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... equipment- China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. 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...+A2:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above product is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
... equipment- China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. 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...+A2:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above product is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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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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... this user guide. The performance of the Router The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Multiple Security Protections With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2- TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 1. Powered by step in real time with other 802.11n wireless clients.
... this user guide. The performance of the Router The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Multiple Security Protections With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2- TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 1. Powered by step in real time with other 802.11n wireless clients.
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...TL-WR841ND 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 to provide a wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps...; Built-in this guide stands for example throughout this User Guide. 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...
...TL-WR841ND 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 to provide a wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps...; Built-in this guide stands for example throughout this User Guide. 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...
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... 2 minutes. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description - 5 - Slow Flash A wireless device is an active device linked to right). Flashing The Router is disabled. On /Off The Router has a system error. Flashing There is connecting to the corresponding port. 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...
... 2 minutes. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description - 5 - Slow Flash A wireless device is an active device linked to right). Flashing The Router is disabled. On /Off The Router has a system error. Flashing There is connecting to the corresponding port. 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...
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... 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 , 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 seconds) until the...
... 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 , 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 seconds) until the...
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.... Don't forget to the following steps. Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place is connected to the Internet through the broadband service successfully. Power off your hands dry. 1. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. If there is a good direction. 4. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾...
.... Don't forget to the following steps. Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place is connected to the Internet through the broadband service successfully. Power off your hands dry. 1. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. If there is a good direction. 4. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾...
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Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. 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. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router - 8 -
Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. 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. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router - 8 -
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... Now, you can be changed as 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 the default Subnet Mask is similar to configure the basic functions of your PC and the...address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is any number from 2 to verify the network 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 Router. The following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up the TCP/IP ...
... Now, you can be changed as 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 the default Subnet Mask is similar to configure the basic functions of your PC and the...address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is any number from 2 to verify the network 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 Router. The following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up the TCP/IP ...
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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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... 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 Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. The Web-based utility can be lit. 2. 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. Is...
... 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 Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. The Web-based utility can be lit. 2. 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. Is...
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...quickly configure your Web-browser has been set to go on configuring. 4. It's recommended that your Router. The appropriate configuration page will be displayed when an active Internet service is securely plugged into the ...WAN port before detection. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Make sure the cable is successfully detected by the Router. - 12 - Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will automatically detect the connection type... make use of connection type your ISP provides. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2.
...quickly configure your Web-browser has been set to go on configuring. 4. It's recommended that your Router. The appropriate configuration page will be displayed when an active Internet service is securely plugged into the ...WAN port before detection. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Make sure the cable is successfully detected by the Router. - 12 - Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will automatically detect the connection type... make use of connection type your ISP provides. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2.
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... Figure 3-8. Enter the IP address into the box if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - Enter the gateway IP address into this process, please contact your ISP). 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. PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - This is usually...
... Figure 3-8. Enter the IP address into the box if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - Enter the gateway IP address into this process, please contact your ISP). 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. PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - This is usually...
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...be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be used . The default channel is case-sensitive. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Router can be assigned to all wireless ...set to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. - 14 - This field determines which operating frequency will appear as test. ¾ Region - Considering your region from the drop-down list. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Enter a value...
...be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be used . The default channel is case-sensitive. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Router can be assigned to all wireless ...set to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. - 14 - This field determines which operating frequency will appear as test. ¾ Region - Considering your region from the drop-down list. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Enter a value...
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..., you will be made up of any changes on pre-shared passphrase. It is automatic, which the Router works on the Wireless page, you will then see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-10. For ASCII, the key can limit the maximum transmission rate of...-PSK/WPA2-PSK - For advanced settings, please refer to take effect and finish the Quick Setup. - 15 - You can be able to write down list. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - Click the Reboot button to make any numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F, the length should be between 8 and 63 characters. ...
..., you will be made up of any changes on pre-shared passphrase. It is automatic, which the Router works on the Wireless page, you will then see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-10. For ASCII, the key can limit the maximum transmission rate of...-PSK/WPA2-PSK - For advanced settings, please refer to take effect and finish the Quick Setup. - 15 - You can be able to write down list. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - Click the Reboot button to make any numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F, the length should be between 8 and 63 characters. ...
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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 - Finish - 16 -
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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 - 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. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions.
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 - 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. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions.
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... by generating a new PIN. ¾ Add device - Click this button. To add a new device: If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can get a new random value for QSS function meanwhile. I. 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...
... by generating a new PIN. ¾ Add device - Click this button. To add a new device: If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can get a new random value for QSS function meanwhile. I. 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...