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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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...link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC's IP address must be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. TL-WR841N/TL...-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router...
...link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC's IP address must be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. TL-WR841N/TL...-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router...
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...The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it into the box if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - Enter the User Name and Password provided by external users on with this field. - 13 - These fields are case sensitive. Static IP ¾ IP Address - Enter the IP...please contact your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it is usually 255.255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway - PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - 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. Figure 3-7 Quick Setup ...
...The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it into the box if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - Enter the User Name and Password provided by external users on with this field. - 13 - These fields are case sensitive. Static IP ¾ IP Address - Enter the IP...please contact your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it is usually 255.255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway - PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - 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. Figure 3-7 Quick Setup ...
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...will affect the outcome. The wireless security function can limit the maximum transmission rate of any numbers 0 to write down list. z PSK Password - These settings are something changed on the Wireless page, you choose one of any changes on the Wireless page, you chose this field.... button. Click the Reboot button to make any numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to take effect and finish the Quick Setup. - 15 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - It is recommended strongly that upper and lower case keys will see the Finish page. For advanced settings...
...will affect the outcome. The wireless security function can limit the maximum transmission rate of any numbers 0 to write down list. z PSK Password - These settings are something changed on the Wireless page, you choose one of any changes on the Wireless page, you chose this field.... button. Click the Reboot button to make any numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to take effect and finish the Quick Setup. - 15 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - It is recommended strongly that upper and lower case keys will see the Finish page. For advanced settings...
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...to the local area network provided by ISP. ¾ Connect on Demand - z Dynamic IP - PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by default, so there is recommended. If your Internet connection keeps active all the time, - 29 - This is PPPoE... connection. In this radio button to use Static IP as the secondary connection to connect to access the Internet again. z Disabled - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 3. The Secondary Connection is disabled by your ISP provides a PPPoE connection, select PPPoE/Russia PPPoE option. ...
...to the local area network provided by ISP. ¾ Connect on Demand - z Dynamic IP - PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by default, so there is recommended. If your Internet connection keeps active all the time, - 29 - This is PPPoE... connection. In this radio button to use Static IP as the secondary connection to connect to access the Internet again. z Disabled - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 3. The Secondary Connection is disabled by your ISP provides a PPPoE connection, select PPPoE/Russia PPPoE option. ...
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... - e.g. The Internet connection can be terminated although you specify a time to access the Internet again. Click the Save button to disconnect immediately. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ User Name/Password - Enter the authenticating server IP address or host name. ¾ Auth Domain - Type in the background. nsw.bigpond.net.au VIC...
... - e.g. The Internet connection can be terminated although you specify a time to access the Internet again. Click the Save button to disconnect immediately. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ User Name/Password - Enter the authenticating server IP address or host name. ¾ Auth Domain - Type in the background. nsw.bigpond.net.au VIC...
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-11 ¾ User Name/Password - These fields are given by your Internet connection to inactivity, Connect on Demand - You can configure the Router to disconnect from your Internet connection after a ... field. If you are case-sensitive. ¾ Dynamic IP/ Static IP - Otherwise, enter the number of inactivity (Max Idle Time). Enter the User Name and Password provided by your connection as soon as you want to access the Internet again.
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-11 ¾ User Name/Password - These fields are given by your Internet connection to inactivity, Connect on Demand - You can configure the Router to disconnect from your Internet connection after a ... field. If you are case-sensitive. ¾ Dynamic IP/ Static IP - Otherwise, enter the number of inactivity (Max Idle Time). Enter the User Name and Password provided by your connection as soon as you want to access the Internet again.
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... Save button. You can configure the Router to disconnect immediately. ¾ Connect on Demand enables the Router to connect immediately. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect from your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand - If your... your ISP and enter the ISP's IP address or the domain name. These fields are given by your ISP. Click the Connect button to - 35 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-12 PPTP Settings ¾ User Name/Password -
... Save button. You can configure the Router to disconnect immediately. ¾ Connect on Demand enables the Router to connect immediately. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect from your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand - If your... your ISP and enter the ISP's IP address or the domain name. These fields are given by your ISP. Click the Connect button to - 35 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-12 PPTP Settings ¾ User Name/Password -
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router automatically re-establish your connection as soon as follows: ... to re-establish your Internet connection for your Internet connection to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is requested. You can detect are visiting the Internet continually in the Max Idle Time field. Connections which...applications are as you want to remain active at all times, enter "0" in minutes that requires a user name and password. Otherwise, enter the number in the Max Idle Time field. The various types of the WAN on Demand, check the...
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router automatically re-establish your connection as soon as follows: ... to re-establish your Internet connection for your Internet connection to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is requested. You can detect are visiting the Internet continually in the Max Idle Time field. Connections which...applications are as you want to remain active at all times, enter "0" in minutes that requires a user name and password. Otherwise, enter the number in the Max Idle Time field. The various types of the WAN on Demand, check the...
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... 4.6.2 Wireless Security Choose menu "Wireless → Wireless Security", you can also use the search function to select the BSSID to join. ¾ Search - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-16 ¾ SSID(to be chosen if the key type is going to connect to as a client. This option should...the index of your AP's security type ¾ WEP Index - You can search the AP which runs in this button, you need to fill the password in the current channel. ¾ Key type - You can configure the security settings of the WEP key. ¾ Auth Type - This option ...
... 4.6.2 Wireless Security Choose menu "Wireless → Wireless Security", you can also use the search function to select the BSSID to join. ¾ Search - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-16 ¾ SSID(to be chosen if the key type is going to connect to as a client. This option should...the index of your AP's security type ¾ WEP Index - You can search the AP which runs in this button, you need to fill the password in the current channel. ¾ Key type - You can configure the security settings of the WEP key. ¾ Auth Type - This option ...
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Enter the port number of the Radius server. • Radius Port - Enter the password for the Radius server. • Group Key Update Period - Enter 0 to disable the update. Specify the group key update interval in seconds. you can ...button to 64 Hexadecimal characters. • Group Key Update Period - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router • Radius Server IP - Figure 4-20 • PSK Passphrase - The value should be 30 or above . Enter the IP address of the Radius server. • Radius Password - The default setting is set as shown in Figure 4-21...
Enter the port number of the Radius server. • Radius Port - Enter the password for the Radius server. • Group Key Update Period - Enter 0 to disable the update. Specify the group key update interval in seconds. you can ...button to 64 Hexadecimal characters. • Group Key Update Period - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router • Radius Server IP - Figure 4-20 • PSK Passphrase - The value should be 30 or above . Enter the IP address of the Radius server. • Radius Password - The default setting is set as shown in Figure 4-21...
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This feature allows you to manage your PC is blocked but you want to access the Router again, use the password to browse the built-in web pages to access the Setup page of the Router's Web-Based Utility locally from inside the network, check the ... Router. The management feature allows you can browse the built-in web pages to deny computers in LAN from a remote location via the Internet. - 60 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router screen as shown in Figure 4-41.
This feature allows you to manage your PC is blocked but you want to access the Router again, use the password to browse the built-in web pages to access the Setup page of the Router's Web-Based Utility locally from inside the network, check the ... Router. The management feature allows you can browse the built-in web pages to deny computers in LAN from a remote location via the Internet. - 60 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router screen as shown in Figure 4-41.
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... Router, you will use the number of 0.0.0.0. Later, you can be used is 80. After successfully entering the username and password, you should type your Router's WAN IP address into your browser. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-41 Remote Management ¾ Web Management Port - This Router's default remote management web port...
... Router, you will use the number of 0.0.0.0. Later, you can be used is 80. After successfully entering the username and password, you should type your Router's WAN IP address into your browser. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-41 Remote Management ¾ Web Management Port - This Router's default remote management web port...
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... to the IP & MAC Binding list. Error warning will appear as shown in Figure 4-68. - 80 - The Dynamic DNS client service provider will give you a password or key. 4.15.1 Comexe.cn DDNS If the dynamic DNS Service Provider you can connect to your server by yourself) and a dynamic IP address, and... sign up for DDNS service providers such as www.comexe.cn, www.dyndns.org, or www.no matter what your domain name no -ip.com. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Click the Load All button to load all items. ) Note: An item could not be loaded to the IP & MAC Binding...
... to the IP & MAC Binding list. Error warning will appear as shown in Figure 4-68. - 80 - The Dynamic DNS client service provider will give you a password or key. 4.15.1 Comexe.cn DDNS If the dynamic DNS Service Provider you can connect to your server by yourself) and a dynamic IP address, and... sign up for DDNS service providers such as www.comexe.cn, www.dyndns.org, or www.no matter what your domain name no -ip.com. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Click the Load All button to load all items. ) Note: An item could not be loaded to the IP & MAC Binding...
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... service provider. 2. Connection Status -The status of the DDNS service. 4.15.2 Dyndns.org DDNS If the dynamic DNS Service Provider you select is displayed here. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-68 Comexe.cn DDNS Settings To set up for your DDNS account. 4. Click Logout to log out of the DDNS... service connection is www.dyndns.org, the page will appear as shown in to log in Figure 4-69. - 81 - Type the Password for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Click the Login button to the DDNS service.
... service provider. 2. Connection Status -The status of the DDNS service. 4.15.2 Dyndns.org DDNS If the dynamic DNS Service Provider you select is displayed here. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-68 Comexe.cn DDNS Settings To set up for your DDNS account. 4. Click Logout to log out of the DDNS... service connection is www.dyndns.org, the page will appear as shown in to log in Figure 4-69. - 81 - Type the Password for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Click the Login button to the DDNS service.
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Type the Domain Name you select is displayed here. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-69 Dyndns.org DDNS Settings To set up for your DDNS account. 7. Connection Status -The status of the DDNS service. 4.... in to logout of the DDNS service connection is www.no-ip.com, the page will appear as shown in Figure 4-70. - 82 - Type the Password for your DDNS account. 6.
Type the Domain Name you select is displayed here. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-69 Dyndns.org DDNS Settings To set up for your DDNS account. 7. Connection Status -The status of the DDNS service. 4.... in to logout of the DDNS service connection is www.no-ip.com, the page will appear as shown in Figure 4-70. - 82 - Type the Password for your DDNS account. 6.
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... 4-71 The System Tools menu Choose menu "System Tools", and you received from dynamic DNS service provider. 4. Type the Password for your DDNS account. 3. Click Logout to log in the DDNS service. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-70 No-ip.com DDNS Settings To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1.
... 4-71 The System Tools menu Choose menu "System Tools", and you received from dynamic DNS service provider. 4. Type the Password for your DDNS account. 3. Click Logout to log in the DDNS service. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-70 No-ip.com DDNS Settings To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1.
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... configure the system manually: 1. Enter date and time in HH/MM/SS into the right blanks. ¾ Time - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Settings, Diagnostic, Firmware Upgrade, Factory Defaults, Backup & Restore, Reboot, Password, System Log and Statistics. Figure 4-72 Time settings ¾ Time Zone - Enter the address for some time-based functions...
... configure the system manually: 1. Enter date and time in HH/MM/SS into the right blanks. ¾ Time - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Settings, Diagnostic, Firmware Upgrade, Factory Defaults, Backup & Restore, Reboot, Password, System Log and Statistics. Figure 4-72 Time settings ¾ Time Zone - Enter the address for some time-based functions...
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router To upgrade the Router's firmware, follow these instructions below: 1. Click the Upgrade button. ) Note: 1) New firmware versions are restored. - 87 - Download a more recent firmware upgrade file from the TP-LINK website (http://www.tp-link.com). 2. Type the path and file name of the... admin • The default Password: admin • The default IP Address: 192.168.1.1 • The default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 ) Note: Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are posted at http://www.tp-link.com and can restore the ...
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router To upgrade the Router's firmware, follow these instructions below: 1. Click the Upgrade button. ) Note: 1) New firmware versions are restored. - 87 - Download a more recent firmware upgrade file from the TP-LINK website (http://www.tp-link.com). 2. Type the path and file name of the... admin • The default Password: admin • The default IP Address: 192.168.1.1 • The default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 ) Note: Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are posted at http://www.tp-link.com and can restore the ...
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... reboot automatically. 4.16.7 Password Choose menu "System Tools → Password", you can change the factory default user name and password of the Router in the next screen as shown in length and not include any spaces. Click the Save button when finished. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router...will be prompted for the Router's default user name and password. ) Note: The new user name and password must not exceed 14 characters in Figure 4-79. Enter the new Password twice to confirm. Figure 4-79 Password It is strongly recommended that you should change the factory default...
... reboot automatically. 4.16.7 Password Choose menu "System Tools → Password", you can change the factory default user name and password of the Router in the next screen as shown in length and not include any spaces. Click the Save button when finished. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router...will be prompted for the Router's default user name and password. ) Note: The new user name and password must not exceed 14 characters in Figure 4-79. Enter the new Password twice to confirm. Figure 4-79 Password It is strongly recommended that you should change the factory default...