Tp-Link TL-WR542G [21/90] Status

menus on the left of the Web-based utility. Submenus will be available after you click one of the

main menus. The twelve main menus are: Status, Quick Setup, Network, Wireless, DHCP,

Forwarding, Security, Static Routing, IP QoS, IP & MAC Binding Setting, DDNS and System

Tools. On the right of the Web-based utility, there are the detailed explanations and instructions

for the corresponding page. To apply any settings you have altered on the page, please click the

Save button.

The detailed explanations for each Web page key’s function are listed below.

4.2 Status

The Status page displays the router's current status and configuration. All information is

read-only.

1. LAN

This field displays the current settings or information for the LAN, including the MAC address,

IP address and Subnet Mask.

2. Wireless

This field displays basic information or status for wireless function, including Wireless Radio,

SSID, Channel, Mode, Wireless MAC address, and IP address.

3. WAN

These parameters apply to the WAN port of the router, including MAC address, IP address,

Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS server and WAN connection type. If PPPoE is

chosen as the WAN connection type, the Disconnect button will be shown here while you

are accessing the Internet. You can also cut the connection by clicking the button. If you have

not connected to the Internet, just click Connect to establish the connection.

Traffic Statistics

This field displays the router's traffic statistics.

4. System Up Time

The total up time of the router from when it was switched on or reset.