TP-Link TL-WA901N User Manual

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Chapter 2
Connect the Hardware
2. 2. 2. Range Extender Mode
In Range Extender mode, the access point extends the range of an existing Wi-Fi
network. This mode is suitable when you are in a Wi-Fi dead-zone or a place with weak
wireless signal, and you want to have a larger effective range of the wireless signal
throughout your home or office.
Internet
Host AP’s SSID TL-WA901N’s SSID
A
B
OR OR
TV
Other
Wired
Devices
1. Connect the AP device according to steps in the diagram.
2. Power on the access point, wait until the Power (
) and Wireless ( ) LEDs are lit and stable,
and use the default SSID and Password printed on the label of the access point to join its
Wi-Fi network.
2. 2. 3. Client Mode
In Client 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.
Internet
Host AP’s SSID
A
B
OR OR
TV
Other
Wired
Devices
1. Connect the AP device according to steps in the diagram.
2. Power on the access point, wait until the Power (
) and Wireless ( ) LEDs are lit and stable,
and use the default SSID and Password printed on the label of the access point to join its
Wi-Fi network.

TP-Link TL-WA901N Specifications

General

5 GHz	No
2.4 GHz	Yes
Frequency band	2400-2483.5 GHz
Cabling technology	10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate	450 Mbit/s
Security algorithms	64-bit AES, 128-bit AES, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Output current	0.85 A
Output voltage	9 V
Power over Ethernet (PoE) type supported	Passive PoE
Placement	Table
Product color	White
Antenna type	External
Antennas quantity	3
Antenna direction type	Omni-directional
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Number of products included	1 pc(s)
Minimum system requirements	Microsoft Windows 98SE/NT/2000/XP/Vista™/7/8/8.1/10, MAC OS, , NetWare, UNIX or Linux , Internet Explorer 11, Firefox 12.0, Chrome 20.0, Safari 4.0, or other , Java-enabled browser , Cable or DSL Modem , Subscription with an Internet Service Provider (for Internet access)
Package depth	223 mm
Package width	370 mm
Package height	70 mm
Package weight	660 g
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	133.8 mm
Width	194.8 mm
Height	36.2 mm