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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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...., 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 product within the scope...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. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. China R.
...., 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 product within the scope...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. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. China R.
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... 4. Configuring the Router ...15 4.1 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. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router CONTENTS Package...
... 4. Configuring the Router ...15 4.1 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. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router CONTENTS Package...
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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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.... It is very easy to know all the major operating systems, it ideal for choosing the TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of the Router The TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Before installing the Router, please look through this user guide. The performance of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users...
.... It is very easy to know all the major operating systems, it ideal for choosing the TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of the Router The TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Before installing the Router, please look through this user guide. The performance of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users...
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... Statistics. ¾ Supports firmware upgrade and Web management. -3- 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 300Mbps. ¾ One 10...
... Statistics. ¾ Supports firmware upgrade and Web management. -3- 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 300Mbps. ¾ One 10...
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... added to the network by QSS Quick Flash function. The Wireless function is off . -4- Slow Flash A wireless device is an active device linked to right). Name Status Indication Power Off 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...
... added to the network by QSS Quick Flash function. The Wireless function is off . -4- Slow Flash A wireless device is an active device linked to right). Name Status Indication Power Off 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...
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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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... connected to pull out the power plug and keep your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. The place must accord with RJ45 connectors ¾ TCP/IP protocol on the Router, shown in your ISP. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the following steps. Connect the PC(s) and each PC...
... connected to pull out the power plug and keep your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. The place must accord with RJ45 connectors ¾ TCP/IP protocol on the Router, shown in your ISP. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the following steps. Connect the PC(s) and each PC...
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The Router will start to work automatically. 7. Wireless N Router Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router -7- Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND electrical outlet.
The Router will start to work automatically. 7. Wireless N Router Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router -7- Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND electrical outlet.
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....0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is any number from 2 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 the PC. Open a command prompt, and type... Windows 2000 OS. And then you can be changed as to how to do this guide, we use all the default values for your PC. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Chapter 3. And the default Subnet Mask is similar to configure the basic functions of your PC and the...
....0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is any number from 2 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 the PC. Open a command prompt, and type... Windows 2000 OS. And then you can be changed as to how to do this guide, we use all the default values for your PC. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Chapter 3. And the default Subnet Mask is similar to configure the basic functions of your PC and the...
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Figure 3-2 Failure 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 Please check the connection following these steps: 1. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed is similar to on the Router and LEDs on your PC and the Router is failed. Is the connection between your PC's adapter should be lit. -9-
Figure 3-2 Failure 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 Please check the connection following these steps: 1. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed is similar to on the Router and LEDs on your PC and the Router is failed. Is the connection between your PC's adapter should be lit. -9-
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Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router. Figure 3-3 Login the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to a proxy. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router 2. Go to quickly configure your Router. -10- The Web-based utility can click the Quick Setup to Tools menu>Internet Options...
Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router. Figure 3-3 Login the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to a proxy. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router 2. Go to quickly configure your Router. -10- The Web-based utility can click the Quick Setup to Tools menu>Internet Options...
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... into the WAN port before detection. If you make use of connection type your ISP provides. Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - 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. The appropriate configuration page... sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. PPPoE -11- Make sure the cable is PPPoE, the next screen will appear, shown in Figure 3-7. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3.
... into the WAN port before detection. If you make use of connection type your ISP provides. Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - 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. The appropriate configuration page... sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. PPPoE -11- Make sure the cable is PPPoE, the next screen will appear, shown in Figure 3-7. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3.
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Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router ¾ User Name and Password - Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3） If the connection type detected is the WAN IP address as shown in Figure 3-9. -12- This is Static IP, the next...
Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router ¾ User Name and Password - Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3） If the connection type detected is the WAN IP address as shown in Figure 3-9. -12- This is Static IP, the next...
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... pull-down list. ¾ SSID - You can be used . TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list. Enter a value of those specified... in your local government agency for your wireless network security, the default SSID is not listed, please contact your network. Considering your clients automatically. ¾ Max Tx Rate - For example, TP-LINK...
... pull-down list. ¾ SSID - You can be used . TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list. Enter a value of those specified... in your local government agency for your wireless network security, the default SSID is not listed, please contact your network. Considering your clients automatically. ¾ Max Tx Rate - For example, TP-LINK...
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...characters. Click the Next button. Finish If there are only for basic wireless parameters. Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - z PSK Password - If you don't make your wireless configuration to 9 and any changes on the Wireless page, you chose this means that you will see the Finish page ... settings, please refer to finish the Quick Setup. Select WPA based on the Wireless page, you choose one of any numbers 0 to take effect and finish the Quick Setup. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router recommended strongly that upper and lower case keys will then see the Finish page....
...characters. Click the Next button. Finish If there are only for basic wireless parameters. Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - z PSK Password - If you don't make your wireless configuration to 9 and any changes on the Wireless page, you chose this means that you will see the Finish page ... settings, please refer to finish the Quick Setup. Select WPA based on the Wireless page, you choose one of any numbers 0 to take effect and finish the Quick Setup. TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router recommended strongly that upper and lower case keys will then see the Finish page....
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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. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. All information is read-only. -15- TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Chapter 4.
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. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. All information is read-only. -15- TL-WR941N/TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router Chapter 4.
