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Chapter 2.

Connecting the Device

2.1 System Requirements



Each PC in the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45

connectors.



TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC.



Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or

later.



If the device is configured to AP Client Router mode, you also need:

Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP).



If the device is configured to AP Router mode, you also need:

Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet).



One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (you do not need it if you connect the

router to the Ethernet.).

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements



Operating temperature: -30

℃

~70

℃



Operating Humidity: 10%~90% RH, Non-condensing

2.3 Connecting the Device

To connect the AP, please follow the steps below:

1.

Power off your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the AP.

2.

Locate an optimum location for the AP. The best place is usually at the center of your

wireless network. The place must accord with the

Installation Environment Requirements

.

3.

Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.

After finishing the steps above, please choose the operation mode you need and carry out the

corresponding steps. There are seven operation mode supported by this AP:

AP Client Router

,

AP Router

,

Access Point

,

Multi-SSID

,

Repeater (Range Extender)

,

Bridge with AP

and

Client

.

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2.3.1 AP Client Router Mode

Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WA7210N in AP Client Router mode

1.

Connect the LAN port of TL-WA7210N to the POE port of the Power Injector with an Ethernet

cable.

2.

Connect the PC to the LAN port of the Power Injector with an Ethernet cable.

3.

Plug one end of the Power Adapter into the DC jack on the Power Injector, and the other end

in electrical wall socket.

4.

Power on the PC(s) and notebook(s).

2.3.2 AP Router Mode

Figure 2-2 Hardware Installation of the TL-WA7210N in AP Router mode

1.

Connect the LAN port of TL-WA7210N to the POE port of the Power Injector with an Ethernet

cable.

2.

Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the LAN port of the Power Injector with an Ethernet cable.

3.

Plug one end of the Power Adapter into the DC jack on the Power Injector, and the other end

in electrical wall socket.

4.

Power on the PC(s) and other connected devices (such as the ADSL modem).



Note:

In this mode, the LAN port of the Power Injector (connected to the LAN port of the Device) works

as the WAN port.

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2.3.3 Access Point

This operation mode allows wireless stations to access.

Figure 2-3 Hardware Installation of the TL-WA7210N in Access Point mode

1.

Connect the LAN port of TL-WA7210N to the POE port of the Power Injector with an Ethernet

cable.

2.

Connect the LAN port of the Power Injector to the wired network port with an Ethernet cable.

3.

Plug one end of the Power Adapter into the DC jack on the Power Injector, and the other end

in the electrical wall socket.

4.

Power on the notebook(s) and other connected devices (such as the Wired Router).

2.3.4 Multi-SSID

In this mode, AP can support up to 4 SSID.

Figure 2-4 Hardware Installation of the TL-WA7210N in Multi-SSID mode

1.

Connect the LAN port of TL-WA7210N to the POE port of the Power Injector with an Ethernet

cable.

2.

Connect the LAN port of the Power Injector to the wired network port with an Ethernet cable.

3.

Plug one end of the Power Adapter into the DC jack on the Power Injector, and the other end

in the electrical wall socket.

4.

Power on the notebooks and other connected devices (such as the Switch).

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2.3.5 Repeater and Universal Repeater

Figure 2-5 Hardware Installation of the TL-WA7210N in (Universal) Repeater mode

1.

Connect the LAN port of TL-WA7210N to the POE port of the Power Injector with an Ethernet

cable.

2.

Plug one end of the Power Adapter into the DC jack on the Power Injector, and the other end

in electrical wall socket.

3.

Power on the PC(s) and other connected devices (such as the Router).



Note:

Both Repeater and Universal Repeater modes allow the AP with its own BSS to relay data to a

root AP. The wireless repeater relays signal between its stations and the root AP for greater

wireless range. However, in Repeater mode, the WDS associated is enabled, while in Universal

Repeater mode, the WDS associated is disabled.

2.3.6 Bridge with AP

Two Devices are needed in this mode.

Figure 2-6 Hardware Installation of the TL-WA7210N in Standard AP -- Bridge mode

1.

Connect the LAN port of TL-WA7210N to the POE port of the Power Injector with an Ethernet

cable.

2.

Plug one end of the Power Adapter into the DC jack on the Power Injector, and the other end

in electrical wall socket.

3.

Power on the PC(s).

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

Note:

It is recommended that you connect a PC/notebook to the LAN port of the Device with an Ethernet

cable, and then login the Device from the PC/notebook to set the Device in Bridge with AP mode.

2.3.7 Client

Figure 2-7 Hardware Installation of the TL-WA7210N in Client mode

1.

Connect the LAN port of TL-WA7210N to the POE port of the Power Injector with an Ethernet

cable.

2.

Connect the PC to the LAN port of the Power Injector with an Ethernet cable.

3.

Plug one end of the Power Adapter into the DC jack on the Power Injector, and the other end

in electrical wall socket.

4.

Power on the PC(s) and other connected devices (such as the Router).