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...., 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...+A1:2001+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. R. China Environmentally ...
...., 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...+A1:2001+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. R. China Environmentally ...
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... 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 ...36 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 36 4.6.2 Wireless Security 39 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 42 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 45 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics 46 4.7 DHCP ...47 4.7.1 DHCP Settings 47 - I - Connecting the Router 6 2.1 System Requirements 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router 6 Chapter 3. Introduction...
... 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 ...36 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 36 4.6.2 Wireless Security 39 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 42 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 45 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics 46 4.7 DHCP ...47 4.7.1 DHCP Settings 47 - I - Connecting the Router 6 2.1 System Requirements 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router 6 Chapter 3. Introduction...
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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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...so that parents or network administrators can fully meet the need of the Router The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Quick Setup Wizard is very easy to manage. The incredible speed makes it...higher networking performance. Simple Installation Since the Router is also compatible with other 802.11n wireless clients. PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy. It is compatible with the remote management function. ...
...so that parents or network administrators can fully meet the need of the Router The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Quick Setup Wizard is very easy to manage. The incredible speed makes it...higher networking performance. Simple Installation Since the Router is also compatible with other 802.11n wireless clients. PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy. It is compatible with the remote management function. ...
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...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...Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List). ¾ Supports Flow Statistics. ¾ Supports firmware upgrade and Web management. - 4 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND mentioned in NAT and DHCP server supporting ...
...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...Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List). ¾ Supports Flow Statistics. ¾ Supports firmware upgrade and Web management. - 4 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND mentioned in NAT and DHCP server supporting ...
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... properly. This process will last in the first 2 minutes. Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added 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 . Flashing The Router is off. Flashing There is an active device linked to the On network by QSS function. ...
... properly. This process will last in the first 2 minutes. Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added 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 . Flashing The Router is off. Flashing There is an active device linked to the On network by QSS function. ...
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...Router's Web-based Utility. 2) Use the Factory Default Reset button: With the Router powered on, use the power adapter provided with this TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. ¾ WAN: This WAN port is where you will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off. 1.4.2 The...-flash. And then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to its factory default settings. ¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data. - 6 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: After a device is successfully added to the network by QSS function, the QSS LED ...
...Router's Web-based Utility. 2) Use the Factory Default Reset button: With the Router powered on, use the power adapter provided with this TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. ¾ WAN: This WAN port is where you will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off. 1.4.2 The...-flash. And then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to its factory default settings. ¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data. - 6 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: After a device is successfully added to the network by QSS function, the QSS LED ...
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...in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent ¾ Avoid direct irradiation of any problem, please contact your LAN to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. Power off your hands dry. 1. Adjust the direction of your PC is any strong light (such as...190; PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors ¾ TCP/IP protocol on each Switch/Hub in your ISP. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is a good direction. 4.
...in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent ¾ Avoid direct irradiation of any problem, please contact your LAN to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. Power off your hands dry. 1. Adjust the direction of your PC is any strong light (such as...190; PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors ¾ TCP/IP protocol on each Switch/Hub in your ISP. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is a good direction. 4.
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Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router - 8 - The Router will start to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7.
Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router - 8 - The Router will start to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7.
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...address manually 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Windows 2000 OS. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will 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 "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode...
...address manually 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Windows 2000 OS. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will 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 "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode...
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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 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.
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...: If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's adapter should be within the range of the browser. 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 any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet...
...: If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's adapter should be within the range of the browser. 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 any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet...
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that your Web-browser has been set to finish it. 2. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. ...
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that your Web-browser has been set to finish it. 2. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. ...
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These fields are case sensitive. Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-7. Enter the IP address into the box ..., enter it is usually 255.255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway - Enter the User Name and Password provided by external users on with this field. - 13 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 1) If the connection type detected is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as seen by your ISP.
These fields are case sensitive. Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-7. Enter the IP address into the box ..., enter it is usually 255.255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway - Enter the User Name and Password provided by external users on with this field. - 13 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 1) If the connection type detected is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as seen by your ISP.
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..., the default SSID is NOT the same as shown in this field. It may be illegal to continue, the Wireless settings page will be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of those specified in Figure 3-9. Considering your local government agency for ...- If your region from the drop-down list. For example, TEST is set to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. - 14 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Enter a value of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be used . The same...
..., the default SSID is NOT the same as shown in this field. It may be illegal to continue, the Wireless settings page will be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of those specified in Figure 3-9. Considering your local government agency for ...- If your region from the drop-down list. For example, TEST is set to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. - 14 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Enter a value of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be used . The same...
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... Rate - Click the Finish button to enable security. ¾ WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - This field determines the wireless mode which can be made up of any letters A to write down list. It is recommended strongly that upper ...; Disable Security - Please also note the key is automatic, which the Router works on the Wireless page, you chose this option, wireless security configuration will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-10. If you will not ... following options to finish the Quick Setup. Click the Next button. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode -
... Rate - Click the Finish button to enable security. ¾ WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - This field determines the wireless mode which can be made up of any letters A to write down list. It is recommended strongly that upper ...; Disable Security - Please also note the key is automatic, which the Router works on the Wireless page, you chose this option, wireless security configuration will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-10. If you will not ... following options to finish the Quick Setup. Click the Next button. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode -
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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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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. Configuring the Router This chapter 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. - 17 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 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 see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. Configuring the Router This chapter 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. - 17 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4.