TP-Link AP300 AP300 V1 Quick Install Guide - Page 2

Client Mode The AP device functions as a wireless adapter to connect the wired device (e.g. Xbox/TV) to a wireless network. Internet Host AP's SSID Host AP A Other Device or TV or B 1. Connect the device according to the steps A and B in the diagram. 2. Turn on the power and wait until the Power ( ) LED is lit and stable. 3. Connect your computer or smart device to the AP device via a wired or wireless connection. The default SSID and wireless password are printed on the product label. 4. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkap.net, then log in using admin (all lowercase) for both Username and Password 5. Click Quick Setup, then use the default or change the region settings, and click Next. 6. Select Client mode and click Next. Follow the step-by-step on-screen instructions to complete the configuration. Now, connect your wired-only device to the AP device using an Ethernet cable. Enjoy! Hardware Information LED: LED Power 2.4GHz and 5GHz Ethernet WPS/Signal Strength Status On Off Blinking On Off On Off On Off Slow blinking On Quick blinking Solid blue Solid orange Off Indication The device is on. The device is off. The device is initializing or upgrading. AP/Multi-SSID mode The 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless are working properly. The 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless are disabled. Repeater/Bridge/Client mode The host AP's 2.4GHz or 5GHz network is selected. The host AP's 2.4GHz or 5GHz network is not selected. A device is connected to the Ethernet port. No device is connected to the Ethernet port. WPS operation indicator WPS connection is in process. WPS connection is successful. WPS connection fails. Signal strength indicator (Repeater/Bridge/Client mode) The signal strength is good. The signal strength is too weak. The device is disconnected from the host network. Default Wireless Network Information: The default case-sensitive SSIDs (Network Names) and Wireless Password/PIN are printed on the product label. LED Button: Press this button to turn on or turn off the LEDs. 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 for five seconds until the Power LED starts blinking, then release the button. . Note: Upon resetting, all previous configurations will be cleared, and the AP device will reset to the default AP 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 off 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 and your Wi-Fi password, you must restore the AP device to its factory default settings. • If your 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 Advanced > Wireless > Basic Settings to retrieve or reset your Wi-Fi password. • The Best Way is Halfway Generally, the ideal location for the repeater is halfway between your wireless router and your wireless clients. If that is not possible, place it closer to your wireless router to ensure stable performance. 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 different channel. • Move the AP device to a new location away from Bluetooth devices and other household electronics, such as cordless phone, microwave, and baby monitor, etc., to minimize signal interference. • Less Obstacles Ensure Better Performance Choose a location with less obstacles that may block the signal between the AP device and the host network. An open corridor or a spacious location is ideal. • Less Interference Provides More Stability Choose a location away from Bluetooth devices and other household electronics, such as cordless phone, microwave, and baby monitor, etc., to minimize signal interference. Q5. What can I do to maximize my signal strength in Repeater/Bridge mode? When choosing an ideal location to optimize wireless signal in Repeater/ Bridge mode, please use the following recommendations.