Chapter 2: introduction, 1 overview of the router, 2 features – TP-Link TL-WR542G User Manual
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TL-WR542G
54M Wireless Router User Guide
Chapter 2: Introduction
2.1 Overview of the Router
The TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router integrates 4-port Switch, firewall, NAT-router 
and Wireless AP. Its design is dedicated to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) wireless 
network solutions. The TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router will allow you to connect your 
network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet Access, files and fun, easily and 
securely. 
In the most attentive wireless security, the TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router 
provides multiple protection measures. It can be set to turn off wireless network name 
(SSID) broadcast so that only stations that have the SSID can be connected. The router 
provides wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security, and WPA and WPA-PSK 
authentication, as well as TKIP/AES encryption security. It also supports VPN 
pass-through for sensitive data secure transmission. 
The TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router complies with the IEEE 802.11g/b standards 
so that the data transmission rate is up to 54Mbps. It adopts 2x to 3x eXtended 
Range
TM
WLAN transmission technology
so that transmission distance is 2-3 times of
traditional IEEE 802.11g/b solutions, up to a distance of 855.36m tested in China. 
Transmission range is extended to 4-9 times. It is compatible with all IEEE 802.11g and 
IEEE 802.11b products. 
The TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router provides flexible access control so that parents 
or network administrators can establish restricted access policies for children or staff. It has 
built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. It also supports 
Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering needs, and remote management and log so 
that network administrators can manage and monitor the network on real time. 
The TL-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router is easy-to-manage. Quick Setup is supported 
and friendly help messages are provided for every step. So you can configure it quickly 
and share Internet access, files and fun. 
2.2 Features
Complies with IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u standards
Built in 4-port 10/100Mbps Switch
Ethernet connection to a WAN device, such as a cable modem or DSL modem
Adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range
TM
WLAN transmission technology
Shares data and Internet access for the network, connecting Internet through 
PPPoE on demand and disconnecting when idle 
Supports 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6/11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data transfer rates
Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security
Provides WPA and WPA-PSK authentication and TKIP/AES encryption security
Provides wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List)
Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing
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