my login password of the web management

page?

1. Refer to Q1 to reset the access point to its factory default settings.

2. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and create a new login password.

Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the access point to surf the internet once the access point is reset, and please mark

down your new password for future use.

Q5. What should I do if my wireless is not stable?

This could be caused by interference. You can try the following methods:

• Log in to the web management page. Go to Settings > Wireless > Wireless Settings

and change your wireless channel to a different one.

• Move the access point to a new location away from Bluetooth devices and other

household electronics, such as cordless phones, microwaves, and baby monitors, to

minimize signal interference.

Q6. What should I do to maximize my signal strength in Range Extender

mode?

When choosing an ideal location to optimize wireless signal in Range Extender mode,

please refer to the following recommendations.

• Halfway is the best way.

Generally, the ideal location for a repeater is about halfway between your wireless

router and your wireless clients and make sure that the location you choose is within

the range of the host router. If that is not possible, place it closer to your wireless

router to ensure stable performance.

• Fewer obstacles ensure better performance.

Choose a location with less obstacles around that may block the signal between the

access point and the host network. An open corridor or a spacious location is ideal.

• Less interference provides more stability.

Choose a location away from Bluetooth devices and other household electronics,

such as cordless phones, microwaves, and baby monitors to minimize signal

interference.

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Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

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Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by

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This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an

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“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to

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We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above

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