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...., 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 the scope ... 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. Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China...
...., 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 the scope ... 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. Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China...
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... 3. Quick Installation Guide 8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. CONTENTS Package Contents...1 Chapter 1. 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 ...
... 3. Quick Installation Guide 8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. CONTENTS Package Contents...1 Chapter 1. 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 ...
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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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... very easy 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. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can manage and monitor the network in this 802...
... very easy 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. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can manage and monitor the network in this 802...
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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-...
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-...
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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 the front panel (View from left to the corresponding port but there is no device linked to the corresponding port. The Router has a system error. This process ... (WAN), (LAN 1-4) (WPS) Off There is an active device linked to the corresponding port. Flashing There is no activity. Off The Router isn't connected to any wireless device. (WLAN) On Flashing The Router is connecting to some wireless device(s). On Power is on for about...
... 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 the front panel (View from left to the corresponding port but there is no device linked to the corresponding port. The Router has a system error. This process ... (WAN), (LAN 1-4) (WPS) Off There is an active device linked to the corresponding port. Flashing There is no activity. Off The Router isn't connected to any wireless device. (WLAN) On Flashing The Router is connecting to some wireless device(s). On Power is on for about...
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.... Used as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router. - 5 - to the Router's factory defaults: 1) Use the Factory Defaults function on System Tools -> Factory Defaults page in the...Modem. 4,3,2,1 (LAN): These ports (4,3,2,1) connect the Router to enable/disable the Router's wireless function. WPS/RESET: This button is where you will connect the power adapter. 1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are ...
.... Used as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router. - 5 - to the Router's factory defaults: 1) Use the Factory Defaults function on System Tools -> Factory Defaults page in the...Modem. 4,3,2,1 (LAN): These ports (4,3,2,1) connect the Router to enable/disable the Router's wireless function. WPS/RESET: This button is where you will connect the power adapter. 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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...Ethernet.) PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors TCP/IP protocol on the Router, shown in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent Avoid direct irradiation of any problem, please ... an optimum location for the Router. 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 ISP. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 2.
...Ethernet.) PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors TCP/IP protocol on the Router, shown in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent Avoid direct irradiation of any problem, please ... an optimum location for the Router. 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 ISP. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 2.
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Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 6. 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 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.
Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 6. 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 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.
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...please refer to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between 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... any number from 2 to configure the basic functions of the Router. And then you can configure the IP address for your PC and the Router has been established well. - 8 - TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP...
...please refer to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between 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... any number from 2 to configure the basic functions of the Router. And then you can configure the IP address for your PC and the Router has been established well. - 8 - TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP...
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... lit. 2. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command If the result displayed 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 LAN ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on... your PC's adapter should be within the range of 192.168.0.2 ~ 192.168.0.254. - 9 - Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct? Note: If the Router's IP address is failed. Figure 3-2 Failure ...
... lit. 2. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command If the result displayed 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 LAN ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on... your PC's adapter should be within the range of 192.168.0.2 ~ 192.168.0.254. - 9 - Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct? Note: If the Router's IP address is failed. Figure 3-2 Failure ...
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... not pop-up, it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to the Figure 3-4. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 3. Is the default LAN IP of the Router correct? Note: If the LAN IP of the modem connected with a Web browser, such as Microsoft... any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with your Web-browser has been set to configure and manage the TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router. 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 ...
... not pop-up, it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to the Figure 3-4. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 3. Is the default LAN IP of the Router correct? Note: If the LAN IP of the modem connected with a Web browser, such as Microsoft... any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with your Web-browser has been set to configure and manage the TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router. 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 ...
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... Next to the Internet. Click Next, 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. It's recommended that you can click the Quick Setup menu to... - If you can select the very type and click Next to quickly configure your ISP provides. After successful log in, you select Auto-Detect, the Router will appear as shown in Figure 3-6. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 1.
... Next to the Internet. Click Next, 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. It's recommended that you can click the Quick Setup menu to... - If you can select the very type and click Next to quickly configure your ISP provides. After successful log in, you select Auto-Detect, the Router will appear as shown in Figure 3-6. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 1.
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... type detected is PPTP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-8.Configure the following parameters and then click Next to continue. - 12 - TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. If you just need to enter server IP address...
... type detected is PPTP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-8.Configure the following parameters and then click Next to continue. - 12 - TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. If you just need to enter server IP address...
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TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - These fields are provided. Select Static IP if IP Address/ Subnet Mask/ Gateway and DNS server address have difficulty with ...
TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - These fields are provided. Select Static IP if IP Address/ Subnet Mask/ Gateway and DNS server address have difficulty with ...
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... your ISP. Confirm Password - MAC Clone If you are visiting the Router from the main computer, please select Yes, and then click Clone MAC Address. These fields are visiting the Router from the Confirm Password, the screen will appear as shown below. Click OK, and re-...you are case sensitive. If you entered is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in the field WAN MAC Address. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP to ensure the Password you have ...
... your ISP. Confirm Password - MAC Clone If you are visiting the Router from the main computer, please select Yes, and then click Clone MAC Address. These fields are visiting the Router from the Confirm Password, the screen will appear as shown below. Click OK, and re-...you are case sensitive. If you entered is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in the field WAN MAC Address. TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP to ensure the Password you have ...
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... address as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into the field. Subnet Mask - TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 5) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-13. This is usually 255...
... address as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into the field. Subnet Mask - TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 5) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-13. This is usually 255...
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TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Wireless Radio - Select your region from the drop-down list. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of any numbers 0 to 9 and any letters A to connect the Router without encryption. If disabled...It would also be enabled or disabled. The wireless radio can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. For example, TEST is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be made up to all related wireless security ...
TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Wireless Radio - Select your region from the drop-down list. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of any numbers 0 to 9 and any letters A to connect the Router without encryption. If disabled...It would also be enabled or disabled. The wireless radio can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. For example, TEST is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be made up to all related wireless security ...
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TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide These settings are only for basic wireless parameters. Click the Finish button to 4.6 Wireless. 5. Finish If there is anything changed on the ...
TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide These settings are only for basic wireless parameters. Click the Finish button to 4.6 Wireless. 5. Finish If there is anything changed on the ...