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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.
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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.
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Max Tx Rate -
You can limit the maximum transmission rate of the Router through this
field.
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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 choose 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
”.
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
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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.
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Figure 4-1
Router Status
4.3
Quick Setup
Please refer to
Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide."
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4.4
QSS
This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by
QSS
(Quick Secure Setup)
function.
a).
Choose menu “
QSS
”, and you will see the next screen (shown in
Figure 4-2
).
Figure 4-2
QSS
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QSS Status -
Enable or disable the QSS function here.
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Current PIN -
The current value of the Router's PIN displayed here. The default PIN of the
Router can be found in the label or User Guide.
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Restore PIN -
Restore the PIN of the Router to its default.
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Gen New PIN -
Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the Router's
PIN. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN.
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Add device -
You can add the new device to the existing network manually by clicking this
button.
b).
To add a new device:
If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless
connection between wireless adapter and Router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC)
method or PIN method.
)
Note:
To build a successful connection by QSS, you should also do the corresponding configuration of
the new device for QSS function meanwhile.
For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of our company for
example.
I.
By PBC
If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the Push Button Configuration (PBC)
method, you can add it to the network by PBC with the following two methods.
Method One:
Step 1.
Press the QSS button on the front panel of the Router.

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