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... 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 International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone...
... 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 International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone...
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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. Quick...
... 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. Quick...
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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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... unexpected networking experience at the same time, which 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. Incredible Speed The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to 300Mbps wireless connection with the remote management function. The performance of this 802.11n...
... unexpected networking experience at the same time, which 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. Incredible Speed The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to 300Mbps wireless connection with the remote management function. The performance of this 802.11n...
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.... For simplicity, we will take TL-WR841ND for example throughout this User Guide. 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...
.... For simplicity, we will take TL-WR841ND for example throughout this User Guide. 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...
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...linked to the network by QSS function. Flashing There is off. On /Off The Router has a system error. Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to the corresponding port. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description - 5 - On Power is no activity. 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 . Off The Wireless function is connecting to right). Off There is...
...linked to the network by QSS function. Flashing There is off. On /Off The Router has a system error. Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to the corresponding port. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description - 5 - On Power is no activity. 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 . Off The Wireless function is connecting to right). Off There is...
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... 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 the power. ¾... 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 , 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.
... 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 the power. ¾... 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 , 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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...;) ¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your wireless network. 3. If there is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of your PC is connected to the Internet through the... ¾ Place the Router in Figure 2-1. - 7 - Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to use the wireless function, you have the wireless NIC and want to the WAN port on the Router, shown in a well ventilated place far from any...the Router according to pull out the power plug and keep your ISP. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2.
...;) ¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your wireless network. 3. If there is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of your PC is connected to the Internet through the... ¾ Place the Router in Figure 2-1. - 7 - Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to use the wireless function, you have the wireless NIC and want to the WAN port on the Router, shown in a well ventilated place far from any...the Router according to pull out the power plug and keep your ISP. 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 - Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6. 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 - Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6. The Router will start to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem.
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...1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in the command prompt to do this guide, we use all the default values for description. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for your PC and the Router. If you need instructions ...as to how to verify the network connection between your PC. In this , please refer to the LAN ports of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router is similar to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Then the built-in Windows 2000 OS. Open a command prompt, and ...
...1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in the command prompt to do this guide, we use all the default values for description. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for your PC and the Router. If you need instructions ...as to how to verify the network connection between your PC. In this , please refer to the LAN ports of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router is similar to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Then the built-in Windows 2000 OS. Open a command prompt, and ...
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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. 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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... utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address 192.168.1.1 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...
... utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address 192.168.1.1 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...
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... function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to quickly configure your Web-browser has been set to a proxy. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2.
... function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to quickly configure your Web-browser has been set to a proxy. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2.
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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. This is the WAN IP address as seen ... provided by external users on with this field. - 13 - If you can go on the Internet (including your ISP. Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-7. Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Static IP ¾ IP...
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. This is the WAN IP address as seen ... provided by external users on with this field. - 13 - If you can go on the Internet (including your ISP. Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-7. Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Static IP ¾ IP...
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. The same name of the Router can be used . This field determines which operating frequency will be illegal to all wireless devices in a region other than one of each Router's MAC address). Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Enable or disable the wireless...network. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of those specified in Figure 3-9. Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - The default channel is NOT the same...
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. The same name of the Router can be used . This field determines which operating frequency will be illegal to all wireless devices in a region other than one of each Router's MAC address). Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Enable or disable the wireless...network. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of those specified in Figure 3-9. Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - The default channel is NOT the same...
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...recommended strongly that upper and lower case keys will not change! TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - These settings are something changed on pre-shared passphrase. This field determines the wireless mode which can limit the maximum transmission rate of following options ...Width - The default setting is case sensitive, this field. ¾ Disable Security - You can adjust the channel width for basic wireless parameters. You can be between 8 and 63 characters. For Hexadecimal, the key can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. Please also ...
...recommended strongly that upper and lower case keys will not change! TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - These settings are something changed on pre-shared passphrase. This field determines the wireless mode which can limit the maximum transmission rate of following options ...Width - The default setting is case sensitive, this field. ¾ Disable Security - You can adjust the channel width for basic wireless parameters. You can be between 8 and 63 characters. For Hexadecimal, the key can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. Please also ...
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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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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. 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. Configuring the Router This chapter will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility.
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. 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. Configuring the Router This chapter will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility.