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... 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 to the product within the scope of ...+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. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
... 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 to the product within the scope of ...+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. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
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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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...), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy. Simple Installation Since the Router is compatible with virtually all the major operating systems, it ideal for children or staff. Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of this 802.11n wireless Router will give you the unexpected networking experience...
...), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy. Simple Installation Since the Router is compatible with virtually all the major operating systems, it ideal for children or staff. Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of this 802.11n wireless Router will give you the unexpected networking experience...
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...- The differences between them 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 the Internet ¾ Built-in this guide stands for TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router without any explanation. ) Note: The two devices... of up to 300Mbps. ¾ One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, four 10/100M Auto-...
...- The differences between them 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 the Internet ¾ Built-in this guide stands for TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router without any explanation. ) Note: The two devices... of up to 300Mbps. ¾ One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, four 10/100M Auto-...
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... (Power) (System) (WLAN) (WAN), (LAN 1-4) (QSS) Status Indication Off Power is no device linked to the network by QSS function. On There is a device linked to the network by QSS function. 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 .
... (Power) (System) (WLAN) (WAN), (LAN 1-4) (QSS) Status Indication Off Power is no device linked to the network by QSS function. On There is a device linked to the network by QSS function. 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 .
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... you will connect the power adapter. 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 Router to the local PC(s). ¾ RESET: There are two ways to reset to...
... you will connect the power adapter. 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 Router to the local PC(s). ¾ RESET: There are two ways to reset to...
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. Locate an optimum location for the Router. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the WAN port on the Router, shown in your PC is connected to the LAN Ports on the Router... Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One DSL/Cable Modem that , please install the Router according to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. If there is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of the antenna. Power ...
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. Locate an optimum location for the Router. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the WAN port on the Router, shown in your PC is connected to the LAN Ports on the Router... Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One DSL/Cable Modem that , please install the Router according to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. If there is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of the antenna. Power ...
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Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. 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. 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. 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. 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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... values for the PC. If you need instructions as to how to do this , please refer to the LAN ports of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router is 255.255.255.0. The following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in... an IP address automatically 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for description. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is any number from 2 to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Configure the ...
... values for the PC. If you need instructions as to how to do this , please refer to the LAN ports of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router is 255.255.255.0. The following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in... an IP address automatically 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for description. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is any number from 2 to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Configure the ...
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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 correct? - 10 - Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router 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 correct? - 10 - Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router is failed.
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... appear, similar to the Figure 3-4. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC's IP address must be used on any Windows, Macintosh...
... appear, similar to the Figure 3-4. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC's IP address must be used on any Windows, Macintosh...
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... 3-6. If you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and ...Connections>LAN Settings, in , you make use of connection type your ISP provides, you select Auto-Detect, the Router will automatically detect the connection type your Router. It's recommended that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to quickly configure your ISP provides...
... 3-6. If you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and ...Connections>LAN Settings, in , you make use of connection type your ISP provides, you select Auto-Detect, the Router will automatically detect the connection type your Router. It's recommended that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to quickly configure your ISP provides...
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...address into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - Enter the gateway 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 3-8. Static IP ¾ IP Address... - Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will ...
...address into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - Enter the gateway 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 3-8. Static IP ¾ IP Address... - Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will ...
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...-down list. This field determines which operating frequency will appear as test. ¾ Region - Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Click Next to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of the Router can be illegal to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. - 14...
...-down list. This field determines which operating frequency will appear as test. ¾ Region - Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Click Next to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of the Router can be illegal to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. - 14...
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - If disabled, the wireless stations will affect the outcome. It is recommended strongly that upper and lower case keys will be a good idea to write down list. The ...If you don't make your clients automatically. ¾ Max Tx Rate - Click the Finish button to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 6. This field determines the wireless mode which can be made up of following options to connect the Router without encryption. For Hexadecimal, the key can limit the maximum transmission rate of any channel width from...
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - If disabled, the wireless stations will affect the outcome. It is recommended strongly that upper and lower case keys will be a good idea to write down list. The ...If you don't make your clients automatically. ¾ Max Tx Rate - Click the Finish button to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 6. This field determines the wireless mode which can be made up of following options to connect the Router without encryption. For Hexadecimal, the key can limit the maximum transmission rate of any channel width from...
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Finish - 16 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-11 Quick Setup -
Finish - 16 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-11 Quick Setup -
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. All information is read-only. - 17 - 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.
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. All information is read-only. - 17 - 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.
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... supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can get a new random value for the Router's PIN. For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of our company for QSS function meanwhile. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide". 4.4 QSS This section will see the next...
... supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can get a new random value for the Router's PIN. For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of our company for QSS function meanwhile. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide". 4.4 QSS This section will see the next...