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2.4GHz 150Mbps Outdoor Wireless Access Point User Guide
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Note:
Ensure you select a correct country to comply with local laws. Incorrect settings may cause
interference.
Transmission Power -
The available options of transmission power are determined by the
region selected.
Wireless Security Mode -
You can select one of the following security options:
WPA/WPA2-PSK
- Select WPA based on pre-shared passphrase.
WEP
- Select WEP based on none pre-shared passphrase.
No Security
- The wireless security function is disabled. The wireless stations will be
able to connect the Device without encryption.
Auth Type -
This option should be chosen if the Security Mode is WEP. It indicates the
authorization type of the Root AP.
Key Format -
This option should be chosen if the Security Mode is WEP. It indicates the
format of the WEP key.
Wireless Password -
If the AP your Device is going to connect needs password, you need
to fill the password in this blank.
Dynamic IP
- When the Device connects to a DHCP server, or the ISP supplies you with
DHCP connection, please choose this type. The Device will get the IP address automatically
from the DHCP server or the ISP if you choose the Dynamic IP type.
1)
If you choose
Dynamic IP
in Figure 3-16 and then click
Next
, Figure 3-20 will appear.
Figure 3-19 MAC Clone
Most Cable ISPs (Internet Service Provider) register the unique MAC Address from the wired
connection on your MAIN COMPUTER - the last computer used to be connected with the
Cable Modem and had Internet connection.
If you add a router to the network, your ISP may not recognize the MAC address of the router
and not allow it to connect.
However, TP-LINK router can "clone" or replicate the registered MAC address of the MAIN
COMPUTER. Then your ISP can release the Internet connection to the router and all the
computers.
Click the
Next
button to continue, or the
Back
button to return to the previous page.
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Note:
It is strongly recommended to restart the Cable Modem after the Quick Setup is done. This
important operation will solve most issues.
2)
Choose to clone MAC address or not, if you are unsure, please select YES. Then click
Next
,
and you will come to the page shown in Figure 3-18.
Static IP
- In this type, you should manually fill in the
IP address
,
Subnet Mask
,
Default
Gateway
, and
DNS
IP address, which are specified by your ISP.
1)
If you choose
Static IP
in Figure 3-16 and then click
Next
, Figure 3-20 will appear.
Figure 3-20 Static IP
IP Address
- This is WAN IP address as seen by external users on the Internet (including your
ISP). Enter the IP address in the field.
Subnet Mask
- It is used for the WAN IP address, which is usually 255.255.255.0.
Default Gateway
- Enter the default gateway in the blank if required.
Primary DNS
- Enter the DNS IP address in the blank if required.
Secondary DNS
- If your ISP provides another DNS IP address, enter it in this field.
Note:
The IP parameters should have been provided by your ISP.
After you have entered the above necessary parameters and then click
Next
, Figure 3-18 will then
appear.
2.
When you finish the wireless setting in Figure 3-18 and click
Next
, then Figure 3-21 will
appear, where you can click
Finish
button to complete the
Quick Setup
.
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Figure 3-21 Finish page
3.2.3 Access Point
When you choose
Access Point
on
Operation Mode
page in Figure 3-7, take the following
steps:
1.
Click
Next
in Figure 3-7, and then
Wireless
page will appear as shown in Figure 3-22. Create
an
easy-to-remember
name
for
your
wireless
network.
Select
Most
Secure
(WPA/WPA2-PSK)
mode and enter a wireless password below to prevent unauthorized
access to your AP. Then click
Next
.
Figure 3-22 Wireless
Wireless Network Name
- Enter a string of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID)
must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is set to be
TP-LINK _xxxxxx
(xxxxxx indicates the last unique six characters of each Device's MAC
address), which can ensure your wireless network security. But it is recommended strongly
that you change your networks name (SSID) to a different value. This value is case-sensitive.
For example,
MYSSID
is NOT the same as
MySsid
.
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Region
- Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the
wireless function of the AP can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the AP
in a region other than one of those specified in this filed. If your country or region is not listed,
please contact your local government agency for assistance.
When you select your local region from the pull-down list, the Note Dialog of
TERMS OF USE
will pop up. Select
I agree to these terms of use
, and click
Accept
to continue.
Note Dialog
Note:
Ensure you select a correct country to comply with local laws. Incorrect settings may cause
interference.
Transmission Power
- The available options of transmission power are determined by the
region selected.
Wireless Security Mode
- You can select one of the following security options:
WPA/WPA2-PSK
- Select WPA based on pre-shared passphrase.
WEP
- Select WEP based on none pre-shared passphrase.
No Security
- The wireless security function is disabled. The wireless stations will
be able to connect the Device without encryption.
Auth Type
- This option should be chosen if the Security Mode is WEP. It indicates the
authorization type of the Root AP.
Key Format
- This option should be chosen if the Security Mode is WEP. It indicates the
format of the WEP key.
WEP Index
- This option should be chosen if the Security Mode is WEP. It indicates the index
of the WEP key.
Wireless Password
- If the AP your Device is going to connect needs password, you need to
fill the password in this blank.
Note:
The operating distance or range of your wireless connection varies significantly based on the
physical placement of the Device. For best results, place your Device
Near the center of the area in which your wireless stations will operate.
In an elevated location such as a high shelf.
Away from the potential sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and cordless
phones.
With the Antenna in the upright position.
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Away from large metal surfaces.
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability
to wirelessly connect to the Device.
2.
The Network Setting page will appear then. It is recommended that you keep the default
settings on this page. Click
Next
.
Figure 3-23 Network
3.
When you finish the wireless setting in Figure 3-23 and click
Next
, then Figure 3-24 will
appear, where you can click
Finish
button to complete the
Quick Setup
.
Figure 3-24 Finish page

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