So, I want to set up an access point at the other end of my house where signal is weak.. The weak signal spot does have ether net cable hub. How do I set this up? Just plug the ethernet port to the hub? Oh， I have wireless router with SSID on. Thanks.
hi i am using fortigate firewall and this AP connected to Switch, and the Switch connected to Firewall.. every day this AP disconnects after i resart the AP then only i able to connect to AP please let me know waht is the issue is going on
Thanks for the video, James. Question please: can I use my phone's hotspot into the TL-WA901ND and then broadcast that internet using another SSID? I am trying to set up a network to using my phone's internet to use Chromecast that is connected to my TV.
Theoretically it should work, but I can see many things going wrong... Quite unlikely that you won't get the performance you desire, but not impossible.
The important question is - I have 5G and it reaches about 500mbps if i connect this router to the 5G router , how much speed can it carry up to me ? Is it real that it can carry 450mbps ? Because i tried another version of tp link that carries 150mbps but that’s not true , it can carry only 40mbps
Hi James, great video, super helpful. If I use the default access point mode, is it possible to also have a single wired connection out of the access point into my pc? I’m hoping to use the wire that I usually connect straight into my pc to connect straight into the Access point in default mode, but also run a new ethernet out of the access point into my PC so that stays on the wired connection, while having better wireless out for my other devices.
You need a network switch. It costs around AUD $19-29 and it is essentially a splitter that you can then use to connect up to 4 devices. I would recommend the 5 port TP-LINK switch.
Hello If I use the Access Point TP-LINK TL-WA801ND_V1 Wireless N300 and use a 2400 WiFi parabolic dish instead of the Omni Directional Antenna, how far can I get the frequency 100% without loss of quality ? ? ? For outdoor long range point to point use.
Hi James, great videos. I just wanna ask you about this device. Did you had any problem with Access Point Mode? i just bought it 3 weeks ago and for 2 days first of use, any device can't connect to my wifi. My phone always connecting to another wifi after trying connect to my TP-Link. It means my device (all of my device) can't pairing with this Access Point. But when i restart the Access Point, it's normally work again. And after one or two days the trouble is come back. By the way, i used PoE for the power. And i have try with 15 meters and 1 meter cable and there is no diferent. Any suggestion or something that can help me? Thank You.
Have you tried a full factory reset of the device? Do you mean that the devices cannot connect at all or won't connect automatically? Perhaps the access point is fault? I use 3 of these at my church in access point mode and have no issues. One of them is also running POE on like a 40-50m run haha.
@@jcunboxing Glad to hear that. I mean there is no problem with the devices and it's firmware in production. in the past problem is the devices cannot connect at all even the SSID showing in the list. I think so, there is problem in the PoE module from the device. And for now i had done the factory reset last night and try with power adapter directly. Hope it works well.
recently I changed this thing for a router if a router because if you want a good exclusive ap you need to spend on a mesh wifi, there are not many options in ap the router is a xiaomi that has the 5ghz band and can be used as an ap and at the same price as this dinosaur, i am glad to change it and use all my internet band instead of the fake 450mbps
Hard to say, so many factors play in that situation. I would say you can go for a different router that's more designed to be ceiling mounted. Or you can look into getting a mesh network, which I think is more reliable.
So, I wanted this as wifi acces points, everything is good besides the bandwidth is lousy. My interconnecting is 400mbits, but with this i just get 80 mbits.
I have the same issue. Seems that the Ethernet port is only 100Mb so if you’re plugging into a network with a faster internet connection, this is going to max out at 100Mb regardless. It’s a strange thing. 450Mb of wireless bandwidth is useless if the thing won’t connect to my internet faster than 100Mb...!
You're right that it's generally useless but not completely. If youre using wireless devices exclusively, local network transfer can get up to 450mbps. But ofc that's a very specific circumstance.
Yes true. And to be fair, this is still giving me a boost beyond my existing WiFi in this part of my house which was dropping down to just 1-2Mb due to weak signal. For the price it’s not too bad; access points with gigabit Ethernet ports are certainly more expensive. But it’s 2020 and 10/100 ports really do need go the way of the dinosaurs now...
@@jong5306 recently I changed this thing for a router if a router because if you want a good exclusive ap you need to spend on a mesh wifi, there are not many options in ap the router is a xiaomi that has the 5ghz band and can be used as an ap and at the same price as this dinosaur, i am glad to change it and use all my internet band instead of the fake 450mbps
Hi. I am a bit confused. I have a wireless router already and I have a cable going directly from my wireless router to this TP Link WA901ND. So basically I want to use it as a wired access point for a better wireless connection? Do any settings differ since the access point setup is made for wired routers? I read somewhere that it's best to turn off DHCP but I'm not sure? Thanks!
@@jcunboxing thanks for the reply. I did try that a bunch of times. After about 10 or so attempts, the ssid just magically came back after an hour of waiting and stayed active. Funny enough the only thing that was changed was the name of my ssid to "justworkpls" :)
Is the Omada Controller Software need computer open all times to save settings or no problem if i have closed this computer and the settings are saved to the EAPs. If this software is not saved. Is there device save these settings like cloud key in unifi products. What is the solution if wasn't saving. Thanks alot.
Should have commented on the other video haha. From my knowledge once you've set it up using the software, you then can leave it as the access points should run themselves
@@jcunboxing thanks alot but you gave me advice when i have more 25 APs use the model eap 245 so i made comment in the same video. With my love to you thanks
hello can you help me please i have a big restaurant which need at least 25 access points. the question is this type of access point can install on this restaurant or no and give tell me why ??? please don't forget me.
The important question is - I have 5G and it reaches about 500mbps if i connect this router to the 5G router , how much speed can it carry up to me ? Is it real that it can carry 450mbps ? Because i tried another version of tp link that carries 150mbps but that’s not true , it can carry only 40mbps
I'm impressed by how fast your camera can get in focus.
Great review
Nice Vid on the TPLink - Access Point. Pretty Simple to configure and its got a good range on it. Would recommend the product. ( Cheers for Video )
Just got one and its fantastic and cheap
So powerful so easy every home needs one
So, I want to set up an access point at the other end of my house where signal is weak.. The weak signal spot does have ether net cable hub. How do I set this up? Just plug the ethernet port to the hub? Oh， I have wireless router with SSID on.
Thanks.
Late reply, but yes set it up as a wireless AP and connect it!
@@jcunboxing 😊😊
hi i am using fortigate firewall and this AP connected to Switch, and the Switch connected to Firewall.. every day this AP disconnects after i resart the AP then only i able to connect to AP please let me know waht is the issue is going on
Thanks for the video, James. Question please: can I use my phone's hotspot into the TL-WA901ND and then broadcast that internet using another SSID? I am trying to set up a network to using my phone's internet to use Chromecast that is connected to my TV.
Theoretically it should work, but I can see many things going wrong... Quite unlikely that you won't get the performance you desire, but not impossible.
Thanks @@jcunboxing Do you have other suggestions to make Chromecast work using my mobile phone's hotspot?
The important question is - I have 5G and it reaches about 500mbps if i connect this router to the 5G router , how much speed can it carry up to me ? Is it real that it can carry 450mbps ? Because i tried another version of tp link that carries 150mbps but that’s not true , it can carry only 40mbps
Same the max can carry this thing is 60mbps i have 120mbps of ethernet
Wow! I love your explaination thanks I am learnt
For extender how can i change 2nd SSID ?
can you please add steps how to not copy root ap ssid and have different ssid
Did you know how?
Thank you, very helpful
Hi James, great video, super helpful.
If I use the default access point mode, is it possible to also have a single wired connection out of the access point into my pc?
I’m hoping to use the wire that I usually connect straight into my pc to connect straight into the Access point in default mode, but also run a new ethernet out of the access point into my PC so that stays on the wired connection, while having better wireless out for my other devices.
You need a network switch. It costs around AUD $19-29 and it is essentially a splitter that you can then use to connect up to 4 devices. I would recommend the 5 port TP-LINK switch.
James Chia Ah right that’s an easy work around, good shout, thanks again for the video
I have this but the old model with 300 mbps, is still working fine.
How many access points you have?
Great video. Thank you!
Hello
If I use the Access Point TP-LINK TL-WA801ND_V1 Wireless N300 and use a 2400 WiFi parabolic dish instead of the Omni Directional Antenna, how far can I get the frequency 100% without loss of quality ? ? ?
For outdoor long range point to point use.
Sorry, not sure about this. A bit too technical for me. Might be worth emailing TP-Link support.
Hi James, great videos.
I just wanna ask you about this device. Did you had any problem with Access Point Mode? i just bought it 3 weeks ago and for 2 days first of use, any device can't connect to my wifi. My phone always connecting to another wifi after trying connect to my TP-Link. It means my device (all of my device) can't pairing with this Access Point. But when i restart the Access Point, it's normally work again. And after one or two days the trouble is come back. By the way, i used PoE for the power. And i have try with 15 meters and 1 meter cable and there is no diferent. Any suggestion or something that can help me?
Thank You.
Have you tried a full factory reset of the device? Do you mean that the devices cannot connect at all or won't connect automatically? Perhaps the access point is fault? I use 3 of these at my church in access point mode and have no issues. One of them is also running POE on like a 40-50m run haha.
@@jcunboxing Glad to hear that. I mean there is no problem with the devices and it's firmware in production. in the past problem is the devices cannot connect at all even the SSID showing in the list. I think so, there is problem in the PoE module from the device. And for now i had done the factory reset last night and try with power adapter directly. Hope it works well.
awesome, this is really grate explanation however i need the setup vireo please..
Can you use poet in AP mode cat from router to LAN on poe box then power cat to AP to phones
recently I changed this thing for a router if a router because if you want a good exclusive ap you need to spend on a mesh wifi, there are not many options in ap the router is a xiaomi that has the 5ghz band and can be used as an ap and at the same price as this dinosaur, i am glad to change it and use all my internet band instead of the fake 450mbps
if i put this in my roof, would u say it could give internet to my garage about 20 metres away
and also did you get the exact speeds ur router gives out or did it decrease the speeds
ALSO did this act as a wireless access point or did you have to log into a seperate network
Hard to say, so many factors play in that situation. I would say you can go for a different router that's more designed to be ceiling mounted. Or you can look into getting a mesh network, which I think is more reliable.
Significant decrease. About 30%?
Wired access point
So, I wanted this as wifi acces points, everything is good besides the bandwidth is lousy. My interconnecting is 400mbits, but with this i just get 80 mbits.
I have the same issue. Seems that the Ethernet port is only 100Mb so if you’re plugging into a network with a faster internet connection, this is going to max out at 100Mb regardless. It’s a strange thing. 450Mb of wireless bandwidth is useless if the thing won’t connect to my internet faster than 100Mb...!
You're right that it's generally useless but not completely. If youre using wireless devices exclusively, local network transfer can get up to 450mbps. But ofc that's a very specific circumstance.
Yes true. And to be fair, this is still giving me a boost beyond my existing WiFi in this part of my house which was dropping down to just 1-2Mb due to weak signal. For the price it’s not too bad; access points with gigabit Ethernet ports are certainly more expensive. But it’s 2020 and 10/100 ports really do need go the way of the dinosaurs now...
@@jong5306 recently I changed this thing for a router if a router because if you want a good exclusive ap you need to spend on a mesh wifi, there are not many options in ap the router is a xiaomi that has the 5ghz band and can be used as an ap and at the same price as this dinosaur, i am glad to change it and use all my internet band instead of the fake 450mbps
Hi. I am a bit confused. I have a wireless router already and I have a cable going directly from my wireless router to this TP Link WA901ND. So basically I want to use it as a wired access point for a better wireless connection? Do any settings differ since the access point setup is made for wired routers? I read somewhere that it's best to turn off DHCP but I'm not sure? Thanks!
If you follow the setup guide in the access point menu itself just make sure you choose access point mode and it will configure everything for you.
Or you can just configure this to be a wireless extender if that's what you're thinking?
Nope, just as you described in your 1st comment @@jcunboxing. Glad to know it's an automated process, just wanted to make sure. Cheers mate
Can i plug this into one of my powerline adaptors so it can give me WiFi?
Yea should be all good
What makes it differ from TP Link WA901N?
No noticeable difference from what I can see. Just a different name for different regions.
D model means that antennas are detachable but on models that dont have D well you cant remove the antenna
Bought this today but just couldn't get it to work. The ssid comes up for a few seconds then goes away
Hey Farzad, have you tried factory resetting it and making sure you're setting up the correct mode - following the instructions step-by-step?
@@jcunboxing thanks for the reply. I did try that a bunch of times. After about 10 or so attempts, the ssid just magically came back after an hour of waiting and stayed active. Funny enough the only thing that was changed was the name of my ssid to "justworkpls" :)
Hahaha, glad it worked out eventually :)
Bravo, good video
Is the Omada Controller Software need computer open all times to save settings or no problem if i have closed this computer and the settings are saved to the EAPs.
If this software is not saved. Is there device save these settings like cloud key in unifi products.
What is the solution if wasn't saving.
Thanks alot.
This access point does not require or use any controller software. It's all built into the access point itself.
@@jcunboxing i have 30 access points (eap 245 v3) like you advise me before. so this is difficult to manage them so this software is very important
Should have commented on the other video haha. From my knowledge once you've set it up using the software, you then can leave it as the access points should run themselves
Though I would contact your local computer store or TP LINK to confirm.
@@jcunboxing thanks alot but you gave me advice when i have more 25 APs use the model eap 245 so i made comment in the same video. With my love to you thanks
Seems nice but what is the max bandwidth that it can outtake?
450mbps theoretical Max bandwidth
I got just 50 mbps of wifi with 120mbps with ethernet
hello can you help me please i have a big restaurant which need at least 25 access points. the question is this type of access point can install on this restaurant or no and give tell me why ??? please don't forget me.
Probably best for you to get ubiquity access points or at least a business access point.
@@jcunboxing like what a business access points?
TP-Link EAP245
16 minuti di video per leggere le caratteristiche del prodotto senza nessuna configurazione pratica da pc serve a poco
Brst cheap AP
Chenj password helf
Time killing video
The important question is - I have 5G and it reaches about 500mbps if i connect this router to the 5G router , how much speed can it carry up to me ? Is it real that it can carry 450mbps ? Because i tried another version of tp link that carries 150mbps but that’s not true , it can carry only 40mbps