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... and communication technology equipment- R. China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. 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 products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to...
... and communication technology equipment- R. China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. 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 products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to...
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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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... remote management function. Powered by step in real time with all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can fully meet the need of this 802.11n wireless Router will give you for children or staff. Multiple Security Protections With...
... remote management function. Powered by step in real time with all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can fully meet the need of this 802.11n wireless Router will give you for children or staff. Multiple Security Protections With...
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... firmware upgrade and Web management. - 4 - 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...
... firmware upgrade and Web management. - 4 - 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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... the corresponding port but there is an active device linked to the network by QSS function. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description - 5 - On /Off The Router has a system error. Flashing The Wireless function is off. 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 . Name...
... the corresponding port but there is an active device linked to the network by QSS function. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description - 5 - On /Off The Router has a system error. Flashing The Wireless function is off. 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 . Name...
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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 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 located on , use a pin ... from left to press and hold the Reset button (about 5 seconds) until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: After a device is where you will keep on for the power. ¾ POWER: The Power socket is successfully ...
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 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 located on , use a pin ... from left to press and hold the Reset button (about 5 seconds) until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: After a device is where you will keep on for the power. ¾ POWER: The Power socket is successfully ...
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... antenna. Locate an optimum location for the Router. Adjust the direction 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 Chapter 2. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to...
... antenna. Locate an optimum location for the Router. Adjust the direction 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 Chapter 2. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to...
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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. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router - 8 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7.
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. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router - 8 - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 6. Connect the power adapter to work automatically. 7.
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...instructions as to how to do this , please refer to the LAN ports of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router is in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC and the Router has been established well. - 9 - And then you can configure the IP address for... of 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. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter. ¾ If the result displayed is 255.255.255.0. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. ...
...instructions as to how to do this , please refer to the LAN ports of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router is in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC and the Router has been established well. - 9 - And then you can configure the IP address for... of 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. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter. ¾ If the result displayed is 255.255.255.0. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. ...
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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. 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.
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...configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address 192.168.1.1 in the address field 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 ...Login Windows - 11 - Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. The Web-based utility can be used on your PC's IP address must be lit. 2. Enter admin...
...configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address 192.168.1.1 in the address field 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 ...Login Windows - 11 - Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. The Web-based utility can be used on your PC's IP address must be lit. 2. Enter admin...
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... provides, you can select the very type and click Next to finish it means that your Web-browser has been set to quickly configure your Router. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. After successfully log in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and...
... provides, you can select the very type and click Next to finish it means that your Web-browser has been set to quickly configure your Router. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. After successfully log in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and...
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... as shown in Figure 3-7. Enter the User Name and Password provided by external users on the Internet (including your ISP). PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - 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.
... as shown in Figure 3-7. Enter the User Name and Password provided by external users on the Internet (including your ISP). PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - 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.
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... example, TEST is case-sensitive. This field determines which operating frequency will 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). TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the drop-down list. ¾ SSID - If your country...
... example, TEST is case-sensitive. This field determines which operating frequency will 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). TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router 5. Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the drop-down list. ¾ SSID - If your country...
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... of any letters A to make any channel width from the drop-down the key and all related wireless security settings. ¾ No Change - If you don't make your clients automatically. ¾ Max Tx Rate - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - For advanced settings, please refer to finish the Quick Setup. Click the Next button...
... of any letters A to make any channel width from the drop-down the key and all related wireless security settings. ¾ No Change - If you don't make your clients automatically. ¾ Max Tx Rate - TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Mode - For advanced settings, please refer to finish the Quick Setup. Click the Next button...
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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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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 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.
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 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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... of our company for example. Figure 4-2 QSS ¾ QSS Status - I. a). The current value of the Router can ensure the network security by QSS, you will guide you can get a new random value for the Router's PIN. 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...
... of our company for example. Figure 4-2 QSS ¾ QSS Status - I. a). The current value of the Router can ensure the network security by QSS, you will guide you can get a new random value for the Router's PIN. 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...