TP-Link TL-WA501G User Guide - Page 11

System Requirements, Installation Environment Requirements, Connecting the Device - 54m wireless access point

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TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide ¾ Wireless antenna ¾ Factory Default Reset button ¾ There are three ways to reset the AP's factory defaults: • Use the Factory Defaults function on System Tools -> Factory Defaults page in the AP's Web-based Utility. • Use the Factory Default Reset button: Press and hold the default Reset button for 5 seconds, and then the AP reboot after the System led flash 5 times. • Use the Factory Default Reset button: First, turn off the AP's power. Second, press and hold the default Reset button then turn on the AP's power, until the system LED lights up (about 3 seconds). Last, release the reset button and wait for the AP to reboot. ) Note: Ensure the AP is powered on before it restarts completely. ¾ One LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 port for connecting the AP to hub or switch ¾ AC power socket: only use the power adapter supplied with the TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point, use of a different adapter may result in product damage. 2.3 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector ¾ A Ethernet broadband router ¾ TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC ¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later ¾ 802.11g or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the TL-WN510G Wireless Adapter 2.4 Installation Environment Requirements ¾ Not in direct sunlight or near a heater or heating vent ¾ Not cluttered or crowded. There should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space on all sides of the AP ¾ Well ventilated (especially if it is in a closet) ¾ Operating temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉) ¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.5 Connecting the Device Figure 2-3 is an example of an infrastructure network incorporating the TL-WA501G. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. For a typical connection of the AP, please do the following: 1. You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office). Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem. 2. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router. Quickly install the router. 4

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TL-WA501G
54M Wireless Access Point User Guide
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Wireless antenna
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Factory Default Reset button
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There are three ways to reset the AP's factory defaults:
Use the
Factory Defaults
function on
System Tools
->
Factory Defaults
page in the
AP's Web-based Utility.
Use the Factory Default Reset button: Press and hold the default Reset button for 5
seconds, and then the AP reboot after the System led flash 5 times.
Use the Factory Default Reset button: First, turn off the AP's power. Second, press and
hold the default Reset button then turn on the AP's power, until the system LED lights up
(about 3 seconds). Last, release the reset button and wait for the AP to reboot.
)
Note:
Ensure the AP is powered on before it restarts completely.
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One LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 port for connecting the AP to hub or switch
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AC power socket: only use the power adapter supplied with the TL-WA501G 54Mbps
Wireless Access Point, use of a different adapter may result in product damage.
2.3
System Requirements
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Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)
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One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector
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A Ethernet broadband router
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TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC
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Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later
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802.11g or 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the TL-WN510G Wireless Adapter
2.4
Installation Environment Requirements
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Not
in direct sunlight or near a heater or heating vent
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Not cluttered or crowded. There should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space on all sides
of the AP
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Well ventilated (especially if it is in a closet)
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Operating temperature: 0
~40
(32
~104
)
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Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
2.5
Connecting the Device
Figure 2-3 is an example of an infrastructure network incorporating the TL-WA501G. An
Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. For a typical connection of the
AP, please do the following:
1.
You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or
office). Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem.
2.
Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router. Quickly install the router.
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