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TL-WR841N TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Rev: 3.1.0 1910010362
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... EN60950-1:2006 Directive(ErP) 2009/125/EC Audio/Video, information and communication technology equipment- 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 to...
... EN60950-1:2006 Directive(ErP) 2009/125/EC Audio/Video, information and communication technology equipment- 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 to...
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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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... is also compatible with all the Router's functions. - 3 - Flexible Access Control The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, 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. Before installing the Router, please look through this guide to...
... is also compatible with all the Router's functions. - 3 - Flexible Access Control The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, 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. Before installing the Router, please look through this guide to...
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...). 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 this guide stands 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...
...). 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 this guide stands 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...
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On /Off The Router has a system error. Flashing The Wireless function is on the front panel (View from left to right). Table 1-1 The LEDs Description - 5 - On Power is enabled. ... corresponding port. This process will last in the first 2 minutes. Flashing The Router is an active device linked to the network by QSS function. Flashing There is working properly. 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 . A wireless device has...
On /Off The Router has a system error. Flashing The Wireless function is on the front panel (View from left to right). Table 1-1 The LEDs Description - 5 - On Power is enabled. ... corresponding port. This process will last in the first 2 minutes. Flashing The Router is an active device linked to the network by QSS function. Flashing There is working properly. 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 . A wireless device has...
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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 located on the rear panel...left to right). ¾ ON/OFF: The switch for about 5 seconds) until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: After a device is successfully added to the network by QSS function, the QSS LED will keep on , use a pin ...
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 located on the rear panel...left to right). ¾ ON/OFF: The switch for about 5 seconds) until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: After a device is successfully added to the network by QSS function, the QSS LED will keep on , use a pin ...
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Power off your hands dry. 1. Connect the PC(s) and each PC ¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ¾ Place the Router in Figure 2-1. - 7 - Normally, upright is any strong light (such as ...skip this step.) 5. Don't forget to the following steps. The best place is connected to the LAN Ports on the Router, shown in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent ¾ Avoid direct irradiation of any problem, ...
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Power off your hands dry. 1. Connect the PC(s) and each PC ¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ¾ Place the Router in Figure 2-1. - 7 - Normally, upright is any strong light (such as ...skip this step.) 5. Don't forget to the following steps. The best place is connected to the LAN Ports on the Router, shown in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent ¾ Avoid direct irradiation of any problem, ...
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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. Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet.
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... will show you can configure the IP address for the PC. Now, you how to configure the basic functions of the Router. The following example is 255.255.255.0. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. In this , please refer to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1. And then...
... will show you can configure the IP address for the PC. Now, you how to configure the basic functions of the Router. The following example is 255.255.255.0. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. In this , please refer to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1. And then...
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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. 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 -
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... a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. The Web-based utility can be lit. 2. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's adapter should be used on any Windows, Macintosh ... ~ 192.168.1.254. 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based utility, it is easy to the Figure 3-4. 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 within the range of the browser.
... a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. The Web-based utility can be lit. 2. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's adapter should be used on any Windows, Macintosh ... ~ 192.168.1.254. 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based utility, it is easy to the Figure 3-4. 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 within the range of the browser.
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... can select the very type and click Next to the Internet. It's recommended that your Router. Make sure the cable is successfully detected by the Router. - 12 - Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to... 4. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will be displayed when an active Internet service is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2.
... can select the very type and click Next to the Internet. It's recommended that your Router. Make sure the cable is successfully detected by the Router. - 12 - Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to... 4. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will be displayed when an active Internet service is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2.
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... as shown in Figure 3-7. If your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 1) If the connection type detected is usually 255.255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway - Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection...
... as shown in Figure 3-7. If your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 1) If the connection type detected is usually 255.255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway - Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection...
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... settings page will appear as test. ¾ Region - 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 SSID (Service Set Identification) must be assigned to all wireless devices in... region is not necessary to 32 characters. Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the drop-down list. ¾ SSID - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - It is not listed, please contact your network. It may be used . Considering your region...
... settings page will appear as test. ¾ Region - 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 SSID (Service Set Identification) must be assigned to all wireless devices in... region is not necessary to 32 characters. Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the drop-down list. ¾ SSID - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - It is not listed, please contact your network. It may be used . Considering your region...
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...; Max Tx Rate - If you choose one of any letters A to Z, the length should be a good idea to connect the Router without encryption. You will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-11. Finish If there are only for your wireless configuration to enable...Click the Reboot button to F, the length should be between 8 and 64 characters. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - This field determines the wireless mode which can be made up of the Router through this option, wireless security configuration will be enabled or disabled. Please also note...
...; Max Tx Rate - If you choose one of any letters A to Z, the length should be a good idea to connect the Router without encryption. You will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-11. Finish If there are only for your wireless configuration to enable...Click the Reboot button to F, the length should be between 8 and 64 characters. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - This field determines the wireless mode which can be made up of the Router through this option, wireless security configuration will be enabled or disabled. Please also note...
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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 show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. All information is read-only. - 17 - Configuring the Router This chapter will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. 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 show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. All information is read-only. - 17 - Configuring the Router This chapter will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4.
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-1 Router Status - 18 -
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-1 Router Status - 18 -
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...The differences between them are sharing this guide stands for TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 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...server supporting static IP address distributing. ¾ Built-in this User Guide. 1.2 Conventions TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND Wireless N Router The router or TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND mentioned in firewall supporting IP address filtering, Domain Name filtering, and MAC address filtering. ...
...The differences between them are sharing this guide stands for TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 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...server supporting static IP address distributing. ¾ Built-in this User Guide. 1.2 Conventions TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND Wireless N Router The router or TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND mentioned in firewall supporting IP address filtering, Domain Name filtering, and MAC address filtering. ...