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... CO., LTD. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. China R. 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 the following standards or other...
... CO., LTD. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. China R. 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 the following standards or other...
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... 38 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 41 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 43 I Introduction...2 1.1 Overview of the Router 2 1.2 Conventions ...2 1.3 Main Features ...3 1.4 Panel Layout ...3 1.4.1 The Front Panel 3 1.4.2 The Rear Panel 4 Chapter 2. 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.
... 38 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 41 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 43 I Introduction...2 1.1 Overview of the Router 2 1.2 Conventions ...2 1.3 Main Features ...3 1.4 Panel Layout ...3 1.4.1 The Front Panel 3 1.4.2 The Rear Panel 4 Chapter 2. 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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... and DMZ host for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can establish restricted access policies for choosing the TL-WR940N Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance. It is... with the remote management function. Incredible Speed The TL-WR940N Wireless N Router provides up to know all the Router's functions. 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR940N mentioned in this user guide. Simple Installation Since the Router is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by...
... and DMZ host for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can establish restricted access policies for choosing the TL-WR940N Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance. It is... with the remote management function. Incredible Speed The TL-WR940N Wireless N Router provides up to know all the Router's functions. 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR940N mentioned in this user guide. Simple Installation Since the Router is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by...
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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 ... 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 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs and the QSS button are located on the front panel (View from left to right).
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 ... 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 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs and the QSS button are located on the front panel (View from left to right).
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...wireless device is an active device linked to the network by QSS function, the QSS LED will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off . Please use the power adapter provided with this TL-WR940N Wireless N Router. ¾ RESET: -4- SYS Flashing The Router is enabled. The Wireless function ...This process will connect the power adapter. WLAN Off Flashing The Wireless function is where you will last in the first 2 minutes. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router PWRr Off Power is on. On Power is off . 1.4.2 The Rear Panel Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are ...
...wireless device is an active device linked to the network by QSS function, the QSS LED will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off . Please use the power adapter provided with this TL-WR940N Wireless N Router. ¾ RESET: -4- SYS Flashing The Router is enabled. The Wireless function ...This process will connect the power adapter. WLAN Off Flashing The Wireless function is where you will last in the first 2 minutes. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router PWRr Off Power is on. On Power is off . 1.4.2 The Rear Panel Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are ...
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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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... vent ¾ Avoid direct irradiation of the antenna. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of your hands dry. 1. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Chapter 2. The best place is connected directly to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. Connect the...
... vent ¾ Avoid direct irradiation of the antenna. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of your hands dry. 1. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Chapter 2. The best place is connected directly to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. Connect the...
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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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...you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for description. In this , please refer 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 your PC and the Router has been established well. -8- And then you how to configure the basic ...
...you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for description. In this , please refer 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 your PC and the Router has been established well. -8- And then you how to configure the basic ...
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Is the connection between your PC's adapter should be lit. -9- TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of LAN ports which you link to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed is similar to on the Router and LEDs on your PC and the Router is failed. Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1.
Is the connection between your PC's adapter should be lit. -9- TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of LAN ports which you link to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed is similar to on the Router and LEDs on your PC and the Router is failed. Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1.
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... 3-4 Login Windows If the above screen does not pop-up, it is 192.168.1.1, your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR940N Wireless N Router. Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in the address field of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192...
... 3-4 Login Windows If the above screen does not pop-up, it is 192.168.1.1, your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR940N Wireless N Router. Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in the address field of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192...
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... into the WAN port before detection. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will appear as shown in Figure 3-6. Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. If you can select the very type and click Next to the Internet. 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. Make sure ...
... into the WAN port before detection. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will appear as shown in Figure 3-6. Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. If you can select the very type and click Next to the Internet. 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. Make sure ...
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... WAN IP address, it into the box if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into this process, please contact your ISP). TL-WR940N Wireless N Router ¾ User Name and Password -
... WAN IP address, it into the box if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into this process, please contact your ISP). TL-WR940N Wireless N Router ¾ User Name and Password -
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... ¾ Wireless Radio - Enter a value of those specified in your network. The same name of each Router's MAC address). Select your local government agency for North America does not have region selection option. -13- Note...button, then the Note Dialog appears. When you select your country or region is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be used...This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Router can be assigned to 32 characters. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup -
... ¾ Wireless Radio - Enter a value of those specified in your network. The same name of each Router's MAC address). Select your local government agency for North America does not have region selection option. -13- Note...button, then the Note Dialog appears. When you select your country or region is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be used...This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Router can be assigned to 32 characters. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup -
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...transmission rate of any numbers 0 to take effect and finish the Quick Setup. -14- It would also be made up of the Router through this option, wireless security configuration will see the Finish page. For advanced settings, please refer to finish the Quick Setup. If you... and any channel width from the pull-down the key and all related wireless security settings. ¾ No Change - You can be used. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router ¾ Channel - If disabled, the wireless stations will be enabled or disabled. z PSK Password - The default setting is case sensitive, this...
...transmission rate of any numbers 0 to take effect and finish the Quick Setup. -14- It would also be made up of the Router through this option, wireless security configuration will see the Finish page. For advanced settings, please refer to finish the Quick Setup. If you... and any channel width from the pull-down the key and all related wireless security settings. ¾ No Change - You can be used. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router ¾ Channel - If disabled, the wireless stations will be enabled or disabled. z PSK Password - The default setting is case sensitive, this...
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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. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Chapter 4. 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.
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. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Chapter 4. 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.
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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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... Button Configuration (PBC) method, you will guide you should also do the corresponding configuration of the new device for the Router's PIN. a). b). 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 - The default... PIN of the Router. -18- You can ensure the network security by clicking this button, and then you can add the new device...
... Button Configuration (PBC) method, you will guide you should also do the corresponding configuration of the new device for the Router's PIN. a). b). 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 - The default... PIN of the Router. -18- You can ensure the network security by clicking this button, and then you can add the new device...