User's Guide

TL-WR842N
300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router User Guide
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 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 - If you select the Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the wireless
router will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.
 Enable WDS Bridging - You can select this to enable WDS Bridging, with this function, the
Router can bridge two or more WLANs.
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Note:
If this checkbox is selected, you had better make sure the following settings are correct.
Figure 4-17
 SSID(to be bridged) - The SSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a client.
You can also use the search 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 search function to select the BSSID to join.
 Survey - Click this button, you can search the AP which runs in the current channel.
 WDS Mode - This field determines which WDS Mode will be used. It is not necessary to
change the WDS Mode unless you notice network communication problems with root AP.
If you select Auto, then Router will choose the appropriate WDS Mode automatically.
 Key type - This option should be chosen according to the AP's security configuration. It
is recommended that the security type is the same as your AP's security type.
 WEP Index - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP(ASCII) or
WEP(HEX).It indicates the index of the WEP key.
 Auth Type - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP(ASCII) or
WEP(HEX).It indicates the authorization type of the Root AP.