Chapter 5: Configuring The Router; Login; Status - TP-Link TL-WR642G User Manual

Chapter 5: Configuring the Router

This chapter describes each web page's key functions.

5.1 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 ten main menus are: Status, Quick Setup, Network, Wireless,
DHCP, Forwarding, Security, Static Routing, DDNS and System Tools. On the right of
the web-based utility, there are the detailed explanations and instructions for the
corresponding page. To apply any settings you have altered on the page, please click the
Save button.
The detailed explanations for each web page key's function is listed below.

5.2 Status

The Status page displays the router's current status and configuration. All information is
read-only.
1. LAN
This field displays the current settings or information for the LAN, including the MAC
address, IP address and Subnet Mask.
2. Wireless
This field displays basic information or status for wireless function, including Wireless
Radio, SSID, Channel, Mode, Wireless MAC address and IP address.
3. WAN
These parameters apply to the WAN port of the router, including MAC address, IP
address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS server and WAN connection type.
If PPPoE is chosen as the WAN connection type, the Disconnect button will be
shown here while you are accessing the Internet. You can also cut the connection by
clicking the button. If you have not connected to the Internet, just click Connect to
establish the connection.
4. Traffic Statistics
This field displays the router's traffic statistics.
5. System Up Time
The amount of time from when the router was switched on or reset.
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