TP-Link TL-WR1043ND - Ultimate Wireless N Gigabit Router, TL-WR1043N User Manual
TL-WR1043N
TL-WR1043ND
Wireless N Gigabit Router
Rev: 2.0.1
1910010263
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FCC STATEMENT
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.
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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.
National restrictions
This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following
the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria None
General authorization required for outdoor use and
public service
France
Outdoor use limited to 10
mW e.i.r.p. within the band
2454-2483.5 MHz
Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz
band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current
relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012
Italy None
If used outside of own premises, general authorization is
required
Luxembourg None
General authorization required for network and service
supply(not for spectrum)
Norway Implemented
This subsection does not apply for the geographical area
within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Russian Federation None Only for indoor applications
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: Wireless N Gigabit Router
Model No.: TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND
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
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 V1.8.1:2008& ETSI EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1:2009
EN60950-1:2006
Recommendation 1999/519/EC
EN62311:2008
Directives 2004/108/EC
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents
EN 55022:2006 +A1:2007
EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
EN 61000-3-2:2006
EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005
Directives 2006/95/EC
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents
EN60950-1:2006
Directive（ErP） 2009/125/EC
Audio/Video, information and communication technology equipment- Environmentally conscious
design
EN62075:2008
Person is responsible for marking this declaration:
Yang Hongliang
Product Manager of International Business
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
深圳市南山区西丽镇红花岭工业园区二区 7 栋
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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 ............................................................................................. 10
Chapter 4. Configuring the Router ............................................................................................ 15
4.1 Login .......................................................................................................................... 15
4.2 Status ......................................................................................................................... 15
4.3 Quick Setup................................................................................................................ 16
4.4 QSS............................................................................................................................ 16
4.5 Network ...................................................................................................................... 23
4.5.1 LAN................................................................................................................. 23
4.5.2 WAN ............................................................................................................... 24
4.5.3 MAC Clone ..................................................................................................... 33
4.6 Wireless ..................................................................................................................... 33
4.6.1 Wireless Settings............................................................................................ 34
4.6.2 Wireless Security............................................................................................ 35
4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ................................................................................... 38
4.6.4 Wireless Advanced......................................................................................... 40
4.6.5 Wireless Statistics........................................................................................... 42
4.7 DHCP ......................................................................................................................... 43
4.7.1 DHCP Settings ............................................................................................... 43
4.7.2 DHCP Clients List........................................................................................... 44
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4.7.3 Address Reservation ...................................................................................... 45
4.8 Network Sharing......................................................................................................... 46
4.8.1 Sharing Service .............................................................................................. 46
4.8.2 User Accounts ................................................................................................ 48
4.9 Forwarding ................................................................................................................. 49
4.9.1 Virtual Servers................................................................................................ 49
4.9.2 Port Triggering................................................................................................ 51
4.9.3 DMZ................................................................................................................ 53
4.9.4 UPnP .............................................................................................................. 53
4.10 Security ...................................................................................................................... 54
4.10.1 Basic Security................................................................................................. 55
4.10.2 Advanced Security.......................................................................................... 56
4.10.3 Local Management ......................................................................................... 57
4.10.4 Remote Management ..................................................................................... 58
4.11 Parental Control ......................................................................................................... 59
4.12 Access Control ........................................................................................................... 62
4.12.1 Rule ................................................................................................................ 62
4.12.2 Host ................................................................................................................ 65
4.12.3 Target.............................................................................................................. 67
4.12.4 Schedule......................................................................................................... 69
4.13 Static Routing ............................................................................................................. 70
4.14 Bandwidth Control ...................................................................................................... 72
4.14.1 Control Settings .............................................................................................. 72
4.14.2 Rules List........................................................................................................ 72
4.15 IP & MAC Binding Setting .......................................................................................... 73
4.15.1 Binding Setting ............................................................................................... 74
4.15.2 ARP List.......................................................................................................... 75
4.16 Dynamic DNS............................................................................................................. 76
4.16.1 Comexe.cn DDNS .......................................................................................... 76
4.16.2 Dyndns.org DDNS .......................................................................................... 77
4.16.3 No-ip.com DDNS ............................................................................................ 78
4.17 System Tools.............................................................................................................. 79
4.17.1 Time Setting.................................................................................................... 80
4.17.2 Diagnostic....................................................................................................... 81
4.17.3 Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................................... 82
4.17.4 Factory Defaults ............................................................................................. 83
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4.17.5 Backup & Restore........................................................................................... 83
4.17.6 Reboot ............................................................................................................ 84
4.17.7 Password........................................................................................................ 85
4.17.8 System Log..................................................................................................... 85
4.17.9 Statistics ......................................................................................................... 87
Appendix A: FAQ.......................................................................................................................... 90
Appendix B: Configuring the PCs............................................................................................... 95
Appendix C: Specifications......................................................................................................... 99
Appendix D: Glossary................................................................................................................ 100
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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
¾ TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router
¾ DC Power Adapter for TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router
¾ Quick Installation Guide
¾ Resource CD for TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND 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 damaged or
missing, please contact with your distributor.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router.
1.1 Overview of the Router
The TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall,
NAT-Router and Wireless AP. The 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-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND 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 650% faster than 802.11g. It is also compatible with all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b
products.
With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN
64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as
advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router
provides complete data privacy.
The TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router provides flexible access control, so
that 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.
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.
Incredible Speed
Multiple Security Protections
Flexible Access Control
Simple Installation
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1.2 Conventions
The Router or TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND mentioned in this guide stands for
TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router without any explanation.
) Note:
The two devices of TL-WR1043N and TL-WR1043ND are sharing this User Guide. For simplicity,
we will take TL-WR1043ND for example throughout this Guide,
The differences between them are:
¾ TL-WR1043N Router with three fixed antennas.
¾ TL-WR1043ND Router with three detachable antennas.
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 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 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control
List).
¾ Supports Flow Statistics.
¾ Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.
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1.4 Panel Layout
1.4.1 The Front Panel
Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch
The Router’s LEDs and the QSS button are located on the front panel (View from left to right).
Name Status Indication
Off Power is off.
Power
On Power is on.
On The Router is initializing or maybe has a system error.
Flashing The Router is working properly.
System
Off The Router has a system error.
Off The Wireless function is disabled.
WLAN
Flashing The Wireless function is enabled.
Off There is no device linked to the corresponding port.
On
There is a device linked to the corresponding port but there is no
activity.
WAN,
LAN 1-4
Flashing There is an active device linked to the corresponding port.
Slow Flash
A wireless device is connecting to the network by QSS function.
This process will last in the first 2 minutes.
On
A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by
QSS function.
QSS
Quick Flash
A wireless device failed to be added to the network by QSS
function.
Table 1-1 The LEDs description
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) Note:
After a device is successfully added to the network by QSS function, the QSS LED will keep on for
about 5 minutes and then turn off.
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 will connect the power adapter. Please use the
power adapter provided with this TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND Wireless N
Gigabit 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: Press the Reset button for five seconds and then
wait for the Router to reboot.
¾ USB: Connect with USB Mass Storage Device.
¾ WAN: This WAN 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 5.0 , Netscape Navigator 6.0 or above
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
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electrical outlet. The Router will start to work automatically.
7. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem.
Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR1043ND 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-WR1043ND Wireless
N Gigabit Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes.
3.1 TCP/IP Configuration
The default IP address of the TL-WR1043ND Wireless N Gigabit Router is 192.168.1.1. 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 in the following two ways.
¾ Configure the IP address manually
1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC. If you need instructions as to how to do this,
please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC."
2) Configure the network parameters. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is any number
from 2 to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1 (The
Router's default IP address)
¾ Obtain an IP address automatically
1) 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."
2) 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 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter.
¾ If the result displayed is similar to the
Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC
and the Router has been established well.
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Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command
¾ If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC
and the Router is failed.
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.
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2. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?
) Note:
If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of
192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254.
3.2 Quick Installation Guide
With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it is easy to configure and
manage the TL-WR1043ND 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 in the default address
http://192.168.1.1
in the address field of the browser.
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 successfully login, you can click the Quick Setup to quickly configure your Router.
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Figure 3-5 Quick Setup
3. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will appear, shown in Figure 3-6.
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
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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.
2） If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in
Figure 3-9. Then you can go on with the wireless configuration.
3） If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in
Figure 3-8.
Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Static IP
¾ IP Address - This is the WAN IP address as 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 3-9.
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Figure 3-9 Quick Setup – Wireless
¾ Wireless Radio - Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list.
¾ SSID - 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 pull-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 pull-down list. The default setting is
automatic, which can adjust the channel width for your clients automatically.
¾ Max Tx Rate - You can limit the maximum transmission rate of the Router through this
field.
¾ Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If
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disabled, the wireless stations will be able to connect the Router without encryption. It is
recommended strongly 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 0 to 9 and any letters A to Z, the
length should be between 8 and 63 characters.
For Hexadecimal, the key can be made up of any numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F,
the length should be between 8 and 64 characters.
Please also note the key is case sensitive, this 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.
¾ No Change - If you chose this option, wireless security configuration will not change!
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 3-10. Click the Finish button to finish the Quick Setup.
Figure 3-10 Quick Setup – Finish
If there are something changed on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page as shown
in Figure 3-11. Click the Reboot button to make your wireless configuration to take effect and
finish the Quick Setup.
Figure 3-11 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 fifteen 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."
4.4 QSS
This section will guide you add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by QSS
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(Quick Secure Setup) function.
a). Choose menu “QSS”, you will see the next screen (shown in
Figure 4-2 ).
Figure 4-2 QSS
¾ QSS Status - Enable or disable the QSS function here.
¾ Current PIN - The current value of the Router's PIN 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 the 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 QSS, you should also do the corresponding configuration of
the new device for QSS function meanwhile.
For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of our company for
example.
I. By PBC
If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the Push Button Configuration (PBC)
method, you can add it to the network by PBC with the following two methods.
Method One:
Step 1: Press the QSS button on the front panel of the Router.
Step 2: Press and hold the QSS button of the adapter directly for 2 or 3 seconds.
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Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. Click Finish to complete the QSS
configuration.
The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter
Method Two:
Step 1: Press the QSS button on the front panel of the Router.
Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Push the button on my
access point in the configuration utility of the QSS as below, and click Next.
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The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter
Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. Click Finish to complete the QSS
configuration.
The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter
Method Three:
Step 1: Keep the default QSS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in
Figure 4-2,
then the following screen will appear.
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Figure 4-3 Add A New Device
Step 2: Choose Press the button of the new device in two minutes and click Connect.
Step 3: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Push the button on my
access point in the configuration utility of the QSS as below, and click Next.
The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter
Step 4: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. Click Finish to complete the QSS
configuration.
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II. By PIN
If the new device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the PIN method, you can add it to the
network by PIN with the following two methods.
Method One: Enter the PIN into my Router
Step 1: Keep the default QSS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in
Figure 4-2,
then the following screen will appear.
Step 2: Choose Enter the new device's PIN and enter the PIN code of the wireless adapter in
the field behind PIN in the above figure. Then click Connect.
) Note:
The PIN code of the adapter is always displayed on the QSS configuration screen
Step 3: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Enter a PIN into my access
point or a registrar in the configuration utility of the QSS as below, and click Next.
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The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter
) Note:
In this example, the default PIN code of this adapter is 16952898 as the above figure shown.
Method Two: Enter the PIN from my Router
Step 1: Get the Current PIN code of the Router in
Figure 4-2 (each Router has its unique PIN
code. Here takes the PIN code 12345670 of this Router for example).
Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Enter a PIN from my
access point in the configuration utility of the QSS as below, and enter the PIN code of
the Router into the field behind Access Point PIN. Then click Next.
The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter
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) Note:
The default PIN code of the Router can be found in its label or the QSS configuration screen as
Figure 4-2.
c). You will see the following screen when the new device successfully connected to the
network.
) Note:
a. The status LED on the Router will light green all the time if the device has been successfully
added to the network.
b. The QSS function cannot be configured if the Wireless Function of the Router is disabled.
Please make sure the Wireless Function is enabled before configuring the QSS.
4.5 Network
Figure 4-4 the Network menu
There are three submenus under the Network menu (shown in Figure 4-4): LAN, WAN and MAC
Clone. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.
4.5.1 LAN
Choose menu “Network→LAN”, you can configure the IP parameters of the LAN on the screen
as below.
Figure 4-5 LAN
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