Chapter 1 Introduction; Product Overview; Conventions - TP-Link TL-WA701ND User Manual

TL-WA701ND/TL-WA801ND/TL-WA901ND

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Product Overview

This Wireless N Access Point is dedicated to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) wireless network
solutions. It allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network while also allowing
you to connect the wireless devices to a wired environment. Increased mobility and the absence of
cabling will be beneficial for your network.
With using IEEE 802.11n wireless technology, your device can transmit wireless data at the rate of
up to 150/300/450Mbps. With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and
wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2- PSK, WPA- PSK),
the Wireless N Access Point delivers complete data privacy. This device leverages some 802.11n
features to provide improved performance and coverage compared to 802.11a/g devices, and fully
interoperates with 802.11n products if they are Wi-Fi CERTIFIED.
It supports an easy, web-based setup for installation and management. Even though you may not
be familiar with the Access Point, you can easily configure it with the help of this Guide. Before
installing the AP, please look through this Guide to get the full information of the
TL-WA701ND/TL-WA801ND/TL-WA901ND Wireless N Access Point.

1.2 Conventions

Here in this Guide we use TL-WA901ND for example.
When using this guide, please notice that features of the AP may vary slightly depending on the
model and software version you have, and on your location, language, and Internet service
provider. All screenshots, images, parameters and descriptions documented in this guide are used
for demonstration only.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made
in the preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements,
information, and recommendations in this document do not constitute the warranty of any kind,
express or implied. Users must take full responsibility for their application of any products.
More Info:
The latest software, management app and utility can be found at Download Center at
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http://www.tp-link.com/support.
The Installation Guide (IG) can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of
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the AP.
Specifications can be found on the product page at http://www.tp-link.com.
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A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at http://forum.tp-link.com.
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Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical Support
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page at http://www.tp-link.com/support.
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