TP-Link TL-WDR3500 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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

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.



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.



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!

These settings are only for basic wireless parameters. For advanced settings, please refer to

4.6 Wireless 2.4GHz.

7.

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

in Figure 3-13, and then click

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Figure 3-13 Quick Setup – Wireless



Wireless Radio -

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

radio.



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

in your network. The default SSID is set to be TP-LINK_5GHz_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.



Band -

This field displayed the operating frequency being configured.



Mode -

This field determines the wireless mode which the Router works on.



11a only -

Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11a.



11n only-

Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n.



11an mixed -

Select if you are using both 802.11a and 802.11n wireless clients.

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

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.



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!

These settings are only for basic wireless parameters. For advanced settings, please refer to

4.7 Wireless 5GHz.

8.

Then you will see the

Finish

page.



If you don’t make any change on the

Wireless

page, you will see the

Finish

page as

shown in Figure 3-14. Click the

Finish

button to finish the

Quick Setup

.

Figure 3-14 Quick Setup - Finish



If there is anything changed on the

Wireless

page, you will see the

Finish

page as

shown in Figure 3-15. Click the

Reboot

button to make your wireless configuration take

effect and finish the

Quick Setup

.

Figure 3-15 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 sixteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility.

On the right, there 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 Router Status

4.3

Quick Setup

Please refer to

3.2 Quick Installation Guide

.

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