User's Manual

TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router User Guide
Chapter 2: Introduction
2.1 Overview of the Router
The TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall,
NAT-router and Wireless AP. Its design is dedicated to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO)
wireless network solutions. The TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router will allow you
to connect your network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet Access, files and fun,
easily and securely.
The TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router provides 2 operation modes for multi-user
to access Internet:: AP client router and AP router. In AP client router mode, it can access
Internet wirelessly by your WISP’s support.. In AP router mode, it can access Internet via
ADSL/Cable modem.
In the most attentive wireless security, the TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router
provides multiple protection measures. In AP router mode, it can be set to turn off
wireless network name (SSID) broadcast so that only stations that have the SSID can be
connected. The router provides wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security,
and WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, as well as TKIP/AES
encryption security. It also supports VPN pass-through for sensitive data secure
transmission.
The TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router complies with the IEEE 802.11g and IEEE
802.11b standards so that the data transmission rate is up to 54Mbps. It adopts 2x to 3x
eXtended Range
™
WLAN transmission technology so that transmission distance is 2-3
times of traditional IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b solutions, up to a distance of 855.36m
tested in China. Transmission range is extended to 4-9 times. It is compatible with all IEEE
802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products.
The TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router provides flexible access control in AP
router mode so that parents or network administrators can establish restricted access
policies for children or staff. It has built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address
distributing. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering needs, and
remote management and log so that network administrators can manage and monitor the
network in real time.
The TL-WR543G 54M Wireless AP Client Router is easy-to-manage. Quick Setup is
supported and friendly help messages are provided for every step. So you can configure
it quickly and share Internet access, files and fun.
2.2 Features
¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u standards.
¾ 1 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, 4 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45
LAN ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX.
¾ Adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ wireless LAN transmission technology.
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