User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Package Contents
- Introduction
- Connecting the Router
- Quick Installation Guide
- Basic
- Configuring the Router
- Appendix A: FAQ
- Appendix B: Configuring the PCs
- Appendix C: Specifications
- Appendix D: Glossary
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TL-WR1043ND
450Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router
11bgn mixed - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n wireless clients.
It is strongly recommended that you set the Mode to 802.11bgn mixed, and all of
802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the router.
Channel Width - Select the channel width from the drop-down list, including Auto,
20MHz, 40MHz.
Note:
If 11bg mixed is selected in the Mode field, the Channel Width selecting field will turn grey
and the value will become 20MHz, which is unable to be changed.
Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default
channel is set to Auto, so the router will choose the best channel automatically. It is not
necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with
another nearby access point.
Enable Wireless Router Radio - The wireless radio of the Router can be enabled or
disabled to allow wireless stations access. If enabled, the wireless stations will be able to
access the Router. Otherwise, wireless stations will not be able to access the Router.
Enable SSID Broadcast - When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks
to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the router. If you select the Enable
SSID Broadcast checkbox, the Wireless router will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.
Enable WDS Bridging - Check this box to enable WDS. With this function, the router can
bridge two or more WLANs. If this checkbox is selected, you will have to set the following
parameters as shown in Figure 5- 13. Make sure the following settings are correct.
Figure 5- 13 WDS Settings
SSID (to be bridged) - The SSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a
client. You can also use the survey function to select the SSID to join.
BSSID (to be bridged) - The BSSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a
client. You can also use the survey function to select the BSSID to join.
Survey - Click this button, you can search the AP which runs in the current channel.