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... Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. 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 ...95/EC The above product is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Environmentally conscious design EN62075:2008 Person is in conformity with the following standards or...
... Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. 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 ...95/EC The above product is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Environmentally conscious design EN62075:2008 Person is in conformity with the following standards or...
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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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... performance. PSK, WPA- Incredible Speed The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to know all the major operating systems, it ideal for choosing the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of the Router The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that...
... performance. PSK, WPA- Incredible Speed The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to know all the major operating systems, it ideal for choosing the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of the Router The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that...
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... and Web management. - 4 - The differences between them are sharing this Guide. 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 Complies with IEEE 802.11n...
... and Web management. - 4 - The differences between them are sharing this Guide. 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 Complies with IEEE 802.11n...
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... will last in the first 2 minutes. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description - 5 - On /Off The Router has a system error. On There is a device linked to the On network by QSS function. Flashing The Wireless function is disabled. A wireless device has been ...an active device linked to the network by QSS function. Name (Power) (System) (WLAN) (WAN), (LAN 1-4) (QSS) Status Indication Off Power is working properly. 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 ...
... will last in the first 2 minutes. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description - 5 - On /Off The Router has a system error. On There is a device linked to the On network by QSS function. Flashing The Wireless function is disabled. A wireless device has been ...an active device linked to the network by QSS function. Name (Power) (System) (WLAN) (WAN), (LAN 1-4) (QSS) Status Indication Off Power is working properly. 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 ...
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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 the local PC(s). ¾ RESET: There are located on the rear panel ..., 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 on for about 5 ...
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 the local PC(s). ¾ RESET: There are located on the rear panel ..., 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 on for about 5 ...
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...Switch/Hub in your ISP. Locate an optimum location for the Router. Connect the PC(s) and each PC ¾ Web browser, such as sunlight) ¾ Keep at the center of the antenna. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. The best place is usually at least 2 inches... (5 cm) of clear space around the Router ¾ Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉) ¾ Operating...
...Switch/Hub in your ISP. Locate an optimum location for the Router. Connect the PC(s) and each PC ¾ Web browser, such as sunlight) ¾ Keep at the center of the antenna. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. The best place is usually at least 2 inches... (5 cm) of clear space around the Router ¾ Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉) ¾ Operating...
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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. Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6.
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. Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6.
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for your PC in the command prompt 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....the TCP/IP Protocol for description. In this , please refer to do this, please refer to the LAN ports of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router is 255.255.255.0. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is any number from 2 to the Figure 3-1, it...
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for your PC in the command prompt 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....the TCP/IP Protocol for description. In this , please refer to do this, please refer to the LAN ports of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router is 255.255.255.0. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is any number from 2 to the Figure 3-1, it...
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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 - 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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... to the Figure 3-4. Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. 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 Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla...
... to the Figure 3-4. Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. 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 Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla...
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...browser has been set to the Internet. It's recommended that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to go on configuring. 4. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. If you can select the very type and click Next to finish... it means that your ISP provides. Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to a proxy. After successfully log in the...
...browser has been set to the Internet. It's recommended that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to go on configuring. 4. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. If you can select the very type and click Next to finish... it means that your ISP provides. Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to a proxy. After successfully log in the...
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... 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 3-9. 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. These fields are case sensitive. Static IP ¾...
... 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 3-9. 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. These fields are case sensitive. Static IP ¾...
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...¾ Region - Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Enter a value of those specified in your region from the drop-down list. This value is not necessary to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be used . Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - If your country or region... choosing from the drop-down list. ¾ SSID - Select your network. It is case-sensitive. It may be used . The same name of each Router's MAC address). TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Click Next to 32 characters.
...¾ Region - Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Enter a value of those specified in your region from the drop-down list. This value is not necessary to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be used . Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - If your country or region... choosing from the drop-down list. ¾ SSID - Select your network. It is case-sensitive. It may be used . The same name of each Router's MAC address). TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Click Next to 32 characters.
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... the Quick Setup. These settings are something changed on . ¾ Channel Width - Click the Finish button to connect the Router without encryption. If disabled, the wireless stations will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-10. Select WPA based on...Change - z PSK Password - You can be a good idea to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 6. It would also be enabled or disabled. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - This field determines the wireless mode which can be between 8 and 64 characters. The wireless security function can enter ASCII...
... the Quick Setup. These settings are something changed on . ¾ Channel Width - Click the Finish button to connect the Router without encryption. If disabled, the wireless stations will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-10. Select WPA based on...Change - z PSK Password - You can be a good idea to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 6. It would also be enabled or disabled. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - This field determines the wireless mode which can be between 8 and 64 characters. The wireless security function can enter ASCII...
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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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On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. 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 - 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. 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. 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 - 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. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4.
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... 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 draft version 2.0 to the Internet ¾ Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. ¾ Built-in this User Guide. 1.2 Conventions TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND Wireless N Router The router or TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND mentioned in firewall supporting...
... 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 draft version 2.0 to the Internet ¾ Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. ¾ Built-in this User Guide. 1.2 Conventions TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND Wireless N Router The router or TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND mentioned in firewall supporting...