Conguring the Device (continued)
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c) Bridge with AP mode
Introduction
In this mode, the product can wirelessly connect two or more
remote LANs together .
Settings
1. Click Survey .
2. Find the SSID of the main Router/AP that you want to bridge,
and then click Connect in the corresponding row . Y ou will
then return to the previous page.
3. The security mode will be selected automatically , please
confirm it and enter the password that is the same as on the
remote AP .
4. Create a name for the Local Wireless Network.
5. Click Next .
d) Client Mode
Introduction
In this mode, the product will act as a wireless adapter to
connect your wired devices (eg. IPTV Set-top-box, Smart TVs,
Game Consoles, DVD and Blu-ray Players, etc. ) to a wireless
network.
Settings
1. Click Survey .
2. Find the SSID of the Access Point/Router or WISP , and click
Connect in the corresponding row .Y ou will then return to the
previous page.
3. The security mode will be selected automatically , please confirm
it and enter the password that is the same as on the main
Router/AP .
4. Click Next .
e) Multi-SSID Mode
Introduction
In this mode, the product can be assigned up to four SSIDs to work
with your VLAN.
Settings
1. Select ON to enable VLAN function for this access point.
2. Configure the SSID and its corresponding VLAN ID. Y ou
can create up to 4 SSIDs and rename them.
3. Configure the wireless security for each SSID.
4. Click Next .
For the configuration of VLAN, please refer to the
User Guide on the Resource CD.
Appendix 1: With PoE Setup
1. T urn of f all your network devices, including your computer(s),
power injector and the AP .
2. Connect your computer to the LAN port on the power injector with
an Ethernet Cable.
3. Connect your AP to the POE port on the power injector with an
Ethernet Cable.
4. Plug the provided power adapter into the DC jack on the power
injector , and the other end to a standard electrical wall socket.
5. Then you can configure the AP according to 2 Conguring the
device.
1. Passive PoE Injector supports a maximum cable length up
to 30 meters due to the environment.
2. For longer powered cable up to 100 meters, please choose
TP-LINK's 48V PoE adapters: TL-POE200 or TL-POE150S
& TL-POE10R.
Product information can be found on our official website
http://www.tp-link.com.
Appendix 2: Troubleshooting
T1. How do I restore my AP’s conguration to its factory default
settings?
With the Access Point powered on, use a pin to press and hold the
WPS/RESET button on the rear panel for 5 to 8 seconds before
releasing it.
T2. What can I do if I forget my password?
Once the Access Point is reset, the current conguration
settings will be lost and you will need to recongure the
Access Point.
1) Try to use the default user name and password: admin, admin;
2) Referring to the le that you have saved in Finish last time you
congured the device, the le will show you the user name and
password that you have congured.
3) If the password is still not the correct one, then you can try to
restore the Access Point’s conguration to its factory default
settings referring to previous section T1 and try to recongure your
AP by following the instructions of this QIG.
T3. What can I do if I cannot access the web-based conguration
page?
1) Make sure your wired device’s IP address is set as “Obtain an IP
address automatically”.
2) Check to see if you have input the correct address
http://tplinkap.net in the address bar of your browser.
3) Please make sure your hardware connection is OK. You can conrm
this by the LAN LED on the front panel of TL-WA901ND. If the LED of
the LAN port, which your Ethernet cable is connected to, is lighting
green, your hardware connection is OK; otherwise, please check
your hardware connection carefully.
4) If the problem still persists, please feel free to contact our technical
support.
TL-WA901ND
POWER ON/OFF ETHERNET WPS/RESET
Computer
PoE
Power adapter
DC POE LAN
POWER ON/OFF ETHERNET WPS/RESET
POWER ON/OFF ETHERNET WPS/RESET
7
After Network Settings, the Finish page will appear .
Check your settings and click Save to save your settings
on your desktop for future reference. Click the Finish
button to finish the configuration of the Access Point.
8
W ait until the device restarts successfully .
6
The Network Setting page will appear then. It is recom-
mended that you keep the default settings on this page.
Click Next.
For advanced configurations on this page, please
refer to the User Guide on the Resource CD.
SSID:abc SSID:123
Client
VLAN2
SSID1 SSID4
VLAN1
SSID2 SSID3
Multi-SSID
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