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... 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-WR840N Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within...product carries the CE Mark: Person responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2013 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
... 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-WR840N Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within...product carries the CE Mark: Person responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2013 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router Power Adapter for TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router Quick Installation Guide Resource CD for TL-WR840N 300Mbps 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 your distributor. - 1 -
TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router Power Adapter for TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router Quick Installation Guide Resource CD for TL-WR840N 300Mbps 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 your distributor. - 1 -
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... in this user guide. The incredible speed makes it is also compatible with virtually all the Router's functions. - 2 - The performance of the Router The TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. PSK, WPA- Flexible Access Control The TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can establish restricted access policies...
... in this user guide. The incredible speed makes it is also compatible with virtually all the Router's functions. - 2 - The performance of the Router The TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. PSK, WPA- Flexible Access Control The TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can establish restricted access policies...
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TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR840N mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router without any explanation. 1.3 Main Features Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps. One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, four 10/100M Auto-...from the Internet when idle for PPPoE. Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List). Supports Flow Statistics. Supports firmware upgrade and Web management. - 3 -
TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR840N mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router without any explanation. 1.3 Main Features Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps. One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, four 10/100M Auto-...from the Internet when idle for PPPoE. Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List). Supports Flow Statistics. Supports firmware upgrade and Web management. - 3 -
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... 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 . (System) Flashing On/Off The Router is working properly. Name Status Indication (Power) Off Power is off . - 4 - The Router has a system error. This process... device linked to some wireless device(s). Flashing There is no device linked to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will last in the first 2 minutes. Off The Router isn't connected to any wireless device. (WLAN) On Flashing The Router is ...
... 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 . (System) Flashing On/Off The Router is working properly. Name Status Indication (Power) Off Power is off . - 4 - The Router has a system error. This process... device linked to some wireless device(s). Flashing There is no device linked to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will last in the first 2 minutes. Off The Router isn't connected to any wireless device. (WLAN) On Flashing The Router is ...
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...; WIFI: This button is used to enable/disable the Router's wireless function. WPS/RESET: This button is used for less than five seconds. Used as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router. - 5 - 1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are...
...; WIFI: This button is used to enable/disable the Router's wireless function. WPS/RESET: This button is used for less than five seconds. Used as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router. - 5 - 1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are...
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... Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) One DSL/Cable Modem that , please install the Router according to the WAN port on each Switch/Hub in Figure 2-1. - 6 - Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the following steps. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 2. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the...
... Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) One DSL/Cable Modem that , please install the Router according to the WAN port on each Switch/Hub in Figure 2-1. - 6 - Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the following steps. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 2. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the...
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Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 6. The Router will start to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 5. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router Note: Figure 2-2 Wall-mount Install The diameter of the screw, 3.5mm
Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 6. The Router will start to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 5. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router Note: Figure 2-2 Wall-mount Install The diameter of the screw, 3.5mm
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...show you desire. These values can configure the IP address for your TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default domain name of the 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 192.168.0.1 (The Router's default IP address) Obtain an IP address automatically ...
...show you desire. These values can configure the IP address for your TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default domain name of the 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 192.168.0.1 (The Router's default IP address) Obtain an IP address automatically ...
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... the connection following these steps: 1. Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router is failed. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command If the result displayed...
... the connection following these steps: 1. Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router is failed. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command If the result displayed...
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...in lower case letters. Therefore, in order to verify the network connection between your PC and the Router, you can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with your Web-browser has ...been set to the Figure 3-4. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the Router After a moment, a login window will automatically switch from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1 to avoid IP... Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to configure and manage the TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in the address field of the...
...in lower case letters. Therefore, in order to verify the network connection between your PC and the Router, you can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with your Web-browser has ...been set to the Figure 3-4. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the Router After a moment, a login window will automatically switch from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1 to avoid IP... Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to configure and manage the TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in the address field of the...
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...select the very type and click Next to quickly configure your ISP provides. Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to continue.... and then WAN Connection Type page 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...can click the Quick Setup menu to go on configuring. 3. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 1.
...select the very type and click Next to quickly configure your ISP provides. Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to continue.... and then WAN Connection Type page 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...can click the Quick Setup menu to go on configuring. 3. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 1.
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... server address have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP. Then you have been provided by your ISP, and also enter the corresponding parameters. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 3-7 Quick Setup -
... server address have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP. Then you have been provided by your ISP, and also enter the corresponding parameters. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 3-7 Quick Setup -
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... User Name/Password - If you just need to enter server IP address or domain name provided by your ISP. PPPoE - 13 - Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Select Dynamic IP if none of the above parameters are case-sensitive. Then you have been provided by your ISP...
... User Name/Password - If you just need to enter server IP address or domain name provided by your ISP. PPPoE - 13 - Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Select Dynamic IP if none of the above parameters are case-sensitive. Then you have been provided by your ISP...
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...main computer, please select No, and then enter the main computer's MAC in Figure 3-10. If you are visiting the Router from the Confirm Password, the screen will appear as shown below. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP to ensure ...have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP. MAC Clone - 14 - These fields are visiting the Router from the main computer, please select Yes, and then click Clone MAC Address. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide User Name/Password - Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - ...
...main computer, please select No, and then enter the main computer's MAC in Figure 3-10. If you are visiting the Router from the Confirm Password, the screen will appear as shown below. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP to ensure ...have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP. MAC Clone - 14 - These fields are visiting the Router from the main computer, please select Yes, and then click Clone MAC Address. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide User Name/Password - Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - ...
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... (including your ISP). Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-13. Wireless - 15 - Enter the IP address into the box if required. Secondary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the field. Subnet Mask - TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 5) If the connection type detected is...
... (including your ISP). Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-13. Wireless - 15 - Enter the IP address into the box if required. Secondary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the field. Subnet Mask - TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 5) If the connection type detected is...
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.... WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - Select WPA based on . Channel Width - This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Router can be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of any numbers 0 to 9 and any letters A to F, the length should be ...-down list. It is automatic, which can be made up to Auto, so the AP will affect the outcome. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Wireless Radio - The wireless radio can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. Enter a value of up of those specified in your...
.... WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - Select WPA based on . Channel Width - This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Router can be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of any numbers 0 to 9 and any letters A to F, the length should be ...-down list. It is automatic, which can be made up to Auto, so the AP will affect the outcome. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Wireless Radio - The wireless radio can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. Enter a value of up of those specified in your...
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TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide These settings are only for basic wireless parameters. Then you will see the Finish page. If you don't make your wireless configuration take effect and finish the Quick Setup. Click the Reboot button to make any change on the Wireless page, you will ...see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-14. Click the Finish button to 4.6 Wireless. 5. Finish - 17 - Figure 3-15 Quick Setup - Finish If there is anything changed on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-15. For advanced ...
TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide These settings are only for basic wireless parameters. Then you will see the Finish page. If you don't make your wireless configuration take effect and finish the Quick Setup. Click the Reboot button to make any change on the Wireless page, you will ...see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-14. Click the Finish button to 4.6 Wireless. 5. Finish - 17 - Figure 3-15 Quick Setup - Finish If there is anything changed on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-15. For advanced ...
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The detailed explanations for each Web page's key functions and the configuration way. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you 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. All information is read-only. - 18 - Configuring the Router This chapter will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 4.
The detailed explanations for each Web page's key functions and the configuration way. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you 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. All information is read-only. - 18 - Configuring the Router This chapter will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 4.