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... Panel ...3 1.3.2 The Rear Panel...4 Chapter 2. Configuring the Router 13 4.1 Login ...14 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 Quick Installation Guide 7 3.1 TCP/IP configuration ...7 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. Connecting the Router 6 2.1 System Requirements...6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the...
... Panel ...3 1.3.2 The Rear Panel...4 Chapter 2. Configuring the Router 13 4.1 Login ...14 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 Quick Installation Guide 7 3.1 TCP/IP configuration ...7 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. Connecting the Router 6 2.1 System Requirements...6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the...
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... guide stands for TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure 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...
... guide stands for TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure 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...
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... network, you a few minutes. Quick Installation Guide After connecting the TL-WR541G Router into an electrical outlet. You can access the Internet via the router immediately after successfully configuring. 3.1 TCP/IP configuration The default IP address of the TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router Chapter 3. Power on the router, and the other end into your TL-WR541G Wireless Router. And the 7 Connect the DSL/Cable...
... network, you a few minutes. Quick Installation Guide After connecting the TL-WR541G Router into an electrical outlet. You can access the Internet via the router immediately after successfully configuring. 3.1 TCP/IP configuration The default IP address of the TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router Chapter 3. Power on the router, and the other end into your TL-WR541G Wireless Router. And the 7 Connect the DSL/Cable...
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... 3-1, the connection between your PC. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is from the LAN. default Subnet Mask is 192.168.1.1 (The router's default IP address) ¾ Obtain an IP address automatically 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for description in the command prompt to verify the network... connection between your PC. These values can run the Ping command in this guide. If you desire, as an example we use the default values for your PC and the router. Now, you need instructions as to how to do this , please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the ...
... 3-1, the connection between your PC. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is from the LAN. default Subnet Mask is 192.168.1.1 (The router's default IP address) ¾ Obtain an IP address automatically 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for description in the command prompt to verify the network... connection between your PC. These values can run the Ping command in this guide. If you desire, as an example we use the default values for your PC and the router. Now, you need instructions as to how to do this , please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the ...
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... ~ 192.168.1.254, the gateway must be within the range of Web browser. ) Note: If the router's IP address is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in Figure 3-4. If the User Name and Password are ...correct, you can be 192.168.1.1 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility...
... ~ 192.168.1.254, the gateway must be within the range of Web browser. ) Note: If the router's IP address is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in Figure 3-4. If the User Name and Password are ...correct, you can be 192.168.1.1 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility...
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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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... guide stands for TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any explanation. - 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...
... guide stands for TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any explanation. - 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...
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... Panel...4 Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 5 2.1 System Requirements...5 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 5 2.3 Connecting the Router ...5 Chapter 3. Configuring the Router 13 4.1 Login ...13 4.2 Status...13 4.3 Quick Setup ...14 4.4 Network...15 4.4.1 LAN...15 4.4.2 WAN ...15 4.4.3 MAC Clone ...26 4.5 Wireless ...27 4.5.1 Wireless Settings 27 4.5.2 MAC Filtering ...32 4.5.3 Wireless Statistics 35 - VI - Quick Installation Guide 7 3.1 TCP/IP configuration ...7 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 9 Chapter 4. CONTENTS Chapter...
... Panel...4 Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 5 2.1 System Requirements...5 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 5 2.3 Connecting the Router ...5 Chapter 3. Configuring the Router 13 4.1 Login ...13 4.2 Status...13 4.3 Quick Setup ...14 4.4 Network...15 4.4.1 LAN...15 4.4.2 WAN ...15 4.4.3 MAC Clone ...26 4.5 Wireless ...27 4.5.1 Wireless Settings 27 4.5.2 MAC Filtering ...32 4.5.3 Wireless Statistics 35 - VI - Quick Installation Guide 7 3.1 TCP/IP configuration ...7 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 9 Chapter 4. CONTENTS Chapter...
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...ever, sharing Internet Access, files and fun, easily and securely. The TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router is dedicated to -manage. The TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router provides flexible access control so that the data transmission rate is compatible with each other wirelessly. The TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router complies with IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE ...ports, - 1 - It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for every step. Its design is easy-to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) wireless network solutions. TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 1.
...ever, sharing Internet Access, files and fun, easily and securely. The TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router is dedicated to -manage. The TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router provides flexible access control so that the data transmission rate is compatible with each other wirelessly. The TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router complies with IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE ...ports, - 1 - It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for every step. Its design is easy-to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) wireless network solutions. TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 1.
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TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide ¾ Adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ wireless LAN transmission technology. ¾ Supports 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps data transfer rates. ¾ Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-... 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...
TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide ¾ Adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ wireless LAN transmission technology. ¾ Supports 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps data transfer rates. ¾ Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-... 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...
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... a hardware error Off There is no wireless device linked to the router Flashing The Wireless function is enabled Off There is no device linked to the corresponding port There is a device linked to the corresponding port Table 2-1 The LEDs description - 3 - TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch Name PWR SYS WLAN WAN,1-4 Status Indication Off Power off...
... a hardware error Off There is no wireless device linked to the router Flashing The Wireless function is enabled Off There is no device linked to the corresponding port There is a device linked to the corresponding port Table 2-1 The LEDs description - 3 - TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch Name PWR SYS WLAN WAN,1-4 Status Indication Off Power off...
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... the default reset button then turn off the router's power. 1.3.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right). ¾ AC power socket: Please use the power adapter which is supplied with the TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router only, the use of a different adapter may...
... the default reset button then turn off the router's power. 1.3.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right). ¾ AC power socket: Please use the power adapter which is supplied with the TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router only, the use of a different adapter may...
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... ¾ Do not place in Figure 2-1. (If you connect the router to the LAN Ports on all sides of clear space on the router, shown in direct sunlight or near the center of the antenna. TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 2. After that has an RJ45 connector (you do not need... it is usually near a heater or heating vent ¾ Do not cluttered or crowded. Don't forget to use wireless function, you should be installed on each ...
... ¾ Do not place in Figure 2-1. (If you connect the router to the LAN Ports on all sides of clear space on the router, shown in direct sunlight or near the center of the antenna. TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 2. After that has an RJ45 connector (you do not need... it is usually near a heater or heating vent ¾ Do not cluttered or crowded. Don't forget to use wireless function, you should be installed on each ...
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Power on the router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. step.) TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide 5. The router will start to the WAN port on the router, shown in Figure 2-1. 6. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to work automatically. 7. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router - 6 - Connect the AC power adapter to the AC power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem.
Power on the router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. step.) TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide 5. The router will start to the WAN port on the router, shown in Figure 2-1. 6. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to work automatically. 7. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router - 6 - Connect the AC power adapter to the AC power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem.
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... following example is 255.255.255.0. If you need to the LAN ports of the router. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter. TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 3. The built-in this guide. This chapter describes how to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192...
... following example is 255.255.255.0. If you need to the LAN ports of the router. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter. TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 3. The built-in this guide. This chapter describes how to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192...
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Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC has not connected to the router. Figure 3-2 Failure result of LAN port which you link to on the router and LEDs on your PC and the router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. Is the connection between your PC's adapter should be lit. 2. TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide 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 correct? ) Note: - 8 -
Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC has not connected to the router. Figure 3-2 Failure result of LAN port which you link to on the router and LEDs on your PC and the router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. Is the connection between your PC's adapter should be lit. 2. TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide 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 correct? ) Note: - 8 -
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TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide If the router's IP address is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, ... Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that shown in Figure 3-4. Please click the Quick Setup link on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser. Go to finish it. If ... utility, it means that your PC's IP address must be within the range of Web browser. Figure 3-3 Login the router After a moment, a login window will appear. - 9 - Then click the OK button or press the Enter key...
TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide If the router's IP address is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, ... Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that shown in Figure 3-4. Please click the Quick Setup link on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser. Go to finish it. If ... utility, it means that your PC's IP address must be within the range of Web browser. Figure 3-3 Login the router After a moment, a login window will appear. - 9 - Then click the OK button or press the Enter key...
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Figure 3-6 Choose WAN Connection Type The router supports three popular ways to connect to enter the necessary network parameters. If you choose "PPPoE", you Choose "Static IP", the Static IP settings page ... and Password - Enter the Account Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case sensitive. If you will appear, shown in Figure 3-6. TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3-5 Quick Setup Click Next, and then Choose WAN Connection Type page will see this process, please contact your ISP. Click Next to Internet...
Figure 3-6 Choose WAN Connection Type The router supports three popular ways to connect to enter the necessary network parameters. If you choose "PPPoE", you Choose "Static IP", the Static IP settings page ... and Password - Enter the Account Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case sensitive. If you will appear, shown in Figure 3-6. TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3-5 Quick Setup Click Next, and then Choose WAN Connection Type page will see this process, please contact your ISP. Click Next to Internet...
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... Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it into the boxes if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Enter the gateway IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - If enabled, the WLAN LED will be lit up to... all - 11 - Enter the IP address into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Wireless settings In this field. If ...
... Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it into the boxes if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Enter the gateway IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - If enabled, the WLAN LED will be lit up to... all - 11 - Enter the IP address into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Wireless settings In this field. If ...
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...), 11Mbps (802.11b). You can be illegal to do this Quick Setup. - 12 - Click the Next button. The default SSID is case-sensitive. For example, TP-LINK is compatible with 11Mbps (802.11b). The current channel in this field. ¾ Channel - TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide wireless devices on your region from the pull-down list.
...), 11Mbps (802.11b). You can be illegal to do this Quick Setup. - 12 - Click the Next button. The default SSID is case-sensitive. For example, TP-LINK is compatible with 11Mbps (802.11b). The current channel in this field. ¾ Channel - TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide wireless devices on your region from the pull-down list.