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TL-WR841N TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Rev: 3.1.0 1910010362
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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following standards or other normative documents EN60950-1:2006 Directive（ErP） 2009/125/EC Audio/Video, ... 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above product is in conformity with 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 products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of...
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following standards or other normative documents EN60950-1:2006 Directive（ErP） 2009/125/EC Audio/Video, ... 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above product is in conformity with 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 products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of...
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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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... restricted access policies for children or staff. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 1. The performance of the Router The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Simple Installation Since the Router is also compatible with all the major operating systems, it ideal for choosing the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of this guide to 300Mbps...
... restricted access policies for children or staff. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 1. The performance of the Router The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Simple Installation Since the Router is also compatible with all the major operating systems, it ideal for choosing the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of this guide to 300Mbps...
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.... ¾ Supports Parental Control and Access Control. ¾ Connects Internet on certain time to provide a wireless data rate of TL-WR841N and TL-WR841ND are sharing this Guide. The differences between them 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 to the Internet ¾...
.... ¾ Supports Parental Control and Access Control. ¾ Connects Internet on certain time to provide a wireless data rate of TL-WR841N and TL-WR841ND are sharing this Guide. The differences between them 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 to the Internet ¾...
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.... Flashing The Router is disabled. On There is a device linked to the corresponding port but there is on the front panel (View from left to the corresponding port. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description - 5 - Slow Flash A wireless device is off. Off The Wireless function is working... failed to be added to the network by QSS function. 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 . Name （Power） (System) (WLAN) (WAN), (LAN...
.... Flashing The Router is disabled. On There is a device linked to the corresponding port but there is on the front panel (View from left to the corresponding port. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description - 5 - Slow Flash A wireless device is off. Off The Wireless function is working... failed to be added to the network by QSS function. 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 . Name （Power） (System) (WLAN) (WAN), (LAN...
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... 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 the Router to the local PC(s). ¾ RESET: There are two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults: ...rear panel (View from slow-flash. And then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to the network by QSS function, the QSS LED will connect the power adapter. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: After a device is where you will keep on for the power. ...
... 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 the Router to the local PC(s). ¾ RESET: There are two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults: ...rear panel (View from slow-flash. And then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to the network by QSS function, the QSS LED will connect the power adapter. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: After a device is where you will keep on for the power. ...
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... DSL/Cable Modem to the WAN port on the Router, shown in Figure 2-1. - 7 - Locate an optimum location for the Router. Normally, upright is any strong light (such as sunlight) ¾ Keep at the center of the antenna. If there is a good direction. 4. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Adjust the direction of your PC, Cable...
... DSL/Cable Modem to the WAN port on the Router, shown in Figure 2-1. - 7 - Locate an optimum location for the Router. Normally, upright is any strong light (such as sunlight) ¾ Keep at the center of the antenna. If there is a good direction. 4. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Adjust the direction of your PC, Cable...
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Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router - 8 - Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. The Router will start to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7.
Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router - 8 - Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. The Router will start to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7.
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...similar to the LAN ports of your PC and the Router has been established well. - 9 - Connect the local PC to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. And then you desire. Quick Installation Guide This... chapter will assign IP address for your PC and the Router. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then ...
...similar to the LAN ports of your PC and the Router has been established well. - 9 - Connect the local PC to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. And then you desire. Quick Installation Guide This... chapter will assign IP address for your PC and the Router. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then ...
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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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... utility can be used on your PC's IP address must be lit. 2. Figure 3-4 Login Windows - 11 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to the Figure 3-4. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. Enter admin for your PC correct? ...) Note: If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's adapter should be within the range ...
... utility can be used on your PC's IP address must be lit. 2. Figure 3-4 Login Windows - 11 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to the Figure 3-4. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. Enter admin for your PC correct? ...) Note: If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's adapter should be within the range ...
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... active Internet service is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection. If you can click the Quick Setup menu to go on configuring. 4. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in , you...
... active Internet service is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection. If you can click the Quick Setup menu to go on configuring. 4. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in , you...
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...ISP. 2) If the connection type detected is used for the WAN IP address, it into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 1) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. The Subnet Mask is Dynamic...Quick Setup - Enter the User Name and Password provided by external users on with this field. - 13 - Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. Static IP ¾ IP Address -...
...ISP. 2) If the connection type detected is used for the WAN IP address, it into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 1) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. The Subnet Mask is Dynamic...Quick Setup - Enter the User Name and Password provided by external users on with this field. - 13 - Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. Static IP ¾ IP Address -...
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...channel is set to Auto, so the AP will be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of each Router's MAC address). The same name of the Router can be illegal to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access... than one of up to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as test. ¾ Region - If your region from the drop-down list. This field determines which operating frequency will choose the best channel automatically. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Click Next...
...channel is set to Auto, so the AP will be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of each Router's MAC address). The same name of the Router can be illegal to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access... than one of up to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as test. ¾ Region - If your region from the drop-down list. This field determines which operating frequency will choose the best channel automatically. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Click Next...
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.... If you will affect the outcome. Click the Finish button to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 6. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - This field determines the wireless mode which can be able to 9 and any channel width from the drop-down the key and all related wireless security settings. ¾ No Change - For ASCII, the key can adjust...
.... If you will affect the outcome. Click the Finish button to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 6. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - This field determines the wireless mode which can be able to 9 and any channel width from the drop-down the key and all related wireless security settings. ¾ No Change - For ASCII, the key can adjust...
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Finish - 16 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-11 Quick Setup -
Finish - 16 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-11 Quick Setup -
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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. All information is read-only. - 17 - On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4.
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. All information is read-only. - 17 - On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4.
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-1 Router Status - 18 -
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-1 Router Status - 18 -
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... for QSS function meanwhile. Enable or disable the QSS function here. ¾ Current PIN - By PBC If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the Push Button Configuration (PBC) - 19 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide". 4.4 QSS This section will guide you will see...
... for QSS function meanwhile. Enable or disable the QSS function here. ¾ Current PIN - By PBC If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the Push Button Configuration (PBC) - 19 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide". 4.4 QSS This section will guide you will see...
