User's Manual

TL-WR843N
300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide
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 Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default channel
is set to 6. 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 - 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. NOTE: If this checkbox is selected, you had better
make sure the following settings are correct.
 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 survey the AP which runs nearby.
 WDS Mode – WDS1 3-address corresponds to frame format, WDS2 corresponds to 4-
address frame format.
 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.
 Password - If the AP your Router is going to connect needs password, you need to fill
the password in this blank.