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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.

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.

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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.

After finishing WAN Connection Type selection, the Dual Band Selection page will appear as

shown in Figure 3-12. Here we take “Concurrently with 2.4GHz and 5GHz (802.11a/b/g/n)” for

example. Click

Next

to continue.

Figure 3-12 Quick Setup – Dual Band Selection



2.4GHz

- You can use the 2.4GHz band to connect to many classic wireless devices like

gaming consoles, laptops, DVRs, ect.



5GHz

- This band is less crowded and is used for time-sensitive music, video streaming

or gaming. Using this band can avoid interference with 2.4GHz networks or noisy

devices like cordless phones and microwave ovens.

6.

Configure the basic parameters for 2.4GHz wireless network in the following screen as

shown in Figure 3-13, and then click

Next

.

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Figure 3-13 Quick Setup – Wireless



Wireless Radio

- Indicates whether the wireless radio feature of the Router is enabled

or disabled.



Wireless Network Name -

Enter a string of up to 32 characters. The same Name

(SSID) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is set

to be

TP-LINK_XXXX

(XXXX indicates the last unique four characters of each Router's

MAC address), which can ensure your wireless network security. But it is recommended

strongly that you change your networks name (SSID) to a different value. This value is

case-sensitive. For example,

MYSSID

is NOT the same as

MySsid

.



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.

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

Wireless Security



Disable Security -

The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If

disabled, the wireless stations will be able to connect the router without encryption.



Enable Security (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) –

It’s selected by default, with the

default PSK password 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.



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.



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.

7.

Configure the basic parameters for 5GHz wireless network in the following screen as shown

in Figure 3-14, and then click

Next

.

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Figure 3-14 Quick Setup – Wireless



Wireless Radio -

Choose from the drop-down list to enable or disable the wireless radio.



Wireless Network Name -

Enter a string of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID)

must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is set to be

TP-LINK_XXXX_5G

(XXXX indicates the last unique four characters of each Router's

MAC address), which can ensure your wireless network security. But it is recommended

strongly that you change your networks name (SSID) to a different value. This value is

case-sensitive. For example,

MYSSID

is NOT the same as

MySsid

.



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

disabled, the wireless stations will be able to connect the router without encryption.