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 form ...
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 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses a...
Page 4 - National restrictions; Country Restriction; Industry Canada Statement:; Radiation Exposure Statement:
National restrictions This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below: Country Restriction Reason/remark Bulgaria None General authorization required for out...
Page 5 - Korea Warning Statements:; 당해
Korea Warning Statements: 당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음. NCC Notice: 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО н...
Page 6 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY; For the following equipment:; 00Mbps Wireless N Access Point; The product carries the CE Mark:; Person is responsible for marking this declaration:; Yang Hongliang
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point Model No.: TL-WA801ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the p...
Page 7 - CONTENTS; Chapter 1
CONTENTS Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1 Introduction........................................................................................... 2 1.1 Product Overview......................................
Page 9 - 00Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide; Package Contents
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Package Contents ¾ The following items should be found in your package: ¾ One TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point ¾ One Power Injector ¾ Ethernet Cable ¾ One Power Adapter for TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point ¾ Quick Installation...
Page 10 - Chapter 1 Introduction; Product Overview
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Product Overview The TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point is dedicated to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) wireless network solutions. It allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network while als...
Page 12 - The switch for the power.; System Tools; ” of the
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide 1.4.2 The Rear Panel Figure 1-2 Viewed from left to right, the following parts are located on the rear panel of TL-WA801ND. ON/OFF: The switch for the power. POWER: The power port connects to the power adapter provided with the TL-WA801ND 300Mbps...
Page 13 - Chapter 2 Hardware Installation; Before You Begin; microwave oven or refrigerator.; Basic Requirements; Use only the power adapter provided with your AP; Connecting the Device
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Before You Begin Please read this User Guide carefully before installing and using the equipment. The operating distance range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical positi...
Page 14 - Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router.; Appendix
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 2-1 The Example of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA801ND To establish a typical connection of the AP, please take the following steps: 1. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router. 2. Locate an optimum location for the AP. T...
Page 15 - Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide; Troubleshooting
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide This chapter will guide you to configure your PC to communicate with the AP and to configure and manage the TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point easily with a Web-based utility. 3.1 Quick Setup With a Web-...
Page 16 - If you click; Exit
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 3-3 Quick Setup ) Note: If you click Exit and choose to manually configure the AP on your own need, please note that the DHCP is enabled during the configuration, it is essential to disable DHCP when all the settings are finished. 3. The O...
Page 20 - Figure 3-10 Wireless Setting – Multi-SSID mode; Network Setting; page will
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 3-10 Wireless Setting – Multi-SSID mode You are suggested to implement Multi-SSID function with a switch that supports Tag VLAN feature. For advanced configuration of this step, please refer to explanations of this mode in 4.6.1 Wireless S...
Page 21 - to; Change the login account; , you can modify your login user name; Next
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide ) Note: 1. These settings are only for basic wireless parameters, for advanced settings, please refer to 4.5 Network and 4.7 DHCP . 2. By selecting YES for Change the login account , you can modify your login user name and password. In this case,...
Page 22 - Chapter 4 Configure the Device; cancel the; Using Proxy; checkbox, and click; OK
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Chapter 4 Configure the Device This Chapter describes how to configure your Access Point via the web-based management page. The TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point is easy to configure and manage with the Web-based (Internet Explorer, Nets...
Page 24 - Please refer to Section; can help you to quickly and securely connect to a network. This; WPS; ”, you will see the next
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide ¾ System Up Time - This filed displays the run time of the AP since it’s powered on or reset. ) Note: If you select Client mode in Figure 4-12, the wireless status in Figure 4-3 will change, similar to the figure below: Figure 4-4 Device Status -...
Page 30 - the AP into the field after “; Access Point PIN; The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter; Selecting; Network
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide the AP into the field after “ Access Point PIN ”. Then click Next . The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter ) Note: The default PIN code of the AP can be found in its label or the WPS configuration screen as Figure 4-5 . You will see the...
Page 32 - TEST
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 4-9 Wireless menu 4.6.1 Wireless Settings Selecting Wireless > Wireless Settings will enable you to configure the basic settings for your wireless network on the screen below (Figure 4-10).This page allows you to configure the wireless ...
Page 33 - To apply any settings you have altered on the page, please click the; Save; button, and then you
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide the device in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance. ) Note: Limited by local law regulations, version for North America does ...
Page 34 - This mode allows the device to support up to four SSIDs.; VLAN ID; of each SSID. If you; Enable VLAN; is checked, the wireless; Region
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide 2) Multi-SSID: This mode allows the device to support up to four SSIDs. Figure 4-11 Wireless Settings in Multi-SSID mode ¾ Enable VLAN - Check this box and then you can change the VLAN ID of each SSID. If you want to configure the Guest and Inter...
Page 36 - Configure the Access Point; to apply the current security settings for the selected SSID.
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide 1. Configure the Access Point Configure the Access Point z Select Multi-SSID as the operation mode of TL-WA801ND. z Select the checkbox before Enable VLAN to enable VLAN function for this access point. z Configure the SSID and its corresponding V...
Page 38 - Figure 4-12 Wireless Settings in Client mode
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide ) Note: If the LAN port of TL-WA801ND is not connected to a switch but directly to a PC, 1. The PC can directly log on to the Web management page of TL-WA801ND and manage the access point. 2. Only the wireless STA with its VLAN ID set to 1 can co...
Page 45 - selected Shared Key as Authentication Type.
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide • Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value can be either 0 or at least 30. Enter 0 to disable the update. ¾ WPA/WPA2-Enterprise - Select WPA/WPA2 based on Radius Server. • Version - You can select one ...
Page 47 - You will be reminded to reboot the device after clicking the
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide 1) Automatic - Select WPA or WPA2 automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request. 2) WPA - Wi-Fi Protected Access. 3) WPA2 - WPA version 2. • Encryption - You can select either Automatic , TKIP or AES . • Radius Server IP - ...
Page 56 - If you enable the function and select the “; Allow the stations specified by any enabled entries; ” for; Filtering Rules; and there are not any enabled entries in the list, thus,; Wireless
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide ) Note: If you enable the function and select the “ Allow the stations specified by any enabled entries in the list to access ” for Filtering Rules , and there are not any enabled entries in the list, thus, no wireless stations can access the dev...
Page 57 - This page will be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds.
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide ¾ Enable AP Isolation - Isolates all connected wireless stations so that wireless stations cannot access each other through WLAN. This function will be disabled if WDS/Bridge is enabled. 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics Selecting Wireless > Wireless ...
Page 61 - The changes won't take effect until the device reboots.
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide ¾ MAC Address - Here displays the MAC address of the PC for which you want to reserve an IP address. ¾ Reserved IP Address - Here displays the IP address that the AP is reserved. ¾ Status - Here shows whether the entry is enabled or not ¾ Modify ...
Page 64 - Figure 4-33 Diagnostic; Diagnostic Tools; Click the radio button to select one diagnostic tool; Ping
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Figure 4-33 Diagnostic Diagnostic Tools - Click the radio button to select one diagnostic tool • Ping - This diagnostic tool troubleshoots connectivity, reachability, and name resolution to a given host or gateway by using the Internet Control Me...
Page 65 - Only one user can use this tool at one time.
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide IP Address - Enter the IP Address (such as 202.108.22.5) of the PC whose connection you wish to diagnose. Ping Count - Specifies the number of Echo Request messages sent. The default is 4. Ping Packet Size - Specifies the number of data bytes to ...
Page 66 - Do not turn off the device or press the; Reset; button while the firmware is being upgraded. The
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide ¾ Enable - Turn on/off Ping Watch Dog. ¾ IP Address - The IP address of the target host where the Ping Watch Dog Utility is sending ping packets. ¾ Interval - Time internal between two ping packets which are sent out continuously. ¾ Delay - Time ...
Page 67 - Wrong process will lead the device unmanaged.
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide 4.8.5 Factory Defaults Selecting System Tools > Factory Defaults allows you to restore the factory default settings for the device on the screen shown in Figure 4-37. Figure 4-37 Restore Factory Defaults Click Restore to reset all configuratio...
Page 70 - Appendix A: Application Example; Wireless Security
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Appendix A: Application Example The TL-WA801ND allows you to connect a wireless device to the wired network. Providing that you want to connect your computer equipped with wireless adapter to a wired network wirelessly, you can take the following...
Page 71 - the; My Network Connections; and choose; Enable; View Available Wireless Networks; to add to the network.
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide 2) On the My Network Connections window, right-click Wireless Network and choose Enable to enable wireless network function. 3) Right-click the wireless connection icon “ ” on the screen of the PC and then select View Available Wireless Networks ...
Page 72 - to the network wirelessly.
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide 5) Then the following page will display, which indicates you have been successfully added to the network wirelessly. 64
Page 73 - Appendix B: Factory Defaults; Item
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Appendix B: Factory Defaults Item Default Value Common Default Settings Username admin Password admin IP Address 192.168.0.254 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Wireless SSID TP-LINK_XXXXXX Wireless Security Disable Wireless MAC Address Filtering Disable...
Page 74 - Appendix C: Troubleshooting
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Appendix C: Troubleshooting T1. How do I restore my Access Point’s configuration to its factory default settings? With the Access Point powered on, use a pin to press and hold the RESET button on the rear panel for more than 8 seconds before rele...
Page 79 - Appendix D: Specifications; General
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Appendix D: Specifications General Standards and Protocols IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.11n, 802.11b and 802.11g, TCP/IP, DHCP Safety & Emission FCC 、 CE Ports One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation LAN RJ45 port, supporting passive PoE Cabling Type 10BASE-...
Page 80 - Appendix E: Glossary
TL-WA801ND 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point User Guide Appendix E: Glossary 802.11n - 802.11n builds upon previous 802.11 standards by adding MIMO (multiple-input multiple-output). MIMO uses multiple transmitter and receiver antennas to allow for increased data throughput via spatial multiplexing and...
