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..., No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. China 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 the...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.
..., No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. R. China 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 the...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.
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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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... of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Chapter 1. Powered by step in real time with virtually all the Router's functions. - 2 - Flexible Access Control The TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can fully meet the...
... of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Chapter 1. Powered by step in real time with virtually all the Router's functions. - 2 - Flexible Access Control The TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can fully meet the...
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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 .../AES encryption security. ¾ Up to 5 VPN tunnels enable remote VPN connections. ¾ Up to 4 SSIDs support multiple wireless networks with different SSIDs and passwords. ¾ Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet ...
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 .../AES encryption security. ¾ Up to 5 VPN tunnels enable remote VPN connections. ¾ Up to 4 SSIDs support multiple wireless networks with different SSIDs and passwords. ¾ Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet ...
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... into the USB port. Off No storage device or printer 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. Flashing There is no device linked to the corresponding port.
... into the USB port. Off No storage device or printer 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. Flashing There is no device linked to the corresponding port.
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Please use the power adapter provided with this TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router. ¾ WAN: This port is where you will connect the power adapter. There are located on "System Tools → Factory Defaults" page in the Router's Web-based Utility. - 5 - Press and hold this ...The USB port connects to a USB storage device or a USB printer. ¾ WPS/RESET: Press this button to reset the Router. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ) Note: After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep on for more than ...
Please use the power adapter provided with this TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router. ¾ WAN: This port is where you will connect the power adapter. There are located on "System Tools → Factory Defaults" page in the Router's Web-based Utility. - 5 - Press and hold this ...The USB port connects to a USB storage device or a USB printer. ¾ WPS/RESET: Press this button to reset the Router. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ) Note: After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep on for more than ...
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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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...to the LAN Ports on the Router, shown in your wireless network. 3. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is connected directly to the Internet port on the Router, shown in a well ventilated ...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 ISP. If there is a good direction. 4. Don't forget to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router...
...to the LAN Ports on the Router, shown in your wireless network. 3. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is connected directly to the Internet port on the Router, shown in a well ventilated ...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 ISP. If there is a good direction. 4. Don't forget to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router...
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) 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. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation - 8 - Connect the power adapter to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. The Router will start to the Router with a matching cable. 6. Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet.
) 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. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation - 8 - Connect the power adapter to the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. The Router will start to the Router with a matching cable. 6. Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet.
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...for your PC by the following example is 255.255.255.0. Now, you how to verify the network connection between your 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default domain name of Ping command - 9 - Then the built-in...PC. 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. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for description. The following method: Set up the TCP/...
...for your PC by the following example is 255.255.255.0. Now, you how to verify the network connection between your 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default domain name of Ping command - 9 - Then the built-in...PC. 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. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for description. The following method: Set up the TCP/...
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....0.1, your PC's IP address must be lit. 2. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ If the result displayed is similar to Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router, you link to on the Router and LEDs on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with your router is 192.168.0.x, the default LAN IP...
....0.1, your PC's IP address must be lit. 2. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ If the result displayed is similar to Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router, you link to on the Router and LEDs on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with your router is 192.168.0.x, the default LAN IP...
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...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 . 2. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN ...Settings, in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to a proxy. Figure 3-4 Login Windows ) Note: If the above screen ...
...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 . 2. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN ...Settings, in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to a proxy. Figure 3-4 Login Windows ) Note: If the above screen ...
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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 3-7. - 12 - If you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. The appropriate configuration page will be displayed when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the Router... make use of connection type your ISP provides. Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP...
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 3-7. - 12 - If you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. The appropriate configuration page will be displayed when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the Router... make use of connection type your ISP provides. Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP...
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...necessary to clone the MAC address of the computer to share the Internet, the ISP may not recognize the new MAC address of the router and will not offer the Internet connection any more. z If you are case-sensitive. If you have difficulty with this process, please... your ISP. Some ISPs will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. These fields are visiting the Router from the main computer, please select Yes, and then click Clone MAC Address. - 13 - TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - Enter the password again to a unique piece of your ISP. ¾ ...
...necessary to clone the MAC address of the computer to share the Internet, the ISP may not recognize the new MAC address of the router and will not offer the Internet connection any more. z If you are case-sensitive. If you have difficulty with this process, please... your ISP. Some ISPs will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. These fields are visiting the Router from the main computer, please select Yes, and then click Clone MAC Address. - 13 - TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - Enter the password again to a unique piece of your ISP. ¾ ...
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At the command prompt, enter ipconfig/all and press Enter. It's strongly recommended that you are visiting the Router from the main computer. 2. The MAC will be displayed under Physical Address.(shown in cmd and press Enter. To find the main ...) - 14 - MAC Clone ) Note: 1. 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 field WAN MAC Address. Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup -
At the command prompt, enter ipconfig/all and press Enter. It's strongly recommended that you are visiting the Router from the main computer. 2. The MAC will be displayed under Physical Address.(shown in cmd and press Enter. To find the main ...) - 14 - MAC Clone ) Note: 1. 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 field WAN MAC Address. Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup -
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... seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP). 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 used for the WAN IP address. Static IP ¾ IP Address - Enter...
... seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP). 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 used for the WAN IP address. Static IP ¾ IP Address - Enter...
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...law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection option. - 16 - It may be used. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ Secondary DNS - Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - This value is not listed, please contact your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into this...to enable or disable the wireless radio. ¾ Wireless Network Name - Choose from the drop-down list to all wireless devices in Figure 3-13. Select your network. Enter a value of each Router's MAC address). The same name must be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the ...
...law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection option. - 16 - It may be used. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ Secondary DNS - Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - This value is not listed, please contact your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into this...to enable or disable the wireless radio. ¾ Wireless Network Name - Choose from the drop-down list to all wireless devices in Figure 3-13. Select your network. Enter a value of each Router's MAC address). The same name must be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the ...
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... notice interference problems with another nearby access point. Select WPA based on the Wireless page, you choose this field. ¾ Disable Security - If you will be used. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ Channel - It would also be between 8 and 63 characters....be between 8 and 64 characters. Select only if all of the Router through this option, wireless security configuration will not change! The wireless security function can adjust the channel width for basic wireless parameters. z PSK Password - For ASCII, the key can enter ASCII...
... notice interference problems with another nearby access point. Select WPA based on the Wireless page, you choose this field. ¾ Disable Security - If you will be used. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ Channel - It would also be between 8 and 63 characters....be between 8 and 64 characters. Select only if all of the Router through this option, wireless security configuration will not change! The wireless security function can adjust the channel width for basic wireless parameters. z PSK Password - For ASCII, the key can enter ASCII...
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Finish - 18 - Click the Reboot button to make your wireless configuration take effect and finish the Quick Setup. Figure 3-15 Quick Setup - Finish If there is anything changed on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-15. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-14 Quick Setup -
Finish - 18 - Click the Reboot button to make your wireless configuration take effect and finish the Quick Setup. Figure 3-15 Quick Setup - Finish If there is anything changed on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-15. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-14 Quick Setup -