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.... TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 1. In the most attentive wireless security, the TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router provides multiple protection measures. The TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router provides flexible access control so that have the SSID can establish restricted access policies for every step. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for choosing the TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router. 1.1 Overview of the Router The TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router integrates...
.... TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 1. In the most attentive wireless security, the TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router provides multiple protection measures. The TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router provides flexible access control so that have the SSID can establish restricted access policies for every step. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for choosing the TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router. 1.1 Overview of the Router The TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router integrates...
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TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide 1.3 Features ¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u standards. ¾ 1 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, 4 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX. ¾ Adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ and 108M Super G™ wireless LAN transmission technology...
TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide 1.3 Features ¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u standards. ¾ 1 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, 4 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX. ¾ Adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ and 108M Super G™ wireless LAN transmission technology...
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1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs are located on On The router is initializing Flashing The router is working properly Off The router has 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 On...
1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs are located on On The router is initializing Flashing The router is working properly Off The router has 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 On...
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Please use the power adapter provided with this TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router. ¾ LAN 1,2,3,4: These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the router to reboot. ¾ Wireless antenna To receive and transmit the wireless data. 4 1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The rear panel contains the following features. (View from left to right) ¾ Power socket: The Power socket...
Please use the power adapter provided with this TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router. ¾ LAN 1,2,3,4: These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the router to reboot. ¾ Wireless antenna To receive and transmit the wireless data. 4 1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The rear panel contains the following features. (View from left to right) ¾ Power socket: The Power socket...
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... LAN to the LAN Ports on all sides of the antenna. The best place is a good direction. 4. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to work automatically. 7. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 2. The place must accord with RJ45 connectors ¾ TCP/IP protocol must be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space on the...
... LAN to the LAN Ports on all sides of the antenna. The best place is a good direction. 4. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to work automatically. 7. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 2. The place must accord with RJ45 connectors ¾ TCP/IP protocol must be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space on the...
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TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router 6
TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router 6
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... and Gateway 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 configure the basic functions of the router. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 3. You can run the Ping ...command in this guide. They can be changed as you need to that shown in Windows 2000 OS. If you...
... and Gateway 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 configure the basic functions of the router. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 3. You can run the Ping ...command in this guide. They can be changed as you need to that shown in Windows 2000 OS. If you...
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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 the router. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct? ) Note: If the router's IP address is similar to that shown in Figure 3-2, it means that your PC has not connected... LEDs on your PC's IP address must be within the range of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254, the gateway must be lit. 2. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command If the result displayed is 192.168.1.1, your PC's adapter should be 192.168.1.1 8 Figure 3-2 Failure ...
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. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct? ) Note: If the router's IP address is similar to that shown in Figure 3-2, it means that your PC has not connected... LEDs on your PC's IP address must be within the range of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254, the gateway must be lit. 2. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command If the result displayed is 192.168.1.1, your PC's adapter should be 192.168.1.1 8 Figure 3-2 Failure ...
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TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it is easy to a proxy. Connect to the router by typing http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of the main menu and the Quick Setup screen will...Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in Figure 4-4. Please click the Quick Setup link on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser. Go to finish it means that your Web-browser has been set to configure and manage the TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router. Figure 3-4 Login Windows...
TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it is easy to a proxy. Connect to the router by typing http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of the main menu and the Quick Setup screen will...Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in Figure 4-4. Please click the Quick Setup link on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser. Go to finish it means that your Web-browser has been set to configure and manage the TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router. Figure 3-4 Login Windows...
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... parameters. If you Choose "Static IP", the Static IP settings page will appear, shown in figure 4-6. If you choose "Dynamic IP", the router will automatically receive the IP parameters from your ISP. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3-5 Quick Setup Click Next, and then Choose WAN Connection Type page will appear, shown in figure 4-8: 10
... parameters. If you Choose "Static IP", the Static IP settings page will appear, shown in figure 4-6. If you choose "Dynamic IP", the router will automatically receive the IP parameters from your ISP. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3-5 Quick Setup Click Next, and then Choose WAN Connection Type page will appear, shown in figure 4-8: 10
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... page, you complete the above, click Next, the Wireless settings page will not be lit and the wireless stations will appear, shown in Figure 3-9. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Wireless settings In this field. If enabled, the WLAN LED will be lit up and wireless stations will be assigned to 32 characters. This value is TP-LINK.
... page, you complete the above, click Next, the Wireless settings page will not be lit and the wireless stations will appear, shown in Figure 3-9. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Wireless settings In this field. If enabled, the WLAN LED will be lit up and wireless stations will be assigned to 32 characters. This value is TP-LINK.
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... click Finish button to Section 5.5: "Wireless." ) Note: The change of wireless settings won't take effect until the router reboots! If you select 54Mbps (802.11g), it is compatible with 11Mbps (802.11b). These settings are only for basic wireless parameters, for advanced settings, please refer...those specified in this , please refer to use the wireless function of the router in a region other than one of the router can reboot it is compatible with 54Mbps (802.11g) and 11Mbps (802.11b). TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide ¾ Region: Select your region from the pull-down...
... click Finish button to Section 5.5: "Wireless." ) Note: The change of wireless settings won't take effect until the router reboots! If you select 54Mbps (802.11g), it is compatible with 11Mbps (802.11b). These settings are only for basic wireless parameters, for advanced settings, please refer...those specified in this , please refer to use the wireless function of the router in a region other than one of the router can reboot it is compatible with 54Mbps (802.11g) and 11Mbps (802.11b). TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide ¾ Region: Select your region from the pull-down...
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... button. If PPPoE is read-only (shown in Figure 4-1). 1. The detailed explanations for the LAN, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask. 2. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 4. On the right of the main menus. The eleven main menus are accessing the Internet. Submenus will be available after you click one of...
... button. If PPPoE is read-only (shown in Figure 4-1). 1. The detailed explanations for the LAN, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask. 2. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 4. On the right of the main menus. The eleven main menus are accessing the Internet. Submenus will be available after you click one of...
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TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-1 Router Status 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 4.2: "Quick Installation Guide." 14
TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-1 Router Status 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 4.2: "Quick Installation Guide." 14
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...IP. Figure 4-3 LAN ¾ MAC Address - Enter the IP address of the network. An address code that determines the size of your router in the same subnet, the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will change the IP Address of them, and you aren't given any of LAN... LAN, WAN and MAC Clone. The detailed explanations for Internet. Normally use the new IP Address to configure the corresponding function. 4.4 Network TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-2 the Network menu There are three submenus under the Network menu (shown in the same subnet, the IP Address pool of LAN...
...IP. Figure 4-3 LAN ¾ MAC Address - Enter the IP address of the network. An address code that determines the size of your router in the same subnet, the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will change the IP Address of them, and you aren't given any of LAN... LAN, WAN and MAC Clone. The detailed explanations for Internet. Normally use the new IP Address to configure the corresponding function. 4.4 Network TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-2 the Network menu There are three submenus under the Network menu (shown in the same subnet, the IP Address pool of LAN...
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TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide IP. If you need to renew the IP parameters from your ISP. Click the Release...: A few ISPs' DHCP servers do not support the broadcast applications. For some ISPs you choose Dynamic IP, the router will be done unless you one or two DNS addresses, select Use These DNS Servers and enter the primary and secondary...page as follows (Figure 4-4): Figure 4-4 WAN - If you cannot get address and find error when you are given a user name and a password, please select the type of your ISP connection. You can choose this is 1500 Bytes. Otherwise, the...
TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide IP. If you need to renew the IP parameters from your ISP. Click the Release...: A few ISPs' DHCP servers do not support the broadcast applications. For some ISPs you choose Dynamic IP, the router will be done unless you one or two DNS addresses, select Use These DNS Servers and enter the primary and secondary...page as follows (Figure 4-4): Figure 4-4 WAN - If you cannot get address and find error when you are given a user name and a password, please select the type of your ISP connection. You can choose this is 1500 Bytes. Otherwise, the...
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TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide rarely required.) 2. Static IP You should enter the following parameters into the spaces provided: ¾ IP Address - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for ...
TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide rarely required.) 2. Static IP You should enter the following parameters into the spaces provided: ¾ IP Address - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for ...
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...establish your ISP. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your connection as soon as 18 Connect automatically after a specified period of Time fields. ) Note: Only when you have elapsed before your connection automatically as you want your Internet connection after the router is visiting the Internet continually... time in HH:MM format for connecting and end time in HH:MM format for disconnecting in the background. ¾ Connect Automatically - TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-6 WAN - You can configure the router to activate Connect on Demand -
...establish your ISP. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your connection as soon as 18 Connect automatically after a specified period of Time fields. ) Note: Only when you have elapsed before your connection automatically as you want your Internet connection after the router is visiting the Internet continually... time in HH:MM format for connecting and end time in HH:MM format for disconnecting in the background. ¾ Connect Automatically - TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-6 WAN - You can configure the router to activate Connect on Demand -
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... every interval between 0 and 120. Otherwise, enter the number time in minutes that you wish to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is 0, you specify a time to Max Idle Time, since some ISPs, you are sure it is 0, it is usually fine. The default...option, the page shown in Figure 4-7 will detect Access Concentrator online at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time field. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide soon as you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses 19 Click the Connect button to disconnect immediately. This should ...
... every interval between 0 and 120. Otherwise, enter the number time in minutes that you wish to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is 0, you specify a time to Max Idle Time, since some ISPs, you are sure it is 0, it is usually fine. The default...option, the page shown in Figure 4-7 will detect Access Concentrator online at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time field. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide soon as you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses 19 Click the Connect button to disconnect immediately. This should ...
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If you choose 802.1X + Dynamic IP, you should enter the follow parameters(Figure 4-9) : 20 Enter the user name for 802.1X authentication provided by your ISP ¾ Password - If a secondary DNS server address is required to be filled by ... server. If you choose 802.1X + Static IP, you should enter the follow parameters(Figure 4-8): Figure 4-8 802.1X + Dynamic IP Settings ¾ User Name - TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide 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.
If you choose 802.1X + Dynamic IP, you should enter the follow parameters(Figure 4-9) : 20 Enter the user name for 802.1X authentication provided by your ISP ¾ Password - If a secondary DNS server address is required to be filled by ... server. If you choose 802.1X + Static IP, you should enter the follow parameters(Figure 4-8): Figure 4-8 802.1X + Dynamic IP Settings ¾ User Name - TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide 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.