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TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD User Guide
54M Wireless Router
Rev ：1.0.1
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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2007 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO.,
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FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarante
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Package contents The following contents should be found in your box: One TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54Mbps Wireless Router One AC power Adapter for TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54Mbps Wireless Router Quick Installation Guide One Resource CD for TL-WR340G/TL-WR3 40GD 54Mbps Wireless Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information Note: If any of the listed contents are damaged or missing, please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the product for assistance. IV
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COMMENT Chapter 1. Introduction ........................................................................................ 1 1.1 Product Overview...................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Main Features ........................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Overview the User Guide ..........................................................................................
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3.8.1 Firewall ...........................................................................................................................38 3.8.2 IP Address Filtering........................................................................................................39 3.8.3 Domain Filtering .............................................................................................................41 3.8.4 MAC Filtering...................................................................
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TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Product Overview Thank you for choosing the TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54Mbps Wireless Router. This router provides dedicated solution for Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks. With your network all connected, your local wired or wireless network can share Internet access, files and fun for multiple PCs through one ISP account. It is an easy Web-based setup for installation and management. Even though you may
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TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide policies based on time of day for children or staff. 1.3 Overview the User Guide Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Guide Chapter 3: Software Installation Guide Chapter 4: Appendix 1.4 Conventions The Router or TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD, or device mentioned in this User guide stands for TD-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router without any explanations. Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setti
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TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 2. Hardware Installation 2.1 The Front Panel Figure 2-1 The LED indicators displayed on the front panel, the status of these LED indicators represent the device’s working circs. For details, please refer to 2.1.1 LED Explanation 2.1.1 LED Explanation Name Status Description Off No Power PWR On Power on Off The Router has an error SYS On The Router is initializing Flashing The Router is working properly Off The Wireless
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TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide 2.2 The Back Panel Figure 2-2 Antenna: Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Reset Button: There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Press the reset button of the Router, and then power on the Router, hold reset button pressed down for about five seconds, or restore the default setting from “Management - Settings - Restore Default “of the Router's Web-based Utility. WAN: RJ45 WAN port for connecting the
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TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide connectors TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later 2.4 Installation Environment Requirements The Product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. Place the Router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a power source. Make sure the cables and power cord are p
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TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 2-3 Hardware Installation of the Router 2.6 Configure PC Your PC needs a network adapter. You may directly connect your adapter to the Router, or you may connect your adapter to a Hub/Switch, and then connect the Hub/Switch to the Router. Follow the instructions below to configure a computer running Windows XP to be a DHCP client. 1. From the Start menu on your desktop, go to Settings, and then click on Network Connections. 6
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TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 2-4 2. In the Network Connections window, right-click on LAN (Local Area Connection), then click Properties. Figure 2-5 3. In the General tab of Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties menu, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) under “This connection uses the following items:” by clicking on it once. 7
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TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide Click on the Properties button. Figure 2-6 4. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” by clicking the radio-button. Click OK Figure 2-7 Configure the IP address manually 1. Open TCP/IP Properties of the LAN card in your PC, enter the IP address as 192.168.1.* (* is any value between 2 to 254, Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, Gateway is 192.168.1.1, DNS address is the value provided by ISP). 8
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TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection between your PC and the Router. The following example is in Windows XP Operating System. 2. Open a command prompt, From the Start menu on your desktop, select run tab, type cmd in the field, and type ping 192.168.1.1 on the screen that appears, and then press Enter. If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure below, the connection bet
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TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 3. Software Configuration This User Guide recommends using the “Quick Installation Guide” for first-time installation, For advanced users, if you want to know more about this device and make use of its functions adequately, you need to read this chapter and configure advanced settings though the Web-based Utility. 3.1 Login After your successful login, you can configure and manage the device. There are main menus on the left
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TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide Figure 3-1 Router Status 3.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Quick Installation Guide 11
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TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide 3.4 Network Figure 3-2 the Network menu There are three submenus under the Network menu (shown in Figure 3-2): LAN, WAN and MAC Clone. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below. 3.4.1 LAN You can configure the IP parameters of LAN on this page. Figure 3-3 LAN MAC Address - The physical address of the router, as seen from the LAN.
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TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide are not sure which connection type you use currently, please contact your ISP to obtain the correct information. 1. If you choose Dynamic IP, the router will automatically get IP parameters from your ISP. You can see the page as follows (Figure 3-4): Figure 3-4 WAN – Dynamic IP This page displays the WAN IP parameters assigned dynamically by your ISP, including IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, etc. Click the Renew button to r
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TL-WR340G/TL-WR340GD 54M Wireless Router User Guide 2. If you choose Static IP, you should have fixed IP Parameters specified by your ISP. The Static IP settings page will appear, shown in Figure 3-5: Figure 3-5 WAN - Static IP You should type the following parameters into the spaces provided: IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet Mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP, usually is 255.255.255.0.
