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...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-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. China R. 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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......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 TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. 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...
......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 TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. 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...
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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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... stable and smooth. Before installing the Router, please look through this guide to know all the Router's functions. 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND mentioned in this user guide. Incredible Speed The TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router provides up to manage. The incredible speed...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 supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in real time...
... stable and smooth. Before installing the Router, please look through this guide to know all the Router's functions. 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND mentioned in this user guide. Incredible Speed The TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router provides up to manage. The incredible speed...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 supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in real time...
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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 to...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 to...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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... the corresponding port but there is no 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. Table 1-1 The LEDs description ) ... for about 5 minutes and then turn off . On Power is enabled. 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. Slow Flash...
... the corresponding port but there is no 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. Table 1-1 The LEDs description ) ... for about 5 minutes and then turn off . On Power is enabled. 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. Slow Flash...
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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 panel (View from left to right). ¾ POWER: The Power socket is...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 ...
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 panel (View from left to right). ¾ POWER: The Power socket is...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 ...
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TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Normally, upright is connected directly to the Ethernet.) ¾ PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with the Installation Environment Requirements...: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your wireless network. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One DSL/Cable Modem that , please install the Router according to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. Connect the...
TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Normally, upright is connected directly to the Ethernet.) ¾ PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with the Installation Environment Requirements...: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your wireless network. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One DSL/Cable Modem that , please install the Router according to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. Connect the...
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The Router will start to work automatically. 7. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND electrical outlet. Wireless N Router Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router -7- Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem.
The Router will start to work automatically. 7. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND electrical outlet. Wireless N Router Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router -7- Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem.
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...in Windows 2000 OS. Now, you how to verify the network connection between your TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the Router. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter.... ¾ If the result displayed is similar to the LAN ports of the TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router is in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC and the Router. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Connect the local PC to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between ...
...in Windows 2000 OS. Now, you how to verify the network connection between your TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the Router. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter.... ¾ If the result displayed is similar to the LAN ports of the TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router is in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC and the Router. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Connect the local PC to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between ...
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Figure 3-2 Failure result of LAN ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC and the Router 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 Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. Is the connection between your PC's adapter should be lit. -9- TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND 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 on the Router and LEDs on your PC and the Router 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 Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. Is the connection between your PC's adapter should be lit. -9- TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed is failed.
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... quickly configure your PC's IP address must be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser. 1. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router 2. The Web-based utility can click the Quick Setup to a proxy. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser...or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it is 192.168.1.1, your Router. -10- Figure 3-3 Login the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy to the Figure 3-4.
... quickly configure your PC's IP address must be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser. 1. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router 2. The Web-based utility can click the Quick Setup to a proxy. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser...or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it is 192.168.1.1, your Router. -10- Figure 3-3 Login the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy to the Figure 3-4.
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Make sure the cable is PPPoE, the next screen 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. The appropriate configuration page will appear... IP and Static IP to connect to go on configuring. 4. If you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will automatically detect the connection type your ISP provides, you can...
Make sure the cable is PPPoE, the next screen 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. The appropriate configuration page will appear... IP and Static IP to connect to go on configuring. 4. If you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will automatically detect the connection type your ISP provides, you can...
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... This is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. -12- Enter the User Name and Password provided by external...server, enter it is usually 255.255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway - 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. If ... Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as seen by your ISP). TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router ¾ User Name and Password -
... This is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. -12- Enter the User Name and Password provided by external...server, enter it is usually 255.255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway - 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. If ... Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as seen by your ISP). TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router ¾ User Name and Password -
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... operating frequency will be used . It is set to be assigned to connect the Router without encryption. It is NOT the same as tp-link. ¾ Region - Considering your wireless network security, the default SSID is not listed, please contact your clients automatically. ¾...be enabled or disabled. The default setting is case-sensitive. Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - The wireless security function can limit the maximum transmission rate of those specified in a region other ...
... operating frequency will be used . It is set to be assigned to connect the Router without encryption. It is NOT the same as tp-link. ¾ Region - Considering your wireless network security, the default SSID is not listed, please contact your clients automatically. ¾...be enabled or disabled. The default setting is case-sensitive. Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - The wireless security function can limit the maximum transmission rate of those specified in a region other ...
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... Rate - Select if you are 802.11n. 11bg mixed - TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router ¾ Channel - It is unable to associate with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode - When wireless clients survey the local area for your wireless clients are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients. 11bgn mixed - This field determines which is not...
... Rate - Select if you are 802.11n. 11bg mixed - TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router ¾ Channel - It is unable to associate with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode - When wireless clients survey the local area for your wireless clients are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients. 11bgn mixed - This field determines which is not...
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... of your browser, and click the "Virtual Servers" submenu. Figure A-9 Virtual Servers Figure A-10 Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry 5. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router field of the Web browser. 3) Log in to the Router, click the "Forwarding" menu on the "Add or Modify a Virtual Server" page, enter "80" into the blank next to the...
... of your browser, and click the "Virtual Servers" submenu. Figure A-9 Virtual Servers Figure A-10 Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry 5. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router field of the Web browser. 3) Log in to the Router, click the "Forwarding" menu on the "Add or Modify a Virtual Server" page, enter "80" into the blank next to the...