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...- R. China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable...+A2:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above product is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
...- R. China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable...+A2:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above product is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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... ...4 1.4.1 The Front Panel 4 1.4.2 The Rear Panel 5 Chapter 2. Quick Installation Guide 8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. 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 16 4.1 Login ...16 4.2 Status ...16 4.3 Quick Setup...18 4.4 QSS...18 4.5 Network ...25 4.5.1 LAN ...25 4.5.2 WAN ...25 4.5.3 MAC Clone 35 4.6 Wireless...
... ...4 1.4.1 The Front Panel 4 1.4.2 The Rear Panel 5 Chapter 2. Quick Installation Guide 8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. 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 16 4.1 Login ...16 4.2 Status ...16 4.3 Quick Setup...18 4.4 QSS...18 4.5 Network ...25 4.5.1 LAN ...25 4.5.2 WAN ...25 4.5.3 MAC Clone 35 4.6 Wireless...
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ DC Power Adapter for TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 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 with your distributor. - 2 -
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ DC Power Adapter for TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 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 with your distributor. - 2 -
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...the same time, which can establish restricted access policies for choosing the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of the Router The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. The performance of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO)... networks and the users demanding higher networking performance. Incredible Speed The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to know all the major operating systems, it ideal for Port Triggering, and then the ...
...the same time, which can establish restricted access policies for choosing the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of the Router The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. The performance of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO)... networks and the users demanding higher networking performance. Incredible Speed The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to know all the major operating systems, it ideal for Port Triggering, and then the ...
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... Access Control. ¾ Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router without any explanation. ) Note: The two devices of TL-WR841N and TL-WR841ND are : ¾ TL-WR841N Router with 2 fixed antennas. ¾ TL-WR841ND Router with 2 detachable antennas. 1.3 Main Features ¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data...
... Access Control. ¾ Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router without any explanation. ) Note: The two devices of TL-WR841N and TL-WR841ND are : ¾ TL-WR841N Router with 2 fixed antennas. ¾ TL-WR841ND Router with 2 detachable antennas. 1.3 Main Features ¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data...
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... Flashing The Wireless function is working properly. A wireless device has been successfully added to right). Flashing The Router is enabled. Flashing There is no device linked to the network by QSS function. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description - 5 - Off The Wireless function is ...to the corresponding port. This process will last in the first 2 minutes. 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs and the QSS button are located on . Name (Power) (System) (WLAN) (WAN), ...
... Flashing The Wireless function is working properly. A wireless device has been successfully added to right). Flashing The Router is enabled. Flashing There is no device linked to the network by QSS function. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description - 5 - Off The Wireless function is ...to the corresponding port. This process will last in the first 2 minutes. 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs and the QSS button are located on . Name (Power) (System) (WLAN) (WAN), ...
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... and hold the Reset button (about 5 seconds) until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. Please use the power adapter provided with this TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. ¾ WAN: This WAN port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet. ¾ 4,3,2,1 (LAN): These ports (4,3,2,1) connect the...
... and hold the Reset button (about 5 seconds) until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. Please use the power adapter provided with this TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. ¾ WAN: This WAN port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet. ¾ 4,3,2,1 (LAN): These ports (4,3,2,1) connect the...
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... RJ45 connectors ¾ TCP/IP protocol on each Switch/Hub in your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One DSL/Cable Modem that...PC ¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ¾ Place the Router in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent ¾ Avoid direct irradiation of your PC is a good direction....
... RJ45 connectors ¾ TCP/IP protocol on each Switch/Hub in your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One DSL/Cable Modem that...PC ¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ¾ Place the Router in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent ¾ Avoid direct irradiation of your PC is a good direction....
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Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. The Router will start to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router - 8 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6.
Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. The Router will start to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router - 8 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6.
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... assign IP address for your TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router is in DHCP server will show... and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter. ¾ If the result displayed 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 description. Connect... to configure the basic functions of the Router. And the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless...
... assign IP address for your TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router is in DHCP server will show... and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter. ¾ If the result displayed 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 description. Connect... to configure the basic functions of the Router. And the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless...
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Is the connection between your PC and the Router is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router correct? - 10 - Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed is failed. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1.
Is the connection between your PC and the Router is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router correct? - 10 - Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed is failed. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1.
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... UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to configure and manage the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. Figure 3-3 Log in lower case letters. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key...
... UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to configure and manage the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. Figure 3-3 Log in lower case letters. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key...
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... detection. If you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. Make sure the cable is successfully detected by the Router. - 12 - The appropriate configuration page will appear, shown in Figure 3-6. After successfully log in the screen that appears, cancel... select the very type and click Next to quickly configure your Router. It's recommended that you select Auto-Detect, the Router will automatically detect the connection type your ISP provides. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, ...
... detection. If you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. Make sure the cable is successfully detected by the Router. - 12 - The appropriate configuration page will appear, shown in Figure 3-6. After successfully log in the screen that appears, cancel... select the very type and click Next to quickly configure your Router. It's recommended that you select Auto-Detect, the Router will automatically detect the connection type your ISP provides. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, ...
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... next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 1) If the connection type detected is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. Enter the User Name and Password provided by...
... next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 1) If the connection type detected is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. Enter the User Name and Password provided by...
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...function of the Router can be assigned to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be used . This field determines which operating frequency will appear as test. ¾ Region - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Click Next... to continue, the Wireless settings page will be illegal to Auto, so the AP will choose the best channel automatically. The same name of each Router's MAC address). Select your network. ...
...function of the Router can be assigned to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be used . This field determines which operating frequency will appear as test. ¾ Region - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Click Next... to continue, the Wireless settings page will be illegal to Auto, so the AP will choose the best channel automatically. The same name of each Router's MAC address). Select your network. ...
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...". 6. Select any numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to enable security. ¾ WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - You can be able to connect the Router without encryption. Select WPA based on . ¾ Channel Width - It would also be made up of following options to F, the length should be made...good idea to 9 and any changes on the Wireless page, you chose this option, wireless security configuration will see the Finish page. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - Click the Next button. You can be between 8 and 64 characters. Finish If there are only for your ...
...". 6. Select any numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to enable security. ¾ WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - You can be able to connect the Router without encryption. Select WPA based on . ¾ Channel Width - It would also be made up of following options to F, the length should be made...good idea to 9 and any changes on the Wireless page, you chose this option, wireless security configuration will see the Finish page. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - Click the Next button. You can be between 8 and 64 characters. Finish If there are only for your ...
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Finish - 16 -
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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. All information is read-only. - 17 - Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. 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. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps 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. All information is read-only. - 17 - Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. 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. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4.