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... Front Panel 4 1.4.2 The Rear Panel 5 Chapter 2. Configuring the Router 17 4.1 Login ...17 4.2 Status ...17 4.3 Quick Setup...18 4.4 WPS ...18 4.5 Network ...21 4.5.1 WAN ...21 4.5.2 LAN...30 4.5.3 MAC Clone ...31 4.6 Wireless ...32 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 32 4.6.2 Wireless Security 34 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 37 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 40 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics 41 4.7 DHCP ...42 4.7.1 DHCP Settings 42 4.7.2 DHCP Clients List 43 I Quick Installation Guide 9 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 9 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1.
... Front Panel 4 1.4.2 The Rear Panel 5 Chapter 2. Configuring the Router 17 4.1 Login ...17 4.2 Status ...17 4.3 Quick Setup...18 4.4 WPS ...18 4.5 Network ...21 4.5.1 WAN ...21 4.5.2 LAN...30 4.5.3 MAC Clone ...31 4.6 Wireless ...32 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 32 4.6.2 Wireless Security 34 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 37 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 40 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics 41 4.7 DHCP ...42 4.7.1 DHCP Settings 42 4.7.2 DHCP Clients List 43 I Quick Installation Guide 9 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 9 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1.
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... user guide. Quick Setup Wizard is very easy to 300Mbps wireless connection with the remote management function. The 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which ensures your network stable and smooth. Multiple Security Protections With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64-bit/128-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router provides complete data privacy. Simple Installation Since the Router...
... user guide. Quick Setup Wizard is very easy to 300Mbps wireless connection with the remote management function. The 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which ensures your network stable and smooth. Multiple Security Protections With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64-bit/128-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router provides complete data privacy. Simple Installation Since the Router...
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... Server, Special Application and DMZ host. ¾ Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing. ¾ Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet. ¾ Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. ¾ Supports Parental Control and Access Control. ¾ Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE. ¾ Provides 64-bit/128-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List). ¾ Supports Flow Statistics. ¾ Supports firmware upgrade and Web management...
... Server, Special Application and DMZ host. ¾ Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing. ¾ Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet. ¾ Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. ¾ Supports Parental Control and Access Control. ¾ Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE. ¾ Provides 64-bit/128-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List). ¾ Supports Flow Statistics. ¾ Supports firmware upgrade and Web management...
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... device or a USB printer. ¾ INTERNET: This port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet. -5- Please use the power adapter provided with this TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router. ¾ WPS: If you have client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you will turn off the wireless radio. When the WIRELESS LED is where you can press this button to quickly establish a connection between the Router and client devices and automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network. ¾ RESET...
... device or a USB printer. ¾ INTERNET: This port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet. -5- Please use the power adapter provided with this TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router. ¾ WPS: If you have client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you will turn off the wireless radio. When the WIRELESS LED is where you can press this button to quickly establish a connection between the Router and client devices and automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network. ¾ RESET...
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TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One DSL/Cable Modem that , please install the Router according to use the wireless function, you have the wireless NIC and want to the following steps. If there is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of the antenna. Locate an optimum location for the Router. Adjust the direction of clear space...
TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One DSL/Cable Modem that , please install the Router according to use the wireless function, you have the wireless NIC and want to the following steps. If there is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of the antenna. Locate an optimum location for the Router. Adjust the direction of clear space...
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After successful login, you can click the Quick Setup to quickly configure your Web-browser has been set to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in lower case letters. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in the screen that your Router. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-3 Login the Router After a moment, a login window will appear as shown in Figure 3-6. -11- Go to a proxy. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will...
After successful login, you can click the Quick Setup to quickly configure your Web-browser has been set to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in lower case letters. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in the screen that your Router. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-3 Login the Router After a moment, a login window will appear as shown in Figure 3-6. -11- Go to a proxy. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will...
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... Router works on. ¾ Channel Width - It is case-sensitive. If -15- This value is not necessary to Auto, so the AP will be used . Enter a value of each Router's MAC address). This field determines the wireless mode which operating frequency will choose the best channel automatically. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - The default channel is set to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode...
... Router works on. ¾ Channel Width - It is case-sensitive. If -15- This value is not necessary to Auto, so the AP will be used . Enter a value of each Router's MAC address). This field determines the wireless mode which operating frequency will choose the best channel automatically. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - The default channel is set to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode...
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... the network security by clicking this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. The default PIN of the new device in two minutes" and click Connect. (Shown in the label or User Guide. ¾ Restore PIN - You can get a new random value for WPS function meanwhile. You can also keep the default WPS Status as shown in Figure 4-2 ). You can add a new device to its default. ¾ Gen New PIN - TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router a).
... the network security by clicking this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. The default PIN of the new device in two minutes" and click Connect. (Shown in the label or User Guide. ¾ Restore PIN - You can get a new random value for WPS function meanwhile. You can also keep the default WPS Status as shown in Figure 4-2 ). You can add a new device to its default. ¾ Gen New PIN - TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router a).
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...; Static IP - Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you attempt to the end time (both are visiting the Internet continually in the Max Idle Time field. The connection will only be established in the period from the start time to access the Internet again. In this radio button to use Dynamic IP as Connect on System Tools -> Time page, will then appear: -24- This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function...
...; Static IP - Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you attempt to the end time (both are visiting the Internet continually in the Max Idle Time field. The connection will only be established in the period from the start time to access the Internet again. In this radio button to use Dynamic IP as Connect on System Tools -> Time page, will then appear: -24- This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function...
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... the ISP. Enter the IP address of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the Router will disconnect from the LAN. After a specified period of your Router or reset it connect or disconnect manually. If you want your Internet connection, and you can detect are visiting the Internet continually in minutes that requires a user name and password. z Static IP - You can configure the Router to make sure the connection type your connection manually. 4.5.2 LAN Choose menu "Network→LAN", and...
... the ISP. Enter the IP address of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the Router will disconnect from the LAN. After a specified period of your Router or reset it connect or disconnect manually. If you want your Internet connection, and you can detect are visiting the Internet continually in minutes that requires a user name and password. z Static IP - You can configure the Router to make sure the connection type your connection manually. 4.5.2 LAN Choose menu "Network→LAN", and...
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... be assigned to all wireless devices in Figure 4-15): Wireless Settings, Wireless Security, Wireless MAC Filtering, Wireless Advanced and Wireless Statistics. Click any of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be able to 32 characters. Enter a value of the Router can configure the basic settings for the wireless network on this page. The wireless radio of up to access the Router. ¾ Wireless Network Name (also called SSID) - Considering your network. Figure 4-16 Wireless Settings ¾ Wireless Router Radio - 4.6 Wireless TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router...
... be assigned to all wireless devices in Figure 4-15): Wireless Settings, Wireless Security, Wireless MAC Filtering, Wireless Advanced and Wireless Statistics. Click any of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be able to 32 characters. Enter a value of the Router can configure the basic settings for the wireless network on this page. The wireless radio of up to access the Router. ¾ Wireless Network Name (also called SSID) - Considering your network. Figure 4-16 Wireless Settings ¾ Wireless Router Radio - 4.6 Wireless TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router...
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... Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry To add or modify a MAC Address Filtering entry, follow these instructions: 1. The default setting is any hexadecimal digit). Enter a simple description of the MAC Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is Disable. ¾ MAC Address - The wireless station's MAC address that you want to filter. ¾ Status - The "Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry" page will appear as shown in the Description field. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 4-21 Wireless MAC address Filtering To filter wireless users...
... Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry To add or modify a MAC Address Filtering entry, follow these instructions: 1. The default setting is any hexadecimal digit). Enter a simple description of the MAC Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is Disable. ¾ MAC Address - The wireless station's MAC address that you want to filter. ¾ Status - The "Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry" page will appear as shown in the Description field. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 4-21 Wireless MAC address Filtering To filter wireless users...
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... automatically assigned to the user. The default value is 120 minutes. ¾ Default Gateway - (Optional) Suggest to the Router with their current dynamic IP Address. The name of the DHCP client leased. After the dynamic IP address has expired, a new dynamic IP address will be allowed connection to input the IP address of the LAN port of the Router, default value is 1 ~ 2880 minutes. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router be "leased" this dynamic IP Address. To update...
... automatically assigned to the user. The default value is 120 minutes. ¾ Default Gateway - (Optional) Suggest to the Router with their current dynamic IP Address. The name of the DHCP client leased. After the dynamic IP address has expired, a new dynamic IP address will be allowed connection to input the IP address of the LAN port of the Router, default value is 1 ~ 2880 minutes. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router be "leased" this dynamic IP Address. To update...
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...): Storage Sharing, FTP Server, Media Server, Print Server and User Accounts. The used space. -45- The available space of the USB driver. ¾ Used - TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Click the Next button to go to the next page and Click the Previous button to return to the previous page. 4.8 USB Settings Figure 4-30 The USB Settings menu There are five submenus under the USB Settings menu (shown in Figure 4-31...
...): Storage Sharing, FTP Server, Media Server, Print Server and User Accounts. The used space. -45- The available space of the USB driver. ¾ Used - TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Click the Next button to go to the next page and Click the Previous button to return to the previous page. 4.8 USB Settings Figure 4-30 The USB Settings menu There are five submenus under the USB Settings menu (shown in Figure 4-31...
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...). TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router 2. The trigger connection of other . 4.9.3 DMZ Choose menu "Forwarding→DMZ", and then you can only be used by the UPnP service application on the LAN will be changed when using one of the ports defined in Figure 4-51).The DMZ host feature allows one host on the LAN at a time. Any PC whose port is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have a new static...
...). TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router 2. The trigger connection of other . 4.9.3 DMZ Choose menu "Forwarding→DMZ", and then you can only be used by the UPnP service application on the LAN will be changed when using one of the ports defined in Figure 4-51).The DMZ host feature allows one host on the LAN at a time. Any PC whose port is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have a new static...
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.... TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Advanced Security, Local Management and Remote Management. Click any of protocols for ensuring private, secure communications over Internet Protocol (IP) networks, through -61- SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as shown in the screen as dynamic packet filtering) helps to pass through the Router. • PPTP Passthrough - If you want to allow VPN tunnels using VPN protocols to configure the corresponding function. 4.10.1 Basic Security Choose menu "Security...
.... TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Advanced Security, Local Management and Remote Management. Click any of protocols for ensuring private, secure communications over Internet Protocol (IP) networks, through -61- SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as shown in the screen as dynamic packet filtering) helps to pass through the Router. • PPTP Passthrough - If you want to allow VPN tunnels using VPN protocols to configure the corresponding function. 4.10.1 Basic Security Choose menu "Security...
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...upgrade the firmware. 2) When you upgrade the Router's firmware, you can be downloaded for free. The Router will reboot while the upgrading has been finished. ) Note: 1) New firmware versions are posted at http://www.tp-link.com and can restore the configurations of power during the upgrade could damage the Router. 4) The firmware version must accord with the Router's current hardware version. Click the Upgrade button. 4. Displays the current firmware version. ¾ Hardware Version - TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 4-96 Firmware Upgrade ¾ Firmware...
...upgrade the firmware. 2) When you upgrade the Router's firmware, you can be downloaded for free. The Router will reboot while the upgrading has been finished. ) Note: 1) New firmware versions are posted at http://www.tp-link.com and can restore the configurations of power during the upgrade could damage the Router. 4) The firmware version must accord with the Router's current hardware version. Click the Upgrade button. 4. Displays the current firmware version. ¾ Hardware Version - TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 4-96 Firmware Upgrade ¾ Firmware...
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... configure Virtual Server or DMZ Host and make sure the H323 ALG is connected to your adapter, which is enabled. 3) How to configure Virtual Server: Log in the "WAN MAC Address" field. The format for the MAC Address is proper MAC address, click the "Clone MAC Address" button and your ISP requires MAC register, login to Enable and Save. On the "Virtual Servers" page, click Add New.... If your PC's MAC address will take effect after rebooting. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless...
... configure Virtual Server or DMZ Host and make sure the H323 ALG is connected to your adapter, which is enabled. 3) How to configure Virtual Server: Log in the "WAN MAC Address" field. The format for the MAC Address is proper MAC address, click the "Clone MAC Address" button and your ISP requires MAC register, login to Enable and Save. On the "Virtual Servers" page, click Add New.... If your PC's MAC address will take effect after rebooting. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless...
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...TP-LINK USB Print Controller. ,5 TP-Link MB Printer Controller - TP Link USB Printer Controller InstallShield Wizard Welcome to download the utility. 0 lE TP-LINK® The Reliable Choice Quick Installation Guide 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Package Contents 11,115 11 TL-WR1042ND Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Resource CD MODEL NO. TL-WR1042ND QIG 2 Configuration by step. Router =Ammo mefrims milim wads= (1 1 / I I I ISB Printer Setup Wizard Connect Printer Check New°. Cable RESET USE INTER USB flash disk Printer USB hard drive *Some USB hard drives that work...
...TP-LINK USB Print Controller. ,5 TP-Link MB Printer Controller - TP Link USB Printer Controller InstallShield Wizard Welcome to download the utility. 0 lE TP-LINK® The Reliable Choice Quick Installation Guide 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Package Contents 11,115 11 TL-WR1042ND Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Resource CD MODEL NO. TL-WR1042ND QIG 2 Configuration by step. Router =Ammo mefrims milim wads= (1 1 / I I I ISB Printer Setup Wizard Connect Printer Check New°. Cable RESET USE INTER USB flash disk Printer USB hard drive *Some USB hard drives that work...
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... the wireless radio, press the Wireless On/Off button for your modem), Ethernet cables and power adapter. 2) Check to 6:00 PM. ick Setup The quick setup will rested the wireless rm. To exit, please clickthe Exit button. Exit Next Select Auto-Detect to tplinklegin. type and click Next. WAN Connection Type The Ruck Soup is off the wireless radio using the following details: Global Australia & New Zealand Tel: +86 755 26504400 E-mail: support@tp-link.com Service time...
... the wireless radio, press the Wireless On/Off button for your modem), Ethernet cables and power adapter. 2) Check to 6:00 PM. ick Setup The quick setup will rested the wireless rm. To exit, please clickthe Exit button. Exit Next Select Auto-Detect to tplinklegin. type and click Next. WAN Connection Type The Ruck Soup is off the wireless radio using the following details: Global Australia & New Zealand Tel: +86 755 26504400 E-mail: support@tp-link.com Service time...