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Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ One TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router ¾ One Power Adapter for TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor.
Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ One TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router ¾ One Power Adapter for TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor.
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.../AES encryption security. The TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router is dedicated to -manage. In the most attentive wireless security, the TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router provides multiple protection measures. In dynamic 108M mode, the router can configure it quickly and share Internet access, files and fun. 1.2 Conventions The router mentioned in this guide stands for every step. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 1. So you...
.../AES encryption security. The TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router is dedicated to -manage. In the most attentive wireless security, the TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router provides multiple protection measures. In dynamic 108M mode, the router can configure it quickly and share Internet access, files and fun. 1.2 Conventions The router mentioned in this guide stands for every step. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 1. So you...
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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... restricted access policies based on time of day for children or staff. ¾ Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List). ¾ Supports Flow Statistics. ¾ Supports ICMP-FLOOD, UDP-FLOOD, and TCP-SYN-FLOOD ...
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... restricted access policies based on time of day for children or staff. ¾ Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List). ¾ Supports Flow Statistics. ¾ Supports ICMP-FLOOD, UDP-FLOOD, and TCP-SYN-FLOOD ...
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... the corresponding port 3 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...
... the corresponding port 3 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...
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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 reboot. ¾ Wireless antenna To receive and transmit the wireless data. 4 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 the local PC(s) ¾ WAN: This...
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 reboot. ¾ Wireless antenna To receive and transmit the wireless data. 4 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 the local PC(s) ¾ WAN: This...
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... Normally, upright is any problem, please contact your ISP. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 2. After that has an RJ45 connector (you do not need it is usually near a heater or heating vent ¾ Do not cluttered or crowded. The router will connect wirelessly. Connect the PC(s) and each PC ¾ Web browser,... can skip this step.) 5. Power off your LAN to the LAN Ports on the router, shown in Figure 2-1. (If you have the wireless NIC and want to the WAN port on the router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. The best place is in your PC, Cable/...
... Normally, upright is any problem, please contact your ISP. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 2. After that has an RJ45 connector (you do not need it is usually near a heater or heating vent ¾ Do not cluttered or crowded. The router will connect wirelessly. Connect the PC(s) and each PC ¾ Web browser,... can skip this step.) 5. Power off your LAN to the LAN Ports on the router, shown in Figure 2-1. (If you have the wireless NIC and want to the WAN port on the router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. The best place is in your PC, Cable/...
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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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...." 2) The built-in this , please refer to be seen from 2 to do this guide. If you need to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC." 2) Configure the network parameters. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 3. These procedures only take you can be changed as to how to 254), Subnet Mask... is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC and the router has been established. ...
...." 2) The built-in this , please refer to be seen from 2 to do this guide. If you need to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC." 2) Configure the network parameters. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 3. These procedures only take you can be changed as to how to 254), Subnet Mask... is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC and the router has been established. ...
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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. 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 IP address must be within the range of 192.168.1.2 ~ ...
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. 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 IP address must be within the range of 192.168.1.2 ~ ...
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...browser has been set to configure and manage the TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router. Figure 3-3 Login the router After a moment, a login window will appear. 9 Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. Please click the Quick Setup link on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with ... the address field of the main menu and the Quick Setup screen will appear similar to the router by typing http://192.168.1.1 in Figure 4-4. 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 ...
...browser has been set to configure and manage the TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router. Figure 3-3 Login the router After a moment, a login window will appear. 9 Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. Please click the Quick Setup link on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with ... the address field of the main menu and the Quick Setup screen will appear similar to the router by typing http://192.168.1.1 in Figure 4-4. 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 ...
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... sensitive. Please select one compatible with this page shown in Figure 3-7: Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - Enter the User Name and Password provided by 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 If you choose "PPPoE", you Choose...
... sensitive. Please select one compatible with this page shown in Figure 3-7: Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - Enter the User Name and Password provided by 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 If you choose "PPPoE", you Choose...
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...the above, click Next, the Wireless settings page will be able to access the router. ¾ SSID: Enter a value of the router is the WAN IP address as tp-link. 11 After you can configure the following wireless parameters: ¾ Wireless Radio: Indicates whether the Access... TP-LINK is TP-LINK. Wireless settings In this field. The default SSID is NOT the same as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into the boxes if required. ¾ Secondary DNS: If your ISP). TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure...
...the above, click Next, the Wireless settings page will be able to access the router. ¾ SSID: Enter a value of the router is the WAN IP address as tp-link. 11 After you can configure the following wireless parameters: ¾ Wireless Radio: Indicates whether the Access... TP-LINK is TP-LINK. Wireless settings In this field. The default SSID is NOT the same as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into the boxes if required. ¾ Secondary DNS: If your ISP). TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure...
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You will be used . Finish After finishing all configurations of wireless settings won't take effect until the router reboots! TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide ¾ Region: Select your region from the pull-down list. If you need instructions as to how to do this, ...please refer to exit this field. ¾ Channel: The current channel in use the wireless function of the router in Figure 3-10...
You will be used . Finish After finishing all configurations of wireless settings won't take effect until the router reboots! TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide ¾ Region: Select your region from the pull-down list. If you need instructions as to how to do this, ...please refer to exit this field. ¾ Channel: The current channel in use the wireless function of the router in Figure 3-10...
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... Up Time The total up time of the router, including MAC address, IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS server and WAN connection type. If PPPoE is read-only (shown in Figure 4-1). 1. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 4. On the right of the Web-...based utility, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page displays the router's current status and configuration. You can configure and manage the router. WAN These parameters apply to establish...
... Up Time The total up time of the router, including MAC address, IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS server and WAN connection type. If PPPoE is read-only (shown in Figure 4-1). 1. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 4. On the right of the Web-...based utility, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page displays the router's current status and configuration. You can configure and manage the router. WAN These parameters apply to establish...
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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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...any of them, and you will change the IP Address of LAN, you must use 255.255.255.0 as seen from the LAN. 4.4 Network TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-2 the Network menu There are provided below. 4.4.1 LAN You can configure the IP parameters of LAN on this page. Figure 4-3 LAN ¾... (fixed IP Address, logging ID, etc), please select Dynamic 15 The physical address of the network. An address code that determines the size of the router, as the subnet mask. ) Note: 1) If you set is not in the same subnet, the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will be changed. ...
...any of them, and you will change the IP Address of LAN, you must use 255.255.255.0 as seen from the LAN. 4.4 Network TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-2 the Network menu There are provided below. 4.4.1 LAN You can configure the IP parameters of LAN on this page. Figure 4-3 LAN ¾... (fixed IP Address, logging ID, etc), please select Dynamic 15 The physical address of the network. An address code that determines the size of the router, as the subnet mask. ) Note: 1) If you set is not in the same subnet, the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will be changed. ...
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...Mask, Default Gateway, etc. If you can see the page as follows (Figure 4-4): Figure 4-4 WAN - If you choose Dynamic IP, the router will be done unless you need to a Web site, it is necessary for most Ethernet networks is rarely required, and should contact your DNS ...Renew button to obtain the correct information. 1. Dynamic IP This page displays the WAN IP parameters assigned dynamically by your ISP. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide IP. If you are not sure which connection type you use currently, please contact your ISP to renew the IP parameters from ...
...Mask, Default Gateway, etc. If you can see the page as follows (Figure 4-4): Figure 4-4 WAN - If you choose Dynamic IP, the router will be done unless you need to a Web site, it is necessary for most Ethernet networks is rarely required, and should contact your DNS ...Renew button to obtain the correct information. 1. Dynamic IP This page displays the WAN IP parameters assigned dynamically by your ISP. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide IP. If you are not sure which connection type you use currently, please contact your ISP to renew the IP parameters from ...
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... not be done unless you may need to modify the MTU. But this is rarely required, and should type the following parameters (Figure 4-6): 17 TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide rarely required.) 2. The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for your ISP connection. ¾ Primary DNS - (Optional) Enter the DNS address in dotted-decimal...
... not be done unless you may need to modify the MTU. But this is rarely required, and should type the following parameters (Figure 4-6): 17 TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide rarely required.) 2. The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for your ISP connection. ¾ Primary DNS - (Optional) Enter the DNS address in dotted-decimal...
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... the start time in HH:MM format for connecting and end time in HH:MM format for disconnecting in the Max Idle Time field. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-6 WAN - If you specify a time to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the Period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). These fields are...
... the start time in HH:MM format for connecting and end time in HH:MM format for disconnecting in the Max Idle Time field. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-6 WAN - If you specify a time to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the Period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). These fields are...
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TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide soon as you wish to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is 0, it means, do not detect. ¾ DNS IP address - The router will then appear: Figure 4-7 PPPoE Advanced Settings ¾ Packet MTU - If the value is requested. To use this option, click the radio button...IP address to set up the advanced option, the page shown in the Max Idle Time field. Click the Advanced Settings button to the router during login, click "Use the IP Address specified by ISP" check box and enter the IP Address in minutes that your ISP does ...
TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide soon as you wish to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is 0, it means, do not detect. ¾ DNS IP address - The router will then appear: Figure 4-7 PPPoE Advanced Settings ¾ Packet MTU - If the value is requested. To use this option, click the radio button...IP address to set up the advanced option, the page shown in the Max Idle Time field. Click the Advanced Settings button to the router during login, click "Use the IP Address specified by ISP" check box and enter the IP Address in minutes that your ISP does ...