TP-Link TL-WR841N manual I. Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button

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I.Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button

TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide

a). Choose menu “WPS”, and you will see the next screen (shown in Figure 4-2).

Figure 4-2 WPS

¾WPS Status - Enable or disable the WPS function here.

¾Current PIN - The current value of the Router's PIN is displayed here. The default PIN of the Router can be found in the label attached on the router.

¾Restore PIN - Restore the PIN of the Router to its default.

¾Gen New PIN - Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the Router's PIN. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN.

¾Disable Device’s PIN - You can disable the Router’s PIN manually here. If the router receives multiple failed attempts to authenticate an external registrar, this function will be disabled automatically.

¾Add Device - You can add a new device to the existing network manually by clicking this button.

b). To add a new device:

If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and Router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.

)Note:

To build a successful connection by WPS, you should also do the corresponding configuration of the new device for WPS function meanwhile.

I.Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button

Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.

Step 1: Press the WPS/RESET button on the back panel of the Router for one second.

You can also keep the default WPS Status as Enabled and click the Add Device button in Figure 4-2,then Choose “Press the button of the new device in two minutes” and click Connect. (Shown in the following figure)

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Contents TL-WR841N TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router Rev 1910010635COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS FCC STATEMENTFCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement CE Mark WarningNational restrictions CountryKorea Warning Statements Industry Canada StatementNCC Notice Page Product Description 300Mbps Wireless N Router DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYModel No. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1CONTENTS Package ContentsChapter 2. Connecting the Router Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide4.7.2 Appendix A FAQ Appendix B Configuring the PCAppendix C Specifications Appendix D GlossaryPackage Contents TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User GuideFlexible Access Control Simple InstallationChapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview of the Router1.3 Main Features 1.2 ConventionsThe differences between them are ¾ TL-WR841N Router with 2 fixed antennas1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front PanelName Statusz Used as RESET button 1.4.2 The Rear Panelz Used as WPS button Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements2.3 Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements7. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide 3.1 TCP/IP ConfigurationPlease check the connection following these steps 3.2 Quick Installation Guide Enter key300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide TL-WR841N/TL-WR841NDFigure 3-7 Quick Setup - PPPoE Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - MAC CloneFigure 3-9 Quick Setup - MAC Clone Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Static IPFigure 3-11 Quick Setup - Wireless z PSK Password - You can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters 4.6 Wireless4.1 Login Chapter 4. Configuring the Router4.2 Status 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to 3.2 Quick Installation Guide4.4 WPS Figure 4-1 Router StatusI. Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button II. Enter the client device’s PIN on the Router III. Enter the Router’s PIN on your client device4.5 Network 4.5.1 WANFigure 4-6 WAN - Dynamic IP TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 4-8 WAN - PPPoE to have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide NSW / ACT - nsw.bigpond.net.au TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 4-12 PPTP Settings z Dynamic IP - Connections which use dynamic IP address assignment 4.5.2 MAC Clonez Static IP - Connections which use static IP address assignment 4.5.3 LAN Only the PC on your LAN can use the MAC Address Clone function4.6 Wireless 4.6.1 Wireless SettingsFigure 4-16 Wireless Settings TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 4.6.2 Wireless Security Figure 4-18 Wireless Security Encryption - You can select either Automatic, or TKIP or AES 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering Figure 4-22 Wireless MAC FilteringTo modify or delete an existing entry 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics 4.7 DHCP 4.7.1 DHCP SettingsThis page will be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds 4.7.2 DHCP Client List 4.7.3 Address Reservation To Reserve an IP address4.8 Forwarding 4.8.1 Virtual ServersTo set up a virtual server entry 4.8.2 Port Triggering To add a new rule, follow the steps below 4.8.3 DMZ 3. Incoming Ports cannot overlap each otherTo assign a computer or server to be a DMZ server 4.8.4 UPnPFigure 4-36 DMZ 4.9 Security 4.9.1 Basic Security4.9.2 Advanced Security Figure 4-40 Advanced Security 4.9.3 Local Management 4.9.4 Remote Management Figure 4-42 Remote Management4.10 Parental Control To add a new entry, please follow the steps below7. Click the Save button 4.11Access Control 4.11.1 RuleThere are two methods to add a new rule Method One If the MAC Address is selected, you can see the following item If the IP Address is selected, you will see the following items Method Two Figure 4-52 Add Internet Access Control Entry 4.11.2 Host Figure 4-53 Host Settings4.11.3 Target Figure 4-56 Target Settings Figure 4-57 Add or Modify an Access Target Entry Figure 4-58 Add or Modify an Access Target Entry4.11.4 Schedule To add a new schedule, follow the steps belowFigure 4-60 Advanced Schedule Settings 4.12Advanced RoutingFigure 4-61 Advanced Routing Menu 4.12.1 Static Routing To add static routing entries, follow the steps below4.13 Bandwidth Control 4.12.2 System Routing Table4.13.1 Control Settings 4.13.2 Rules List4.14.1 Binding Settings 4.14 IP & MAC Binding SettingTo add/modify a Bandwidth Control rule, follow the steps below To add IP & MAC Binding entries, follow the steps below To modify or delete an existing entry, follow the steps belowFigure 4-69 Binding Settings Figure 4-70 IP & MAC Binding Settings4.14.2 ARP List To find an existing entry, follow the steps below4.15 Dynamic DNS 4.15.1 Comexe.cn DDNSTo set up for DDNS, follow these instructions 4.15.2 Dyndns.org DDNSFigure 4-74 Dyndns.org DDNS Settings 4.15.3 No-ip.com DDNSFigure 4-75 No-ip.com DDNS Settings 4.16.1 Time Settings 4.16 System ToolsTo set time manually 4.16.2 Diagnostic To set time automaticallyTo set Daylight Saving 2. The time will be lost if the router is turned offFigure 4-78 Diagnostic Tools 4.16.3 Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the Routers firmware, follow these instructions below4.16.5 Backup & Restore 4.16.4 Factory Defaults4 The Router will reboot after the upgrading has been finished 4.16.6 Reboot 4.16.7 Password 4.16.8 System LogFigure 4-86 Mail Account Settings 4.16.9 Statistics z z z z zStatistics Table Reset UDP TxSYN Tx ModifyAppendix A FAQ 1. How do I configure the Router to access Internet by ADSL users?3. I want to use NetMeeting, what do I need to do? Figure A-5 Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry 4. I want to build a WEB Server on the LAN, what should I do? Figure A-7 Basic Security5. The wireless stations cannot connect to the Router 1. Configure TCP/IP component Appendix B Configuring the PCFigure B-1 ¾ Setting IP address automatically Now you have two ways to configure the TCP/IP protocol belowshown in the Figure below Figure B-2¾ Setting IP address manually Figure B-3Now click OK to keep your settings Appendix C Specifications WirelessGeneral Environmental and PhysicalAppendix D Glossary hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection