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... South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. China TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 54M Wireless Router Model No.: TL-WR541G Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product... following standards or other normative documents EN60950-1:2006 Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Zhao Jianjun Director of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
... South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. China TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 54M Wireless Router Model No.: TL-WR541G Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product... following standards or other normative documents EN60950-1:2006 Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Zhao Jianjun Director of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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... 4.2 Status...14 4.3 Quick Setup ...15 4.4 Network...16 4.4.1 LAN...16 4.4.2 WAN ...17 4.4.3 MAC Clone ...27 4.5 Wireless ...28 4.5.1 Wireless Settings 28 4.5.2 MAC Filtering ...33 4.5.3 Wireless Statistics 36 Connecting the Router 6 2.1 System Requirements...6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router ...6 Chapter 3. Introduction 2 1.1 Overview of the Router 2 1.2 Features...2 1.3 Panel Layout ...3 1.3.1 The Front Panel ...3 1.3.2 The Rear Panel...4 Chapter 2. CONTENTS Package contents...1 Chapter...
... 4.2 Status...14 4.3 Quick Setup ...15 4.4 Network...16 4.4.1 LAN...16 4.4.2 WAN ...17 4.4.3 MAC Clone ...27 4.5 Wireless ...28 4.5.1 Wireless Settings 28 4.5.2 MAC Filtering ...33 4.5.3 Wireless Statistics 36 Connecting the Router 6 2.1 System Requirements...6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router ...6 Chapter 3. Introduction 2 1.1 Overview of the Router 2 1.2 Features...2 1.3 Panel Layout ...3 1.3.1 The Front Panel ...3 1.3.2 The Rear Panel...4 Chapter 2. CONTENTS Package contents...1 Chapter...
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... that the package contains the above items. If any explanation. 1 Conventions The router or TL-WR541G mentioned in your box: ¾ One TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router ¾ One AC power Adapter for TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router ¾ One Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router without any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact...
... that the package contains the above items. If any explanation. 1 Conventions The router or TL-WR541G mentioned in your box: ¾ One TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router ¾ One AC power Adapter for TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router ¾ One Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router without any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact...
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.... It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for children or staff. The TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router complies with each other wirelessly. So you for choosing TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router. 1.1 Overview of traditional IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b solutions, up ...supporting static IP address distributing. The TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router provides flexible access control so that the data transmission rate is 2-3 times of the Router The TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-router and Wireless AP. Introduction Thank you can ...
.... It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for children or staff. The TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router complies with each other wirelessly. So you for choosing TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router. 1.1 Overview of traditional IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b solutions, up ...supporting static IP address distributing. The TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router provides flexible access control so that the data transmission rate is 2-3 times of the Router The TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-router and Wireless AP. Introduction Thank you can ...
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... administrators can establish restricted access policies based on time of day for children or staff. ¾ Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List). ¾ Supports Flow Statistics. ¾ Supports ICMP-FLOOD, UDP-FLOOD, and TCP-SYN-FLOOD filter. ¾ Ignores Ping packets from... WAN or LAN ports. ¾ Supports firmware upgrade. ¾ Supports Web management. 1.3 Panel Layout 1.3.1 The Front Panel The Router's LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to right). 3
... administrators can establish restricted access policies based on time of day for children or staff. ¾ Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List). ¾ Supports Flow Statistics. ¾ Supports ICMP-FLOOD, UDP-FLOOD, and TCP-SYN-FLOOD filter. ¾ Ignores Ping packets from... WAN or LAN ports. ¾ Supports firmware upgrade. ¾ Supports Web management. 1.3 Panel Layout 1.3.1 The Front Panel The Router's LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to right). 3
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...linked to right). 4 Name Status Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch Indication PWR Off No Power On Power on the rear panel (View from left to the corresponding port There are located on Off The Router has an error SYS On The Router is initializing Flashing The Router is working properly WLAN Off The Wireless... function is disabled Flashing The Wireless function is enabled Off There is no data WAN/1-4 (...
...linked to right). 4 Name Status Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch Indication PWR Off No Power On Power on the rear panel (View from left to the corresponding port There are located on Off The Router has an error SYS On The Router is initializing Flashing The Router is working properly WLAN Off The Wireless... function is disabled Flashing The Wireless function is enabled Off There is no data WAN/1-4 (...
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...socket: Please use the power adapter which is supplied with the TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router only, the use of a different adapter may result in product damage. ¾ LAN 1,2,3,4: Four 10/100Mbps RJ45 LAN ports for connecting the router to the local PC(s) ¾ WAN: This WAN port is...Tools -> Factory Defaults page in the router's Web-based Utility. 2) Use the Factory Default Reset button: With the router powered on, use a pin to its factory default settings. ) Note: Ensure the router is powered on before it restarts completely. ¾ Wireless antenna Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch 5...
...socket: Please use the power adapter which is supplied with the TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router only, the use of a different adapter may result in product damage. ¾ LAN 1,2,3,4: Four 10/100Mbps RJ45 LAN ports for connecting the router to the local PC(s) ¾ WAN: This WAN port is...Tools -> Factory Defaults page in the router's Web-based Utility. 2) Use the Factory Default Reset button: With the router powered on, use a pin to its factory default settings. ) Note: Ensure the router is powered on before it restarts completely. ¾ Wireless antenna Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch 5...
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...PC will connect wirelessly. Don't forget to the Ethernet) ¾ Each PC in the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with the Installation Environment Requirements. 3. The best place is any problem, please contact your LAN to the LAN Ports on the router, shown in which... your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the router. 2. Chapter 2. If there is usually near a heater or heating vent ¾ Do not cluttered or crowded....
...PC will connect wirelessly. Don't forget to the Ethernet) ¾ Each PC in the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with the Installation Environment Requirements. 3. The best place is any problem, please contact your LAN to the LAN Ports on the router, shown in which... your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the router. 2. Chapter 2. If there is usually near a heater or heating vent ¾ Do not cluttered or crowded....
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... default IP address of the TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router Chapter 3. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router is 192.168.1.1. Quick Installation Guide After connecting the TL-WR541G Router into an electrical outlet. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to configure the basic functions of your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. Power on your TL-WR541G Wireless Router. And the 7 Connect the...
... default IP address of the TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router Chapter 3. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router is 192.168.1.1. Quick Installation Guide After connecting the TL-WR541G Router into an electrical outlet. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to configure the basic functions of your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. Power on your TL-WR541G Wireless Router. And the 7 Connect the...
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... to be restarted. The built-in DHCP server will assign IP address for the PC. ) Note: For Windows 98 OS or earlier, the PC and router may need instructions as to how to do this guide. Connect the local PC to configure the IP address for your PC. ¾ Configure the...; Obtain an IP address automatically 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for description in this , please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC." 2) Power off the router and PC. They can be seen from 2 to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is in Windows 2000 OS. If the result...
... to be restarted. The built-in DHCP server will assign IP address for the PC. ) Note: For Windows 98 OS or earlier, the PC and router may need instructions as to how to do this guide. Connect the local PC to configure the IP address for your PC. ¾ Configure the...; Obtain an IP address automatically 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for description in this , please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC." 2) Power off the router and PC. They can be seen from 2 to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is in Windows 2000 OS. If the result...
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Is the connection between your PC and the router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN port which you link to the router. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC's adapter should be lit. 2. Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure 3-2, it means that your PC has not connected to on the router and LEDs on your PC correct? 9
Is the connection between your PC and the router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN port which you link to the router. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC's adapter should be lit. 2. Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure 3-2, it means that your PC has not connected to on the router and LEDs on your PC correct? 9
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...pop-up, it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router. Connect to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the address field of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254, the gateway must... be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser. Go to the router by typing http://192.168.1.1 in the screen that ...
...pop-up, it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router. Connect to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the address field of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254, the gateway must... be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser. Go to the router by typing http://192.168.1.1 in the screen that ...
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...three popular ways to connect to enter the necessary network parameters. If you have difficulty with your ISP. Please click the Quick Setup link on the left of the main menu and the Quick Setup screen will automatically receive the IP parameters from your ISP 11 Please select... one compatible with this page shown in Figure 3-6. If you choose "PPPoE", you choose "Dynamic IP", the router will appear. Click Next to Internet. Enter the Account Name and Password provided by your ISP. If you will appear, shown in Figure 3-7: Figure ...
...three popular ways to connect to enter the necessary network parameters. If you have difficulty with your ISP. Please click the Quick Setup link on the left of the main menu and the Quick Setup screen will automatically receive the IP parameters from your ISP 11 Please select... one compatible with this page shown in Figure 3-6. If you choose "PPPoE", you choose "Dynamic IP", the router will appear. Click Next to Internet. Enter the Account Name and Password provided by your ISP. If you will appear, shown in Figure 3-7: Figure ...
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... frequency will be able to 32 characters. If you need instructions as tp-link. ¾ Region - You will not be able to Section 4.12.5: "Reboot". This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the router can be lit and the wireless stations will then see the Finish page: Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Configuring...
... frequency will be able to 32 characters. If you need instructions as tp-link. ¾ Region - You will not be able to Section 4.12.5: "Reboot". This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the router can be lit and the wireless stations will then see the Finish page: Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Configuring...
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...menus on or reset. 14 The detailed explanations for wireless function, including Wireless Radio, SSID, Channel, Mode, Wireless MAC address, and IP address. 3. If PPPoE is read-only. 1. System Up Time The total up time of the router from when it was switched on the left of...Login After your successful login, you click one of the main menus. Wireless This field displays basic information or status for each Web page key's function are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page displays the router's current status and configuration. WAN These parameters apply to establish the ...
...menus on or reset. 14 The detailed explanations for wireless function, including Wireless Radio, SSID, Channel, Mode, Wireless MAC address, and IP address. 3. If PPPoE is read-only. 1. System Up Time The total up time of the router from when it was switched on the left of...Login After your successful login, you click one of the main menus. Wireless This field displays basic information or status for each Web page key's function are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page displays the router's current status and configuration. WAN These parameters apply to establish the ...
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Figure 4-1 Router Status 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." 15
Figure 4-1 Router Status 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." 15
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Enter the IP address of the router, as the subnet mask. ) Note: a. The value can configure the IP parameters of LAN, you... ¾ Subnet Mask - If you change the IP Address of LAN on this page. The physical address of your router in the same subnet, the IP Address pool of the network. If the new LAN IP Address you must use 255.... from the LAN. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below. 4.4.1 LAN You can 't be able to login the router. c. If the new LAN IP Address you will change accordingly at the same time. 16 4.4 Network Figure 4-2 the Network ...
Enter the IP address of the router, as the subnet mask. ) Note: a. The value can configure the IP parameters of LAN, you... ¾ Subnet Mask - If you change the IP Address of LAN on this page. The physical address of your router in the same subnet, the IP Address pool of the network. If the new LAN IP Address you must use 255.... from the LAN. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below. 4.4.1 LAN You can 't be able to login the router. c. If the new LAN IP Address you will change accordingly at the same time. 16 4.4 Network Figure 4-2 the Network ...
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... not sure which connection type you are given a user name and a password, please select the type of your ISP. If you choose Dynamic IP, the router will automatically get IP parameters from your ISP provided (PPPoE/BigPond/L2TP/PPTP). 4.4.2 WAN You can see the page as follows (Figure 4-4): Figure 4-4 WAN - If...
... not sure which connection type you are given a user name and a password, please select the type of your ISP. If you choose Dynamic IP, the router will automatically get IP parameters from your ISP provided (PPPoE/BigPond/L2TP/PPTP). 4.4.2 WAN You can see the page as follows (Figure 4-4): Figure 4-4 WAN - If...
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...your Internet connection has been terminated due to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand enables the router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to inactivity, Connect on Demand, click the radio button. ...the background. ¾ Connect Automatically - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your Internet connection terminates. You can configure the router to Max Idle Time, since some applications is disconnected. Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you should enter the following ...
...your Internet connection has been terminated due to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand enables the router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to inactivity, Connect on Demand, click the radio button. ...the background. ¾ Connect Automatically - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your Internet connection terminates. You can configure the router to Max Idle Time, since some applications is disconnected. Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you should enter the following ...
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...make it is usually fine. If you want your connection automatically as soon as you will the Time-based Connecting function can configure the router to set up the advanced option, the page shown in minutes that you are visiting the Internet continually in the Max Idle Time field.... bytes, which value is necessary 20 After a specified period of Time fields. ) Note: Only when you have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is requested. Click the Connect button to disconnect immediately. For some ISPs, you specify a time to access the Internet again. To use this option, ...
...make it is usually fine. If you want your connection automatically as soon as you will the Time-based Connecting function can configure the router to set up the advanced option, the page shown in minutes that you are visiting the Internet continually in the Max Idle Time field.... bytes, which value is necessary 20 After a specified period of Time fields. ) Note: Only when you have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is requested. Click the Connect button to disconnect immediately. For some ISPs, you specify a time to access the Internet again. To use this option, ...