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... satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. 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 product is in conformity with...
... satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. 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 product is in conformity with...
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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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... function. The performance of the Router The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. PSK, WPA- Flexible Access Control The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so...can establish restricted access policies for choosing the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of this guide to 300Mbps wireless connection with all the Router's functions. - 3 - Incredible Speed The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to know all...
... function. The performance of the Router The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. PSK, WPA- Flexible Access Control The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so...can establish restricted access policies for choosing the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of this guide to 300Mbps wireless connection with all the Router's functions. - 3 - Incredible Speed The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to know all...
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...a wireless data rate 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 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-Negotiation...
...a wireless data rate 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 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-Negotiation...
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... has been successfully added to the corresponding port. On There is a device linked to the corresponding port but there is no device linked to the On network by QSS function. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description - 5 - 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...
... has been successfully added to the corresponding port. On There is a device linked to the corresponding port but there is no device linked to the On network by QSS function. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description - 5 - 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...
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...page in the Router's Web-based Utility. 2) Use the Factory Default Reset button: With the Router powered on the rear panel (View 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 for about 5 seconds...190; 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 , 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 power adapter.
...page in the Router's Web-based Utility. 2) Use the Factory Default Reset button: With the Router powered on the rear panel (View 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 for about 5 seconds...190; 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 , 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 power adapter.
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... to pull out the power plug and keep your PC is a good direction. 4. Don't forget to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2.
... to pull out the power plug and keep your PC is a good direction. 4. Don't forget to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2.
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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. Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7.
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. Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7.
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... Configuration The default IP address of the Router. Now, you how to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. And then you can be changed as you need instructions as to how to do this , please refer to the LAN... ports of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 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...
... Configuration The default IP address of the Router. Now, you how to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. And then you can be changed as you need instructions as to how to do this , please refer to the LAN... ports of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 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...
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Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? - 10 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. 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.
Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? - 10 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. 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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... button or press the Enter key. Figure 3-4 Login Windows - 11 - Figure 3-3 Log in the address field 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... be within the range of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router.
... button or press the Enter key. Figure 3-4 Login Windows - 11 - Figure 3-3 Log in the address field 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... be within the range of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router.
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Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. If you select Auto-Detect, the Router will automatically detect the connection type your Router. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish ...
Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. If you select Auto-Detect, the Router will automatically detect the connection type your Router. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish ...
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... 3-9. Enter the IP address into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into this process, please contact your ISP. 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. Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - PPPoE ¾ User...
... 3-9. Enter the IP address into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into this process, please contact your ISP. 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. Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - PPPoE ¾ User...
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... to 32 characters. It is set to continue, the Wireless settings page will be used . The same name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of those specified in your network. For example, TEST is case-sensitive. This field determines which operating... ¾ Wireless Radio - Enter a value of the Router can be used . Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - It may be illegal to all wireless devices in this field. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5.
... to 32 characters. It is set to continue, the Wireless settings page will be used . The same name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of those specified in your network. For example, TEST is case-sensitive. This field determines which operating... ¾ Wireless Radio - Enter a value of the Router can be used . Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - It may be illegal to all wireless devices in this field. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5.
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... button to write down list. For Hexadecimal, the key can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - You can be enabled or disabled. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - For advanced settings, please refer to 9 and any channel width from the drop-down the key and all related wireless...
... button to write down list. For Hexadecimal, the key can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - You can be enabled or disabled. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - For advanced settings, please refer to 9 and any channel width from the drop-down the key and all related wireless...
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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 - Finish - 16 -
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4. All information is read-only. - 17 - 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.
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4. All information is read-only. - 17 - 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.
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... to the existing network manually by QSS, you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by generating a new PIN. ¾ Add device - 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 screen (shown in the label or...
... to the existing network manually by QSS, you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by generating a new PIN. ¾ Add device - 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 screen (shown in the label or...