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... 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Model No.: TL-WR1042ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within... the CE Mark: Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2012 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
... 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Model No.: TL-WR1042ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within... the CE Mark: Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2012 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ DC Power Adapter for TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items is damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. -1-
TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ DC Power Adapter for TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items is damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. -1-
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..., the TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router provides complete data privacy. Simple Installation Since the Router is compatible with all the Router's functions. -2- TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 1. The 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which ensures your network stable and smooth. Before installing the Router, please look through this user guide. The performance of the Router The TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP...
..., the TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router provides complete data privacy. Simple Installation Since the Router is compatible with all the Router's functions. -2- TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 1. The 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which ensures your network stable and smooth. Before installing the Router, please look through this user guide. The performance of the Router The TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP...
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TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR1042ND mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router without any explanation. 1.3 Main Features ¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps. ¾ One 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, four 10/100/1000M Auto-... 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. -3-
TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR1042ND mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router without any explanation. 1.3 Main Features ¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps. ¾ One 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, four 10/100/1000M Auto-... 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. -3-
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... has been successfully added to right). 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs and the Wireless On/Off button are located on . There is a device linked to the USB port. Name PWR SYS WIRELESS LAN 1-4 INTERNET USB WPS Status Off On On Flashing Off Off Flashing Off On Flashing...
... has been successfully added to right). 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs and the Wireless On/Off button are located on . There is a device linked to the USB port. Name PWR SYS WIRELESS LAN 1-4 INTERNET USB WPS Status Off On On Flashing Off Off Flashing Off On Flashing...
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... five seconds and then wait for the Router to reboot. ¾ USB: The USB port connects to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will connect the power adapter. 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 can press this button to quickly establish a...
... five seconds and then wait for the Router to reboot. ¾ USB: The USB port connects to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will connect the power adapter. 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 can press this button to quickly establish a...
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TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ 1,2,3,4 (LAN): These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to the local PC(s). ¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data. -6-
TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ 1,2,3,4 (LAN): These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to the local PC(s). ¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data. -6-
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...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. Don't forget to the Internet through the broadband service successfully. ...; Keep at the center of the antenna. Power off your PC is a good direction. 4. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 2. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the power socket on the Router, shown in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent ¾ Avoid direct irradiation...
...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. Don't forget to the Internet through the broadband service successfully. ...; Keep at the center of the antenna. Power off your PC is a good direction. 4. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 2. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the power socket on the Router, shown in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent ¾ Avoid direct irradiation...
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Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router -8- The Router will start to work automatically. 7. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router electrical outlet. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem.
Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router -8- The Router will start to work automatically. 7. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router electrical outlet. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem.
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... http://tplinklogin.net and the default Subnet Mask is similar to Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default domain name of Ping command ¾ If the ...well. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.0.1, and then press Enter. ¾ If the result displayed is 255.255.255.0. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 3. If you how to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". The following method: Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Windows 2000 OS....
... http://tplinklogin.net and the default Subnet Mask is similar to Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default domain name of Ping command ¾ If the ...well. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.0.1, and then press Enter. ¾ If the result displayed is 255.255.255.0. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 3. If you how to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". The following method: Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Windows 2000 OS....
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...~ 192.168.0.254. 3. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC and the Router, you link to on the Router and LEDs on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with your router is 192.168.0.1, your PC's IP address must be used on your PC and ...With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-2 Failure result of the Router will automatically switch from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1 to avoid IP conflict. Is the default LAN IP of ...
...~ 192.168.0.254. 3. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC and the Router, you link to on the Router and LEDs on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with your router is 192.168.0.1, your PC's IP address must be used on your PC and ...With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-2 Failure result of the Router will automatically switch from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1 to avoid IP conflict. Is the default LAN IP of ...
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... successful login, you can click the Quick Setup to quickly configure your Web-browser has been set to the Figure 3-4. 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- Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will appear, similar to a proxy. Enter ...
... successful login, you can click the Quick Setup to quickly configure your Web-browser has been set to the Figure 3-4. 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- Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will appear, similar to a proxy. Enter ...
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If you select Auto-Detect, the Router will appear as shown in Figure 3-7. The appropriate configuration page will appear as shown below. PPPoE ¾ User Name and Password - Enter the User Name ... what kind of the Auto-Detect function. Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - If the Password is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-6 Choose WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to go on configuring. 4. If...
If you select Auto-Detect, the Router will appear as shown in Figure 3-7. The appropriate configuration page will appear as shown below. PPPoE ¾ User Name and Password - Enter the User Name ... what kind of the Auto-Detect function. Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - If the Password is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-6 Choose WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to go on configuring. 4. If...
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...main computer, type in cmd and press Enter. MAC Clone z If you are visiting the Router from the main computer. 2. It's strongly recommended that you visit and configure the Router from another computer, rather than the main computer, please select No, and then enter the...Address. The MAC will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - MAC Clone ) Note: 1. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will be displayed under Physical Address.(shown in the following figure...
...main computer, type in cmd and press Enter. MAC Clone z If you are visiting the Router from the main computer. 2. It's strongly recommended that you visit and configure the Router from another computer, rather than the main computer, please select No, and then enter the...Address. The MAC will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - MAC Clone ) Note: 1. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will be displayed under Physical Address.(shown in the following figure...
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... - Enter the gateway IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-11. Static IP ¾ IP Address - If your ISP). TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-10 Find MAC Address ¾ If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen...
... - Enter the gateway IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-11. Static IP ¾ IP Address - If your ISP). TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-10 Find MAC Address ¾ If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen...
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...- The same name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of each Router's MAC address). Select any channel width from the drop-down list. ¾ Wireless Network Name - Select your network. It may be enabled or ...be used . This value is not necessary to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of up to Auto, so the AP will be used . TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - The default setting is set to 32 characters....
...- The same name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of each Router's MAC address). Select any channel width from the drop-down list. ¾ Wireless Network Name - Select your network. It may be enabled or ...be used . This value is not necessary to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of up to Auto, so the AP will be used . TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - The default setting is set to 32 characters....
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If you will affect the outcome. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router disabled, the wireless stations will be a good idea to write down the key and all related wireless security settings. It is strongly recommended that upper and lower case keys will see the Finish page as shown ... in Figure 3-14. Please also note the key is something changed on the Wireless page, you choose one of any letters from A to connect the Router without encryption. Click the Finish button to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 6. Click the Finish button to enable security. ¾ WPA-PSK/WPA2-...
If you will affect the outcome. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router disabled, the wireless stations will be a good idea to write down the key and all related wireless security settings. It is strongly recommended that upper and lower case keys will see the Finish page as shown ... in Figure 3-14. Please also note the key is something changed on the Wireless page, you choose one of any letters from A to connect the Router without encryption. Click the Finish button to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 6. Click the Finish button to enable security. ¾ WPA-PSK/WPA2-...
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On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. The detailed explanations for each Web page's key functions and the configuration way. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 4. Configuring the Router This chapter will see the sixteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. All information is read-only. -17-
On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. The detailed explanations for each Web page's key functions and the configuration way. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 4. Configuring the Router This chapter will see the sixteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. All information is read-only. -17-
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TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 4-1 Router Status 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." 4.4 WPS This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by WPS -18-
TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 4-1 Router Status 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." 4.4 WPS This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by WPS -18-