Tp-Link TL-WA501G [12/44] Configure pc

TL-WA501G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide

3. Locate an optimum location for the AP. The best place is usually near the center of the area in

which your PC(s) will wirelessly connect. The place must accord with the Installation

Environment Requirements.

4. Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.

5. Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to the TL-WA501G AP. Power on the AP.

6. If you are connecting a desktop PC or laptop to your network, install the TP-LINK Wireless

Adapter on the PC.

Figure 2-3 The Example of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA501G

2.6 Configure PC

After connecting the TL-WA501G AP into your network, you should configure it. The default IP

address of the TL-WA501G 54Mbps Wireless Access Point is 192.168.1.1, and the default Subnet

Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be seen from the LAN. They can be changed as you

desire, as an example we use the default values for description in this guide.

Connect the local PCs to the LAN ports on the AP and configure the IP address manually for your

PCs.

1. From the Start menu on your desktop, go to Settings, and then click on Network

Connections.