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...South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router Model No.: TL-WR2543ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the ...normative documents EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009 Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
...South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router Model No.: TL-WR2543ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the ...normative documents EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009 Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ DC Power Adapter for TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band 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 are ...
TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ DC Power Adapter for TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band 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 are ...
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...for choosing the TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router. 1.1 Overview of the Router The TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can fully meet the need of this guide to 450Mbps wireless connection with virtually all the Router's functions. - 3 - Incredible Speed The TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router provides up...
...for choosing the TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router. 1.1 Overview of the Router The TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can fully meet the need of this guide to 450Mbps wireless connection with virtually all the Router's functions. - 3 - Incredible Speed The TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router provides up...
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TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR2543ND mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band 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 450Mbps. ¾ One 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation ... access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet access. ¾ Works in 2.4GHz or 5GHz radio bands, doubling your network capability. ¾ Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host. ¾ Supports UPnP, ...
TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR2543ND mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band 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 450Mbps. ¾ One 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation ... access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet access. ¾ Works in 2.4GHz or 5GHz radio bands, doubling your network capability. ¾ Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host. ¾ Supports UPnP, ...
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... is an active device linked to the network by WPS Flash function. Off The wireless function is disabled. This process will last in the first 2 minutes. Off The wireless function is disabled. Flashing The wireless function is no activity. Flashing There is off. On A wireless device has been successfully added to right). TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The...
... is an active device linked to the network by WPS Flash function. Off The wireless function is disabled. This process will last in the first 2 minutes. Off The wireless function is disabled. Flashing The wireless function is no activity. Flashing There is off. On A wireless device has been successfully added to right). TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The...
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... (LAN): These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to the local PC(s). ¾ WPS: If you have client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router. ¾ ON/OFF: The switch for about 5 ..."System Tools → Factory Defaults" page in the Router's Web-based Utility. 2) Use the Factory Default Reset button: With the Router powered on the rear panel (View from slow-flash. TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router ) Note: After a device is successfully added to the...
... (LAN): These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to the local PC(s). ¾ WPS: If you have client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router. ¾ ON/OFF: The switch for about 5 ..."System Tools → Factory Defaults" page in the Router's Web-based Utility. 2) Use the Factory Default Reset button: With the Router powered on the rear panel (View from slow-flash. TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router ) Note: After a device is successfully added to the...
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TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router Router and client devices and automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network. ¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data. - 7 -
TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router Router and client devices and automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network. ¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data. - 7 -
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... please contact your PC is usually at the center of the antenna. Don't forget to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One DSL/Cable... Environment Requirements ¾ Place the Router in Figure 2-1. (If you have the wireless NIC and want to pull out the power plug and keep your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. The best place is connected to the following steps. TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 2.
... please contact your PC is usually at the center of the antenna. Don't forget to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One DSL/Cable... Environment Requirements ¾ Place the Router in Figure 2-1. (If you have the wireless NIC and want to pull out the power plug and keep your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. The best place is connected to the following steps. TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 2.
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Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. The Router will start to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation - 9 - Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. ) Note: TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router If you want to use the Router to share files or printer, plug the USB storage device to the USB port or connect the printer to the Router with a matching cable. 6.
Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. The Router will start to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation - 9 - Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. ) Note: TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router If you want to use the Router to share files or printer, plug the USB storage device to the USB port or connect the printer to the Router with a matching cable. 6.
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...to Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router has been established well. Then the built-in DHCP server will show you how to configure the basic functions of your 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The...http://tplinklogin.net and the default Subnet Mask is similar to verify the network connection between your PC and the Router. TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 3. The following method: Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in the command prompt to the Figure 3-1, ...
...to Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router has been established well. Then the built-in DHCP server will show you how to configure the basic functions of your 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The...http://tplinklogin.net and the default Subnet Mask is similar to verify the network connection between your PC and the Router. TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router Chapter 3. The following method: Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in the command prompt to the Figure 3-1, ...
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...TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-2 Failure result of LAN ports which you can be lit. 2. Is the default LAN IP of the Router correct? ) Note: If the LAN IP of the modem connected with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. - 11 - Is the connection between your PC and the Router..., you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC's adapter should be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with your...
...TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-2 Failure result of LAN ports which you can be lit. 2. Is the default LAN IP of the Router correct? ) Note: If the LAN IP of the modem connected with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. - 11 - Is the connection between your PC and the Router..., you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC's adapter should be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with your...
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TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router 1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default domain name http://tplinklogin.net in lower case letters. Enter admin for ... a proxy. Figure 3-4 Login Windows ) Note: If the above screen does not pop up, it . 2. After successfully log in the screen that your Router. - 12 - Figure 3-3 Log in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to finish it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to Figure 3-4.
TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router 1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default domain name http://tplinklogin.net in lower case letters. Enter admin for ... a proxy. Figure 3-4 Login Windows ) Note: If the above screen does not pop up, it . 2. After successfully log in the screen that your Router. - 12 - Figure 3-3 Log in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to finish it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to Figure 3-4.
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... will automatically detect the connection type your ISP provides, you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. It's recommended that you select Auto-Detect, the Router will appear as shown in Figure 3-6. If you make use of connection type your ISP provides. Click Next, and...
... will automatically detect the connection type your ISP provides, you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. It's recommended that you select Auto-Detect, the Router will appear as shown in Figure 3-6. If you make use of connection type your ISP provides. Click Next, and...
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...to share the Internet, the ISP may not recognize the new MAC address of the computer to clone the MAC address of the router and will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. Enter the password again to a unique piece of your computer when you have difficulty.... ¾ Confirm Password - Some ISPs will register the MAC address of hardware for the first time via the cable/ADSL modem they offered. TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - If you access the Internet for identification. Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Therefore, it is a 12-digit code assigned...
...to share the Internet, the ISP may not recognize the new MAC address of the computer to clone the MAC address of the router and will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. Enter the password again to a unique piece of your computer when you have difficulty.... ¾ Confirm Password - Some ISPs will register the MAC address of hardware for the first time via the cable/ADSL modem they offered. TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - If you access the Internet for identification. Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Therefore, it is a 12-digit code assigned...
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... the main computer's MAC, please go to Start > Run on your main computer, type in the following figure) Figure 3-11 Find MAC Address - 15 - TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - At the command prompt, enter ipconfig/all and press Enter. MAC Clone z If you visit and configure the...
... the main computer's MAC, please go to Start > Run on your main computer, type in the following figure) Figure 3-11 Find MAC Address - 15 - TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - At the command prompt, enter ipconfig/all and press Enter. MAC Clone z If you visit and configure the...
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... with the Gateway address which is usually 255.255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway - If your ISP). Enter the DNS Server IP address into this field. 5. TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router 3) If the connection type detected is used for the WAN IP address. Your ISP will appear as seen by external users on the Internet (including...
... with the Gateway address which is usually 255.255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway - If your ISP). Enter the DNS Server IP address into this field. 5. TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router 3) If the connection type detected is used for the WAN IP address. Your ISP will appear as seen by external users on the Internet (including...
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... default SSID is case-sensitive. It may be assigned to be used. TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - Considering your region from the drop-down list. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Router can be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of up to enable...
... default SSID is case-sensitive. It may be assigned to be used. TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - Considering your region from the drop-down list. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Router can be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of up to enable...
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... if you choose one of your clients automatically. ¾ Channel - It is set to change the wireless channel unless you are 802.11n. 11bg mixed - TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ Band - Two options are only browsing the web use the 2.4GHz band to connect to enable security. ¾ WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - Select only if all of...
... if you choose one of your clients automatically. ¾ Channel - It is set to change the wireless channel unless you are 802.11n. 11bg mixed - TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router ¾ Band - Two options are only browsing the web use the 2.4GHz band to connect to enable security. ¾ WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - Select only if all of...
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... from A to Z, the length should be between 8 and 63 characters. It would also be a good idea to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 6. If you don't make your wireless configuration take effect and finish the Quick Setup. Finish - 19 - For advanced settings, please refer to write down the key and ... and lower case keys will then see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-15. Click the Finish button to make any change ! TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router For ASCII, the key can be made up of any numbers from 0 to 9 and any letters from A to F, the length should...
... from A to Z, the length should be between 8 and 63 characters. It would also be a good idea to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 6. If you don't make your wireless configuration take effect and finish the Quick Setup. Finish - 19 - For advanced settings, please refer to write down the key and ... and lower case keys will then see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-15. Click the Finish button to make any change ! TL-WR2543ND 450Mbps Dual-Band Wireless N Gigabit Router For ASCII, the key can be made up of any numbers from 0 to 9 and any letters from A to F, the length should...