COMPUTER

SYSTEMS
SERVICING NCII
11
Quarter 4
Self-Learning Module 13
Configuration of Access Point Switch

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 EXPECTATIONS

After completing this lesson, you should be able to:

1. explain access point;
2. describe access point switch works;
3. perform configuration of access points managed and unmanage.

PRETEST

Directions: Carefully read the following questions. Choose the letter of the best
answer and write it on your notebook.

1. A device that connects to a wired router, switch, or hub through an

Ethernet cable and broadcasts a Wi-Fi signal to a specific location.
A. Router C. Hub
B. Access points D. Wi-Fi

2. The WAP is also known as?

A. Wireless Advance Point C. Wireless Access Point
B. Wireless Auto Point D. Wireless Assess Point

3. Access points communicate with your broadband router or network switch

through an?
A. Cable Data B. Signal C. Router D. Wi-Fi

4. In operation mode, what will you choose to create multiple networks to

provide different security?
A. Client C. Access Point
B. Multi-SSID D. Bridge with AP

5. In this mode you can turn the wired connection into wireless
multiple devices.
A. Access Point B. Multi-SSID C. Client D. Wi-Fi
 RECAP

In the previous module, you have learned about different types and kinds of
router, router series, router classifications and configuring routers. You were made
aware that A router is a system that connects two or more networks that are in the
same or different geographical locations. It operates on the third layer of the OSI
Model (i.e., the network layer) and performs two basic functions: 1. From the routing
table, choose the best route. 2. Send the packet along that direction. Access Layer
Routers, access layer routers have a low speed, processing capacity, RAM, and
number of ports, as well as a low price.

This module is a continuation of the previous topic where you will know how
to configure access point.

LESSON

An access point is a system that establishes a wireless local area network, or

WLAN, in a business or large building. An access point is a device that connects to a
wired router, switch, or hub through an Ethernet cable and broadcasts a Wi-Fi signal
to a specific location. If you want to allow Wi-Fi connectivity in your company's
reception area but do not have a router nearby, you can mount an access point near
the front desk and run an Ethernet cable through the ceiling back to the server room.

You may be experiencing a weak WIFI signal and have come across the word
"Wireless Access Point." Most people take their wireless link for granted with their
home broadband router, but this is not always the case, as many routers cannot be
connected wirelessly. As previously mentioned, most domestic routers are WIFI
compliant, but if your router is not and you want WIFI, you will need a Wireless
Access Point, also known as a 'WAP' or 'AP'.

How Does A Wireless Access Point Work?

Access points communicate with your broadband router or network switch
through an Ethernet or data cable. This provides the AP with the required internet
connection and bandwidth. It then transmits and receives a wireless signal in the
2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency bands (WIFI). This helps you to connect wirelessly to your
LAN and the internet.
 Wireless access points are ideal for applications where a physical Ethernet
cable cannot or would be difficult to link, making them ideal for providing an internet
connection to smart phones, tablets, laptops, wireless audio systems, smart TVs,
and other devices.

Connecting device for configuration

1. Use an Ethernet cable or wireless to connect to the access point. The access
point's default wireless network name (SSID) is TP-LINK AP XXXX. The default
password is printed on the access point's label at the bottom. More
information can be found on the label at the bottom.
2. Insert the supplied power adapter into the access point's power jack and
connect the other end to a normal electrical wall socket. Then, to turn the
computer on or off, click the on/off button.
3. Switch on all of your network equipment, then check to see if the LEDs on the
access point are displaying normally, as shown in the diagram below.

Image 1.1

Configuring Device

1. Logging in
a. Open your web browser, type in http://tplinkap.net or
http://192.168.0.254 in the address bar and press
Enter.

Image 1.2
b. A dialog box will prompt for the Username and
password. Enter the default values and click Login.

Image 1.3

c. After successful logging in, the quick setup page will display, then
click Next.

Image 1.4

d. Then you will see the start page shown as below, then
click Next.

Image 1.5
 e. The operation mode page will appear then. The TL-
WA801ND supports up to five operation modes.

Image 1.7
Chose the Access point - In this mode, can be linked to a wired network
in this mode and turn the wired connection into wireless that multiple
devices can share, which is particularly useful in a home, office, or hotel
where only a wired network is accessible.

Image 1.8
How to configure access point operation mode

Image 1.9
 1. Enter a memorable name for your wireless network here.
2. Choose Channel for your computer.
3. To avoid unauthorized access to your access point, choose the most secure
(WPA/WPA2-PSK) mode and enter a wireless password.

(Note: The network configuration page will then appear. On this tab, it is
recommended that you leave the default settings alone.)

Image 1.10

After Network Settings, the page for completion will appear.

Image 1.11
4. Review your settings and press Save to save them for future use.
5. Click the Finish button.
 ACTIVITIES

A. Direction: Rearrange the following procedures in their proper order. Use

numbers to indicate their order of precedence. The first number is done for
you.

How to configure access point i n operation mode

3 1. To avoid unauthorized access to your access point, choose the most secure
(WPA/WPA2-PSK) mode and enter a wireless password.
___2. Enter a memorable name for your wireless network here.

___3. Choose Channel for your computer.

___4. Click the Finish button.

___5. Review your settings and press Save to save them for future use.

B. Directions: Create an infographic showing the steps you have on the first
activity.

WRAP-UP

This module talked about configuration of access point Switch. Specifically, it

discussed how to how does a wireless access point work, connecting devices for
configuration, and configure access point i n operation mode.
In addition, an access point is a device that connects to a wired router,
switch, or hub through an Ethernet cable and broadcasts a Wi-Fi signal to a specific
location. Most people take their wireless link for granted with their home broadband
router, but this is not always the case, as many routers cannot be connected
wirelessly. As previously mentioned, most domestic routers are WIFI compliant, but
if your router is not and you want WIFI, you will need a Wireless Access Point, also
known as a 'WAP' or 'AP'.
Now, as learners, aside from the several points mentioned above. You can use
the blank spaces provided in the next page to answer and react to the following cases
or scenarios:
 • Would you be able to make use of this knowledge obtained in this module? In
what scenario would it be?
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• What are the challenges you encountered in learning this module?

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VALUING

DIRECTION: Read and answer the following questions carefully in two to three
sentences each number.

1. What is the essence of following the correct configuration of access point

Switch?
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2. How will you use the knowledge you acquired about configuration of access
point Switch?
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3. Cite a situation in which you can apply the knowledge of understanding

configuration of access point Switch?

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POSTTEST

Direction: Write T on the line if the statement is correct and F if the statement is
wrong.

___1. An access point is a device that connects to a wired router, switch, or hub
through an Ethernet cable and broadcasts a Wi-Fi signal to a specific location.

___2. If you want to allow Wi-Fi connectivity in your company's reception area but do
not have a router nearby, you can mount an access point near the front desk and
run an Ethernet cable through the ceiling back to the server room.

___3. Most people take their wireless link for granted with their home broadband
router, but this is not always the case, as many routers cannot be connected
wirelessly.

___4. Access points communicate with your broadband router or network switch
through an Ethernet or data cable.

___5. Make Chose Client, in this mode, can be linked to a wired network
in this mode and turn the wired connection into wireless that multiple
devices can share, which is particularly useful in a home, office, or hotel
where only a wired network is accessible.

KEY TO CORRECTION

5. 4
4. 5
3. 2
2. 1
1. 3
Activity
5. F 5. A
4. T 4. B
3. T 3. A
2. T 2. C
1. T 1. B
Post Test Pretest
Key to Correction

References
• Google.” Network switch managed and unmanaged” Accessed April 11, 2021
https://www.fieldengineer.com/blogs/network-switch-managed-vs-
unmanaged
• Google.” Access points” Accessed April 11, 2021
https://www.thesslstore.com/blog/wifi-101-access-points-wireless-routers-
switching/
• Google.” What is a Wi-Fi access point” Accessed April 12, 2021
https://www.linksys.com/us/r/resource-center/what-is-a-wifi-access-
point/