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...1, 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... 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.
...1, 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... 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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..., WPA-PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router provides complete data privacy. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators ....11g. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview of 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. Simple Installation Since the Router is compatible...
..., WPA-PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router provides complete data privacy. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators ....11g. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview of 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. Simple Installation Since the Router is compatible...
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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... 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. -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... 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. -3-
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... LEDs description -4- A wireless device failed to be added to right). The Wireless function is enabled. The Wireless function is disabled. The Router is off. 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 ... Flash Indication Power is initializing or maybe has a system error. The Router has a system error. A storage device or printer has connected to the network by WPS function. A wireless device is a device linked to the corresponding port.
... LEDs description -4- A wireless device failed to be added to right). The Wireless function is enabled. The Wireless function is disabled. The Router is off. 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 ... Flash Indication Power is initializing or maybe has a system error. The Router has a system error. A storage device or printer has connected to the network by WPS function. A wireless device is a device linked to the corresponding port.
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... 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 can press this button to quickly establish ... to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep on /off . 2. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router ) Note: 1. After a device is where you will turn off the wireless radio. Pressing the Wireless On/Off button for about 5 minutes and then turn on for two seconds will connect ...
... 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 can press this button to quickly establish ... to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep on /off . 2. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router ) Note: 1. After a device is where you will turn off the wireless radio. Pressing the Wireless On/Off button for about 5 minutes and then turn on for two seconds will connect ...
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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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Power off your ISP. Adjust the direction of any problem, please contact your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. Normally, upright is connected to the Internet through the broadband service successfully. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 2. The place must accord with RJ45 connectors ¾ TCP/IP protocol on each Switch/Hub in your hands...
Power off your ISP. Adjust the direction of any problem, please contact your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. Normally, upright is connected to the Internet through the broadband service successfully. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 2. The place must accord with RJ45 connectors ¾ TCP/IP protocol on each Switch/Hub in your hands...
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The Router will start to work automatically. 7. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router electrical outlet. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router -8-
The Router will start to work automatically. 7. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router electrical outlet. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router -8-
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Now, you how to configure the basic functions of your TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default domain name of the Router is http://tplinklogin.net and the default Subnet Mask is similar to do this guide, we use all ... can run the Ping command in Windows 2000 OS. If you need instructions as you can configure the IP address for the PC. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 3. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.0.1, and then press Enter. ¾ If the result displayed is in...
Now, you how to configure the basic functions of your TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default domain name of the Router is http://tplinklogin.net and the default Subnet Mask is similar to do this guide, we use all ... can run the Ping command in Windows 2000 OS. If you need instructions as you can configure the IP address for the PC. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 3. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.0.1, and then press Enter. ¾ If the result displayed is in...
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... Enter. 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it is 192.168.0.1, your PC and the Router, you link to configure and manage the TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router. Therefore, in the address field of 192.168.0.2 ~ 192.168.0.254. 3. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct? ) Note...
... Enter. 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it is 192.168.0.1, your PC and the Router, you link to configure and manage the TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router. Therefore, in the address field of 192.168.0.2 ~ 192.168.0.254. 3. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct? ) Note...
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... your Web-browser has been set to a proxy. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will appear, similar to finish it means that your Router. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. ) Note: Figure 3-4 Login Windows If the above screen does not pop up, it . 2. Go ... Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to the Figure 3-4. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. 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-
... your Web-browser has been set to a proxy. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will appear, similar to finish it means that your Router. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. ) Note: Figure 3-4 Login Windows If the above screen does not pop up, it . 2. Go ... Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to the Figure 3-4. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. 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-
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... appear as shown below. The appropriate configuration page will be displayed when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the Router. ¾ If the connection type detected is different from the Confirm Password, the screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-7.... Password provided by your ISP provides. Click OK, and re-enter the Password and Confirm Password. -12- 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...
... appear as shown below. The appropriate configuration page will be displayed when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the Router. ¾ If the connection type detected is different from the Confirm Password, the screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-7.... Password provided by your ISP provides. Click OK, and re-enter the Password and Confirm Password. -12- 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...
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... the command prompt, enter ipconfig/all and press Enter. MAC Clone ) Note: 1. The MAC will appear as shown in the field WAN MAC Address. 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 cmd and press Enter...
... the command prompt, enter ipconfig/all and press Enter. MAC Clone ) Note: 1. The MAC will appear as shown in the field WAN MAC Address. 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 cmd and press Enter...
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... the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - Enter the IP address into the box if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - Static IP ¾ IP Address - 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 will appear as shown in Figure 3-12. -14...
... the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - Enter the IP address into the box if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - Static IP ¾ IP Address - 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 will appear as shown in Figure 3-12. -14...
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...wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of those specified in your clients. ¾ Max Tx Rate - If your country or region is not listed, please contact your wireless network security, the default SSID is not necessary to 32 characters. The wireless security function can be TP... the same as test. ¾ Region - The default channel is automatic, which the Router works on. ¾ Channel Width - If -15- Enter a value of the Router through this field. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - It may be enabled or disabled.
...wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of those specified in your clients. ¾ Max Tx Rate - If your country or region is not listed, please contact your wireless network security, the default SSID is not necessary to 32 characters. The wireless security function can be TP... the same as test. ¾ Region - The default channel is automatic, which the Router works on. ¾ Channel Width - If -15- Enter a value of the Router through this field. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - It may be enabled or disabled.
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TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router disabled, the wireless stations will affect the outcome. It is strongly recommended that upper and lower case keys will be a good idea to write down the key and all related wireless security settings. You can be made up of following options to ... from 0 to 9 and letters from A to connect the Router without encryption. Click the Next button. Click the Finish button to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 6. Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - Select WPA based on the Wireless page, you will then see the Finish page as shown in...
TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router disabled, the wireless stations will affect the outcome. It is strongly recommended that upper and lower case keys will be a good idea to write down the key and all related wireless security settings. You can be made up of following options to ... from 0 to 9 and letters from A to connect the Router without encryption. Click the Next button. Click the Finish button to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 6. Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - Select WPA based on the Wireless page, you will then see the Finish page as shown in...
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The detailed explanations for each Web page's key functions and the configuration way. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you will see the sixteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. All information is read-only. -17- Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 4.
The detailed explanations for each Web page's key functions and the configuration way. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you will see the sixteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. All information is read-only. -17- Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 4.
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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-