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... for an uncontrolled environment. Full implementation planned 2012 Italy None If used for outdoor use and public service France Outdoor use limited to only Mobile Configurations. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for indoor applications Note: Please don't use the product...
... for an uncontrolled environment. Full implementation planned 2012 Italy None If used for outdoor use and public service France Outdoor use limited to only Mobile Configurations. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for indoor applications Note: Please don't use the product...
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... ...4 1.4.1 The Front Panel 4 1.4.2 The Rear Panel 5 Chapter 2. 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...
... ...4 1.4.1 The Front Panel 4 1.4.2 The Rear Panel 5 Chapter 2. 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...
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TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router 4.17.5 Backup & Restore 83 4.17.6 Reboot ...84 4.17.7 Password...85 4.17.8 System Log...85 4.17.9 Statistics ...87 Appendix A: FAQ ...90 Appendix B: Configuring the PCs 95 Appendix C: Specifications ...99 Appendix D: Glossary...100 III
TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router 4.17.5 Backup & Restore 83 4.17.6 Reboot ...84 4.17.7 Password...85 4.17.8 System Log...85 4.17.9 Statistics ...87 Appendix A: FAQ ...90 Appendix B: Configuring the PCs 95 Appendix C: Specifications ...99 Appendix D: Glossary...100 III
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...the connection between your PC. Connect the local PC to the LAN ports of the TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router is similar to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC." 2) Configure the network parameters. If you can run the Ping command in the following example is 192... TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 3. And then you need instructions as to how to verify the network connection between 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. Now, you can configure the...
...the connection between your PC. Connect the local PC to the LAN ports of the TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router is similar to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC." 2) Configure the network parameters. If you can run the Ping command in the following example is 192... TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 3. And then you need instructions as to how to verify the network connection between 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. Now, you can configure the...
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... Windows If the above screen does not pop-up, it is 192.168.1.1, your Web-browser has been set to configure and manage the TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router 2. Go to finish it. 2. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of 192...
... Windows If the above screen does not pop-up, it is 192.168.1.1, your Web-browser has been set to configure and manage the TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router 2. Go to finish it. 2. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of 192...
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... is PPPoE, the next screen will appear, shown in Figure 3-7. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. 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 you make use of connection type your ISP provides.
... is PPPoE, the next screen will appear, shown in Figure 3-7. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. 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 you make use of connection type your ISP provides.
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TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ User Name and Password - Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Static IP ¾ IP Address - If you can go on the Internet (including your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. Click Next to continue, the Wireless...field. 5. Enter the gateway IP address into this process, please contact your ISP. Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as seen by your ISP....
TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ User Name and Password - Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Static IP ¾ IP Address - If you can go on the Internet (including your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. Click Next to continue, the Wireless...field. 5. Enter the gateway IP address into this process, please contact your ISP. Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as seen by your ISP....
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...sensitive, this option, wireless security configuration will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-10. You can be made up of any numbers 0 to 9 and any letters A to Z, the length should be a good idea to connect the Router without encryption. These settings...Quick Setup. If you don't make your wireless configuration to enable security. ¾ WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - z PSK Password - Click the Next button. Finish If there are only for basic wireless parameters. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router disabled, the wireless stations will affect the outcome. It would...
...sensitive, this option, wireless security configuration will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-10. You can be made up of any numbers 0 to 9 and any letters A to Z, the length should be a good idea to connect the Router without encryption. These settings...Quick Setup. If you don't make your wireless configuration to enable security. ¾ WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - z PSK Password - Click the Next button. Finish If there are only for basic wireless parameters. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router disabled, the wireless stations will affect the outcome. It would...
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All information is read-only. -15- On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. Configuring the Router This chapter will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. 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-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 4.
All information is read-only. -15- On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. Configuring the Router This chapter will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. 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-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 4.
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... do the corresponding configuration of the Router can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and Router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. ) Note: To build a successful connection by clicking this button, and then 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...
... do the corresponding configuration of the Router can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and Router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. ) Note: To build a successful connection by clicking this button, and then 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...
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The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Method Two: Step 1: Press the QSS button on my access point in the configuration utility of the Router. Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Push the button on the front panel of the QSS as below, and click Next. -18- Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen appears.
The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Method Two: Step 1: Press the QSS button on my access point in the configuration utility of the Router. Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Push the button on the front panel of the QSS as below, and click Next. -18- Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen appears.
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Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration. The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Method Three: Step 1: Keep the default QSS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 4-2, then the following screen will appear. -19-
Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration. The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Method Three: Step 1: Keep the default QSS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 4-2, then the following screen will appear. -19-
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Step 3: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Push the button on my access point in two minutes and click Connect. Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration. -20- Step 4: The QSS Configuration Screen of the QSS as below, and click Next. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 4-3 Add A New Device Step 2: Choose Press the button of the new device in the configuration utility of Wireless Adapter Wait for a while until the next screen appears.
Step 3: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Push the button on my access point in two minutes and click Connect. Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration. -20- Step 4: The QSS Configuration Screen of the QSS as below, and click Next. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 4-3 Add A New Device Step 2: Choose Press the button of the new device in the configuration utility of Wireless Adapter Wait for a while until the next screen appears.
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... Next. -21- Method One: Enter the PIN into my access point or a registrar in the configuration utility of the QSS as Enabled and click the Add device button in the above figure. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router The QSS Configuration Screen of the wireless adapter in the field behind PIN in Figure 4-2, then the following two methods.
... Next. -21- Method One: Enter the PIN into my access point or a registrar in the configuration utility of the QSS as Enabled and click the Add device button in the above figure. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router The QSS Configuration Screen of the wireless adapter in the field behind PIN in Figure 4-2, then the following two methods.
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... 16952898 as the above figure shown. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router ) Note: The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter In this example, the default PIN code of the Router into the field behind Access Point PIN. Then click Next. Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Enter a PIN from my Router Step 1: Get the Current PIN code...
... 16952898 as the above figure shown. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router ) Note: The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter In this example, the default PIN code of the Router into the field behind Access Point PIN. Then click Next. Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Enter a PIN from my Router Step 1: Get the Current PIN code...
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... (shown in its label or the QSS configuration screen as below. You will light green all the time if the device has been successfully added to the network. The status LED on the screen as Figure 4-2. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router ) Note: The default PIN code of ...the LAN on the Router will see the following screen when the new device successfully connected to the network. ) Note: a....
... (shown in its label or the QSS configuration screen as below. You will light green all the time if the device has been successfully added to the network. The status LED on the screen as Figure 4-2. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router ) Note: The default PIN code of ...the LAN on the Router will see the following screen when the new device successfully connected to the network. ) Note: a....
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... notation (factory default: 192.168.1.1). ¾ Subnet Mask - If your ISP. Click the Renew button to login the Router. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ MAC Address - The physical address of the Router, as seen from your ISP provides the DHCP service, please choose Dynamic IP type, and the... Router will change the IP Address of your ISP, including IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, etc. If you change accordingly at the same time,while the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will not take effect until they are re-configured. 4.5.2 WAN ...
... notation (factory default: 192.168.1.1). ¾ Subnet Mask - If your ISP. Click the Renew button to login the Router. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ MAC Address - The physical address of the Router, as seen from your ISP provides the DHCP service, please choose Dynamic IP type, and the... Router will change the IP Address of your ISP, including IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, etc. If you change accordingly at the same time,while the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will not take effect until they are re-configured. 4.5.2 WAN ...
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...will the Time-based Connecting function can be terminated although you attempt to Max Idle Time, since some advanced configurations, please click the Advanced button, and the page shown in HH:MM format). ) Note: Only when ...TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ Connect on Demand mode. The Internet connection can be terminated automatically after a specified inactivity period and re-established when you attempt to access the Internet again. The default MTU size is "1480" bytes, which is not -27- You can click the Connect/ Disconnect button to have configured...
...will the Time-based Connecting function can be terminated although you attempt to Max Idle Time, since some advanced configurations, please click the Advanced button, and the page shown in HH:MM format). ) Note: Only when ...TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ Connect on Demand mode. The Internet connection can be terminated automatically after a specified inactivity period and re-established when you attempt to access the Internet again. The default MTU size is "1480" bytes, which is not -27- You can click the Connect/ Disconnect button to have configured...
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...the following DNS servers" check box and enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation. ¾ Detect Online Interval - Click the Save button to the Router during login, please click "Use IP address specified by ISP" check box and enter the IP address provided by your settings. 4. In most cases, ... unless required by your ISP in dotted-decimal notation of your ISP provides BigPond Cable (or Heart Beat Signal) connection, please select BigPond Cable. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router recommended that you should not be configured unless you are sure it as well.
...the following DNS servers" check box and enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation. ¾ Detect Online Interval - Click the Save button to the Router during login, please click "Use IP address specified by ISP" check box and enter the IP address provided by your settings. 4. In most cases, ... unless required by your ISP in dotted-decimal notation of your ISP provides BigPond Cable (or Heart Beat Signal) connection, please select BigPond Cable. TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router recommended that you should not be configured unless you are sure it as well.
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...TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 4-11 L2TP Settings ¾ User Name/Password - If your Internet connection has been terminated due to disconnect from your ISP. Choose either as you want to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. You can configure the Router... to inactivity, Connect on Demand - If you attempt to connect immediately. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your Internet connection after the Router is disconnected.
...TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 4-11 L2TP Settings ¾ User Name/Password - If your Internet connection has been terminated due to disconnect from your ISP. Choose either as you want to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. You can configure the Router... to inactivity, Connect on Demand - If you attempt to connect immediately. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your Internet connection after the Router is disconnected.