SSID on TL-WA901ND - cannot rename

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SSID on TL-WA901ND - cannot rename
SSID on TL-WA901ND - cannot rename
2014-12-26 05:35:33
Region : UnitedKingdom

Model : TL-WA901ND

Hardware Version : Not Clear

Firmware Version :

ISP : BT


Hi,

I cannot rename my network name, can someone please help. My connection details are as follows:

BT Internet --> BT Infinity Router --> Ethernet cable to TP Link Ethernet Switch (TL-SF1008SD) --> Ethernet cable to TP Link TL-WA901ND.

I cannot rename the wireless network name of the Wireless access point TL WA901ND - everytime I try to log in to the web based interface, I can only access the BT router settings.

Can someone please tell me how to access the TP Link Wireless access point settings page?

Many thanks.
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Re:SSID on TL-WA901ND - cannot rename
2014-12-26 09:07:31
Hi :)

Method one (easiest)

Connect your computer/tablet/smartphone to the Wi-Fi from WA901ND. The default Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password can be found on the label on the bottom of the WA901ND.
After connected, open a browser type in tplinkap.net

Method Two (most reliable)
Unplug the WA901ND from the switch, connect it directly to your computer via a Ethernet cable. Assign your computer a static IP address 192.168.0.20. If you don't know how to assign a static IP address, follow this FAQ article http://www.tp-link.com/en/article/?faqid=174
Then open a browser and type in 192.168.0.254 to log in.
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Re:SSID on TL-WA901ND - cannot rename
2014-12-26 09:08:36
and
Merry Christmas:D
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Re:SSID on TL-WA901ND - cannot rename
2014-12-29 04:42:46
Thanks for your help.

To assign ,my computer a static IP address, should I disable to wifi first?

Thanks.
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Re:SSID on TL-WA901ND - cannot rename
2014-12-29 05:06:05
Ok so I tried the following:

- Disconnected the AP from the switch
- Connected my Windows 7 laptop to the AP with the Ethernet cable
- I opened the following: Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network Connections
- Navigated to the Properties section of the Ethernet connection.
- Changed to a static IP address
- Opened Internet explorer.
- Put the following into the address bar: 192.168.1.254 - which is the ip address on the label at the bottom of the router.

And nothing! I am close to throwing the access point out of the window at this point.

I also disabled AVG but nothing.

Would a hard reset work?

Many thanks.
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Re:SSID on TL-WA901ND - cannot rename
2014-12-29 05:35:11
After numerous attempts, I now have the problem solved. I performed a hard reset on the AP, and was able to access the router settings in the method suggested. Not sure what changed.

Many thanks!
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