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TL-WR841N
TL-WR841ND
300Mbps Wireless N Router
Rev: 4.0.0
1910010635
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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2012 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO.,
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FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. “To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all per
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This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 5 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 5 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communi
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低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並 改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電 機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 Продукт сертифіковано згідно с пр авилами си стеми УкрСЕПРО на ві дповідність вимог а м нормативних документі в та вимогам, що пер е дбачені чи нними зако нодавчими актами Украї н и.
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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives: Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2004/108/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC, Directives 2011/65/EU The above product
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CONTENTS Package Contents.....................................................................................................1 Chapter 1. Introduction.........................................................................................2 1.1 Overview of the Router...............................................................................................2 1.2 Conventions ...............................................................................................................3
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4.7.2 DHCP Client List...........................................................................................44 4.7.3 Address Reservation ....................................................................................45 4.8 Forwarding ...............................................................................................................46 4.8.1 Virtual Servers ..............................................................................................46 4.8.2 Port Trigge
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4.16.5 Backup & Restore.........................................................................................85 4.16.6 Reboot..........................................................................................................86 4.16.7 Password......................................................................................................87 4.16.8 System Log...................................................................................................87 4.16.9 Statistics
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Power Adapter for TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Quick Installation Guide Resource CD for TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps 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
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of the Router The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Powered by 2x2 MIMO technology, the 300Mbps Wireless N Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users deman
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router without any explanation. Note: The two devices of TL-WR841N and TL-WR841ND are sharing this User Guide. For simplicity, we will take TL-WR841ND for example throughout this Guide. The differences between them are: TL-WR841N Router with 2 fixed antennas. TL-WR841ND Router with 2 detachable antenn
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 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 right). Name Status Indication Off Power is off. （Power） On Power is on. Flashing The Router is working properly. (System) On/Off The Router has a system error. Off The Wireless function is disabled. (WLAN) Flashing The Wireless function is enabled. Off There is no device linked to t
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 1.4.2 The Rear Panel Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right). ON/OFF: The switch for the power. POWER: The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the power adapter provided with this TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router. 4,3,2,1 (LAN): These ports (4,3,2,1) connect the Router to the local PC(s). WAN: This WAN port is w
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 2) Use the WPS/RESET button: With the Router powered on, press and hold the WPS/RESET button (more than 5 seconds) until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. Then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to its factory default settings. Used as WPS button: If you have client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this button to quickly establish a connection
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is connected directly to the Ethernet.) PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors TCP/IP protocol on each PC Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari 2
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 6. Connect the power adapter to the power socket on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. The Router will start to work automatically. 7. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router - 8 -
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default domain name of the TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router is http://tplinklogin.net, the default IP address is 192.168.0.1, and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be changed as you desire.
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router is failed. Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC's adapter should
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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 3. Is the default LAN IP of the Router correct? Note: If the LAN IP of the modem connected with your router is 192.168.0.x, the default LAN IP of the Router will automatically switch from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1 to avoid IP conflict. Therefore, in order to verify the network connection between your PC and the Router, you can open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter. 3.2 Quick Installation Guide
