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User Guide AC1200 Wireless Gigabit Access Point TL-WA1201 REV2.0.0 1910012547
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19 3. 5. Set Portal Authentication 20 3. 6. Use WPS for Wireless Connection 22 3. 7. Monitor the Traffic Statistics 23 3. 8. Wireless MAC Filtering 23 3. 9. Wireless Advanced 24 3. 10. Throughput Monitor 26 Chapter 4. Manage Your Access Point 27 4. 1. Set Up System Time 28 4. 2. Control LEDs
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4. 5. Upgrade the Firmware 31 4. 6. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings 32 4. 7. Set Reboot Schedule 33 4. 8. Administration 34 4. 9. Diagnostics 35 4. 10. System Log 37 FAQ...39
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from the Download Center at https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/. The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the access point. Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com. A community is provided for you to
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Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Access Point This chapter introduces what the access point can do and shows its appearance. It contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Panel Layout
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Access Point 1. 1. Product Overview The TP-Link access point, with multiple operation modes, is designed to establish or expand a scalable high-speed wireless network or to connect your Ethernet enabled device to a wireless access point supports a host of different functions that make your wireless
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to Know About Your Access Point LED Explanation Name (Power) (Ethernet) (2.4GHz) (5GHz) Status Indication On Power is on. Blinking The system is starting up or the firmware upgrade is in once every progress. Do not disconnect or power off your access second point. Blinking twice every second
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and hold this button until the Power LED blinks to reset the access point to its factory default settings. WPS Press this button and immediately press the WPS button on another device to quickly establish a wireless connection. Ethernet Port For connecting an Ethernet enabled device, such as
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Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection This chapter introduces how to quickly set up the access point. It contains the following sections: • Position Your Access Point • Set Up Your Access Point
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Up Your Access Point There are four operation modes supported by this access point: Access Point, Range wireless network. Internet Existing Router TL-WA1201's SSID B D C A 1. Connect the access point according to Step A to D in the diagram. 2. Turn on the power, and wait until the Wireless
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Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 5. Go to Quick Setup, select Access Point mode and click Next. 6. Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the configuration. 7. Now, reconnect your wireless devices to the new Wi-Fi network, and enjoy the internet! 2. 2. 2. Range Extender Mode In this
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-by-step instructions to complete the configuration. 7. Relocate the access point about halfway between your host router and the Wi-Fi dead zone. Tip: To maximize the signal strength, refer to the FAQ section. Router Halfway Devices 8. Now, connect your devices to the access point wirelessly or
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according to Step A to B in the diagram. 2. Turn on the power, and wait until the Wireless LEDs ( ) are lit and stable. 3. Use the default SSID and Password printed on the label of the access point to join its Wi-Fi network. 4. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkap.net. Create a password
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6. Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the configuration. 7. Now, connect your wired device to the access point via an Ethernet cable, and enjoy the internet! 2. 2. 4. Multi-SSID Mode In this mode, the access point creates multiple wireless networks to provide different security and
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Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 6. Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the configuration. 7. Go to Settings > Wireless > Wireless Settings to modify VLAN IDs. 8. Now, connect your wireless devices to the Wi-Fi networks isolated by VLANs, and enjoy the internet! 12
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the following sections: • View the Network Status • Change the LAN Settings • Specify DHCP Server Settings • Customize Wireless Settings • Set Portal Authentication • Use WPS for Wireless Connection • Monitor the Traffic Statistics • Wireless MAC Filtering • Wireless Advanced • Throughput Monitor
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Go to Settings > Status. Here you can click each icon to view the network information. 3. 2. Change the LAN Settings The access point is preset with Smart IP, which allows the access point to dynamically obtain an IP address and gateway from the main router/AP. It is recommended to keep the default
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other DHCP server within your LAN, you have to configure the IP address for each client manually. 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point. 2. Go to Settings > Network > DHCP Server. 3. Enable DHCP Server. 4. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses
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Devices or manually enter the MAC address of the client. 3. Enter the IP address to reserve for the client. 4. Enter a description for this entry. 5. Select the Enable This Entry check box. 6. Click Save. 3. 4. Customize Wireless Settings The access point is preset with the wireless network name
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access point. 2 ) Go to Settings > Wireless > Connect to Network. 3 ) Enable Connect to 2.4GHz Network or Connect to 5GHz Network and click Wireless Scanner . 1. Move the access point closer to your router, and click Rescan in the top-right corner of the list. 2. You can manually enter the SSID (
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password you set for the access point. 2 ) Go to Settings > Wireless > Connect to Network. 3 ) Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz band and click Wireless Scanner to find all 1. Move the access point closer to your router, and click Rescan in the top-right corner of the list. 2. You can manually enter the SSID (
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network name (SSID) 1 ) Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point. 2 ) Go to Settings > Wireless > Extended Network. 3 ) Create a new SSID in Extended 2.4GHz SSID or Extended 5GHz SSID. Or click Copy Host SSID. The value is case-sensitive. 4 ) Click
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will not be displayed when wireless devices scan for local wireless networks. You need to manually enter the SSID to access verification, on which your personalized promotion is displayed. Moreover, you can specify a web link access point. 2. Go to Settings > Wireless > Portal. 3. Enable Portal. 20
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Set Authentication Type to Simple Password and set a password for clients. Or select No Authentication if you want to allow clients to access the network without any authentication. 6. Select a time for Authentication Timeout. A client has to reconnect to the network when its authentication expires
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to set up a security-protected Wi-Fi connection. Note: • The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the access point is disabled. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled before configuration. • When working in Range Extender or Client mode, the WPS function of the
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MAC Filtering Note: When working in Client mode, MAC Filtering is not available. This feature allows you to control the wireless devices that can access the access point, which depend on the devices' MAC addresses. To set up a filtering entry, follow the steps below: 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net
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whether to block or allow specific wireless devices to access the access point. Then click Save. 5. In the Blacklist or Whitelist section, click Add. 6. Click View Existing Devices and choose a currently connected device from the list. Or enter a MAC address manually to add a device that is not
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: Enter a value between 40 and 1000 in milliseconds to determine the duration between beacons packets that are broadcasted by the access point to synchronize the wireless network. The default value is 100 milliseconds. • RTS Threshold: Enter a value between 1 and 2346 to determine the packet size of
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Monitor is not available. 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point. 2. Go to Settings > Wireless > Throughput Monitor to view the wireless throughput information. 3. Select the corresponding checkbox (2.4G RX, 2.4G TX, 5G RX and 5G TX) to view
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This chapter will show you how to configure and manage your access point. It contains the following sections: • Set Up System Time • Control LEDs • SNMP • Ping Watchdog • Upgrade the Firmware • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings • Set Reboot Schedule • Administration • Diagnostics • System
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time as needed. 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point. 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Time Settings. • To get time from the internet: 1 current Internet time and click Save. • To manually set the date and time: 1 ) In the Set Time field, select
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zone. 3 ) Select the correct End date and time when daylight saving time ends at your local time zone. 4 ) Click Save. 4. 2. Control LEDs The LEDs of access point indicate its activities and status. You can turn off the LEDs when you don't need them. 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the
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Protocol) is a popular network monitoring and management protocol. 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point. 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > SNMP. 3. Enable SNMP Agent. 4. Enter the contact email address in SysContact field, a user-defined name in
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. 8. Click Save. 4. 5. Upgrade the Firmware TP-Link is committed to improving product features, giving you a better network experience. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page at our website www.tp-link.com and upgrade the access point to the latest firmware version. 31
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. It is NOT recommended to upgrade the firmware wirelessly. • Backup your access point configuration. • Do NOT power off the access point during the firmware upgrade. 1. Download the latest firmware file for the access point from our website www.tp-link. com. 2. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log
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and reboot. Note: During the restore process, do not power off or reset the access point. • To reset the access point to factory default settings 1 ) Click Factory Restore to reset the access point. 2 ) Wait a few minutes for the resetting and rebooting. Note: • During the resetting process, do
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the web management page. • To change the login password 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point. 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Administration > Account Management. 3. Enter the old password, and then enter a new password twice (both case-sensitive
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, please visit http://tplinkap.net, click Forgot password? on the login page and follow the instructions to set a new password. 4. 9. Diagnostics Diagnostic is used to test the connectivity between the access point and the host or other network devices. 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with
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4 Manage Your Access Point 3. Enter the information with the help of page tips: 1 ) Choose the Diagnotic Tool as needed. • Ping: This diagnostic tool troubleshoots connectivity, reachability, and name resolution to a given host or gateway. • Tracerouter: This diagnostic tool tests the performance
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normally, you can save the system log and send it to the technical support for troubleshooting. • To save the system log locally 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point. 2. Go to Settings > System Tools > System Log. 3. Choose the Type and Level of
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for sending the system log. 6 ) Password: Enter the password to login the sender's email address. 7 ) Click the Enable Auto Mail check box. Tips: The access point will send the system log to the designated email address if this option is enable. 8 ) Set a fixed time. The recipient will receive the
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follow the steps below: 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point. 2. Go to Settings > Wireless > Wireless Settings to retrieve or reset your wireless password. Q4. What should I do if I forget my login password of the web management page? 1. Refer to Q1
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. If that is not possible, place it closer to your wireless router to ensure stable performance. • Fewer obstacles ensure better performance. Choose a location with less obstacles around that may block the signal between the access point and the host network. An open corridor or a spacious location
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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced
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AC1200 Wireless Gigabit Access Point Model Number: TL-WA1201 Component Name I.T.E. Power Supply Model T120150-2B1 Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However
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CA 92821 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: [email protected] This equipment has been tested and found to comply with if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
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distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter." We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There
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) 5150 MHz -5250 MHz (23dBm) EU declaration of conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential /863. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/ce RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (2014/
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L'émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1. L'appareil ne doit pas produire
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4.7.9.1 4.7.9.2 鉛鎘汞 Pb Cd Hg PCB ○○ ○ 外殼 ○○ ○ 六價鉻 CrVI ○ ○ PBB ○ ○ PBDE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 備考1. 超出0.1 wt 0.01 wt 備考2 備考3 Safety Information • Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. • Do not
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• Do not use any other chargers than those recommended • Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed. • Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. • Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of this

Section	Page
About This Guide	4
Get to Know About Your Access Point	5
1. 1. Product Overview	6
1. 2. Panel Layout	6
1. 2. 1. Top View	6
1. 2. 2. Back Panel	7
Set Up Internet Connection	9
2. 1. Position Your Access Point	10
2. 2. Set Up Your Access Point	10
2. 2. 1. Access Point Mode (Default)	10
2. 2. 2. Range Extender Mode	11
2. 2. 3. Client Mode	13
2. 2. 4. Multi-SSID Mode	14
Customize Your Network	16
3. 1. View the Network Status	17
3. 2. Change the LAN Settings	17
3. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings	18
3. 4. Customize Wireless Settings	19
3. 4. 1. Customize Wireless Settings	19
3. 4. 2. Extend Another Host Network	20
3. 4. 3. Customize the Extended Network	22
3. 5. Set Portal Authentication	23
3. 6. Use WPS for Wireless Connection	25
3. 7. Monitor the Traffic Statistics	26
3. 8. Wireless MAC Filtering	26
3. 9. Wireless Advanced	27
3. 10. Throughput Monitor	29
Manage Your Access Point	30
4. 1. Set Up System Time	31
4. 2. Control LEDs	32
4. 3. SNMP	33
4. 4. Ping Watchdog	34
4. 5. Upgrade the Firmware	34
4. 6. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings	35
4. 7. Set Reboot Schedule	36
4. 8. Administration	37
4. 9. Diagnostics	38
4. 10. System Log	40

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