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TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router Power Adapter for TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router Quick Installation Guide Resource CD for TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor. - 1 -
TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router Power Adapter for TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router Quick Installation Guide Resource CD for TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor. - 1 -
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....11g. The incredible speed makes it is also compatible with all the Router's functions. - 2 - Before installing the Router, please look through this user guide. PSK, WPA- TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 1. Quick Setup Wizard is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by 2x2 MIMO technology, the 300Mbps Wireless N Router delivers exceptional range...
....11g. The incredible speed makes it is also compatible with all the Router's functions. - 2 - Before installing the Router, please look through this user guide. PSK, WPA- TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 1. Quick Setup Wizard is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by 2x2 MIMO technology, the 300Mbps Wireless N Router delivers exceptional range...
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TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR840N mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router without any explanation. 1.3 Main Features Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up ... Auto MDI/MDIX. Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security. Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet access. Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host. Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static...
TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR840N mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router without any explanation. 1.3 Main Features Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up ... Auto MDI/MDIX. Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security. Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet access. Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host. Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static...
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... no activity. 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to the corresponding port. On Power is on. (System) Flashing On/Off The Router is a device linked to the network by WPS function. On There...
... no activity. 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to the corresponding port. On Power is on. (System) Flashing On/Off The Router is a device linked to the network by WPS function. On There...
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...(4,3,2,1) connect the Router to the local PC(s). ON/OFF: The switch for more than five seconds; 1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are two ways to reset to enable/disable the Router's wireless function. WPS/RESET.../RESET button (more than five seconds. Used as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router. - 5 - Then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to its factory default settings. ...
...(4,3,2,1) connect the Router to the local PC(s). ON/OFF: The switch for more than five seconds; 1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are two ways to reset to enable/disable the Router's wireless function. WPS/RESET.../RESET button (more than five seconds. Used as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router. - 5 - Then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to its factory default settings. ...
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... is not necessary if the Router is connected to pull out the power plug and keep your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 2. The best place is any strong light (such as sunlight) Keep at the center of clear space around the Router ...
... is not necessary if the Router is connected to pull out the power plug and keep your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 2. The best place is any strong light (such as sunlight) Keep at the center of clear space around the Router ...
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Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router Note: Figure 2-2 Wall-mount Install The diameter of the screw, 3.5mm TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 5. The Router will start to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 6.
Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router Note: Figure 2-2 Wall-mount Install The diameter of the screw, 3.5mm TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 5. The Router will start to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 6.
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... default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. Now, you can run the Ping command in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default domain name of the Router. Open a command ... default IP address) Obtain an IP address automatically 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC and the Router. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 3. Connect the local PC to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC. The following two ways. Configure...
... default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. Now, you can run the Ping command in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default domain name of the Router. Open a command ... default IP address) Obtain an IP address automatically 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC and the Router. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 3. Connect the local PC to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC. The following two ways. Configure...
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Figure 3-2 Failure result of LAN ports which you link to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router correct? Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command If the result displayed is...
Figure 3-2 Failure result of LAN ports which you link to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router correct? Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command If the result displayed is...
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....0.x, the default LAN IP of the browser. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in order to the Figure 3-4. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 3. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. Note: Figure 3-4 Login Windows If the above screen does... not pop-up, it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to configure and manage the TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router...
....0.x, the default LAN IP of the browser. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in order to the Figure 3-4. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 3. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. Note: Figure 3-4 Login Windows If the above screen does... not pop-up, it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to configure and manage the TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router...
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... and Static IP to connect to continue. - 11 - If you can select the very type and click Next to quickly configure your ISP provides. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 1. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 2. It's recommended that you make use of connection type your ISP provides, you are sure of what kind of the...
... and Static IP to connect to continue. - 11 - If you can select the very type and click Next to quickly configure your ISP provides. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 1. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 2. It's recommended that you make use of connection type your ISP provides, you are sure of what kind of the...
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... to enter server IP address or domain name provided by your ISP. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP, and also enter the corresponding parameters. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - L2TP/Russia L2TP User Name/Password - Select Dynamic IP if none of the above parameters are case...
... to enter server IP address or domain name provided by your ISP. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP, and also enter the corresponding parameters. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - L2TP/Russia L2TP User Name/Password - Select Dynamic IP if none of the above parameters are case...
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... and Password provided by your ISP, and also enter the corresponding parameters. PPPoE - 13 - PPTP/Russia PPTP User Name/Password - These fields are provided. Then please enter server IP address or domain name provided by your ISP. 3) If the connection type detected is ... and DNS server address have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP. Select Dynamic IP if none of the above parameters are case-sensitive. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 3-8 Quick Setup -
... and Password provided by your ISP, and also enter the corresponding parameters. PPPoE - 13 - PPTP/Russia PPTP User Name/Password - These fields are provided. Then please enter server IP address or domain name provided by your ISP. 3) If the connection type detected is ... and DNS server address have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP. Select Dynamic IP if none of the above parameters are case-sensitive. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 3-8 Quick Setup -
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Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP to ensure the Password you entered is correct. Re-enter the password provided by your ISP. Confirm ... difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP. These fields are visiting the Router from the Confirm Password, the screen will appear as shown below. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide User Name/Password -
Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP to ensure the Password you entered is correct. Re-enter the password provided by your ISP. Confirm ... difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP. These fields are visiting the Router from the Confirm Password, the screen will appear as shown below. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide User Name/Password -
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...The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it into the box if required. Secondary DNS - If your ISP). TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 5) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-13. Enter the gateway IP ...address into the field. Subnet Mask - This is the WAN IP address as seen by external users on the Internet (including your...
...The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it into the box if required. Secondary DNS - If your ISP). TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 5) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-13. Enter the gateway IP ...address into the field. Subnet Mask - This is the WAN IP address as seen by external users on the Internet (including your...
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The wireless radio can only be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of up to be enabled/disabled by local law regulations, version for North America does not have ... Width - The default channel is recommended strongly that upper and lower case keys will be between 8 and 63 characters. It is set to 32 characters. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Wireless Radio -
The wireless radio can only be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of up to be enabled/disabled by local law regulations, version for North America does not have ... Width - The default channel is recommended strongly that upper and lower case keys will be between 8 and 63 characters. It is set to 32 characters. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Wireless Radio -
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Finish - 17 - TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide These settings are only for basic wireless parameters. Finish If there is anything changed on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page ...
Finish - 17 - TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide These settings are only for basic wireless parameters. Finish If there is anything changed on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page ...
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All information is read-only. - 18 - Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. The detailed explanations for each Web page's key functions and the configuration way. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 4. On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router.
All information is read-only. - 18 - Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. The detailed explanations for each Web page's key functions and the configuration way. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 4. On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router.
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a). TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 4-1 Router Status 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to an existing network quickly by WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function. Choose menu "WPS", and you to add a new wireless device to 3.2 Quick Installation Guide. 4.4 WPS This section will guide you will see the next screen (shown in Figure 4-2 ). - 19 -
a). TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 4-1 Router Status 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to an existing network quickly by WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function. Choose menu "WPS", and you to add a new wireless device to 3.2 Quick Installation Guide. 4.4 WPS This section will guide you will see the next screen (shown in Figure 4-2 ). - 19 -
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TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 4-2 WPS WPS Status - You can also keep the default WPS Status as Enabled and click the Add Device button in Figure 4-2, then Choose "...
TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 4-2 WPS WPS Status - You can also keep the default WPS Status as Enabled and click the Add Device button in Figure 4-2, then Choose "...