TP-LINK TL-WR543G User manual

TL-WR543G

54M Wireless AP Client Router

Rev: 1.0.1

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FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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

France

Outdoor use limited to 10

mW e.i.r.p. within the

band 2454-2483.5 MHz

Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4

GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to

allow current relaxed regulation. Full

implementation planned 2012

Italy

If used outside of own premises, general

authorization is required

Luxembourg None

General authorization required for network and

service supply(not for spectrum)

Norway Implemented

This subsection does not apply for the

geographical area within a radius of 20 km from

the centre of Ny-Ålesund

Russian

Federation

Only for indoor applications

Package contents

The following contents should be found in your box:

¾ One TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router

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

¾ One Quick Installation Guide

¾ One 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

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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.

1.1 Purposes

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

1.2 Conventions

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

1.3 Overview 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

2.1 Overview 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.

2.2 Features

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

¾ 1 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, 4 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports,

supporting Auto MDI/MDIX.

¾ Supports AP Client Router and AP Router operation mode.

¾ Supports WIFI Internet Access (WISP).

¾ Supports Wireless Distribution System (WDS).

¾ Adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™.

¾ Wireless Data transfer rates up to 54Mbps.

¾ Supports Port-based QoS.

¾ Output transmit power adjustable.

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

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

¾ Supports PPPoE, Dynamic IP, Static IP, L2TP, PPTP and Big Pond Cable Internet Access.

(AP Router mode only)

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

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

¾ Support Port QoS.

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

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

filtering.

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

¾ Supports configuration backup/restore and firmware upgrade.

¾ Supports Web management.

¾ Detachable Antenna (reverse SMA connector).

2.3 Panel 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

2.3.2 LED Explanation

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Name Status description

Off Power off

PWR

On Power on

On The router is initializing

Flashing The router is working properly

SYS

Off The router has a hardware error

Off There is no wireless device linked to the router

WLAN

Flashing The Wireless function is enabled

Off There is no device linked to the corresponding port

On

There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no

activity

WAN,1-4

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)

¾ AC 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.

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

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

¾ Factory 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.

¾ Wireless antenna

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Figure 2-2 Rear Panel sketch

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Chapter 3 Connecting the Router

3.1 System Requirements

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

connectors

¾ TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC

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

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

¾ Wireless Internet Access Service (WISP).

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

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)

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.

4.1 TCP/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.

¾ Configure the IP address manually

1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC. If you need instructions as to how to do this,

please refer to Appendix B: Configuring the PC

2) Configure the network parameters. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is from 2 to

254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1 (The router's default

IP address)

¾ Obtain an IP address automatically

1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC.

If you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to Appendix B: Configuring the

PC

2) 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

4.2 Quick 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

¾ User Name and Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.

These fields are case sensitive. If you have difficulty with this process, please contact your

ISP.

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.

¾ IP Address - This is the WAN IP address as seen by external users on the Internet (including

your ISP). Enter the IP address into the field.

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

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

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

¾ Secondary 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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