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TP-Link AP300 User Manual

Ac1200 wireless gigabit access point
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AP300
User Guide
AC1200 Wireless Gigabit Access Point
REV1.0.1
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  • Page 1 AP300 User Guide AC1200 Wireless Gigabit Access Point REV1.0.1 1910012036...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide ....................1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your AP Device ..... . 2 1. 1. Product Overview ............3 1.
  • Page 3 6. 6. Throughput Monitor ............39 6.

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    In addition to this guide, a Quick Installation Guide is also released with each TP-LINK AP device, you are suggested to configure your AP device for quick Internet setup by following the published Quick Installation Guide before you get started with a further configuration.

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Get To Know About Your Ap Device

    Chapter Get to Know About Your AP Device This chapter introduces what the AP device can do and shows its main features and appearance. This chapter contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Main Features • Panel Layout • Position Your AP Device...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product Overview What This Product Does The TP-LINK Wireless AC Access Point is designed to establish or expand a scalable high- speed wireless AC network or to connect multiple Ethernet enabled devices such as game consoles, digital media adapters, printers, or network attached storage devices to a wireless network.

  • Page 7: Panel Layout

    Chapter 1 • Support simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz connections • Multiple detachable external antennas and high power amplifiers provide stable signals and optimal wireless coverage • Up to 4 SSIDs and VLAN support • Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security •...

  • Page 8: The Back Panel

    Chapter 1 LED Explanation Name Status Indication The wireless 2.4GHz band is working properly (in AP/Multi-SSID mode). The host AP’s 2.4GHz network is selected (in Repeater/Bridge/Client mode). (Wireless 2.4GHz) The wireless 2.4GHz band is disabled (in AP/Multi-SSID mode). The host AP’s 2.4GHz is not selected (in Repeater/Bridge/Client mode).

  • Page 9: Position Your Ap Device

    Chapter 1 Item Description Ethernet One LAN 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 Port connects to a network device. The switch for the reset function. With the device powered on, use a pin to press and Reset hold the Reset button for five seconds until the Power LED starts blinking, then release the button.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2. Operation Modes

    Chapter Operation Modes The AP device supports four modes to satisfy user’s diversified network requirements including Access Point mode, Repeater/Bridge mode, Client mode and multi-SSID mode. This chapter introduces typical usage scenarios of each mode. You can choose the desired scenario according to your needs, and refer to this part for hardware connection instruction.

  • Page 11: Determine The Mode

    2. 2. Connect Your AP Device Follow the figures below to connect your AP device. Note: AP300 is used for demonstration in this guide. • Access Point mode Internet AP300’s SSID Wired Router...
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 • Repeater/Bridge mode Internet Host AP’s SSID AP300’s SSID Host AP • Client mode Internet Other Device Host AP’s SSID Host AP AP300 • Multi-SSID mode Group A SSID1 VLAN1 VLAN2 VLAN3 VLAN4 VLAN1 SSID2 Group B Switch...

  • Page 13: Chapter 3. Log Into Your Ap Device

    Chapter Log into Your AP Device...
  • Page 14 Chapter 3 With the Web-based management page, it is easy to configure and manage the AP device. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. Follow the steps below to log into your AP device.
  • Page 15 Chapter 3 5. For subsequent logins, you only need to enter the username and password that you have set to log in. Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to > Q3. I cannot log into the AP device’s web management page, what can I do?

  • Page 16: Chapter 4. Set Up Wireless Connections

    Chapter Set Up Wireless Connections This chapter introduces how to connect your AP device to the wireless network. The AP device is equipped with a web-based Quick Setup wizard. You can also set up the wireless connection by the WPS feature or manually add a wireless connection. This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 17: Quick Setup

    Chapter 4 4. 1. Quick Setup Quick Setup wizard allows you to quickly configure your AP device step by step. Choose the suitable operation mode according to your network environment and follow the step-by-step instructions. 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the AP device.
  • Page 18 Chapter 4 2. Press the WPS button of the device you want to connect to in 2 minutes. Note: The order to press the WPS button of the AP device and the device to be connected can be in reverse. 3.

  • Page 19: Manually Set Up A Wireless Connection

    Chapter 4 ¾ Using the AP Device‘s PIN 1 ) Toggle On Enable Device’s PIN to allow wireless clients to connect to the device using the Device’s PIN. 2 ) Click Generate to generate a new PIN randomly or click Default to restore the current PIN to the factory default PIN.
  • Page 20 Chapter 4 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, then log in with the username and password you set for the AP device. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Basic Settings. 3. Select the Operation mode from the drop-down list. ¾ Access Point Mode If Access Point mode is selected, please take the following steps:...
  • Page 21 Chapter 4 1 ) Select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz. Here we take 2.4GHz demostration. 2 ) The wireless radio is enabled by default. Customize the Wireless Network Name (SSID) Security settings. The AP device provides four security options, None, WPA/WPA2 - Personal, WPA/WPA2 - Enterprise and WEP.
  • Page 22 Chapter 4 ¾ Repeater/Bridge Mode If Repeater/Bridge mode is selected, please take the following steps: 1 ) Select the wireless network 2.4GHz 5GHz to connect. Here we take 2.4GHz for demostration. 2 ) Enter the exact same wireless settings of the Host network that you want to connect to.
  • Page 23 Chapter 4 Note: 1. If you want to automatically copy the same SSID and security settings as the Host AP, click the Same as Host button 2. If you want to hide this wireless network name, tick Hide SSID. 6 ) Click Save to save the settings.
  • Page 24 Chapter 4 1 ) The list will show the information of the Multi-SSID. The icon means this SSID is enabled, and you can click it to disable. While the icon means this SSID is disabled, and you can click it to enable. 2 ) Click the icon to modify the SSID, VLAN ID, wireless security and other settings of the corresponding network.

  • Page 25: Check The Connection Status

    Chapter 4 4. 4. Check the connection status After finishing the configuration, please go to Advanced > Status to check the connection status. Here we take Access Point mode as a demonstration. The status page of other modes are different. Click each element of the topology, its status will show below.
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  • Page 28: Chapter 5. Customize Your Network And Security Settings

    Chapter Customize Your Network and Security Settings This chapter guides you on how to configure advanced network and security settings that are available for this AP device. This chapter contains the following sections: • Change the LAN Settings • Specify DHCP Server Settings •...

  • Page 29: Change The Lan Settings

    Chapter 5 5. 1. Change the LAN Settings The AP device is preset to Obtain an IP address automatically, which allows the device to dynamically obtain an IP address and gateway from the main router/AP. You just need to enter http://tplinkap.net into the address bar to log into the web-based management page.
  • Page 30 Chapter 5 ¾ DHCP Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the AP device. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server. 3. Switch DHCP server. 4. Enter the starting and ending IP address in the IP Address Pool.

  • Page 31: Mac Filtering

    Chapter 5 4. Click View Devices or enter the MAC address of the client device. 5. Enter the IP address to set to the client device. 6. Select the Enable this entry checkbox. 7. Click OK. The IP address reservation is configured successfully, and you can see the rule shown as below.
  • Page 32 Chapter 5 3. Select the filtering rule: Blacklist or Whitelist. ¾ To add a device to a blacklist or whitelist 1 ) Click Add. 2 ) Enter the MAC address of the device or click View Devices button to choose the device that you want to add in the blacklist or whitelist from the Access Devices List.

  • Page 33: Advanced Wireless Settings

    Chapter 5 4 ) Select the Enable this Entry checkbox. 5 ) Click OK. ¾ To modify or delete a device from the Blacklist or Whitelist In the Blacklist or Whitelist, click the modify icon or the delete icon that corresponds to the device that you wish to modify or delete.
  • Page 34 Chapter 5 3. Choose the 2.4Ghz 5GHz of the wireless network. • Beacon Interval - Enter a time interval between 40 and 1000 in milliseconds to determine the duration between beacon packets that are transmitted periodically by the device to synchronize the wireless network. The default is 100 milliseconds.
  • Page 35 Chapter 5 • - This function guarantees the packets with high-priority messages being transmitted preferentially. It is enabled by default and highly recommended. 4. Click Save.

  • Page 36: Chapter 6. Manage Your Ap Device

    Chapter Manage Your AP Device This chapter will show you how to configure and manage your AP device. This chapter includes the following sections: • System Log • Test the Network Connectivity • Upgrade the Firmware • Backup and Restore Configuration Settings •...

  • Page 37: System Log

    Chapter 6 6. 1. System Log The System Log page displays a list of the most recent activities (events) of the network. You can define the type of logs and/or the level of logs you want to view. You can also export the log files to a computer.
  • Page 38 Chapter 6 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the AP device. 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Diagnostics. ¾ To diagnose using Ping 1 ) Choose Ping as the diagnostic tool to test the connectivity. 2 ) Enter the target IP Address of the tested host.

  • Page 39: Upgrade The Firmware

    6. 3. Upgrade the Firmware TP-LINK is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving you a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-LINK official website, you can download the latest firmware file from the...

  • Page 40: Backup And Restore Configuration Settings

    4. Do NOT turn off the AP device during the firmware upgrade. Follow the steps to upgrade the firmware. 1. Download the latest firmware file for the AP device from our website www.tp-link. com. 2. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the AP device.

  • Page 41: Change The Management Account

    Chapter 6 Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A ‘ . bin’ file of the current settings will be stored to your computer. Make sure to save the backup file to a safe location that you can retrieve and restore the device later, if needed. ¾...

  • Page 42: Throughput Monitor

    Chapter 6 3. Enter the current username and password. 4. Enter the new username and the new password twice (both case-sensitive). Click Save. Use the new username and password for subsequent logins. Tips: Please write down the new login information in a secure place in case you forget it. 6.

  • Page 43: Statistics

    Chapter 6 3. Select the corresponding checkbox (2.4G RX, 2.4G TX, 5G RX and 5G TX) to view individual or multiple data rates. 6. 7. Statistics The Statistics page displays the network traffic of wireless stations sent and received, and allows you to monitor the volume of wireless traffic statistics. 1.

  • Page 44: Ping Watchdog

    Chapter 6 3. Select the SNMP Agent checkbox to enable (or deselect to disable) the SNMP feature. 4. Enter the contact email address in SysContact field, a user-defined name in SysName field and the physical location in SysLocation of the node to be managed. 5.

  • Page 45: 6. 10. Leds Control

    Chapter 6 2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Ping Watchdog and complete the settings according to your needs. 3. Select the Ping Watchdog checkbox to enable the function. 4. Enter the IP address of the target host in IP Address To Ping field that you want to send ping packets to.

  • Page 46: Faq

    Q1. What can I do if I forgot my wireless password? The default password is labeled at the back of the AP device. If the password has been altered, please connect the AP device to the computer using a cable and follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 47 4 ) Click settings, deselect the following three options and click OK; 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, click to save the settings.
  • Page 48 5. Change a web browser or computer and log in again. 6. Reset the AP device to factory default settings: use a pin to press and hold the Reset button for five seconds until the Power LED starts blinking, then release the button. Note: Upon resetting, all previous configurations will be cleared, and the AP device will reset to the default AP Mode.
  • Page 49 Q5. What can I do if my wireless is not stable? It may be caused by too much interference, you can try the following methods: • Set your wireless channel to a different channel. • Move the AP device to a new location away from Bluetooth devices and other household electronics, such as cordless phone, microwave, and baby monitor, etc., to minimize signal interference.

  • Page 50: Specifications

    Specifications Hardware Ethernet Ports 1 10/100/1000Mbps LAN port Button Reset Button, WPS Button, LED On/Off Button, Power On/Off Button External Power Supply 12V/2A Antenna Two Dual Band Detachable Antennas Wireless Wireless Standards IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5GHz, IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz Frequency 2.4GHz, 5GHz Signal Rate 866Mbps at 5GHz, 300Mbps at2.4GHz CE: <20dBm(2.4GHz), <23dBm(5GHz)
  • Page 51 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 52 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 53 2. cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil. This radio transmitter (IC: 8853A-AP300/ Model: AP300) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain indicated.
  • Page 54 2 ) For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point operation as appropriate; and The high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e.
  • Page 55 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均 不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干 擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依 電信規定作業之無線電信。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。 減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。 BSMI Notice 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。 Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими...
  • Page 56 • Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. • The plug considered as disconnect device of adapter. • Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. For EU/EFTA, this product can be used in the following countries: Explanation of the symbols on the product label Symbol...
  • Page 57 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: AC1200 Wireless Gigabit Access Point Model No.: AP300 Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:...

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