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TL-WR1043ND
300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router
Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
TL-WR1043ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router
DC Power Adapter for TL-WR1043ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router
Quick Installation Guide
Ethernet Cable
Resource CD for TL-WR1043ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router, including:
This Guide
Other Helpful Information
Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items is damaged or
missing, please contact with your distributor.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1
Overview of the Router
The TL-WR1043ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall,
NAT-router and Wireless AP. The 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router delivers exceptional range
and speed, which can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the
users demanding higher networking performance.
The TL-WR1043ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router provides up to 300Mbps wireless
connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. The incredible speed makes it ideal for handling
multiple data streams at the same time, which ensures your network stable and smooth. The
performance of this 802.11n wireless router will give you the unexpected networking experience at
speed 650% faster than 802.11g. It is also compatible with all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b
products.
With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN
64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as
advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR1043ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router provides
complete data privacy.
The TL-WR1043ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router provides flexible access control, so that
parents or network administrators can establish restricted access policies for children or staff. It
also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering, and then the network
administrators can manage and monitor the network in real time with the remote management
function.
Since the router is compatible with virtually all the major operating systems, it is very easy to
manage. Quick Setup Wizard is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in
this user guide. Before installing the router, please look through this guide to know all the router’s
functions.
Simple Installation
Flexible Access Control
Multiple Security Protections
Incredible Speed
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1.2 Conventions
The router or TL-WR1043ND mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR1043ND 300Mbps
Wireless N Gigabit Router without any explanation.
1.3 Main Features
Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps.
One 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 Internet port, four 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation
RJ45 Ethernet ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX.
Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security.
Shares
data
and
Internet
access
for
users,
supporting
Dynamic
IP/Static
IP/PPPoE/PPTP/L2TP Internet access.
Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host.
Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing.
Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet.
Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing.
Supports Parental Control and Access Control.
Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE.
Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control
List).
Supports Flow Statistics.
Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.
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1.4 Panel Layout
1.4.1
The Front Panel
Figure 1-1
Front Panel sketch
The router’s LEDs and the WPS button are located on the front panel (View from left to right).
Name
Status
Indication
(Power)
Off
Power is off.
On
Power is on.
(System)
On
The router is initializing or maybe has a system error.
Flashing
The router is working properly.
Off
The router has a system error.
(Wireless )
Off
The wireless function is disabled.
Flashing
The wireless function is enabled.
(Internet)
(Ethernet)
Off
There is no device linked to the corresponding port.
On
There is a device linked to the corresponding port but there
is no activity.
Flashing
There is an active device linked to the corresponding port.
(WPS)
Slow
Flash
A wireless device is connecting to the network by WPS
function. This process will last in the first 2 minutes.
On
A wireless device has been successfully added to the
network by WPS function.
Quick
Flash
A wireless device failed to be added to the network by WPS
function.
(USB)
Off
No storage device or printer is plugged into the USB port.
On
A storage device or printer has connected to the USB port.
Table 1-1 The LEDs description
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Note:
After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep on
for about 5 minutes and then turn off.
1.4.2
The Rear Panel
Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch
The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right).
Wireless On/Off:
The switch for the wireless function.
Ethernet (1, 2, 3, 4):
These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the router to the local PC(s).
Internet:
This port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.
USB:
The USB port connects to a USB storage device or a USB printer.
On/Off:
The switch for the power.
Power:
The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the
power adapter provided with this TL-WR1043ND 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router.
WPS/Reset:
Pressing this button for less than 5 seconds enables the WPS function. If your client devices,
such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this button
to quickly establish a connection between the router and client devices and automatically
configure wireless security for your wireless network.
Pressing this button for more than 5 seconds enables the Reset function. With the router
powered on, press and hold the
WPS/Reset
button (approximately 8 seconds) until the SYS
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