Chapter 2: Introduction; Overview Of The Router; Features - TP-Link TL-WR642G User Manual

Chapter 2: Introduction

2.1 Overview of the Router

The TL-WR642G 108Mbps 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-WR642G 108Mbps 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-WR642G 108Mbps 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 and WPA-PSK
authentication, as well as TKIP/AES encryption security. It also supports VPN
pass-through for sensitive data secure transmission.
The TL-WR642G 108Mbps Wireless Router complies with the IEEE 802.11g/b standards
and adopts 108M Super G
transmission rate is up to 108Mbps. It adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range
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-WR642G 108Mbps 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-WR642G 108Mbps 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 108M Super G
technologies
Shares data and Internet access for the network, connecting Internet through
PPPoE on demand and disconnecting when idle
Supports 108/54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6/11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data transfer
rates
Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security
Provides WPA and WPA-PSK authentication and TKIP/AES encryption security
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