TP-Link AP300 Quick Installation Manual

Quick

Installation Guide

11AC Wireless Gigabit Access Point
AP300 / AP500
Configure the AP Device
Note: AP500 is used for demonstration in this installation guide.
AP Mode (Default)
The AP device transforms your wired network into wireless.
Internet
Wired Router
Connect the AP device according to steps A to D in the diagram.
1.
2. Turn on the power and wait until the Power (
stable, use the default SSID and Password printed on the product label to join the AP
device's Wi-Fi network.
Note: You can enjoy the Internet surfing now. For your wireless network security, it is recommended to change the
default SSID (network name) and the password of your Wi-Fi network. To do so, perform the following steps.
Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkap.net, then log in using admin (all
3.
lowercase) for both Username and Password.
Repeater/Bridge Mode
Internet
Host AP
1. Connect the AP device according to steps A and B in the diagram.
Turn on the power and wait until the Power (
2.
stable, use the default SSID and Password printed on the product label to join the AP
device's Wi-Fi network.
3. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkap.net, then log in using admin (all lowercase)
for both Username and Password.
4. Click Quick Setup, then select your Region and click Next.
B
) and Wireless ( & ) LEDs are lit and
The AP device extends the range of an existing Wi-Fi network.
Host AP's SSID
) and Wireless ( & ) LEDs are lit and
Before your start
Which mode do you need? Please refer to the table to choose a proper mode.
Scenarios
You want to convert your wired (Ethernet) network to a
wireless network.
You are in a Wi-Fi dead-zone or a place with weak wireless
signal. You want to have a greater effective range of the
wireless signal throughout your home or office.
You have a wired device with an Ethernet port and no wireless
capability, for example, a Smart TV, Media Player, or game
console. You want to connect it to the Internet wirelessly.
A C
Click Quick Setup, then select your Region and click Next.
4.
5. Select Access Point mode and click Next to customize your Wi-Fi settings. Follow
the step-by-step on-screen instructions to complete the configuration.
Now, reconnect your wireless devices to the new Wi-Fi network.
Enjoy!
A
Select Repeater/Bridge mode and click Next. Follow the step-by-step on-screen
5.
instructions to complete the configuration.
6. Relocate the AP device to a good place. For details, you can refer to Q5 in Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ).
Now, connect your wireless devices to the Wi-Fi network using the AP device's SSID and
password.
Enjoy!
Operating Modes
AP Mode (Default Mode)
Repeater/Bridge Mode
Client Mode
AP500's SSID
D
AP500's SSID
B