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1 Typical networkNote The typical connection for TL-WA5210G is shown as above. Please makesure that the two CPEs are placed face to face, otherwise the wirelesssignal strength might be weak. Here shows several incorrect examples.TL-WA5210G is used for remote point-to-point connection. It makes remoteinternet share possible.Note If you are using an external antenna to connect, please refer to Appendix 1.2Locate a suitable mounting site for your CPE. For choosing the best location,select an elevated location where trees, buildings and large steel structures willnot obstruct the antenna signals and which offers maximum line-of-sightpropagation with the users.Connect one end of anEthernet cable to the POEport of the provided PowerInjector and the other endof the Ethernet cable to theLAN port of the CPE. Then,connect the LAN port of thePower Injector to a PCusing another Ethernetcable. Finally, plug theprovided power adapterinto the DC jack on the

Power Injector, and theother end to a standardelectrical wall socket.Note Please use only wired network connections to configure the AP.

Adjust the direction of your CPE for a best signal. Place the straps through theslots on the back of the CPE and then around the pole. Tighten the straps.

2 Connecting the deviceNote To get a best signal, you can refer to the Antenna Alignment on Page 8.

3The connection will be similar to the figure below after the above steps arefinished.Turn on all your network devices and then check to see if the LEDs on the APdisplay normally as the diagram below describes.Note If the LEDs display abnormally, please check to see if all the cable connectors(power adapter and Ethernet cable) are well connected to your device.If you use two

CPEs to buildthe network,please makesure that thetwo CPEs areplaced face toface.Solid lightSolid lightSolid light or flashing4

LoginA dialog box will prompt you for theUser name and Password. Enterthe default values and click OK.Note If the dialog box does not pop up, please refer to T3 in the Troubleshootingguide. T2 will give you some help if you forget the password.The web management page willdisplay after successfully logging in.Note You will need to assign your computer a Static IP address within the samerange as the APs IP address. See the Troubleshooting T3 if you needassistance.User name: adminPassword: adminClick OK

3 Configuring the deviceClick Quick SetupOpen your web browser and typehttp://192.168.1.254 in the address


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Operation Mode Setting2

A. Configuration for AP Client Router ModeThis page will then display.This page will then display.The AP supports three operation mode types: AP Client Router, AP Router

and AP.a) If you want to connect to your WISP, please choose AP Client Routermode and proceed to Ab) If you want to set it as a router, please choose AP Router mode, and forfurther configuration, please refer to the user guide in the resource CD;c) If you want to set up a point-to-point connection with TL-WA5210G,please skip to B;If you want to set it as a repeater, please skip to C.NoteClick NextNote The Username and Password are provided by your WISP.Click NextChoose the Operation Mode Typeappropriate to your needsEnter the Username and Passwordgiven by your WISPClick NextClick Next

Choose your WAN ConnectionType provided by your WISP. Herewe choose PPPoE as an example6Click Finish

B. Configuration for Point-to-Point Connection1) The AP SettingClick Finish to exit the Quick Setupwizard and wait until the AP completesrebooting automatically. The changeswill take effect after rebooting.Click FinishEnter the SSID providedby your WISPClick NextClick Finish to exit the Quick Setupwizard and wait until the AP completesrebooting automatically. The changeswill take effect after rebooting.Click NextSelect APEnter a unique name for your wirelessnetwork; however, choose a name thatis easily remembered by network users.Here we enter TP-LINK_900008 as theSSID for exampleSelect your region from the drop-down listClick NextNote Two TL-WA5210Gs are needed for this application.7Click Wireless >Wireless ModeSelect ClientEnter TP-LINK_900008, the SSIDof the first AP you have configured

After successfully logging in, configure the other TL-WA5210G by following the stepsbelow.

2) The Client SettingClick Save at the bottom of this page.

C. Configuration for RepeaterTo make sure the TL-WA5210G is under AP mode, please follow the steps below.The AP will begin rebooting automatically after you click Save.The AP will begin rebooting automatically after you click Save.Note You should change the default LAN IP address of the Client from192.168.1.254 to 192.168.1.X (X can be any number from 2 to 253) to avoidan IP conflict with the former AP. Here we choose 192.168.1.2 as an example.NoteClick Save


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about 8 seconds before releasingit.Once the AP is reset, the current configuration settings will be lost and youwill need to reconfigure the router.Go to Start > Control Panel, youwill then see the following page.Click Network and InternetConnections

Appendix 2: TroubleshootingHold it for about 8 seconds12Double-click InternetProtocol (TCP/IP)Click NetworkConnectionsClick PropertiesRight-click LocalArea Connection13For Windows 7 OSGo to Start > Settings > ControlPanel, and then you will see thefollowing page.Click View networkstatus and tasksClick OK

Select Use the followingIP addressEnter the 192.168.1.100 into theIP address field, 255.255.255.0into the Subnet mask fieldEnter the DNS server addressprovided by your ISP or networkadministratorSelect Use the followingDNS server addresses14Click Change adapter settingsClick PropertiesRight-click Local AreaConnectionDouble-click InternetProtocol Version 4

(TCP/IPv4)15Click OKSelect Use the followingIP addressEnter the 192.168.1.100 into theIP address field, 255.255.255.0into the Subnet mask fieldEnter the DNS server addressprovided by your ISP or networkadministratorSelect Use the followingDNS server addresses

Technical SupportFor more troubleshooting help, go to:www.tp-link.com/support/faq.aspTo download the latest Firmware, Driver, Utility and User Guide, go to:

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