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...;ErP) 2009/125/EC Audio/Video, information and communication technology equipment- TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-WR940N Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above product is in conformity with... products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. R. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
...;ErP) 2009/125/EC Audio/Video, information and communication technology equipment- TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-WR940N Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above product is in conformity with... products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. R. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
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... ...16 4.3 Quick Setup...17 4.4 QSS...18 4.5 Network ...24 4.5.1 LAN...24 4.5.2 WAN ...25 4.5.3 MAC Clone ...34 4.6 Wireless ...35 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 35 4.6.2 Wireless Security 38 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 41 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 43 I Quick Installation Guide 8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. Connecting the Router 6 2.1 System Requirements 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router 6 Chapter 3. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1.
... ...16 4.3 Quick Setup...17 4.4 QSS...18 4.5 Network ...24 4.5.1 LAN...24 4.5.2 WAN ...25 4.5.3 MAC Clone ...34 4.6 Wireless ...35 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 35 4.6.2 Wireless Security 38 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 41 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 43 I Quick Installation Guide 8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. Connecting the Router 6 2.1 System Requirements 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router 6 Chapter 3. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1.
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TL-WR940N Wireless N Router 4.15.3 No-ip.com DDNS 78 4.16 System Tools ...79 4.16.1 Time Setting...80 4.16.2 Diagnostic...81 4.16.3 Firmware Upgrade 82 4.16.4 Factory Defaults 83 4.16.5 Backup & Restore 83 4.16.6 Reboot ...84 4.16.7 Password...85 4.16.8 System Log...85 4.16.9 Statistics ...88 Appendix A: FAQ...90 Appendix B: Configuring the PCs 95 Appendix C: Specifications ...99 III
TL-WR940N Wireless N Router 4.15.3 No-ip.com DDNS 78 4.16 System Tools ...79 4.16.1 Time Setting...80 4.16.2 Diagnostic...81 4.16.3 Firmware Upgrade 82 4.16.4 Factory Defaults 83 4.16.5 Backup & Restore 83 4.16.6 Reboot ...84 4.16.7 Password...85 4.16.8 System Log...85 4.16.9 Statistics ...88 Appendix A: FAQ...90 Appendix B: Configuring the PCs 95 Appendix C: Specifications ...99 III
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TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-WR940N Wireless N Router ¾ DC Power Adapter for TL-WR940N Wireless N Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-WR940N 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. -1-
TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-WR940N Wireless N Router ¾ DC Power Adapter for TL-WR940N Wireless N Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-WR940N 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. -1-
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... this 802.11n wireless Router will give you for choosing the TL-WR940N Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of this guide to know all the Router's functions. 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR940N mentioned in real time with all the major operating systems, it ideal for TL-WR940N Wireless N Router without any explanation. -2- The performance of the Router The TL-WR940N Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Multiple...
... this 802.11n wireless Router will give you for choosing the TL-WR940N Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of this guide to know all the Router's functions. 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR940N mentioned in real time with all the major operating systems, it ideal for TL-WR940N Wireless N Router without any explanation. -2- The performance of the Router The TL-WR940N Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Multiple...
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Name Status Indication -3- TL-WR940N Wireless N Router 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, ... filtering. ¾ Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE. ¾ Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List). ¾ Supports Flow Statistics. ¾ Supports firmware upgrade and Web management. 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel Figure 1-1 ...
Name Status Indication -3- TL-WR940N Wireless N Router 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, ... filtering. ¾ Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE. ¾ Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List). ¾ Supports Flow Statistics. ¾ Supports firmware upgrade and Web management. 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel Figure 1-1 ...
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... left to right). ¾ POWER: The Power socket is no device linked to the corresponding port. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router PWRr Off Power is enabled. On Power is disabled. Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to the corresponding port but there is where you... power adapter provided with this TL-WR940N Wireless N Router. ¾ RESET: -4- Off The Router has a system error. This process will keep on . WLAN Off Flashing The Wireless function is on for about 5 minutes and then turn off . WAN, LAN 1-4 There is a device linked to the network by QSS ...
... left to right). ¾ POWER: The Power socket is no device linked to the corresponding port. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router PWRr Off Power is enabled. On Power is disabled. Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to the corresponding port but there is where you... power adapter provided with this TL-WR940N Wireless N Router. ¾ RESET: -4- Off The Router has a system error. This process will keep on . WLAN Off Flashing The Wireless function is on for about 5 minutes and then turn off . WAN, LAN 1-4 There is a device linked to the network by QSS ...
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TL-WR940N Wireless N Router There are two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults: 1) Use the Factory Defaults function on System Tools -> Factory Defaults page in the Router's Web-based Utility. 2) Use the Factory Default Reset button: Press the Reset button for five seconds and then wait for the Router to reboot. ¾ WAN: This WAN port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet. ¾ 1,2,3,4 (LAN): These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to the local PC(s). ¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data. -5-
TL-WR940N Wireless N Router There are two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults: 1) Use the Factory Defaults function on System Tools -> Factory Defaults page in the Router's Web-based Utility. 2) Use the Factory Default Reset button: Press the Reset button for five seconds and then wait for the Router to reboot. ¾ WAN: This WAN port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet. ¾ 1,2,3,4 (LAN): These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to the local PC(s). ¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data. -5-
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... ¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your PC is connected directly to the Internet through the broadband service successfully. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Chapter 2. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if ...the Router is connected to the Ethernet.) ¾ PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and ...
... ¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your PC is connected directly to the Internet through the broadband service successfully. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Chapter 2. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if ...the Router is connected to the Ethernet.) ¾ PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and ...
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TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR940N Wireless N Router -7-
TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR940N Wireless N Router -7-
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...in the following example is in the command prompt to verify the network connection between your TL-WR940N Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the Router. Now, you can be changed as you need instructions as to how to do ...this , please refer to the LAN ports of the TL-WR940N 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 description. In this guide...
...in the following example is in the command prompt to verify the network connection between your TL-WR940N Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the Router. Now, you can be changed as you need instructions as to how to do ...this , please refer to the LAN ports of the TL-WR940N 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 description. In this guide...
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Figure 3-2 Failure result of LAN ports which you link to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC's adapter should be lit. -9- Is the connection between your PC and the Router is similar to on the Router and LEDs on your PC and the Router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed is failed.
Figure 3-2 Failure result of LAN ports which you link to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC's adapter should be lit. -9- Is the connection between your PC and the Router is similar to on the Router and LEDs on your PC and the Router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed is failed.
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... be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser. 1. Figure 3-3 Login the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TL-WR940N Wireless N Router. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address http://192.168.1.1... in lower case letters. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router 2. The Web-based utility can click the Quick Setup to a proxy. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. ...
... be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser. 1. Figure 3-3 Login the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TL-WR940N Wireless N Router. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address http://192.168.1.1... in lower case letters. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router 2. The Web-based utility can click the Quick Setup to a proxy. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. ...
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... connection type your ISP provides. Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - PPPoE -11- TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. If you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. If you select Auto-Detect, the Router will automatically detect the connection type your ISP provides, you can select the... Internet. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will appear as shown in Figure 3-6. Figure 3-6 Choose WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to go on configuring. 4. The ...
... connection type your ISP provides. Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - PPPoE -11- TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. If you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. If you select Auto-Detect, the Router will automatically detect the connection type your ISP provides, you can select the... Internet. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will appear as shown in Figure 3-6. Figure 3-6 Choose WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to go on configuring. 4. The ...
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... the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - TL-WR940N Wireless N Router ¾ User Name and Password - These fields are case sensitive. Enter the gateway IP address into the box if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - Static ... Figure 3-9. -12- Enter the User Name and Password provided by external users on with this field. 5. Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. Enter the IP address into this process, please contact your ISP.
... the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - TL-WR940N Wireless N Router ¾ User Name and Password - These fields are case sensitive. Enter the gateway IP address into the box if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - Static ... Figure 3-9. -12- Enter the User Name and Password provided by external users on with this field. 5. Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. Enter the IP address into this process, please contact your ISP.
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...Identification) must be assigned to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of each Router's MAC address). It may be used. When you select your local region from the pull-down list. Select your wireless network security, the default SSID ...the Save button, then the Note Dialog appears. Click OK. Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - Note Dialog ) Note: Limited by local law regulations, version for assistance. This value is NOT the same as test. ¾ Region - TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Considering your region from the pull...
...Identification) must be assigned to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of each Router's MAC address). It may be used. When you select your local region from the pull-down list. Select your wireless network security, the default SSID ...the Save button, then the Note Dialog appears. Click OK. Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - Note Dialog ) Note: Limited by local law regulations, version for assistance. This value is NOT the same as test. ¾ Region - TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Considering your region from the pull...
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...you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode - You can be made up of the Router through this option, wireless security configuration will be able to Z, the length should be used. For ASCII, the key can limit the maximum... Change - For Hexadecimal, the key can adjust the channel width for basic wireless parameters. The wireless security function can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. If you will see the Finish page. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router ¾ Channel - The default setting is recommended strongly that upper and lower...
...you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode - You can be made up of the Router through this option, wireless security configuration will be able to Z, the length should be used. For ASCII, the key can limit the maximum... Change - For Hexadecimal, the key can adjust the channel width for basic wireless parameters. The wireless security function can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. If you will see the Finish page. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router ¾ Channel - The default setting is recommended strongly that upper and lower...
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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. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Chapter 4. Configuring the Router This chapter will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. All information is read-only. -16-
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. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Chapter 4. Configuring the Router This chapter will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. All information is read-only. -16-
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TL-WR940N Wireless N Router 4.3 Quick Setup Figure 4-1 Router Status Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." -17-
TL-WR940N Wireless N Router 4.3 Quick Setup Figure 4-1 Router Status Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." -17-
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... "QSS", you will guide you can add it to the existing network manually by PBC with the following two methods. 4.4 QSS TL-WR940N Wireless N Router This section will see the next screen (shown in the label or User Guide. ¾ Restore PIN - Restore the PIN of the...by QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function. Click this button. To add a new device: If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and Router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. ) Note: To build a successful ...
... "QSS", you will guide you can add it to the existing network manually by PBC with the following two methods. 4.4 QSS TL-WR940N Wireless N Router This section will see the next screen (shown in the label or User Guide. ¾ Restore PIN - Restore the PIN of the...by QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function. Click this button. To add a new device: If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and Router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. ) Note: To build a successful ...