TP-Link TL-WA7110ND User Manual

TP-Link TL-WA7110ND User Manual

150mbps high power wireless access point

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TL-WA7110ND
150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point
REV1.0.0
1910011047

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  • Page 1 TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point REV1.0.0 1910011047...
  • Page 2 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 3 FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 4 Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. appareil conforme norms...
  • Page 5 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 品注明的電源類型使用本 品。 產 產 ● 潔本 品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧 潔劑或濕布進行 潔。 清 產 清 清 ●注意防潮,請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本 品上。 產 ● 槽與開口供通風使用,以確保本 品的操作可靠並防止過熱,請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。 插 產 ●請勿將本 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。 產 ●請不要私自打開機殼,不要嘗試自行維修本 品,請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。 產 Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів...
  • Page 6 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point Model No.: TL-WA7110ND Trademark: TP-LINK declare under responsibility that above products satisfy technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Package Contents ..........................1 Chapter 1. Introduction ........................2 Overview of the Product......................2 Features ........................... 2 Conventions ..........................4 Panel Layout ..........................4 1.4.1 The Front Panel........................ 4 1.4.2 The Rear Panel ........................ 5 Chapter 2. Connecting the Device....................6 System Requirements......................
  • Page 8 Network ..........................42 4.6.1 LAN..........................42 Wireless ..........................43 4.7.1 Wireless Settings......................44 4.7.2 Wireless Security......................45 4.7.3 Wireless MAC Filtering....................48 4.7.4 Wireless Advanced......................50 4.7.5 Distance Setting ......................51 4.7.6 Throughput Monitor ......................52 4.7.7 Wireless Statistics ......................53 DHCP .............................
  • Page 9 5.7.1 Wireless Settings......................82 5.7.2 Wireless Security......................86 5.7.3 MAC Filtering........................88 5.7.4 Wireless Advanced......................90 5.7.5 Distance Setting ......................91 5.7.6 Throughput Monitor ......................92 5.7.7 Wireless Statistics ......................93 DHCP ............................. 93 5.8.1 DHCP Settings ....................... 93 5.8.2 DHCP Clients List......................94 5.8.3 Address Reservation ......................
  • Page 10 5.17.1 Time Settings ....................... 121 5.17.2 Diagnostic........................122 5.17.3 Firmware Upgrade......................123 5.17.4 Factory Defaults ......................124 5.17.5 Backup & Restore ......................124 5.17.6 Reboot ..........................125 5.17.7 Password........................125 5.17.8 System log........................126 5.17.9 Statistics ........................128 Appendix A: FAQ ..........................130 Appendix B: Configuring the PC .....................
  • Page 11: Package Contents

    150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide Package Contents The following items should be found in your package:  One TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point One power Adapter for TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point   One Power Injector ...
  • Page 12: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Introduction Overview of the Product The TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point will allow you to connect your network with other wireless devices wirelessly, sharing Internet Access, files and fun, easily and securely. The high power design will also help you build a more stable link or cover more area indoors.
  • Page 13 TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide Supports configuration backup/restore and firmware upgrade.   Supports Web management.  Supports Remote Management.  Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing, VPN Pass-through.  Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host.
  • Page 14: Conventions

    TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide Conventions The AP or TL-WA7110ND, or device mentioned in this User guide stands for TL- WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point without any explanations. Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may differ from the actual situation.
  • Page 15: The Rear Panel

    The Rear Panel Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch Viewed from left to right, the following parts are located on the rear panel of TL-WA7110ND. POWER: The power port connects to the power adapter provided with the TL-WA7110ND. MAIN (PoE): One LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 port connects to a network device, such as a switch or a router, and is capable of 12V Power over Ethernet output.
  • Page 16: Chapter 2. Connecting The Device

    There are seven operation mode supported by this AP: AP Client Router, AP Router, Access Point, Multi-SSID, Repeater (Range Extender), Bridge with AP and Client. 2.3.1 AP Client Router Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WA7110ND in AP Client Router mode...
  • Page 17: Ap Router

    Power on the PC(s) and notebook(s). 2.3.2 AP Router Figure 2-2 Hardware Installation of the TL-WA7110ND in AP Router mode Connect the MAIN (PoE) port of TL-WA7110N to the POE port of the Power Injector with an Ethernet cable. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the LAN port of the Power Injector with an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 18: Multi-Ssid

    Repeater and Universal Repeater Figure 2-5 Hardware Installation of the TL-WA7110ND in (Universal) Repeater mode Connect the MAIN (PoE) port of TL-WA7110ND to the POE port of the Power Injector with an Ethernet cable. Plug one end of the Power Adapter into the DC jack on the Power Injector, and the other end in electrical wall socket.
  • Page 19: Client

    TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 2-6 Hardware Installation of the TL-WA7110ND in Standard AP -- Bridge mode Connect the MAIN (PoE) port of TL-WA7110N to the POE port of the Power Injector with an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 20: Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide

    AP. The default IP address of the TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point is 192.168.0.254. And the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be seen from LAN. They changed...
  • Page 21: Quick Setup

    AP and connect to Internet. With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator) utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser.
  • Page 23 TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide Open your web browser and enter the IP address of the AP (192.168.0.254) and a login screen will display (shown in Figure 3-3). Figure 3-3 Login the router Enter admin for Username and Password (both in lower case letters) on the following login screen.
  • Page 24 TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-6 Quick Setup Click Next, and then Operation Mode page will appear, shown in Figure 3-7: Figure 3-7 Operation Mode AP Client Router - In this mode, the device enables multi-users to share Internet from WISP.
  • Page 25: Ap Client Router

    TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide  Note: When you change the operation mode to Client/Repeater, WPS function will stay disabled. Please manually enable this function if needed when you switch back to Access Point/Multi-SSID/Bridge mode. 3.2.1...
  • Page 26 TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-10 WISP Station Setting  Wireless Name of WISP Station - The SSID of the AP your Device is going to connect to as a client. You can also use the search function to select the SSID to join.
  • Page 27 TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide Wireless Security Mode - This option should be chosen according to the AP's security  configuration. It is recommended that the security type is the same as your AP's security type.
  • Page 28 TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-12 AP List The page below will appear. Create a name for the Local Wireless Network. The security settings for the local network will be set the same as your WISP by default. Then click Next.
  • Page 29 TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-15 Finish page 3.2.2 Router When you choose AP Router Mode on Operation Mode page in Figure 3-7, take the following steps: Click Next in Figure 3-7, and then WAN Connection Type page will appear as shown in Figure 3-16.
  • Page 31 TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-17 PPPoE Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP and then click Next, Figure 3-18 will appear. Figure 3-18 Wireless Wireless Network Name(SSID) - Enter a string of up to 32 characters. The same Name ...
  • Page 32 If you add a router to the network, your ISP may not recognize the MAC address of the router and not allow it to connect. However, TP-LINK router can "clone" or replicate the registered MAC address of the MAIN COMPUTER. Then your ISP can release the Internet connection to the router and all the computers.
  • Page 33 TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide  Note: It is strongly recommended to restart the Cable Modem after the Quick Setup is done. This important operation will solve most issues. Choose to clone MAC address or not, if you are unsure, please select YES. Then click Next, and you will come to the page shown in Figure 3-18.
  • Page 34: Access Point

     Wireless Network Name - Enter a string of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is set to be TP-LINK _xxxxxx(xxxxxx indicates the last unique six characters of each Device's MAC address), which can ensure your wireless network security.
  • Page 35 TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide in a region other than one of those specified in this filed. If your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance. When you select your local region from the pull-down list, the Note Dialog of TERMS OF USE will pop up.
  • Page 36 TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the Device. The Network Setting page will appear then. It is recommended that you keep the default settings on this page.
  • Page 37: Multi-Ssid

    TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide 3.2.4 Multi-SSID When you choose Multi-SSID on Operation Mode page in Figure 3-7, take the following steps: Click Next in Figure 3-7, and then Wireless page will appear as shown in Figure 3-25. Select Enable VLAN.
  • Page 38 TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide  SSID - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. In Multi-SSID operation mode, enter SSID for each BSS in the field "SSID1"...
  • Page 39 TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-26 Network When you finish the wireless setting in Figure 3-26 and click Next, then Figure 3-27 will appear, where you can click Finish button to complete the Quick Setup.
  • Page 40: Repeater (Range Extender)

    TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide 3.2.5 Repeater (Range Extender) When you choose Repeater (Range Extender) on Operation Mode page in Figure 3-7, take the following steps: Click Next in Figure 3-7, and then Wireless page will appear as shown in Figure 3-28. Click Survey button to scan the wireless networks.
  • Page 41 TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide Note Dialog  Note: Ensure you select a correct country to comply with local laws. Incorrect settings may cause interference. Limited to local law of the United States, selecting country code and channel function was disabled.
  • Page 42 TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-29 AP List You will then return to the Wireless page as shown in Figure 3-28. The security mode will be selected automatically, please confirm it and enter the same password as is on your router or access point, then click Next.
  • Page 43: Bridge With Ap

    TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-31 Finish page 3.2.6 Bridge with When you choose Bridge with AP on Operation Mode page in Figure 3-7, take the following steps: Click Next in Figure 3-7, and then Wireless page will appear as shown in Figure 3-32. Click Survey button to scan the wireless networks.
  • Page 44 TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide  Enable WDS - The AP client can connect to AP with WDS enabled or disabled. If WDS is enabled, all traffic from wired networks will be forwarded in the format of WDS frames consist of four address fields.
  • Page 45 TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide  Key Format - This option should be chosen if the Security Mode is WEP. It indicates the format of the WEP key.  WEP Index - This option should be chosen if the Security Mode is WEP. It indicates the index of the WEP key.
  • Page 46 TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide The Network Setting page will appear then. It is recommended that you keep the default settings on this page. Click Next. Figure 3-35 Network When you finish the wireless setting in Figure 3-35 and click Next, then Figure 3-36 will appear, where you can click Finish button to complete the Quick Setup.
  • Page 47: Client

    TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide 3.2.7 Client When you choose Client on Operation Mode page in Figure 3-7, take the following steps: Click Next in Figure 3-7, and then Wireless page will appear as shown in Figure 3-37. Click Survey button to scan the wireless networks.
  • Page 49 TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide Note Dialog  Note: Ensure you select a correct country to comply with local laws. Incorrect settings may cause interference. Limited to local law of the United States, selecting country code and channel function was disabled.
  • Page 50 TL-WA7110ND 150Mbps High Power Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 3-38 AP List You will then return to the Wireless page as shown in Figure 3-37. The security mode will be selected automatically, please confirm it and enter the same password as is on your router or access point, then click Next.

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