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... Installation Guide 8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. CONTENTS Package Contents...1 Chapter 1. I - Connecting the Router 6 2.1 System Requirements 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router 6 Chapter 3. Configuring the Router 18 4.1 Login ...18 4.2 Status ...18 4.3 Quick Setup...19 4.4 WPS ...19 4.5 Network ...22 4.5.1 WAN ...22 4.5.2 MAC Clone 29 4.5.3 LAN ...30 4.6 Wireless ...31 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 31 4.6.2 Wireless Security 33 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 36 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 38 4.6.5 Wireless...
... Installation Guide 8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. CONTENTS Package Contents...1 Chapter 1. I - Connecting the Router 6 2.1 System Requirements 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router 6 Chapter 3. Configuring the Router 18 4.1 Login ...18 4.2 Status ...18 4.3 Quick Setup...19 4.4 WPS ...19 4.5 Network ...22 4.5.1 WAN ...22 4.5.2 MAC Clone 29 4.5.3 LAN ...30 4.6 Wireless ...31 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 31 4.6.2 Wireless Security 33 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 36 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 38 4.6.5 Wireless...
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... for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can manage and monitor the network in this user guide. The performance of this guide to 300Mbps wireless connection with the remote management function. PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy. Multiple Security Protections With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2- TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 1. Flexible Access Control...
... for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can manage and monitor the network in this user guide. The performance of this guide to 300Mbps wireless connection with the remote management function. PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy. Multiple Security Protections With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2- TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 1. Flexible Access Control...
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... RJ45 LAN ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX. Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security. Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet access. Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host. Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing. Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet. Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. Supports Parental Control and Access Control...
... RJ45 LAN ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX. Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security. Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet access. Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host. Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing. Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet. Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. Supports Parental Control and Access Control...
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...; Note: After a device is working properly. 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs are located on for about 5 minutes and then turn off . On Power is on. (System) Flashing On/Off The Router is successfully added to the corresponding port but there is off . - 4 - On There is a device linked to the network by WPS function. This process...
...; Note: After a device is working properly. 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs are located on for about 5 minutes and then turn off . On Power is on. (System) Flashing On/Off The Router is successfully added to the corresponding port but there is off . - 4 - On There is a device linked to the network by WPS function. This process...
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... Tools -> Factory Defaults page in the Router's Web-based Utility. 2) Use the WPS/RESET button: With the Router powered on the rear panel (View from slow-flash. Please use the WPS function, press it for both WPS and Reset function. To use the power adapter provided with this button to quickly establish a connection between the Router and client devices and automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network. INTERNET: This INTERNET port is where you will connect the power adapter. 1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure...
... Tools -> Factory Defaults page in the Router's Web-based Utility. 2) Use the WPS/RESET button: With the Router powered on the rear panel (View from slow-flash. Please use the WPS function, press it for both WPS and Reset function. To use the power adapter provided with this button to quickly establish a connection between the Router and client devices and automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network. INTERNET: This INTERNET port is where you will connect the power adapter. 1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure...
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... there is any strong light (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements Place the Router in Figure 2-1. - 6 - TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) One DSL/Cable Modem that , please install the Router according to pull out the power plug and keep your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. Locate an optimum...
... there is any strong light (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements Place the Router in Figure 2-1. - 6 - TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) One DSL/Cable Modem that , please install the Router according to pull out the power plug and keep your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. Locate an optimum...
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... TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router is http://tplinklogin.net, the default IP address is 192.168.0.1, and the default Subnet Mask is in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default domain name of the Router. Connect the local PC to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Configure the network parameters. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for description. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 3. Now, you need instructions...
... TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router is http://tplinklogin.net, the default IP address is 192.168.0.1, and the default Subnet Mask is in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default domain name of the Router. Connect the local PC to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Configure the network parameters. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for description. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 3. Now, you need instructions...
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...; Note: If the LAN IP of the browser. Therefore, in the address field of the modem connected with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. Figure 3-3 Log in lower case letters. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in the Router After a moment, a login window will automatically switch from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1 to configure and manage the TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router.
...; Note: If the LAN IP of the browser. Therefore, in the address field of the modem connected with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. Figure 3-3 Log in lower case letters. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in the Router After a moment, a login window will automatically switch from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1 to configure and manage the TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router.
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... wireless network security, the default SSID is set to be enabled/disabled by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection option. Mode - This field specifies the region where the wireless function of those specified in your local government agency for your region from the drop-down list. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Wireless Radio - This field determines which the Router works on. Channel...
... wireless network security, the default SSID is set to be enabled/disabled by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection option. Mode - This field specifies the region where the wireless function of those specified in your local government agency for your region from the drop-down list. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Wireless Radio - This field determines which the Router works on. Channel...
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... 1: Press the WPS/RESET button on the router. Restore PIN - Click this button, and then you can ensure the network security by clicking this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. The default PIN of the Router for the Router's PIN. Enable or disable the WPS function here. Current PIN - The current value of the Router to the existing network manually by generating a new PIN. Add Device - b). TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 4-2 WPS WPS Status - You can...
... 1: Press the WPS/RESET button on the router. Restore PIN - Click this button, and then you can ensure the network security by clicking this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. The default PIN of the Router for the Router's PIN. Enable or disable the WPS function here. Current PIN - The current value of the Router to the existing network manually by generating a new PIN. Add Device - b). TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 4-2 WPS WPS Status - You can...
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TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Connect Automatically - If you want your Internet connection for your connection manually. 4.5.2 MAC Clone Choose menu "Network → MAC Clone", you specify a time to the ISP. To use dynamic IP address assignment. Static IP - Click the Save button to save your settings. Note: If you attempt to remain active at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time field. The various types of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the Router will disconnect from...
TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Connect Automatically - If you want your Internet connection for your connection manually. 4.5.2 MAC Clone Choose menu "Network → MAC Clone", you specify a time to the ISP. To use dynamic IP address assignment. Static IP - Click the Save button to save your settings. Note: If you attempt to remain active at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time field. The various types of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the Router will disconnect from...
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... will detect the SSID broadcast by using the WIFI ON/OFF switch on the air. Enable WDS Bridging - It is set to change the wireless channel unless you set the following settings are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients. 11bgn mixed - With this Router can bridge two or more Wlans. Make sure the following parameters as shown in the Mode field, the Channel Width selecting field will turn grey and the...
... will detect the SSID broadcast by using the WIFI ON/OFF switch on the air. Enable WDS Bridging - It is set to change the wireless channel unless you set the following settings are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients. 11bgn mixed - With this Router can bridge two or more Wlans. Make sure the following parameters as shown in the Mode field, the Channel Width selecting field will turn grey and the...
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...-down list. Enter the password for the WEP security on the wireless station's capability and request. - 35 - Enter the IP address of the Radius server. • Radius Password - The default setting is based on Radius Server. • Version - you can select either Automatic, or TKIP or AES. Note: If you can enter ASCII characters between 8 and 63 characters or 8 to disable the update. WPA /WPA2 - Enterprise radio button and choose TKIP encryption...
...-down list. Enter the password for the WEP security on the wireless station's capability and request. - 35 - Enter the IP address of the Radius server. • Radius Password - The default setting is based on Radius Server. • Version - you can select either Automatic, or TKIP or AES. Note: If you can enter ASCII characters between 8 and 63 characters or 8 to disable the update. WPA /WPA2 - Enterprise radio button and choose TKIP encryption...
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... Authentication Type. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide • WEP Key Format - Hexadecimal format stands for encryption. The status of the wireless station. - 36 - You can enter 32 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not promoted) or 16 ASCII characters. Note: If you can control the wireless access by MAC Address, click Enable. A simple description of this entry, either Enabled or Disabled. Description - "Disabled" means this page. 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering Choose menu "Wireless → MAC Filtering...
... Authentication Type. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide • WEP Key Format - Hexadecimal format stands for encryption. The status of the wireless station. - 36 - You can enter 32 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not promoted) or 16 ASCII characters. Note: If you can control the wireless access by MAC Address, click Enable. A simple description of this entry, either Enabled or Disabled. Description - "Disabled" means this page. 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering Choose menu "Wireless → MAC Filtering...
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... two DNS servers. Note: To use the DHCP server function of time in minutes and the user will be allowed connection to the Router with when assigning IP addresses. 192.168.0.199 is the amount of time a network user will be "leased" this page and to the Router in the screen as shown in Figure 4-27. Figure 4-27 DHCP Clients List Client Name - To update this dynamic IP Address. Enter the...
... two DNS servers. Note: To use the DHCP server function of time in minutes and the user will be allowed connection to the Router with when assigning IP addresses. 192.168.0.199 is the amount of time a network user will be "leased" this page and to the Router in the screen as shown in Figure 4-27. Figure 4-27 DHCP Clients List Client Name - To update this dynamic IP Address. Enter the...
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... status of External Ports. The protocol used for this application, either Enabled or Disabled. A virtual server is the end port number). Internal Port - The IP Address of service ports (in Figure 4-31. To set up public services on your LAN, such as the Service Port, or enter a specific port number when Service Port is the same as DNS, Email and FTP. You can view and add virtual servers in Figure 4-30), Virtual Servers, Port Triggering, DMZ and UPnP. The Internal Service Port number...
... status of External Ports. The protocol used for this application, either Enabled or Disabled. A virtual server is the end port number). Internal Port - The IP Address of service ports (in Figure 4-31. To set up public services on your LAN, such as the Service Port, or enter a specific port number when Service Port is the same as DNS, Email and FTP. You can view and add virtual servers in Figure 4-30), Virtual Servers, Port Triggering, DMZ and UPnP. The Internal Service Port number...
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... - The Router records this connection, opens the incoming port or ports associated with ",". When necessary， the external host will be set apart with this entry in the Trigger Port field. 2. A response using this rule. To add a new rule, follow the steps below. 1. If the Common Applications do not have the application you need, enter the Trigger Port and the Incoming Ports manually. 3. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide conferencing, Internet calling...
... - The Router records this connection, opens the incoming port or ports associated with ",". When necessary， the external host will be set apart with this entry in the Trigger Port field. 2. A response using this rule. To add a new rule, follow the steps below. 1. If the Common Applications do not have the application you need, enter the Trigger Port and the Incoming Ports manually. 3. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide conferencing, Internet calling...
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... opening ports will be changed when using the DHCP function. - 46 - When the trigger connection is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have a new static IP Address assigned to make all the ports at the same time. DMZ host forwards all entries disabled. Click the Modify in Status field. 6. Modify the information. 3. Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled Click the Disable All button to it because its IP Address...
... opening ports will be changed when using the DHCP function. - 46 - When the trigger connection is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have a new static IP Address assigned to make all the ports at the same time. DMZ host forwards all entries disabled. Click the Modify in Status field. 6. Modify the information. 3. Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled Click the Disable All button to it because its IP Address...
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... the WPS/RESET button (hole) on the Router's Web-Based Utility. 4.9.4 Remote Management Choose menu "Security → Remote Management", you can access the Router from a remote location via the Internet. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Click the Save button to save your settings. Note: If your PC is blocked but do not use the number of 0.0.0.0. After successfully entering the username and password, you will use when accessing your Router from internet. Note: 1) To access the Router, you should type your Router's WAN IP address into...
... the WPS/RESET button (hole) on the Router's Web-Based Utility. 4.9.4 Remote Management Choose menu "Security → Remote Management", you can access the Router from a remote location via the Internet. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Click the Save button to save your settings. Note: If your PC is blocked but do not use the number of 0.0.0.0. After successfully entering the username and password, you will use when accessing your Router from internet. Note: 1) To access the Router, you should type your Router's WAN IP address into...
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... A-4 Virtual Servers - 86 - TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 2) Some ISPs require that you need to configure Virtual Server or DMZ Host and make sure the H323 ALG is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX. Figure A-3 MAC Clone 3. On the "MAC Clone" page, if your PC's MAC address is proper MAC address, click the Clone MAC Address button and your cable/DSL Modem during installation. Then click the Save button. Then on the "Add or...
... A-4 Virtual Servers - 86 - TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 2) Some ISPs require that you need to configure Virtual Server or DMZ Host and make sure the H323 ALG is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX. Figure A-3 MAC Clone 3. On the "MAC Clone" page, if your PC's MAC address is proper MAC address, click the Clone MAC Address button and your cable/DSL Modem during installation. Then click the Save button. Then on the "Add or...
