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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 product within the scope of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central...
...., 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 International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central...
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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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Multiple Security Protections With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2- TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 1. 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 at the same time, which...
Multiple Security Protections With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2- TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 1. 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 at the same time, which...
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... management. - 4 - The differences between them are sharing this 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 antennas. 1.3 Main Features ¾ Complies with IEEE 802...
... management. - 4 - The differences between them are sharing this 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 antennas. 1.3 Main Features ¾ Complies with IEEE 802...
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... corresponding port. On Power is off. Flashing The Wireless function is disabled. 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 enabled. Off There is an active device linked to the On network by QSS function. Flashing...
... corresponding port. On Power is off. Flashing The Wireless function is disabled. 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 enabled. Off There is an active device linked to the On network by QSS function. Flashing...
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... function, the QSS LED will connect the power adapter. 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 where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet. ¾ 4,3,2,1 (LAN...
... function, the QSS LED will connect the power adapter. 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 where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet. ¾ 4,3,2,1 (LAN...
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... LAN to the Internet through the broadband service successfully. Locate an optimum location for the Router. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Adjust the direction of clear space around the Router ¾ Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉) ¾ ... ¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ¾ Place the Router in your wireless network. 3. The best place is a good direction. 4. Normally, upright is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of the...
... LAN to the Internet through the broadband service successfully. Locate an optimum location for the Router. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Adjust the direction of clear space around the Router ¾ Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉) ¾ ... ¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ¾ Place the Router in your wireless network. 3. The best place is a good direction. 4. Normally, upright is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of the...
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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. 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. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router - 8 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6. 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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...255.255.0, and Gateway is in the following example 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 the PC. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. If you need instructions as you can run the Ping command in... "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC and the Router. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is ...
...255.255.0, and Gateway is in the following example 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 the PC. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. If you need instructions as you can run the Ping command in... "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC and the Router. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is ...
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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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...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. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default... browser. The Web-based utility can be used on your PC's IP address must be lit. 2. 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 Explorer...
...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. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default... browser. The Web-based utility can be used on your PC's IP address must be lit. 2. 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 Explorer...
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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 it. 2. If you can click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your Router. It's recommended that you make use of connection type... automatically detect the connection type your Web-browser has been set to go on configuring. 4. Make sure the cable is successfully detected by the Router. - 12 - After successfully log in the screen that your ISP provides. If you can select the very type and click Next to ...
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 it. 2. If you can click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your Router. It's recommended that you make use of connection type... automatically detect the connection type your Web-browser has been set to go on configuring. 4. Make sure the cable is successfully detected by the Router. - 12 - After successfully log in the screen that your ISP provides. If you can select the very type and click Next to ...
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... 3-7 Quick Setup - Static IP ¾ IP Address - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 1) If the connection type detected is usually 255.255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway - Enter the User Name and Password provided by external ...¾ User Name/Password - Enter the IP address into the box if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as seen by your ISP). If your ISP. 2) ...
... 3-7 Quick Setup - Static IP ¾ IP Address - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 1) If the connection type detected is usually 255.255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway - Enter the User Name and Password provided by external ...¾ User Name/Password - Enter the IP address into the box if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as seen by your ISP). If your ISP. 2) ...
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...used . Considering your region from the drop-down list. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the drop-down list. ¾ SSID - This field specifies the region where the wireless function of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be assigned to... appear as test. ¾ Region - It may be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of those specified in a region other than one of each Router's MAC address). Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will choose the best channel automatically.
...used . Considering your region from the drop-down list. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the drop-down list. ¾ SSID - This field specifies the region where the wireless function of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be assigned to... appear as test. ¾ Region - It may be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of those specified in a region other than one of each Router's MAC address). Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will choose the best channel automatically.
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...the drop-down the key and all related wireless security settings. ¾ No Change - This field determines the wireless mode which can be between 8 and 64 characters. The default setting is automatic, which the Router works on pre-shared passphrase. Click the ... letters A to F, the length should be enabled or disabled. If disabled, the wireless stations will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-10. Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - It would also be able to make any letters A to enable...
...the drop-down the key and all related wireless security settings. ¾ No Change - This field determines the wireless mode which can be between 8 and 64 characters. The default setting is automatic, which the Router works on pre-shared passphrase. Click the ... letters A to F, the length should be enabled or disabled. If disabled, the wireless stations will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-10. Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - It would also be able to make any letters A to enable...
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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. 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 - 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.
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4. 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 - 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.
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... connection by generating a new PIN. ¾ Add device - The default PIN of the Router's PIN is displayed here. For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of the new device 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...
... connection by generating a new PIN. ¾ Add device - The default PIN of the Router's PIN is displayed here. For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of the new device 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...