TL-WR542G 54M Wireless Router User Guide
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Chapter 2: Introduction
2.1 Overview of the Router
The TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router integrates firewall, NAT-router and Wireless
AP. Its design is dedicated to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) Wireless network
solution. The TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router will allow you to connect your
network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet Access, files and fun, easily and
securely.
In the most attentive wireless security, the TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router
provides multiple protection measures. It can be set to turn off wireless network name
(SSID) broadcast so that only station that have the SSID can be connected. The Router
provides wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security, and WPA and WPA-PSK
authentication and TKIP/AES encryption security. It also supports VPN pass-through for
sensitive data secure transmission.
The TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router complies with the IEEE802.11g/b standards
so that data rate is up to 54Mbps. It adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range
TM
WLAN
transmission technology so that transmission distance is 2-3 times of traditional 11g/b
solutions, up to 855.36m tested in China. Transmission range is extended to 4-9 times. It
is compatible with all IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11b products.
The TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router provides flexible access control so that
parents or network administrators can establish restricted access policies for children or
staff. It is built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. It also
supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering need, and Remote
management and log so that network administrators can manage and monitor the
network on real time.
The TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router is easy-to-manage. Quick Setup Wizard 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
• Complies with IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u standards
• Built in 4-port 10/100Mbps Switch
• Ethernet connection to a WAN device, such as a cable modem or DSL modem
• Adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range
TM
WLAN transmission technology
• Shares data and Internet access for the network, connecting Internet through
PPPoE on demand and disconnecting when idle
• Supports 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6/11/5.5/3/2/1/0.5/0.25Mbps wireless LAN data
transfer rates
• Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security
