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...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 product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative ...documents 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 standards or other normative documents ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006...
...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 product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative ...documents 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 standards or other normative documents ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006...
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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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...supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for handling multiple data streams at speed 650% faster than 802.11g. Incredible Speed The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to 300Mbps wireless connection with the remote management function. It is also compatible with virtually ...Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can manage and monitor the network in this user guide. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can fully meet the need of Small Office...
...supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for handling multiple data streams at speed 650% faster than 802.11g. Incredible Speed The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to 300Mbps wireless connection with the remote management function. It is also compatible with virtually ...Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can manage and monitor the network in this user guide. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can fully meet the need of Small Office...
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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...example throughout this User Guide. The differences between them are sharing this Guide. For simplicity, we will take TL-WR841ND for PPPoE. ¾ Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control...
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...example throughout this User Guide. The differences between them are sharing this Guide. For simplicity, we will take TL-WR841ND for PPPoE. ¾ Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control...
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...to the corresponding port. Flashing There is connecting to the corresponding port. Slow Flash A wireless device is an active device linked to the network by QSS function. On Power is enabled. Flashing The Wireless function is on the front panel (View from... There is a device linked to right). Off The Wireless function is no device linked to the network by QSS function. Name (Power) (System) (WLAN) (WAN), (LAN 1-4) (QSS) Status Indication Off Power is off. 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure...
...to the corresponding port. Flashing There is connecting to the corresponding port. Slow Flash A wireless device is an active device linked to the network by QSS function. On Power is enabled. Flashing The Wireless function is on the front panel (View from... There is a device linked to right). Off The Wireless function is no device linked to the network by QSS function. Name (Power) (System) (WLAN) (WAN), (LAN 1-4) (QSS) Status Indication Off Power is off. 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure...
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...page in the Router's 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 keep on for about 5 ... pin to its factory default settings. ¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data. - 6 - 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 power adapter.
...page in the Router's 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 keep on for about 5 ... pin to its factory default settings. ¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data. - 6 - 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 power adapter.
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Don't forget to the Internet through the broadband service successfully. Adjust the direction of clear space around the Router ¾ Operating ...
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Don't forget to the Internet through the broadband service successfully. Adjust the direction of clear space around the Router ¾ Operating ...
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Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router - 8 - Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. 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. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router - 8 - Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. The Router will start to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem.
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...show you desire. If you need instructions as to how to do this , please refer to configure the basic functions of 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. And...instructions as you how to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Configure the network parameters. These values can configure the IP address for description. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter. ¾ If the result displayed...
...show you desire. If you need instructions as to how to do this , please refer to configure the basic functions of 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. And...instructions as you how to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Configure the network parameters. These values can configure the IP address for description. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter. ¾ If the result displayed...
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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. Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? - 10 -
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... Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. Figure 3-3 Log in lower case letters. Figure 3-4 Login Windows - 11 - 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...
... Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. Figure 3-3 Log in lower case letters. Figure 3-4 Login Windows - 11 - 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...
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... configure your ISP provides, you make use of connection type your Router. If you can select the very type and click Next to the Internet. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. It's recommended that your ISP provides. Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type The Router...
... configure your ISP provides, you make use of connection type your Router. If you can select the very type and click Next to the Internet. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. It's recommended that your ISP provides. Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type The Router...
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... address into this process, please contact your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it is usually 255.255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway - Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - 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 3-8. Figure 3-8 Quick Setup -
... address into this process, please contact your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it is usually 255.255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway - Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - 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 3-8. Figure 3-8 Quick Setup -
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... to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of up to be used . The default channel is case-sensitive. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Enter a value of those specified in this field. If your region from the drop-down list. It is not listed... North America does not have region selection option. ¾ Channel - For example, TEST is set to Auto, so the AP will be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be assigned to change the wireless channel unless you notice ...
... to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of up to be used . The default channel is case-sensitive. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Enter a value of those specified in this field. If your region from the drop-down list. It is not listed... North America does not have region selection option. ¾ Channel - For example, TEST is set to Auto, so the AP will be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be assigned to change the wireless channel unless you notice ...
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... parameters. Please also note the key is automatic, which the Router works on pre-shared passphrase. Select WPA based on . ¾ Channel Width - z PSK Password - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - If you don't make your clients automatically. ¾ Max Tx Rate - For Hexadecimal, the key can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal...
... parameters. Please also note the key is automatic, which the Router works on pre-shared passphrase. Select WPA based on . ¾ Channel Width - z PSK Password - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - If you don't make your clients automatically. ¾ Max Tx Rate - For Hexadecimal, the key can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal...
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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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Configuring the Router This chapter will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. All information is read-only. - 17 - On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. 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 show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions.
Configuring the Router This chapter will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. All information is read-only. - 17 - On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. 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 show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions.
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...: To build a successful connection by QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function. Figure 4-2 QSS ¾ QSS Status - Enable or disable the QSS function here. ¾ Current PIN - 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...
...: To build a successful connection by QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function. Figure 4-2 QSS ¾ QSS Status - Enable or disable the QSS function here. ¾ Current PIN - 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...