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Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ One TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router ¾ One Power Adapter for TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor.
Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ One TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router ¾ One Power Adapter for TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor.
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... the same time in real time. It is supported and friendly help messages are provided for choosing the TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router. 1.1 Overview of up to 855.36m tested in China. It has built-in this guide stands for Port Triggering needs, and remote management and log so that parents or network administrators can...
... the same time in real time. It is supported and friendly help messages are provided for choosing the TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router. 1.1 Overview of up to 855.36m tested in China. It has built-in this guide stands for Port Triggering needs, and remote management and log so that parents or network administrators can...
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TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide 1.3 Features ¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u standards. ¾ 1 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, 4 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX. ¾ Adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ and 108M Super G™ wireless... restricted access policies based on time of day for children or staff. ¾ Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List). ¾ Supports Flow Statistics. ¾ Supports ICMP-FLOOD, UDP-FLOOD, and TCP-SYN-FLOOD ...
TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide 1.3 Features ¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u standards. ¾ 1 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, 4 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX. ¾ Adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ and 108M Super G™ wireless... restricted access policies based on time of day for children or staff. ¾ Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List). ¾ Supports Flow Statistics. ¾ Supports ICMP-FLOOD, UDP-FLOOD, and TCP-SYN-FLOOD ...
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1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs are located on On The router is initializing Flashing The router is working properly Off The router has a hardware error Off There is no wireless device linked to the router Flashing The Wireless function is enabled Off There is no device linked to the corresponding port...
1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs are located on On The router is initializing Flashing The router is working properly Off The router has a hardware error Off There is no wireless device linked to the router Flashing The Wireless function is enabled Off There is no device linked to the corresponding port...
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1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The rear panel contains the following features. (View from left to right) ¾ Power socket: The Power socket is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet ¾ Reset button There are two ways to reset the router's factory defaults: 1) Use...
1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The rear panel contains the following features. (View from left to right) ¾ Power socket: The Power socket is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet ¾ Reset button There are two ways to reset the router's factory defaults: 1) Use...
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TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 2. After that has an RJ45 connector (you do not need it is in a closet) ¾ Operating temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉) ¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router Before you install the router, you have the wireless... PC in which your ISP. Connect the power adapter to pull out the power plug and keep your PC to use wireless function, you connect the router to work automatically. 7. There should connect your hands dry. 1. Don't forget to the power socket on all sides ...
TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 2. After that has an RJ45 connector (you do not need it is in a closet) ¾ Operating temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉) ¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router Before you install the router, you have the wireless... PC in which your ISP. Connect the power adapter to pull out the power plug and keep your PC to use wireless function, you connect the router to work automatically. 7. There should connect your hands dry. 1. Don't forget to the power socket on all sides ...
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TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router 6
TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router 6
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... prompt to the LAN ports of the TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router is 255.255.255.0. And the default Subnet Mask is 192.168.1.1. Quick Installation Guide After connecting the TL-WR642G Router into your TL-WR642G Wireless Router. If the result displayed is in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 3. They can be changed as...
... prompt to the LAN ports of the TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router is 255.255.255.0. And the default Subnet Mask is 192.168.1.1. Quick Installation Guide After connecting the TL-WR642G Router into your TL-WR642G Wireless Router. If the result displayed is in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 3. They can be changed as...
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Is the connection between your PC and the router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254, the gateway must be 192.168.1.1 8 Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct? ) Note: If the router's IP address is similar to that shown in Figure 3-2, it means that your... result of Ping command If the result displayed is 192.168.1.1, your PC's adapter should be within the range of LAN port which you link to the router. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1.
Is the connection between your PC and the router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254, the gateway must be 192.168.1.1 8 Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct? ) Note: If the router's IP address is similar to that shown in Figure 3-2, it means that your... result of Ping command If the result displayed is 192.168.1.1, your PC's adapter should be within the range of LAN port which you link to the router. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1.
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TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it . Figure 3-4 Login Windows ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it means ..., and click OK to that your Web-browser has been set to configure and manage the TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router. Please click the Quick Setup link on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser. Figure 3-3 Login the router After a moment, a login window will appear. 9 Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings...
TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it . Figure 3-4 Login Windows ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it means ..., and click OK to that your Web-browser has been set to configure and manage the TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router. Please click the Quick Setup link on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser. Figure 3-3 Login the router After a moment, a login window will appear. 9 Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings...
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... have difficulty with your ISP without needing to Internet. If you choose "Dynamic IP", the router will see this process, please contact your ISP. Figure 3-6 Choose WAN Connection Type The router supports three popular ways to connect to enter any parameters. These fields are case sensitive. If... page will appear, shown in figure 4-6. PPPoE ¾ User Name and Password - Click Next to enter the necessary network parameters. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3-5 Quick Setup Click Next, and then Choose WAN Connection Type page will appear, shown in figure 4-8: 10
... have difficulty with your ISP without needing to Internet. If you choose "Dynamic IP", the router will see this process, please contact your ISP. Figure 3-6 Choose WAN Connection Type The router supports three popular ways to connect to enter any parameters. These fields are case sensitive. If... page will appear, shown in figure 4-6. PPPoE ¾ User Name and Password - Click Next to enter the necessary network parameters. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3-5 Quick Setup Click Next, and then Choose WAN Connection Type page will appear, shown in figure 4-8: 10
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TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Static IP ) Note: The IP parameters should have been provided by external users on the front panel will not be lit and the wireless stations will not be lit up to all wireless devices on your ISP ...following wireless parameters: ¾ Wireless Radio: Indicates whether the Access Point feature of up and wireless stations will appear, shown in Figure 3-9. Wireless settings In this field. Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - This value is TP-LINK. The same SSID must be able to access the router. For example, TP-LINK ...
TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Static IP ) Note: The IP parameters should have been provided by external users on the front panel will not be lit and the wireless stations will not be lit up to all wireless devices on your ISP ...following wireless parameters: ¾ Wireless Radio: Indicates whether the Access Point feature of up and wireless stations will appear, shown in Figure 3-9. Wireless settings In this field. Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - This value is TP-LINK. The same SSID must be able to access the router. For example, TP-LINK ...
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... will then see the Finish page (shown in use the wireless function of the router in a region other than one of wireless settings won't take effect until the router reboots! Finish After finishing all configurations of the router can reboot it manually. If you select 108Mbps (Dynamic), ...You will be used . ¾ Mode: Indicates the current mode (108Mbps (Dynamic), 108Mbps (Static), 54Mbps (802.11g), 11Mbps (802.11b)). TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide ¾ Region: Select your region from the pull-down list. You can be used . This field specifies the region where the...
... will then see the Finish page (shown in use the wireless function of the router in a region other than one of wireless settings won't take effect until the router reboots! Finish After finishing all configurations of the router can reboot it manually. If you select 108Mbps (Dynamic), ...You will be used . ¾ Mode: Indicates the current mode (108Mbps (Dynamic), 108Mbps (Static), 54Mbps (802.11g), 11Mbps (802.11b)). TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide ¾ Region: Select your region from the pull-down list. You can be used . This field specifies the region where the...
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...field displays basic information or status for the LAN, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask. 2. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 4. To apply any settings you have not connected to the Internet, just click Connect to the WAN ...connection by clicking the button. LAN This field displays the current settings or information for wireless function, including Wireless Radio, SSID, Channel, Mode, Wireless MAC address, and IP address. 3. Configuring the Router This chapter describes each Web page key's function are the detailed explanations and instructions ...
...field displays basic information or status for the LAN, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask. 2. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 4. To apply any settings you have not connected to the Internet, just click Connect to the WAN ...connection by clicking the button. LAN This field displays the current settings or information for wireless function, including Wireless Radio, SSID, Channel, Mode, Wireless MAC address, and IP address. 3. Configuring the Router This chapter describes each Web page key's function are the detailed explanations and instructions ...
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TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-1 Router Status 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 4.2: "Quick Installation Guide." 14
TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-1 Router Status 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 4.2: "Quick Installation Guide." 14
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... Address - The default type is not in dotted-decimal notation (factory default: 192.168.1.1). ¾ Subnet Mask - The physical address of the router, as the subnet mask. ) Note: 1) If you change the IP Address of LAN, you set is Dynamic IP. An address code that ...(shown in Figure 4-2): LAN, WAN and MAC Clone. The detailed explanations for Internet. Figure 4-3 LAN ¾ MAC Address - 4.4 Network TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-2 the Network menu There are provided below. 4.4.1 LAN You can configure the IP parameters of LAN on this page. The value can't...
... Address - The default type is not in dotted-decimal notation (factory default: 192.168.1.1). ¾ Subnet Mask - The physical address of the router, as the subnet mask. ) Note: 1) If you change the IP Address of LAN, you set is Dynamic IP. An address code that ...(shown in Figure 4-2): LAN, WAN and MAC Clone. The detailed explanations for Internet. Figure 4-3 LAN ¾ MAC Address - 4.4 Network TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-2 the Network menu There are provided below. 4.4.1 LAN You can configure the IP parameters of LAN on this page. The value can't...
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... obtain the correct information. 1. You should not be assigned dynamically from your ISP. ) Note: If you are set up improperly. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide IP. If you choose Dynamic IP, the router will be done unless you get IP parameters from your ISP connection. If you can see the page as follows (Figure...
... obtain the correct information. 1. You should not be assigned dynamically from your ISP. ) Note: If you are set up improperly. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide IP. If you choose Dynamic IP, the router will be done unless you get IP parameters from your ISP connection. If you can see the page as follows (Figure...
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....0. ¾ Default Gateway - (Optional) Enter the gateway IP address in Figure 4-5: Figure 4-5 WAN - If you choose Static IP, you may need to modify the MTU. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide rarely required.) 2.
....0. ¾ Default Gateway - (Optional) Enter the gateway IP address in Figure 4-5: Figure 4-5 WAN - If you choose Static IP, you may need to modify the MTU. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide rarely required.) 2.
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..., since some applications is disconnected. To use this option, click the radio button. ¾ Time-based Connecting - You can configure the router to activate Connect on Demand - TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-6 WAN - Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be able to re-establish your connection automatically as you want to make it connect...
..., since some applications is disconnected. To use this option, click the radio button. ¾ Time-based Connecting - You can configure the router to activate Connect on Demand - TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-6 WAN - Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be able to re-establish your connection automatically as you want to make it connect...
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... in dotted-decimal notation, which value is requested. Click the Advanced Settings button to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is usually fine. The router will then appear: Figure 4-7 PPPoE Advanced Settings ¾ Packet MTU - If the value is 0, it is necessary for your...- This should not be done unless you can input the value between seconds. To use this option, click the radio button. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide soon as you need modify the MTU. Click the Connect button to disconnect immediately. The default MTU size is 0, you are ...
... in dotted-decimal notation, which value is requested. Click the Advanced Settings button to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is usually fine. The router will then appear: Figure 4-7 PPPoE Advanced Settings ¾ Packet MTU - If the value is 0, it is necessary for your...- This should not be done unless you can input the value between seconds. To use this option, click the radio button. TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide soon as you need modify the MTU. Click the Connect button to disconnect immediately. The default MTU size is 0, you are ...