Page 2 - COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS; Specifications are subject to change without notice.
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. ® is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any for...
Page 3 - FCC STATEMENT; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.; FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
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 pro-vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses ...
Page 5 - CONTENTS; Chapter 1
CONTENTS Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 2 1.1 Product Overview ....................................
Page 7 - Package Contents; The following items should be found in your package:
Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ One TL-WA601G 108Mbps Wireless Access Point ¾ One AC power Adapter for TL-WA601G 108Mbps Wireless Access Point ¾ One Resource CD , including: z This User Guide z Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package conta...
Page 8 - 08M Wireless Access Point User Guide; Chapter 1 Introduction; Product Overview; WLAN Transmission Technology
TL-WA601G 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-WA601G 108Mbps Wireless Access Point. 1.1 Product Overview This AP provides smooth connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless devices. It adopts 108M Super G ™ WLAN Tran...
Page 9 - Chapter 2 Hardware Installation; The Front Panel; Name
TL-WA601G 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide 1.3 Conventions The AP or TL-WA601G, or device mentioned in this User guide stands for TL-WA601G 108M Wireless Access Point without any explanations. Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may differ f...
Page 10 - Ensure the AP is powered on before it restarts completely.; System Requirements; Not
TL-WA601G 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide 2.2 The Back Panel Figure 2-2 ¾ Wireless antenna ¾ Factory Default Reset button ¾ There are three ways to reset the AP's factory defaults: • Use the Factory Defaults function on System Tools -> Factory Defaults page in the AP's Web-based Utility. • ...
Page 11 - Well ventilated (especially if it is in a closet); Connecting the Device; Installation
TL-WA601G 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Not cluttered or crowded. There should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space on all sides of the AP ¾ Well ventilated (especially if it is in a closet) ¾ Operating temperature: 0 ℃ ~40 ℃ (32 ℉ ~104 ℉ ) ¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-conden...
Page 14 - in the field, and type; If the connection between your PC and the AP is correct?
TL-WA601G 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide 1) Open TCP/IP Properties of the LAN card in your PC, enter the IP address as 192.168.1.* (* is any value between 2 to 254, Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, Gateway is 192.168.1.1, DNS address is the value provided by ISP). 2) Now, you can run the Ping co...
Page 15 - Chapter 3 Software Configuration; admin
TL-WA601G 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide Chapter 3 Software Configuration This User Guide recommends using the “Quick Installation Guide” for first-time installation. For advanced users, if you want to know more about this device and make use of its functions adequately, you need to read this...
Page 16 - Wired; Traffic Statistics -; This field displays the AP's traffic statistics.
TL-WA601G 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide There are the detailed explanations for each web page's key functions below. 3.2 Status The Status page displays the AP's current status and configuration. All information is read-only. ¾ Wired - This field displays the current settings or information ...
Page 19 - To apply any settings you have altered on the page, please click the; Save; button, and wait the AP
TL-WA601G 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide ) Note: Limited by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection option. The wireless basic settings for this version are shown below. ) Note: To apply any settings you have altered on the page, please click the Save b...
Page 20 - Figure 3-7 Wireless Mode Settings
TL-WA601G 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-7 Wireless Mode Settings 14
Page 22 - Figure 3-8 Wireless repeating
TL-WA601G 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-8 Wireless repeating 2. Verify the wireless security parameters for all access points, if any. 3. Verify connectivity across the LANs. A computer on any LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers with any...
Page 23 - This mode bridges the AP and up to 6 APs also in bridge
TL-WA601G 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide • Both use the same Channel and security settings if security is in use. • Verify connectivity across the LAN 1 and LAN 2. A computer on either LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers of any other PCs or server...
Page 25 - You can select one of the following security options:
TL-WA601G 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide 3.4.4 Security Settings You can select one of the following security options: Figure 3-12 Wireless Securities ¾ Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, the wireless stations will be able to connect the...
Page 27 - The AP will reboot automatically after you click the Save button.
TL-WA601G 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide 2) WPA-PSK - Pre-shared key of WPA. 3) WPA2-PSK - Pre-shared key of WPA2. • PSK Passphrase - You can enter a passphrase between 8 and 63 characters long. • Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value can be eit...
Page 33 - The function won't take effect until the AP reboots.; Wireless Settings
TL-WA601G 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Assigned IP Address - The IP address of the AP reserved. To Reserve IP addresses: 1. Click the Add New... button to add a new Address Reservation entry. 2. Enter the MAC address (The format for the MAC Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX.) and IP address in...
Page 34 - The maximum packet size used for fragmentation.; Power; The transmit power of the access point.; Firmware; Click any of them, and you will be able to
TL-WA601G 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ RTS threshold - RTS/CTS Threshold, the packet size that is used to determine if RTS/CTS should be sent. ¾ Fragmentation threshold - The maximum packet size used for fragmentation. ¾ Beacon Interval - The interval time between two successive beacons. ...
Page 38 - Figure 3-27 System Log; Refresh; button to refresh the logs.; Clear ALL; button to clear all the logs.
TL-WA601G 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-27 System Log The AP can keep logs of all traffic. You can query the logs to find what happened to the AP. Click the Refresh button to refresh the logs. Click the Clear ALL button to clear all the logs. 32
Page 39 - Appendix A: Glossary
TL-WA601G 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide Appendix A: Glossary 108M Super G ™ WLAN Transmission Technology - 108M Super G ™ WLAN Transmission Technology employs multiple performance-enhancing techniques including packet bursting, fast frames, data compression, and dynamic turbo mode that combi...
Page 41 - Appendix B: Specifications; General
TL-WA601G 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide Appendix B: Specifications General Standards and Protocols IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.11b and 802.11g, TCP/IP, DHCP Safety & Emission FCC 、 CE Ports One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation LAN RJ45 port supporting Auto MDI/MDIX Cabling Type 10BASE-T: UTP categor...
Page 42 - ) Make sure the power cord is connected to the access point.; I cannot access the AP with a wireless capable computer.; There is a configuration problem. Check these items:
TL-WA601G 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide Appendix C: FAQ 1. No lights are lit on the access point. It takes a few seconds for the power indicator to light up. Wait a minute and check the power light status on the access point if the access point has no power. 1) Make sure the power cord is co...
