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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. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone...
...., 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. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone...
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... Rear Panel 5 Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 6 2.1 System Requirements 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router 6 Chapter 3. Configuring the 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...
... Rear Panel 5 Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 6 2.1 System Requirements 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router 6 Chapter 3. Configuring the 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...
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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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... as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy. Quick Setup Wizard is also compatible with other 802.11n wireless clients. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for handling multiple data streams at speed 650% faster than 802.11g. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so...
... as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy. Quick Setup Wizard is also compatible with other 802.11n wireless clients. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for handling multiple data streams at speed 650% faster than 802.11g. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so...
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...; Supports firmware upgrade and Web management. - 4 - The differences between them 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...
...; Supports firmware upgrade and Web management. - 4 - The differences between them 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...
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...Router is no device linked to the network by QSS function. Flashing The Wireless function is disabled. Slow Flash A wireless device is connecting to the corresponding port. On Power is an active device linked to the network by QSS function. Off The Wireless function is enabled. Quick Flash A wireless... to the On network by QSS function. A wireless device has been successfully added to right). 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 ...
...Router is no device linked to the network by QSS function. Flashing The Wireless function is disabled. Slow Flash A wireless device is connecting to the corresponding port. On Power is an active device linked to the network by QSS function. Off The Wireless function is enabled. Quick Flash A wireless... to the On network by QSS function. A wireless device has been successfully added to right). 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 ...
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Please use a pin to its factory default settings. ¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data. - 6 - And then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to press and hold the Reset button (about 5 minutes and then turn off. 1.4.2 The ... 2) Use the Factory Default Reset button: With the Router powered 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. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: After a device is successfully added to ...
Please use a pin to its factory default settings. ¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data. - 6 - And then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to press and hold the Reset button (about 5 minutes and then turn off. 1.4.2 The ... 2) Use the Factory Default Reset button: With the Router powered 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. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: After a device is successfully added to ...
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... to pull out the power plug and keep your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. Adjust the direction of your LAN to the following steps. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Power off your hands dry. 1. Normally, upright is any strong light (such... as sunlight) ¾ Keep at the center of the antenna. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access...
... to pull out the power plug and keep your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. Adjust the direction of your LAN to the following steps. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Power off your hands dry. 1. Normally, upright is any strong light (such... as sunlight) ¾ Keep at the center of the antenna. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access...
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Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. The Router will start to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router - 8 - Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7.
Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. The Router will start to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router - 8 - Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7.
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... up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC in the following example is in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of your PC. Quick Installation Guide This chapter.... Now, you desire. In this , please refer to configure the basic functions of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router is any number from 2 to verify the network connection between your PC and the Router. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is 192.168.1.1. Open a command prompt...
... up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC in the following example is in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of your PC. Quick Installation Guide This chapter.... Now, you desire. In this , please refer to configure the basic functions of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router is any number from 2 to verify the network connection between your PC and the Router. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is 192.168.1.1. Open a command prompt...
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Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed is failed. Is the connection between your PC and the Router is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means 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 failed. Is the connection between your PC and the Router is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means 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.
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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 configure and manage the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is ...the range of the browser. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address 192.168.1.1 in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the Figure 3-4. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. ...
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to configure and manage the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is ...the range of the browser. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address 192.168.1.1 in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the Figure 3-4. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. ...
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...plugged into the WAN port before detection. If you can click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your Router. Make sure the cable is successfully detected by the Router. - 12 - If you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. It's recommended that ...connection type your ISP provides, you select Auto-Detect, the Router will automatically detect the connection type your Web-browser has been set to finish it means that your ISP provides. After successfully log in Figure 3-6. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, ...
...plugged into the WAN port before detection. If you can click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your Router. Make sure the cable is successfully detected by the Router. - 12 - If you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. It's recommended that ...connection type your ISP provides, you select Auto-Detect, the Router will automatically detect the connection type your Web-browser has been set to finish it means that your ISP provides. After successfully log in Figure 3-6. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, ...
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... address as shown in Figure 3-7. The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 1) If the connection type detected is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as seen by your ISP. Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - Figure 3-8 Quick Setup ...ISP). Enter the DNS Server IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is usually 255.255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway -
... address as shown in Figure 3-7. The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 1) If the connection type detected is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as seen by your ISP. Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - Figure 3-8 Quick Setup ...ISP). Enter the DNS Server IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is usually 255.255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway -
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the drop-down list. ¾ SSID - Considering your wireless network security, the default SSID is NOT the same as shown in Figure 3-9. For example, TEST is set to change the wireless channel unless you notice .... This field determines which operating frequency will be illegal to continue, the Wireless settings page will choose the best channel automatically. It may be used . It is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of SSID (Service Set ...
TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the drop-down list. ¾ SSID - Considering your wireless network security, the default SSID is NOT the same as shown in Figure 3-9. For example, TEST is set to change the wireless channel unless you notice .... This field determines which operating frequency will be illegal to continue, the Wireless settings page will choose the best channel automatically. It may be used . It is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of SSID (Service Set ...
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... the Next button. For Hexadecimal, the key can limit the maximum transmission rate of any numbers 0 to enable security. ¾ WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - It would also be a good idea to F, the length should be made up of following options to 9 and any changes on the...
... the Next button. For Hexadecimal, the key can limit the maximum transmission rate of any numbers 0 to enable security. ¾ WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - It would also be a good idea to F, the length should be made up of following options to 9 and any changes on the...
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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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Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. 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. 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.
Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. 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. 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.