Home and business Wi-Fi networks - applications of TP-LINK family

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Original Polish version by Lukasz Sawicki
TP-Link in one of the leading manufacturers of network devices for home and business applications. The devices are reliable, easy to configure and offer modern design. It is reflected by numerous prizes awarded by independent magazines round the world, which prove high quality of the devices and customer-driven policy of the manufacturer.
===High R&D investments and cooperation with the top manufacturers of microprocessors result in improved reliability and implementation of the latest methods and technology.TP-LINK is currently the No. 1 in the Chinese market of SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) network devices.
The company begins to set quality standards, gaining recognition and winning awards around the world.===
Below we present some awards for TP-LINK products won in Poland and throughout the world:
Access Point 802.11n (draft 2.0): TP-Link TL-WR941N <br />(300Mbps, built-in router and 4-port switch)
Access Point 802.11n (draft 2.0): TP-Link TL-WR941N <br />(300Mbps, built-in router and 4-port switch)


Access Point: TP-Link TL-WR543G - eXtended Range <br />(router & 4-p switch, WISP, 2.4GHz)
Wireless ADSL2+ Router (Annex A): TP-Link TD-W8920G <br />(with 4-port switch, eXtended Range AP, 108 Mbps)


WLAN Router: TP-Link TL-WR642G (4-port switch, eXtended Range, 108 Mbps)
WLAN Router: TP-Link TL-WR642G (4-port switch, eXtended Range, 108 Mbps)


Wireless xDSL Router: TP-Link TL-WR340GD<br />(built-in 4-port switch and AP) - CLEARANCE SALE!
Wireless ADSL2+ Router (Annex A): TP-Link TD-W8920G <br />(with 4-port switch, eXtended Range AP, 108 Mbps)


Wireless ADSL2+ Router (Annex A): TP-Link TD-W8910G <br />(4p switch, eXtended Range AP)

More of awards for TP-LINK devices you can see *here.***www.tp-link.com/company/awards.asp***
DIPOL is a distributor of TP-Link products. We would like to present ready-to-use applications of these devices for creating/expanding home and business WLANs.
Version 1
Direct connection to telephone line and link sharing:
It is the most popular solution in homes, utilizing ADSL service (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line).
Recommended devices:
  • ADSL router (Annex A) TD-8840 N2905 or TD-W8910G N2901 - directly connected to phone line (RJ-11 connector),
  • if we have ISDN line we have to use the router TD-8840B N2906 (Annex B),
  • choosing TD-W8910G N2901, we have possibility of connecting the computers both with cable and wirelessly. For a laptop we use WLAN PCMCIA card TL-WN510G N2930 or wireless USB adapter TL-WN321G N2920, and for desktop PC - TL-WN551G N2970.
There are also available new 108 Mbps devices:
  • ADSL router integrated with Access Point TD-W8920G N2903
  • WLAN USB adapter TL-WN620G N2923
  • WLAN PCMCIA adapter TL-WN610G N2933
  • WLAN PCI adapter TL-WN651G N2973
Wireless ADSL2+ Router (Annex A): TP-Link TD-W8910G <br />(4p switch, eXtended Range AP)Wireless CardBus Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN510G (2.4GHz 54Mbps, eXtended Range)Wireless USB Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN321G (2.4GHz 54Mbps)

Annex A or B? At first, the home user should get information what kind of line is provided or available. In the case of common telephone lines (POTS/PSTN), there will be needed a router with Annex A. We recommend the following TP-Link devices: TD-8840 N2905, or TD-W8910G N2901 - the router integrated with Access Point. For digital lines (ISDN), the user has to employ a router with Annex B, such as TD-8840B N2906.
Version 2
Sharing of broadband access to the Internet:
The connection is provided by the ISP (cable TV, DSL, or other operator) via Ethernet interface (it may be for example cable modem with RJ-45 socket).
The user will need a router equipped with WAN port (RJ-45 socket).
Recommended devices:
  • the router TL-WR542G N2950 directly connected to the DSL modem or local network - with RJ45 connector,
  • wireless client cards PCI TL-WN551G N2970 (for desktop PCs),
  • for laptops - wireless PCMCIA adapters TL-WN510G N2930 or USB ones: TL-WN321G N2920,
  • to improve stability and transmission speeds we may use indoor antenna TL-ANT2405C A72713.
There are also available new 108 Mbps devices:
  • ADSL router integrated with Access Point TL-WR642G N2953
  • WLAN USB adapter TL-WN620G N2923
  • WLAN PCMCIA adapter TL-WN610G N2933
  • WLAN PCI adapter TL-WN651G N2973
Wireless PCI Adapter (eXtended Range): TL-WN551GWireless CardBus Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN510G (2.4GHz 54Mbps, eXtended Range)Wireless Router: TP-Link TL-WR542G  - eXtended Range<br />(with 4-port switch)Wireless USB Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN321G (2.4GHz 54Mbps)Wireless PCI Adapter (eXtended Range): TL-WN551GWireless PCI Adapter (eXtended Range): TL-WN551GWireless CardBus Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN510G (2.4GHz 54Mbps, eXtended Range)Indoor Omnidirectional Antenna: TP-Link TL-ANT2405C (2.4GHz, 5dB)

Version 3
Wireless Internet connection:
When we want to use wireless Internet connection we need device supporting WISP mode (Wireless Internet Service Provider), enabling configuration of its wireless port as WAN port, i.e. as the standard port of the router. It will enable us to route internal packets and create our own network. The router may be directly connected to an outdoor antenna through 50 ohm coax (e.g. Tri-Lan 240 E1171_100).
Recommended devices:
  • the router TL-WR543G N2955, with WISP function. The computers are connected to the router with UTP cable. When we need larger number of ports, we use 5-port switch TL- SF1005D N29915, or 8- port device TL- SF1008D N29918,
  • when we want to share the signal wirelessly we should also use an Access Point, e.g. TL-WA501G N2940, because it is impossible at the same time to receive and broadcast the signal in WISP mode of the TL-WR543G N2955. The Access Point has to be connected to one of LAN ports of the router or mentioned above additional switch.
Access Point: TP-Link TL-WR543G - eXtended Range <br />(router & 4-p switch, WISP, 2.4GHz)

Version 4
Complex office/business network:
Internet access is nowadays indispensable functionality of every office block, hotel or warehouse. When the building is not equipped with wired LAN infrastructure, the quick, cheap and effective way of solving the problem is wireless network. The diagram shows an example of developed office network based exclusively on wireless solutions.
Recommended devices:
  • the router TL-WR542G N2950 and Access Point TL-WA501G N2940 configured as Repeater - for improving link quality in the further part of the story,
  • for desktop computers - wireless PCI adapters TL-WN551G N2970, for laptops - wireless PCMCIA adapters TL-WN510G N2930 or USB devices TL-WN321G N2920,
  • in the case of desktop PCs there may be used indoor antennas TL-ANT2405C A72713 - to improve stability and transmission speeds of the wireless links.
There are also available new 108 Mbps devices:
  • ADSL router integrated with Access Point TL-WR642G N2953
  • Access Point TL-WA601G N2943
  • WLAN USB adapter TL-WN620G N2923
  • WLAN PCMCIA adapter TL-WN610G N2933
  • WLAN PCI adapter TL-WN651G N2973
Wireless PCI Adapter (eXtended Range): TL-WN551GWireless PCI Adapter (eXtended Range): TL-WN551GWireless PCI Adapter (eXtended Range): TL-WN551GIndoor Omnidirectional Antenna: TP-Link TL-ANT2405C (2.4GHz, 5dB) Wireless CardBus Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN510G (2.4GHz 54Mbps, eXtended Range)Wireless PCI Adapter (eXtended Range): TL-WN551GAccess Point: TP-Link TL-WA501G <br />(AP/APC/WDS 2.4GHz, eXtended Range)Wireless PCI Adapter (eXtended Range): TL-WN551GWireless PCI Adapter (eXtended Range): TL-WN551GWireless PCI Adapter (eXtended Range): TL-WN551GIndoor Omnidirectional Antenna: TP-Link TL-ANT2405C (2.4GHz, 5dB) Wireless Router: TP-Link TL-WR542G  - eXtended Range<br />(with 4-port switch)Indoor Omnidirectional Antenna: TP-Link TL-ANT2405C (2.4GHz, 5dB)

Version 5
Multimedia home based on 802.11n wireless network:
The 802.11n standard allows to reach transmission speeds up to 300 Mbit/s, which are suitable for transmitting audio, video and other digital data. 802.11n devices re back compatible with the older 802.11b and 802.11g equipment.
It is important to find out whether 802.11n device is compliant with draft 2.0 specification (it guaranties compatibility with the final standard). All TP-LINK devices of "n" family meet this condition.
This 5th version is suitable for the cases where the ISP provides Internet connection via cable TV network (through cable modem with Ethernet output) or directly via Ethernet cable.
For this purpose, the user should:
  • use TL-WR841N N3251 router, linking it directly (with RJ45 connector) to the DSL modem or the local network,
  • - for desktops - employ wireless PCI adapters TL-WN851N N3271,
  • - for laptops - employ wireless PCMCIA adapters TL-WN910N N3231 or wireless USB adapters TL-WN821N N3221,
  • consider changing the existing laptop card for miniPCI adapter - TL-WN861N N3261, compliant to draft 2.0.
Wireless PCMCIA Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN910N (300Mbps)Wireless-N 802.11n PCI Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN851N (300Mbps) - CLEARANCE SALE!Wireless 802.11n USB Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN821N (300Mbps)  - CLEARANCE SALE!Wireless 802.11n Mini-PCI Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN861N (300Mbps)Access Point 802.11n (draft 2.0): TP-Link TL-WR941N <br />(300Mbps, built-in router and 4-port switch)
A reliable multimedia home-networking platform - 802.11n draft 2.0 devices of TP-LINK

Version 6
Extension of computer network with Internet access.
Lack of wiring between buildings significantly reduces functionality of office buildings, warehouses, hotels etc. Fast, cheap and effective way to resolve this problem is to install wireless network. The diagram below shows a solution for the case in which the Internet is delivered through DSL line, or from local ISP through Ethernet cable or via cable modem with Ethernet output.
The solution involves:
  • Access Point with built-in router - TL-WR542G N2950 - for connecting all the buildings,
  • wireless client adapters - PCI TL-WN551G N2970 with omnidirectional antenna TP-LINK TL-ANT2405C 5dBi A72713, or TP-LINK USB TL-WN422G HighPower N2921 with SMA R/P antenna connector - for connecting desktop computers,
  • Access Point TP-LINK TL-WA501G N2940 or Access Point with built-in router TL-WR543G N2955 (WISP) for wireless connection and distribution in the part of the building with Ethernet cabling - desktop computers operate in LAN using PCI NIC TP-LINK TF-3239DL 10/100Mbps N2999,
  • Access Point TP-LINK TL-WA501G N2940 connected to TL- SF1005D N29915 switch (flexible solution allowing to connect various number of subscribers, using different switches: 5-, 8-, 16, ...-port.
Wireless PCI Adapter (eXtended Range): TL-WN551GIndoor Omnidirectional Antenna: TP-Link TL-ANT2405C (2.4GHz, 5dB) High Power Wireless USB Adapter: TP-LINK TL-WN422G<br />(2.4GHz, 54Mbps, external antenna connector - SMA R/P) PCI Network Interface Card: TP-Link TF-3239DL 10/100Mbps - CLEARANCE SALE!PCI Network Interface Card: TP-Link TF-3239DL 10/100Mbps - CLEARANCE SALE!PCI Network Interface Card: TP-Link TF-3239DL 10/100Mbps - CLEARANCE SALE!PCI Network Interface Card: TP-Link TF-3239DL 10/100Mbps - CLEARANCE SALE!Wireless Router: TP-Link TL-WR542G  - eXtended Range<br />(with 4-port switch)PCI Network Interface Card: TP-Link TF-3239DL 10/100Mbps - CLEARANCE SALE!PCI Network Interface Card: TP-Link TF-3239DL 10/100Mbps - CLEARANCE SALE!Access Point: TP-Link TL-WR543G - eXtended Range <br />(router & 4-p switch, WISP, 2.4GHz)PCI Network Interface Card: TP-Link TF-3239DL 10/100Mbps - CLEARANCE SALE!Switch TP-Link TL-SF1005D (5 ports)Access Point: TP-Link TL-WA501G <br />(AP/APC/WDS 2.4GHz, eXtended Range)PCI Network Interface Card: TP-Link TF-3239DL 10/100Mbps - CLEARANCE SALE!PCI Network Interface Card: TP-Link TF-3239DL 10/100Mbps - CLEARANCE SALE!PCI Network Interface Card: TP-Link TF-3239DL 10/100Mbps - CLEARANCE SALE!
Example application of TP-LINK devices in several buildings

The family of TP-LINK devices offered by DIPOL
TP-LINK - 802.11n WiFi devices up to 300Mbps
  • N3221 - USB adapter TP-LINK TL-WN821N 802.11n (draft 2.0)
  • N3231 - PCMCIA adapter TP-LINK TL-WN910N 802.11n (draft 2.0)
  • N3251 - Access Point TP-LINK TL-WR841N 802.11n (draft 2.0) with built-in router and 4-port switch
  • N3261 - miniPCI adapter TP-LINK TL-WN861N 802.11n (draft 2.0)
  • N3271 - PCI adapter TP-LINK TL-WN851N 802.11n (draft 2.0)
TP-LINK - indoor antennas
  • A72712 - omnidirectional antenna TP-LINK TL-ANT2402A (1.8 dBi, 0.8 m lead with SMA R/P connector
  • A72713 - omnidirectional antenna TP-LINK TL-ANT2405C (5 dBi, 1 m lead with SMA R/P connector
TP-LINK - ADSL routers integrated with Access Points
  • N2901 - TP-LINK TD-W8910G - ADSL Annex A router integrated with 4-port switch and AP (eXtended Range technology)
  • N2902 - TP-LINK TD-W8901G - ADSL Annex A router integrated with 4-port switch and AP
  • N2903 - TP-LINK TD-W8920G - ADSL Annex A router integrated AP (Super G technology - transmission speed up to 108 Mbit/s
TP-LINK - ADSL routers
  • N2905 - TP-LINK TD-8840 - ADSL Annex A router integrated with 4-port switch
  • N2907 - TP-LINK TD-8840T - ADSL Annex B router integrated with 4-port switch
TP-LINK - Access Points
  • N2940 - TP-LINK TL-WA501G - AP based on eXtended Range technology. A lot of security measures, simple configuration.
  • N2943 - TP-LINK TL-WA601G - AP based on eXtended Range and Super G technology (transmission speed up to 108 Mbit/s)
TP-LINK - routers integrated with Access Points
  • N2950 - TP-LINK TL-WR542G - contains AP based on eXtended Range technology, broadband router (for xDSL or cable modem), and 4-port switch
  • N2951 - TP-LINK TL-WR340G - contains AP, broadband router (for xDSL or cable modem), and 4-port switch
  • N2953 - TP-LINK TL-WR642G - contains AP (up to 108 Mb/s), broadband router (for xDSL or cable modem), and 4-port switch
TP-LINK - routers integrated with Access Points with WISP mode
  • N2955 - TP-LINK TL-WR543G - contains AP, broadband router (for xDSL or cable modem), and 4-port switch. Available WISP mode - Wireless Internet Service Provider - i.e. wireless WAN client
TP-LINK - other WLAN devices
  • N2920 - TP-LINK TL-WN321G - USB wireless adapter/card based on eXtended Range technology
  • N2921 - TP-LINK TL-WN422G - USB wireless adapter/card based on High-Power technology (SMA R/P connector)
  • N2923 - TP-LINK TL-WN620G - USB wireless adapter/card up to 108 Mbit/s
  • N2930 - TP-LINK TL-WN510G - PCMCIA wireless adapter/card based on eXtended Range technology
  • N2933 - TP-LINK TL-WN610G - PCMCIA wireless adapter/card up to 108 Mbit/s
  • N2965 - TP-LINK TL-WN562AG - miniPCI wireless adapter/card operating in IEEE802.11a/b/g
  • N2966 - TP-LINK TL-WN662AG - miniPCI wireless adapter/card operating in IEEE802.11a/b/g
  • N2970 - TP-LINK TL-WN551G - PCI wireless adapter/card based on eXtended Range technology (No.1 among customers)
  • N2971 - TP-LINK TL-WN353GD - PCI wireless adapter/card operating in 802.11g and 802.11b
  • N2973 - TP-LINK PCI TL-WN651G - PCI wireless adapter/card based on eXtended Range technology, up to 108 Mbit/s
  • N2976 - TP-LINK PCI TL-WN653AG - PCI wireless adapter/card operating in IEEE802.11a/b/g
TP-LINK - other LAN devices
  • N2990 - TP-LINK TL-R860 - cable/xDSL router combining firewall, DHCP server/client, 8-port switch, and VPN
  • N2991 - TP-LINK TL-R460 - cable/xDSL router combining firewall, DHCP server/client, 4-port switch, and VPN
  • N29915 - TP-LINK TL- SF1005D - 5-port switch with Auto MDI/MDIX function, for small computer networks
  • N29918 - TP-LINK TL- SF1008D - 8-port switch with Auto MDI/MDIX function, for small and medium computer networks
  • N29926 - TP-LINK TL- SF1016D - 16-port switch with Auto MDI/MDIX function, for medium-size computer networks
  • N2997 -TP-LINK TG-3269 - LAN PCI adapter 10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet)
  • N2999 - LAN TP-LINK TF-3239DL - PCI Network Interface Card 10/100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet) compatible with most operation systems
TP-LINK Powerline Ethernet Adapters
  • N3350 - TP-LINK TL-PA101 - Powerline Ethernet Adapter up to 85Mbps
  • N3355 - TP-LINK TL-PA201 - Powerline Ethernet Adapter up to 200Mbps
TP-LINK - print servers
  • N3310 - TP-LINK TL-WPS510U - Print Server integrated with Access Point
TP-LINK products available at DIPOL - the full list