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AC1200 Wireless Gigabit Access Point
TL-WA1201
REV2.0.0
1910012547

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  • Page 1 User Guide AC1200 Wireless Gigabit Access Point TL-WA1201 REV2.0.0 1910012547...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide ......................1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Access Point ..... 2 1. 1. Product Overview............3 1.
  • Page 3 4. 5. Upgrade the Firmware ............31 4.

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the access point. Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com. A community is provided for you to discuss our products at https://community.tp-link.com. Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support/.

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Get To Know About Your Access Point

    Chapter Get to Know About Your Access Point This chapter introduces what the access point can do and shows its appearance. It contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Panel Layout...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    1. 1. Product Overview The TP-Link access point, with multiple operation modes, is designed to establish or expand a scalable high-speed wireless network or to connect your Ethernet enabled device to a wireless network, such as the game console, digital media adapter, printer, or network attached storage device.

  • Page 7: Back Panel

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Access Point LED Explanation Name Status Indication Power is on. Blinking The system is starting up or the firmware upgrade is in once every progress. Do not disconnect or power off your access second point.
  • Page 8 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Access Point The following parts (view from left to right) are located on the back panel. Ports or Buttons Description For connecting the access point to a power socket via the provided Power Port power adapter.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2. Set Up Internet Connection

    Chapter Set Up Internet Connection This chapter introduces how to quickly set up the access point. It contains the following sections: • Position Your Access Point • Set Up Your Access Point...

  • Page 10: Position Your Access Point

    This mode is suitable for dorm rooms or homes where there’s already a wired router but you need a wireless network. Internet TL-WA1201’s SSID Existing Router 1. Connect the access point according to Step A to D in the diagram.

  • Page 11: Range Extender Mode

    Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 5. Go to Quick Setup, select Access Point mode and click Next. 6. Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the configuration. 7. Now, reconnect your wireless devices to the new Wi-Fi network, and enjoy the internet! 2.
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 3. Use the default SSID and Password printed on the label of the access point to join its Wi-Fi network. 4. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkap.net. Create a password to log in. Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to the section.

  • Page 13: Client Mode

    Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 2. 2. 3. Client Mode In this mode, the access point connects your wired devices to a wireless network. This mode is suitable when you have a wired device with an Ethernet port and no wireless capability, for example, a smart TV, media player, or game console and you want to connect it to the internet wirelessly.

  • Page 14: Multi-Ssid Mode

    Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 6. Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the configuration. 7. Now, connect your wired device to the access point via an Ethernet cable, and enjoy the internet! 2. 2. 4. Multi-SSID Mode In this mode, the access point creates multiple wireless networks to provide different security and VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) groups.
  • Page 15 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 6. Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the configuration. 7. Go to Settings > Wireless > Wireless Settings to modify VLAN IDs. 8. Now, connect your wireless devices to the Wi-Fi networks isolated by VLANs, and enjoy the internet!

  • Page 16: Chapter 3. Customize Your Network

    Chapter Customize Your Network This chapter introduces how to customize your network. It contains the following sections: • View the Network Status • Change the LAN Settings • Specify DHCP Server Settings • Customize Wireless Settings • Set Portal Authentication •...

  • Page 17: View The Network Status

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 3. 1. View the Network Status 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point. 2. Go to Settings > Status. Here you can click each icon to view the network information. 3.

  • Page 18: Specify Dhcp Server Settings

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network Note: If your access point works in Range Extender mode or Multi-SSID mode, select Use the following IP address and set the IP address. 4. Leave other parameters as the default settings. 5. Click Save. Tip: After setting a static IP address, you can use the new IP address to log into the web management page besides http://tplinkap.net.

  • Page 19: Customize Wireless Settings

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network Point mode and Multi-SSID mode) for specified clients. To reserve an IP address, follow the steps below: 1. In the Address Reservation section, click Add. 2. Click View Existing Devices or manually enter the MAC address of the client. 3.

  • Page 20: Extend Another Host Network

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 3. Click the 2.4GHz 5GHz band. 4. Customize the SSID and password according to your needs. 5. Leave other parameters as the default settings. 6. Click Save. 3. 4. 2. Extend Another Host Network • When working in Range Extender mode: 1 ) Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.
  • Page 21 Chapter 3 Customize Your Network • When working in Client mode: 1 ) Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point. 2 ) Go to Settings > Wireless > Connect to Network. 3 ) Select 2.4GHz 5GHz band and click...

  • Page 22: Customize The Extended Network

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 3. 4. 3. Customize the Extended Network Note: Extended network settings are only available in Range Extender mode. • To enable or disable the extended network 1 ) Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point. 2 ) Go to Settings >...

  • Page 23: Set Portal Authentication

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 3 ) Select Hide SSID broadcast, and the corresponding SSID will not be displayed when wireless devices scan for local wireless networks. You need to manually enter the SSID to join the network. 4 ) Click Save. 3.
  • Page 24 Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 4. Select the effective Wi-Fi network for portal authentication. 5. Set Authentication Type Simple Password and set a password for clients. Or select No Authentication if you want to allow clients to access the network without any authentication.

  • Page 25: Use Wps For Wireless Connection

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 3. 6. Use WPS for Wireless Connection Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) provides an easier approach to set up a security-protected Wi-Fi connection. Note: • The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the access point is disabled. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled before configuration.

  • Page 26: Monitor The Traffic Statistics

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 1 ) Click Other Methods -- PIN Code on the WPS page, and then select Client’s PIN. 2 ) Enter your client’s PIN, and then click Connect. 3 ) A success message will appear on the WPS page when the device successfully join the access point’s network.

  • Page 27: Wireless Advanced

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 3. Enable Filtering. 4. Select whether to block or allow specific wireless devices to access the access point. Then click Save. 5. In the Blacklist Whitelist section, click Add. 6. Click View Existing Devices and choose a currently connected device from the list. Or enter a MAC address manually to add a device that is not connected.
  • Page 28 Chapter 3 Customize Your Network 3. Configure the advanced settings of your wireless network and click Save. Note: If you are not familiar with the setting items on this page, it’s strongly recommended to keep the provided default values; otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance. •...

  • Page 29: 3. 10. Throughput Monitor

    Chapter 3 Customize Your Network • Group Key Update Period: Enter the number of seconds (minimum 30) to control the time interval for the encryption key automatic renewal. The default value is 0, indicating no key renewal. • WMM Feature: This function is enabled by default and recommended to guarantee the packets with high-priority messages being transmitted preferentially.

  • Page 30: Chapter 4. Manage Your Access Point

    Chapter Manage Your Access Point This chapter will show you how to configure and manage your access point. It contains the following sections: • Set Up System Time • Control LEDs • SNMP • Ping Watchdog • Upgrade the Firmware •...

  • Page 31: Set Up System Time

    Chapter 4 Manage Your Access Point 4. 1. Set Up System Time System time is the time displayed while the access point is running. The system time you configure here will be used for other time-based functions like Reboot Schedule. You can choose the way to obtain the system time as needed.

  • Page 32: Control Leds

    Chapter 4 Manage Your Access Point 2 ) Set the current Date (In MM/DD/YYYY format). 3 ) Set the current Time (In HH/MM/SS format). 4 ) Click Save. • To set up Daylight Saving Time: 1 ) Click the Enable Daylight Saving Time check box.

  • Page 33: Snmp

    Chapter 4 Manage Your Access Point 4. (Optional) Enable Night Mode and specify the LED Off Time as needed, and the LEDs will be off during the period. 5. Click Save. 4. 3. SNMP SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a popular network monitoring and management protocol.

  • Page 34: Ping Watchdog

    If the value is exceeded, the device will restart automatically. 8. Click Save. 4. 5. Upgrade the Firmware TP-Link is committed to improving product features, giving you a better network experience. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page at our website www.tp-link.com...

  • Page 35: Backup And Restore Configuration Settings

    • Do NOT power off the access point during the firmware upgrade. 1. Download the latest firmware file for the access point from our website www.tp-link. com. 2. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.

  • Page 36: Set Reboot Schedule

    Chapter 4 Manage Your Access Point • To restore configuration settings 1 ) Click Browse to locate the backup configuration file stored on your computer, and click Restore. 2 ) Wait a few minutes for the restore and reboot. Note: During the restore process, do not power off or reset the access point. •...

  • Page 37: Administration

    Chapter 4 Manage Your Access Point 3. Enable Reboot Schedule, and set the Reboot Time Repeat time. 4. Click Save. 4. 8. Administration The Administration feature allows you to change or recover your login password of the web management page. •...

  • Page 38: Diagnostics

    Chapter 4 Manage Your Access Point 4. Specify a mailbox (From) for sending the recovery letter and enter its SMTP Server address. Specify a mailbox (To) for receiving the recovery letter. If the mailbox (From) to send the recovery letter requires encryption, click the Enable Authentication check box and enter its username and password.
  • Page 39 • Tracerouter: This diagnostic tool tests the performance of a connection. 2 ) Enter the destination IP address (such as 192.168.0.254) or Domain name (such as www.tp-link.com) in the IP Address/Domain Name field. 3 ) (Optional) Click Advanced...

  • Page 40: 4. 10. System Log

    Chapter 4 Manage Your Access Point 4. 10. System Log When the access point does not work normally, you can save the system log and send it to the technical support for troubleshooting. • To save the system log locally 1.
  • Page 41 Chapter 4 Manage Your Access Point 4. Enter the information required: From: Enter the email address used for sending the system log. Enter the recipient’s email address, which can be the same as or different from the sender’s email address. SMTP Server: Enter the SMTP server address.

  • Page 42: Faq

    Q1. How do I restore the access point to its factory default settings? With the access point powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button until the Power LED starts blinking, then release the button. Note: Resetting the access point will clear all previous configurations, and the access point will reset to the default Access Point mode.
  • Page 43 Q6. What should I do to maximize my signal strength in Range Extender mode? When choosing an ideal location to optimize wireless signal in Range Extender mode, please refer to the following recommendations. • Halfway is the best way. Generally, the ideal location for a repeater is about halfway between your wireless router and your wireless clients and make sure that the location you choose is within the range of the host router.
  • Page 44 Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd.
  • Page 45 Component Name Model I.T.E. Power Supply T120150-2B1 Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc. Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com...
  • Page 46 20 cm from all persons and must not be co- located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.” We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
  • Page 47 20 cm from all persons and must not be co- located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.” We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
  • Page 48 2400 MHz -2483.5 MHz (20dBm) 5150 MHz -5250 MHz (23dBm) EU declaration of conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/ce...
  • Page 49 L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; 2.
  • Page 50 之無線電信。低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機 設備之干擾。 4.7.9.1應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。 4.7.9.2高增益指向性天線只得應用於固定式點對點系統。 安全諮詢及注意事項 • 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。 • 清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。 • 注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。 • 插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋 開口。 • 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位 置中。 • 請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項 工作。 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 限用物質及其化學符號 鉛 鎘 汞 六價鉻 多溴聯苯 多溴二苯醚 產品元件名稱 CrVI PBDE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 外殼 ○ ○ ○...
  • Page 51 • Do not use any other chargers than those recommended • Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed. • Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. • Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of this product.

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