TP-Link TL-WR1043ND - Ultimate Wireless N Gigabit... User manual

TL-WR1043ND
450Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router
REV4.0.0
1910011500

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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1）This device may not cause harmful interference.
2）This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only
Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
CE Mark Warning

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of
the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1）This device may not cause interference, and
2）This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1）l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2）l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, meme si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
This radio transmitter (IC:8853A-WR1043ND/Model:TL-WR1043ND) has been approved by
Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible
gain indicated.Antenna types not included in this list (Appendix C), having a gain greater than the
maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Le présent émetteur radio (IC:8853A-WR1043ND/Model:TL-WR1043ND) a étéapprouvépar
Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un
gain admissible maximal. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste (Annexe C), et dont le
gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de
l'émetteur.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un

environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installéet utiliséavec un minimum de 20
cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Korea Warning Statements:
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.
NCC Notice & BSMI Notice
注意！
依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻
率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干擾現象時，應立
即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率
射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。
安全諮詢及注意事項
請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。
清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。
注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。
插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。
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Safety Information

When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product;
when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the
product or the power adapter from the power source.
Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock
and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.
Avoid water and wet locations.
Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. The plug
considered as disconnect device of adapter.
Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing
of this product. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Explanation of the symbols on the product label
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Explanation
RECYCLING
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to
European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize
its impact on the environment.
User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to
the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.
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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd,
Nanshan, Shenzhen, China
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: 450Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router
Model No.: TL-WR1043ND
Trademark: TP-LINK
We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical
regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:
Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2011/65/EU
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents
EN 300 328 V1.9.1
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 & EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1
EN 55022: 2010 + AC: 2011
EN 55024: 2010
EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 + A2: 2013
EN 50385: 2002
EN 50581: 2012
The product carries the CE Mark:
Person responsible for making this declaration:
Huang Jing
Regulatory Compliance Manager
Date of issue: 9/3/2016

I
CONTENTS
Package Contents.......................................................................................................4
Chapter 1. Introduction .............................................................................................5
1.1 Overview of the Router...................................................................................................5
1.2 Conventions....................................................................................................................5
1.3 Main Features.................................................................................................................6
1.4 Panel Layout...................................................................................................................7
1.4.1 The Front Panel ..................................................................................................7
1.4.2 The Rear Panel...................................................................................................8
Chapter 2. Connecting the Router..........................................................................10
2.1 System Requirements ..................................................................................................10
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements........................................................................10
2.3 Connecting the router...................................................................................................10
Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide .......................................................................12
3.1 TCP/IP Configuration....................................................................................................12
3.2 Quick Installation Guide................................................................................................13
Chapter 4. Basic.......................................................................................................19
4.1 Network Map.................................................................................................................19
4.2 Internet..........................................................................................................................19
4.3 Wireless........................................................................................................................23
4.4 Guest Network..............................................................................................................24
Chapter 5. Configuring the Router.........................................................................25
5.1 Login .............................................................................................................................25
5.2 Status............................................................................................................................26
5.3 Network.........................................................................................................................27
5.3.1 WAN..................................................................................................................27
5.3.2 MAC Clone........................................................................................................34
5.3.3 LAN...................................................................................................................35
5.3.4 IPTV..................................................................................................................35
5.4 Wireless........................................................................................................................38
5.4.1 Wireless Settings..............................................................................................38
5.4.2 WPS..................................................................................................................40
5.4.3 Wireless Security..............................................................................................42
5.4.4 Wireless MAC Filtering.....................................................................................45

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5.4.5 Wireless Advanced ...........................................................................................47
5.4.6 Wireless Statistics.............................................................................................48
5.5 Guest Network..............................................................................................................48
5.5.1 Guest Network ..................................................................................................49
5.5.2 Storage Sharing................................................................................................50
5.6 DHCP............................................................................................................................52
5.6.1 DHCP Settings..................................................................................................52
5.6.2 DHCP Clients List .............................................................................................53
5.6.3 Address Reservation.........................................................................................53
5.7 USB Settings.................................................................................................................55
5.7.1 Storage Sharing................................................................................................55
5.7.2 FTP Server........................................................................................................56
5.7.3 Media Server.....................................................................................................59
5.7.4 User Accounts...................................................................................................61
5.7.5 Print Server.......................................................................................................63
5.8 NAT Boost.....................................................................................................................63
5.9 Forwarding....................................................................................................................64
5.9.1 Virtual Servers...................................................................................................64
5.9.2 Port Triggering ..................................................................................................66
5.9.3 DMZ ..................................................................................................................68
5.9.4 UPnP.................................................................................................................68
5.10 Security.........................................................................................................................69
5.10.1 Basic Security ...................................................................................................70
5.10.2 Advanced Security............................................................................................71
5.10.3 Local Management ...........................................................................................73
5.10.4 Remote Management.......................................................................................74
5.11 Parental Control............................................................................................................74
5.12 Access Control..............................................................................................................77
5.12.1 Rule...................................................................................................................77
5.12.2 Host...................................................................................................................82
5.12.3 Target................................................................................................................84
5.12.4 Schedule...........................................................................................................85
5.13 Advanced Routing ........................................................................................................87
5.13.1 Static Routing List.............................................................................................87
5.13.2 System Routing Table.......................................................................................88
5.14 Bandwidth Control.........................................................................................................89

III
5.14.1 Control Settings ................................................................................................89
5.14.2 Rules List ..........................................................................................................90
5.15 IP & MAC Binding.........................................................................................................91
5.15.1 Binding Settings................................................................................................91
5.15.2 ARP List............................................................................................................92
5.16 Dynamic DNS ...............................................................................................................93
Comexe DDNS .............................................................................................................93
Dyn DDNS ....................................................................................................................94
No-IP DDNS..................................................................................................................94
5.17 IPv6 Support.................................................................................................................95
5.17.1 IPv6 Status........................................................................................................96
5.17.2 IPv6 Setup.........................................................................................................97
5.18 System Tools...............................................................................................................105
5.18.1 Time Settings..................................................................................................106
5.18.2 Diagnostic.......................................................................................................107
5.18.3 Firmware Upgrade..........................................................................................109
5.18.4 Factory Defaults..............................................................................................110
5.18.5 Backup & Restore...........................................................................................110
5.18.6 Reboot..............................................................................................................111
5.18.7 Password .........................................................................................................111
5.18.8 System Log.....................................................................................................112
5.18.9 Statistics..........................................................................................................114
Appendix A: FAQ..................................................................................................... 116
Appendix B: Configuring the PCs.........................................................................121
Appendix C: Specifications....................................................................................125
Appendix D: Glossary ............................................................................................126

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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
450Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router
DC Power Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
Ethernet Cable
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 450Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall,
NAT-router and Wireless AP. The 450Mbps 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 450Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router provides up to 450Mbps 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 450Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router
provides complete data privacy.
The TL-WR1043ND 450Mbps 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.
1.2 Conventions
The router or TL-WR1043ND mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR1043ND 450Mbps
Wireless N Gigabit Router without any explanation.
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1.3 Main Features
Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to 450Mbps.
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, SpecialApplication and DMZ host.
Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing.
ProvidesAutomatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet.
Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing.
Supports Parental Controls 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
The router’s LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to right).
Name
Status
Indication
(Power)
Blinking
The router is updating or initializing.
On
The router is working in a normal status.
(Wireless )
Off
The wireless function is disabled.
On
The wireless function is enabled.
(Internet)
Off
No connection.
On(Orange)
The router’s Internet port has been connected but the
Internet is unavailable.
On(Green)
The Internet is available.
(Ethernet)
On
There is a device connected to the corresponding port.
Off
No connection.
(WPS)
Blinking
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. The WPS LED will be off after 5
minutes.
(USB)
Off
No connection.
On
A storage device or printer has connected to the USB port.

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1.4.2 The Rear Panel
The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right).
Wireless On/Off: The button for the wireless function. Press and hold the wireless button
for about 2 seconds to turn it on or off.
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: Use the USB ports for media sharing, storage sharing and printer sharing across
your local network. You can also set up an FTP server to access your files remotely
through the Internet.
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 450Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router.
WPS/Reset:
Pressing this button 1 second enables the WPS function. If your clients, 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 clients and automatically
configure wireless security for your wireless network. The wireless security will be
automatically configured 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 5 seconds)

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until all LEDs flash together once. And then release the button and wait the router to
reboot to its factory default settings.
Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data.

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Chapter 2. Connecting the Router
2.1 System Requirements
Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)
One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the router is
connected directly to the Ethernet.)
PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors
TCP/IP protocol on each PC
Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox orApple Safari
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements
Place the router in a well-ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent
Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)
Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the router
Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃(32℉~104℉)
Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
2.3 Connecting the router
Before installing the router, make sure your PC is connected to the Internet through the
broadband service successfully. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. After that,
please install the router according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug
and keep your hands dry.

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1. Install the antennas and position them vertically.
2. Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
3. Connect the modem to the Internet port on the router via an Ethernet cable.
4. Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
5. Power on the router.
6. Connect your computer to the router (Wired or Wireless)
Wired: Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.
Wireless: Use the default wireless network name (SSID) and password printed on the
product label on the bottom of the router to connect wirelessly.

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Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide
This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of yourTL-WR1043ND Router
using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes.
3.1 TCP/IP Configuration
The default domain name of theTL-WR1043ND 450Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router is
http://tplinkwifi.net, the default IP address is 192.168.0.1, and the default Subnet Mask is
255.255.255.0. These values can be changed as you desire. In this guide, we all use the default
values for description.
Connect the local PC to the Ethernet ports of the router, and then you can configure the IP
address for your PC by following the steps below:
1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC. If
you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to Appendix B: Configuring the
PCs.
2) Then the built-in DHCP server will assign IP address for the PC.
Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection
between your PC and the router. The following example is in Windows XP.
Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.0.1, and then press Enter.
If the result displayed is similar to the figure below, it means the connection between your
PC and the router has been established well.

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If the result displayed is similar to the figure below, it means the connection between your
PC and the router failed.
Please check the connection following these steps:
1. Is the connection between your PC and the router correct?
Note:
The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of Ethernet ports which you link to on the router and LEDs on your PC's
adapter should be lit.
2. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?
Note:
If the router's IP address is 192.168.0.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of
192.168.0.2 ~ 192.168.0.254.
3. Try the IP address 192.168.0.1.
Note:
If the LAN IP of the modem connected with your router is 192.168.0.x, the default LAN IP of the
router will automatically switch from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1 to avoid IP conflict. Therefore,
in order to verify the network connection between your PC and the router, you can open a
command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter.
3.2 Quick Installation Guide
1. Enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar of a web browser. Use admin for both
username and password, and then click Login.