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Conventions The router or TL-WR543G mentioned in your box: ¾ One TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router ¾ One AC power Adapter for TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router ¾ One Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router without any of ...are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. Package contents The following contents should be found in this guide stands for TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains ...
Conventions The router or TL-WR543G mentioned in your box: ¾ One TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router ¾ One AC power Adapter for TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router ¾ One Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router without any of ...are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. Package contents The following contents should be found in this guide stands for TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains ...
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... 4.1 Login ...13 4.2 Status...13 4.3 Quick Setup ...14 4.4 Operation Mode 14 4.5 Network...15 4.5.1 LAN ...15 4.5.2 WAN...16 4.5.3 MAC Clone ...26 4.6 Wireless ...27 4.6.1 Wireless Settings ...27 4.6.2 Advanced Settings 33 4.6.3 Site Survey ...33 4.6.4 MAC Filtering ...34 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics 37 4.7 DHCP...38 4.7.1 DHCP Settings...38 4.7.2 DHCP Clients List 39 4.7.3 Address Reservation 39 4.8 Forwarding...40 4.8.1 Virtual Servers ...40...
... 4.1 Login ...13 4.2 Status...13 4.3 Quick Setup ...14 4.4 Operation Mode 14 4.5 Network...15 4.5.1 LAN ...15 4.5.2 WAN...16 4.5.3 MAC Clone ...26 4.6 Wireless ...27 4.6.1 Wireless Settings ...27 4.6.2 Advanced Settings 33 4.6.3 Site Survey ...33 4.6.4 MAC Filtering ...34 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics 37 4.7 DHCP...38 4.7.1 DHCP Settings...38 4.7.2 DHCP Clients List 39 4.7.3 Address Reservation 39 4.8 Forwarding...40 4.8.1 Virtual Servers ...40...
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...tested in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. The TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router provides 2 operation modes for sensitive data secure transmission. The TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router provides flexible access control in real time. It also...manage. In the most attentive wireless security, the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router provides multiple protection measures. It has built-in China. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router. 1.1 Overview ...
...tested in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. The TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router provides 2 operation modes for sensitive data secure transmission. The TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router provides flexible access control in real time. It also...manage. In the most attentive wireless security, the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router provides multiple protection measures. It has built-in China. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router. 1.1 Overview ...
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LED Explanation: Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch - 2 - TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide ¾ Supports Port-based QoS. ¾ Output transmit power adjustable. ¾ Supports enabling/disabling the function of eXtended Range... and firmware upgrade. ¾ Supports Web management. ¾ Detachable Antenna (reverse SMA connector). 1.3 Panel Layout 1.3.1 The Front Panel The front panel of the TL-WR543G consists of the router. View from left to indicate connections. Table 2-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of several LED indicators, which is designed...
LED Explanation: Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch - 2 - TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide ¾ Supports Port-based QoS. ¾ Output transmit power adjustable. ¾ Supports enabling/disabling the function of eXtended Range... and firmware upgrade. ¾ Supports Web management. ¾ Detachable Antenna (reverse SMA connector). 1.3 Panel Layout 1.3.1 The Front Panel The front panel of the TL-WR543G consists of the router. View from left to indicate connections. Table 2-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of several LED indicators, which is designed...
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... activity Flashing There is an active device linked to the corresponding port 1.3.2 The Rear Panel The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right). ¾ AC power socket: Please use the power adapter which is supplied with the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router only, the use of...
... activity Flashing There is an active device linked to the corresponding port 1.3.2 The Rear Panel The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right). ¾ AC power socket: Please use the power adapter which is supplied with the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router only, the use of...
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...WAN port on each Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports on the router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Chapter 2 Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Each PC in the LAN needs a working Ethernet ... upright is usually near a heater or heating vent ¾ Do not cluttered or crowded. There should connect your PC to use wireless function, you have the wireless NIC and want your broadband service successfully. Adjust the direction of the router ¾ Well ventilated (especially if it if you connect...
...WAN port on each Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports on the router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Chapter 2 Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Each PC in the LAN needs a working Ethernet ... upright is usually near a heater or heating vent ¾ Do not cluttered or crowded. There should connect your PC to use wireless function, you have the wireless NIC and want your broadband service successfully. Adjust the direction of the router ¾ Well ventilated (especially if it if you connect...
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TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router - 6 -
TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router - 6 -
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... address) ¾ Obtain an IP address automatically 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for description in Figure 3-1, the connection between your TL-WR543G Wireless AP Client Router. These values can access the Internet via the router immediately after successfully configuring. 3.1 TCP/IP configuration The default IP address...as you should configure it. Then turn on your network, you desire, as to how to configure the basic functions of the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router is 255.255.255.0. Figure 3-1 Success result of the router. This chapter describes how to do this guide...
... address) ¾ Obtain an IP address automatically 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for description in Figure 3-1, the connection between your TL-WR543G Wireless AP Client Router. These values can access the Internet via the router immediately after successfully configuring. 3.1 TCP/IP configuration The default IP address...as you should configure it. Then turn on your network, you desire, as to how to configure the basic functions of the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router is 255.255.255.0. Figure 3-1 Success result of the router. This chapter describes how to do this guide...
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... field of Web browser. Figure 3-3 Login the router After a moment, a login window will appear similar to that your PC has not connected to the router. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure 3-2, it is easy to configure and manage the... Wireless AP Client Router. Connect to on the router and LEDs on your PC's IP address must be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser. Is the connection between your PC and the router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN port which you link to the router ...
... field of Web browser. Figure 3-3 Login the router After a moment, a login window will appear similar to that your PC has not connected to the router. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure 3-2, it is easy to configure and manage the... Wireless AP Client Router. Connect to on the router and LEDs on your PC's IP address must be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser. Is the connection between your PC and the router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN port which you link to the router ...
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...link on the left of the main menu and the Quick Setup screen will appear, shown in the screen that your WISP's support. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup Click Next, and then Choose Operation mode page will appear. In AP client router mode, it can access the Internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. - 9 - TL-WR543G 54M Wireless...router supports two mode operation modes for multi-user to a proxy. If the User Name and Password are correct, you can access the Internet wirelessly by your Web-browser has been set to access the Internet: AP client router and AP router. In AP router mode, it can configure...
...link on the left of the main menu and the Quick Setup screen will appear, shown in the screen that your WISP's support. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup Click Next, and then Choose Operation mode page will appear. In AP client router mode, it can access the Internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. - 9 - TL-WR543G 54M Wireless...router supports two mode operation modes for multi-user to a proxy. If the User Name and Password are correct, you can access the Internet wirelessly by your Web-browser has been set to access the Internet: AP client router and AP router. In AP router mode, it can configure...
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... router will appear, shown in Figure 3-8: Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Enter the IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - Click Next to the Internet. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Click Next, and then Choose WAN Connection Type page will see this process, please contact your ISP. These fields are...
... router will appear, shown in Figure 3-8: Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Enter the IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - Click Next to the Internet. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Click Next, and then Choose WAN Connection Type page will see this process, please contact your ISP. These fields are...
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... can configure the following wireless parameters: ¾ Wireless Radio - You will appear below. Finish - 11 - This value is TP-LINK. These settings are only for basic wireless parameters, for advanced settings, please refer to Section 4.6: "Wireless." ) Note: The change of up and wireless stations will not be ... other than one of those specified in use. The default SSID is case-sensitive. It may be used . ¾ Mode - TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide ¾ Default Gateway - Indicates the current mode 54Mbps (802.11g), 11Mbps (802.11b). This field ...
... can configure the following wireless parameters: ¾ Wireless Radio - You will appear below. Finish - 11 - This value is TP-LINK. These settings are only for basic wireless parameters, for advanced settings, please refer to Section 4.6: "Wireless." ) Note: The change of up and wireless stations will not be ... other than one of those specified in use. The default SSID is case-sensitive. It may be used . ¾ Mode - TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide ¾ Default Gateway - Indicates the current mode 54Mbps (802.11g), 11Mbps (802.11b). This field ...
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TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide After finishing all configurations of basic network parameters, please click Finish button to exit this Quick Setup. - 12 -
TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide After finishing all configurations of basic network parameters, please click Finish button to exit this Quick Setup. - 12 -
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...address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS server and WAN connection type. The eleven main menus are: Status, Quick Setup, Operation Mode, Network, Wireless, DHCP, Forwarding, Security, Static Routing, DDNS and System Tools. All information is chosen as the WAN connection type, the Disconnect button will be... reset. - 13 - If you have not connected to the Internet, just click Connect to the WAN port of the main menus. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Chapter 4 Configuring the Router This chapter describes each Web page key's function are listed below. 4.2 Status The...
...address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS server and WAN connection type. The eleven main menus are: Status, Quick Setup, Operation Mode, Network, Wireless, DHCP, Forwarding, Security, Static Routing, DDNS and System Tools. All information is chosen as the WAN connection type, the Disconnect button will be... reset. - 13 - If you have not connected to the Internet, just click Connect to the WAN port of the main menus. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Chapter 4 Configuring the Router This chapter describes each Web page key's function are listed below. 4.2 Status The...
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TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Figure 4-1 Router Status 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to save your want. Click Save to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." 4.4 Operation Mode The router supports two operation modes, AP Client Router and AP Router. Please select one your choice. (The default mode is AP Client Router). Figure 4-2: - 14 -
TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Figure 4-1 Router Status 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to save your want. Click Save to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." 4.4 Operation Mode The router supports two operation modes, AP Client Router and AP Router. Please select one your choice. (The default mode is AP Client Router). Figure 4-2: - 14 -
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...Router: In this mode, the device enables multi-user to WISP, the Wireless port works as a WAN port in dotted-decimal notation (factory default: 192.168.1.1). - 15 - Figure 4-4 LAN ¾ MAC Address - TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Figure 4-2 Operation Mode ¾ AP Client Router...: In this mode, the device enables multi-user to ISP through Wireless port. The value can be changed. ¾ IP Address - While ...
...Router: In this mode, the device enables multi-user to WISP, the Wireless port works as a WAN port in dotted-decimal notation (factory default: 192.168.1.1). - 15 - Figure 4-4 LAN ¾ MAC Address - TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Figure 4-2 Operation Mode ¾ AP Client Router...: In this mode, the device enables multi-user to ISP through Wireless port. The value can be changed. ¾ IP Address - While ...
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....0 as follows (Figure 4-5): Figure 4-5 WAN - Click the Release button to obtain the correct information. 1. The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for the Internet. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide ¾ Subnet Mask - If you are not sure which connection type you are given a user name and a password, please select...
....0 as follows (Figure 4-5): Figure 4-5 WAN - Click the Release button to obtain the correct information. 1. The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for the Internet. TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide ¾ Subnet Mask - If you are not sure which connection type you are given a user name and a password, please select...
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TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide is 255.255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway - (Optional) Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ...
TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide is 255.255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway - (Optional) Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ...
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...: Only when you have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is visiting the Internet continually in minutes that you want your Internet connection terminates. You can configure the router to access the Internet again. PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide 3. Enter the start time in...
...: Only when you have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is visiting the Internet continually in minutes that you want your Internet connection terminates. You can configure the router to access the Internet again. PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide 3. Enter the start time in...
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... should not be done unless you are sure it is usually fine. The router will then appear: Figure 4-8 PPPoE Advanced Settings ¾ Packet MTU - TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be configured unless you are sure it is 0, you can input the value between seconds...
... should not be done unless you are sure it is usually fine. The router will then appear: Figure 4-8 PPPoE Advanced Settings ¾ Packet MTU - TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be configured unless you are sure it is 0, you can input the value between seconds...