TP-LINK's Wireless N Access Points TL-WA801ND are designed to establish or expand a scalable high-speed wireless N network to connect multiple Ethernet enabled devices such as game consoles, Digital Media Adapters, Printers, or Network Attached Storage devices to an existing wireless network. They provide incredibly high wireless performance----15x the speed and 5x the range of wireless G, guarantying multiple users more freedom to enjoy a great wireless Internet experience in the home, office, cafe or even a hotel or airport.
The TL-WA801ND is a 300Mbps Wireless N access point designed to create or extend high‑speed Wi‑Fi networks for devices such as game consoles, printers, and NAS units. It supports multiple operating modes, including Access Point, Client, Universal/WDS Repeater, Point‑to‑Point, and Point‑to‑Multi‑point, and can be powered via PoE up to 30 m.
This guide covers installation steps, configuration of wireless settings, security options (WPA/WPA2, WMM), and detailed technical specifications such as supported standards, antenna type, power supply, and environmental limits.
| Wireless Transmission Rate | Up to 300Mbps (dynamic) |
|---|---|
| Ethernet Port | One RJ45 supporting Passive PoE |
| Frequency Range | 2.4‑2.4835 GHz |
| Wireless Transmit Power | 20 dBm (max) |
| Antenna | Detachable omni‑directional antenna |
| Power Supply | 12 VDC / 1 A Switching PSU |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C ~ 40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C ~ 70 °C |
| Dimensions | 6.9 × 4.7 × 1.1 in (174 × 120 × 28.8 mm) |
It supports Access Point, Client, Universal/WDS Repeater, Point‑to‑Point, and Point‑to‑Multi‑point modes.
Up to four SSIDs can be configured, with VLAN support for each.
The device provides up to 300 Mbps for 802.11n (dynamic) operation.
Yes, it supports PoE up to 30 meters for flexible deployment.