TP-Link TL-WA1201 UG REV3.0.0
TP-Link TL-WA1201 UG REV3.0.0
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About This Guide
This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide
provides instructions for quick internet setup, while this guide contains details of each
function and demonstrates how to configure them.
Note: Features available in the access point may vary by model and software version. The access point availability may
also vary by region or ISP. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your
actual access point experience.
Conventions
In this guide the following conventions are used:
Convention Description
Underlined words or phrases are hyperlinks. You can click to redirect to a website or a
Underlined
specific section.
Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in teal, including the menus,
Teal
items, buttons and so on.
The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page. For example,
> Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering means the MAC Filtering function page is under the
Wireless menu that is located in the Advanced tab.
Note: Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.
Tips: Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.
*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.
More Info
The latest software, management app and utility are available from the Download
Center at https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/.
The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the
package of the access point.
Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.
A community is provided for you to discuss our products at https://community.tp-link.com.
Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical
Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support/.
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Chapter 1
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. The access point supports a host of different
functions that make your wireless networking experience more flexible than ever
before. Now, you can enjoy a better internet experience when downloading, gaming,
video streaming or with any other application that you may wish to use.
1. 2. Panel Layout
1. 2. 1. Top View
The access point’s LEDs (view from left to right) are located on the top panel. You can
check the access point’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
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LED Explanation
Name Status Indication
On Power is on.
Blinking The system is starting up or the firmware upgrade is in
once every progress. Do not disconnect or power off your access
second point.
(Power) Blinking
WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2
twice every
minutes.
second
Off Power is off.
On The Ethernet port is connected to a powered-on device.
1. 2. 2. Back Panel
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The following parts (view from left to right) are located on the back panel.
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.
Press this button and immediately press the WPS button on another
WPS
device to quickly establish a wireless connection.
For connecting an Ethernet enabled device, such as a router or
Ethernet Port
desktop.
Used for wireless operation and data transmitting. Upright them for
Antennas
the best Wi-Fi performance.
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Internet
TL-WA1201’s SSID
Existing Router
B D C A
4. Launch a web browser and enter http://tplinkap.net. Create a password to log in.
Note:
If the login window does not appear, please refer to the FAQ section.
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B A Other
TV OR OR Wired
Device
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Router Devices
Halfway
8. 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 devices 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, media player, or game console and you want to
connect it to the internet wirelessly.
Other
TV OR OR Wired
Device
B A
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2. 2. 4. Multi-SSID Mode
In this mode, the access point creates multiple wireless networks to provide different
security and VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) groups. This mode is suitable when you
want your devices connected to different wireless networks and become isolated by
VLANs.
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VLAN 1
VLAN 3
B D C A
8. Now, connect your wireless devices to the Wi-Fi networks isolated by VLANs, and
enjoy the internet!
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Chapter 3
Note:
If your access point works in Range Extender mode or Multi-SSID mode, select Use the following IP address and set the
IP address.
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1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.
2. Go to Internet > DHCP Server.
3. 4. Address Reservation
When DHCP Server is enabled, you can assign a fixed IP address to a specific device if
needed.
1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.
2. Go to Internet > DHCP Server, locate the Address Reservation section and click Add
to add an entry.
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3. Click Save.
This device will be assigned with the fixed IP address.
3. 5. Access Control
Access control allows you to block the access to your network from the specified
devices.
1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.
2. Go to Internet > Access Control, enable this feature.
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When working in Range Extender mode or Client mode, refer to Extend Another Host Network and
Customize the Extended Network to customize the extended network settings.
1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.
2. Go to Wireless > Wireless Settings.
3. Enable Smart Connect or customize the SSID and password according to your
needs. When Smart Connect is enabled, the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks share
the same network name and password (only one SSID will be displayed), and your
wireless device will automatically switch connection to the Wi-Fi band that provides
the fastest speed..
4. Leave other parameters as the default settings.
5. Click Save.
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5 ) Click Save.
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2. You can manually enter the SSID (network name) and password of the network you want to extend, and click Save.
5 ) Click Save.
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1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.
2. Go to Wireless > Portal.
3. Enable Portal.
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9. Click Save.
1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.
2. Go to Wireless > WPS.
3. Follow one of the following methods to connect your WPS-enabled client to the
access point’s Wi-Fi network.
• Method 1: Using the WPS button
1 ) Click the Start WPS button on the WPS page.
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2 ) Check your access point’s PIN. You can use the default PIN or generate a new
one.
3 ) Enter this PIN on your client for it to join the access point’s network.
• Method 3: Enter the client’s PIN
1 ) Click Using a PIN -- Client’s PIN on the WPS page, and then select Client’s PIN.
1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.
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2. Go to Wireless > Wireless Statistics, and then you can monitor the traffic statistic.
1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.
2. Go to Wireless > Additional Settings.
3. Configure the advanced settings of your wireless network and click Save.
Note:
If you are not familiar with the setting items on this page, it’s strongly recommended to keep the provided default values;
otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance.
• WMM: This function is enabled by default and recommended to guarantee the packets
with high-priority messages being transmitted preferentially.
• Short GI: This function is enabled by default and recommended to increase the data
capacity by reducing the Guard Interval (GI) time.
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• AP Isolation: This function allows you to confine and restrict all wireless devices on
your network from interacting with each other, but still able to access the Internet. AP
isolation is disabled by default.
• Airtime Fairness:
• Beacon Interval: Enter a value between 40 and 1000 in milliseconds to determine
the duration between beacons packets that are broadcasted by the access point to
synchronize the wireless network. The default value is 100 milliseconds.
• RTS Threshold: Enter a value between 1 and 2346 to determine the packet size of
data transmission trough the access point. If the packet is larger than the specified
threshold, the access point will send RTS frames to a particular receiving station and
negotiate the sending of a data frame. Or else the packet will be sent immediately. The
default value is 2346.
• DTIM Interval: This value determines the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication
Message (DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next
window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the access point
has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the
next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Enter a value between 1 and 15 Beacon Intervals.
The default value is 1, indicating that the DTIM Interval is the same as Beacon Interval.
• Group Key Update Period: Enter the number of seconds (minimum 30) to control
the time interval for the encryption key automatic renewal. The default value is 0,
indicating no key renewal.
1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.
2. Go to Settings > Wireless > Throughput Monitor to view the wireless throughput
information.
3. Select the corresponding checkbox (2.4G RX, 2.4G TX, 5G RX and 5G TX) to view
individual or multiple data rates.
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Chapter 4
This chapter will show you how to configure and manage your access point.
It contains the following sections:
• Upgrade the Firmware
• Backup and Restore Configuration Settings
• Administration
• System Log
• Diagnostics
• Configure System Language & System Time
• Set Reboot Schedule
• Control LEDs
• SNMP
• Ping Watchdog
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4. 1. 1. Online Upgrade
1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.
2. Go to System > Firmware Upgrade, locate the Online Upgrade firmware and click
CHECK FOR UPGRADES.
Note: Do NOT power off the access point during the firmware upgrade.
4. 1. 2. Local Upgrade
Note:
• Make sure the latest firmware file is matched with the hardware version (as shown in the download
section of the Support page).
• Make sure that you have a stable connection between the access point and your computer. It is NOT
recommended to upgrade the firmware wirelessly.
• Backup your access point configuration.
• Do NOT power off the access point during the firmware upgrade.
3. Download the latest firmware file for the access point from our website
www.tp-link.com.
4. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.
5. Go to System> Firmware Upgrade.
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6. Click BROWSE to locate the downloaded new firmware file, and then click UPGRADE.
7. Wait a few minutes for the firmware upgrade to complete and the access point to
reboot.
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4. 3. Administration
The Administration feature allows you to change or recover your login password of the
web management page, control the access to the web managemet page from local
network devices, and enable HTTP Referer Head Check to protect your network against
cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.
• To change the login password
1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.
2. Go to System > Administration, locate the Change Password section.
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3. Enter the old password, and then enter a new password twice (both case-sensitive).
4. Click SAVE and use the new password for future logins.
• To configrue the local management
1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.
2. Go to System > Administration, locate the Local Management section..
3. You can allow all devices or specify certain devices to access and manage the
access point.
4. 4. System Log
When the access point does not work normally, you can save the system log and send
it to the technical support for troubleshooting.
• To save the system log locally
1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.
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4. 5. Diagnostics
Diagnostic is used to test the connectivity between the access point and the host or
other network devices.
1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.
2. Go to System > Diagnostics.
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1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.
2. Go to System > Time & anguage.
• To get time from the internet:
1 ) In the Set Time field, select Get automatically from the Internet.
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2 ) Select the correct Start date and time when daylight saving time starts at your
local time zone.
3 ) Select the correct End date and time when daylight saving time ends at your
local time zone.
4 ) Click SAVE.
3. Enable Reboot Schedule, and set the Reboot Time and Repeat time.
4. Click SAVE.
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4. 8. Control LEDs
The LEDs of access point indicate its activities and status. You can turn off the LEDs
when you don’t need them.
1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.
2. Go to System > LED Control.
4. 9. SNMP
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a popular network monitoring and
management protocol.
1. Visit http://tplinkap.net, and log in with the password you set for the access point.
2. Go to Settings > System Tools > SNMP.
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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 starts blinking, 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.
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FCC compliance information statement
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: [email protected]
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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to
only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to
provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
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.
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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
OPERATING FREQUENCY(the maximum transmitted power)
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/ce
RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of
exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your
body.
National Restrictions
Attention: This device may only be used indoors in all EU member states, EFTA countries
and Northern Ireland.
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK
EE EL ES FI FR HR HU IE
IS IT LI LT LU LV MT NL
NO PL PT RO SE SI SK UK(NI)
UKCA Mark
UK Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.
The original UK Declaration of Conformity may be found at
https://www.tp-link.com/support/ukca/
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National Restrictions
Attention: This device may only be used indoors in Great Britain.
UK
Caution:
The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce
the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;
Avertissement:
Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement pour
une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux
systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux;
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Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies
pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec
un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
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。
• 不要私自拆開機殼或自行維修,如產品有故障請與原廠或代理商聯繫。
限用物質含有情況標示聲明書
設備名稱:AC1200 Wireless Gigabit Access Point 型號(型式):TL-WA1201
Equipment name Type designation (Type)
限用物質及其化學符號
Restricted substances and its chemical symbols
單元
鉛 汞 鎘 六價鉻 多溴聯苯 多溴二苯醚
Unit Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated
Lead Mercury Cadmium chromium biphenyls diphenyl ethers
(Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr+6) (PBB) (PBDE)
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PCB ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
外殼 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
電源供應器 − ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
天線 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
備考1.〝超出0.1 wt %〞及〝超出0.01 wt %〞係指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含量基準值
Note 1:“Exceeding 0.1 wt %” and “exceeding 0.01 wt %” indicate that the percentage content of
the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition.
備考2.〝○〞係指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。
Note 2:“○” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the
percentage of reference value of presence.
備考3.〝-〞係指該項限用物質為排除項目。
Note 3:The “−” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.
Safety Information
• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
• Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
• Do not use any other chargers than those recommended
• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
• Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
• 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.
• Operating Temperature: 0℃ ~ 40℃ (32℉ ~ 104℉)
• This product uses radios and other components that emit electromagnetic fields.
Electromagnetic fields and magnets may interfere with pacemakers and other
implanted medical devices. Always keep the product and its power adapter more than
15 cm (6 inches) away from any pacemakers or other implanted medical devices. If
you suspect your product is interfering with your pacemaker or any other implanted
medical device, turn off your product and consult your physician for information
specific to your medical device.
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Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We
cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the
device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.
DC voltage
AC voltage
Class II equipment
Caution
Operator’s manual
RECYCLING
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/
EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer
when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.
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