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If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in

Figure 3-8.

z

If you are visiting the Router from the main computer, please select

Yes

, and then

click

Clone MAC Address

.

Figure 3-8

Quick Setup – MAC Clone

z

If you are visiting the Router from another computer, rather than the main computer,

please select

No

, and then enter the main computer’s MAC in the field

WAN MAC

Address

.

Figure 3-9

Quick Setup – MAC Clone

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If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in

Figure 3-10.

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Figure 3-10

Quick Setup - Static IP

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IP Address -

This is the WAN IP address seen by external users on the Internet

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

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Subnet Mask -

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

255.255.255.0.

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Default Gateway -

Enter the gateway IP address into the box if required.

¾

Primary

DNS -

Enter the DNS Server IP address into the box if required.

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Secondary DNS -

If your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into this field.

5.

Click

Next

to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-11.

Figure 3-11

Quick Setup – Wireless

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Wireless Radio -

Enable or disable the wireless radio by choosing from the drop-down

list.

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SSID -

Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same name of SSID (Service Set

Identification) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. Considering

your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX

(XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of each Router’s MAC address). This

value is case-sensitive. For example,

TEST

is NOT the same as

test

.

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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.

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Channel -

This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default

channel is set to

Auto

, so the AP will choose the best channel automatically. It is not

necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with

another nearby access point.

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Mode -

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

¾

Channel Width -

Select any channel width from the drop-down list. The default setting

is automatic, which can automatically adjust the channel width for your clients.

¾

Max Tx Rate -

You can limit the maximum transmission rate of the Router through this

field.

¾

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. It is

strongly recommended that you choose one of following options to enable security.

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WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK -

Select WPA based on pre-shared passphrase.

z

PSK Password

- You can enter

ASCII

or

Hexadecimal

characters.

For

ASCII

, the key can be made up of any numbers from 0 to 9 and any letters from

A to Z, and the length should be between 8 and 63 characters.

For

Hexadecimal

, the key can be made up of any numbers from 0 to 9 and letters

from A to F, and the length should be between 8 and 64 characters.

Please also note the key is case sensitive, which means that upper and lower case

keys will affect the outcome. It would also be a good idea to write down the key and

all related wireless security settings.

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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

Section 4.6: “Wireless

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6.

Click the

Next

button. You will then see the

Finish

page.

If you don’t make any changes on the

Wireless

page, you will see the

Finish

page as shown

in Figure 3-12. Click the

Finish

button to finish the

Quick Setup

.

Figure 3-12

Quick Setup – Finish

If there is something changed on the

Wireless

page, you will see the

Finish

page as shown

in Figure 3-13. Click the

Reboot

button to make your wireless configuration take effect and

finish 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 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.