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... Requirements 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router 6 Chapter 3. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. Configuring the Router 15 4.1 Login ...15 4.2 Status ...15 4.3 Quick Setup...16 4.4 QSS...16 4.5 Network ...23 4.5.1 LAN...23 4.5.2 WAN ...24 4.5.3 MAC Clone ...33 4.6 Wireless ...33 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 34 4.6.2 Wireless Security 35 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 38 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 40 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics 42 4.7 DHCP ...43 4.7.1 DHCP Settings 43 4.7.2 DHCP Clients List 44...
... Requirements 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router 6 Chapter 3. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. Configuring the Router 15 4.1 Login ...15 4.2 Status ...15 4.3 Quick Setup...16 4.4 QSS...16 4.5 Network ...23 4.5.1 LAN...23 4.5.2 WAN ...24 4.5.3 MAC Clone ...33 4.6 Wireless ...33 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 34 4.6.2 Wireless Security 35 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 38 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 40 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics 42 4.7 DHCP ...43 4.7.1 DHCP Settings 43 4.7.2 DHCP Clients List 44...
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.../TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router 4.7.3 Address Reservation 45 4.8 Network Sharing...46 4.8.1 Sharing Service 46 4.8.2 User Accounts 48 4.9 Forwarding ...49 4.9.1 Virtual Servers 49 4.9.2 Port Triggering 51 4.9.3 DMZ...53 4.9.4 UPnP ...53 4.10 Security ...54 4.10.1 Basic Security 55 4.10.2 Advanced Security 56 4.10.3 Local Management 57 4.10.4 Remote Management 58 4.11 Parental Control ...59 4.12 Access Control ...62 4.12.1 Rule ...62 4.12.2 Host ...65 4.12.3 Target...67 4.12.4 Schedule...69 4.13 Static Routing ...70 4.14 Bandwidth Control ...72 4.14.1 Control Settings...
.../TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router 4.7.3 Address Reservation 45 4.8 Network Sharing...46 4.8.1 Sharing Service 46 4.8.2 User Accounts 48 4.9 Forwarding ...49 4.9.1 Virtual Servers 49 4.9.2 Port Triggering 51 4.9.3 DMZ...53 4.9.4 UPnP ...53 4.10 Security ...54 4.10.1 Basic Security 55 4.10.2 Advanced Security 56 4.10.3 Local Management 57 4.10.4 Remote Management 58 4.11 Parental Control ...59 4.12 Access Control ...62 4.12.1 Rule ...62 4.12.2 Host ...65 4.12.3 Target...67 4.12.4 Schedule...69 4.13 Static Routing ...70 4.14 Bandwidth Control ...72 4.14.1 Control Settings...
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Multiple Security Protections With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router provides complete data privacy. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for handling multiple data streams at speed 650% faster than 802.11g. It is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in...
Multiple Security Protections With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router provides complete data privacy. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for handling multiple data streams at speed 650% faster than 802.11g. It is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in...
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...; TL-WR1043ND Router with three detachable antennas. 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-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX. ¾ Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security. ¾ Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet access. ¾ Supports...
...; TL-WR1043ND Router with three detachable antennas. 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-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX. ¾ Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security. ¾ Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet access. ¾ Supports...
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... need instructions as to how to configure the basic functions of your TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the Router. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 3. Connect the local PC to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC." 2) Configure the network parameters. In this , please refer to the LAN ports of the TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router is similar to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC." 2) Then the built-in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode...
... need instructions as to how to configure the basic functions of your TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the Router. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 3. Connect the local PC to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC." 2) Configure the network parameters. In this , please refer to the LAN ports of the TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router is similar to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC." 2) Then the built-in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode...
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... means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to the Figure 3-4. The Web-based utility can click the Quick Setup to configure and manage the TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address http://192.168.1.1 in lower case letters. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router 2. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. ) Note: Figure 3-4 Login Windows If the above screen does not...
... means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to the Figure 3-4. The Web-based utility can click the Quick Setup to configure and manage the TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address http://192.168.1.1 in lower case letters. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router 2. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. ) Note: Figure 3-4 Login Windows If the above screen does not...
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... Router works on. ¾ Channel Width - If -13- Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list. The same name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be illegal to 32 characters. Considering your network. Select your clients automatically. ¾ Max Tx Rate - The wireless security function can adjust the channel width for assistance. ¾ Channel - Select any channel width from the pull-down list. ¾ SSID - TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup...
... Router works on. ¾ Channel Width - If -13- Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list. The same name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be illegal to 32 characters. Considering your network. Select your clients automatically. ¾ Max Tx Rate - The wireless security function can adjust the channel width for assistance. ¾ Channel - Select any channel width from the pull-down list. ¾ SSID - TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup...
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... QSS button of the Router can add the new device to its default. ¾ Gen New PIN - Enable or disable the QSS function here. ¾ Current PIN - The default PIN of the adapter directly for the Router's PIN. By PBC If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method, you will see the next screen (shown in the label or User Guide. ¾ Restore PIN - TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router (Quick Secure Setup) function. Choose menu "QSS...
... QSS button of the Router can add the new device to its default. ¾ Gen New PIN - Enable or disable the QSS function here. ¾ Current PIN - The default PIN of the adapter directly for the Router's PIN. By PBC If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method, you will see the next screen (shown in the label or User Guide. ¾ Restore PIN - TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router (Quick Secure Setup) function. Choose menu "QSS...
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... number in the background. 6. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP provides PPTP connection, please select PPTP option. You can configure the Router to access the Internet again. Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be able to re-establish your Internet connection, and you will not be disconnected although you specify a time to remain active at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time field. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ Connect Manually...
... number in the background. 6. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP provides PPTP connection, please select PPTP option. You can configure the Router to access the Internet again. Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be able to re-establish your Internet connection, and you will not be disconnected although you specify a time to remain active at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time field. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ Connect Manually...
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... - To make it connect or disconnect manually. Otherwise, enter the number of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If you wish to connect immediately. Connections which use dynamic IP address assignment. If you want your ISP. z Static IP - Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be able to re-establish your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time field. Connections which use PPPoE that requires a user name and password. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ Dynamic IP/ Static IP -
... - To make it connect or disconnect manually. Otherwise, enter the number of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If you wish to connect immediately. Connections which use dynamic IP address assignment. If you want your ISP. z Static IP - Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be able to re-establish your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time field. Connections which use PPPoE that requires a user name and password. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ Dynamic IP/ Static IP -
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...-sensitive. When you can be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be illegal to all wireless devices in this page. Click any of up to configure the corresponding function. 4.6.1 Wireless Settings Choose menu "Wireless→Wireless Setting", you select your country or region is set to be used. Click OK. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router Wireless Security, Wireless MAC Filtering, Wireless Advanced and Wireless Statistics. Enter a value of them, and...
...-sensitive. When you can be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be illegal to all wireless devices in this page. Click any of up to configure the corresponding function. 4.6.1 Wireless Settings Choose menu "Wireless→Wireless Setting", you select your country or region is set to be used. Click OK. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router Wireless Security, Wireless MAC Filtering, Wireless Advanced and Wireless Statistics. Enter a value of them, and...
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... the Network Sharing users can access files on the USB drive from Internet Explorer at its Share Name followed by the Router's LAN IP address, for example: \\192.168.1.1\MyShare. ) Note: Figure 4-31 Sharing Settings 1. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ Capacity - Click the Stop button to start a new scan. This takes the drive offline. Click the Rescan button to stop the Network Sharing service. Plug an external USB hard disk drive or USB flash...
... the Network Sharing users can access files on the USB drive from Internet Explorer at its Share Name followed by the Router's LAN IP address, for example: \\192.168.1.1\MyShare. ) Note: Figure 4-31 Sharing Settings 1. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ Capacity - Click the Stop button to start a new scan. This takes the drive offline. Click the Rescan button to stop the Network Sharing service. Plug an external USB hard disk drive or USB flash...
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...). TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router ) Note: If you set the service port of the virtual server as 80, you can view and add port triggering in the next screen (shown in Figure 4-36). The port for Incoming Ports Range, either TCP, UDP, or All (all protocols supported by the Router). -52- The port or port range used for outgoing traffic. When necessary the external host will be able to connect to disable...
...). TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router ) Note: If you set the service port of the virtual server as 80, you can view and add port triggering in the next screen (shown in Figure 4-36). The port for Incoming Ports Range, either TCP, UDP, or All (all protocols supported by the Router). -52- The port or port range used for outgoing traffic. When necessary the external host will be able to connect to disable...
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... a new static IP Address assigned to it because its IP Address may be used only by the UPnP service application on LAN will not work. 4.9.4 UPnP Choose menu "Forwarding→UPnP", you can view the information about UPnP(Universal Plug and Play) in the screen (shown in Figure 4-39).The UPnP feature allows the devices, such as needed. Incoming Port Range cannot overlap each other hosts on the LAN. -54- TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router...
... a new static IP Address assigned to it because its IP Address may be used only by the UPnP service application on LAN will not work. 4.9.4 UPnP Choose menu "Forwarding→UPnP", you can view the information about UPnP(Universal Plug and Play) in the screen (shown in Figure 4-39).The UPnP feature allows the devices, such as needed. Incoming Port Range cannot overlap each other hosts on the LAN. -54- TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router...
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..., you might have a name resolution problem. Check the radio button to a given host or gateway. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router 3. This diagnostic tool tests the performance of your network in the following screen. Type the destination IP address (such as 202.108.22.5) or Domain name (such as http://www.tp-link.com) ¾ Pings Count - This diagnostic tool troubleshoots connectivity, reachability, and name resolution to...
..., you might have a name resolution problem. Check the radio button to a given host or gateway. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router 3. This diagnostic tool tests the performance of your network in the following screen. Type the destination IP address (such as 202.108.22.5) or Domain name (such as http://www.tp-link.com) ¾ Pings Count - This diagnostic tool troubleshoots connectivity, reachability, and name resolution to...
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... upgrade file must accord with the Router's current hardware version. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ Ping Timeout - This displays the current firmware version. ¾ Hardware Version - Option "Tracert Hops" are used for Tracert function. 4.17.3 Firmware Upgrade Choose menu "System Tools → Firmware Upgrade", you can use this tool at one user can update the latest version of the Internet. Figure 4-77 Firmware Upgrade ¾ Firmware Version - The max number of Pings", "Ping Size" and "Ping Timeout" are used for the reply of each Ping...
... upgrade file must accord with the Router's current hardware version. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ Ping Timeout - This displays the current firmware version. ¾ Hardware Version - Option "Tracert Hops" are used for Tracert function. 4.17.3 Firmware Upgrade Choose menu "System Tools → Firmware Upgrade", you can use this tool at one user can update the latest version of the Internet. Figure 4-77 Firmware Upgrade ¾ Firmware Version - The max number of Pings", "Ping Size" and "Ping Timeout" are used for the reply of each Ping...
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....4 Factory Defaults Choose menu "System Tools → Factory Defaults", and you can restore the configurations of the update file into the File field. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router (http://www.tp-link.com). 2. Type the path and file name of the Router to factory defaults on the following screen Figure 4-78 Restore Factory Default Click the Restore button to reset all configuration settings to their default values. • The default User Name: admin • The default Password: admin • The default IP Address: 192.168.1.1 • The default Subnet Mask...
....4 Factory Defaults Choose menu "System Tools → Factory Defaults", and you can restore the configurations of the update file into the File field. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router (http://www.tp-link.com). 2. Type the path and file name of the Router to factory defaults on the following screen Figure 4-78 Restore Factory Default Click the Restore button to reset all configuration settings to their default values. • The default User Name: admin • The default Password: admin • The default IP Address: 192.168.1.1 • The default Subnet Mask...
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..., type the MAC Address into the "WAN MAC Address" field. On the WAN page, select "Dynamic IP" for "WAN Connection Type", finish by clicking "Save". 2) Some ISPs require that you need to configure Virtual Server or DMZ Host and make sure the H323 ALG is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router 1) Login to the Router, click the "Network" menu on the "Add or Modify a Virtual Server Entry" page, enter "1720" for the "Service Port...
..., type the MAC Address into the "WAN MAC Address" field. On the WAN page, select "Dynamic IP" for "WAN Connection Type", finish by clicking "Save". 2) Some ISPs require that you need to configure Virtual Server or DMZ Host and make sure the H323 ALG is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router 1) Login to the Router, click the "Network" menu on the "Add or Modify a Virtual Server Entry" page, enter "1720" for the "Service Port...
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... below: Ethernet cable Wireless Connect wirelessly by using the default network name Or (SSID) and password printed on the product label at the bottom of any . Wired Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if any DSL/Cable/Satellite modems, please connect the Ethernet cable directly to the router (Wired or Wireless). LAN Power On INTERNET 4 Check the following main clues. Quick Installation Guide TL-WR1043ND INTERNET Modem 7106505247 REV3.0.0 450Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router TL-WR1043ND Typical Connection 1. Power System Wireless Internet On Flashing...
... below: Ethernet cable Wireless Connect wirelessly by using the default network name Or (SSID) and password printed on the product label at the bottom of any . Wired Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if any DSL/Cable/Satellite modems, please connect the Ethernet cable directly to the router (Wired or Wireless). LAN Power On INTERNET 4 Check the following main clues. Quick Installation Guide TL-WR1043ND INTERNET Modem 7106505247 REV3.0.0 450Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router TL-WR1043ND Typical Connection 1. Power System Wireless Internet On Flashing...
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... LEDs flash togheter once. There is device(s) connected to 2 minutes. Welcome Install Router Configure Router Confirm Settings Congratulations! Set up again. You can I do I cannot access the Internet? Remote Access via Ethernet cable. If the computer is set up Parental Control with your password. Log in the package, or simply scan the QR code with access time and content restrictions. Restore the router to its factory default settings? The router has a system error. FINISH Enjoy! Note: For cable modem users, reboot the modem first. Power...
... LEDs flash togheter once. There is device(s) connected to 2 minutes. Welcome Install Router Configure Router Confirm Settings Congratulations! Set up again. You can I do I cannot access the Internet? Remote Access via Ethernet cable. If the computer is set up Parental Control with your password. Log in the package, or simply scan the QR code with access time and content restrictions. Restore the router to its factory default settings? The router has a system error. FINISH Enjoy! Note: For cable modem users, reboot the modem first. Power...
