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...., 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 product within the... 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. China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
...., 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 product within the... 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. China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
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... 2. CONTENTS Package Contents...1 Chapter 1. Connecting the Router 7 2.1 System Requirements 7 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 7 2.3 Connecting the Router 7 Chapter 3. I - 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 4.5.2 LAN ...33 4.5.3 MAC Clone 34 4.6 Wireless ...35 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 35 4.6.2 Wireless Security 38 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 42 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 44 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics 45 4.7 DHCP ...46 4.7.1 DHCP...
... 2. CONTENTS Package Contents...1 Chapter 1. Connecting the Router 7 2.1 System Requirements 7 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 7 2.3 Connecting the Router 7 Chapter 3. I - 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 4.5.2 LAN ...33 4.5.3 MAC Clone 34 4.6 Wireless ...35 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 35 4.6.2 Wireless Security 38 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 42 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 44 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics 45 4.7 DHCP ...46 4.7.1 DHCP...
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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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... TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Chapter 1. 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 need of the Router The TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Simple Installation Since the Router...
... TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Chapter 1. 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 need of the Router The TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Simple Installation Since the Router...
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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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... network by WPS function. On There is a device linked to right). 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 corresponding port but there is no device linked to the USB port. Flashing The device is...
... network by WPS function. On There is a device linked to right). 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 corresponding port but there is no device linked to the USB port. Flashing The device is...
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...Press and hold this button to reset the Router. There are located on "System Tools → Factory Defaults" page in the Router's Web-based Utility. - 5 - 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 DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet. ¾ 1,2,3,4 (LAN): These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to the local PC(s). ¾ USB: The USB port ...
...Press and hold this button to reset the Router. There are located on "System Tools → Factory Defaults" page in the Router's Web-based Utility. - 5 - 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 DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet. ¾ 1,2,3,4 (LAN): These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to the local PC(s). ¾ USB: The USB port ...
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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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... steps. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is a good direction. 4. Normally, upright is connected directly to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. Power off your hands dry. 1. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Don't forget to the Internet port on each Switch/Hub in...
... steps. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is a good direction. 4. Normally, upright is connected directly to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. Power off your hands dry. 1. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Don't forget to the Internet port on each Switch/Hub in...
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Connect the power adapter to the Router with a matching cable. 6. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation - 8 - 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 the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. The Router will start to work automatically. 7.
Connect the power adapter to the Router with a matching cable. 6. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation - 8 - 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 the power socket on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. The Router will start to work automatically. 7.
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... following example is 255.255.255.0. If you need instructions as 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 - Now, you can... Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in the command prompt to configure the basic functions of the Router and then you can configure the IP address for description. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Chapter 3. In this , please refer to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your...
... following example is 255.255.255.0. If you need instructions as 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 - Now, you can... Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in the command prompt to configure the basic functions of the Router and then you can configure the IP address for description. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Chapter 3. In this , please refer to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your...
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...the Mode 11bng mixed, and all of the Router through this box to the Router. The wireless radio of this function, the Router can connect to change the wireless channel unless you select the Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the Wireless Router will be changed. ¾ Max Tx ... recommended that you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients. 11bgn mixed - This field determines which can connect to enable WDS. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ) Note: Note Dialog Limited by the Router. Select only if all of your clients automatically. ) Note:...
...the Mode 11bng mixed, and all of the Router through this box to the Router. The wireless radio of this function, the Router can connect to change the wireless channel unless you select the Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the Wireless Router will be changed. ¾ Max Tx ... recommended that you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients. 11bgn mixed - This field determines which can connect to enable WDS. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ) Note: Note Dialog Limited by the Router. Select only if all of your clients automatically. ) Note:...
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TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure A-10 Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry 5. The wireless stations cannot connect to the Router. 1) Make sure the "Wireless Router Radio" is enabled. 2) Make sure that the wireless stations' SSID accord with the Router's SSID. 3) Make sure the wireless stations have right KEY for encryption when the Router is encrypted. 4) If the wireless connection is ready, but you can't access the Router, check the IP Address of your wireless stations. - 116 -
TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure A-10 Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry 5. The wireless stations cannot connect to the Router. 1) Make sure the "Wireless Router Radio" is enabled. 2) Make sure that the wireless stations' SSID accord with the Router's SSID. 3) Make sure the wireless stations have right KEY for encryption when the Router is encrypted. 4) If the wireless connection is ready, but you can't access the Router, check the IP Address of your wireless stations. - 116 -
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CONTENTS Chapter 1. Access via Web Browser 8 3.1 WAN Access...8 3.2 LAN Access...12 Chapter 4. Access via PC Client Software 17 4.1 WAN Access...17 4.2 LAN Access...21 Configuration of the Wireless Router 4 Chapter 3. Topology and USB Device 2 1.1 Typical Topology...2 1.2 Special Topology ...3 1.3 USB Device...3 Chapter 2.
CONTENTS Chapter 1. Access via Web Browser 8 3.1 WAN Access...8 3.2 LAN Access...12 Chapter 4. Access via PC Client Software 17 4.1 WAN Access...17 4.2 LAN Access...21 Configuration of the Wireless Router 4 Chapter 3. Topology and USB Device 2 1.1 Typical Topology...2 1.2 Special Topology ...3 1.3 USB Device...3 Chapter 2.
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... you have a PC connected to log in the address field to the wireless router, either through wireless connection or wired connection. 2. After a moment, a login window will appear. Application Guide Chapter 2. Configuration of the Router. 3. Figure 2-2 Login Window - 4 - Plug an external USB hard... disk drive or USB flash drive into the USB port on the back panel of the Wireless Router To set up your FTP Server, please follow the instructions ...
... you have a PC connected to log in the address field to the wireless router, either through wireless connection or wired connection. 2. After a moment, a login window will appear. Application Guide Chapter 2. Configuration of the Router. 3. Figure 2-2 Login Window - 4 - Plug an external USB hard... disk drive or USB flash drive into the USB port on the back panel of the Wireless Router To set up your FTP Server, please follow the instructions ...
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Application Guide Chapter 3. Here is ftp://218.18.0.163.). Figure 3-1 Input Internet Address Figure 3-2 Internet Address 2. Input the Internet Address in IE address field. (The address can be found on FTP Server page as shown below. Enter the User name and Password of the wireless router (default username: admin, default password: admin, both in Figure 3-2. Access via Web Browser Here we take the Web browser Internet Explorer for example. 3.1 WAN Access 1. Press the Enter key and a login window will pop up as shown in lower case letters) and then click Log On. - 8 -
Application Guide Chapter 3. Here is ftp://218.18.0.163.). Figure 3-1 Input Internet Address Figure 3-2 Internet Address 2. Input the Internet Address in IE address field. (The address can be found on FTP Server page as shown below. Enter the User name and Password of the wireless router (default username: admin, default password: admin, both in Figure 3-2. Access via Web Browser Here we take the Web browser Internet Explorer for example. 3.1 WAN Access 1. Press the Enter key and a login window will pop up as shown in lower case letters) and then click Log On. - 8 -
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Application Guide Figure 3-11 4. Input the address (The address written down in lower case letters) and then click Log On. - 13 - Enter the User name and Password of ftp://192.168.0.1 and then press Enter key, Figure 3-12 A login window will pop up as below. Here is192.168.0.1) in IE address field in format of the wireless router (default username: admin, default password: admin, both in Step 3.
Application Guide Figure 3-11 4. Input the address (The address written down in lower case letters) and then click Log On. - 13 - Enter the User name and Password of ftp://192.168.0.1 and then press Enter key, Figure 3-12 A login window will pop up as below. Here is192.168.0.1) in IE address field in format of the wireless router (default username: admin, default password: admin, both in Step 3.
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Password: Default setting of the wireless router is admin in lower case letters. Figure 4-4 - 19 - Login method: select Normal ¾ Normal - The user name and password are mandatory to connect to a site. ¾ Anonymous - The user name and password are required twice to connect to record for the specific site. Comments: The information that you want to a site. Application Guide Username: Default setting of the wireless router is admin in lower case letters. The site does not require any user name and password. ¾ Double -
Password: Default setting of the wireless router is admin in lower case letters. Figure 4-4 - 19 - Login method: select Normal ¾ Normal - The user name and password are mandatory to connect to a site. ¾ Anonymous - The user name and password are required twice to connect to record for the specific site. Comments: The information that you want to a site. Application Guide Username: Default setting of the wireless router is admin in lower case letters. The site does not require any user name and password. ¾ Double -
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Host address: The IP of the wireless router is 192.168.0.1). Password: Default setting of the Default Gateway written down in lower case letters. Comments: The information that you want to a site. The ... mandatory to connect to a site. ¾ Anonymous - Application Guide 6. Login method: Select Normal. ¾ Normal - Username: Default setting of the site. Label: Name of the wireless router is admin in Step 3 (here is admin in lower case letters. The site does not require any user name and password. ¾ Double - The user...
Host address: The IP of the wireless router is 192.168.0.1). Password: Default setting of the Default Gateway written down in lower case letters. Comments: The information that you want to a site. The ... mandatory to connect to a site. ¾ Anonymous - Application Guide 6. Login method: Select Normal. ¾ Normal - Username: Default setting of the site. Label: Name of the wireless router is admin in Step 3 (here is admin in lower case letters. The site does not require any user name and password. ¾ Double - The user...
