TP-Link AP500 AP500 V1 User Guide - Page 8

The Back Panel, LED Explanation

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Chapter 1  LED Explanation Name (Wireless 2.4GHz) (Wireless 5GHz) (LAN) (WPS) Status Indication The wireless 2.4GHz band is working properly (in AP/Multi-SSID mode). On The host AP's 2.4GHz network is selected (in Repeater/Bridge/Client mode). The wireless 2.4GHz band is disabled (in AP/Multi-SSID mode). Off The host AP's 2.4GHz is not selected (in Repeater/Bridge/Client mode). The wireless 5GHz band is working properly (in AP/Multi-SSID mode). On The host AP's 5GHz network is selected (in Repeater/Bridge/Client mode). The wireless 5GHz band is disabled (in AP/Multi-SSID mode). Off The host AP's 5GHz is not selected (in Repeater/Bridge/Client mode). On A device is connected to the Ethernet port. Off No device is connected to the Ethernet port. Slow blinking WPS connection is in process. On WPS connection is successful. It will turn off after 5 minutes. Quick blinking WPS connection is failed. Solid orange The signal strength is too weak (in Repeater/Bridge/Client mode). The device is disconnected from the host network (in Repeater/ Off Bridge/Client mode). Note: After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off. 1. 3. 2. The Back Panel The AP device's back panel shows the connection ports, buttons and antennas. Refer to the following for detailed instructions (view from left to right). 5

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Chapter 1
LED Explanation
Name
Status
Indication
(Wireless 2.4GHz)
On
The wireless 2.4GHz band is working properly (in AP/Multi-SSID
mode).
The host AP’s 2.4GHz network is selected (in Repeater/Bridge/Client
mode).
Off
The wireless 2.4GHz band is disabled (in AP/Multi-SSID mode).
The host AP’s 2.4GHz is not selected (in Repeater/Bridge/Client
mode).
(Wireless 5GHz)
On
The wireless 5GHz band is working properly (in AP/Multi-SSID mode).
The host AP’s 5GHz network is selected (in Repeater/Bridge/Client
mode).
Off
The wireless 5GHz band is disabled (in AP/Multi-SSID mode).
The host AP’s 5GHz is not selected (in Repeater/Bridge/Client mode).
(LAN)
On
A device is connected to the Ethernet port.
Off
No device is connected to the Ethernet port.
(WPS)
Slow blinking
WPS connection is in process.
On
WPS connection is successful. It will turn off after 5 minutes.
Quick blinking
WPS connection is failed.
Solid orange
The signal strength is too weak (in Repeater/Bridge/Client mode).
Off
The device is disconnected from the host network (in Repeater/
Bridge/Client mode).
Note:
After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep on for about 5 minutes
and then turn off.
1. 3. 2.
The Back Panel
The AP device’s back panel shows the connection ports, buttons and antennas. Refer to
the following for detailed instructions (view from left to right).