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... must accept any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without notice. Note: The manufacturer is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Such modifications could void the user's authority to radio communications. No part of the specifications may cause ... reproduced in a residential installation. COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. http://www.tp-link.com FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for compliance could void the user's...
... must accept any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without notice. Note: The manufacturer is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Such modifications could void the user's authority to radio communications. No part of the specifications may cause ... reproduced in a residential installation. COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. http://www.tp-link.com FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for compliance could void the user's...
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This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in all persons and must be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter." CE Mark Warning National restrictions This device is intended for outdoor use and public service France Outdoor use limited to allow current 2454-2483.5 MHz relaxed regulation. Refarming of Ny-Ålesund Russian Federation None Only for the geographical area within the band band has been ongoing in France. "To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this transmitter must not be installed ...
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in all persons and must be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter." CE Mark Warning National restrictions This device is intended for outdoor use and public service France Outdoor use limited to allow current 2454-2483.5 MHz relaxed regulation. Refarming of Ny-Ålesund Russian Federation None Only for the geographical area within the band band has been ongoing in France. "To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this transmitter must not be installed ...
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The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a gain greater than that permitted for use with this list or having a maximum gain of 3 dBi. Antennas not included in this device. This device has been designed to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than 3 dBi are strictly prohibited for successful communication.
The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a gain greater than that permitted for use with this list or having a maximum gain of 3 dBi. Antennas not included in this device. This device has been designed to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than 3 dBi are strictly prohibited for successful communication.
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...65289; 2009/125/EC Audio/Video, information and communication technology equipment- TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above product is in ... above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. R. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
...65289; 2009/125/EC Audio/Video, information and communication technology equipment- TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above product is in ... above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. R. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
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Quick Installation Guide 8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. Configuring the Router 16 4.1 Login ...16 4.2 Status ...16 4.3 Quick Setup...18 4.4 QSS...18 4.5 Network ...25 4.5.1 LAN ...25 4.5.2 WAN ...25 4.5.3 MAC Clone 35 4.6 Wireless ...36 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 36 4.6.2 Wireless Security 39 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 42 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 45 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics 46 4.7 DHCP ...47 4.7.1 DHCP Settings 47 - CONTENTS Package Contents...1 Chapter 1. Connecting the Router 6 2.1 System Requirements 6 2.2 Installation ...
Quick Installation Guide 8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. Configuring the Router 16 4.1 Login ...16 4.2 Status ...16 4.3 Quick Setup...18 4.4 QSS...18 4.5 Network ...25 4.5.1 LAN ...25 4.5.2 WAN ...25 4.5.3 MAC Clone 35 4.6 Wireless ...36 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 36 4.6.2 Wireless Security 39 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 42 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 45 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics 46 4.7 DHCP ...47 4.7.1 DHCP Settings 47 - CONTENTS Package Contents...1 Chapter 1. Connecting the Router 6 2.1 System Requirements 6 2.2 Installation ...
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II - 4.7.2 DHCP Clients List 48 4.7.3 Address Reservation 49 4.8 Forwarding ...50 4.8.1 Virtual Servers 50 4.8.2 Port Triggering 52 4.8.3 DMZ...54 4.8.4 UPnP ...54 4.9 Security ...55 4.9.1 Basic Security 56 4.9.2 Advanced Security 57 4.9.3 Local Management 58 4.9.4 Remote Management 59 4.10 Parental Control ...60 4.11 Access Control ...63 4.11.1 Rule ...63 4.11.2 Host ...66 4.11.3 Target...68 4.11.4 Schedule...70 4.12 Advanced Routing ...72 4.12.1 Static Routing 72 4.12.2 System Routing Table 73 4.13 Bandwidth Control ...74 4.13.1 Control Settings 74 4.13.2 Rules List...75 4.14 IP...
II - 4.7.2 DHCP Clients List 48 4.7.3 Address Reservation 49 4.8 Forwarding ...50 4.8.1 Virtual Servers 50 4.8.2 Port Triggering 52 4.8.3 DMZ...54 4.8.4 UPnP ...54 4.9 Security ...55 4.9.1 Basic Security 56 4.9.2 Advanced Security 57 4.9.3 Local Management 58 4.9.4 Remote Management 59 4.10 Parental Control ...60 4.11 Access Control ...63 4.11.1 Rule ...63 4.11.2 Host ...66 4.11.3 Target...68 4.11.4 Schedule...70 4.12 Advanced Routing ...72 4.12.1 Static Routing 72 4.12.2 System Routing Table 73 4.13 Bandwidth Control ...74 4.13.1 Control Settings 74 4.13.2 Rules List...75 4.14 IP...
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4.16.5 Backup & Restore 87 4.16.6 Reboot ...87 4.16.7 Password...88 4.16.8 System Log 88 4.16.9 Statistics ...91 Appendix A: FAQ ...93 Appendix B: Configuring the PC 98 Appendix C: Specifications 102 Appendix D: Glossary 103 - III -
4.16.5 Backup & Restore 87 4.16.6 Reboot ...87 4.16.7 Password...88 4.16.8 System Log 88 4.16.9 Statistics ...91 Appendix A: FAQ ...93 Appendix B: Configuring the PC 98 Appendix C: Specifications 102 Appendix D: Glossary 103 - III -
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ DC Power Adapter for TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 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 with your distributor. - 2 -
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ DC Power Adapter for TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 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 with your distributor. - 2 -
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...the 300Mbps Wireless N Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which ensures your network stable and smooth. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can manage and monitor the network ...Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance. PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering, and...
...the 300Mbps Wireless N Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which ensures your network stable and smooth. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can manage and monitor the network ...Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance. PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering, and...
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... Wireless N Router 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND mentioned in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. ¾ Supports Parental Control and Access Control. ¾ Connects ...190; Supports firmware upgrade and Web management. - 4 - For simplicity, we will take TL-WR841ND for TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router without any explanation. ) Note: The two devices of TL-WR841N and TL-WR841ND are : ¾ TL-WR841N Router with 2 fixed antennas. ¾ TL-WR841ND Router with 2 detachable antennas. 1.3 Main Features ¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11n...
... Wireless N Router 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND mentioned in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. ¾ Supports Parental Control and Access Control. ¾ Connects ...190; Supports firmware upgrade and Web management. - 4 - For simplicity, we will take TL-WR841ND for TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router without any explanation. ) Note: The two devices of TL-WR841N and TL-WR841ND are : ¾ TL-WR841N Router with 2 fixed antennas. ¾ TL-WR841ND Router with 2 detachable antennas. 1.3 Main Features ¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11n...
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1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs and the QSS button are located on . Flashing There is connecting to the On ... Wireless function is working properly. Flashing The Router is disabled. On /Off The Router has a system error. Slow Flash A wireless device is an active device linked to right). A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by QSS function. Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to the corresponding...
1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs and the QSS button are located on . Flashing There is connecting to the On ... Wireless function is working properly. Flashing The Router is disabled. On /Off The Router has a system error. Slow Flash A wireless device is an active device linked to right). A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by QSS function. Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to the corresponding...
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Please use the power adapter provided with this TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. ¾ WAN: This WAN port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet. ¾ 4,3,2,1 (LAN): These ports (4,3,2,1) connect ... then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to its factory default settings. ¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data. - 6 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: After a device is where you will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off. 1.4.2 The Rear Panel Figure 1-2 Rear...
Please use the power adapter provided with this TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. ¾ WAN: This WAN port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet. ¾ 4,3,2,1 (LAN): These ports (4,3,2,1) connect ... then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to its factory default settings. ¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data. - 6 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: After a device is where you will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off. 1.4.2 The Rear Panel Figure 1-2 Rear...
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... on each Switch/Hub in your LAN to the following steps. Normally, upright is connected to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2.
... on each Switch/Hub in your LAN to the following steps. Normally, upright is connected to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2.
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Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router - 8 - 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. 7. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6.
Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router - 8 - 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. 7. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6.
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... 300Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router is 192.168.1.1. And the default Subnet Mask is in Windows 2000 OS. Connect the local PC to Appendix B: "Configuring ....255.0. If you desire. In this , please refer to the LAN ports of your PC. These values can configure the IP address for description. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. The following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for the PC...
... 300Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router is 192.168.1.1. And the default Subnet Mask is in Windows 2000 OS. Connect the local PC to Appendix B: "Configuring ....255.0. If you desire. In this , please refer to the LAN ports of your PC. These values can configure the IP address for description. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. The following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for the PC...
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? - 10 - Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router is failed.
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? - 10 - Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router is failed.
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... With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX...
... With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX...
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... Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to go on configuring. 4. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. After successfully log in, you make use of connection type your...
... Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to go on configuring. 4. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. After successfully log in, you make use of connection type your...
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...; Secondary DNS - Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - These fields are case sensitive. Static IP ¾ IP Address - If you can go on the Internet (including your ISP). TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 1) If the connection type detected is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. Enter the IP address into...
...; Secondary DNS - Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - These fields are case sensitive. Static IP ¾ IP Address - If you can go on the Internet (including your ISP). TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 1) If the connection type detected is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. Enter the IP address into...