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South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. China 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 products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within...
South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. China 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 products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within...
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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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... DMZ host for children or staff. Simple Installation Since the Router is very easy to know all the Router's functions. - 3 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 1. Powered by step in real time with other 802.11n wireless clients. The performance of this guide to ...650% faster than 802.11g. The incredible speed makes it is compatible with all the major operating systems, it ideal for choosing the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance. It is...
... DMZ host for children or staff. Simple Installation Since the Router is very easy to know all the Router's functions. - 3 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 1. Powered by step in real time with other 802.11n wireless clients. The performance of this guide to ...650% faster than 802.11g. The incredible speed makes it is compatible with all the major operating systems, it ideal for choosing the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance. It is...
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... and Access Control. ¾ Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle 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 to provide a wireless...
... and Access Control. ¾ Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle 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 to provide a wireless...
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Off There is no device linked to the corresponding port but there is no activity. Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to the network by QSS function. Flashing The ... There is on the front panel (View from left to the network by QSS function. On Power is an active device linked to the On 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 .
Off There is no device linked to the corresponding port but there is no activity. Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to the network by QSS function. Flashing The ... There is on the front panel (View from left to the network by QSS function. On Power is an active device linked to the On 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 .
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... (LAN): These ports (4,3,2,1) connect the Router to the local PC(s). ¾ RESET: There are located on , use the power adapter provided with this TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. ¾ WAN: This WAN port is where you will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off. 1.4.2 The Rear...Web-based Utility. 2) Use the Factory Default Reset button: With the Router powered on the rear panel (View from slow-flash. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: After a device is successfully added to the network by QSS function, the QSS LED will connect the power adapter...
... (LAN): These ports (4,3,2,1) connect the Router to the local PC(s). ¾ RESET: There are located on , use the power adapter provided with this TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. ¾ WAN: This WAN port is where you will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off. 1.4.2 The Rear...Web-based Utility. 2) Use the Factory Default Reset button: With the Router powered on the rear panel (View from slow-flash. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: After a device is successfully added to the network by QSS function, the QSS LED will connect the power adapter...
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... the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your PC is usually at the center of the antenna. Locate an optimum location for the Router. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2.
... the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your PC is usually at the center of the antenna. Locate an optimum location for the Router. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2.
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6. 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. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router - 8 - Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7.
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6. 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. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router - 8 - Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7.
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... and the Router. In this , please refer to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your TL-WR841ND 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 (The Router's default IP address) ¾ Obtain an IP address... for description. The following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Windows 2000 OS. Now, you desire. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3.
... and the Router. In this , please refer to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your TL-WR841ND 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 (The Router's default IP address) ¾ Obtain an IP address... for description. The following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Windows 2000 OS. Now, you desire. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3.
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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. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1.
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... address field 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. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address 192.168.1.1 in the Router After a ...PC's adapter should be used on your PC's IP address must be within the range of the browser. 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 OS with a Web browser, such ...
... address field 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. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address 192.168.1.1 in the Router After a ...PC's adapter should be used on your PC's IP address must be within the range of the browser. 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 OS with a Web browser, such ...
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... it means that your Router. It's recommended that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to the Internet. After successfully log in Figure 3-6. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2.
... it means that your Router. It's recommended that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to the Internet. After successfully log in Figure 3-6. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2.
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... by your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it is used for the WAN IP address, it into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 1) If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9.
... by your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it is used for the WAN IP address, it into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 1) If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9.
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... value is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of the Router can be illegal to Auto, so the AP will choose the best channel automatically. Select your network. The same name of up to all wireless devices in this field. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Click Next...
... value is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of the Router can be illegal to Auto, so the AP will choose the best channel automatically. Select your network. The same name of up to all wireless devices in this field. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Click Next...
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.... Select WPA based on . ¾ Channel Width - For advanced settings, please refer to Z, the length should be a good idea to connect the Router without encryption. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - For ASCII, the key can adjust the channel width for basic wireless parameters. Please also note the key is recommended...
.... Select WPA based on . ¾ Channel Width - For advanced settings, please refer to Z, the length should be a good idea to connect the Router without encryption. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - For ASCII, the key can adjust the channel width for basic wireless parameters. Please also note the key is recommended...
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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 - Finish - 16 -
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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. - 17 - 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.
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. - 17 - 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.
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...; Gen New PIN - You can add a new device to the existing network manually by generating a new PIN. ¾ Add device - b). Figure 4-2 QSS ¾ QSS Status - 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 see the next screen (shown in the label or...
...; Gen New PIN - You can add a new device to the existing network manually by generating a new PIN. ¾ Add device - b). Figure 4-2 QSS ¾ QSS Status - 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 see the next screen (shown in the label or...