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... 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 of the listed items are...
... 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 of the listed items are...
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... 4.1 Login ...13 4.2 Status...13 4.3 Quick Setup ...14 4.4 Operation Mode 14 4.5 Network...15 4.5.1 LAN ...15 4.5.2 WAN...16 4.5.3 MAC Clone ...26 4.6 Wireless ...27 4.6.1 Wireless Settings ...27 4.6.2 Advanced Settings 33 4.6.3 Site Survey ...33 4.6.4 MAC Filtering ...34 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics 37 4.7 DHCP...38 4.7.1 DHCP Settings...38 4.7.2 DHCP Clients List 39 4.7.3 Address Reservation 39 4.8 Forwarding...40 4.8.1 Virtual Servers ...40...
... 4.1 Login ...13 4.2 Status...13 4.3 Quick Setup ...14 4.4 Operation Mode 14 4.5 Network...15 4.5.1 LAN ...15 4.5.2 WAN...16 4.5.3 MAC Clone ...26 4.6 Wireless ...27 4.6.1 Wireless Settings ...27 4.6.2 Advanced Settings 33 4.6.3 Site Survey ...33 4.6.4 MAC Filtering ...34 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics 37 4.7 DHCP...38 4.7.1 DHCP Settings...38 4.7.2 DHCP Clients List 39 4.7.3 Address Reservation 39 4.8 Forwarding...40 4.8.1 Virtual Servers ...40...
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... quickly and share the Internet access, files and fun. 1.2 Features ¾ Complies with all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products. The TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router is compatible with IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u standards. ¾ 1 10/100M Auto-Negotiation...128/152-bit WEP encryption security, and WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, as well as TKIP/AES encryption security. The TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router provides flexible access control in real time. It has built-in China. These device supports Bridge mode which can access ...
... quickly and share the Internet access, files and fun. 1.2 Features ¾ Complies with all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products. The TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router is compatible with IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u standards. ¾ 1 10/100M Auto-Negotiation...128/152-bit WEP encryption security, and WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, as well as TKIP/AES encryption security. The TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router provides flexible access control in real time. It has built-in China. These device supports Bridge mode which can access ...
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LED Explanation: Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch - 2 - View from left to indicate connections. 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 ...and firmware upgrade. ¾ Supports Web management. ¾ Detachable Antenna (reverse SMA connector). 1.3 Panel Layout 1.3.1 The Front Panel The front panel of the TL-WR543G consists of the router. 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 - View from left to indicate connections. 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 ...and firmware upgrade. ¾ Supports Web management. ¾ Detachable Antenna (reverse SMA connector). 1.3 Panel Layout 1.3.1 The Front Panel The front panel of the TL-WR543G consists of the router. Table 2-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of several LED indicators, which is designed to right.
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...for the router to right). ¾ AC power socket: Please use the power adapter which is initializing or maybe has a system error. 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 ... There is an active device linked to the corresponding port 1.3.2 The Rear Panel The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to reboot. ) Note: Ensure the router is powered on On The router is supplied with the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router only, the...
...for the router to right). ¾ AC power socket: Please use the power adapter which is initializing or maybe has a system error. 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 ... There is an active device linked to the corresponding port 1.3.2 The Rear Panel The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to reboot. ) Note: Ensure the router is powered on On The router is supplied with the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router only, the...
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...) of the antenna. There should connect your PC to the Internet through your device works in AP Client router mode, you can skip this step). 6. 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 Ethernet...
...) of the antenna. There should connect your PC to the Internet through your device works in AP Client router mode, you can skip this step). 6. 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 Ethernet...
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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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This chapter describes how to the LAN ports of your TL-WR543G Wireless AP Client Router. These values can be restarted. Connect the local PC to configure the basic functions of the router. If you a few minutes. The ..., as an example we use the default values for your PC. And the default Subnet Mask is 192.168.1.1. 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, please refer to Appendix B: Configuring...
This chapter describes how to the LAN ports of your TL-WR543G Wireless AP Client Router. These values can be restarted. Connect the local PC to configure the basic functions of the router. If you a few minutes. The ..., as an example we use the default values for your PC. And the default Subnet Mask is 192.168.1.1. 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, please refer to Appendix B: Configuring...
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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 on the router and LEDs on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser. Connect to the router by typing http://192.168.1.1 ... easy to that shown in Figure 3-4. Figure 3-3 Login the router After a moment, a login window will appear similar to configure and manage the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client 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 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP...
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 any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser. Connect to the router by typing http://192.168.1.1 ... easy to that shown in Figure 3-4. Figure 3-3 Login the router After a moment, a login window will appear similar to configure and manage the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client 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 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP...
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If the User Name and Password are correct, you can access the Internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. - 9 - 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. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup ... your Web-browser has been set to a proxy. In AP 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 ...
If the User Name and Password are correct, you can access the Internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. - 9 - 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. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup ... your Web-browser has been set to a proxy. In AP 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 ...
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... ISP. If you will see this process, please contact your ISP. ¾ IP Address - Static IP The IP parameters should have difficulty with your ISP. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Click Next, and then Choose WAN Connection Type page will appear, shown in Figure 3-8: Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - PPPoE ¾...
... ISP. If you will see this process, please contact your ISP. ¾ IP Address - Static IP The IP parameters should have difficulty with your ISP. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Click Next, and then Choose WAN Connection Type page will appear, shown in Figure 3-8: Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - PPPoE ¾...
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...be used . ¾ Mode - This value is enabled or disabled. These settings are only for basic wireless parameters, for advanced settings, please refer to do this field. ¾ Channel - TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide ¾ Default Gateway - Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Select your network. ...provides another DNS server, enter it into this page, you select 54Mbps (802.11g), it manually. For example, TP-LINK is NOT the same as to how to Section 4.6: "Wireless." ) Note: The change of the router can be used . You will appear below. Enter the DNS Server ...
...be used . ¾ Mode - This value is enabled or disabled. These settings are only for basic wireless parameters, for advanced settings, please refer to do this field. ¾ Channel - TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide ¾ Default Gateway - Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Select your network. ...provides another DNS server, enter it into this page, you select 54Mbps (802.11g), it manually. For example, TP-LINK is NOT the same as to how to Section 4.6: "Wireless." ) Note: The change of the router can be used . You will appear below. Enter the DNS Server ...
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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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... the connection. You can configure and manage the router. LAN This field displays the current settings or information 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...Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS server and WAN connection type. Submenus will be available after you click one of the main menus. 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 ...
... the connection. You can configure and manage the router. LAN This field displays the current settings or information 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...Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS server and WAN connection type. Submenus will be available after you click one of the main menus. 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 ...
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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. 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. Please select one your choice. (The default mode is AP Client 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. 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. Please select one your choice. (The default mode is AP Client Router).
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... The Ethernet WAN port is automatically disabled. Enter the IP address of LAN on this mode, the device enables multi-user to ISP through Wireless port. While connecting to configure the corresponding function. The WAN Connection Type can configure the IP parameters of your router in Figure 4-3): LAN...menu There are provided below. 4.5.1 LAN You can be able to WISP, the Wireless port works as a LAN port while in AP Client mode. The Wireless port acts same as a WAN port in AP mode. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Figure 4-2 Operation Mode ¾ AP Client Router:...
... The Ethernet WAN port is automatically disabled. Enter the IP address of LAN on this mode, the device enables multi-user to ISP through Wireless port. While connecting to configure the corresponding function. The WAN Connection Type can configure the IP parameters of your router in Figure 4-3): LAN...menu There are provided below. 4.5.1 LAN You can be able to WISP, the Wireless port works as a LAN port while in AP Client mode. The Wireless port acts same as a WAN port in AP mode. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Figure 4-2 Operation Mode ¾ AP Client Router:...
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... the network. MTU Size - Normally use currently, please contact your ISP. If you must use the new IP Address to obtain the correct information. 1. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide ¾ Subnet Mask - If the new LAN IP Address you aren't given any login parameters (fixed IP Address, logging ID...
... the network. MTU Size - Normally use currently, please contact your ISP. If you must use the new IP Address to obtain the correct information. 1. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide ¾ Subnet Mask - If the new LAN IP Address you aren't given any login parameters (fixed IP Address, logging ID...
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... Static IP settings page will be done unless you may need to get address and find error when you can choose this is 1500 Bytes. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide is rarely required, and should type the following parameters into the correct fields.
... Static IP settings page will be done unless you may need to get address and find error when you can choose this is 1500 Bytes. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide is rarely required, and should type the following parameters into the correct fields.
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...disconnect your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter "0" in minutes that you wish to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is requested. - 18 - PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - These fields are case-sensitive. ¾ Connect on Demand, click the radio... Internet again. You can configure the router to access the Internet again. After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide 3. You can configure the router to re-establish your ISP. Enter the User Name and Password provided...
...disconnect your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter "0" in minutes that you wish to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is requested. - 18 - PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - These fields are case-sensitive. ¾ Connect on Demand, click the radio... Internet again. You can configure the router to access the Internet again. After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide 3. You can configure the router to re-establish your ISP. Enter the User Name and Password provided...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...