Tp-Link TL-WA801ND V5 [10/54] Position your access point

Chapter 2

Connect the Hardware

2. 1. Position Your Access Point

• The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or

excessive heat.

• Place the access point in a location where it can be connected to various devices as

well as to a power source.

• Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not

create a tripping hazard.

• The access point can be placed on a shelf or desktop.

• Keep the access point away from devices with strong electromagnetic interference,

such as Bluetooth devices, cordless phones and microwaves.

2. 2. Connect Your Access Point

There are four operation modes supported by this access point: Access Point, Repeater/

Bridge, Client and Multi-SSID. Please determine which operation mode you need and

carry out the corresponding steps.

2. 2. 1. Access Point Mode

In Access Point mode, the access point transforms your existing wired network to a

wireless one. This mode is suitable for dorm rooms or homes where there’s already a

wired router but you need a wireless network.

Wired Router

Internet

TL-WA801ND’s SSID

1. Connect the access point according to Step A to D in the diagram.

2. Power on the access point, wait until the Power (

) and Wireless ( ) LEDs are lit and stable,

and use the default SSID and Password printed on the label of the access point to join its

Wi-Fi network.

Note:

You can surf the internet now. For your wireless network security, it is recommended to change the default SSID (network

name) and the password of your Wi-Fi network.