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AC1200 Wireless Gigabit Access Point
TL-WA1201
© 2022 TP-Link

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  • Page 1 User Guide AC1200 Wireless Gigabit Access Point TL-WA1201 © 2022 TP-Link...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Manage the User TP-Link IDs ..........16 3. 3. 1. Add TP-Link ID to Manage the Access Point ......17 3.
  • Page 3 Chapter 5. Portal (for Access Point/Multi-SSID Mode) ....32 Chapter 6. Access Control ......... 35 Chapter 7.

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the product package. Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com. TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products and share knowledge at https://community.tp-link.com. Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the...
  • Page 5 *Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection, quality, and client condition.

  • Page 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 updating firmware. Do not once every disconnect or power off your access point. second (Power) Blinking WPS connection is in progress.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Access Point Ports or Buttons Description For connecting the access point to a power socket via the provided POWER Port power adapter. ON/OFF Button Press this button to power on or off the access point. Press and hold this button until the Power LED blinks to reset the Reset access point to its factory default settings.

  • Page 10: 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 11: Position Your Access Point

    PoE injector. Note: The passive PoE injector supports a cable length up to 30 meters, but the value may vary due to the environment. Power on via the PoE Injector TL-WA1201’s SSID Internet Existing Router Passive PoE Injector 2.

  • Page 12: Range Extender Mode

    Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Internet TL-WA1201’s SSID Existing Router 1. Connect the access point according to Step A to D in the diagram. 2. Turn on the power, and wait for about 2 minutes until the Power and Wi-Fi LEDs are lit and stable.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection and you want to have a larger effective range of the wireless signal throughout your home or office. Internet Host AP’s SSID WA1201’s SSID Other Wired Device 1. Connect the access point according to Step A and B in the diagram. 2.

  • Page 14: Client Mode

    Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Router Devices Halfway 9. Now, connect your devices to the access point wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable, and enjoy the internet! 2. 2. 3. Client Mode In this mode, the access point connects your wired device 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 or game console and you want to connect it to the internet wirelessly.

  • Page 15: Multi-Ssid Mode

    Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection 5. Click Change Mode and switch to the Client mode. 6. Wait until the access point reboots, then log in again. 7. Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the configuration. 8. Now, connect your wired device to the access point via an Ethernet cable, and enjoy the internet! 2.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Set Up Internet Connection Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to the section. 5. Click Change Mode and switch to the Multi-SSID mode. 6. Wait until the access point reboots, then reconnect to the access point and log in again.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3. Tp-Link Cloud Service (For Access Point Mode)

    TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. Log in to your access point with a TP-Link ID, and you can easily monitor and manage your home network when you are out and about via the Tether app. To ensure that your access point stays new and gets better over time, the TP-Link Cloud will notify you when an important firmware upgrade is available.

  • Page 18: Register A Tp-Link Id

    Manage the User TP-Link IDs. • Once you have registered a TP-Link ID on the web management page, you can only register another TP-Link ID via the Tether APP. Please refer to Manage the Access Point via the TP-Link Tether App to install the app.

  • Page 19: Manage The User Tp-Link Ids

    2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click SAVE. 3. 3. Manage the User TP-Link IDs The TP-Link ID used to log in to the access point for the first time will be automatically bound as the Admin...

  • Page 20: Add Tp-Link Id To Manage The Access Point

    3. Click , enter another TP-Link ID as needed and click SAVE. Note: If you need another TP-Link ID, please register a new one via the Tether app. Refer to Manage the Access Point via the TP-Link Tether App to install the app and register a new TP-Link ID.

  • Page 21: Manage The Access Point Via The Tp-Link Tether App

    Note: If you need to remotely access your access point from your smart devices, you need to: • Log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have one, refer to Register a TP-Link • Make sure your smartphone or tablet can access the internet with cellular data or a Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 22: Chapter 4. Wireless Settings

    Chapter Wireless Settings This chapter guides you on how to configure the wireless settings. It contains the following sections: • Specify Wireless Settings • Use WPS for Wireless Connection (for Access Point/Multi-SSID Mode) • Check Advanced Wireless Settings (for Access Point/Multi-SSID Mode) •...

  • Page 23: Specify Wireless Settings

    Chapter 4 Wireless Settings 4. 1. Specify Wireless Settings The access point’s wireless network names (SSIDs), password, and security option are preset in the factory. The preset SSIDs and password can be found on the label of the access point. Wireless settings differ with operation mode.
  • Page 24 Chapter 4 Wireless Settings • To use the Smart Connect function: Smart Connect combines the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands and assigns your devices between them to balance network demands. 1. Go to Wireless > Wireless Settings. 2. Enable Smart Connect.

  • Page 25: Range Extender Mode

    Chapter 4 Wireless Settings 2. Make sure Smart Connect is disabled. Channel and mode settings are not available when Smart Connect is enabled. 3. Select a Channel Width (bandwidth) for the wireless network. It is recommended to just leave it as default. 4.
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 Wireless Settings 4. In the Extended Network section, customize the extended networks as you need. You can: • Enable or disable a wireless network. • Change the extended SSIDs or copy main network SSIDs. Note: Extended passwords are the same as the main network passwords and cannot be changed. •...

  • Page 27: Client Mode

    Chapter 4 Wireless Settings 5. Click SAVE. 4. 1. 3. Client Mode When the device works in Client mode, you can connect to another network. 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point. 2.

  • Page 28: Multi-Ssid Mode

    Chapter 4 Wireless Settings 3. Select the 2.4GHz 5GHz band. 4. Click Wi-Fi SCANNER to find and select the network to connect. Main network SSID and MAC address will be automatically filled in. 5. (Optional) If you want to lock the connection to the specified AP, enable Lock to The access point will not switch connection to other APs even if they use the same network name and password as the specified one.
  • Page 29 Chapter 4 Wireless Settings 3. Customize the network according to your needs. You can: • Enable or disable the network. • Change the extended SSID, password, and security option. • Select Hide SSID for the network, then your SSID won’t display when wireless devices scan for wireless networks and you will need to manually enter the SSID to join the network.
  • Page 30 Chapter 4 Wireless Settings 3. Click SAVE. • To change the transmit power: 1. Go to Wireless > Wireless Settings. 2. Click 2.4GHz GHz. 3. Select an option from the Transmit Power drop-down list. • To change channel settings: 1. Go to Wireless >...

  • Page 31: Use Wps For Wireless Connection (For Access Point/Multi-Ssid Mode)

    Chapter 4 Wireless Settings 4. 2. Use WPS for Wireless Connection (for Access Point/Multi-SSID Mode) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) provides an easier approach to set up a security-protected Wi-Fi connection. 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point. 2.

  • Page 32: Check Advanced Wireless Settings (For Access Point/Multi-Ssid Mode)

    Chapter 4 Wireless Settings 2 ) Within 2 minutes, enable WPS on your client. 3 ) A success message will appear on the WPS page when the device successfully join the access point’s network. • Connect via the WPS button on the access point 1 ) Press the WPS button on the back panel of the access point.

  • Page 33: Monitor Wireless Statistics (For Access Point/Multi-Ssid Mode)

    Chapter 4 Wireless Settings • AP Isolation – This function isolates all connected wireless stations so that wireless stations cannot access each other through WLAN. • Airtime Fairness – This function can improve the overall network performance by sacrificing a little bit of network time on your slow devices. •...

  • Page 34: Monitor The Traffic Throughput (For Access Point/Multi-Ssid Mode)

    Chapter 4 Wireless Settings 4. 5. Monitor the Traffic Throughput (for Access Point/Multi-SSID Mode) The throughput chart displays the current data traffic of the network. 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point. 2.

  • Page 35: Chapter 5. Portal (For Access Point/Multi-Ssid Mode)

    Chapter Portal (for Access Point/Multi-SSID Mode)
  • Page 36 Chapter 5 Portal (for Access Point/Multi-SSID Mode) Imagine that you run a small shop and provide Wi-Fi access for your customers. You want to seize every opportunity to promote your shop, which makes portal authentication an excellent choice. Customers will be directed to a web page for access verification, on which your personalized promotion is displayed.
  • Page 37 Chapter 5 Portal (for Access Point/Multi-SSID Mode) 8. (Optional) Click to edit the Login Page. You can personalize the appearance and content of the login page for newly connected clients. 9. Click SAVE.

  • Page 38: Chapter 6. Access Control

    Chapter Access Control...
  • Page 39 Chapter 6 Access Control Access Control is used to block or allow specific client devices to access your network (via wired or wireless) based on a list of blocked devices (Blacklist) or allowed devices (Whitelist). 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point. 2.
  • Page 40 Chapter 6 Access Control 2 ) Click to add other devices you want to allow. 3 ) Click Select From Device List, choose devices, then click ADD. Alternatively, click Manually, enter the device name and MAC address, then click ADD.
  • Page 41 Chapter 6 Access Control Done! Now you can block or allow specific client devices to access your network using the Blacklist or Whitelist.

  • Page 42: Chapter 7. Customize Network Settings

    Chapter Customize Network Settings This chapter introduces how to customize your network settings. It contains the following sections: • Change the LAN Settings • Specify DHCP Server Settings...

  • Page 43: Change The Lan Settings

    Chapter 7 Customize Network Settings 7. 1. Change the LAN Settings The access point is preset with Dynamic IP, which allows it to dynamically obtain an IP address and gateway from the main router/AP. It is recommended that you keep the default LAN settings to avoid IP conflict with the main router/AP or other devices on your local network.
  • Page 44 Chapter 7 Customize Network Settings • To specify the IP address range that the access point assigns: 1. Turn on DHCP Server. 2. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses of the IP Address Pool. 3. Leave other parameters as the default settings. 4.

  • Page 45: Chapter 8. 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 the System Time and Language • Control LEDs • Configure the SNMP Agent • Configure the Ping Watchdog •...

  • Page 46: Set The System Time And Language

    Chapter 8 Manage Your Access Point 8. 1. Set the System Time and Language 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 47 Chapter 8 Manage Your Access Point 4 ) (Optional) In the NTP Server II field, enter the IP address or domain name of the second NTP Server. 5 ) Click SAVE. • To get the system time from the managing device: 1 ) In the Set Time field, select...

  • Page 48: Control Leds

    Chapter 8 Manage Your Access Point 2 ) Select the correct Start date and time when daylight saving time starts at your local time zone. 3 ) Select the correct date and time when daylight saving time ends at your local time zone.

  • Page 49: Configure The Snmp Agent

    Chapter 8 Manage Your Access Point 2 ) Specify the LED Off Time as needed, and the LEDs will be off during the period. 4. Click SAVE. 8. 3. Configure the SNMP Agent SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a popular network monitoring and management protocol.

  • Page 50: Configure The Ping Watchdog

    Chapter 8 Manage Your Access Point 4. Configure the SNMP agent according to your actual network requirement. • SysContact – Enter the contact email address of the node to be managed. • SysName – Set a user-defined name for the node to be managed. •...

  • Page 51: Update The Firmware

    We will inform you through the web management page if there’s any new firmware available for your access point. Also, the latest firmware will be released at the TP-Link official website www.tp-link.com, and you can download it from the...

  • Page 52: Online Update

    Chapter 8 Manage Your Access Point 4. Specify the Update Time and save the settings. When a new version is available, the access point will update the firmware automatically at the specified time. 8. 5. 2. Online Update 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point. 2.

  • Page 53: Local Update

    Manage Your Access Point 8. 5. 3. Local Update 1. Download the latest firmware file for the access point from www.tp-link.com. 2. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point. 3. Go to System >...

  • Page 54: Reboot The Access Point

    Note: • During the resetting process, do not turn off the access point. • After reset, you can still use the current login password or the TP-Link ID to log in to the web management page. • To reset the access point to its factory settings:...

  • Page 55: Change The Login Password

    Chapter 8 Manage Your Access Point 2. Go to System > Reboot. • To reboot the access point immediately: Click REBOOT. • To schedule the access point to reboot periodically: 1 ) Enable Reboot Schedule. 2 ) Set the Reboot Time Repeat time.

  • Page 56: Password Recovery

    Chapter 8 Manage Your Access Point 8. 9. Password Recovery This feature allows you to recover the login password you set for you access point in case you forget it. 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point. 2.
  • Page 57 Chapter 8 Manage Your Access Point • Access the access point via HTTPS and HTTP: Tick the Enable box of Local Management via HTTPS to access the access point via HTTPS and HTTP, or keep it disabled to access the access point only via HTTP. •...

  • Page 58: 8. 11. Test The Network Connectivity

    Chapter 8 Manage Your Access Point 3. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the device to manage the access point from the devices list, or enter the MAC address of the device manually. 4. Specify a Description for this entry. 5.

  • Page 59: 8. 12. System Log

    Chapter 8 Manage Your Access Point • To test the connectivity via Traceroute: 1 ) Choose Traceroute as the diagnostic tool. 2 ) Enter the IP Address Domain Name of the tested host. 3 ) Keep the default Traceroute Max TTL.
  • Page 60 Chapter 8 Manage Your Access Point 3. Choose the type and level of the system logs as needed. 4. In the Save Log section, click SAVE TO LOCAL to save the system logs to a local disk. • To send the system log to a mailbox at a fixed time: For example, I want to check my access point’s working status at a fixed time every day, however, it’s too troublesome to log in to the web management page every time I want...
  • Page 61 Chapter 8 Manage Your Access Point Email From: Enter the email address used for sending the system log. 2 ) Select Require Password. Tips: Generally, Require Password should be selected if the login of the mailbox requires username and password. Username: Enter the user name to log in to the sender’s email address.

  • Page 62: 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 blinks, 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 63 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 an access point 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 64 FCC compliance information statement Product Name: AC1200 Wireless Gigabit Access Point Model Number: TL-WA1201 Component Name Model I.T.E. Power Supply T120150-2B1 Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6804 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com...
  • Page 65 FCC compliance information statement Product Name: I.T.E. Power Supply Model Number: T480050-2B1 Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6804 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com...
  • Page 66 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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 67 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/support/ce/...
  • Page 68 National Restrictions Attention: This device may only be used indoors in Great Britain. Canadian Compliance Statement This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
  • Page 69 Industry Canada Statement CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Korea Warning Statements: NCC Notice & BSMI Notice:...
  • Page 70 Safety Information • Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us. • Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device. •...
  • Page 71 Explanations of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation DC voltage AC voltage Class II equipment Polarity of output terminals Energy efficiency Marking Indoor use only Caution Operator’s manual RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

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