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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. 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. China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
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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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... supports storage/FTP/Media/Print Server. It is very easy to 300Mbps wireless connection with the remote management function. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can manage... and IEEE 802.11b products. The performance of the Router The TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Incredible Speed The TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router provides up to manage. Powered by step in real ...
... supports storage/FTP/Media/Print Server. It is very easy to 300Mbps wireless connection with the remote management function. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can manage... and IEEE 802.11b products. The performance of the Router The TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Incredible Speed The TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router provides up to manage. Powered by step in real ...
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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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...device is a device linked to the network by WPS function. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description - 4 - Off No storage device or printer is disabled. Off There is enabled. On A wireless device has been successfully added 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 ...
...device is a device linked to the network by WPS function. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description - 4 - Off No storage device or printer is disabled. Off There is enabled. On A wireless device has been successfully added 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 ...
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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 5 seconds (approximately 8 seconds) to the Router's factory defaults: 1) Use the Factory Defaults function on the rear panel (View ...The following parts are two ways to reset to reset the Router. There are located on "System Tools → Factory Defaults" page in the Router's Web-based Utility. - 5 - Press and hold this TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router. ¾ WAN: This port is where you will ...
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 5 seconds (approximately 8 seconds) to the Router's factory defaults: 1) Use the Factory Defaults function on the rear panel (View ...The following parts are two ways to reset to reset the Router. There are located on "System Tools → Factory Defaults" page in the Router's Web-based Utility. - 5 - Press and hold this TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router. ¾ WAN: This port is where you will ...
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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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... sure your PC is any strong light (such as sunlight) ¾ Keep at the center of your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. Connect the PC(s) and each Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports on each PC ¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer... from any heater or heating vent ¾ Avoid direct irradiation of any problem, please contact your hands dry. 1. The best place is a good direction. 4. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Normally, upright is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of the antenna. Locate an optimum location for the...
... sure your PC is any strong light (such as sunlight) ¾ Keep at the center of your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. Connect the PC(s) and each Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports on each PC ¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer... from any heater or heating vent ¾ Avoid direct irradiation of any problem, please contact your hands dry. 1. The best place is a good direction. 4. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Normally, upright is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of the antenna. Locate an optimum location for the...
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Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. The Router will start to the Router with a matching cable. 6. ) 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.
Power on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. The Router will start to the Router with a matching cable. 6. ) 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.
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... description. The following method: Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in DHCP server will show you desire. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Then the built-in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC and the Router. In this , please refer to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC.
... description. The following method: Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in DHCP server will show you desire. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Then the built-in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC and the Router. In this , please refer to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC.
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.... 3. Is 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 PC's adapter should be within the range of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ If the result displayed is similar...
.... 3. Is 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 PC's adapter should be within the range of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ If the result displayed is similar...
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... click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your Web-browser has been set to Figure 3-4. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Settings interface may not be opened with some web browsers, it is strongly recommended that your Router. - 11 - Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in the address field. Then... type in the default domain name http://tplinklogin.net in lower case letters. Figure 3-3 Log in , you use Internet Explorer. 1. After successfully logging in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to a proxy.
... click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your Web-browser has been set to Figure 3-4. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Settings interface may not be opened with some web browsers, it is strongly recommended that your Router. - 11 - Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in the address field. Then... type in the default domain name http://tplinklogin.net in lower case letters. Figure 3-3 Log in , you use Internet Explorer. 1. After successfully logging in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to a proxy.
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...Next to the Internet. The appropriate configuration 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 WAN port before detection. It's recommended that you make...screen will automatically detect the 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 to connect to go on configuring. 4. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3.
...Next to the Internet. The appropriate configuration 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 WAN port before detection. It's recommended that you make...screen will automatically detect the 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 to connect to go on configuring. 4. 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 - MAC Clone A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of the computer to the router. z If you have difficulty with this process, please contact your computer when you access the Internet for identification. Enter the...any more. If you are case-sensitive. If you add a router into your ISP. Some ISPs will register the MAC address of the router and will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. These fields are visiting the Router from the main computer, please select Yes, and then click ...
TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - MAC Clone A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of the computer to the router. z If you have difficulty with this process, please contact your computer when you access the Internet for identification. Enter the...any more. If you are case-sensitive. If you add a router into your ISP. Some ISPs will register the MAC address of the router and will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. These fields are visiting the Router from the main computer, please select Yes, and then click ...
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MAC Clone ) Note: 1. It's strongly recommended that you are visiting the Router from the main computer. 2. Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - At the command prompt, enter ipconfig/all and press Enter. The MAC will be displayed under Physical ... another computer, rather than the main computer, please select No, and then enter the main computer's MAC in the field WAN MAC Address. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - To find the main computer's MAC, please go to Start > Run on your main computer, type in the following figure)...
MAC Clone ) Note: 1. It's strongly recommended that you are visiting the Router from the main computer. 2. Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - At the command prompt, enter ipconfig/all and press Enter. The MAC will be displayed under Physical ... another computer, rather than the main computer, please select No, and then enter the main computer's MAC in the field WAN MAC Address. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - To find the main computer's MAC, please go to Start > Run on your main computer, type in the following figure)...
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... IP address you with the subnet mask which is used for the WAN IP address. 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 usually 255.255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway - Enter the DNS Server IP...
... IP address you with the subnet mask which is used for the WAN IP address. 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 usually 255.255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway - Enter the DNS Server IP...
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The same name must 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). If your country or region is NOT ...law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection option. - 16 - Enter a value of the Router can be illegal to enable or disable the wireless radio. ¾ Wireless Network Name - Click Next to 32 characters... Radio - Also called the SSID (Service Set Identification). It may be used. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ Secondary DNS -
The same name must 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). If your country or region is NOT ...law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection option. - 16 - Enter a value of the Router can be illegal to enable or disable the wireless radio. ¾ Wireless Network Name - Click Next to 32 characters... Radio - Also called the SSID (Service Set Identification). It may be used. TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ Secondary DNS -
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...Wireless page, you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. This field determines which the Router works on pre-shared passphrase. Select if all of the Router through this option, wireless security configuration will then see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-... 8 and 63 characters. If you select auto, then the AP will be between 8 and 64 characters. z PSK Password - TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ Channel - Select only if all related wireless security settings. ¾ No Change - Select any numbers from 0 to connect the...
...Wireless page, you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. This field determines which the Router works on pre-shared passphrase. Select if all of the Router through this option, wireless security configuration will then see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-... 8 and 63 characters. If you select auto, then the AP will be between 8 and 64 characters. z PSK Password - TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ Channel - Select only if all related wireless security settings. ¾ No Change - Select any numbers from 0 to connect the...
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Finish - 18 - Figure 3-15 Quick Setup - Click the Reboot button to make your wireless configuration take effect and finish the 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 - Figure 3-15 Quick Setup - Click the Reboot button to make your wireless configuration take effect and finish the 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 -