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Question posted by antoniofer on October 4th, 2012

How To Configure Tp-link Tl-wr542g Through Wan?

I have a wired network and I want to add the feature of wireless coverage to it. I've already configured TP-Link TL-WR542G through LAN as the manual indicates. I want to connect it to my wired network through TP-Link TL-WR542G WAN port and being able to configure from my computer (connected to the wired network)

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User Guide - Page 2

... reproduced in any form or by any means or used to change without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2009 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are subject to make any derivative...
User Guide - Page 5

... OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 54M Wireless Router Model No.: TL-WR542G Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy...marking this declaration: Zhao Jianjun Director of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen...
User Guide - Page 8

... package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your box: ¾ One TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router ¾ One AC power Adapter for TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router without any explanation. 1 Conventions The router or...
User Guide - Page 9

... have the SSID can configure it quickly and share Internet access, files and fun. 1.2 Features ¾ Complies with each other wirelessly. The TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router will allow you can be connected. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering needs, and remote management and log so that parents or network administrators can manage...
User Guide - Page 11

... The Router has an error SYS On The Router is initializing Flashing The Router is working properly WLAN Off The Wireless function is disabled Flashing The Wireless function is enabled Off There is supplied with the TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router only, the use the power adapter which is no data WAN/1-4 (LAN) On transmitted or received.
User Guide - Page 14

Connect the AC power adapter to the AC power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. Power on the router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. 5. The router will start to the WAN port on the router, shown in Figure 2-1. 6. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to work automatically. 7. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router 7
User Guide - Page 15

... chapter describes how to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC." 2) Power off the router and PC. And the default Subnet Mask 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 Figure 3-1, the connection between your TL-WR542G Wireless Router. The IP address is...
User Guide - Page 17

...the Enter key. Please click the Quick Setup link on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with ...Connections>LAN Settings, in Figure 3-4. If the User Name and Password are correct, you can be 192.168.1.1. 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it . If the router's IP address is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless...
User Guide - Page 19

... following wireless parameters: ¾ Wireless Radio - Wireless settings In this field. Enter the DNS Server IP address into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - Static IP ) Note: The IP parameters should have been provided by external users on the front panel will appear, shown in Figure 3-9. Indicates whether the Access Point feature of the...
User Guide - Page 20

... 13 If you need instructions as tp-link. ¾ Region - If you can configure and manage the router. For example, TP-LINK is case-sensitive. Indicates the current mode 54Mbps (802.11g), 11Mbps (802.11b). Finish After finishing all wireless devices on your region from the pull-down list. Select your network. Chapter 4. stations will not be able...
User Guide - Page 21

... LAN, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask. 2. Traffic Statistics This field displays the router's traffic statistics. 4. To apply any settings you are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page displays the router's current status and configuration. If you click one of the Web-based utility, there are : Status, Quick Setup, Network, Wireless...
User Guide - Page 23

... page. The detailed explanations for each submenu are re-configured. Enter the IP address of your router in the same subnet, the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will change the IP Address of the network. An address code that determines the size of LAN, you set is not in Figure 4-2): LAN, WAN and MAC Clone.
User Guide - Page 34

... in the background. 4.4.3 MAC Clone You can configure the MAC address of the WAN port on this MAC address will not be disconnected although you want to access the Internet again. If your ISP requires that you wish to your Internet connection to make it connect or disconnect manually. If you specify a time to Max Idle...
User Guide - Page 35

... WAN port to the factory default value. Click Restore Factory MAC to restore the MAC address of them, and you will prompt you to reboot. 4.5 Wireless Figure 4-14 Wireless menu There are set on your LAN can use the MAC Address Clone feature. 2) If you click the Save button, the router will be able to configure...
User Guide - Page 36

...is TP-LINK_XXXXXX(XXXXXX indicates the last unique six characters of up to all wireless devices in this field. This value is United States. Select your country or region is NOT the same as tp-link. ...appears. Figure 4-15 Wireless Settings ¾ SSID - The same name (SSID) must be assigned to 32 characters. When you change your networks name (SSID) to use the wireless function of the ...
User Guide - Page 45

...Time for each DHCP Client attached to input the IP address of the LAN port of another DNS server if your ISP. This function will request...be "leased" this page. The index of time, in which a network user will be allowed connection to renew the lease automatically. You cannot change any of time in minutes...of the router, you must configure all computers on the Refresh button. 38
User Guide - Page 72

... will lose current configuration settings, so make sure you backup the router's settings before you will be lost if the router is posted at www.tp-link.com and can be used for free. Displays the current hardware version. Download the latest firmware upgrade file from Internet if it has already connected to Internet...
User Guide - Page 79

..."Network" menu on the left of your ADSL Modem to the WAN port on Demand" or "Connect Manually" for Internet connection mode. On the WAN ...Connect on the router. Otherwise, you can select "Auto-connecting" for Internet connection mode. Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you are a Cable user, please configure the router following the above steps. 2. How do I configure...
User Guide - Page 80

... the "WAN MAC Address" field. I want to use Netmeeting, what do I need to do? 1) If you register the MAC Address of your IP address behind the IP Address, assuming 192.168.1.169 for "WAN Connection Type", finish by clicking "Save". 2) Some ISPs require that you start a Netmeeting as an invitee, you need to configure Virtual...
User Guide - Page 90

... thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network. A Service Set Identification is a protocol for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by simulating a dial-up connection. ¾ SSID - It corresponds to the Internet over Ethernet) - A trade name for connecting remote hosts to the ESSID in a local area. http://www.tp-link.com 83

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