TP-Link TL-WA801ND Quick Installation Manual

Quick Installation Guide

300Mbps Wireless N Access Point
TL-WA801ND
Configure the Access Point
Access Point Mode (Default)
Internet
Wired Router
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1. Connect the access point according to Step A to D in the diagram.
2. Power on the access point, wait until the Power (
LEDs are lit and stable, and use the default SSID and Password printed
on the label of the access point to join its Wi-Fi network.
Note: You can surf the internet now. For your wireless network security, it is
recommended to change the default SSID (network name) and the password of your
Wi-Fi network. To do so, perform the following steps.
3. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkap.net. Then log in using
Repeater/Bridge Mode
Internet
1. Connect the access point according to Step A and B in the diagram.
2. Power on the access point, wait until the Power (
LEDs are lit and stable, and use the default SSID and Password printed
on the label of the access point to join its Wi-Fi network.
3. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkap.net. Then log in using
admin (all lowercase) for both username and password.
4. Click Quick Setup, select Repeater/Bridge mode and click Next. Follow
the step-by-step instructions to complete the configuration.
Client Mode
Connects your wired devices to a wireless network.
Internet
1. Connect the access point according to Step A to D in the diagram.
2. Power on the access point, wait until the Power (
LEDs are lit and stable, and use the default SSID and Password printed
on the label of the access point to join its Wi-Fi network.
3. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkap.net. Then log in using
admin (all lowercase) for both username and password.
Transforms your existing wired network to a wireless one.
) and Wireless (
Extends the range of an existing Wi-Fi network.
Host AP's SSID
) and Wireless (
Host AP's SSID
) and Wireless (
Before your start
Which mode do you need? Please refer to the table to choose a proper
mode.
Scenarios
You want to transform your wired (Ethernet) network
to a wireless one.
You are in a Wi-Fi dead zone or a place with weak wireless
signal. You want to have a larger effective range of the
wireless signal throughout your home or office.
You have a wired device with an Ethernet port and no wireless
capability, for example, a smart TV, media player, or game
console. You want to connect it to the internet wirelessly.
You want to connect your devices to different wireless
networks and become isolated by VLANs.
D C A
admin (all lowercase) for both username and password.
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4. Click Quick Setup, select Access Point mode and click Next. Follow
the step-by-step instructions to complete the configuration.
5. Now, reconnect your wireless devices to the new Wi-Fi network.
Enjoy!
B A
5. Relocate the access point to a suitable place. For details, please refer
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to FAQ > Q5.
6. Now, connect your wireless devices to the Wi-Fi network using the
Host AP/TL-WA801ND 's SSID and password.
Enjoy!
B A C
4. Click Quick Setup, select Client mode and click Next. Follow the
)
step-by-step instructions to complete the configuration.
5. Now, your wired connected devices can surf the internet.
Enjoy!
Operating Modes
Access Point Mode
(Default Mode)
Repeater/Bridge Mode
Client Mode
Multi-SSID Mode
TL-WA801ND's SSID
Host AP's SSID
or
TL-WA801ND's SSID
D