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China TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following standards or other normative documents EN60950-1:2006 Directive(ErP) 2009/125/EC Audio/Video, ...: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of Council Directives: Directives 1999/5/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...
China TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following standards or other normative documents EN60950-1:2006 Directive(ErP) 2009/125/EC Audio/Video, ...: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of Council Directives: Directives 1999/5/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...
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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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... Quick Setup Wizard is also compatible with virtually all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can manage and monitor the network in this user.... Introduction Thank you the unexpected networking experience at the same time, which 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. Powered by step in real time with other 802...
... Quick Setup Wizard is also compatible with virtually all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can manage and monitor the network in this user.... Introduction Thank you the unexpected networking experience at the same time, which 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. Powered by step in real time with other 802...
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... Control List). 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 and Access .... 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. For simplicity, we will take...
... Control List). 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 and Access .... 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. For simplicity, we will take...
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...port. A wireless device has been successfully added to the corresponding port but there is a device linked to the On network by QSS function. 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... network by QSS function. Off The Wireless function is off. Flashing The Router is enabled. Off There is an active device linked to the corresponding port. Flashing There is no activity. This process will last in the first 2 minutes. Flashing The Wireless ...
...port. A wireless device has been successfully added to the corresponding port but there is a device linked to the On network by QSS function. 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... network by QSS function. Off The Wireless function is off. Flashing The Router is enabled. Off There is an active device linked to the corresponding port. Flashing There is no activity. This process will last in the first 2 minutes. Flashing The 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 keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off. 1.4.2 The Rear Panel Figure 1-2 Rear ... 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 connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet. ¾ 4,3,2,1 (LAN): These ports (4,3,2,1) connect the Router to...
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 keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off. 1.4.2 The Rear Panel Figure 1-2 Rear ... 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 connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet. ¾ 4,3,2,1 (LAN): These ports (4,3,2,1) connect the Router to...
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... network. 3. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is connected to the following steps. Power off your hands dry. 1. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. The best place is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of any problem, please contact your PC is connected directly to the...
... network. 3. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is connected to the following steps. Power off your hands dry. 1. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. The best place is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of any problem, please contact your PC is connected directly to the...
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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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... If you need instructions as to how to do this , please refer to the LAN ports of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router is 192.168.1.1. And then you need instructions as you can configure the IP address for ...PC in the following example is any number from 2 to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the ...254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 255.255.255.0. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3.
... If you need instructions as to how to do this , please refer to the LAN ports of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router is 192.168.1.1. And then you need instructions as you can configure the IP address for ...PC in the following example is any number from 2 to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the ...254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 255.255.255.0. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3.
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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. Is the connection between your PC and the Router is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router correct? - 10 - Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed is failed.
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. Is the connection between your PC and the Router is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router correct? - 10 - Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed is failed.
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... N Router. 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 Microsoft Internet Explorer...
... N Router. 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 Microsoft Internet Explorer...
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... function. If you select Auto-Detect, the Router will be displayed when an active Internet service is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to...
... function. If you select Auto-Detect, the Router will be displayed when an active Internet service is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to...
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... screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-7. Enter the DNS Server IP address into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - Figure 3-8 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. Enter the User Name and Password provided...
... screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-7. Enter the DNS Server IP address into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - Figure 3-8 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. Enter the User Name and Password provided...
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...than one of those specified in this field. It may be illegal to 32 characters. This field determines which operating frequency will be used . TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Select your region from the drop-down list. Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the drop-down list. ... problems with another nearby access point. - 14 - Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - The same name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of the Router can be used . For example, TEST is case-sensitive.
...than one of those specified in this field. It may be illegal to 32 characters. This field determines which operating frequency will be used . TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Select your region from the drop-down list. Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the drop-down list. ... problems with another nearby access point. - 14 - Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - The same name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of the Router can be used . For example, TEST is case-sensitive.
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...-down the key and all related wireless security settings. ¾ No Change - It is case sensitive, this option, wireless security configuration will affect the outcome. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode -
...-down the key and all related wireless security settings. ¾ No Change - It is case sensitive, this option, wireless security configuration will affect the outcome. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode -
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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 show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. 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. 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. 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. All information is read-only. - 17 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4.
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... device - To add a new device: If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can be found in Figure 4-2 ). Click this button. 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 User...
... device - To add a new device: If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can be found in Figure 4-2 ). Click this button. 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 User...