Tp-Link TL-WA500G [9/53] Overview of this guide

TL-WA500G 54M Wireless Access Point User Guide

Overview of This Guide

Package Contents: Tells what are contained in the box.

Chapter 1 Introduction: Gives an introduction for the TL-WA500G Wireless

Access Point.

1.1 Product Overview: Introduces advantages of using this AP.

1.2 Main Feature:

Introduces main features and their benefits.

1.3 Appearance: Gives descriptions of LEDs, ports and buttons on the

front and rear panel.

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation: Tells how to connect the AP and the requirements.

2.1 Before You Begin: Gives suggestions for better performance of the wireless

network.

2.2 Basic Requirement:

Introduces some basic requirements for successful

installation and long-term use

2.3 Connecting the Device:

Introduces steps to connect the AP.

Chapter 3 Configure the PC: Tells how to configure the IP address of your PC in order

to access the AP.

Chapter 4 Configure the Device: Tells how to configure the AP via the web-based

management page.

4.1 Login: Tells how to log on to the web-based management page.

4.2 Status:

Gives information about the AP’s current configuration.

4.3 Network:

Tells how to configure the IP parameters of AP.

4.4 Wireless:

Guides to establish the wireless network in different

wireless modes and deploy the security features

appropriate to your needs.

4.5 DHCP:

Introduces how to set your AP to be a DHCP server so

that the AP will automatically assign an IP address for

your PC.

4.6 Wireless Settings:

Allows you to make some advanced configurations for

your wireless network.

4.7 System Tools: Allows you to update the firmware, restore the factory

defaults, backup the current version, change the default

password, and view the system Log.