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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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... at speed 650% faster than 802.11g. Incredible Speed The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to manage. The performance of the Router The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. It is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by 2x2 MIMO technology, the 300Mbps Wireless N Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which ensures your network stable...
... at speed 650% faster than 802.11g. Incredible Speed The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to manage. The performance of the Router The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. It is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by 2x2 MIMO technology, the 300Mbps Wireless N Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which ensures your network stable...
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.... 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 sharing this User 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 provide...
.... 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 sharing this User 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 provide...
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... (Power) (System) (WLAN) (WAN), (LAN 1-4) (QSS) Status Indication Off Power is no device linked to the On network by QSS function. Off The Wireless function is enabled. Flashing The Wireless function is disabled. 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 .
... (Power) (System) (WLAN) (WAN), (LAN 1-4) (QSS) Status Indication Off Power is no device linked to the On network by QSS function. Off The Wireless function is enabled. Flashing The Wireless function is disabled. 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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... the rear panel (View from left to press and hold the Reset button (about 5 seconds) until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash 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. And then release the button...
... the rear panel (View from left to press and hold the Reset button (about 5 seconds) until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash 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. And then release the button...
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Power off your ISP. Locate an optimum location for the Router. Adjust the direction of clear space around the Router ¾ Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉) ¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router Before installing the Router...One DSL/Cable Modem that , please install the Router according to use the wireless function, you have the wireless NIC and want to the following steps. Don't forget to the WAN port on the Router, shown in your hands dry. 1. The ...
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Power off your ISP. Locate an optimum location for the Router. Adjust the direction of clear space around the Router ¾ Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉) ¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router Before installing the Router...One DSL/Cable Modem that , please install the Router according to use the wireless function, you have the wireless NIC and want to the following steps. Don't forget to the WAN port on the Router, shown in your hands dry. 1. The ...
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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 - The Router will start to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6.
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 - The Router will start to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6.
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...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. The following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Windows 2000 OS. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ...Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for your PC and the Router. If you desire. These values can be changed as you need...
...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. The following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Windows 2000 OS. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ...Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for your PC and the Router. If you desire. These values can be changed as you need...
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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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Enter admin for your PC's IP address must be lit. 2. 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. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address 192.168... utility, it is 192.168.1.1, 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, ...
Enter admin for your PC's IP address must be lit. 2. 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. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address 192.168... utility, it is 192.168.1.1, 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, ...
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...and Static IP to connect to go on configuring. 4. It's recommended that your Web-browser has been set to quickly configure your ISP provides. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen ...connection type your ISP provides, you make use of the Auto-Detect function. Make sure the cable is successfully detected by the Router. - 12 - If you can select the very type and click Next to the Internet. After successfully log in Figure 3-6. Figure 3-5 ...
...and Static IP to connect to go on configuring. 4. It's recommended that your Web-browser has been set to quickly configure your ISP provides. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen ...connection type your ISP provides, you make use of the Auto-Detect function. Make sure the cable is successfully detected by the Router. - 12 - If you can select the very type and click Next to the Internet. After successfully log in Figure 3-6. Figure 3-5 ...
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..., the next screen will appear as seen by your ISP). Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-7. 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...
..., the next screen will appear as seen by your ISP). Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-7. 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...
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... the drop-down list. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of up to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. - 14 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - For example, TEST is not necessary... must be assigned to Auto, so the AP will be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of those specified in Figure 3-9. Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - Select your wireless network security, the default SSID is case-sensitive. This field ...
... the drop-down list. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of up to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. - 14 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - For example, TEST is not necessary... must be assigned to Auto, so the AP will be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of those specified in Figure 3-9. Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - Select your wireless network security, the default SSID is case-sensitive. This field ...
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... strongly that upper and lower case keys will be between 8 and 63 characters. It is automatic, which the Router works on the Wireless page, you don't make your clients automatically. ¾ Max Tx Rate - If you will see the Finish...button to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 6. Select WPA based on the Wireless page, you chose this field. ¾ Disable Security - Finish If there are only for your wireless configuration to write down list. It would also be enabled or disabled. You will not change! TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode -...
... strongly that upper and lower case keys will be between 8 and 63 characters. It is automatic, which the Router works on the Wireless page, you don't make your clients automatically. ¾ Max Tx Rate - If you will see the Finish...button to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 6. Select WPA based on the Wireless page, you chose this field. ¾ Disable Security - Finish If there are only for your wireless configuration to write down list. It would also be enabled or disabled. You will not change! TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode -...
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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. 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. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. All information is read-only. - 17 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4.
On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. 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. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. All information is read-only. - 17 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4.
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... and you can be found in Figure 4-2 ). The current value of our company for example. You can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and Router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. ) Note: To build a successful connection by QSS (...function meanwhile. For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of the Router's PIN is displayed here. Click this button. 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...
... and you can be found in Figure 4-2 ). The current value of our company for example. You can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and Router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. ) Note: To build a successful connection by QSS (...function meanwhile. For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of the Router's PIN is displayed here. Click this button. 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...
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... Next. - 20 - Step 3: Wait for 2 or 3 seconds. The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Method Two: Step 1: Press the QSS button on the front panel of the Router. Click Finish to the network by PBC with the following two methods. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router method, you can add it to complete the QSS configuration. Method One...
... Next. - 20 - Step 3: Wait for 2 or 3 seconds. The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Method Two: Step 1: Press the QSS button on the front panel of the Router. Click Finish to the network by PBC with the following two methods. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router method, you can add it to complete the QSS configuration. Method One...