INFORMATION SHEET 2.

3-2

Setting up wireless access point

LEARNING OBJECTIVE

After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, STUDENT(S) MUST be able to:

1. Properly configure wireless access point (WAP) device

Wireless access point

It refers to as a base station and wireless router, an access point is a wireless receiver
which enables a user to connect wirelessly to a network or the Internet.
Connecting device for configuration
1. Connect to the access point with the Ethernet cable or via wireless. The default
wireless network name (SSID) of the access point is TP-LINK_AP_XXXX. The default
password is on the label at the bottom of the access point. You can check the label
at the bottom for more details.
2. Plug the provided power adapter into the power jack on the back of the access
point, and other end to a standard electrical wall socket. Then press the on/off
button to power the device
3. Turn on all of your network devices and then check to see if the LEDs on the access
point display normally as the diagram below describes
2. CONFIGURING DEVICE
1. Logging in
a. Open your web browser, type in http://tplinkap.net or http://192.168.0.254
in the address bar and press Enter

b. A dialog box will prompt for the Username and password. Enter the default
values and click Login.

c. After successful logging in, the quick setup page will display, then click Next
d. Then you will see the start page shown as below, then click Next

e. The operation mode page will appear then. The TL-WA801ND supports up to
five operation modes.

What should I use?

 Access point - In this mode, this device can be connected to a wired

network and transform the wired access into wireless that multiple
devices can share together, especially for a home, office or hotel where
only wired network is available.
How to configure access point operation mode

1. Create and easy-to-remember name for your wireless network here.

2. Select Channel for your device.
3. Select most Secure (WPA/WPA2-PSK) mode and enter a wireless
password to prevent unauthorized access to your access point.
The network setting page will appear then. It is recommended that you
keep the default setting on this page.
 After Network Settings, the page for completion will appear.

4. Check your setting and click save to save your setting for future
reference.
5. Click Finish

 Repeater - In this mode, this device can copy and reinforce the
existing wireless signal to extend the coverage of the signal, especially
for a large space to eliminate signal-blind corners.

In this mode, the device can extend the coverage of another wireless
access point or router. The universal repeater mode is the access point
or router which does not support WDS function.
How to configure repeater operation mode

1. In the Operation Mode section select “Repeater (Range extender) –

Extend your existing wireless coverage by relaying wireless signal”
then click Next.

2. Select the repeater mode, for example Universal Repeater, then

click Survey.

3. Click your desired access point to connect

Note: The information of APs which you could connect to are shown
on this page. Use as follow:

• First, find the line where the network you want to connect lay
on.
• Then, click the hyperlink "Connect" at the end of that line.
• Now, the target network's SSID is filled in the correct place on
the Wlan configure page automatically.

Note: Click the Refresh button to update the AP list.

Click the Back button to return WLAN configure page.

4. Type the wireless password then click next.

Note: All security settings, for example the wireless password should
match the Root AP.

5. Click Next

You can configure the IP parameters of LAN on this page.

Type - Choosing Smart IP to get IP address from remoter DHCP server,

or choosing Static IP to config IP address manually.
IP Address - Enter the IP address of your system in dotted-decimal
notation (factory default: 192.168.0.254).
Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the
network. Normally 255.255.255.0 is used as the subnet mask.
DHCP Server - Enable or Disable the server. If you chose Smart IP
type, the selection will be disabled. If you disable the Server, you must
have another DHCP server within your network or else you must
configure the IP address of the computer manually.

Note: If you change the IP address, you must use the new IP address
to login the system.

Note: If you are not familiar with the setting items in this page, it's
strongly recommended to keep the provided default values, otherwise
may result in low wireless network performance.

6. Save changes and click finish.

 Bridge with AP - In this mode, this device can be used to combine
multiple local networks in distant hard-to-wire distant together to the
same one via wireless connections. While bridging with other APs, this
device can also act as an access point at the same time to create a
local wireless network for all Wi-Fi devices.

1. Select “Bridge with AP ” operation mode then click Next.

2. Click Survey
3. Click your desired access point to connect

Note: The information of APs which you could connect to are shown
on this page. Use as follow:

• First, find the line where the network you want to connect lay
on.
• Then, click the hyperlink "Connect" at the end of that line.
• Now, the target network's SSID is filled in the correct place on
the Wlan configure page automatically.
Note: Click the Refresh button to update the AP list.
Click the Back button to return Wlan configure page.

4. The security mode will be selected automatically, and you may

confirm it and enter the password that is the same as on the
remote AP. Create name for the local wireless network then click
Next.

5. The network setting page will appear then. It is recommended that

you keep the default settings on this page then click Next.

6. Save changes then click finish.

 Client - In this mode, this device can be connected to another device
via Ethernet port and act as an adaptor to grant your wired devices
access to a wireless network, especially for a Smart TV, Media Player,
or game console only with an Ethernet port.

1. In the operation mode select “Client – Acting as Wireless Adapter to

connect your wireless devices (e.g. XBOX/PS3) to wireless network”
2. Click Survey

The window displaying a list of available SSIDs will appear.

3. Find the SSID of the access point/router and click Connect in the
corresponding row

Note: The information of APs which you could connect to are shown
on this page. Use as follow:

• First, find the line where the network you want to connect lay
on.
• Then, click the hyperlink "Connect" at the end of that line.
• Now, the target network's SSID is filled in the correct place on
the WLAN configure page automatically.
 Note: Click the Refresh button to update the AP list.
Click the Back button to return WLAN configure page.
4. Select the security mode and enter the password that is the same
as on the root AP then click Next.

5.

 Multi-SSID - In this mode, this device can create up to 4 wireless

networks labeled with different SSIDs and assign each SSID with
different security or VLAN, especially for the situation when the
various access policies and functions are required.

3. TROUBLESHOOTING
How do I restore my Access point’s configuration to its factory default settings?
With the access point powered on, use a pin to press and hold the reset button on the rear
panel for 5 to 8 seconds before releasing it.
Once the access point is reset, the current configuration settings will be lost and you will
need to reconfigure the access point.

Setting-up access point using Power over ethernet (PoE)

1. Turn off all your network devices, including you computer(s), power injector with an
Ethernet Cable.
2. Connect your computer to the LAN port on the power injector with an Ethernet
Cable.
3. Connect your AP to the PoE port on the power with an Ethernet Cable.
4. Plug the provided power adapter into the DC jack on the power injector, and the
other end to a standard electrical wall socket.

Note:
1. Passive PoE injector supports a maximum cable length up to 30 meters due to
environment.
2. For longer powered cable up to 100 meters, you can use 48V PoE adapters.
Power over ethernet (PoE) - Power over Ethernet (POE) is a technology that lets network
cables carry electrical power.
Ethernet Cable - An Ethernet cable is a typical type of network cable used for high-speed
connections between two devices such as computer and router on IP networks.
SSID - An SSID (service set identifier) is the primary name associated with an 802.11
wireless local area network (WLAN) including home networks and public hotspots.
Wireless Access point - An access point is a device that creates a wireless local area
network, or WLAN, usually in an office or large building.
Repeater - also known as Network Range Extender, a device used to strength and to
extend a signal of existing wireless network.
DHCP server - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, DHCP is a protocol used to assign
an IP address to a computer or device that has been connected to a network automatically.
Subnet Mask - subnetwork mask, a subnet mask is data used for bitwise operations on a
network of IP addresses that has been divided into two or more groups. This process,
known as subnetting, divides an IP network into blocks of logical addresses. Subnetting
can improve security and help to balance overall network traffic
IP Address – is a unique address of a node (e.g. desktop, laptop and smartphone) in a
network.
 TASK SHEET 2.3-2

Title: Install active directory

Performance Objective: Given are the following materials, you should

be able to configure wireless access point. Allotted time 30 minutes.

Supplies/Materials : wireless access point, Ethernet cable

Equipment : Computers

Prerequisites:
Steps/Procedure:
1. Read information sheet 2.3-2 Setting up wireless access
point
2. Change the Wireless network name (SSID)
Where:
SSID = the word “wap” + your lastname (eg. wap_Balana)
3. Change the router’s wireless password

Where:
Password = _admin@123

Assessment Method:
Demonstration, Observation
 Performance Criteria Checklist 2.3-2

Trainee’s Name: _____________________________________ Date: ______________________

Grade Point
Equivalent
NO
Highest
CRITERIA YES Possible Score =
5
Lowest Possible
Score = 0
Did the trainee…
1. Properly changed the wireless
access point’s SSID?
2. Correctly changed the WAP’s
password?
3. Applied and performed
occupational health safety
procedures
4. Performed and followed
completely the given tasks?

During the performance of the task, did you consider the following criteria?

Total Points

Total Items

Signature of the Trainee/Learner

Signature of the Trainer

Grade Point Equivalent
The table shows the equivalent points that are used and show how they are calculated to
determine the grade point average (GPA), or index.
The highest equivalent points that trainer can give is 5 points per criterion and the lowest
is 0. If the trainee/learner accumulate scores with below two (2) grade point equivalent,
she/he needs to retake the whole given task.

Grade Point Explanation

Equivalent

5 Excellent

4 Very Good

3 Good

2 Average

1 Poor

0 Failure