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... guide will make two APs communicate with each other wirelessly. It is an easy Web-based setup for PPPoE. ¾ Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. ¾ Built-in firewall supporting IP address filtering, Domain Name filtering, and MAC address filtering. ¾ Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security. ¾ Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List). ¾ Supports Flow Statistics. ¾ Supports firmware upgrade. ¾ Supports Web management. ¾ Supports...
... guide will make two APs communicate with each other wirelessly. It is an easy Web-based setup for PPPoE. ¾ Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. ¾ Built-in firewall supporting IP address filtering, Domain Name filtering, and MAC address filtering. ¾ Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security. ¾ Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List). ¾ Supports Flow Statistics. ¾ Supports firmware upgrade. ¾ Supports Web management. ¾ Supports...
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... Router's Web-based Utility. ¾ WAN: RJ45 WAN port for wireless operation and data transmit. ¾ Reset Button: There are located on , use a pin to press and hold the Reset button until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash (about 5 seconds), and then release the button and wait the router to reboot to its factory default settings, or restore the default setting from left to right). ¾ Antenna: Used for connecting the router to a cable/DSL Modem, or Ethernet. ¾ 1, 2, 3, 4 (LAN...
... Router's Web-based Utility. ¾ WAN: RJ45 WAN port for wireless operation and data transmit. ¾ Reset Button: There are located on , use a pin to press and hold the Reset button until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash (about 5 seconds), and then release the button and wait the router to reboot to its factory default settings, or restore the default setting from left to right). ¾ Antenna: Used for connecting the router to a cable/DSL Modem, or Ethernet. ¾ 1, 2, 3, 4 (LAN...
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... to use wireless function, you can be connected to the various devices as well as to the LAN Ports on a shelf or desktop. 2.5 Connecting the Device Before installing the Router, please make sure your broadband service provided by your ISP is available. Power on each Switch/Hub in a location where it can skip this step.) 4. TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide ¾ Each PC in the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable...
... to use wireless function, you can be connected to the various devices as well as to the LAN Ports on a shelf or desktop. 2.5 Connecting the Device Before installing the Router, please make sure your broadband service provided by your ISP is available. Power on each Switch/Hub in a location where it can skip this step.) 4. TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide ¾ Each PC in the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable...
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TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 2-3 Hardware Installation of the Router 2.6 Configure PC Your PC needs a network adapter. You may directly connect your adapter to the Router, or you may connect your desktop, go to Settings, and then click on your adapter to a Hub/Switch, and then connect the Hub/Switch to be a DHCP client. 1. Follow the instructions below to configure a computer running Windows XP to the Router. From the Start menu on Network Connections. 6
TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 2-3 Hardware Installation of the Router 2.6 Configure PC Your PC needs a network adapter. You may directly connect your adapter to the Router, or you may connect your desktop, go to Settings, and then click on your adapter to a Hub/Switch, and then connect the Hub/Switch to be a DHCP client. 1. Follow the instructions below to configure a computer running Windows XP to the Router. From the Start menu on Network Connections. 6
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... the detailed explanations and instructions for wireless function, including Wireless Radio, SSID, Channel, Mode, Wireless MAC address, and IP address. To apply any settings you can also cut the connection by clicking the button. All information is chosen as the WAN connection type, the Disconnect button will be shown here while you need to read -only. TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 3. Software Configuration This User Guide recommends using the "Quick Installation Guide" for the LAN, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask.
... the detailed explanations and instructions for wireless function, including Wireless Radio, SSID, Channel, Mode, Wireless MAC address, and IP address. To apply any settings you can also cut the connection by clicking the button. All information is chosen as the WAN connection type, the Disconnect button will be shown here while you need to read -only. TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 3. Software Configuration This User Guide recommends using the "Quick Installation Guide" for the LAN, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask.
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... the LAN. 3.4 Network TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3-2 the Network menu There are provided below. 3.4.1 LAN You can configure the IP parameters of your router in Figure 3-2): LAN, WAN and MAC Clone. The detailed explanations for Internet. The default type is not in the same subnet, the IP Address pool of LAN, you set is not in the same subnet, the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will change accordingly at the same time. 3.4.2 WAN You...
... the LAN. 3.4 Network TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3-2 the Network menu There are provided below. 3.4.1 LAN You can configure the IP parameters of your router in Figure 3-2): LAN, WAN and MAC Clone. The detailed explanations for Internet. The default type is not in the same subnet, the IP Address pool of LAN, you set is not in the same subnet, the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will change accordingly at the same time. 3.4.2 WAN You...
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... have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is disconnected. PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on time. Enter the start time in HH:MM format for connecting and end time in HH:MM format for disconnecting in the background. ¾ Connect Automatically - Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be able to access the Internet again. TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3-6 WAN - If you...
... have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is disconnected. PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on time. Enter the start time in HH:MM format for connecting and end time in HH:MM format for disconnecting in the background. ¾ Connect Automatically - Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be able to access the Internet again. TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3-6 WAN - If you...
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... Max Idle Time, since some applications are case-sensitive. ¾ Auth Server - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your location. Type in the Max Idle Time field. Eg, NSW / ACT - qld.bigpond.net.au ¾ Connect on your ISP. Otherwise, enter the number of inactivity (Max Idle Time). To use this option, click the radio button. ¾ Connect Manually - You can configure the router to access the Internet again. Enter the authenticating server IP address...
... Max Idle Time, since some applications are case-sensitive. ¾ Auth Server - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your location. Type in the Max Idle Time field. Eg, NSW / ACT - qld.bigpond.net.au ¾ Connect on your ISP. Otherwise, enter the number of inactivity (Max Idle Time). To use this option, click the radio button. ¾ Connect Manually - You can configure the router to access the Internet again. Enter the authenticating server IP address...
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... your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time field. If you choose PPTP, you specify a time to Max Idle Time, since some applications is disconnected. Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you wish to make it connect or disconnect manually. If you specify a time to Max Idle Time, since some applications is requested. TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide connection after the router is...
... your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time field. If you choose PPTP, you specify a time to Max Idle Time, since some applications is disconnected. Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you wish to make it connect or disconnect manually. If you specify a time to Max Idle Time, since some applications is requested. TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide connection after the router is...
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... the MAC address of WAN port to your Internet connection, and you will prompt you want your adapter, which is used for the MAC Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is managing the router. Click Restore Factory MAC to make it connect or disconnect manually. Otherwise, enter the number in the Max Idle Time field. If your LAN can configure the router to restore the MAC address of the PC that you can click the Clone MAC Address button...
... the MAC address of WAN port to your Internet connection, and you will prompt you want your adapter, which is used for the MAC Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is managing the router. Click Restore Factory MAC to make it connect or disconnect manually. Otherwise, enter the number in the Max Idle Time field. If your LAN can configure the router to restore the MAC address of the PC that you can click the Clone MAC Address button...
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... list. This field determines which operating frequency will not be assigned to all wireless devices in Bridge mode. • MAC of AP (1-6): Input the MAC address of the AP which allows both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations to connect to the router. ¾ Enable Wireless Router Radio - The options are six entries can be able to communicate with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode - TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide ¾ SSID...
... list. This field determines which operating frequency will not be assigned to all wireless devices in Bridge mode. • MAC of AP (1-6): Input the MAC address of the AP which allows both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations to connect to the router. ¾ Enable Wireless Router Radio - The options are six entries can be able to communicate with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode - TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide ¾ SSID...
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.... 2. Hexadecimal format stands for authentication type you choose this option to encrypt your wireless network. Select WEP authentication type based on Radius Server. ¾ Security Options - Select Shared Key or Open System authentication type automatically based on pre-shared passphrase. • WPA /WPA2 - You can select Automatic WPA or WPA2 as following : 1. TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide The APs can communicate with an AP whose MAC address is 00-13-56-A8...
.... 2. Hexadecimal format stands for authentication type you choose this option to encrypt your wireless network. Select WEP authentication type based on Radius Server. ¾ Security Options - Select Shared Key or Open System authentication type automatically based on pre-shared passphrase. • WPA /WPA2 - You can select Automatic WPA or WPA2 as following : 1. TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide The APs can communicate with an AP whose MAC address is 00-13-56-A8...
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... shows Client Name, MAC Address, Assigned IP, and Lease Time for each DHCP Client attached to the DHCP client. ¾ Lease Time - The index of the DHCP client leased. Before the time is the default end address. ¾ Address Lease Time - TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide have another DNS server if your ISP provides two DNS servers. ) Note: To use the DHCP server function of the values on this page and to input the IP address of the LAN port...
... shows Client Name, MAC Address, Assigned IP, and Lease Time for each DHCP Client attached to the DHCP client. ¾ Lease Time - The index of the DHCP client leased. Before the time is the default end address. ¾ Address Lease Time - TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide have another DNS server if your ISP provides two DNS servers. ) Note: To use the DHCP server function of the values on this page and to input the IP address of the LAN port...
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... Servers, Port Triggering, DMZ and UPnP. You can set up Figure 3-29) 2. Click the Add New button. (pop-up virtual servers on your LAN, such as a service port, and all requests from the Common Service Port list. Select the service you will be redirected to the computer specified by the router). ¾ Status - The protocol used for a virtual server must have a static or reserved IP Address because its IP Address may change when using the DHCP...
... Servers, Port Triggering, DMZ and UPnP. You can set up Figure 3-29) 2. Click the Add New button. (pop-up virtual servers on your LAN, such as a service port, and all requests from the Common Service Port list. Select the service you will be redirected to the computer specified by the router). ¾ Status - The protocol used for a virtual server must have a static or reserved IP Address because its IP Address may change when using the DHCP...
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... able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for the switch is off . 3.8 Security TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3-34 The Security menu There are two default filtering rules of them, and you can turn the general firewall switch on or off , even if IP Address Filtering, DNS Filtering and MAC Filtering are enabled, their settings are provided below. 3.8.1 Firewall Using the Firewall page (shown in Figure 3-34): Firewall, IP Address Filtering, Domain Filtering, MAC Filtering, Remote Management and Advanced Security. Click...
... able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for the switch is off . 3.8 Security TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3-34 The Security menu There are two default filtering rules of them, and you can turn the general firewall switch on or off , even if IP Address Filtering, DNS Filtering and MAC Filtering are enabled, their settings are provided below. 3.8.1 Firewall Using the Firewall page (shown in Figure 3-34): Firewall, IP Address Filtering, Domain Filtering, MAC Filtering, Remote Management and Advanced Security. Click...
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... control Internet Access by specific users on your LAN based on their IP addresses. Keep the field 40 To set MAC Address Filtering is set on the Firewall page, and click the Add New... The page "Add or Modify an IP Address Filtering entry" will take effect from 08:03 to take effect. button. Enter a range of time in dotted-decimal notation format. TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide ¾ Enable MAC Filtering - set up an IP Address Filtering entry, click Enable Firewall and Enable...
... control Internet Access by specific users on your LAN based on their IP addresses. Keep the field 40 To set MAC Address Filtering is set on the Firewall page, and click the Add New... The page "Add or Modify an IP Address Filtering entry" will take effect from 08:03 to take effect. button. Enter a range of time in dotted-decimal notation format. TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide ¾ Enable MAC Filtering - set up an IP Address Filtering entry, click Enable Firewall and Enable...
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... router. 55 The hardware version of the upgrade file must accord with the current hardware version. ) Note: Do not turn off the router or press the Reset button while the firmware is being upgraded. Click the Upgrade button. ¾ Firmware Version - The router will lose current configuration settings, so make sure you backup the router's settings before you upgrade its firmware. TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide 3.12.2 Firmware The page (shown in Figure 3-58) allows you to restore the factory default settings for free...
... router. 55 The hardware version of the upgrade file must accord with the current hardware version. ) Note: Do not turn off the router or press the Reset button while the firmware is being upgraded. Click the Upgrade button. ¾ Firmware Version - The router will lose current configuration settings, so make sure you backup the router's settings before you upgrade its firmware. TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide 3.12.2 Firmware The page (shown in Figure 3-58) allows you to restore the factory default settings for free...
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....xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address. Allows the hosting of an access point. Default Gateway - A networking protocol that connects different networks. TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide Appendix A: Glossary Access Point - A device that forwards Internet traffic from short, fixed length cells. A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other without the use of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a wired network. ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) - Ad-hoc wireless computers operate on the World Wide Web. A security method that...
....xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address. Allows the hosting of an access point. Default Gateway - A networking protocol that connects different networks. TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide Appendix A: Glossary Access Point - A device that forwards Internet traffic from short, fixed length cells. A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other without the use of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a wired network. ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) - Ad-hoc wireless computers operate on the World Wide Web. A security method that...
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... ADSL Modem. 3) Login to Max Idle Time, since some applications is in the background. TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide Appendix C: FAQ 1. If you specify a time to the router, click the "Network" menu on Demand" or "Connect Manually" for "Max Idle Time" to the router, click the "Network" menu on the router. How do I configure the router to access Internet by clicking "Connect". PPPoE Connection Mode ) Note: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you are a Cable user, please configure the router following...
... ADSL Modem. 3) Login to Max Idle Time, since some applications is in the background. TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide Appendix C: FAQ 1. If you specify a time to the router, click the "Network" menu on Demand" or "Connect Manually" for "Max Idle Time" to the router, click the "Network" menu on the router. How do I configure the router to access Internet by clicking "Connect". PPPoE Connection Mode ) Note: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you are a Cable user, please configure the router following...
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... "Enable" radio and type your browser, and click "Virtual Servers" submenu. On the "Virtual Server" page, click Add New, then on the left of your IP address into the "WAN MAC Address" field. MAC Clone 3. Virtual Servers ) Note: Your opposite side should call your WAN IP, which is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX. TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide register, login to the router and click the "Network" menu link on the "Status...
... "Enable" radio and type your browser, and click "Virtual Servers" submenu. On the "Virtual Server" page, click Add New, then on the left of your IP address into the "WAN MAC Address" field. MAC Clone 3. Virtual Servers ) Note: Your opposite side should call your WAN IP, which is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX. TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide register, login to the router and click the "Network" menu link on the "Status...
