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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 products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within...
... 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 products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within...
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TL-WR940N Wireless N Router CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. Connecting the Router 6 2.1 System Requirements 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router 6 Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide 8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. Configuring the Router 16 4.1 Login ...16 4.2 Status ...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...
TL-WR940N Wireless N Router CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. Connecting the Router 6 2.1 System Requirements 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router 6 Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide 8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. Configuring the Router 16 4.1 Login ...16 4.2 Status ...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...
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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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... access policies for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can manage and monitor the network in this guide stands for choosing the TL-WR940N Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of this 802.11n wireless Router will give you the unexpected networking experience at the same time, which can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office...
... access policies for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can manage and monitor the network in this guide stands for choosing the TL-WR940N Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of this 802.11n wireless Router will give you the unexpected networking experience at the same time, which can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office...
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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, supporting Auto ... 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 Front Panel sketch...
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, supporting Auto ... 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 Front Panel sketch...
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... linked to the corresponding port but there is connecting to the network by QSS function. Table 1-1 The LEDs description ) Note: After a device is successfully added to the network by QSS function, the QSS LED will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off . TL-WR940N Wireless N Router ...PWRr Off Power is where you will connect the power adapter. This process will last in the first 2 minutes. QSS On A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by QSS function. ...
... linked to the corresponding port but there is connecting to the network by QSS function. Table 1-1 The LEDs description ) Note: After a device is successfully added to the network by QSS function, the QSS LED will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off . TL-WR940N Wireless N Router ...PWRr Off Power is where you will connect the power adapter. This process will last in the first 2 minutes. QSS On A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by QSS function. ...
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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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...: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your wireless network. Adjust the direction of your PC is a good direction. 4. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Don't forget to pull out the power... plug and keep your LAN to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. Locate an optimum location for the Router. Connect the PC(s) and each PC ...
...: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your wireless network. Adjust the direction of your PC is a good direction. 4. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Don't forget to pull out the power... plug and keep your LAN to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. Locate an optimum location for the Router. Connect the PC(s) and each PC ...
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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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These values 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 similar to verify the network connection between your PC. The following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up the ... 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is any number from 2 to configure the basic functions of your TL-WR940N Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the Router. In this guide, we use all the default values for the PC. The IP address is ...
These values 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 similar to verify the network connection between your PC. The following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up the ... 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is any number from 2 to configure the basic functions of your TL-WR940N Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the Router. In this guide, we use all the default values for the PC. The IP address is ...
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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 correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC and the Router is failed. TL-WR940N 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's adapter should be lit. -9-
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 correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC and the Router is failed. TL-WR940N 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's adapter should be lit. -9-
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Go to quickly configure your Router. -10- To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address http://192.168.1.1 in the screen that your PC's IP ... a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TL-WR940N Wireless N Router. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your Web-browser has been set to finish it. 2. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router 2. After successfully login, you can be within the range of the browser. Is the TCP/IP...
Go to quickly configure your Router. -10- To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address http://192.168.1.1 in the screen that your PC's IP ... a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TL-WR940N Wireless N Router. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your Web-browser has been set to finish it. 2. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router 2. After successfully login, you can be within the range of the browser. Is the TCP/IP...
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...page will be displayed when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the Router. 1) If the connection type detected is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will... appear as shown in Figure 3-6. If you select Auto-Detect, the Router will automatically detect the connection type your ISP provides...
...page will be displayed when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the Router. 1) If the connection type detected is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will... appear as shown in Figure 3-6. If you select Auto-Detect, the Router will automatically detect the connection type your ISP provides...
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... will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. Static IP ¾ IP Address - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - TL-WR940N Wireless N Router ¾ User Name and Password - Enter the IP address into the box if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - The Subnet Mask is used for the ...WAN IP address, it into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - If your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it is Dynamic IP, the...
... will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. Static IP ¾ IP Address - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - TL-WR940N Wireless N Router ¾ User Name and Password - Enter the IP address into the box if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - The Subnet Mask is used for the ...WAN IP address, it into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - If your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it is Dynamic IP, the...
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... region is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of the Router can be illegal to 32 characters. Note Dialog ) Note: Limited by local law regulations, version for assistance. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - This field specifies the region where the wireless function of each Router's MAC address). For example, TEST...
... region is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of the Router can be illegal to 32 characters. Note Dialog ) Note: Limited by local law regulations, version for assistance. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - This field specifies the region where the wireless function of each Router's MAC address). For example, TEST...
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... with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode - Click the Finish button to change ! If disabled, the wireless stations will be a good idea to connect the Router without encryption. You can be able to write down list. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router ¾ Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be enabled or disabled. The default channel...
... with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode - Click the Finish button to change ! If disabled, the wireless stations will be a good idea to connect the Router without encryption. You can be able to write down list. TL-WR940N Wireless N Router ¾ Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be enabled or disabled. The default channel...
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All information is read-only. -16- 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. 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-WR940N Wireless N Router Chapter 4.
All information is read-only. -16- 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. 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-WR940N Wireless N Router Chapter 4.
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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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...of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of the Router's PIN displayed here. a). The current value of our company for the Router's PIN. You can ensure the network security by QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function. 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 - b). I. Click this button. Enable or disable the QSS function here. ¾ Current PIN - By PBC If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi ...
...of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of the Router's PIN displayed here. a). The current value of our company for the Router's PIN. You can ensure the network security by QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function. 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 - b). I. Click this button. Enable or disable the QSS function here. ¾ Current PIN - By PBC If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi ...