Chapter 2: Introduction; Overview Of The Router; Features - TP-Link TL-WR542G User Manual

Chapter 2: Introduction

2.1 Overview of the Router

The TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless 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-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 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-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router complies with the IEEE 802.11g/b 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/b 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-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router provides flexible access control 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 on real time.
The TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless 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

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
Shares data and Internet access for the network, connecting Internet through
PPPoE on demand and disconnecting when idle
Supports 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data
transfer rates
Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security
Provides WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication and TKIP/AES
encryption security
Provides wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List)
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