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...Login...15 4.2 Status ...15 4.3 Quick Setup...16 4.4 QSS...16 4.5 Network ...23 4.5.1 LAN ...23 4.5.2 WAN...23 4.5.3 MAC Clone ...33 4.6 Wireless...33 4.6.1 Wireless Settings ...34 4.6.2 Wireless Security ...35 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 38 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 40 I Introduction...2 1.1 Overview of the Router ...2 1.2 Conventions ...2 1.3 Main Features ...3 1.4 Panel Layout ...4 1.4.1 The Front Panel ...4 1.4.2 The Rear Panel...5 Chapter 2. Quick Installation Guide ...8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration ...8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide ...10 Chapter 4. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router...
...Login...15 4.2 Status ...15 4.3 Quick Setup...16 4.4 QSS...16 4.5 Network ...23 4.5.1 LAN ...23 4.5.2 WAN...23 4.5.3 MAC Clone ...33 4.6 Wireless...33 4.6.1 Wireless Settings ...34 4.6.2 Wireless Security ...35 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 38 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 40 I Introduction...2 1.1 Overview of the Router ...2 1.2 Conventions ...2 1.3 Main Features ...3 1.4 Panel Layout ...4 1.4.1 The Front Panel ...4 1.4.2 The Rear Panel...5 Chapter 2. Quick Installation Guide ...8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration ...8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide ...10 Chapter 4. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router...
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... supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in real time with virtually all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products. Multiple Security Protections With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi protected Access (WPA2- The Wireless N Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which ensures your network stable and smooth. Quick Setup Wizard is compatible with the remote management function. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router...
... supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in real time with virtually all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products. Multiple Security Protections With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi protected Access (WPA2- The Wireless N Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which ensures your network stable and smooth. Quick Setup Wizard is compatible with the remote management function. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router...
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... Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX. ¾ Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security. ¾ Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet access. ¾ Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host. ¾ Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing. ¾ Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet ¾ Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. ¾ Built-in firewall supporting IP address filtering...
... Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX. ¾ Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security. ¾ Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet access. ¾ Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host. ¾ Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing. ¾ Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet ¾ Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. ¾ Built-in firewall supporting IP address filtering...
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... is disabled. Name Status Indication Power Off Power is off . -4- WAN, LAN 1-4 Off There is no device linked to the corresponding port but there is no activity. On There is a device linked to the corresponding port. QSS On A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by QSS function. A wireless device failed to be added to the network by QSS Quick Flash function. 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router...
... is disabled. Name Status Indication Power Off Power is off . -4- WAN, LAN 1-4 Off There is no device linked to the corresponding port but there is no activity. On There is a device linked to the corresponding port. QSS On A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by QSS function. A wireless device failed to be added to the network by QSS Quick Flash function. 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router...
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... left to right). ¾ POWER: The Power socket 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 reboot. ¾ WAN: This WAN port is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the power adapter provided with this TL-WR941N/941ND Wireless N Router. ¾ RESET: There are located 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...
... left to right). ¾ POWER: The Power socket 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 reboot. ¾ WAN: This WAN port is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the power adapter provided with this TL-WR941N/941ND Wireless N Router. ¾ RESET: There are located 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...
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... service successfully. Don't forget to the Ethernet.) ¾ PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with the Installation Environment Requirements. 3. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Chapter 2. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is connected directly to pull out the power plug and keep your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. Adjust the direction of any problem, please contact your LAN...
... service successfully. Don't forget to the Ethernet.) ¾ PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with the Installation Environment Requirements. 3. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Chapter 2. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is connected directly to pull out the power plug and keep your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. Adjust the direction of any problem, please contact your LAN...
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..., you how to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC." 2) Configure the network parameters. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for your PC. If you can be changed as to how to the LAN ports of the TL-WR941ND 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. And then you need instructions as you desire. The...
..., you how to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC." 2) Configure the network parameters. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for your PC. If you can be changed as to how to the LAN ports of the TL-WR941ND 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. And then you need instructions as you desire. The...
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... set to the Figure 3-4. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it . 2. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router 2. Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in the screen that your PC's IP address must be used on any Windows...
... set to the Figure 3-4. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it . 2. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router 2. Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in the screen that your PC's IP address must be used on any Windows...
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... of each Router's MAC address). Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list. Enter a value of the Router can be used . If your country or region is set to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode - This field determines which the Router works on. ¾ Channel Width - You can adjust the channel width for assistance. ¾ Channel - For example, TP-LINK is...
... of each Router's MAC address). Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list. Enter a value of the Router can be used . If your country or region is set to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode - This field determines which the Router works on. ¾ Channel Width - You can adjust the channel width for assistance. ¾ Channel - For example, TP-LINK is...
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... methods. Restore the PIN of our company for the Router's PIN. You can add the new device to its default. ¾ Gen New PIN - TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Figure 4-2 QSS ¾ QSS Status - Enable or disable the QSS function here. ¾ Current PIN - Click this button. By PBC If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method, you can be found in the label or User Guide. ¾ Restore PIN - Method...
... methods. Restore the PIN of our company for the Router's PIN. You can add the new device to its default. ¾ Gen New PIN - TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Figure 4-2 QSS ¾ QSS Status - Enable or disable the QSS function here. ¾ Current PIN - Click this button. By PBC If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method, you can be found in the label or User Guide. ¾ Restore PIN - Method...
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... will then appear: Figure 4-9 PPPoE Advanced Settings ¾ MTU Size - The connection will the Time-based Connecting function can click the Connect/ Disconnect button to Max Idle Time, since some advanced configurations, please click the Advanced button, and the page shown in Figure 4-9 will work. ¾ ISP Specified IP Address - TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router ¾ Time-based Connecting - This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on System Tools -> Time page, will only be...
... will then appear: Figure 4-9 PPPoE Advanced Settings ¾ MTU Size - The connection will the Time-based Connecting function can click the Connect/ Disconnect button to Max Idle Time, since some advanced configurations, please click the Advanced button, and the page shown in Figure 4-9 will work. ¾ ISP Specified IP Address - TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router ¾ Time-based Connecting - This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on System Tools -> Time page, will only be...
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... requested. Otherwise, enter the number in the Max Idle Time field. If your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. -31- You can configure the Router to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is visiting the Internet continually in the background. 6. And you wish to make it connect or disconnect manually. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP provides PPTP connection, please select PPTP option. If...
... requested. Otherwise, enter the number in the Max Idle Time field. If your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. -31- You can configure the Router to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is visiting the Internet continually in the background. 6. And you wish to make it connect or disconnect manually. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP provides PPTP connection, please select PPTP option. If...
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... the Internet connecting last unless a new link is successfully detected by the Router. The connection type will not be reported when an active Internet service is requested. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router ¾ Dynamic IP/ Static IP - You can configure the Router to access the Internet again. If you don't know how to choose the appropriate connection type, click the Detect button to allow the Router to inactivity, Connect on Demand, click the radio button. If...
... the Internet connecting last unless a new link is successfully detected by the Router. The connection type will not be reported when an active Internet service is requested. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router ¾ Dynamic IP/ Static IP - You can configure the Router to access the Internet again. If you don't know how to choose the appropriate connection type, click the Detect button to allow the Router to inactivity, Connect on Demand, click the radio button. If...
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... your connection manually. 4.5.3 MAC Clone Choose menu "Network→MAC Clone", you can click the Clone MAC Address To button and this field in the WAN MAC Address field. Click -33- If your ISP requires you register the MAC Address of these protocols, then you must configure your adapter. This field displays the MAC address of the WAN port. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router The Router can use the MAC Address Clone function. 4.6 Wireless Figure 4-14 Wireless menu There are rarely needed...
... your connection manually. 4.5.3 MAC Clone Choose menu "Network→MAC Clone", you can click the Clone MAC Address To button and this field in the WAN MAC Address field. Click -33- If your ISP requires you register the MAC Address of these protocols, then you must configure your adapter. This field displays the MAC address of the WAN port. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router The Router can use the MAC Address Clone function. 4.6 Wireless Figure 4-14 Wireless menu There are rarely needed...
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... air. 4.6.2 Wireless Security Choose menu "Wireless→Wireless Security", you set to the AP. Select if you are 802.11b. 11g only - Select the desired mode. When 802.11g mode is 11bgn mixed. 11b only - The default setting is selected, only 802.11g wireless stations can adjust the channel width for wireless networks to allow wireless stations access. ¾ Enable SSID Broadcast - TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router ¾ Channel - This field determines which can connect to be changed...
... air. 4.6.2 Wireless Security Choose menu "Wireless→Wireless Security", you set to the AP. Select if you are 802.11b. 11g only - Select the desired mode. When 802.11g mode is 11bgn mixed. 11b only - The default setting is selected, only 802.11g wireless stations can adjust the channel width for wireless networks to allow wireless stations access. ¾ Enable SSID Broadcast - TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router ¾ Channel - This field determines which can connect to be changed...
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...setting is any hexadecimal digit). To Add a Wireless MAC Address filtering entry, click the Add New... The format of the wireless station in Figure 4-21: Figure 4-21 Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry To add or modify a MAC Address Filtering entry, follow these instructions: 1. For example: Wireless station A. 3. Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry either Enabled or Disabled. ¾ Description - Click the Save button to filter. ¾ Status - button. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Figure 4-20 Wireless MAC address Filtering To filter wireless users...
...setting is any hexadecimal digit). To Add a Wireless MAC Address filtering entry, click the Add New... The format of the wireless station in Figure 4-21: Figure 4-21 Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry To add or modify a MAC Address Filtering entry, follow these instructions: 1. For example: Wireless station A. 3. Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry either Enabled or Disabled. ¾ Description - Click the Save button to filter. ¾ Status - button. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Figure 4-20 Wireless MAC address Filtering To filter wireless users...
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... LAN synchronously. If you want to be changed when using the DHCP function. -50- Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled Click the Disabled All button to the Internet for a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. Modify the information. 3. When the trigger connection is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have a new static IP Address assigned to it because its IP Address...
... LAN synchronously. If you want to be changed when using the DHCP function. -50- Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled Click the Disabled All button to the Internet for a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. Modify the information. 3. When the trigger connection is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have a new static IP Address assigned to it because its IP Address...
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... user can update the latest version of the Internet. The hardware version of diagnosis. Download a more recent firmware upgrade file from the TP-LINK website ((www.tp-link.com). -80- This displays the current hardware version. This displays the current firmware version. ¾ Hardware Version - The Diagnostic Results page displays the result of the upgrade file must accord with the Router's current hardware version. Set the waiting time for Tracert function. 4.16.3 Firmware Upgrade Choose menu "System Tools → Firmware Upgrade", you can use...
... user can update the latest version of the Internet. The hardware version of diagnosis. Download a more recent firmware upgrade file from the TP-LINK website ((www.tp-link.com). -80- This displays the current hardware version. This displays the current firmware version. ¾ Hardware Version - The Diagnostic Results page displays the result of the upgrade file must accord with the Router's current hardware version. Set the waiting time for Tracert function. 4.16.3 Firmware Upgrade Choose menu "System Tools → Firmware Upgrade", you can use...
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... for "WAN Connection Type", finish by clicking "Save". 2) Some ISPs require that you need to configure Virtual Server or DMZ Host and make sure the H323 ALG is enabled. 3) How to configure Virtual Server: Log in the "WAN MAC Address" field. It will fill in to the Router, click the "Network" menu on the left of your adapter, which is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX. I want to use Netmeeting...
... for "WAN Connection Type", finish by clicking "Save". 2) Some ISPs require that you need to configure Virtual Server or DMZ Host and make sure the H323 ALG is enabled. 3) How to configure Virtual Server: Log in the "WAN MAC Address" field. It will fill in to the Router, click the "Network" menu on the left of your adapter, which is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX. I want to use Netmeeting...
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... using OFDM modulation and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for the Internet. ¾ PPPoE (Point to a dynamic Internet IP Address. ¾ DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - The capability of a local area network to a different IP address for security. 802.11b networks are connected to the Internet. ¾ MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of assigning a fixed host and domain name to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - An Internet Service...
... using OFDM modulation and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for the Internet. ¾ PPPoE (Point to a dynamic Internet IP Address. ¾ DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - The capability of a local area network to a different IP address for security. 802.11b networks are connected to the Internet. ¾ MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of assigning a fixed host and domain name to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - An Internet Service...