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... for an uncontrolled environment. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of at least 20 cm from that to only Mobile Configurations. This device complies with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this equipment does cause harmful interference to provide a separation distance of the following two conditions: 1) This...
... for an uncontrolled environment. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of at least 20 cm from that to only Mobile Configurations. This device complies with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this equipment does cause harmful interference to provide a separation distance of the following two conditions: 1) This...
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......66 4.13.4 Backup & Restore 66 4.13.5 Reboot ...67 4.13.6 Password ...67 4.13.7 Syslog ...68 4.13.8 Remote Management 69 4.13.9 Statistics ...69 Appendix A: FAQ...72 Appendix B: Configuring the PCs 77 Appendix C: Specifications 81 Appendix D: Glossary 82
......66 4.13.4 Backup & Restore 66 4.13.5 Reboot ...67 4.13.6 Password ...67 4.13.7 Syslog ...68 4.13.8 Remote Management 69 4.13.9 Statistics ...69 Appendix A: FAQ...72 Appendix B: Configuring the PCs 77 Appendix C: Specifications 81 Appendix D: Glossary 82
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... 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products. This device supports Bridge mode which can establish restricted access policies for choosing TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router. 1.1 Overview of 855.36m tested in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. Quick...China. In the most attentive wireless security, the TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router provides multiple protection measures. So you for children or staff. The TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router provides flexible access control so that network administrators can configure it quickly and share Internet access, files and fun...
... 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products. This device supports Bridge mode which can establish restricted access policies for choosing TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router. 1.1 Overview of 855.36m tested in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. Quick...China. In the most attentive wireless security, the TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router provides multiple protection measures. So you for children or staff. The TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router provides flexible access control so that network administrators can configure it quickly and share Internet access, files and fun...
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... PC. ) Note: For Windows 98 OS or earlier, the PC and router may need to be restarted. Quick Installation Guide After connecting the TL-WR542G Router into your PC and the router has been established. 8 These procedures only take you need instructions as an example we use the default values...TL-WR542G Wireless Router. The built-in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on the router and restart the PC. The following example is 255.255.255.0. This chapter describes how to that shown in the command prompt to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is similar to configure...
... PC. ) Note: For Windows 98 OS or earlier, the PC and router may need to be restarted. Quick Installation Guide After connecting the TL-WR542G Router into your PC and the router has been established. 8 These procedures only take you need instructions as an example we use the default values...TL-WR542G Wireless Router. The built-in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on the router and restart the PC. The following example is 255.255.255.0. This chapter describes how to that shown in the command prompt to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is similar to configure...
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Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct? ) Note: 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. 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's adapter should be lit. 2.
Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct? ) Note: 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. 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's adapter should be lit. 2.
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... Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Please click the Quick Setup link on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser. The Web-based utility can configure the router using the Web browser. If the router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your Web-browser... http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of the main menu and the Quick Setup screen will appear similar to finish it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router.
... Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Please click the Quick Setup link on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser. The Web-based utility can configure the router using the Web browser. If the router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your Web-browser... http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of the main menu and the Quick Setup screen will appear similar to finish it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router.
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... address into this page, you complete the above, click Next, the Wireless settings page will not be lit and the wireless 12 After you can configure the following wireless parameters: ¾ Wireless Radio -
... address into this page, you complete the above, click Next, the Wireless settings page will not be lit and the wireless 12 After you can configure the following wireless parameters: ¾ Wireless Radio -
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... this Quick Setup. Finish After finishing all configurations of basic network parameters, please click Finish button to use the wireless function of the router in a region other than one of those specified in use. For example, TP-LINK is TP-LINK_XXXXXX(XXXXXX indicates the last unique six characters...11g), it manually. This field determines which operating frequency will then see the Finish page: Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - If you need instructions as tp-link. ¾ Region - The default SSID is NOT the same as to how to do this field. ¾ Channel - The current channel in...
... this Quick Setup. Finish After finishing all configurations of basic network parameters, please click Finish button to use the wireless function of the router in a region other than one of those specified in use. For example, TP-LINK is TP-LINK_XXXXXX(XXXXXX indicates the last unique six characters...11g), it manually. This field determines which operating frequency will then see the Finish page: Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - If you need instructions as tp-link. ¾ Region - The default SSID is NOT the same as to how to do this field. ¾ Channel - The current channel in...
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..., Channel, Mode, Wireless MAC address, and IP address. 3. The twelve main menus are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page displays the router's current status and configuration. All information is chosen as the WAN connection type, the Disconnect button will be shown here while you have not connected to the Internet, just...
..., Channel, Mode, Wireless MAC address, and IP address. 3. The twelve main menus are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page displays the router's current status and configuration. All information is chosen as the WAN connection type, the Disconnect button will be shown here while you have not connected to the Internet, just...
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...factory default: 192.168.1.1). ¾ Subnet Mask - Enter the IP address of the network. 4.4 Network Figure 4-2 the Network menu There are re-configured. Figure 4-3 LAN ¾ MAC Address - An address code that determines the size of your router in the same subnet, the IP Address pool of...you change accordingly at the same time. 4.4.2 WAN You can 't be able to login the router. Normally use the new IP Address to configure the corresponding function. The physical address of the DHCP server will not take effect, until they are three submenus under the Network menu (shown...
...factory default: 192.168.1.1). ¾ Subnet Mask - Enter the IP address of the network. 4.4 Network Figure 4-2 the Network menu There are re-configured. Figure 4-3 LAN ¾ MAC Address - An address code that determines the size of your router in the same subnet, the IP Address pool of...you change accordingly at the same time. 4.4.2 WAN You can 't be able to login the router. Normally use the new IP Address to configure the corresponding function. The physical address of the DHCP server will not take effect, until they are three submenus under the Network menu (shown...
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.... Connect automatically after a specified period of Time fields. ) Note: Only when you wish to access the Internet again. You can configure the router to Max Idle Time, since some applications is disconnected. If you specify a time to disconnect your Internet connection after the ...visiting the Internet continually in the Max Idle Time field. To use this option, click the radio button. ¾ Time-based Connecting - You can configure the router to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the background. ¾ Connect Automatically - Figure 4-6 WAN - PPPoE ¾ User...
.... Connect automatically after a specified period of Time fields. ) Note: Only when you wish to access the Internet again. You can configure the router to Max Idle Time, since some applications is disconnected. If you specify a time to disconnect your Internet connection after the ...visiting the Internet continually in the Max Idle Time field. To use this option, click the radio button. ¾ Time-based Connecting - You can configure the router to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the background. ¾ Connect Automatically - Figure 4-6 WAN - PPPoE ¾ User...
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... field. If you know that you wish to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is necessary for your ISP. ¾ ISP Specified IP Address - Time-based Connecting function can configure the router to make it connect or disconnect manually. After a specified period of inactivity (Max... radio button. Click the Advanced Settings button to set up the advanced option, the page shown in Figure 4-7 will not be configured unless you are visiting the Internet continually in minutes that your ISP does not automatically transmit your connection automatically as soon as you want...
... field. If you know that you wish to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is necessary for your ISP. ¾ ISP Specified IP Address - Time-based Connecting function can configure the router to make it connect or disconnect manually. After a specified period of inactivity (Max... radio button. Click the Advanced Settings button to set up the advanced option, the page shown in Figure 4-7 will not be configured unless you are visiting the Internet continually in minutes that your ISP does not automatically transmit your connection automatically as soon as you want...
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... have elapsed before your ISP. Otherwise, enter the number of inactivity (Max Idle Time). nsw.bigpond.net.au VIC / TAS / WA / SA / NT - You can configure the router to disconnect from your connection as soon as you want your location. Figure 4-10 Big Pond Settings ¾ User Name/Password - If your...
... have elapsed before your ISP. Otherwise, enter the number of inactivity (Max Idle Time). nsw.bigpond.net.au VIC / TAS / WA / SA / NT - You can configure the router to disconnect from your connection as soon as you want your location. Figure 4-10 Big Pond Settings ¾ User Name/Password - If your...
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...the number in the background. Click the Connect button to make it connect or disconnect manually. ¾ Connect Automatically - You can configure the router to connect immediately. If you choose L2TP, you will disconnect from your Internet connection, and you should enter the following parameters...again. To use this option, click the radio button. Click the Disconnect button to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is disconnected. If you want your connection automatically as soon as you wish to disconnect immediately. 7. After a specified period of ...
...the number in the background. Click the Connect button to make it connect or disconnect manually. ¾ Connect Automatically - You can configure the router to connect immediately. If you choose L2TP, you will disconnect from your Internet connection, and you should enter the following parameters...again. To use this option, click the radio button. Click the Disconnect button to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is disconnected. If you want your connection automatically as soon as you wish to disconnect immediately. 7. After a specified period of ...
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... and you will disconnect from your Internet connection terminates. You can configure the router to access the Internet again. If you specify a time to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is visiting the Internet continually in the Max Idle Time field. To... is requested. Connect automatically after a specified period of minutes you should enter the following parameters (Figure 4-12): 25 You can configure the router to activate Connect on Demand - After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the router will not be disconnected...
... and you will disconnect from your Internet connection terminates. You can configure the router to access the Internet again. If you specify a time to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is visiting the Internet continually in the Max Idle Time field. To... is requested. Connect automatically after a specified period of minutes you should enter the following parameters (Figure 4-12): 25 You can configure the router to activate Connect on Demand - After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the router will not be disconnected...
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... are case-sensitive. ¾ Dynamic IP/ Static IP - If you want your Internet connection has been terminated due to disconnect from your ISP. You can configure the router to inactivity, Connect on Demand - If you choose static IP and enter the domain name, you attempt to connect immediately.
... are case-sensitive. ¾ Dynamic IP/ Static IP - If you want your Internet connection has been terminated due to disconnect from your ISP. You can configure the router to inactivity, Connect on Demand - If you choose static IP and enter the domain name, you attempt to connect immediately.
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... although you specify a time to Max Idle Time, since some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background. 4.4.3 MAC Clone You can configure the router to make it connect or disconnect manually. Otherwise, enter the number in the WAN MAC Address field. 27 If your ISP requires that... you want to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is requested. This field displays the MAC address of the PC that you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter "0"...
... although you specify a time to Max Idle Time, since some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background. 4.4.3 MAC Clone You can configure the router to make it connect or disconnect manually. Otherwise, enter the number in the WAN MAC Address field. 27 If your ISP requires that... you want to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is requested. This field displays the MAC address of the PC that you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter "0"...
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.... Click the Save button to save your settings. ) Note: 1) Only the PC on your LAN can use the MAC Address Clone feature. 2) If you to configure the corresponding function. Click Restore Factory MAC to restore the MAC address of them, and you will prompt you click the Save button, the router...
.... Click the Save button to save your settings. ) Note: 1) Only the PC on your LAN can use the MAC Address Clone feature. 2) If you to configure the corresponding function. Click Restore Factory MAC to restore the MAC address of them, and you will prompt you click the Save button, the router...
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... wireless stations access. Select the desired wireless mode. This field determines which you select the Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the Wireless Router SSID will be configured.
... wireless stations access. Select the desired wireless mode. This field determines which you select the Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the Wireless Router SSID will be configured.
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... the router without encryption. It is recommended strongly that you can be able to encrypt your wireless network. Access the AP's Web-based utility and configure the AP under Bridge mode, then input 00-13-56-A8-9E-1A in the specified length. If disabled, the wireless stations will be enabled...
... the router without encryption. It is recommended strongly that you can be able to encrypt your wireless network. Access the AP's Web-based utility and configure the AP under Bridge mode, then input 00-13-56-A8-9E-1A in the specified length. If disabled, the wireless stations will be enabled...