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TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Rev: 1.0.0 1910010537
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...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 Multi-Function Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-WR842ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to...or other normative documents EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009 Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. R.
...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 Multi-Function Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-WR842ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to...or other normative documents EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009 Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. R.
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CONTENTS Package Contents...1 Chapter 1. Configuring the Router 19 4.1 Login ...19 4.2 Status ...19 4.3 Quick Setup...20 4.4 WPS ...21 4.5 Network ...23 4.5.1 WAN ...23...4.7 DHCP ...46 4.7.1 DHCP Settings 46 - Introduction 2 1.1 Overview of the Router 2 1.2 Conventions ...3 1.3 Main Features ...3 1.4 Panel Layout ...4 1.4.1 The Front Panel 4 1.4.2 The Rear Panel 5 Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 7 2.1 System Requirements 7 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 7 2.3 Connecting the Router 7 Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide 9 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 9 3.2 Quick ...
CONTENTS Package Contents...1 Chapter 1. Configuring the Router 19 4.1 Login ...19 4.2 Status ...19 4.3 Quick Setup...20 4.4 WPS ...21 4.5 Network ...23 4.5.1 WAN ...23...4.7 DHCP ...46 4.7.1 DHCP Settings 46 - Introduction 2 1.1 Overview of the Router 2 1.2 Conventions ...3 1.3 Main Features ...3 1.4 Panel Layout ...4 1.4.1 The Front Panel 4 1.4.2 The Rear Panel 5 Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 7 2.1 System Requirements 7 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 7 2.3 Connecting the Router 7 Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide 9 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 9 3.2 Quick ...
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TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ DC Power Adapter for TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function 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 your distributor. - 1 -
TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ DC Power Adapter for TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function 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 your distributor. - 1 -
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... at speed much faster than 802.11g. PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy. Quick Setup Wizard is compatible with other 802.11n wireless clients. Powered... ideal for choosing the TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of this user guide. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Chapter 1. The performance of the Router The TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. It...
... at speed much faster than 802.11g. PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy. Quick Setup Wizard is compatible with other 802.11n wireless clients. Powered... ideal for choosing the TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of this user guide. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Chapter 1. The performance of the Router The TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. It...
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TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR842ND mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router without any explanation. 1.3 Main Features ¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to 450Mbps. ¾ One 10/100M Auto-...
TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR842ND mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router without any explanation. 1.3 Main Features ¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to 450Mbps. ¾ One 10/100M Auto-...
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... a system error. Flashing The wireless function is disabled. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to the network by WPS function. On There is a device linked to the corresponding port but there is no...
... a system error. Flashing The wireless function is disabled. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to the network by WPS function. On There is a device linked to the corresponding port but there is no...
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... Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults: 1) Use the Factory Defaults function on "System Tools → Factory Defaults" page in the Router's Web-based Utility. - 5 - TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ) Note: After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the...
... Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults: 1) Use the Factory Defaults function on "System Tools → Factory Defaults" page in the Router's Web-based Utility. - 5 - TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ) Note: After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the...
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TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 2) Use the Factory Default WPS/RESET button: With the Router powered on, use a pin to enable or disable Wi-Fi. ¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data. - 6 - And then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to its factory default settings. ¾ WIFI ON/OFF: Press this button to press and hold the WPS/RESET button (approximately 8 seconds) until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash.
TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 2) Use the Factory Default WPS/RESET button: With the Router powered on, use a pin to enable or disable Wi-Fi. ¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data. - 6 - And then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to its factory default settings. ¾ WIFI ON/OFF: Press this button to press and hold the WPS/RESET button (approximately 8 seconds) until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash.
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...; Avoid direct irradiation of your wireless network. 3. Normally, upright is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of the antenna. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Chapter 2. The best place is a good direction. 4. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One DSL/Cable Modem that , please install the...
...; Avoid direct irradiation of your wireless network. 3. Normally, upright is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of the antenna. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Chapter 2. The best place is a good direction. 4. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One DSL/Cable Modem that , please install the...
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The Router will start to the Router with a matching cable. 6. Connect the power adapter 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 - 8 - ) Note: TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router If you want to use the Router to share files or printer, plug the USB storage device to the USB port or connect the printer to work automatically. 7.
The Router will start to the Router with a matching cable. 6. Connect the power adapter 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 - 8 - ) Note: TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router If you want to use the Router to share files or printer, plug the USB storage device to the USB port or connect the printer to work automatically. 7.
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... and then press Enter. ¾ If the result displayed is in DHCP server will show you how to configure the basic functions of the Router and then you can configure the IP address for your PC by the following example is similar to the LAN ports of your PC and... 255.255.255.0. These values can run the Ping command in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC and the Router. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Chapter 3. If you need instructions as you can be changed as to how to verify the network connection between your 300Mbps Multi-Function...
... and then press Enter. ¾ If the result displayed is in DHCP server will show you how to configure the basic functions of the Router and then you can configure the IP address for your PC by the following example is similar to the LAN ports of your PC and... 255.255.255.0. These values can run the Ping command in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC and the Router. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Chapter 3. If you need instructions as you can be changed as to how to verify the network connection between your 300Mbps Multi-Function...
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... as the USB - 10 - Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of the Router will automatically switch from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1 to on the Router and LEDs on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with your PC's adapter should...between your PC and the Router failed. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ If the result displayed is similar to configure and manage the 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router. Therefore, in order to verify the network connection between your PC and the Router, you link to avoid IP conflict.
... as the USB - 10 - Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of the Router will automatically switch from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1 to on the Router and LEDs on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with your PC's adapter should...between your PC and the Router failed. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ If the result displayed is similar to configure and manage the 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router. Therefore, in order to verify the network connection between your PC and the Router, you link to avoid IP conflict.
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... Explorer. 1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default domain name http://tplinklogin.net in lower case letters. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Settings interface may not be opened with some web browsers, it is strongly recommended that you can click the Quick Setup menu to...
... Explorer. 1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default domain name http://tplinklogin.net in lower case letters. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Settings interface may not be opened with some web browsers, it is strongly recommended that you can click the Quick Setup menu to...
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... configuration page will automatically detect the connection type your ISP provides, you can select the very type and click Next to the Internet. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Make sure the cable is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-6. Click Next, and then WAN...
... configuration page will automatically detect the connection type your ISP provides, you can select the very type and click Next to the Internet. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Make sure the cable is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-6. Click Next, and then WAN...
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... provided by your ISP. ¾ Confirm Password - z If you have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP. PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - Enter the password again to clone the MAC address of hardware for the first time via the cable/ADSL modem...
... provided by your ISP. ¾ Confirm Password - z If you have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP. PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - Enter the password again to clone the MAC address of hardware for the first time via the cable/ADSL modem...
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MAC Clone z If you visit and configure the Router from another computer, rather than the main computer, please select No, and then enter the main computer's MAC in the following figure） - 14 - Figure 3-... the main computer. 2. The MAC will be displayed under Physical Address.（shown in the field WAN MAC Address. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - MAC Clone ) Note: 1. To find the main computer's MAC, please go to Start > Run on your main computer, type in cmd and ...
MAC Clone z If you visit and configure the Router from another computer, rather than the main computer, please select No, and then enter the main computer's MAC in the following figure） - 14 - Figure 3-... the main computer. 2. The MAC will be displayed under Physical Address.（shown in the field WAN MAC Address. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - MAC Clone ) Note: 1. To find the main computer's MAC, please go to Start > Run on your main computer, type in cmd and ...
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... with the IP address you need to enter here. Enter the DNS Server IP address into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-11 Find MAC Address 3) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will provide you with the Gateway address...
... with the IP address you need to enter here. Enter the DNS Server IP address into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-11 Find MAC Address 3) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will provide you with the Gateway address...
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... Identification). Choose from the drop-down list to be illegal to 32 characters. It may be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of those specified in your network. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ Secondary DNS - Click Next to all wireless devices in this field. 5. If your country or...
... Identification). Choose from the drop-down list to be illegal to 32 characters. It may be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of those specified in your network. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ Secondary DNS - Click Next to all wireless devices in this field. 5. If your country or...
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.... It would also be made up of following options to write down list. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ Channel - Select only if all of your wireless clients are using a mix of the Router through this field. ¾ Disable Security - Select if you select auto, ... WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - You can be between 8 and 64 characters. For advanced settings, please refer to connect the Router without encryption. This field determines which the Router works on. 11b only - Select if all of any channel width from A to Z, the length should be used. The...
.... It would also be made up of following options to write down list. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ Channel - Select only if all of your wireless clients are using a mix of the Router through this field. ¾ Disable Security - Select if you select auto, ... WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - You can be between 8 and 64 characters. For advanced settings, please refer to connect the Router without encryption. This field determines which the Router works on. 11b only - Select if all of any channel width from A to Z, the length should be used. The...
