TP-Link manual TL-WR642G 108M Wireless Router User Guide

TL-WR642G108M Wireless Router User Guide

wireless function of the router in a region other than one of those specified in this filed. If your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance

Note: Some regions may not use 108Mbps Mode since the operation for the wireless interface in 108Mbps Mode is illegal.

Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.

Mode - Select the desired wireless mode. The options are:

•108Mbps (Dynamic) - Super GTM, 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can connect to the router.

•108Mbps (Static) - Only Super GTM wireless stations can connect to the router.

•54Mbps (802.11g) - Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can connect to the router.

•11Mbps (802.11b) - Only 802.11b wireless stations can connect to the router. Note: The default is "54Mbps (802.11g)", which allows both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations to connect to the router.

Enable Wireless Router Radio - The wireless radio of this Router can be enabled or disabled to allow wireless stations access. If enabled, wireless stations will be able to access the router, otherwise, wireless stations will not be able to access the router.

Enable SSID Broadcast - If you select the Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the Wireless Router SSID will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.

Enable Wireless Security – The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, the wireless stations will be able to connect the router without encryption. It is recommended strongly that you choose this optional to encrypt your wireless network. The encryption settings described below.

Authentication Type - You can select one of the following authentication types:

•Automatic - Select Shared Key or Open System authentication type automatically based on the wireless station request.

•Shared Key - Select 802.11 Shared Key authentication.

•Open System - Select 802.11 Open System authentication.

•WPA-PSK - Select WPA authentication type based on pre-shared passphrase.

•WPA - Select WPA authentication type based on Radius Server.

WEP Key Format - You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format. ASCII Code Format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length. Hexadecimal format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length.

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