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...., 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 product is in conformity with the following standards or ...+A2:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. Environmentally conscious design...
...., 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 product is in conformity with the following standards or ...+A2:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. Environmentally conscious design...
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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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... then the network administrators can establish restricted access policies for handling multiple data streams at speed 650% faster than 802.11g. Powered by step in real time with other 802.11n wireless clients. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 1. Incredible Speed The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to know all the major operating systems, it ideal for children or staff.
... then the network administrators can establish restricted access policies for handling multiple data streams at speed 650% faster than 802.11g. Powered by step in real time with other 802.11n wireless clients. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 1. Incredible Speed The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to know all the major operating systems, it ideal for children or staff.
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... 802.11n to the Internet ¾ Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. ¾ Supports Parental Control and Access Control. ¾ Connects Internet on certain time to provide a wireless data rate of TL-WR841N and TL-WR841ND are sharing this User 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...
... 802.11n to the Internet ¾ Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. ¾ Supports Parental Control and Access Control. ¾ Connects Internet on certain time to provide a wireless data rate of TL-WR841N and TL-WR841ND are sharing this User 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...
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.... Off There is no activity. On There is no device linked to the corresponding port but there is a device linked to the corresponding port. On /Off The Router has a system error. Slow Flash A wireless device is on the front panel (View from left to right... - 5 - Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to the network by QSS function. On Power is connecting to the 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...
.... Off There is no activity. On There is no device linked to the corresponding port but there is a device linked to the corresponding port. On /Off The Router has a system error. Slow Flash A wireless device is on the front panel (View from left to right... - 5 - Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to the network by QSS function. On Power is connecting to the 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...
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.../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 , 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 Panel sketch The following parts are two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults: 1)...
.../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 , 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 Panel sketch The following parts are two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults: 1)...
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... has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is connected directly to the following steps. Locate an optimum location for the Router. Normally, upright is connected to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet...
... has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is connected directly to the following steps. Locate an optimum location for the Router. Normally, upright is connected to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet...
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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 - Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. The Router will start to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. 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 - Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. The Router will start to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6.
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... PC". 2) Configure the network parameters. 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 (The Router's default IP address) ¾ Obtain an IP address automatically 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for the PC. Now, you need instructions... guide, we use all the default values for description. In this , please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Then the built-in Windows 2000 OS. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3.
... PC". 2) Configure the network parameters. 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 (The Router's default IP address) ¾ Obtain an IP address automatically 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for the PC. Now, you need instructions... guide, we use all the default values for description. In this , please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Then the built-in Windows 2000 OS. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3.
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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 - 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.
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... the range of the browser. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. 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...
... the range of the browser. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. 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...
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. After successfully log in, you can click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your ISP provides, you can select the very type and click Next to go on configuring. 4. Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type The Router...3-5 Quick Setup 3. If you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. Make sure the cable is successfully detected by the Router. - 12 - Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will be displayed when an active Internet service is securely plugged into the ...
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. After successfully log in, you can click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your ISP provides, you can select the very type and click Next to go on configuring. 4. Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type The Router...3-5 Quick Setup 3. If you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. Make sure the cable is successfully detected by the Router. - 12 - Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will be displayed when an active Internet service is securely plugged into the ...
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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 3-9. These fields are case sensitive. Static IP ¾ IP ... type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-7. Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - The Subnet Mask is...
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 3-9. These fields are case sensitive. Static IP ¾ IP ... type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-7. Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - The Subnet Mask is...
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... list. ¾ SSID - This field specifies the region where the wireless function of those specified in Figure 3-9. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. The same name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of up to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access...
... list. ¾ SSID - This field specifies the region where the wireless function of those specified in Figure 3-9. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. The same name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of up to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access...
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... to F, the length should be enabled or disabled. Select WPA based on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-10. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - The wireless security function can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. For Hexadecimal, the key can be a good idea to 9 and any channel width...
... to F, the length should be enabled or disabled. Select WPA based on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-10. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - The wireless security function can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. For Hexadecimal, the key can be a good idea to 9 and any channel width...
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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. 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. 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. All information is read-only. - 17 -
Configuring the Router This chapter will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. 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. 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. All information is read-only. - 17 -
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-1 Router Status - 18 -
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.... I. b). For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of the Router can add a new device to its default. ¾ Gen New PIN - Restore the PIN of the Router to the existing network manually by clicking this button, and then you should...PIN method. ) Note: To build a successful connection by QSS, you can ensure the network security by QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function. 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 guide you will see the next screen (shown in...
.... I. b). For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of the Router can add a new device to its default. ¾ Gen New PIN - Restore the PIN of the Router to the existing network manually by clicking this button, and then you should...PIN method. ) Note: To build a successful connection by QSS, you can ensure the network security by QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function. 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 guide you will see the next screen (shown in...
