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TL-WR841N TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Rev: 3.1.0 1910010362
TL-WR841N TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Rev: 3.1.0 1910010362
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...-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...
...-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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... 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. Introduction 2 1.1 Overview of the Router 2 1.2 Conventions ...3 1.3 Main Features ...3 1.4 Panel...
... 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. Introduction 2 1.1 Overview of the Router 2 1.2 Conventions ...3 1.3 Main Features ...3 1.4 Panel...
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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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...faster than 802.11g. It is very easy to know 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. ...administrators can fully meet the need of the Router The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy. Before installing the...
...faster than 802.11g. It is very easy to know 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. ...administrators can fully meet the need of the Router The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy. Before installing the...
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... Statistics. ¾ Supports firmware upgrade and Web management. - 4 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND mentioned in this guide stands 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...
... Statistics. ¾ Supports firmware upgrade and Web management. - 4 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND mentioned in this guide stands 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...
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...has a system error. Flashing There is no device linked to the On network by QSS function. This process will last in the first 2 minutes. Flashing The Wireless function is working properly. Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to the corresponding port....The Router is enabled. A wireless device has been successfully added to the corresponding port. Off There is on the front panel (View from left to right). On Power is no activity. 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-1 Front...
...has a system error. Flashing There is no device linked to the On network by QSS function. This process will last in the first 2 minutes. Flashing The Wireless function is working properly. Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to the corresponding port....The Router is enabled. A wireless device has been successfully added to the corresponding port. Off There is on the front panel (View from left to right). On Power is no activity. 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-1 Front...
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...Router powered on the rear panel (View from slow-flash. Please use a pin 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 successfully added to the network by QSS function, the QSS LED will keep...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 connect the power adapter.
...Router powered on the rear panel (View from slow-flash. Please use a pin 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 successfully added to the network by QSS function, the QSS LED will keep...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 connect the power adapter.
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...℃ (32℉~104℉) ¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your wireless network. 3. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Power off your hands dry. 1. Locate an optimum location for the Router. Normally, upright is connected to the WAN port on the...
...℃ (32℉~104℉) ¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your wireless network. 3. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Power off your hands dry. 1. Locate an optimum location for the Router. Normally, upright is connected to the WAN port on the...
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Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router - 8 - 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. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7.
Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router - 8 - 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. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7.
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... the connection between your PC. These values can be changed as you can configure the IP address for the PC. Now, you desire. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. In this , please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Then the built-in "Obtain an IP address... automatically" mode on 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 similar to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and...
... the connection between your PC. These values can be changed as you can configure the IP address for the PC. Now, you desire. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. In this , please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Then the built-in "Obtain an IP address... automatically" mode on 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 similar to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and...
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Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? - 10 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. 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.
Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? - 10 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. 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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... in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the Figure 3-4. The Web-based utility can be lit. 2. 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 your PC's IP address must be within the range of the browser.
... in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the Figure 3-4. The Web-based utility can be lit. 2. 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 your PC's IP address must be within the range of the browser.
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... that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to go on configuring. 4. Make sure the cable is successfully detected by the Router. - 12 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2.
... that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to go on configuring. 4. Make sure the cable is successfully detected by the Router. - 12 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2.
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Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Enter the IP address into the box if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 1) If the connection type detected is usually 255.255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway - The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it...; User Name/Password - If your ISP). This is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-7. Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as seen by your ISP. Static IP ¾ IP Address -...
Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Enter the IP address into the box if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 1) If the connection type detected is usually 255.255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway - The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it...; User Name/Password - If your ISP). This is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-7. Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as seen by your ISP. Static IP ¾ IP Address -...
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...-down list. ¾ SSID - For example, TEST is set to Auto, so the AP will be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of the Router can be illegal to all wireless devices in Figure 3-9. It may be used . This field specifies the region where the...each Router's MAC address). If your network. The default channel is NOT the same as shown in your country or region is case-sensitive. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. It is set to be used . Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Considering your region from the drop-down list. This field ...
...-down list. ¾ SSID - For example, TEST is set to Auto, so the AP will be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of the Router can be illegal to all wireless devices in Figure 3-9. It may be used . This field specifies the region where the...each Router's MAC address). If your network. The default channel is NOT the same as shown in your country or region is case-sensitive. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. It is set to be used . Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Considering your region from the drop-down list. This field ...
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - This field determines the wireless mode which can limit the maximum transmission rate of any channel width from the drop-down the key and all related wireless security settings. ¾ No Change - You can adjust the channel width for basic wireless ...will affect the outcome. For advanced settings, please refer to finish the Quick Setup. Finish If there are only for your wireless configuration to connect the Router without encryption. For ASCII, the key can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. Please also note the...
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - This field determines the wireless mode which can limit the maximum transmission rate of any channel width from the drop-down the key and all related wireless security settings. ¾ No Change - You can adjust the channel width for basic wireless ...will affect the outcome. For advanced settings, please refer to finish the Quick Setup. Finish If there are only for your wireless configuration to connect the Router without encryption. For ASCII, the key can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. Please also note the...
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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. 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 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4. 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. 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 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions.
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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 -
