TP-LINK TL-WR642G User Manual

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TL-WR642G
108M Wireless Router User Guide 
 
 
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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 twelve main 
menus on the left of the Web-based utility. Submenus will be available after you click one of the 
main menus. The twelve main menus are: Status, Quick Setup, Network, Wireless, DHCP, 
Forwarding, Security, Static Routing, IP QoS, IP & MAC Binding Setting, 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 are listed below.   
4.2  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 total up time of the router from when it was switched on or reset.