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TL-WR841N TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Rev: 3.1.0 1910010362
TL-WR841N TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Rev: 3.1.0 1910010362
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... Recommendation 1999/519/EC EN62311:2008 Directives 2004/108/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 of...
... Recommendation 1999/519/EC EN62311:2008 Directives 2004/108/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 of...
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... 8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. CONTENTS Package Contents...1 Chapter 1. Configuring the Router 16 4.1 Login ...16 4.2 Status ...16 4.3 Quick Setup...18 4.4 QSS...18 4.5 Network ...25 4.5.1 LAN ...25 4.5.2 WAN ...25 4.5.3 MAC Clone 35 4.6 Wireless ...36 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 36 4.6.2 Wireless Security 39 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 42 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 45 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics 46 4.7 DHCP ...47 4.7.1 DHCP Settings 47 - I -
... 8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. CONTENTS Package Contents...1 Chapter 1. Configuring the Router 16 4.1 Login ...16 4.2 Status ...16 4.3 Quick Setup...18 4.4 QSS...18 4.5 Network ...25 4.5.1 LAN ...25 4.5.2 WAN ...25 4.5.3 MAC Clone 35 4.6 Wireless ...36 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 36 4.6.2 Wireless Security 39 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 42 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 45 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics 46 4.7 DHCP ...47 4.7.1 DHCP Settings 47 - I -
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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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... it is also compatible with other 802.11n wireless clients. The performance of this 802.11n wireless Router will give you for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can manage and monitor the network in this guide to 300Mbps wireless connection with all the Router's functions. - 3 - Flexible Access Control The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that...
... it is also compatible with other 802.11n wireless clients. The performance of this 802.11n wireless Router will give you for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can manage and monitor the network in this guide to 300Mbps wireless connection with all the Router's functions. - 3 - Flexible Access Control The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that...
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The 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 300Mbps. ¾ One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports, supporting Auto ...
The 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 300Mbps. ¾ One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports, supporting Auto ...
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... added 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 located on . Name （Power） (System) (WLAN) (WAN), (LAN 1-4) (QSS) Status Indication Off Power is an active device linked to the network by QSS function.
... added 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 located on . Name （Power） (System) (WLAN) (WAN), (LAN 1-4) (QSS) Status Indication Off Power is an active device linked to the network by QSS function.
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... is successfully added to its factory default settings. ¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data. - 6 - And then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to the network by QSS function, the QSS LED will connect the power adapter. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: After a device is where you will keep...
... is successfully added to its factory default settings. ¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data. - 6 - And then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to the network by QSS function, the QSS LED will connect the power adapter. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: After a device is where you will keep...
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... center of any problem, please contact your wireless network. 3. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is any strong light (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ¾ Place the Router in Figure 2-1. - 7 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. The best place is usually...
... center of any problem, please contact your wireless network. 3. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is any strong light (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ¾ Place the Router in Figure 2-1. - 7 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. The best place is usually...
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Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router - 8 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6. 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. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router - 8 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6. The Router will start to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem.
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... 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in the command prompt to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Configure the network parameters. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. And then you can configure the IP address for the PC. Now, you can run the Ping command 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 the Router. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is any number from 2 to the...
... 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in the command prompt to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Configure the network parameters. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. And then you can configure the IP address for the PC. Now, you can run the Ping command 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 the Router. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is any number from 2 to the...
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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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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 adapter should be lit. 2. Figure 3-4 Login Windows - 11 - The Web-based utility can be within the range of LAN ports which you link...OK button or press the Enter key. 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. Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in the address field of the...
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 adapter should be lit. 2. Figure 3-4 Login Windows - 11 - The Web-based utility can be within the range of LAN ports which you link...OK button or press the Enter key. 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. Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in the address field of the...
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... the very type and click Next to go on configuring. 4. After successfully log in, you can click the Quick Setup menu to a proxy. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. If you make use of connection type your...and click OK to the Internet. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in Figure 3-6. 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 finish it means that you are ...
... the very type and click Next to go on configuring. 4. After successfully log in, you can click the Quick Setup menu to a proxy. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. If you make use of connection type your...and click OK to the Internet. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in Figure 3-6. 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 finish it means that you are ...
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... appear as shown in Figure 3-8. Enter the gateway IP address into the box if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - If 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. Enter the IP address into this process, please...
... appear as shown in Figure 3-8. Enter the gateway IP address into the box if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - If 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. Enter the IP address into this process, please...
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... not necessary to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be used . It is set to Auto, so the AP will choose the best channel automatically. Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - This value ...where the wireless function of those specified in Figure 3-9. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Click Next to all wireless devices in your region from the drop-down list. Enter a value of up to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of the Router can be...
... not necessary to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be used . It is set to Auto, so the AP will choose the best channel automatically. Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - This value ...where the wireless function of those specified in Figure 3-9. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Click Next to all wireless devices in your region from the drop-down list. Enter a value of up to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of the Router can be...
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - The wireless security function can limit the maximum transmission rate of following options to write down list. Please also note the key is automatic, which the Router works on the Wireless page, you chose this option, wireless security configuration ..., this field. ¾ Disable Security - This field determines the wireless mode which can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. Select WPA based on the Wireless page, you choose one of the Router through this means that you will see the Finish page as shown ...
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - The wireless security function can limit the maximum transmission rate of following options to write down list. Please also note the key is automatic, which the Router works on the Wireless page, you chose this option, wireless security configuration ..., this field. ¾ Disable Security - This field determines the wireless mode which can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. Select WPA based on the Wireless page, you choose one of the Router through this means that you will see the Finish page as shown ...
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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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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. 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. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4.
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. 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. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4.
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-1 Router Status - 18 -
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-1 Router Status - 18 -
