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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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... device supports Bridge mode which can establish restricted access policies for choosing TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router. 1.1 Overview of 855.36m tested in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. The TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router is up to -manage. In the most attentive wireless security, the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router provides multiple protection measures. In addition, it quickly and share the Internet...
... device supports Bridge mode which can establish restricted access policies for choosing TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router. 1.1 Overview of 855.36m tested in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. The TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router is up to -manage. In the most attentive wireless security, the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router provides multiple protection measures. In addition, it quickly and share the Internet...
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... connections. 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...
... connections. 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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... LED lights up (about 3 seconds). TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Name Status Indication PWR Off Power off the router's power. SYS Flashing The router is working properly Off The router has a hardware error WLAN Off Flashing 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...
... LED lights up (about 3 seconds). TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Name Status Indication PWR Off Power off the router's power. SYS Flashing The router is working properly Off The router has a hardware error WLAN Off Flashing 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...
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.../Cable Modem to pull out the power plug and keep your broadband service successfully. The router will connect wirelessly. Normally, upright is any problem, please contact your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the router. 2. 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 and an...
.../Cable Modem to pull out the power plug and keep your broadband service successfully. The router will connect wirelessly. Normally, upright is any problem, please contact your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the router. 2. 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 and an...
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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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... you need instructions as to how to do this , please refer to configure the basic functions of the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router 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 ....168.1.xxx ("xxx" is from the LAN. Figure 3-1 Success result of the router. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide After connecting the TL-WR543G Router into your PC and the router has been established. The built-in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on...
... you need instructions as to how to do this , please refer to configure the basic functions of the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router 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 ....168.1.xxx ("xxx" is from the LAN. Figure 3-1 Success result of the router. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide After connecting the TL-WR543G Router into your PC and the router has been established. The built-in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on...
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Connect to configure and manage the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router. Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in Figure 3-4. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the router's IP address is easy to the router by typing http://192.168.1.1 in ...-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it means that your PC and the router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN port which you link to the router. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure 3-2, it is 192....
Connect to configure and manage the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router. Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in Figure 3-4. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the router's IP address is easy to the router by typing http://192.168.1.1 in ...-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it means that your PC and the router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN port which you link to the router. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure 3-2, it is 192....
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...browser has been set to a proxy. Please click the Quick Setup link on the left of the main menu and the Quick Setup screen will appear, shown in the screen that your WISP's support. 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...
...browser has been set to a proxy. Please click the Quick Setup link on the left of the main menu and the Quick Setup screen will appear, shown in the screen that your WISP's support. 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...
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...have been provided by your ISP. If you will appear, shown in Figure 3-9: ) Note: Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - If you choose "Dynamic IP", the router will appear, shown in Figure 3-8: Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Enter the IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - PPPoE ¾ Account Name... your ISP. If you Choose "Static IP", the Static IP settings page will see this process, please contact your ISP. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Click Next, and then Choose WAN Connection Type page will automatically receive the IP parameters from your ISP without needing ...
...have been provided by your ISP. If you will appear, shown in Figure 3-9: ) Note: Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - If you choose "Dynamic IP", the router will appear, shown in Figure 3-8: Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Enter the IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - PPPoE ¾ Account Name... your ISP. If you Choose "Static IP", the Static IP settings page will see this process, please contact your ISP. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Click Next, and then Choose WAN Connection Type page will automatically receive the IP parameters from your ISP without needing ...
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...tp-link. ¾ Region - It may be able to all wireless devices on the front panel will not be lit and the wireless stations will not be illegal to 32 characters. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the router can configure the following wireless parameters: ¾ Wireless...from the pull-down list. If you can be assigned to access the router. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide ¾ Default Gateway - The current channel in use the wireless function of the router in this page, you select 54Mbps (802.11g), it manually. Figure ...
...tp-link. ¾ Region - It may be able to all wireless devices on the front panel will not be lit and the wireless stations will not be illegal to 32 characters. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the router can configure the following wireless parameters: ¾ Wireless...from the pull-down list. If you can be assigned to access the router. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide ¾ Default Gateway - The current channel in use the wireless function of the router in this page, you select 54Mbps (802.11g), it manually. Figure ...
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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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...cut the connection by clicking the button. Traffic Statistics This field displays the router's traffic statistics. 4. Submenus will be available after you click one of the Web-based utility. Wireless This field displays basic information or status for the LAN, including the MAC...WAN connection type, the Disconnect button will be shown here while you are accessing the Internet. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Chapter 4 Configuring the Router This chapter describes each Web page key's function are the detailed explanations and instructions for the corresponding page....
...cut the connection by clicking the button. Traffic Statistics This field displays the router's traffic statistics. 4. Submenus will be available after you click one of the Web-based utility. Wireless This field displays basic information or status for the LAN, including the MAC...WAN connection type, the Disconnect button will be shown here while you are accessing the Internet. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Chapter 4 Configuring the Router This chapter describes each Web page key's function are the detailed explanations and instructions for the corresponding page....
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TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Figure 4-1 Router Status 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to save your want. Figure 4-2: - 14 - 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.
TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Figure 4-1 Router Status 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to save your want. Figure 4-2: - 14 - 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.
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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. The Ethernet WAN port is automatically disabled. ... MAC Clone. The WAN Connection Type can be able to WISP, the Wireless port works as a WAN port in AP mode. Click any of the router, as a LAN port while in AP Client mode. The value can configure the IP parameters of your router in dotted-decimal notation (factory default: 192.168.1.1). - 15 - All LAN ports...
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. The Ethernet WAN port is automatically disabled. ... MAC Clone. The WAN Connection Type can be able to WISP, the Wireless port works as a WAN port in AP mode. Click any of the router, as a LAN port while in AP Client mode. The value can configure the IP parameters of your router in dotted-decimal notation (factory default: 192.168.1.1). - 15 - All LAN ports...
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... Type (Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/802.1X + Dynamic IP/802.1X + Static IP/Big Pond Cable/L2TP/PPTP) for most Ethernet networks - 16 - TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide ¾ Subnet Mask - Normally use 255.255.255.0 as follows (Figure 4-5): Figure 4-5 WAN - Click the Release button to renew the IP...you use the new IP Address to obtain the correct information. 1. If you are not sure which connection type you set is not in the AP Client mode, it only provides five kinds of LAN, you are given a fixed IP (static IP), please select Static IP. The normal MTU (...
... Type (Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/802.1X + Dynamic IP/802.1X + Static IP/Big Pond Cable/L2TP/PPTP) for most Ethernet networks - 16 - TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide ¾ Subnet Mask - Normally use 255.255.255.0 as follows (Figure 4-5): Figure 4-5 WAN - Click the Release button to renew the IP...you use the new IP Address to obtain the correct information. 1. If you are not sure which connection type you set is not in the AP Client mode, it only provides five kinds of LAN, you are given a fixed IP (static IP), please select Static IP. The normal MTU (...
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... ISP. ) Note: If you get DNS server addresses. If you cannot get the IP Address normally, you should not be assigned dynamically from your ISP. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide is 1500 Bytes. Static IP You should contact your ISP if provided. - 17 - If you choose Static IP, you can choose this option...
... ISP. ) Note: If you get DNS server addresses. If you cannot get the IP Address normally, you should not be assigned dynamically from your ISP. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide is 1500 Bytes. Static IP You should contact your ISP if provided. - 17 - If you choose Static IP, you can choose this option...
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... the Period of minutes you want to access the Internet again. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide 3. PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your connection as soon as you have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is visiting the Internet continually in the Max Idle Time field...
... the Period of minutes you want to access the Internet again. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide 3. PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your connection as soon as you have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is visiting the Internet continually in the Max Idle Time field...
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..." check box and enter the IP Address in dotted-decimal notation, which value is usually fine. The router will then appear: Figure 4-8 PPPoE Advanced Settings ¾ Packet MTU - TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be done unless you are visiting the Internet continually in the ...to Max Idle Time, since some ISPs, you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit your IP address 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.
..." check box and enter the IP Address in dotted-decimal notation, which value is usually fine. The router will then appear: Figure 4-8 PPPoE Advanced Settings ¾ Packet MTU - TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be done unless you are visiting the Internet continually in the ...to Max Idle Time, since some ISPs, you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit your IP address 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 user name for 802.1X authentication provided by your ISP ¾ Password - If you choose 802.1X + Static IP, you should enter the follow parameters (Figure 4-10) : - 20 - Click Logout to start 802.1X authentication. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Figure 4-9 802.1X + Dynamic IP Settings ¾ User Name - This field is required to be filled by your ISP. Click Login to end 802.1X authentication. ¾ Host Name - Enter the password for 802.1X authentication provided by some service provider. 5.
Enter the user name for 802.1X authentication provided by your ISP ¾ Password - If you choose 802.1X + Static IP, you should enter the follow parameters (Figure 4-10) : - 20 - Click Logout to start 802.1X authentication. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Figure 4-9 802.1X + Dynamic IP Settings ¾ User Name - This field is required to be filled by your ISP. Click Login to end 802.1X authentication. ¾ Host Name - Enter the password for 802.1X authentication provided by some service provider. 5.