Appendix A: FAQ

1.How do I configure the router to access the Internet by ADSL users?

1)First, configure the ADSL Modem configured in RFC1483 bridge model.

2)Connect the Ethernet cable from your ADSL Modem to the WAN port on the router. The telephone cord plugs into the Line port of the ADSL Modem.

3)Login to the router, click the “Network” menu on the left of your browser, and click "WAN" submenu. On the WAN page, select “PPPoE” for WAN Connection Type. Type user name in the “User Name” field and password in the “Password” field, finish by clicking “Connect”.

Figure A-1 PPPoE Connection Type

4)If your ADSL lease is in “pay-according-time” mode, select “Connect on Demand” or “Connect Manually” for the Internet connection mode. Type an appropriate number for “Max Idle Time” to avoid wasting paid time. Otherwise, you can select “Auto-connecting” for the Internet connection mode.

Figure A-2 PPPoE Connection Mode

)Note:

1)Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max Idle Time, since some applications is visiting the Internet continually in the background.

2)If you are a Cable user, please configure the router following the above steps.

2.How do I configure the router to access the Internet by Ethernet users?

1)Login to the router, click the “Network” menu on the left of your browser, and click "WAN" submenu. On the WAN page, select “Dynamic IP” for "WAN Connection Type", finish by clicking “Save”.

2)Some ISPs require that you register the MAC Address of your adapter, which is connected to your cable/DSL Modem during installation. If your ISP requires MAC register, login to the

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TL-WA5210G specifications

The TP-Link TL-WA5210G is a powerful outdoor wireless access point designed to provide extended coverage and high-speed wireless connectivity in challenging environments. Targeted at outdoor networking applications, this device is commonly utilized for establishing wireless connections across open areas, such as campuses, farms, and remote sites where traditional wired connections may not be feasible.

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