TP Link WR842NDV2 User Manual
TL-WR842ND
300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router User Guide
Simple Installation
Flexible Access Control
Multiple Security Protections
Incredible Speed
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Overview of the Router
The TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall,
NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Powered by 2x2 MIMO technology, the 300Mbps Multi-Function
Wireless N 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.
Additionally, the TL-WR842ND provides a USB port which supports storage/FTP/Media/Print Server.
The TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N 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.
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-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router
provides complete data privacy.
The TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N 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.
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1.2 Conventions
The Router or TL-WR842ND mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function
Wireless N Router without any explanation.
1.3 Main Features
Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to 450Mbps.
One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 Internet port, four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN
ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX.
Provides USB Port supporting storage/FTP/Media/Print Server.
Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security.
Up to 5 VPN tunnels enable remote VPN connections.
Up to 2 SSIDs support multiple wireless networks with different SSIDs and passwords.
Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet
access.
Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host.
Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing.
Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet
Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing.
Supports Parental Control and Access Control.
Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE.
Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control
List).
Supports Flow Statistics.
Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.
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Off
The wireless function is disabled.
Off
There is no device linked to the corresponding port.
no activity.
Off
No storage device or printer is plugged into the USB port.
by WPS function.
function.
1.4 Panel Layout
1.4.1 The Front Panel
Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch
The Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to right).
Name Status Indication
The device is powered on.
The device is powered off.
The device has a system error.
The device is initialising.
There is a device linked to the corresponding port but there is
(Power)
（SYS）
(Wireless)
(LAN 1-4)
(Internet)
(USB)
On
Off
Off
On
Flashing The device is working properly.
Flashing The wireless function is enabled.
On
Flashing There is an active device linked to the corresponding port.
On A storage device or printer has connected to the USB port.
Slow Flash
(WPS)
On
Quick Flash
A wireless device is connecting to the network by WPS
function. This process will last in the first 2 minutes.
A wireless device has been successfully added to the network
A wireless device failed to be added to the network by WPS
Table 1-1 The LEDs Description
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Note:
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.
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).
POWER: The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the
power adapter provided with this TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router.
1,2,3,4 (LAN): These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to the local PC(s).
WAN: This port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.
USB: The USB port connects to a USB storage device or a USB printer.
WPS/RESET: Press this button to quickly establish a connection between the Router and
client devices that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Press and hold this button for more than 5
seconds (approximately 8 seconds) to reset the Router.
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 WPS/RESET button: With the Router powered on, use a pin to
press and hold the WPS/RESET button (approximately 8 seconds) until the SYS LED
becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. And then release the button and wait the Router to
reboot to its factory default settings.
WIFI ON/OFF: Press this button to enable or disable Wi-Fi.
Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data.
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Chapter 2. Connecting the Router
2.1 System Requirements
Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)
One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is
connected directly to the Ethernet.)
PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors
TCP/IP protocol on each PC
Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements
Place the Router in a well-ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent
Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)
Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the Router
Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉)
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.
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 Internet port on the Router, shown in Figure 2-1.
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Note:
If you want to use the Router to share files or printer, plug the USB storage device to the USB port
or connect the printer to the Router with a matching cable.
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.
7. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem.
Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation
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Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide
This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your 300Mbps Multi-Function
Wireless N 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”.
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.
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.
Then the built-in DHCP server will assign IP address for the
Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command
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If the result displayed is similar to Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and
the Router 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.
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:
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.
Note:
3.2 Quick Installation Guide
With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless
N Router. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a web
browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. However, as the USB
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Settings interface may not be opened with some web browsers, it is strongly recommended that
you use Internet Explorer.
1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default domain name
http://tplinklogin.net
in the address field.
Figure 3-3 Log in the Router
After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to 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, the Quick Setup page will appear for you to quickly configure your
router. Click Next.
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Figure 3-5 Quick Setup
Note:
The Router will automatically detect the Internet connection. If the Internet is available, the
Router will direct you to Step 5; otherwise, you need to continue with Step 3.
3. Select Auto-Detect to detect the Internet connection type and then click Next.
Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type
The router provides Auto-Detect function and supports five types of WAN connection: Dynamic
IP, Static IP, PPPoE/Russian PPPoE, L2TP/Russian L2TP, and PPTP/Russian PPTP. 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 Internet 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 Dynamic IP, there will appear the MAC Clone page (as
shown in Figure 3-7). In most cases, there is no need to clone the MAC address. You can
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select “No, I do NOT need to clone MAC address” and then click Next. If it is necessary
in your case, please select “Yes, I need to clone MAC address” and then click Next.
Figure 3-7 Quick Setup – MAC Clone
2) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in
Figure 3-8. Configure the following parameters and then click Next to continue.
Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Static IP
IP Address - This is the WAN IP address as seen by external users on the Internet
(including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you need to enter
here. Enter the IP address into the field.
Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address. Your IPS will provide
you with the subnet mask which is usually 255.255.255.0.
Default Gateway - Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway address which is the ISP
server’s address. Enter the gateway IP address into the box if required.
Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the box if required.
Secondary DNS - （Optional） If your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into this
field.
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3) If the connection type detected is PPPoE/Russian PPPoE, the next screen will appear as
shown in Figure 3-9. Configure the following parameters and then click Next to continue.
Figure 3-9 Quick Setup – PPPoE/Russia PPPoE
User Name/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.
Confirm Password - Enter the password again to make sure that the password is
correct.
Check the radio button of Dynamic/Static IP to activate the secondary connection if your ISP
provides an extra Connection type such as Dynamic/Static IP to connect to a local area
network.
4) If the connection type detected is L2TP/ Russian L2TP, the next screen will appear as
shown in Figure 3-10.Configure the following parameters and then click Next to continue.
Figure 3-10 Quick Setup – PPTP/Russia PPTP
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User Name/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.
Select Static IP if IP Address/ Subnet Mask/ Gateway and DNS server address have been
provided by your ISP. Then please enter server IP address or domain name provided by your
ISP, and also enter the corresponding parameters.
Select Dynamic IP if none of the above parameters are provided. Then you just need to enter
server IP address or domain name provided by your ISP.
5) If the connection type detected is PPTP/Russian PPTP, the next screen will appear as
shown in Figure 3-11. Configure the following parameters and then click Next to continue.
Figure 3-11 Quick Setup – L2TP/Russia L2TP
User Name/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.
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Select Static IP if IP Address/ Subnet Mask/ Gateway and DNS server address have been
provided by your ISP. Then please enter server IP address or domain name provided by your
ISP, and also enter the corresponding parameters.
Select Dynamic IP if none of the above parameters are provided. Then you just need to enter
server IP address or domain name provided by your ISP.
5. Configure the basic parameters for 2.4GHz wireless network in the following screen as
shown in Figure 3-13, and then click Next.
Figure 3-12 Quick Setup – Wireless
Wireless Radio - Displays whether the wireless function is enabled or not.
Wireless Network Name - Also called the SSID (Service Set Identification). Enter a
value of up to 32 characters. The same name must be assigned to all wireless devices
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in your network. The default SSID is set to be TP-LINK_2.4GHz_XXXXXX. This value is
case-sensitive. For example, TEST is NOT the same as test.
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.
Note:
Limited by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region
selection option.
Wireless Security
Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK – It’s selected by default, with the default PSK password
disabled, the wireless stations will be able to connect the router without encryption.
the same as the default PIN code.
No Change - If you chose this option, wireless security configuration will not
change!
The above settings are only for basic wireless parameters. For advanced settings, please
check “More Advanced Wireless Settings”, and then you can set the following parameters.
Band - This field displayed the operating frequency being configured.
Mode - This field determines the wireless mode which the router works on.
11b only - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11b.
11g only - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11g.
11n only- Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n.
11bg mixed - Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients.
11bgn mixed - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n wireless
clients.
Channel Width - Select any channel width from the drop-down list. The default setting
is “Auto”, which can adjust the channel width for your clients automatically.
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Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not
necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with
another nearby access point. If you select “Auto”, then the AP will select the best
channel automatically.
6. Click the Finish button to complete the Quick Setup.
Figure 3-13 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 main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. On the
right 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 Status
4.3 Quick Setup
Please refer to 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.
Choose menu “WPS”, and you will see the next screen (shown in Figure 4-2 ).
Figure 4-2 WPS
SSID - It display the SSID (Wireless Network Name) of the router.
WPS Status - Enable or disable the WPS function here.
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.
Restore PIN - Restore the PIN of the Router to its default.
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.
Disable PIN of this device - WPS external registrar of entering this device's PIN can be
disabled or enabled manually. If this device receives multiple failed attempts to authenticate
an external Registrar, this function will be disabled automatically.
Add device - You can add a new device to the existing network manually by clicking this
button.
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
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Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.
Step 1: Press the WPS/RESET 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)
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
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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.
Note:
1) The WPS LED on the Router will light green for five minutes if the device has been
successfully added to the network.
2) The WPS function cannot be configured if the Wireless Function of the Router is disabled.
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, MAC Clone
and LAN. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.
4.5.1 WAN
Choose menu “Network → WAN”, 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):
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Figure 4-6 WAN – Dynamic IP
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.
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.
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 website 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.
Host Name - This option specifies the Host Name of the Router.
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.)
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Click the Save button to save your settings.
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, shown in Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7 WAN - Static IP
IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.
Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet Mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP,
usually is 255.255.255.0.
Default Gateway - (Optional) Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation
provided by your ISP.
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.
Primary/Secondary DNS - Enter one or two DNS addresses in dotted-decimal notation
provided by your ISP.
Click the Save button to save your settings.
3. If your ISP provides a PPPoE connection, select PPPoE/Russia PPPoE option. And you
should enter the following parameters (Figure 4-8):
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Figure 4-8 WAN - PPPoE
User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These
fields are case-sensitive.
Secondary Connection - It’s available only for PPPoE Connection. If your ISP provides an
extra Connection type such as Dynamic/Static IP to connect to a local area network, then you
can check the radio button of Dynamic/Static IP to activate this secondary connection.
Disabled - The Secondary Connection is disabled by default, so there is PPPoE
connection only. This is recommended.
Dynamic IP - You can check this radio button to use Dynamic IP as the secondary
connection to connect to the local area network provided by ISP.
Static IP - You can check this radio button to use Static IP as the secondary connection
to connect to the local area network provided by ISP.
Connect on Demand - In this mode, the Internet connection can be terminated automatically
after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-established when you attempt to
access the Internet again. If you want your Internet connection keeps active all the time,
please enter “0” in the Max Idle Time field.
to have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects.
Connect Automatically - The connection can be re-established automatically when it was
down.
Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want
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Time-based Connecting - The connection will only be established in the period from the
start time to the end time (both are in HH:MM format).
Note:
Only when you have configured the system time on “System Tools → Time” page, will the
Time-based Connecting function take effect.
Connect Manually - You can click the Connect/Disconnect button to connect/disconnect
immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on Demand
mode. The Internet connection can be disconnected automatically after a specified inactivity
period and not be re-established until you click Connect button.
Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect
immediately.
Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you specify a time to Max Idle
Time because some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.
If you want to do some advanced configurations, please click the Advanced button, and the page
shown in Figure 4-9 will then appear:
Figure 4-9 PPPoE Advanced Settings
MTU Size - The default MTU size is “1480” bytes, which is usually fine. It is not
recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP.
Service Name/AC Name - The service name and AC (Access Concentrator) name should
not be configured unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP.
these fields blank will work.
In most cases, leaving
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ISP Specified IP Address - If your ISP does not automatically assign IP addresses to the
Router during login, please click “Use IP address specified by ISP” check box and enter the
IP address provided by your ISP in dotted-decimal notation.
Detect Online Interval - The Router will detect Access Concentrator online at every interval.
The default value is “0”. You can input the value between “0” and “120”. The value “0” means
no detect.
Primary DNS/Secondary DNS - If your ISP does not automatically assign DNS addresses to
the Router during login, please click “Use the following DNS servers” check box and enter
the IP address in dotted-decimal notation of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary
DNS server address is available, enter it as well.
Click the Save button to save your settings.
4. If your ISP provides BigPond Cable (or Heart Beat Signal) connection, please select
BigPond Cable. And you should enter the following parameters (Figure 4-10):
Figure 4-10 WAN - BigPond Cable
User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These
fields are case-sensitive.
Auth Server - Enter the authenticating server IP address or host name.
Auth Domain - Type in the domain suffix server name based on your location.
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e.g.
NSW / ACT - nsw.bigpond.net.au
VIC / TAS / WA / SA / NT - vic.bigpond.net.au
QLD - qld.bigpond.net.au
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.
Connect on Demand - In this mode, the Internet connection can be terminated automatically
after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-established when you attempt to
access the Internet again. If you want your Internet connection keeps active all the time,
please enter “0” in the Max Idle Time field.
Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want
to have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects.
Connect Automatically - The connection can be re-established automatically when it was
down.
Connect Manually - You can click the Connect/Disconnect button to connect/disconnect
immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on Demand
mode. The Internet connection can be disconnected automatically after a specified inactivity
period and not be re-established until you click Connect button.
Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect
immediately.
Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you specify a time to Max Idle
Time because some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.
Click the Save button to save your settings.
5. If your ISP provides L2TP connection, please select L2TP/Russia L2TP option. And you
should enter the following parameters (Figure 4-11):
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Figure 4-11 WAN - L2TP/Russia L2TP
User Name/Password/Confirmpassword - Enter the User Name and Password provided
by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive.
Dynamic IP/ Static IP - Choose either as you are given by your ISP. Click the Connect
button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately.
Connect on Demand - You can configure the Router to disconnect from your Internet
connection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection
has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to
automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet
again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, check the radio button. If you want your
Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise,
enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection
terminates.
Connect Automatically - Connect automatically after the Router is disconnected. To use this
option, check the radio button.
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Connect Manually - You can configure the Router to make it connect or disconnect manually.
After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the Router will disconnect from your
Internet connection, and you will not be able to re-establish your connection automatically as
soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, check the radio button. If
you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time
field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes that you wish to have the Internet connecting
last unless a new link is requested.
Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max
Idle Time, because some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.
Click the Save button to save your settings.
6. If your ISP provides PPTP connection, please select PPTP/Russia PPTP option. And you
should enter the following parameters (Figure 4-12):
Figure 4-12 WAN - PPTP/Russia PPTP
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User Name/Password/Confirmpassword - Enter the User Name and Password provided
by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive.
Dynamic IP/ Static IP - Choose either as you are given by your ISP and enter the ISP’s IP
address or the domain name.
If you choose static IP and enter the domain name, you should also enter the DNS assigned
by your ISP. And click the Save button.
Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect
immediately.
Connect on Demand - You can configure the Router to disconnect from your Internet
connection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection
has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to
automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet
again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, check the radio button. If you want your
Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter “0” in the Max Idle Time field.
Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet
connection terminates.
Connect Automatically - Connect automatically after the Router is disconnected. To use this
option, check the radio button.
Connect Manually - You can configure the Router to make it connect or disconnect manually.
After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the Router will disconnect from your
Internet connection, and you will not be able to re-establish your connection automatically as
soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, click the radio button. If
you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time
field. Otherwise, enter the number in minutes that you wish to have the Internet connecting
last unless a new link is requested.
Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max
Idle Time because some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.
Click the Save button to save your settings.
Note:
If you don't know how to choose the appropriate connection type, click the Detect button to allow
the Router to automatically search your Internet connection for servers and protocols. The
connection type will be reported when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the
Router. This report is for your reference only. To make sure the connection type your ISP provides,
please refer to the ISP. The various types of Internet connections that the Router can detect are
as follows:
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