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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router - I - Rev: 1.0.3 1910010061
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    from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2008 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
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    Mobile Configurations. product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. National Restrictions required Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service supply(not for spectrum) Norway Implemented This subsection does
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    contents should be found in your box: ¾ One TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router ¾ One AC power Adapter for TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router ¾ One Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that
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    Quick Installation Guide 7 3.1 TCP/IP configuration ...7 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 9 Chapter 4. Configuring the Router 13 4.1 Login ...13 4.2 Status...13 4.3 Quick Setup ...14 4.4 Network...15 4.4.1 LAN...15 4.4.2 WAN ...15 4.4.3 MAC Clone ...26 4.5 Wireless ...27 4.5.1 Wireless Settings 27
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    DHCP...36 4.6.1 DHCP Settings...36 4.6.2 DHCP Clients List 37 4.6.3 Address Reservation 37 4.7 Forwarding ...39 4.7.1 Virtual Servers ...39 4.7.2 Port Triggering ...41 4.7.3 DMZ...43 4.7.4 UPnP ...43 4.8 Security...44 4.8.1 Firewall ...45 4.8.2 IP Address Filtering 45 4.8.3 Domain Filtering...48
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    4.12.4 Backup and Restore 63 4.12.5 Reboot ...64 4.12.6 Password ...64 4.12.7 Log...65 4.12.8 Statistics...65 Appendix A: FAQ...68 Appendix B: Configuring the PC 73 Appendix C: Specifications 77 Appendix D: Glossary 78 - VIII -
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    for Port Triggering needs, and remote management and log so that network administrators can manage and monitor the network in real time. This device supports Bridge mode which can make two APs communicate with each other wirelessly. The TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router is easy-to-manage. Quick Setup
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    Router User Guide ¾ Adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ wireless LAN transmission technology. ¾ Supports 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps data transfer rates. ¾ Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security. ¾ Shares data and Internet access for users
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch Name PWR SYS WLAN WAN,1-4 Status Indication Off Power off On Power on On The router is initializing or maybe has a system error. Flashing The router is working properly Off The router has a hardware error Off There
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    with the TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router only, the use of a different adapter may result in product damage. ¾ LAN 1,2,3,4: Four 10/100Mbps RJ45 LAN ports for connecting the router to the local PC(s) ¾ WAN: This WAN port is where you will connect the cable/DSL Modem, or Ethernet ¾ Reset button
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide 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 (you do not need it if you connect the router to the Ethernet) ¾ Each PC in the LAN needs a
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    step.) TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide 5. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the WAN port on the router, shown in Figure 2-1. 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.
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    Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide After connecting the TL-WR541G Router into your network, you should configure it. This chapter describes how to configure the basic functions of your TL-WR541G Wireless Router. These procedures only take you a few minutes. You can access
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure 3-2, it means that your PC has not connected to the router. Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. Is
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    3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless 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
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3-5 Quick Setup Click Next, and then Choose WAN Connection Type page will appear, shown in Figure 3-6. Figure 3-6 Choose WAN Connection Type The router supports three popular ways to connect to Internet. Please select one compatible with your ISP.
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Static IP Note - The IP parameters should have been provided by your ISP. 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 -
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide 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. ¾ Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 4. Configuring the Router This chapter describes each Web page's key functions. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you can configure and manage the router. There are ten main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. Submenus will be available
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide The total up time of the router from when it was switched on or reset. Figure 4-1 Router Status 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." - 14 -
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    4.4 Network TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-2 the Network menu There are three submenus under the Network menu (shown in Figure 4-2): LAN, WAN and MAC Clone. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide 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 Internet. The default type is Dynamic IP. If you aren't given any login parameters (fixed IP Address, logging ID, etc
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide If you get address and find error when you go to a Web site, it is likely that your DNS servers are set up improperly. You should contact your ISP to get DNS server addresses. Get IP with Unicast DHCP - A few ISPs' DHCP servers do not support ISP connection.
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide 3. If you choose PPPoE, you should enter the following parameters (Figure 4-6): Figure 4-6 WAN - PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. ¾ Connect on Demand - You can configure the
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide ¾ 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 the Internet connection, and you will not be able to re-establish your
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide and enter the IP Address in dotted-decimal notation, which your ISP provided. ¾ Detect Online Interval - The default value is 0, you can input the value between 0 and 120. The router will detect Access Concentrator online at every interval between seconds. If
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide ¾ Host Name - This field is required to be filled by some service provider. 5. If you choose 802.1X + Static IP, you should enter the follow parameters(Figure 4-9) : Figure 4-9 802.1X + Static IP Settings ¾ User Name - Enter the user name for 802.1X
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-10 Big Pond Settings ¾ User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. ¾ Auth Server - Enter the authenticating server IP address or host name. ¾ Auth Domain - Type in the domain suffix
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    option, click the radio button. TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide ¾ 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
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide ¾ User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. ¾ Dynamic IP/ Static IP - Choose either as you are given by your ISP. Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-12 PPTP Settings ¾ User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. ¾ 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
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max Idle Time, since some applications are visiting the Internet
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Click the Save button to save your settings. ) Note: 1) Only the PC on your LAN can use the MAC Address Clone feature. 2) If you click the Save button, the router will prompt you to reboot. 4.5 Wireless Figure 4-14 Wireless menu There are three submenus under
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-15 Wireless Settings ¾ SSID - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same name (SSID) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is TP-LINK, but it is recommended strongly that you change your networks name (SSID)
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    not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode - Select the desired wireless mode. The options are: • 54Mbps (802.11g) - Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can connect to the router. • 11Mbps (802.11b) - Only 802
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide 2. Access the AP's Web-based utility and configure the AP under Bridge mode, then input 00-13-56-A8-9E-1A in corresponding Blank. ¾ Enable Wireless Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, the wireless stations will
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide ¾ WEP Key Format - You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal WEP key information for your network in the selected key radio button. These values must be identical on all wireless stations in your network. ¾ Key Type - You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-17 WPA/WPA2 ¾ Radius Server IP - Enter the IP address of the Radius Server ¾ Radius Port - Enter the port number that the radius service used. ¾ Radius Password - Enter the password for the Radius Server. Be sure to click the Save button to save your
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    64-bit / 128-bit / 152-bit. TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide ¾ Description - A simple description of the wireless station. ¾ WEP Key - Specify a unique WEP key (in Hexadecimal format) to access the router. To set up an entry, follow these instructions: First, you must decide whether the
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide ) Note: When 64-bit, or 128-bit, or 152-bit -07-8A be able to access the router when its WEP key is 2F34D20BE2E 54B326C5476586A, while all other wireless stations cannot access the router, you should configure the Wireless MAC Address Filtering list by
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide The filtering rules that configured should be similar to the following list: ) Note: a) If you select the radio button Allow the stations not specified by any enabled entries in the list to access for Filtering Rules, the wireless station B will still not be
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    4.6 DHCP TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-21 The DHCP menu There are three submenus under the DHCP menu (shown in Figure 4-21): DHCP Settings, DHCP Clients List and Address Reservation. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide the time is 1 ~ 2880 minutes. The default value is 120 minutes. ¾ Default Gateway - (Optional.) Suggest to input the IP address of the LAN port of the router, default value is 192.168.1.1 ¾ Default Domain - (Optional.) Input the domain name of your network. ¾
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide be assigned to servers that require permanent IP settings. This page is used for address reservation (shown in Figure 4-24). Figure 4-24 Address Reservation ¾ MAC Address - The MAC address of the PC of which you want to reserve IP address. ¾ Assigned IP
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Click the Delete All button to delete all entries Click the Next button to go to the next page and Click the Previous button to return the previous page. ) Note: The function won't take effect until the router reboots. 4.7 Forwarding Figure 4-26 The
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    To setup a virtual server entry: TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide 1. Click the Add New button. (pop-up Figure 4-28) 2. Select the service you want to use from the Common Service Port list. If the Common Service Port list does not have the service that you want to use, type the number of
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    : TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide If you set the virtual server of service port as 80, you must set the Web management port on Security -> Remote Management page to be any value except 80 such as 8080. Or else there will be a conflict to disable the virtual server. 4.7.2 Port Triggering
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide ¾ Status - The status of this entry either Enabled or Disabled. To add a new rule, enter the following data on the Port Triggering screen. 1. Click the Add New button. (pop-up Figure 4-30) 2. Enter a port number used by the application when it generates an
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    Note: TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide 1. When the trigger connection is released, the according opening ports will be closed. 2. Each rule allowed to be used only by one host on LAN synchronously. The trigger connection of other hosts on LAN will be refused. 3. Incoming Port Range cannot
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-32 UPnP Setting Port - Internal port, which the router opened for local host. • IP Address - The UPnP device that is currently accessing the router. • Status - Either Enabled or Disabled, "Enabled" means that port is still active. Otherwise, the port
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    4.8.1 Firewall TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Using the Firewall page (shown in Figure 4-34), you can turn the general firewall switch on or off. The default setting for the switch is off. If the general firewall switch is off, even if IP Address Filtering, DNS Filtering and MAC
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-35 IP address Filtering To disable the IP Address Filtering feature, keep the default setting, Disabled. To set up an IP Address Filtering entry, click Enable Firewall and Enable IP Address Filtering on the Firewall page, and click the Add New...
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    -WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide 4. WAN IP Address - Enter a WAN IP Address or a range of WAN IP Addresses in the field, in dotted-decimal notation format. For example, 61.145.238.6 - 61.145.238.47. Keep the field open, which means all WAN IP Addresses have been put into the field. 5. WAN Port
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide 4.8.3 Domain Filtering The Domain Filtering page (shown in Figure 4-37) allows you to control access To add or modify a Domain Filtering entry, follow these instructions: 1. Effective Time - Enter a range of time in HHMM format specifying the time for the
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide 3. Status - Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the : 4.8.4 MAC Filtering Like the IP Address Filtering page, the MAC Address Filtering page (shown in Figure 4-39) allows you to control access to the Internet by users on your local network based on
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-39 MAC address Filtering Before Add or Modify a MAC Address Filtering entry To add or modify a MAC Address Filtering entry, follow these instructions: 1. Enter the appropriate MAC Address into the MAC Address field. The format of the MAC Address is
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide 1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete. 2. Modify the information. 3. Click the
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide ¾ Remote Management IP Address - This is the current address you will use when accessing your router from the Internet. The default IP Address is 0.0.0.0. It means this function is disabled. To enable this function, change the default IP Address to another IP
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide ¾ Enable ICMP-FLOOD Attack Filtering - Enable or Disable the ICMP-FLOOD Attack Filtering. ¾ ICMP-FLOOD Packets threshold: (5 ~ 3600) - The default value is 50. Enter a value
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide will regain the capability to access Internet. Click the Return button to return to the Advanced Security page. 4.9 IP & MAC Binding Setting Figure 4-44 the IP & MAC Binding menu There are two submenus under the IP &MAC Binding menu (shown in Figure 4-44):
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-46 IP & MAC Binding Setting (Add & Modify) To add IP & MAC Binding entries: 1. Click the Add New... button. 2. Enter the MAC Address and IP Address. 3. Select the Bind checkbox. 4. Click the Save button to save it. To modify or delete an existing
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Click the Delete All button to delete all entries. 4.9.2 ARP List To manage the computer, you could observe the computers in the LAN by checking the relationship of MAC address and IP address on the ARP list, and you could configure the items on the ARP list
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-49 Static Routing To add static routing entries: 1. Click the Add New button. (pop-up Figure 4-50) 2. Enter the following data: ¾ Destination IP Address - The Destination IP Address is the address of the network or host that you want to assign to a
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Click the Disabled All button to make all entries disabled. Click the Delete All button to delete all entries 4.11 DDNS The router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide If your selected dynamic DNS Service Provider is www.oray.net, the page will appear as shown in Figure 4-52: Figure 4-52 Oray.net DDNS Settings To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Type the User Name for your DDNS account. 2. Type the Password
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-53 Comexe.cn DDNS Settings To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Type the domain names your dynamic DNS service provider gave. 2. Type the User Name for your DDNS account. 3. Type the Password for your DDNS account. 4. Click the Login
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Factory Defaults, Backup and Restore, Reboot, Password, Log and Statistics. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below. 4.12.1 Time You can set time manually
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    the router's firmware, you will lose current configuration settings, so make sure you backup the router's settings before you upgrade its firmware. To upgrade the router's firmware, follow these instructions: 1. Download the latest firmware upgrade file from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide 2. The router will reboot after the Upgrading has been finished. 4.12.3 Factory Defaults This page (shown in Figure 4-57) allows you to restore the factory default settings for the router. Figure 4-57 Restore Factory Default Click the Restore button to reset
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide process lasts for 20 seconds and the router will restart automatically. Keep the router on during the restoring process, to prevent any damage. 4.12.5 Reboot This page (shown in Figure 4-59) allows you to reboot the router. Figure 4-59 Reboot the router Click
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide router. All users who try to access the router's Web-based utility or Quick Setup will be prompted for the router's user name and password. ) Note: The new user name and password must not exceed 14 characters in length and must not include any spaces. Enter
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4-62 Statistics ¾ Current Statistics Status - Enable or Disable desired. Statistics Table: IP Address The IP Address displayed with statistics Total Packets The total amount of packets received and transmitted by the router. Bytes The total amount
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Click the Save button to save the Packets Statistic interval value. Click the Auto-refresh checkbox to refresh automatically. Click the Refresh button to refresh immediately. - 67 -
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Appendix A: FAQ 1. How do I configure the router to access Internet by ADSL users? 1) First, configure the ADSL Modem configured in RFC1483 bridge model. 2) Connect the Ethernet cable from your ADSL Modem to the WAN port on the router. The telephone cord
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide ii. If you are a Cable user, please configure the router following the above steps. 2. How do I configure the router to access Internet by Ethernet users? 1) Login to the router, click the "Network" menu on the left of your browser, and click "WAN" submenu.
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure A-4 Virtual Servers ) Note: Figure A-5 Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry Your opposite side should call your WAN IP, which is displayed on the "Status" page. 4) How to enable DMZ Host: Login to the router, click the "Forwarding" menu on the left
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Management Port" field. Click "Save" and reboot the router. ) Note: Figure A-7 Remote Management If the above configuration takes effect, to configure to the router by typing http://192.168.1.1:88 (the router's LAN IP address: Web Management Port) in the
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide 1) Make sure the "Wireless Router Radio" is enabled. 2) Make sure that the wireless stations' SSID accord with the router's SSID. 3) Make sure the wireless stations have right KEY for encryption when the router is encrypted. 4) If the wireless connection is
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Appendix B: Configuring the PC In this section, we'll introduce how to install and configure the TCP/IP correctly in Windows XP. First make sure your Ethernet Adapter is working, refer to the adapter's manual if needed. 1. Install TCP/IP component 1) On the
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 2 5) The following TCP/IP Properties window will display and the IP Address tab is open on this window by default. Now you have two ways to configure the TCP/IP protocol below: ¾ Setting IP address automatically Select Obtain an IP address
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3 ¾ Setting IP address manually 1 Select Use the following IP address radio button. And the following items available 2 If the router's LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1, type IP address is 192.168.1.x (x is from 2 to 254), and Subnet mask is 255.255.255
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 4 - 76 -
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    TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide Appendix C: Specifications General Standards Protocols Ports Cabling Type Radio Data Rate LEDs Safety & Emissions IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.11b and 802.11g TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, SNTP One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation WAN RJ45 port, Four 10/100M Auto-
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    make its sensitivity up to 105 dB, which gives users the ability to have robust, longer-range wireless connections. With this range-enhancing technology, a 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ based client and access point can maintain a connection at as much as three times the transmission distance of
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    transmitted. TL-WR541G 54M Wireless Router User Guide ¾ NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet. ¾ PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts
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TL-WR541G
54M Wireless Router
Rev: 1.0.3
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