TP-Link TL-WA901N User manual

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7106508557 REV2.0.0

Quick Installation Guide

Guía de Instalación Rápida

Guide d'installation rapide

Guia de Instalação Rápida

Wireless Access Point

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CONTENTS

01 / English

06 / Español

11 / Français

16 / Português

English

Note: TL-WA901N is used for demonstration in this installation guide.

Before You Start

Which mode do you need? Please refer to the table to choose a proper mode.

Scenarios Operating Modes

You want to convert your wired (Ethernet) network to a wireless network. Access Point Mode (Default Mode)

You are in a Wi-Fi dead-zone or a place with weak wireless signal. You

want to have a greater eective range of the wireless signal throughout

your home or oce.

Range Extender Mode

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.

Client Mode

You want your devices connected to different wireless networks and

isolated by VLANs. Multi-SSID Mode

Connect the AP Device

1. Connect the AP device according to steps in the diagram.

2. Turn on the power, wait until the Power ( ) and Wireless ( ) LEDs are lit and stable, and use the

default SSID and Password printed on the product label to join the AP device’s Wi-Fi network.

Note: For a dual-band AP device, both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wireless ( ) LEDs should be lit and stable.

English

• Access Point Mode (Default)

Existing Router

Internet

TL-WA901N’s SSID

Note: You can enjoy internet surng 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, refer to Congure the AP Device.

• Range Extender Mode

Internet Host AP’s SSID TL-WA901N’s SSID

OR OR

TV Other

Wired

Devices

Transforms your existing wired network to a wireless one.

Extends the range of an existing Wi-Fi network.

English

• Client Mode

Internet Host AP’s SSID

OR OR

TV Other

Wired

Devices

• Multi-SSID Mode

SSID 1 for VLAN 1

SSID 2 for VLAN 2

SSID 3 for VLAN 3

SSID 4 for VLAN 4

VLAN 1

VLAN 2

VLAN 3

VLAN 4

Existing Router

Internet

D A

Connects your wired devices to a wireless network.

Creates multiple wireless networks to provide dierent security and VLAN groups.

English

Congure the AP Device

1. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkap.net. Create a password to log in.

2. Click Quick Setup, select your corresponding mode and click Next. Follow the step-by-step

instructions to complete the conguration.

3. Now, reconnect your devices to the AP device.

Note: In Client mode, only the wired connected devices can enjoy the internet surng.

In Multi-SSID mode, connect your wireless devices to the dierent Wi-Fi networks to be isolated by VLANs.

Power on via PoE Injector

Power the device with the included passive PoE injector when the device is located far from a power outlet.

Note: The passive PoE injector supports a cable length up to 30 meters due to the environment.

Passive PoE InjectorExisting Router

Internet

TL-WA901N’s SSID

English

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. How do I restore the AP device to its factory default settings?

With the device powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button until the Power LED starts blinking, then

release the button.

Note: Upon resetting, all previous congurations will be cleared, and the AP device will reset to the default Access Point Mode.

Q2. What can I do if the login window does not appear?

• Change the computer's static IP address to obtain an IP address automatically.

• Verify if http://tplinkap.net or http://192.168.0.254 is correctly entered in the web browser.

• Use another web browser and try again.

• Reboot your AP device and try again.

• Power o your host AP and enter http://tplinkap.net into the web browser to try again.

Q3. How do I recover the AP device’s web management password or retrieve my Wi-Fi password?

• If you forget the password required to access the AP device's web management page, you must restore the AP

device to its factory default settings.

• If you forget your Wi-Fi password, but are able to access the AP device's management interface, connect a

computer or mobile device to the AP device via wired or wireless. Log in and go to Wireless > Wireless Security

to retrieve or reset your Wi-Fi password.

Q4. What can I do if my wireless is not stable?

It may be caused by too much interference, you can try the following methods:

• Set your wireless channel to a dierent one.

• Move the AP device to a new location away from Bluetooth devices and other household electronics, such as

cordless phone, microwave, and baby monitor and more, to minimize signal interference.

Español

Nota: El TL-WA901N se usa para demostración en esta guía de instalación.

Antes de que comience

¿Qué modo necesita? Por favor consulte la tabla para seleccionar un modo adecuado.

Escenarios Modos de Operación

Desea convertir su red conectada por cable (Ethernet) en una red

inalámbrica.

Modo de Punto de Acceso (Modo

Predeterminado)

Si se encuentra en una zona sin recepción de Wi-Fi o un lugar con señal

inalámbrica débil. Desea tener un rango efectivo mayor de la señal

inalámbrica en toda su casa u ocina.

Modo Extensor de Rango

Tiene un dispositivo conectado por cable con un puerto Ethernet y sin

capacidad inalámbrica, por ejemplo, una Smart TV, Reproductor Multimedia,

o Consola de juegos. Desea conectarlo a Internet inalámbricamente.

Modo Cliente

Desea sus dispositivos conectados a diferentes redes inalámbricas y

aislados por VLANs. Modo Multi-SSID

Conectar el Punto de Acceso

1. Conectar el dispositivo de acuerdo a los pasos en el diagrama.

2. Encender la energía eléctrica, esperar hasta que los LEDS de Encendido ( ) e Inalámbrico ( )

están encendidos y estables, y usan el SSID y Contraseña predeterminados impresos en la etiqueta

del producto para unirse a la red Wi-Fi del Punto de Acceso.

Nota: Para un dispositivo AP de doble banda, los LED de 2.4GHz y 5GHz inalámbricos deben estar( ) encendidos y estables.

Español

• Modo de Punto de Acceso (Predeterminado)

Router Existente

Internet

TL-WA901N’s SSID

Nota: Ahora puede disfrutar de la navegación por Internet. Para la seguridad de su red inalámbrica, se recomienda que cambie el SSID

(nombre de la red) y la contraseña predeterminados de su red Wi-Fi. Para hacer esto, consulte la sección de Congurar el Punto de Acceso.

• Modo Extensor de Rango

Internet SSID del AP principal TL-WA901N’s SSID

O O

TV Otros

dispositivos

por cable

Transforma su red por cable en una red inalámbrica.

Extiende el rango de una red Wi-Fi existente.

Español

• Modo Cliente

Internet

O O

TV Otros

dispositivos

por cable

SSID del AP principal

• Modo Multi-SSID

SSID 1 para VLAN 1

SSID 2 para VLAN 2

SSID 3 para VLAN 3

SSID 4 para VLAN 4

VLAN 1

VLAN 2

VLAN 3

VLAN 4

Internet

D A

Router Existente

Conecte sus dispositivos vía cable a una red inalámbrica.

Crea múltiples redes inalámbricas para proporcionar diferentes grupos VLAN y de seguridad.

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