TP-Link TL-WDR4300 User Manual

TL-WDR4300 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
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Figure 4-50 Safe Unplug Message
Click the Rescan button to start a new scan.
Follow the instructions below to set up your Router as a file server:
1. Plug an external USB hard disk drive or USB flash drive into this Router.
2. Click the Rescan button to find the USB drive that has been attached to the Router.
3. Click the Start button to start the Storage Sharing service.
4. Click the Enable button under Shared to enable the disk to share.
5. Click the Open the disk to visit the sharing disk.
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Note:
1. The Router can automatically locate new USB drive. But to display the information about your
USB device, you need to click the Rescan button manually.
2. The new settings will not take effect until you restart the service.
3. To unplug the USB drive, click Eject Disk button first. Simply pulling USB drive out of the
USB port can cause damage to the device and loss of data.
4. Mounted volumes of each USB port are subject to the 8-volume limit. So you cannot access
more than 8 volumes on the USB storage device.
5. If you change the storage settings during the storage connection is established, then the
changes will not take effect until the Router or the client is rebooted.
4.9.2 FTP Server
Choose menu “USB Settings
FTP Server”, you can create an FTP server that can be accessed
from the Internet or your local network.

TP-Link TL-WDR4300 Specifications

General

Color	black
Frequency Band	other
QoS Traffic Prioritization	yes
Ethernet Standard	10/100/1000
Wireless Standard	n
Gigabit Ethernet Speed	yes
Antennas	3
Parental Control	yes
Firewall	spi
Data Encryption	yes
Encryption Type	wpa2-psk, wep, wpa, wpa2, wpa-psk
Security Features	wps (wi-fi protected setup)
Ports	usb
WAN Ports	1
System Requirements	pc: windows 98 se, nt, 2000, xp, vista or 7; mac os; netware; unix; linux

Weight and Dimensions

Height	9.6 inches
Width	6.4 inches

Summary

Package Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Overview of the Router

Describes the integrated features and capabilities of the router.

1.3 Main Features

Lists the key features and specifications of the router.

1.4 Panel Layout

Details the physical layout of the router's front and rear panels.

Chapter 2: Connecting the Router

2.1 System Requirements

Lists the necessary hardware and software for router setup.

2.3 Connecting the Router

Provides step-by-step instructions for physically connecting the router.

Chapter 3: Quick Installation Guide

3.1 TCP/IP Configuration

Explains how to configure TCP/IP settings for PC connection to the router.

3.2 Quick Installation Guide

Walks through the basic configuration steps using the router's web interface.

Chapter 4: Configuring the Router

4.1 Login and 4.2 Status

Covers logging into the router and monitoring its current status.

4.4 Network Settings (WAN, LAN)

Manages WAN and LAN parameters for network connectivity.

4.6 Wireless 2.4GHz and 4.7 Wireless 5GHz

Configures wireless settings for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.

4.8 DHCP and 4.9 USB Settings

Manages DHCP services and USB device configurations.

4.11 Forwarding and 4.12 Security

Covers port forwarding, DMZ, UPnP, and essential security features.

4.19 System Tools

Provides system utilities for time, diagnostics, firmware, and password management.

Appendix A: FAQ

Internet Access and Application Setup

Guides on setting up internet access and configuring for applications like Netmeeting.

Appendix B: Configuring PCs

Appendix C: Specifications

Appendix D: Glossary