TP-Link TL-WR1042ND User Manual
TL-WR1042ND
300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router
Rev: 1.2.0
1910010928
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only
Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference,
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause interference, and
(2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1)cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et
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fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.
This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum
gain of 3 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 3 dBi are strictly
prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so
chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for
successful communication.”
Industry Canada Statement
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the
requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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安全諮詢及注意事項
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z When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product;
when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the
product or the power adapter from the power source.
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and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.
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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router
Model No.: TL-WR1042ND
Trademark: TP-LINK
We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical
regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:
Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2004/108/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC,
Directives 2011/65/EU
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents
ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2:2011& ETSI EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1:2012
EN 55022:2010
EN 55024:2010
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009
EN 61000-3-3:2008
EN 60950-1:2006+A11：2009+A1:2010+A12:2011
EN 62311:2008
The product carries the CE Mark:
Person responsible for marking this declaration:
Yang Hongliang
Product Manager of International Business
Date of issue: 2013
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park,
Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China
CONTENTS
Package Contents .......................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1. Introduction................................................................................................................. 2
1.1 Overview of the Router................................................................................................. 2
1.2 Conventions ................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Main Features .............................................................................................................. 3
1.4 Panel Layout ................................................................................................................ 4
1.4.1 The Front Panel ................................................................................................ 4
1.4.2 The Rear Panel ................................................................................................ 5
Chapter 2. Connecting the Router ............................................................................................... 6
2.1 System Requirements .................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ........................................................................ 6
2.3 Connecting the Router ................................................................................................. 6
Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide............................................................................................. 8
3.1 TCP/IP Configuration ................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Quick Installation Guide ............................................................................................... 9
Chapter 4. Configuring the Router ............................................................................................ 16
4.1 Login .......................................................................................................................... 16
4.2 Status ......................................................................................................................... 16
4.3 Quick Setup................................................................................................................ 17
4.4 WPS ........................................................................................................................... 18
4.5 Network ...................................................................................................................... 20
4.5.1 WAN ............................................................................................................... 20
4.5.2 LAN................................................................................................................. 29
4.5.3 MAC Clone ..................................................................................................... 30
4.6 Wireless ..................................................................................................................... 31
4.6.1 Wireless Settings ............................................................................................ 31
4.6.2 Wireless Security ............................................................................................ 33
4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ................................................................................... 36
4.6.4 Wireless Advanced ......................................................................................... 39
4.6.5 Wireless Statistics........................................................................................... 40
4.7 DHCP ......................................................................................................................... 41
4.7.1 DHCP Settings ............................................................................................... 41
4.7.2 DHCP Clients List ........................................................................................... 42
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4.7.3 Address Reservation ...................................................................................... 43
4.8 USB Settings .............................................................................................................. 44
4.8.1 Storage Sharing.............................................................................................. 44
4.8.2 FTP Server ..................................................................................................... 46
4.8.3 Media Server .................................................................................................. 49
4.8.4 Print Server..................................................................................................... 51
4.8.5 User Accounts ................................................................................................ 52
4.9 Forwarding ................................................................................................................. 54
4.9.1 Virtual Servers ................................................................................................ 54
4.9.2 Port Triggering ................................................................................................ 56
4.9.3 DMZ................................................................................................................ 58
4.9.4 UPnP .............................................................................................................. 58
4.10 Security ...................................................................................................................... 60
4.10.1 Basic Security................................................................................................. 60
4.10.2 Advanced Security.......................................................................................... 61
4.10.3 Local Management ......................................................................................... 63
4.10.4 Remote Management ..................................................................................... 64
4.11 Parental Control ......................................................................................................... 65
4.12 Access Control ........................................................................................................... 67
4.12.1 Rule ................................................................................................................ 68
4.12.2 Host ................................................................................................................ 73
4.12.3 Target.............................................................................................................. 75
4.12.4 Schedule......................................................................................................... 77
4.13 Advanced Routing ...................................................................................................... 79
4.13.1 Static Routing List........................................................................................... 79
4.13.2 System Routing Table..................................................................................... 80
4.14 Bandwidth Control ...................................................................................................... 81
4.14.1 Control Settings .............................................................................................. 81
4.14.2 Rules List........................................................................................................ 81
4.15 IP & MAC Binding Setting .......................................................................................... 83
4.15.1 Binding Settings.............................................................................................. 83
4.15.2 ARP List.......................................................................................................... 85
4.16 Dynamic DNS............................................................................................................. 85
4.16.1 Comexe.cn DDNS .......................................................................................... 86
4.16.2 Dyndns.org DDNS .......................................................................................... 87
4.16.3 No-ip.com DDNS ............................................................................................ 87
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4.17 IPv6 Support .............................................................................................................. 88
4.17.1 IPv6 Status ..................................................................................................... 89
4.17.2 IPv6 Setup...................................................................................................... 90
4.18 System Tools.............................................................................................................. 95
4.18.1 Time Setting.................................................................................................... 96
4.18.2 Diagnostic....................................................................................................... 97
4.18.3 Firmware Upgrade.......................................................................................... 98
4.18.4 Factory Defaults ............................................................................................. 99
4.18.5 Backup & Restore......................................................................................... 100
4.18.6 Reboot .......................................................................................................... 101
4.18.7 Password...................................................................................................... 101
4.18.8 System Log................................................................................................... 102
4.18.9 Statistics ....................................................................................................... 104
Appendix A: FAQ........................................................................................................................ 106
Appendix B: Configuring the PCs..............................................................................................111
Appendix C: Specifications........................................................................................................113
Appendix D: Glossary.................................................................................................................114
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TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router
Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
¾ TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router
¾ DC Power Adapter for TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router
¾ Quick Installation Guide
¾ Resource CD for TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps 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 is damaged or
missing, please contact your distributor.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Overview of the Router
The TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall,
NAT-Router and Wireless AP. The 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router delivers exceptional range
and speed, which can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the
users demanding higher networking performance.
The TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router provides up to 300Mbps wireless
connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. The incredible speed makes it ideal for handling
multiple data streams at the same time, which ensures your network stable and smooth. The
performance of this 802.11n wireless router will give you the unexpected networking experience at
speed much faster than 802.11g. It is also compatible with all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b
products.
Multiple Security Protections
With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN
64-bit/128-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as
advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router provides
complete data privacy.
The TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router provides flexible access control, so that
Incredible Speed
Flexible Access Control
parents or network administrators can establish restricted access policies for children or staff. It
also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering, and then the network
administrators can manage and monitor the network in real time with the remote management
function.
Simple Installation
Since the router is compatible with virtually all the major operating systems, it is very easy to
manage. Quick Setup Wizard is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in
this user guide. Before installing the router, please look through this guide to know all the router’s
functions.
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1.2 Conventions
The router or TL-WR1042ND mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps
Wireless N Gigabit Router.
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 USB Port supporting storage/FTP/Media/Print Server.
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 Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host.
¾ Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing.
¾ Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet.
¾ Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing.
¾ Supports Parental Control and Access Control.
¾ Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE.
¾ Provides 64-bit/128-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List).
¾ Supports Flow Statistics.
¾ Supports IPv6
¾ Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.
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1.4 Panel Layout
1.4.1 The Front Panel
TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router
Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch
The router’s LEDs and the Wireless On/Off button are located on the front panel (View from left to
right).
Name Status Indication
Off Power is off.
PWR
On Power is on.
On The router is initializing or maybe has a system error.
SYS
Flash The router is working properly.
Off The router has a system error.
Off The Wireless function is disabled.
WIRELESS
Flash The Wireless function is enabled.
Off There is no device linked to the corresponding port.
LAN 1-4
On
INTERNET
There is a device linked to the corresponding port but there is no
activity.
Flash There is an active device linked to the corresponding port.
USB
WPS
Off No storage device or printer is plugged into the USB port.
On A storage device or printer has connected to the USB port.
Slow Flash
On
Quick Flash
A wireless device is connecting to the network by WPS function.
This process will last in the first two minutes.
A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by
WPS function.
A wireless device failed to be added to the network by WPS
function.
Table 1-1 The LEDs description
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) Note:
1. After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep
on for about 5 minutes and then turn off.
2. Pressing the Wireless On/Off button for two seconds will turn on/off the wireless radio. When
the WIRELESS LED flashes, the wireless function has been enabled. When the WIRELESS
LED is off, the wireless function has been disabled.
1.4.2 The Rear Panel
Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch
The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right).
¾ POWER: The Power socket is where you connect the power adapter. Please use the power
adapter provided with this TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router.
¾ WPS: If your client device such as wireless adapter supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup),
use this button to automatically establish a WPA secure connection between the client
device and the router.
¾ RESET:
There are two ways to reset to the router's factory defaults:
1) Use the Factory Defaults function on System Tools -> Factory Defaults page in the
router's Web-based Utility.
2) Use the Factory Default Reset button: Use a pin to press and hold the RESET button for
8 seconds and then wait for the router to reboot.
¾ USB: The USB port connects to a USB storage device or a USB printer.
¾ INTERNET: This port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.
¾ 1,2,3,4 (LAN): These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the router to the local PC(s).
¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data.
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Chapter 2. Connecting the Router
2.1 System Requirements
¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)
¾ One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the router is
connected directly to the Ethernet.)
¾ PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors
¾ TCP/IP protocol on each PC
¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements
¾ Place the router in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent
¾ Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)
¾ Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the router
¾ Operating Temperature: 0 ~40 (32 ~104 )
¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
2.3 Connecting the Router
Before installing the router, make sure your PC is connected to the Internet through the
broadband service successfully. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. After that, please
install the router according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep
your hands dry.
1. Power off your PC, cable/DSL modem, and the router.
2. Locate an optimum location for the router. The best place is usually at the center of your
wireless network. The place must accord with the Installation Environment Requirements
.
3. Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.
4. Connect the PC(s) and each switch/hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports on the router, shown in
Figure 2-1. (If you have the wireless NIC and want to use the wireless function, you can skip
this step.)
5. Connect the DSL/cable modem to the WAN port on the router, shown in
Figure 2-1.
6. Connect the power adapter to the power socket on the router, and the other end into an
electrical outlet. The router will start to work automatically.
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7. Power on your PC and cable/DSL modem.
Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router
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Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide
This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps
Wireless N Gigabit Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes.
3.1 TCP/IP Configuration
The default domain name of the router is http://tplinklogin.net and the default Subnet Mask is
255.255.255.0. These values can be changed as you desire. In this guide, we use all the default
values for description.
Connect the local PC to the LAN ports of the router and then you can configure the IP address for
your PC by the following method: Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address
automatically" mode on your PC. If you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to
Appendix B: "Configuring the PC”. Then the built-in DHCP server will assign IP address for the
PC.
Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection
between your PC and the router. The following example is in Windows 2000 OS.
Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.0.1, and then press Enter.
¾ If the result displayed is similar to Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC and
the router has been established well.
Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command
¾ If the result displayed is similar to Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and
the router failed.
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Figure 3-2 Failure 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 LAN ports which you link to on the router and LEDs on your PC's adapter
should be lit.
2. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?
)
If the router's IP address is 192.168.0.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of
192.168.0.2 ~ 192.168.0.254.
3. Is the default LAN IP of the router correct?
Note:
) Note:
If the LAN IP of the modem connected with your router is 192.168.0.x, the default LAN IP of the
router will automatically switch from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1 to avoid IP conflict. Therefore, in
order to verify the network connection between your PC and the router, you can open a command
prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter.
3.2 Quick Installation Guide
With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it is easy to configure and
manage the TL-WR1042ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router. The Web-based utility can be
used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser.
1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type the default address
http://tplinklogin.net
in the address field of the browser.
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Figure 3-3 Login the Router
After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the Figure 3-4. Enter admin for the User
Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key.
Figure 3-4 Login Windows
) Note:
If the above screen does not pop up, it means that your Web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go
to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears,
cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.
2. After successful login, you can click the Quick Setup to quickly configure your router.
Figure 3-5 Quick Setup
3. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will appear as shown in Figure 3-6.
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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 the Internet. It’s recommended that you make use of
the Auto-Detect function. If you are sure of what kind of connection type your ISP provides,
you can select the very type and click Next to go on configuring.
4. If you select Auto-Detect, the router will automatically detect the connection type your ISP
provides. Make sure the cable is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection. The
appropriate configuration page will be displayed when an active Internet service is
successfully detected by the router.
1) If the connection type detected is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure
3-7.
Figure 3-7 Quick Setup – PPPoE
¾ User Name and Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
These fields are case sensitive. If you have difficulty with this process, please contact
your ISP.
¾ Confirm Password - Re-enter the password provided by your ISP to ensure the
Password you entered is correct. If the Password is different from the Confirm Password,
the screen will appear as shown below. Click OK, and re-enter the Password and
Confirm Password.
2) If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in
Figure 3-8.
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z If you are visiting the router from the main computer, please select Yes, and then
click Clone MAC Address.
Figure 3-8 Quick Setup – MAC Clone
z If you are visiting the router from another computer, rather than the main computer,
please select No, and then enter the main computer’s MAC in the field WAN MAC
Address.
Figure 3-9 Quick Setup – MAC Clone
Note:
)
1. It’s strongly recommended that you visit and configure the router from the main computer.
2. To find the main computer’s MAC, please go to Start > Run on your main computer, type in
cmd and press Enter. At the command prompt, enter ipconfig/all and press Enter. The
MAC will be displayed under Physical Address.（shown in the following figure）
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Figure 3-10 Find MAC Address
3) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in
Figure 3-11.
Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Static IP
¾ IP Address - This is the WAN IP address seen by external users on the Internet
(including your ISP). Enter the IP address into the field.
¾ Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it is usually
255.255.255.0.
¾ Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address into the box if required.
¾ Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the box if required.
¾ Secondary DNS - If your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into this field.
5. Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-12.
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Figure 3-12 Quick Setup – Wireless
¾ Wireless Radio - Enable or disable the wireless radio by choosing from the drop-down
list.
¾ Wireless Network Name - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same name of
SSID (Service Set Identification) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your
network. Considering your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to be
TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of each router’s
MAC address). This value is case-sensitive. For example, TEST is NOT the same as
test.
¾ Region - Select your region from the drop-down list. This field specifies the region
where the wireless function of the router can be used. It may be illegal to use the
wireless function of the router in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If
your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for
assistance.
¾ Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default
channel is set to Auto, so the AP will choose the best channel automatically. It is not
necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with
another nearby access point.
¾ Mode - This field determines the wireless mode which the router works on.
¾ Channel Width - Select any channel width from the drop-down list. The default setting
is automatic, which can automatically adjust the channel width for your clients.
¾ Max Tx Rate - You can limit the maximum transmission rate of the router through this
field.
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¾ Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If
disabled, the wireless stations will be able to connect the router without encryption. It is
strongly recommended that you choose one of following options to enable security.
¾ WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - Select WPA based on pre-shared passphrase.
z PSK Password - You can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters.
For ASCII, the key can be made up of any numbers from 0 to 9 and any letters from
A to Z, and the length should be between 8 and 63 characters.
For Hexadecimal, the key can be made up of any numbers from 0 to 9 and letters
from A to F, and the length should be between 8 and 64 characters.
Please also note the key is case sensitive, which means that upper and lower case
keys will affect the outcome. It would also be a good idea to write down the key and
all related wireless security settings.
These settings are only for basic wireless parameters. For advanced settings, please refer to
Section 4.6: “Wireless
”.
6. Click the Next button. You will then see the Finish page.
If you don’t make any changes on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page as shown
in Figure 3-13. Click the Finish button to finish the Quick Setup.
Figure 3-13 Quick Setup – Finish
If there is something changed on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page as shown
in Figure 3-14. Click the Finish button to make your wireless configuration take effect and
finish the Quick Setup.
Figure 3-14 Quick Setup - Finish
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Chapter 4. Configuring the Router
This chapter will show each Web page's key functions and the configuration way.
4.1 Login
After your successful login, you will see the seventeen main menus on the left of the Web-based
utility. On the right, there are the corresponding explanations and instructions.
The detailed explanations for each Web page’s key function are listed below.
4.2 Status
The Status page provides the current status information about the router. All information is
read-only.
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Figure 4-1 Router Status
4.3 Quick Setup
Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide."
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4.4 WPS
This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by WPS
(Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function.
a). Choose menu “WPS”, and you will see the next screen (shown in Figure 4-2 ).
Figure 4-2 WPS
¾ WPS Status - Enable or disable the WPS function here.
¾ Current PIN - The current value of the router's PIN is displayed here. The default PIN of the
router can be found in the label or User Guide.
¾ Restore PIN - Restore the PIN of the router to its default.
¾ Gen New PIN - Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the router's
PIN. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN.
¾ Add device - You can add a new device to the existing network manually by clicking this
button.
b). To add a new device:
If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you 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 WPS, you should also do the corresponding configuration of
the new device for WPS function meanwhile.
I. Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button
Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.
Step 1: Press the WPS button on the back panel of the router, as shown in the following figure.
You can also keep the default WPS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button
in Figure 4-2, then Choose “Press the button of the new device in two minutes” and
click Connect. (Shown in the following figure)
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Figure 4-3 Add A New Device
Step 2: Press and hold the WPS button of the client device directly.
Step 3: The Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED flashes for two minutes during the Wi-Fi Protected
Setup process.
Step 4: When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the router.
Step 5: Refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.
II. Enter the client device’s PIN on the router
Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number.
Step 1: Keep the default WPS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 4-2,
then the following screen will appear.
Figure 4-4 Add A New Device
Step 2: Enter the PIN number from the client device in the field on the above WPS screen. Then
click Connect button.
Step 3: “Connect successfully” will appear on the screen of Figure 4-4, which means the client
device has successfully connected to the router.
III. Enter the router’s PIN on your client device
Use this method if your client device asks for the router’s PIN number.
Step 1: On the client device, enter the PIN number listed on the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup
screen. (It is also labeled on the bottom of the router.)
Step 2: The Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED flashes for two minutes during the Wi-Fi Protected
Setup process.
Step 3: When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the router.
Step 4: Refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.
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Note:
)
1) The WPS LED on the router will light green for five minutes if the device has been
2) The WPS function cannot be configured if the Wireless Function of the router is disabled.
successfully added to the network.
Please make sure the Wireless Function is enabled before configuring the WPS.
4.5 Network
Figure 4-5 the Network menu
There are three submenus under the Network menu (shown in Figure 4-5): WAN, LAN and MAC
Clone. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.
4.5.1 WAN
Choose menu “Network→WAN”, and then you can configure the IP parameters of the WAN on
the screen below.
1. If your ISP provides the DHCP service, please choose Dynamic IP type, and the router will
automatically get IP parameters from your ISP. You can see the page as follows (Figure 4-6):
Figure 4-6 WAN - Dynamic IP
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This page displays the WAN IP parameters assigned dynamically by your ISP, including IP
address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, etc. Click the Renew button to renew the IP
parameters from your ISP. Click the Release button to release the IP parameters.
¾ MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks
is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required
by your ISP.
¾ Use These DNS Servers - If your ISP gives you one or two DNS addresses, select Use
These DNS Servers and enter the primary and secondary addresses into the correct fields.
Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned dynamically from your ISP.
) Note:
If you find error when you go to a Web site after entering the DNS addresses, it is likely that your
DNS servers are set up improperly. You should contact your ISP to get DNS server addresses.
¾ Get IP with Unicast DHCP - A few ISPs' DHCP servers do not support the broadcast
applications. If you cannot get the IP Address normally, you can choose this option. (It is
rarely required.)
2. If your ISP provides a static or fixed IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS setting,
select Static IP. The Static IP settings page will appear as shown in Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7 WAN - Static IP
¾ IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.
¾ Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet Mask provided by your ISP in dotted-decimal notation.
Usually, the Sub Mask is 255.255.255.0.
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