Chapter 4. Configuring The Router; Login - TP-Link TL-WR542G User Manual

SSID - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same SSID must be assigned to all
wireless devices on your network. The default SSID is TP-LINK. This value is case-sensitive.
For example, TP-LINK is NOT the same as tp-link.
Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the
wireless function of the router can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the
router in a region other than one of those specified in this field.
Channel - The current channel in use. This field determines which operating frequency will
be used.
Mode - Indicates the current mode 54Mbps (802.11g), 11Mbps (802.11b). If you select
54Mbps (802.11g), it is compatible with 11Mbps (802.11b).
These settings are only for basic wireless parameters, for advanced settings, please refer to
Section 4.5: "Wireless."
Note:
The change of wireless settings won't take effect until the router reboots! You can reboot it
manually. If you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to
Click the Next button. You will then see the Finish page:
After finishing all configurations of basic network parameters, please click Finish button to exit
this Quick Setup.

Chapter 4. Configuring the Router

This chapter describes each Web page's key functions.

4.1 Login

After your successful login, you can configure and manage the router. There are ten main menus
on the left of the Web-based utility. Submenus will be available after you click one of the main
menus. The eleven main menus are: Status, Quick Setup, Network, Wireless, DHCP,
Forwarding, Security, IP & MAC Binding Setting, Static Routing, DDNS and System Tools.
TL-WR542G
Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Finish
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Section 4.12.5: "Reboot"
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