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... and communication technology equipment- 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...
... and communication technology equipment- 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...
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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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...) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance. Before installing the Router, please look through this 802.11n wireless Router will give you for choosing the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of this guide to know all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 1. The incredible speed makes it is supported and detailed instructions are...
...) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance. Before installing the Router, please look through this 802.11n wireless Router will give you for choosing the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of this guide to know all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 1. The incredible speed makes it is supported and detailed instructions are...
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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 without any explanation. ) Note: The two devices of up to 300Mbps. ¾ One 10/... Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to provide a wireless data rate 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 the Internet ¾ Built-in NAT and DHCP server...
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 without any explanation. ) Note: The two devices of up to 300Mbps. ¾ One 10/... Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to provide a wireless data rate 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 the Internet ¾ Built-in NAT and DHCP server...
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... linked to the corresponding port but there is no device linked to the network by QSS function. Slow Flash A wireless device is enabled. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description - 5 - Flashing The Router is an active device linked to the On network by QSS function. A wireless device...activity. Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to right). On /Off The Router has a system error. This process will last in the first 2 minutes. 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 ...
... linked to the corresponding port but there is no device linked to the network by QSS function. Slow Flash A wireless device is enabled. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description - 5 - Flashing The Router is an active device linked to the On network by QSS function. A wireless device...activity. Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to right). On /Off The Router has a system error. This process will last in the first 2 minutes. 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 ...
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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 on for about 5 seconds) until the SYS LED ... function on "System Tools → Factory Defaults" page in the Router's Web-based Utility. 2) Use the Factory Default Reset button: With the Router powered on the rear panel (View 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...
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 on for about 5 seconds) until the SYS LED ... function on "System Tools → Factory Defaults" page in the Router's Web-based Utility. 2) Use the Factory Default Reset button: With the Router powered on the rear panel (View 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...
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. The best place is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of your wireless network. 3. Connect the PC(s) and each PC ¾ Web browser, such as sunlight) ¾ Keep at the center of clear space around the Router ¾ Operating Temperature: 0℃~... broadband service successfully. Don't forget to use the wireless function, you have the wireless NIC and want to pull out the power plug and keep your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service ...
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. The best place is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of your wireless network. 3. Connect the PC(s) and each PC ¾ Web browser, such as sunlight) ¾ Keep at the center of clear space around the Router ¾ Operating Temperature: 0℃~... broadband service successfully. Don't forget to use the wireless function, you have the wireless NIC and want to pull out the power plug and keep your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service ...
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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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...TCP/IP Protocol for description. Connect the local PC to the LAN ports of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router is similar to do this guide, we use all the default values for your PC and the Router. Now, you desire. The following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address ...192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is any number from 2 to configure the basic functions of 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. In this , please refer to verify the network connection between your PC and the...
...TCP/IP Protocol for description. Connect the local PC to the LAN ports of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router is similar to do this guide, we use all the default values for your PC and the Router. Now, you desire. The following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address ...192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is any number from 2 to configure the basic functions of 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. In this , please refer to verify the network connection between your PC and 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 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.
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...of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based utility, it 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 lower case letters. Figure 3-3 Log in the address field of... 3-4. The Web-based utility can be used on your PC's IP address must be lit. 2. 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...
...of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based utility, it 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 lower case letters. Figure 3-3 Log in the address field of... 3-4. The Web-based utility can be used on your PC's IP address must be lit. 2. 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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... cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK 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 a proxy. If you make use of ... you can click the Quick Setup menu to go on configuring. 4. If you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. Make sure the cable is successfully detected by the...
... cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK 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 a proxy. If you make use of ... you can click the Quick Setup menu to go on configuring. 4. If you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. Make sure the cable is successfully detected by the...
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...process, please contact your ISP. If your ISP). These fields are case sensitive. Static IP ¾ IP Address - 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 3-8. Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - This ... 2) If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-7. PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - 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.
...process, please contact your ISP. If your ISP). These fields are case sensitive. Static IP ¾ IP Address - 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 3-8. Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - This ... 2) If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-7. PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - 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.
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For example, TEST is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of the Router can be used . The default channel is NOT the same as shown in Figure 3-9. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - Select your wireless network security, the default SSID is not listed, please contact your network. It may...
For example, TEST is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of the Router can be used . The default channel is NOT the same as shown in Figure 3-9. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - Select your wireless network security, the default SSID is not listed, please contact your network. It may...
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - You can be made up of following options to 9 and any changes on the Wireless page, you don't make your clients automatically. ¾ Max Tx Rate - Select WPA based on . ¾ Channel Width - For ASCII, ...see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-10. Finish If there are only for your wireless configuration to connect the Router without encryption. The wireless security function can be made up of the Router through this field. ¾ Disable Security - You will affect the outcome. The default setting...
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - You can be made up of following options to 9 and any changes on the Wireless page, you don't make your clients automatically. ¾ Max Tx Rate - Select WPA based on . ¾ Channel Width - For ASCII, ...see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-10. Finish If there are only for your wireless configuration to connect the Router without encryption. The wireless security function can be made up of the Router through this field. ¾ Disable Security - You will affect the outcome. The default setting...
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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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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. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4.
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. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4.
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...) function. Enable or disable the QSS function here. ¾ Current PIN - For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of the Router's PIN is displayed here. 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...
...) function. Enable or disable the QSS function here. ¾ Current PIN - For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of the Router's PIN is displayed here. 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...