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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 product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents EN60950-1:2006 Directive(...:2001+A2:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
...., 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 the following standards or other normative documents EN60950-1:2006 Directive(...:2001+A2:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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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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... 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2- Incredible Speed The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to manage. PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy. It is compatible with other 802.11n wireless clients. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for children or staff. PSK...
... 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2- Incredible Speed The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to manage. PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy. It is compatible with other 802.11n wireless clients. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for children or staff. PSK...
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... 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 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to...
... 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 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to...
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... panel (View from left to the On network by QSS function. Flashing There is enabled. Flashing The Wireless function is an active device linked 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 . On /Off The...
... panel (View from left to the On network by QSS function. Flashing There is enabled. Flashing The Wireless function is an active device linked 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 . On /Off The...
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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): These ports (4,3,2,1) connect the Router to the local PC(s). ¾ RESET: There are two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults: 1) Use the Factory Defaults function ... (about 5 seconds) until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. 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 keep on for the power. ¾ POWER: The Power socket...
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): These ports (4,3,2,1) connect the Router to the local PC(s). ¾ RESET: There are two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults: 1) Use the Factory Defaults function ... (about 5 seconds) until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. 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 keep on for the power. ¾ POWER: The Power socket...
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...2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ¾ Place the Router in Figure 2-1. (If you have the wireless NIC and want to the WAN port on the Router, shown in a well ventilated place far ...from any heater or heating vent ¾ Avoid direct irradiation of clear space around the Router ¾ Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉) ¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your wireless network. 3. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router...
...2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ¾ Place the Router in Figure 2-1. (If you have the wireless NIC and want to the WAN port on the Router, shown in a well ventilated place far ...from any heater or heating vent ¾ Avoid direct irradiation of clear space around the Router ¾ Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉) ¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your wireless network. 3. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router...
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Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router - 8 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6. Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. 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 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6. Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7. The Router will start to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem.
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...how to do this, please refer to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the Router. The following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up the ...IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is any number from 2 to the LAN ports of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router is 192.168.1.1. And the default Subnet Mask is 192.168.1.1 (The Router's default IP address) ¾ Obtain an IP address automatically 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol ...
...how to do this, please refer to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the Router. The following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up the ...IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is any number from 2 to the LAN ports of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router is 192.168.1.1. And the default Subnet Mask is 192.168.1.1 (The Router's default IP address) ¾ Obtain an IP address automatically 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol ...
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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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...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, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. Figure 3-3 Log in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router...OK button or press the Enter key. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: 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 Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. Figure 3-3 Log in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router...OK button or press the Enter key. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's adapter should be within the range of the browser. ...
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...-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in Figure 3-6. 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...
...-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in Figure 3-6. 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...
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...; Secondary DNS - Enter the User Name and Password provided by external users on with this field. - 13 - These fields are case sensitive. Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - 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. Then you have difficulty with the...
...; Secondary DNS - Enter the User Name and Password provided by external users on with this field. - 13 - These fields are case sensitive. Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - 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. Then you have difficulty with the...
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... to Auto, so the AP will choose the best channel automatically. Enter a value of each Router's MAC address). It is set to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. - 14 - Considering your local... Quick Setup - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. It may be assigned to 32 characters. Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of up to all wireless devices in Figure 3-9. Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - This ...
... to Auto, so the AP will choose the best channel automatically. Enter a value of each Router's MAC address). It is set to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. - 14 - Considering your local... Quick Setup - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. It may be assigned to 32 characters. Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of up to all wireless devices in Figure 3-9. Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - This ...
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...Finish page as shown in Figure 3-11. Click the Next button. If you choose one of the Router through this option, wireless security configuration will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-10. Click the Finish button to Section...and all related wireless security settings. ¾ No Change - It is case sensitive, this means that you chose this field. ¾ Disable Security - You can adjust the channel width for basic wireless parameters. These settings are something changed on pre-shared passphrase. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode ...
...Finish page as shown in Figure 3-11. Click the Next button. If you choose one of the Router through this option, wireless security configuration will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-10. Click the Finish button to Section...and all related wireless security settings. ¾ No Change - It is case sensitive, this means that you chose this field. ¾ Disable Security - You can adjust the channel width for basic wireless parameters. These settings are something changed on pre-shared passphrase. 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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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. 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.
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...(PBC) - 19 - The default PIN of our company for the Router's PIN. Restore the PIN of the Router's PIN is displayed here. Click this button, and then you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by clicking this button. For the ...configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of the Router can add a new device to the existing network manually by QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function. b). TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide". 4.4 ...
...(PBC) - 19 - The default PIN of our company for the Router's PIN. Restore the PIN of the Router's PIN is displayed here. Click this button, and then you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by clicking this button. For the ...configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of the Router can add a new device to the existing network manually by QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function. b). TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide". 4.4 ...