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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 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.
... 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 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.
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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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... policies for choosing the TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of the Router The TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. PSK, WPA- 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 this 802.11n wireless Router will give you for children or staff. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Chapter 1. It is...
... policies for choosing the TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of the Router The TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. PSK, WPA- 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 this 802.11n wireless Router will give you for children or staff. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Chapter 1. It is...
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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-... 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 ...
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-... 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 ...
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.... This process will last in the first 2 minutes. On There is a device linked to right). Off No storage device or printer is disabled. On The device is enabled. 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...
.... This process will last in the first 2 minutes. On There is a device linked to right). Off No storage device or printer is disabled. On The device is enabled. 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...
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... support Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Press and hold 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 "System Tools → Factory Defaults" page in the Router's Web-based Utility. - 5 - There are located on the rear panel (View from...
... support Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Press and hold 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 "System Tools → Factory Defaults" page in the Router's Web-based Utility. - 5 - There are located on the rear panel (View from...
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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. 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 -
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After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is connected to the Internet port on the Router, shown in Figure 2-1. (If you have the wireless NIC and want to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. The best place is usually at ...DSL/Cable Modem that , please install the Router according to pull out the power plug and keep your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. Connect the PC(s) and each PC ¾ Web browser, such as sunlight) ¾ Keep at the center of the antenna. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Chapter 2.
After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is connected to the Internet port on the Router, shown in Figure 2-1. (If you have the wireless NIC and want to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. The best place is usually at ...DSL/Cable Modem that , please install the Router according to pull out the power plug and keep your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. Connect the PC(s) and each PC ¾ Web browser, such as sunlight) ¾ Keep at the center of the antenna. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Chapter 2.
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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 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.
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 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.
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... PC". If you how to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC and the Router. Figure 3-1 Success result of the Router is http://tplinklogin.net and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Chapter 3. These values can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network...
... PC". If you how to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC and the Router. Figure 3-1 Success result of the Router is http://tplinklogin.net and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Chapter 3. These values can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network...
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...Router correct? ) Note: If the LAN IP of the modem connected with a web browser, such as the USB - 10 - However, as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ If the result displayed is easy to configure and manage the 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router.... Therefore, in order to verify the network connection between your router is...
...Router correct? ) Note: If the LAN IP of the modem connected with a web browser, such as the USB - 10 - However, as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ If the result displayed is easy to configure and manage the 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router.... Therefore, in order to verify the network connection between your router is...
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...window will appear, similar to a proxy. Figure 3-4 Login Windows ) Note: If the above screen does not pop up, it means that your Router. - 11 - Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in , you use Internet Explorer. 1. After successfully logging in the screen... your Web-browser has been set to Figure 3-4. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in the address field. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Settings interface may not be opened with some web browsers, it . 2. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser ...
...window will appear, similar to a proxy. Figure 3-4 Login Windows ) Note: If the above screen does not pop up, it means that your Router. - 11 - Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in , you use Internet Explorer. 1. After successfully logging in the screen... your Web-browser has been set to Figure 3-4. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in the address field. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Settings interface may not be opened with some web browsers, it . 2. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser ...
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... If you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will be displayed when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the Router. 1) If the connection type detected is securely plugged into the... port before detection. Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to go on configuring. 4. If you make use of connection type your ISP provides. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3.
... If you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will be displayed when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the Router. 1) If the connection type detected is securely plugged into the... port before detection. Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to go on configuring. 4. If you make use of connection type your ISP provides. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3.
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TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - If you add a router into your computer when you access the Internet for identification. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. ¾ Confirm Password - Enter the ... may not recognize the new MAC address of hardware for the first time via the cable/ADSL modem they offered. These fields are visiting the Router from the main computer, please select Yes, and then click Clone MAC Address. - 13 - PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - z If you have difficulty with this...
TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - If you add a router into your computer when you access the Internet for identification. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. ¾ Confirm Password - Enter the ... may not recognize the new MAC address of hardware for the first time via the cable/ADSL modem they offered. These fields are visiting the Router from the main computer, please select Yes, and then click Clone MAC Address. - 13 - PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - z If you have difficulty with this...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... required. ¾ Primary DNS - The Subnet Mask is the ISP server's address. Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - Your IPS will provide you need to enter here. 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 appear as seen by external users on the...
... required. ¾ Primary DNS - The Subnet Mask is the ISP server's address. Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - Your IPS will provide you need to enter here. 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 appear as seen by external users on the...
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... It may be assigned to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of those specified in Figure 3-13. If your country or region is NOT the same as shown in this field. 5. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ Secondary DNS - Considering your... field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Router can be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of up to enable or disable the wireless radio. ¾ Wireless Network Name - Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - If your wireless network security, the default SSID is...
... It may be assigned to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of those specified in Figure 3-13. If your country or region is NOT the same as shown in this field. 5. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ Secondary DNS - Considering your... field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Router can be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of up to enable or disable the wireless radio. ¾ Wireless Network Name - Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - If your wireless network security, the default SSID is...
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... see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-14. Select WPA based on . 11b only - TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ Channel - Select if all of your wireless clients are only for your wireless clients are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients. 11bgn mixed - Select if all of your clients automatically. ¾ Max Tx Rate...
... see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-14. Select WPA based on . 11b only - TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ Channel - Select if all of your wireless clients are only for your wireless clients are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients. 11bgn mixed - Select if all of your clients automatically. ¾ Max Tx Rate...
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Finish - 18 - TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-14 Quick Setup - 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.
Finish - 18 - TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-14 Quick Setup - 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.