configure TL-WA5210G with an Apple Airport Extreme
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configure TL-WA5210G with an Apple Airport Extreme
Region : UnitedStates
Model : TL-WA5210G
Hardware Version : V2
Firmware Version :
ISP :
I just purchased the TL-WA5210G (with the Omni-directional Antenna (TL-ANT2415D)) to extend the outdoor coverage of my wifi across my 148 acre property. I am using Cat5E outdoor wiring to connect the TL-WA5210G Access Point about 200 feet back to the house where it connects to the following hardware: TP-Link PoE Injector to Apple AirPort Extreme to Exede (SurfBeam 2) Satellite Internet modem.
I am able to plug the Access Point directly into my laptop and access the configuration page, however, I'm not clear which configuration I should choose. Ideally I'd like to have the AP just act as a relay back to the Apple Airport Extreme via the Cat5e cable which is also used as PoE. So in effect, the TP-Link AP relays the SSID as well as the authentication of the Apple Airport Extreme. However, it appears that if I choose Access Point configuration, the AP will only communicate wirelessly back to the Apple Airport Extreme inside the house.
Thoughts on best way to configure the TL-WA5210G?
Model : TL-WA5210G
Hardware Version : V2
Firmware Version :
ISP :
I just purchased the TL-WA5210G (with the Omni-directional Antenna (TL-ANT2415D)) to extend the outdoor coverage of my wifi across my 148 acre property. I am using Cat5E outdoor wiring to connect the TL-WA5210G Access Point about 200 feet back to the house where it connects to the following hardware: TP-Link PoE Injector to Apple AirPort Extreme to Exede (SurfBeam 2) Satellite Internet modem.
I am able to plug the Access Point directly into my laptop and access the configuration page, however, I'm not clear which configuration I should choose. Ideally I'd like to have the AP just act as a relay back to the Apple Airport Extreme via the Cat5e cable which is also used as PoE. So in effect, the TP-Link AP relays the SSID as well as the authentication of the Apple Airport Extreme. However, it appears that if I choose Access Point configuration, the AP will only communicate wirelessly back to the Apple Airport Extreme inside the house.
Thoughts on best way to configure the TL-WA5210G?