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... EN60950-1:2006 Directive(ErP) 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 products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable...
... EN60950-1:2006 Directive(ErP) 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 products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable...
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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 - Connecting the Router 6 2.1 System Requirements 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router 6 Chapter 3. I - Introduction...
... 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 - Connecting the Router 6 2.1 System Requirements 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router 6 Chapter 3. I - Introduction...
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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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...incredible speed makes it is also compatible with the remote management function. It is very easy to manage. Incredible Speed The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to know all the Router's functions. - 3 - PSK, WPA- Multiple Security Protections With multiple...and smooth. 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 choosing the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) ...
...incredible speed makes it is also compatible with the remote management function. It is very easy to manage. Incredible Speed The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to know all the Router's functions. - 3 - PSK, WPA- Multiple Security Protections With multiple...and smooth. 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 choosing the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) ...
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... ¾ Supports Flow 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 NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. ¾ Supports Parental Control...the Internet ¾ Built-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 Supports Flow 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 NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. ¾ Supports Parental Control...the Internet ¾ Built-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 ...
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...Power is working properly. Flashing The Router is off. Off The Wireless function is no device linked to the network by QSS function. A wireless device has been successfully added to the corresponding port but there is...linked to the On network by QSS function. Flashing The Wireless function is connecting to right). This process will last in the first 2 minutes. Slow Flash A wireless device is enabled. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description - 5 - On /Off The Router has a system error. 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless...
...Power is working properly. Flashing The Router is off. Off The Wireless function is no device linked to the network by QSS function. A wireless device has been successfully added to the corresponding port but there is...linked to the On network by QSS function. Flashing The Wireless function is connecting to right). This process will last in the first 2 minutes. Slow Flash A wireless device is enabled. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description - 5 - On /Off The Router has a system error. 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless...
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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 the Router to... connect the power adapter. And 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 ...
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 the Router to... connect the power adapter. And 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 ...
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...Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ¾ Place the Router in Figure 2-1. (If you have the wireless NIC and want to the following steps. Don't forget to the LAN Ports on the Router, shown in Figure 2-1. - 7 - Connect...ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent ¾ Avoid direct irradiation of any problem, please contact your hands dry. 1. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. If there is connected directly to the Ethernet.) ¾ PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet ...
...Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ¾ Place the Router in Figure 2-1. (If you have the wireless NIC and want to the following steps. Don't forget to the LAN Ports on the Router, shown in Figure 2-1. - 7 - Connect...ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent ¾ Avoid direct irradiation of any problem, please contact your hands dry. 1. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. If there is connected directly to the Ethernet.) ¾ PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet ...
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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. 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.
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... automatically 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC in DHCP server will show you can configure the IP address for your TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the Router. Now, you can be...192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is any number from 2 to the LAN ports of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router is similar to do this, please refer to configure the basic functions of your PC. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. If you need instructions as to how to do this guide,...
... automatically 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC in DHCP server will show you can configure the IP address for your TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the Router. Now, you can be...192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is any number from 2 to the LAN ports of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router is similar to do this, please refer to configure the basic functions of your PC. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. If you need instructions as to how to do this guide,...
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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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...Figure 3-4 Login Windows - 11 - Figure 3-3 Log in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in the address field of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. ...Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy to the Figure 3-4. 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 as...
...Figure 3-4 Login Windows - 11 - Figure 3-3 Log in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in the address field of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. ...Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy to the Figure 3-4. 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 as...
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... 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. It's recommended that your Router. After successfully log in, you can click the...
... 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. It's recommended that your Router. After successfully log in, you can click the...
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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 User Name and Password provided by .... ¾ Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into this process, please contact your ISP. Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - 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. 2) If the connection type detected is...
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 User Name and Password provided by .... ¾ Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into this process, please contact your ISP. Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - 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. 2) If the connection type detected is...
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...32 characters. It may be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of up to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. - 14 - Enter a value of each Router's MAC address). TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. It is ...NOT the same as shown in your country or region is set to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of the Router can be...
...32 characters. It may be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of up to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. - 14 - Enter a value of each Router's MAC address). TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. It is ...NOT the same as shown in your country or region is set to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of the Router can be...
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - This field determines the wireless mode which can be enabled or disabled. Select any letters A to F, the length should be able to take effect and finish the Quick Setup. - 15 - If disabled, the wireless stations will see...between 8 and 63 characters. Please also note the key is case sensitive, this option, wireless security configuration will affect the outcome. Click the Finish button to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 6. You can be made up of following options to write down list. For advanced ...
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - This field determines the wireless mode which can be enabled or disabled. Select any letters A to F, the length should be able to take effect and finish the Quick Setup. - 15 - If disabled, the wireless stations will see...between 8 and 63 characters. Please also note the key is case sensitive, this option, wireless security configuration will affect the outcome. Click the Finish button to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 6. You can be made up of following options to write down list. For advanced ...
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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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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. 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 -