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... and communication technology equipment- South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central 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 the technical regulations applicable to...
... and communication technology equipment- South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central 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 the technical regulations applicable to...
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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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... speed, which ensures your network stable and smooth. The performance of the Router The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. PSK, WPA- It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for choosing the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of this 802.11n wireless Router will give you for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can...
... speed, which ensures your network stable and smooth. The performance of the Router The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. PSK, WPA- It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for choosing the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of this 802.11n wireless Router will give you for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can...
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... 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 a wireless data rate of up to 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 sharing this Guide.
... 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 a wireless data rate of up to 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 sharing this Guide.
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... There is no activity. Flashing There is no device linked to the corresponding port. A wireless device has been successfully added to right). 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 . Slow Flash A wireless device is connecting to the corresponding port but there...
... There is no activity. Flashing There is no device linked to the corresponding port. A wireless device has been successfully added to right). 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 . Slow Flash A wireless device is connecting to the corresponding port but there...
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...) until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. 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. 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...
...) until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. 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. 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...
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... and want to pull out the power plug and keep your ISP. Normally, upright is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of the antenna. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Connect the PC(s) and each PC ¾ Web browser, such as sunlight) ¾ Keep at the center of any problem, please contact your hands ...
... and want to pull out the power plug and keep your ISP. Normally, upright is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of the antenna. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Connect the PC(s) and each PC ¾ Web browser, such as sunlight) ¾ Keep at the center of any problem, please contact your hands ...
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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. Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6.
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Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for your PC and the Router has been established well. - 9 - Connect the local PC to configure the basic functions of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router is in the following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1)... command prompt to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Then the built-in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of your PC. These values can configure the ...
Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for your PC and the Router has been established well. - 9 - Connect the local PC to configure the basic functions of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router is in the following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1)... command prompt to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Then the built-in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of your PC. These values can configure the ...
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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. 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 correct? - 10 -
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. 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 correct? - 10 -
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based utility, it is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of LAN ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router... Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. 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. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. The Web-based ...
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based utility, it is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of LAN ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router... Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. 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. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. The Web-based ...
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... an active Internet service is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection. Make sure the cable is successfully detected by the Router. - 12 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will... appear, shown in the screen that your Router. After successfully log in, you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function....
... an active Internet service is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection. Make sure the cable is successfully detected by the Router. - 12 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will... appear, shown in the screen that your Router. After successfully log in, you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function....
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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. Enter the gateway IP address into the ... box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into this process, please contact your ISP. Static IP ¾ IP Address - 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 by external...
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. Enter the gateway IP address into the ... box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into this process, please contact your ISP. Static IP ¾ IP Address - 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 by external...
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...characters. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Enter a value of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be used . The same name of up to all wireless devices in a region other than one of each Router's ...disable the wireless radio choosing from the drop-down list. ¾ SSID - Considering your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to use the wireless function of the Router in your ... is NOT the same as shown in this field. Click Next to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. - 14 - Figure...
...characters. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Enter a value of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be used . The same name of up to all wireless devices in a region other than one of each Router's ...disable the wireless radio choosing from the drop-down list. ¾ SSID - Considering your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to use the wireless function of the Router in your ... is NOT the same as shown in this field. Click Next to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. - 14 - Figure...
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... be able to enable security. ¾ WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - You will be a good idea to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 6. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - This field determines the wireless mode which can be made up of following options to connect the Router without encryption. For advanced settings, please refer to write down list. If disabled, the...
... be able to enable security. ¾ WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - You will be a good idea to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 6. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - This field determines the wireless mode which can be made up of following options to connect the Router without encryption. For advanced settings, please refer to write down list. If disabled, the...
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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 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 - 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 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 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4.
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... Figure 4-2 ). Figure 4-2 QSS ¾ QSS Status - Enable or disable the QSS function here. ¾ Current PIN - The current value of the Router to its default. ¾ Gen New 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...
... Figure 4-2 ). Figure 4-2 QSS ¾ QSS Status - Enable or disable the QSS function here. ¾ Current PIN - The current value of the Router to its default. ¾ Gen New 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...