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TL-WR941N TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Rev: 2.0.0 1910010246
TL-WR941N TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Rev: 2.0.0 1910010246
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...Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. China TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the ...standards or other normative documents EN60950-1:2006 Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
...Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. China TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the ...standards or other normative documents EN60950-1:2006 Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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...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 Quick Installation Guide ...8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration ...8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide ...10 Chapter 4. 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. Connecting the Router...6 2.1 System Requirements...6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router ...6 Chapter 3. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router CONTENTS...
...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 Quick Installation Guide ...8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration ...8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide ...10 Chapter 4. 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. Connecting the Router...6 2.1 System Requirements...6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router ...6 Chapter 3. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router CONTENTS...
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TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics 42 4.7 DHCP ...43 4.7.1 DHCP Settings...43 4.7.2 DHCP Clients List 44 4.7.3 Address Reservation 45 4.8 Forwarding ...46 4.8.1 Virtual Servers ...46 4.8.2 Port Triggering ...48 4.8.3 DMZ ...50 4.8.4 UPnP......
TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics 42 4.7 DHCP ...43 4.7.1 DHCP Settings...43 4.7.2 DHCP Clients List 44 4.7.3 Address Reservation 45 4.8 Forwarding ...46 4.8.1 Virtual Servers ...46 4.8.2 Port Triggering ...48 4.8.3 DMZ ...50 4.8.4 UPnP......
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TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router 4.15.3 No-ip.com DDNS ...76 4.16 System Tools ...77 4.16.1 Time Setting...78 4.16.2 Diagnostic ...79 4.16.3 Firmware Upgrade 80 4.16.4 Factory Defaults...81 4.16.5 Backup & Restore 81 4.16.6 Reboot ...82 4.16.7 Password ...83 4.16.8 System Log...83 4.16.9 Statistics...86 Appendix A: FAQ ...88 Appendix B: Configuring the PCs ...93 Appendix C: Specifications...97 III
TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router 4.15.3 No-ip.com DDNS ...76 4.16 System Tools ...77 4.16.1 Time Setting...78 4.16.2 Diagnostic ...79 4.16.3 Firmware Upgrade 80 4.16.4 Factory Defaults...81 4.16.5 Backup & Restore 81 4.16.6 Reboot ...82 4.16.7 Password ...83 4.16.8 System Log...83 4.16.9 Statistics...86 Appendix A: FAQ ...88 Appendix B: Configuring the PCs ...93 Appendix C: Specifications...97 III
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TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router ¾ DC Power Adapter for TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND 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-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router ¾ DC Power Adapter for TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND 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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... with other 802.11n wireless clients. The Wireless N Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which ensures your network stable and smooth. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you the unexpected networking experience at the same time, which can fully meet the need of the Router The TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. It is...
... with other 802.11n wireless clients. The Wireless N Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which ensures your network stable and smooth. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you the unexpected networking experience at the same time, which can fully meet the need of the Router The TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. It is...
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TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Wireless N Router without any explanation. ) Note: The two devices of TL-WR941N and TL-WR941ND are : ¾ TL-WR941N Router with three fixed antennas. ¾ TL-WR941ND Router with three detachable antennas. 1.3 Main Features ¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up ...The differences between them are sharing this User Guide. For simplicity, we will take TL-WR941ND for PPPoE. ¾ Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List). ¾ Supports Flow Statistics. ¾ Supports ...
TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Wireless N Router without any explanation. ) Note: The two devices of TL-WR941N and TL-WR941ND are : ¾ TL-WR941N Router with three fixed antennas. ¾ TL-WR941ND Router with three detachable antennas. 1.3 Main Features ¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up ...The differences between them are sharing this User Guide. For simplicity, we will take TL-WR941ND for PPPoE. ¾ Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List). ¾ Supports Flow Statistics. ¾ Supports ...
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... there is no activity. 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs and the QSS button are located on the front panel (View from left to the corresponding port. WAN, LAN 1-4 Off There is no device linked to right). On Power is initializing or maybe has a system...
... there is no activity. 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs and the QSS button are located on the front panel (View from left to the corresponding port. WAN, LAN 1-4 Off There is no device linked to right). On Power is initializing or maybe has a system...
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... Press the Reset button for five seconds and then wait for the Router to the local PC(s) ¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data. -5- 1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are two ways to ...reset to the Router's factory defaults: 1) Use the Factory Defaults function on the rear ...
... Press the Reset button for five seconds and then wait for the Router to the local PC(s) ¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data. -5- 1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are two ways to ...reset to the Router's factory defaults: 1) Use the Factory Defaults function on the rear ...
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... and want to the following steps. Locate an optimum location for the Router. The place must accord with RJ45 connectors ¾ TCP/IP protocol on the Router, shown in your hands dry. 1. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One DSL/Cable Modem that...
... and want to the following steps. Locate an optimum location for the Router. The place must accord with RJ45 connectors ¾ TCP/IP protocol on the Router, shown in your hands dry. 1. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One DSL/Cable Modem that...
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Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND electrical outlet. Wireless N Router Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router -7- The Router will start to work automatically. 7.
Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND electrical outlet. Wireless N Router Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router -7- The Router will start to work automatically. 7.
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...values for the PC. Connect the local PC to the LAN ports of the TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router is similar to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1 (The Router's default IP address) ¾ Obtain an IP address automatically 1) Set up... to how to do this , please refer to configure the basic functions of your TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the Router. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Chapter 3. And the default Subnet Mask is in the command prompt to Appendix B:...
...values for the PC. Connect the local PC to the LAN ports of the TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router is similar to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1 (The Router's default IP address) ¾ Obtain an IP address automatically 1) Set up... to how to do this , please refer to configure the basic functions of your TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the Router. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Chapter 3. And the default Subnet Mask is in the command prompt to Appendix B:...
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TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND 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'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 ¾ If the result displayed is failed. Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1.
TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND 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'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 ¾ If the result displayed is failed. Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1.
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... is 192.168.1.1, your Web-browser has been set to configure and manage the TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in lower case letters. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router 2. Figure 3-3 Login the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to finish it means that...used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser. 1. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy to a proxy. After successfully login, you can be within the range of the browser. Then click the OK...
... is 192.168.1.1, your Web-browser has been set to configure and manage the TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in lower case letters. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router 2. Figure 3-3 Login the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to finish it means that...used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser. 1. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy to a proxy. After successfully login, you can be within the range of the browser. Then click the OK...
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... Type page will automatically detect the connection type your ISP provides, you make use of the Auto-Detect function. 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. If you are sure... type and click Next to the Internet. Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - Make sure the cable is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-6. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3.
... Type page will automatically detect the connection type your ISP provides, you make use of the Auto-Detect function. 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. If you are sure... type and click Next to the Internet. Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - Make sure the cable is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-6. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3.
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If you can go on the Internet (including your ISP. Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3） If the connection type detected is the WAN IP address as shown in Figure 3-8. This is Static IP, the next ... IP Address - Enter the IP address into the box if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. -12- TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router ¾ User Name and Password - Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Enter the gateway IP address into this process, please contact your ...
If you can go on the Internet (including your ISP. Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3） If the connection type detected is the WAN IP address as shown in Figure 3-8. This is Static IP, the next ... IP Address - Enter the IP address into the box if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. -12- TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router ¾ User Name and Password - Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Enter the gateway IP address into this process, please contact your ...
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... is set to all wireless devices in this field. ¾ Disable Security - It is -13- The wireless security function can limit the maximum transmission rate of each Router's MAC address). It is not necessary to connect the Router without encryption. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup ... width from the pull-down list. This field determines which the Router works on. ¾ Channel Width - The default setting is NOT the same as tp-link. ¾ Region - Considering your wireless network security, the default SSID is not listed, please contact your...
... is set to all wireless devices in this field. ¾ Disable Security - It is -13- The wireless security function can limit the maximum transmission rate of each Router's MAC address). It is not necessary to connect the Router without encryption. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup ... width from the pull-down list. This field determines which the Router works on. ¾ Channel Width - The default setting is NOT the same as tp-link. ¾ Region - Considering your wireless network security, the default SSID is not listed, please contact your...
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...Click the Reboot button to make any letters A to enable security. ¾ WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - Finish -14- Click the Finish button to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 6. Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - You can be made up of any numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F, the ... For advanced settings, please refer to finish the Quick Setup. If you will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-10. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router recommended strongly that upper and lower case keys will affect the outcome. It would also be between 8 and 64 characters. If you choose...
...Click the Reboot button to make any letters A to enable security. ¾ WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - Finish -14- Click the Finish button to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 6. Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - You can be made up of any numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F, the ... For advanced settings, please refer to finish the Quick Setup. If you will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-10. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router recommended strongly that upper and lower case keys will affect the outcome. It would also be between 8 and 64 characters. If you choose...
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All information is read-only. -15- TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Chapter 4. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. 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 see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility.
All information is read-only. -15- TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Chapter 4. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. 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 see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility.
