Tenda TWL542R User manual

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Brief Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction.............................................................1
1.1 Product Features ..........................................................1
1.2 Applications...................................................................2
1.3 Package Contents.........................................................3
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation..............................................4
2.1 Front Panel LED Indication...........................................4
2.2 Operating Environment.................................................5
2.3 Hardware Installation Steps ..........................................5
Chapter 3 Configuration Guide................................................7
3.1 Log in............................................................................7
3.2 Wizard...........................................................................8
3.3 Running Status............................................................ 10
3.4 Quick configuration Wizard.........................................12
3.5 Advanced Config.........................................................12
3.6 WLAN Setting .............................................................14
3.7 DHCP Server..............................................................17
3.8 Virtual Server..............................................................19
3.9 Security Setting...........................................................22
3.10 Routing Table............................................................ 28
3.11 System Tool............................................................... 30

Instruction Manual Wireless Broadband Router
Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing Wireless Broadband Router series
(TWL541R/542R/542R+/543R/543R+/108R/108R+). This Wireless
Broadband Router is a cost-effective IP Sharing Router that enables
multiple users to share the Internet through an ADSL or cable modem.
Simply configure your Internet connection settings in the Wireless
Broadband Router and connect your PC to the LAN port then you're ready
to access the Internet. As your network grows, you can connect another hub
or switch to the router's LAN ports, allowing you easily expand your network.
Our Wireless Broadband Router provides a total solution for the Small and
Medium-sized Business (SMB) and the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO)
markets, giving you an instant network today, and the flexibility to handle
tomorrow's expansion and speed.
1.1 Product Features
zWireless Access Point, Router, 4-port Switch and Firewall, 4-in1
solution;
542R+/543R+/108R+ support detachable antenna;
zTransmission rate up to 54Mbps(TWL108R/108R+,support
108Mpbs), 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 1/5.5/2/1Mbps
Auto-Fallback;
zSupport IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3a IEEE802.3u
standard;(TWL108R/108R+, support Super G mode)
zSupport CSMA/CA, CSMA/CD, TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, ICMP, NAT
protocol;
zOne 10/100M auto-sense port for the connection to WAN;
zFour 10/100M auto-sense ports for the connection to LAN;Support
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xDSL/Cable MODEM for fixed or dynamic IP;
zLong distance transmission，indoor up to 100m,max 300m outdoor;and
TWL108R/R+ up to 850m（Limited by the enviroment）.
zRemote Web Management;
zSupport 64/128 bit WEP ,WPA WPA2 encryption security
authentication protocol;
zMulti-Channel Roaming;
zSupport 802.11b/802.11g auto-accommodated mode or setting by
manual;
zAuto MDI/MDIX functions;
zSupport Win2000/WinXP, Linux, Novell, Mac Operation System;
zSupport SSID broadcast control and access control based on MAC
address;
zSupport UPnP, DDNS function;
zProvide system security log, recording the operation status;
zSupport internal users’ filter function at access to the internet
zSupport virtual server, DMZ host;
zInternal Firewall, Prevent Hacker Attack;
1.2 Applications
TWL541R/542R/542R+/543R/543R+/108R/108R+ is designated for
the fast Ethernet, economical choice, and reliable quality, catering for
the following applications:
zIdeal meet up with the demand of more extensive area in the office, or
factory ,
zIdeal meet up with the area that need Non-cable or frequently Routing
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server shifting required, such as Square, airport, and hot-spot
sightseeing area.
zEasy install required for some special circumstances, such as
Construction zone, Temple, and Remote Scenery surveillance
zTo avoid expensive cable and installation charges in the residential
area, SOHO carrier.
1.3 Package Contents
Carefully open the enclosure and pay attention to find the following items
enclosed, if it's no included, please demand for them or call us if need.
z54M Wireless Broadband Router ×1
zPower adapter ×1
zInstructionmanual ×1
zFastInstallationGuide ×1
zInstallationCD-R ×1
zQCPasscertificate ×1
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Front Panel LED Indication
LED Description
POWER Power Indication
Twinkle Indicating that the wireless part are
working
SYS
Light Indicating connection have
established with wireless device
WAN Light
Indicating correct connection of WAN
port
WLAN Twinkle Indicating the radio signal is right
Light Indicating correct connection of LAN
ports
LAN(1/2/3/4)
Twinkle Indicating transmitting or receiving data
Rear Panel Interface Description
LAN 10/100
4 Ports
Connect to 10/100BaseT Ethernet or
Connect to HUB/switch
RESET
Notice: If you press RESET more than 7
seconds, all you data you have set up
will be changed to the factory default.
WAN Connect to ADSL or Cable MODEM
AC9V AC9V/1.0A Power Jack
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2.2 Operating Environment
zEthernet and wireless networking available
zTwist-cable connects the LAN port with the Local Network Area
(LAN)'s PC terminals, for wireless Series Adapter, please refer to
the user’s manual.
zXDSL/Cable Model or broadband inlet the outer internet services
to the Port “WAN” of this device.
zIE5.5 ,Netscape 6.1 or higher
zSupport Windows, Linux, Netware Platform,which complied with
TCP/IP protocol.
zLay down the device horizonly
zKeep it away from any heat sources.
zKeep it dry away from dust, moisture
2.3 Hardware Installation Steps
1) Please connect the LAN port of ADSL/CABLE Modem to the WAN port
of the Wireless Broadband Router（WAN LED Indicator light when
properly connected .）
2) Please connect the LAN port of Wireless Broadband Router to
Hub/Switch. (LAN LED Indicator light when properly connected).
3) Please connect your computer to Hub/Switch or connect your computer
to the LAN port by Ethernet cables directly.
4) You can connect wireless router by wireless LAN adapters. To do that
please search the wireless router through the configuration software of
wireless LAN adapter or WINDOWS XP ‘s “Search the available
wireless network” function and establish the connection with the
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wireless router.
The follow is the network topology:
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Chapter 3 Configuration Guide
3.1 Log in
After connecting the wireless router with PC, please click Internet
Explore and input http://192.168.0.1 (The default IP of the router) then
the following login screen will appear .The default user name and
password all “admin”
Fig 1
If this page doesn’t appear, please check your PC as following;
¾Please check your PC to make sure if there are WinGate, SyGate
software etc. If so, please delete such software(s);
¾Please change the Internet browser settings of tools-internet
optional-connection as Never Dial Up and uncheck all the 3 options of
LAN settings;
¾Make sure that the IP address 192.168.0.1 isn’t occupied by other PC
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of the LAN;
¾Please change the your PC’s IP address as 192.168.0.2~254 and
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.0.1 or set your
computer as obtain IP address automatically. If your user name and
password are right, the following screen will appear;
Fig 2
There are ten tabs: Running Status, Wizard, Advanced Config, WLAN
Setting, DHCP Server, Virtual Server, Security Setting, Routing Table,
System Tool, and Logout;
3.2 Wizard
The wizard section is designed to get you using the wireless router as quick
as possible. In this part you are required to fill in only the information
necessary to access the internet. Once you click on the Wizard, you should
see the screen as below.
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Fig 3
In the section you should select one of three types of connection that to
connect your wireless router to your ISP;
1 Select PPPoE if your ISP requires the PPPoE protocol to connect you to
the Internet(Your ISP should provide all the information required in this
section).
zUser Name: Please fill in the ADSL User Name provided by your ISP.
zPassword: Please fill in the ADSL password provided by your ISP.
2 If you access internet by dynamic IP, you can obtain IP address from the
ISP automatically.
3 If you access internet by static IP, namely you have the fixed IP address
provided by your ISP, you need fill in the following:
zIP address: The ISP give you an IP address connected to the WAN.
zSubnet mask: The ISP gives you a Subnet mask connected to the
WAN.
zGateway: Please fill in the gateway provides by your ISP.
zPlease fill in the DNS server provide by your ISP.
zStandby DNS server: Options, If your ISP give you two DNS server,
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you can fill in it’s IP address of the other DNS.
Click Next when you finished the configuration above.
Fig 4
Note: You must reboot your router to make the settings effective
after you save the settings.
3.3 Running Status
This section shows the running status.
Fig 5-1
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Fig 5-2
Fig 5-3
zWAN Port Status
This section displays the current status, including Link Status, WAN IP
address, Subnet mask, Gateway, DNS, Second DNS, and Link Type..
zLAN Port Status
This section displays LAN ports’ IP address, Subnet mask, DHCP
Server, NAT and Firewall Status.
zInformation
This section displays the Running Time,sytem Time,Client
Count,Firmware and Hardware version .
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3.4 Quick configuration Wizard
Please refer to 3.2 Wizard
3.5 Advanced Config
3.5.1 LAN Setting
This section configure the basic LAN’s parameters.
Fig 6
zMAC Address: The MAC address of this router in the LAN,
Unchangable.
zIP address: The IP address of this router in the LAN. The default
setting is: 192.168.0.1.You can change it according to your
requirement.
Note: If you change this IP address, you must use the changed IP
address when you log in this router next time ,and all default
gateway of the LAN’s PCs must be set the same as the IP
address otherwise all PCs will fail access internet.
zSubnet mask: The Subnet mask of this router in the LAN. The default
setting is 255.255.255.0
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3.5.2 WAN Setting
You can change the setting parameters of WAN. The screen will
change according to the difference ways to access internet.
Fig 7
3.5.3 MAC Address Clone
Fig 8
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zThis section can copy the MAC address of the current master’s
computer into the MAC address of the WAN port(or you can change
it by hand),If you are not very clear how to fill in the MAC address of
the WAN, you’d better use this function.(At this stage, to share an
ISP account, if your ISP have registered the Master’s Mac Address
only.)
3.5.4 DNS
Fig 9
zSelect Enable: the setting of this DNS will take effect.
zDNS Address: To add the DNS IP address provided by your ISP
zSecondly DNS Address: Optional, If your ISP give you two DNS server,
you can fill this in the other IP address of the DNS
3.6 WLAN Setting
3.6.1 Basic Setting
This section config the basic wireless network parameter.
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Fig 10
zSSID: The Service Set Identifier in the wireless LAN. Only the clients
who pass the identity validation can access the wireless network.
zWireless mode: 802.11b、802.11g or Mixed can be selected
zChannel: Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to
correspond with your network settings.
zDisable SSID: If you do not want to broadcast the Router's SSID,
please select this, otherwise, your wireless clients will detect the SSID
broadcast by the Router, and can associate with.
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3.6.2 Wireless Security Config
Fig 11
zSecurity Options: disable, or using WEP ,WPA ,WPA2 or
WPA_WP2_Mixed Encryption type.
zWEP Setting: if you select WEP, the WEP setting will take effective.
zAuthentication: You can select Open System which allow any access
or Shared Key based on the WEP encryption mechanism.
zEncryption Length: 64 bit or 128 bit.
zIf you select 64 bit please enter 10 Hexadecimal Digits or 5 ASCII
Characters. The 128 bit Key must be 26 Hexadecimal digits or 13
ASCII Characters
zYou only can select one effective key but you can save 4 keys.
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zKey: Please enter key here and pay attention to the size and effective
scope.
zWPA Type:You can select AES (Advanced Encryption Standard), TKIP
(Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) types for WPA.
zWPA2 Type:You can select AES type for WPA2.
zWPA(WPA2) Key: Please enter key here and pay attention to the size
and Effective scope.
zKey life:Please make a period of validity for your key.
3.6.3 Wireless Status
This can shows the linked clients status:including the MAC address,
Operating Mode,Running Status, etc.
Fig 12
3.7 DHCP Server
3.7.1 DHCP Server Config
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