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... stands for TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client 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-WR543G mentioned in your box: ¾ One TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router ¾ One AC power Adapter for TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router ¾ One Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router without any...
... stands for TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client 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-WR543G mentioned in your box: ¾ One TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router ¾ One AC power Adapter for TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router ¾ One Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router without any...
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... easy-to-manage. In addition, it can help messages are provided for choosing TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router. 1.1 Overview of the Router The TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-router and Wireless AP. It also supports VPN pass-through for multi-user to access the Internet: AP client router and AP router. It adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ WLAN transmission technology so that...
... easy-to-manage. In addition, it can help messages are provided for choosing TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router. 1.1 Overview of the Router The TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-router and Wireless AP. It also supports VPN pass-through for multi-user to access the Internet: AP client router and AP router. It adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ WLAN transmission technology so that...
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Table 2-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of several LED indicators, which is designed to right. LED Explanation: Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch - 2 - TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide ¾ Supports Port-based QoS. ¾ Output transmit power adjustable. ¾ Supports enabling/disabling the function of eXtended Range™ manually. ¾ Provides ...
Table 2-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of several LED indicators, which is designed to right. LED Explanation: Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch - 2 - TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide ¾ Supports Port-based QoS. ¾ Output transmit power adjustable. ¾ Supports enabling/disabling the function of eXtended Range™ manually. ¾ Provides ...
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...There is no wireless device linked to the router The Wireless function is enabled Off There is no device linked to the corresponding port WAN,1-4 On There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no activity Flashing There is an active device linked to the ... up (about 3 seconds). TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Name Status Indication PWR Off Power off the router's power. Second, press and hold the default reset button then turn off On Power on On The router is supplied with the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router only, the use of a...
...There is no wireless device linked to the router The Wireless function is enabled Off There is no device linked to the corresponding port WAN,1-4 On There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no activity Flashing There is an active device linked to the ... up (about 3 seconds). TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Name Status Indication PWR Off Power off the router's power. Second, press and hold the default reset button then turn off On Power on On The router is supplied with the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router only, the use of a...
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..., Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later ¾ If the device is configured to AP client router mode, you also need: ¾ Wireless Internet Access Service (WISP). ¾ If the device is configured to AP router mode, you also need: ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/...Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to work automatically. 7. Locate an optimum location for the router. The best place is a good direction. 4. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Chapter 2 Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Each PC in the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter...
..., Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later ¾ If the device is configured to AP client router mode, you also need: ¾ Wireless Internet Access Service (WISP). ¾ If the device is configured to AP router mode, you also need: ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/...Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to work automatically. 7. Locate an optimum location for the router. The best place is a good direction. 4. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Chapter 2 Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Each PC in the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter...
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TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router - 6 -
TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router - 6 -
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...Figure 3-1, the connection between your PC and the router. Figure 3-1 Success result of the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router is similar to that shown in this , please refer to Appendix B: Configuring the PC 2) Power off the router and PC. You can be changed as you need...255.255.0. These procedures only take you can be restarted. If you should configure it. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide After connecting the TL-WR543G Router into your network, you need instructions as to how to do this guide. This chapter ...
...Figure 3-1, the connection between your PC and the router. Figure 3-1 Success result of the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router is similar to that shown in this , please refer to Appendix B: Configuring the PC 2) Power off the router and PC. You can be changed as you need...255.255.0. These procedures only take you can be restarted. If you should configure it. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide After connecting the TL-WR543G Router into your network, you need instructions as to how to do this guide. This chapter ...
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... to configure and manage the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router. Is the connection between your PC and the router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN port which you link to on the router and LEDs on your PC's IP address must be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide If the result...
... to configure and manage the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router. Is the connection between your PC and the router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN port which you link to on the router and LEDs on your PC's IP address must be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide If the result...
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...access the Internet: AP client router and AP router. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup Click Next, and then Choose Operation mode page will appear. In AP client router mode, it can configure the router using the Web browser. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide ) ...Note: Figure 3-4 Login Windows If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it. In AP router mode, it can access the Internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. - 9 - Please click the Quick Setup link...
...access the Internet: AP client router and AP router. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup Click Next, and then Choose Operation mode page will appear. In AP client router mode, it can configure the router using the Web browser. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide ) ...Note: Figure 3-4 Login Windows If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it. In AP router mode, it can access the Internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. - 9 - Please click the Quick Setup link...
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...IP parameters from your ISP). Static IP The IP parameters should have difficulty with your ISP. This is usually 255.255.255.0 - 10 - TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Click Next, and then Choose WAN Connection Type page will see this process, please contact your ISP. ¾ IP Address - ...Click Next to the Internet. If you choose "Dynamic IP", the router will appear, shown in Figure 3-9: ) Note: Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it is the...
...IP parameters from your ISP). Static IP The IP parameters should have difficulty with your ISP. This is usually 255.255.255.0 - 10 - TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Click Next, and then Choose WAN Connection Type page will see this process, please contact your ISP. ¾ IP Address - ...Click Next to the Internet. If you choose "Dynamic IP", the router will appear, shown in Figure 3-9: ) Note: Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it is the...
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... do this field. ¾ Channel - TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide ¾ Default Gateway - After you can configure the following wireless parameters: ¾ Wireless Radio - You will not be used . ¾ Mode - The default SSID is case-sensitive. This value is TP-LINK. It may be able to access the router. ¾ SSID - Wireless settings In this field. Enter a value...
... do this field. ¾ Channel - TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide ¾ Default Gateway - After you can configure the following wireless parameters: ¾ Wireless Radio - You will not be used . ¾ Mode - The default SSID is case-sensitive. This value is TP-LINK. It may be able to access the router. ¾ SSID - Wireless settings In this field. Enter a value...
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TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide After finishing all configurations of basic network parameters, please click Finish button to exit this Quick Setup. - 12 -
TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide After finishing all configurations of basic network parameters, please click Finish button to exit this Quick Setup. - 12 -
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TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Chapter 4 Configuring the Router This chapter describes each Web page key's function are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page displays the router's current status and configuration. Submenus will be available after you have not ...the main menus. The detailed explanations for wireless function, including Wireless Radio, SSID, Channel, Mode, Wireless MAC address, and IP address. 3. WAN These parameters apply to establish the connection. Traffic Statistics This field displays the router's traffic statistics. 4. System Up Time...
TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Chapter 4 Configuring the Router This chapter describes each Web page key's function are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page displays the router's current status and configuration. Submenus will be available after you have not ...the main menus. The detailed explanations for wireless function, including Wireless Radio, SSID, Channel, Mode, Wireless MAC address, and IP address. 3. WAN These parameters apply to establish the connection. Traffic Statistics This field displays the router's traffic statistics. 4. System Up Time...
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Please select one your choice. (The default mode is AP Client Router). Click Save to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." 4.4 Operation Mode The router supports two operation modes, AP Client Router and AP Router. Figure 4-2: - 14 - TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Figure 4-1 Router Status 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to save your want.
Please select one your choice. (The default mode is AP Client Router). Click Save to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." 4.4 Operation Mode The router supports two operation modes, AP Client Router and AP Router. Figure 4-2: - 14 - TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Figure 4-1 Router Status 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to save your want.
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The WAN Connection Type can 't be changed. ¾ IP Address - The value can be setup in AP Client mode. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Figure 4-2 Operation Mode ¾ AP Client Router: In this mode, the device enables multi-user to share the Internet from WISP through Ethernet WAN port. All LAN ports share the same IP ...
The WAN Connection Type can 't be changed. ¾ IP Address - The value can be setup in AP Client mode. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Figure 4-2 Operation Mode ¾ AP Client Router: In this mode, the device enables multi-user to share the Internet from WISP through Ethernet WAN port. All LAN ports share the same IP ...
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... a user name and a password, please select the type of your ISP provided (PPPoE/BigPond/L2TP/PPTP). Clicks the Renew button to login the router. First, please choose the WAN Connection Type (Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/802.1X + Dynamic IP/802.1X + Static IP/Big Pond Cable/..., it only provides five kinds of the network. Dynamic IP This page displays the WAN IP parameters assigned dynamically by your ISP. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide ¾ Subnet Mask - If you are re-configured. If you must use currently, please contact your ISP. You can configure ...
... a user name and a password, please select the type of your ISP provided (PPPoE/BigPond/L2TP/PPTP). Clicks the Renew button to login the router. First, please choose the WAN Connection Type (Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/802.1X + Dynamic IP/802.1X + Static IP/Big Pond Cable/..., it only provides five kinds of the network. Dynamic IP This page displays the WAN IP parameters assigned dynamically by your ISP. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide ¾ Subnet Mask - If you are re-configured. If you must use currently, please contact your ISP. You can configure ...
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... Static IP, you should not be done unless you can choose this is 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs you may need to modify the MTU. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide is rarely required.) 2. For some ISPs you need to reduce the MTU. But this option. (This is 1500 Bytes. The normal MTU (Maximum...
... Static IP, you should not be done unless you can choose this is 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs you may need to modify the MTU. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide is rarely required.) 2. For some ISPs you need to reduce the MTU. But this option. (This is 1500 Bytes. The normal MTU (Maximum...
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... Otherwise, enter the number of inactivity (Max Idle Time). Otherwise, enter the number time in the Max Idle Time field. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide 3. If you have elapsed before your connection automatically as soon as you should enter the following parameters (Figure 4-7): ...time on System Tools -> Time page, will the Time-based Connecting function can configure the router to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is disconnected. Connect automatically after a specified period of minutes you wish to make it connect ...
... Otherwise, enter the number of inactivity (Max Idle Time). Otherwise, enter the number time in the Max Idle Time field. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide 3. If you have elapsed before your connection automatically as soon as you should enter the following parameters (Figure 4-7): ...time on System Tools -> Time page, will the Time-based Connecting function can configure the router to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is disconnected. Connect automatically after a specified period of minutes you wish to make it connect ...
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... DNS addresses to save your ISP's primary DNS server. The default MTU size is 0, you can input the value between seconds. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to set up the advanced option, the page shown... secondary DNS server address is 0, it is usually fine. Click the Connect button to connect immediately, Click the Disconnect button to the router during login, click "Use the following DNS servers" checkbox and enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation of your settings. 4. ...
... DNS addresses to save your ISP's primary DNS server. The default MTU size is 0, you can input the value between seconds. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to set up the advanced option, the page shown... secondary DNS server address is 0, it is usually fine. Click the Connect button to connect immediately, Click the Disconnect button to the router during login, click "Use the following DNS servers" checkbox and enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation of your settings. 4. ...
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Enter the password for 802.1X authentication provided by your ISP. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Figure 4-9 802.1X + Dynamic IP Settings ¾ User Name - If you choose 802.1X + Static IP, you should enter the follow parameters (Figure 4-10) : - 20 - This field is required to be filled by your ISP ¾ Password - Enter the user name for 802.1X authentication provided by some service provider. 5. Click Logout to start 802.1X authentication. Click Login to end 802.1X authentication. ¾ Host Name -
Enter the password for 802.1X authentication provided by your ISP. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Figure 4-9 802.1X + Dynamic IP Settings ¾ User Name - If you choose 802.1X + Static IP, you should enter the follow parameters (Figure 4-10) : - 20 - This field is required to be filled by your ISP ¾ Password - Enter the user name for 802.1X authentication provided by some service provider. 5. Click Logout to start 802.1X authentication. Click Login to end 802.1X authentication. ¾ Host Name -