TP-Link TL-WR543G User Manual

TL-WR543G

54M Wireless AP Client Router

Rev: 1.0.1

COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS

Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2007 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

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.

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
	2400.0-2483.5 MHz
	Country	Restriction	Reason/remark
	Bulgaria		General authorization required for outdoor use
			and public service
		Outdoor use limited to 10	Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4
	France	mW e.i.r.p. within the	GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to
		band 2454-2483.5 MHz	allow	current	relaxed	regulation. Full
			implementation planned 2012
	Italy		If used	outside	of own	premises, general
			authorization is required
	Luxembourg	None	General authorization required for network and
			service supply(not for spectrum)
			This subsection does not apply for the
	Norway	Implemented	geographical area within a radius of 20 km from
			the centre of Ny-Ålesund
	Russian		Only for indoor applications
	Federation

Package contents

The following contents should be found in your box:

¾One TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router

¾One AC power Adapter for TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router

¾One Quick Installation Guide

¾One Resource CD for TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router, including:

•This Guide

•Other Helpful Information

) Note:

If any of the listed contents are damaged or missing, please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the product for assistance.

COMMENT

Chapter 1 About this Guide ...................................................................................			1
1.1	Purposes................................................................................................................		1
1.2	Conventions...........................................................................................................		1
1.3	Overview of this User Guide ..................................................................................		1
Chapter 2 Introduction ...........................................................................................			2
2.1	Overview of the Router ..........................................................................................		2
2.2	Features.................................................................................................................		2
2.3	Panel Layout..........................................................................................................		3
	2.3.1	The Front Panel ........................................................................................................	3
	2.3.2	LED Explanation .......................................................................................................	3
	2.3.3	The Rear Panel.........................................................................................................	4
Chapter 3 Connecting the Router..........................................................................			6
3.1	System Requirements............................................................................................		6
3.2	Installation Environment Requirements .................................................................		6
3.3	Connecting the Router...........................................................................................		6
Chapter 4 Quick Installation Guide .......................................................................			8
4.1	TCP/IP configuration..............................................................................................		8
4.2	Quick Installation Guide.........................................................................................		9
Chapter 5 Configuring the Router .......................................................................			13
5.1	Login ....................................................................................................................		13
5.2	Status	...................................................................................................................	13
5.3	Quick Setup .........................................................................................................		14
5.4	Operation Mode ...................................................................................................		14
5.5	Network................................................................................................................		15
	5.5.1	LAN.........................................................................................................................	15
	5.5.2	WAN........................................................................................................................	16
	5.5.3	MAC Clone .............................................................................................................	25
5.6	Wireless ...............................................................................................................		26
	5.6.1	Wireless Settings ....................................................................................................	26
	5.6.2	Advanced Settings..................................................................................................	32
	5.6.3	Site Survey .............................................................................................................	32
	5.6.4	MAC Filtering ..........................................................................................................	33
	5.6.5	Wireless Statistics...................................................................................................	35
5.7	DHCP	...................................................................................................................	36
	5.7.1	DHCP Settings........................................................................................................	36
	5.7.2	DHCP Clients List ...................................................................................................	37
	5.7.3	Address Reservation ..............................................................................................	37
5.8	Forwarding...........................................................................................................		39
	5.8.1	Virtual Servers ........................................................................................................	39
	5.8.2	Port Triggering ........................................................................................................	40
	5.8.3	DMZ ........................................................................................................................	42
	5.8.4	UPnP.......................................................................................................................	42

5.9 Security................................................................................................................		43
5.9.1	Firewall....................................................................................................................	43
5.9.2	IP Address Filtering.................................................................................................	44
5.9.3	Domain Filtering......................................................................................................	46
5.9.4	MAC Filtering ..........................................................................................................	47
5.9.5	Remote Management .............................................................................................	48
5.9.6	Advanced Security..................................................................................................	49

5.10	Static Routing.......................................................................................................		51
5.11	DDNS	...................................................................................................................	52
5.11.1		Dyndns.org DDNS ..................................................................................................	52
5.11.2		Oray.net DDNS .......................................................................................................	52
5.11.3		Comexe.cn DDNS ..................................................................................................	53

5.12	Port QoS ..............................................................................................................		54
5.13	System Tools........................................................................................................		56
5.13.1		Time ........................................................................................................................	56
5.13.2		Firmware.................................................................................................................	57
5.13.3		Factory Defaults......................................................................................................	58
5.13.4		Backup and Restore ...............................................................................................	59
5.13.5		Reboot ....................................................................................................................	59
5.13.6		Password ................................................................................................................	59
5.13.7		Log..........................................................................................................................	60
5.13.8		Statistics..................................................................................................................	60
Appendix A: FAQ....................................................................................................			62
Appendix B: Configuring the PC ..........................................................................			66
Appendix C: Specifications...................................................................................			70
Appendix D: Glossary............................................................................................			71

TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide

Chapter 1 About this Guide

Thank you for choosing the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router. This router provides dedicated solution for Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks. With your network all connected, your local wired or wireless network can share the Internet access, files and fun for multiple PC(s) through one ISP account. And if the device works in the AP Client mode, you can access the Internet wirelessly by your WISP’s support.

It adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ WLAN transmission technology so that the transmission distance is 2-3 times of traditional IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b solutions, up to 855.36m tested in China. The transmission range is extended to 4-9 times.

It is an easy Web-based setup for installation and management. Even though you may not be familiar with the router, this guide will make configuring the router easy. Before installing the router, please look through this guide to know all the router’s functions.

1.1Purposes

This Guide tells you how to use the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router.

1.2Conventions

The router mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router.

1.3Overview of this User Guide

Chapter 1: About this Guide

Chapter 2: Introduction

Chapter 3: Connecting the Router

Chapter 4: Quick Installation Guide

Chapter 5: Configuring the Router

Appendix A: FAQ

Appendix B: Configuring the PC

Appendix C: Specifications

Appendix D: Glossary

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Chapter 2 Introduction

2.1Overview of the Router

The TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-router and Wireless AP. Its design is dedicated to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) wireless network solutions. The TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router will allow you to connect your network wirelessly better than ever, sharing the Internet Access, files and fun, easily and securely.

The TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router provides 2 operation modes for multi-user to access the Internet: AP client router and AP router. In AP client router mode, it can access the Internet wirelessly by your WISP’s support. In AP router mode, it can access the Internet via ADSL/Cable Modem.

In the most attentive wireless security, the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router provides multiple protection measures. In AP router mode, it can be set to turn off wireless network name (SSID) broadcast so that only stations that have the SSID can be connected. The router provides wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security, and WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, as well as TKIP/AES encryption security. It also supports VPN pass-through for sensitive data secure transmission.

The TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router complies with the IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b standards so that the data transmission rate is up to 54Mbps. It adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ WLAN transmission technology so that the transmission distance is 2-3 times of traditional IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b solutions, up to a distance of 855.36m tested in China. The transmission range is extended to 4-9 times. It is compatible with all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products.

The TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router provides flexible access control in AP router mode so that parents or network administrators can establish restricted access policies for children or staff. It has built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering needs, and remote management and log so that network administrators can manage and monitor the network in real time. These device supports Bridge mode which can make two APs communicate with each other wirelessly. In addition, it supports Port QoS function which can help you to use the network resource sensible.

The TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router is easy-to-manage. Quick Setup is supported and friendly help messages are provided for every step. So you can configure it quickly and share the Internet access, files and fun.

2.2Features

¾Complies with IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u standards.

¾1 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, 4 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX.

¾Supports AP Client Router and AP Router operation mode.

¾Supports WIFI Internet Access (WISP).

¾Supports Wireless Distribution System (WDS).

¾Adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™.

¾Wireless Data transfer rates up to 54Mbps.

¾Supports Port-based QoS.

¾Output transmit power adjustable.

¾Supports enabling/disabling the function of eXtended Range™ manually.

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¾Provides WPA/WPA2 and 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security.

¾Supports PPPoE, Dynamic IP, Static IP, L2TP, PPTP and Big Pond Cable Internet Access. (AP Router mode only)

¾Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing.

¾Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing, VPN Pass-through.

¾Support Port QoS.

¾Supports Parental Control, Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host.

¾Built-in firewall supporting IP address filtering, Domain Name filtering, and MAC address filtering.

¾Provides WLAN ACL (Access Control List) (AP Router mode only).

¾Supports configuration backup/restore and firmware upgrade.

¾Supports Web management.

¾Detachable Antenna (reverse SMA connector).

2.3Panel Layout

2.3.1 The Front Panel

The front panel of the TL-WR543G consists of several LED indicators, which is designed to indicate connections. View from left to right. Table 2-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of the router.

Figure 2-1 Front Panel sketch

2.3.2LED Explanation

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	Name		Status		description
	PWR		Off	Power off
			On		Power on
			On		The router is initializing
	SYS
			Flashing	The router is working properly
			Off	The router has a hardware error
	WLAN		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
	WAN,1-4		On		There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no
					activity
			Flashing	There is an active device linked to the corresponding port

2.3.3 The Rear Panel

The rear panel contains the following features. (View from left to right)

¾AC power socket: Please use the power adapter which is supplied with the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router only, the use of a different adapter may result in product damage.

¾Four 10/100Mbps RJ45 LAN ports for connecting the router to the local PC(s)

¾RJ45 WAN port for connecting the router to a cable/DSL Modem, or Ethernet

¾Factory Default Reset button

There are two ways to reset 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: First, turn off the router's power. Second, press and hold the default reset button then turn on the router's power, until the SYS LED lights up (about 3 seconds). Last, release the reset button and wait for the router to reboot.

) Note:

Ensure the router is powered on before it restarts completely.

¾Wireless antenna

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Figure 2-2 Rear Panel sketch

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Chapter 3 Connecting the Router

3.1System Requirements

¾Each PC in the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors

¾TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC

¾Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later

¾If the device is configured to AP client router mode, you also need:

¾Wireless Internet Access Service (WISP).

¾If the device is configured to AP router mode, you also need:

¾Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)

¾One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (you do not need it if you connect the router to the Ethernet)

3.2 Installation Environment Requirements

¾ Do not place in direct sunlight or near a heater or heating vent

¾ Do not cluttered or crowded. There should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space on all sides of the router

¾ Well ventilated (especially if it is in a closet)

¾ Operating temperature: 0 ~40 (32 ~104 )

¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90% RH, Non-condensing

3.3 Connecting the Router

Before you install the router, you should connect your PC to the Internet through your 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 near the center of the area in which your PC will connect wirelessly. 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 3-1. (If you have the wireless NIC and want to use wireless function, you can skip this step.)

5.Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the WAN port on the router, shown in Figure 3-1(If you want your device works in AP Client router mode, you can skip this step).

6.Connect the AC power adapter to the AC power socket on the router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. The router will start to work automatically.

7.Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem.

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Figure 3-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router

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Chapter 4 Quick Installation Guide

After connecting the TL-WR543G Router into your network, you should configure it. This chapter describes how to configure the basic functions of your TL-WR543G Wireless AP Client Router. These procedures only take you a few minutes. You can access the Internet via the router immediately after successfully configuring.

4.1TCP/IP configuration

The default IP address of the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router is 192.168.1.1. And the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be seen from the LAN. They can be changed as you desire, as an example we use the default values for description in this guide.

Connect the local PC to the LAN ports of the router. There are then two ways to configure the IP address for your PC.

¾Configure 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 from 2 to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1 (The router's default IP address)

¾Obtain 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)Power off the router and PC. Then turn on the router and restart the PC. 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.

If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure 4-1, the connection between your PC and the router has been established.

Figure 4-1 Success result of Ping command

If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure 4-2, it means that your PC has not connected to the router.

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Figure 4-2 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 port 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?

) 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, the gateway must be 192.168.1.1

4.2Quick Installation Guide

With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser.

Connect to the router by typing http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of Web browser.

Figure 4-3 Login the router

After a moment, a login window will appear similar to that shown in Figure 4-4. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the OK button or press the

Enter key.

Figure 4-4 Login Windows

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) 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.

If the User Name and Password are correct, you can configure the router using the Web browser. Please click the Quick Setup link on the left of the main menu and the Quick Setup screen will appear.

Figure 4-5 Quick Setup

Click Next, and then Choose Operation mode page will appear, shown in Figure 4-6:

Figure 4-6 Choose Operation mode

The router supports two mode2 operation modes for multi-user to access the Internet: AP client router and AP router. In AP client router mode, it can access the Internet wirelessly by your WISP’s support. In AP router mode, it can access the Internet via ADSL/Cable Modem.

Click Next, and then Choose WAN Connection Type page will appear, shown in Figure 4-7:

Figure 4-7 Choose WAN Connection Type

The router supports three popular ways to connect to the Internet. Please select one compatible with your ISP. Click Next to enter the necessary network parameters.

If you choose "PPPoE", you will see this page shown in Figure 4-8:

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Figure 4-8 Quick Setup - PPPoE

¾User 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.

If you choose "Dynamic IP", the router will automatically receive the IP parameters from your ISP without needing to enter any parameters.

If you Choose "Static IP", the Static IP settings page will appear, shown in Figure 4-9:

Figure 4-9 Quick Setup - Static IP

) Note:

The IP parameters should have been provided by your ISP.

¾IP 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.

¾Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it is usually 255.255.255.0

¾Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address into the box if required.

¾Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the boxes if required.

¾Secondary DNS - If your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into this field.

After you complete the above, click Next, the Wireless settings page will appear below.

Figure 4-10 Quick Setup - Wireless settings

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In this page, you can configure the following wireless parameters:

¾Wireless Radio - Indicates whether the Access Point feature of the router is enabled or disabled. If disabled, the WLAN LED on the front panel will not be lit and the wireless stations will not be able to access the router. If enabled, the WLAN LED will be lit up and wireless stations will be able to access the router.

¾SSID - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same SSID must be assigned to all wireless devices on your network. The default SSID is TP-LINK. This value is case-sensitive. For example, TP-LINK is NOT the same as tp-link.

¾Region - 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.

¾Channel - The current channel in use. This field determines which operating frequency will be used.

¾Mode - Indicates the current mode 54Mbps (802.11g), 11Mbps (802.11b). If you select

54Mbps (802.11g), it is compatible with 11Mbps (802.11b).

These settings are only for basic wireless parameters, for advanced settings, please refer to Section 5.5: "Wireless."

) Note:

The change of wireless settings won't take effect until the router reboots! You can reboot it manually. If you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to Section 5.11.5: "Rebooting the Router"

Click the Next button. You will then see the Finish page:

Figure 4-11 Quick Setup - Finish

After finishing all configurations of basic network parameters, please click Finish button to exit this Quick Setup.

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Chapter 5 Configuring the Router

This chapter describes each Web page's key functions.

5.1Login

After your successful login, you can configure and manage the router. There are eleven main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. Submenus will be available after you click one of the main menus. The eleven main menus are: Status, Quick Setup, Operation Mode, Network, Wireless, DHCP, Forwarding, Security, Static Routing, DDNS and System Tools. On the right of the Web-based utility, there are the detailed explanations and instructions for the corresponding page. To apply any settings you have altered on the page, please click the Save button.

The detailed explanations for each Web page key’s function are listed below.

5.2Status

The Status page displays the router's current status and configuration. All information is read-only.

1.LAN

This field displays the current settings or information for the LAN, including the MAC address,

IP address and Subnet Mask.

2.Wireless

This field displays basic information or status for wireless function, including Wireless Radio,

SSID, Channel, Mode, Wireless MAC address, and IP address.

3.WAN

These parameters apply to the WAN port of the router, including MAC address, IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS server and WAN connection type. If PPPoE is chosen as the WAN connection type, the Disconnect button will be shown here while you are accessing the Internet. You can also cut the connection by clicking the button. If you have not connected to the Internet, just click Connect to establish the connection.

Traffic Statistics

This field displays the router's traffic statistics.

4.System Up Time

The total up time of the router from when it was switched on or reset.

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Figure 5-1 Router Status

5.3Quick Setup

Please refer to Section 4.2: "Quick Installation Guide."

5.4Operation Mode

The router supports two operation modes, AP Client Router and AP Router. Please select one your want. Click Save to save your choice. (The default mode is AP Client Router). Figure 5-2:

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Figure 5-2 Operation Mode

¾AP Client Router: In this mode, the device enables multi-user to share the Internet from WISP. All LAN ports share the same IP from WISP through Wireless port. While connecting to WISP, the Wireless port works as a WAN port in AP Client mode. The Ethernet WAN port is automatically disabled. The WAN Connection Type can be setup in WAN page by using Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, L2TP, and PPTP.

¾AP Router: In this mode, the device enables multi-user to share the Internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. All LAN ports and the wireless port share the same IP to ISP through Ethernet WAN port. The Wireless port acts same as a LAN port while in AP mode. The WAN Connection Type can be setup in WAN page by using Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, 802.1X + Dynamic IP, 802.1X + Static IP, Big Pond Cable, L2TP, PPTP.

5.5Network

Figure 5-3 the Network menu

There are three submenus under the Network menu (shown in Figure 5-3): LAN, WAN and MAC Clone. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.

5.5.1 LAN

You can configure the IP parameters of LAN on this page.

Figure 5-4 LAN

¾MAC Address - The physical address of the router, as seen from the LAN. The value can't be changed.

¾IP Address - Enter the IP address of your router in dotted-decimal notation (factory default: 192.168.1.1).

¾Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally use 255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.

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) Note:

a.If you change the IP Address of LAN, you must use the new IP Address to login the router.

b.If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the IP Address pool of the DHCP server will not take effect, until they are re-configured.

c.If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will change accordingly at the same time.

5.5.2 WAN

You can configure the WAN port parameters on this page.

First, please choose the WAN Connection Type (Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/802.1X + Dynamic IP/802.1X + Static IP/Big Pond Cable/L2TP/PPTP) for the Internet. If the device works in the AP Client mode, it only provides five kinds of connection type, “Dynamic IP”, “Static IP”, “PPPoE”, “L2TP”, and “PPTP”. The default type is Dynamic IP. If you aren’t given any login parameters (fixed IP Address, logging ID, etc), please select Dynsamic IP. If you are given a fixed IP (static IP), please select Static IP. If you are given a user name and a password, please select the type of your ISP provided (PPPoE/BigPond/L2TP/PPTP). If you are not sure which connection type you use currently, please contact your ISP to obtain the correct information.

1.If you choose Dynamic IP, the router will automatically get IP parameters from your ISP. You can see the page as follows (Figure 5-5):

Figure 5-5 WAN – Dynamic IP

This page displays the WAN IP parameters assigned dynamically by your ISP, including IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, etc. Clicks the Renew button to renew the IP parameters from your ISP. Click the Release button to release the IP parameters.

MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs you need to reduce the MTU. But this is rarely required, and should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection.

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