TP-Link 4.1.1 1910011002 manual System Requirements, Installation Environment Requirements

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

Chapter 2. Connecting the Router

2.1 System Requirements

¾Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)

¾One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is connected directly to the Ethernet.)

¾PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors

¾TCP/IP protocol on each PC

¾Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements

¾Place the Router in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent

¾Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)

¾Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the Router

¾Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℃~104℃)

¾Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing

2.3 Connecting the Router

Before installing the Router, make sure your PC is connected to the Internet through the broadband service successfully. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. After that, please install the Router according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep your hands dry.

1.Power off your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router.

2.Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place is usually at the center of your wireless network.

3.Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.

4.Connect the PC(s) and each Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports 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.Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the WAN port on the Router, shown in Figure 2-1.

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Contents TL-WR841N TL-WR841ND Copyright & Trademarks FCC Statement CE Mark Warning Korea Warning Statements Safety Information Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Declaration of ConformityContents 11.1 Backup & Restore Reboot Password System Log Statistics Package Contents Simple Installation Flexible Access ControlOverview of the Router Incredible SpeedConventions Main FeaturesName Status Indication Panel LayoutFront Panel Rear Panel Used as Reset buttonUsed as WPS button System Requirements Installation Environment RequirementsConnecting the Router Hardware Installation Wall-mount Install TCP/IP Configuration Quick Installation GuidePlease check the connection following these steps Quick Installation GuideLogin Windows TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND Quick Setup PPPoE Quick Setup Static IP ISP 12 Quick Setup Wireless Wireless PSK Password You can enter Ascii or Hexadecimal charactersStatus LoginWPS Quick SetupUse the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button III. Enter the Router’s PIN on your client device II. Enter the client device’s PIN on the Router1 WAN NetworkWAN Dynamic IP WAN Static IP WAN PPPoE PPPoE Advanced Settings TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide NSW / ACT nsw.bigpond.net.au TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 12 Pptp Settings MAC Clone 13 MAC Address Clone 3 LANWireless Settings Wireless16 Wireless Settings TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Wireless Security 18 Wireless Security Encryption You can select either Automatic, or Tkip or AES Wireless MAC Filtering To modify or delete an existing entry 22 Wireless MAC FilteringWireless Advanced TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 25 Wireless Statistics Wireless StatisticsDhcp Dhcp SettingsAddress Reservation Dhcp Client List29 Address Reservation To Reserve an IP addressVirtual Servers Forwarding33 Add or Modify a Virtual Server Entry To set up a virtual server entryTo add a new rule, follow the steps below Port Triggering35 Add or Modify a Port Triggering Entry 3 DMZTo assign a computer or server to be a DMZ server UPnPBasic Security Security39 Basic Security Advanced Security Local Management 41 Local Management Remote Management42 Remote Management Parental ControlTo add a new entry, please follow the steps below 43 Parental Control Settings44 Add or Modify Parental Control Entry Rule 11Access ControlThere are two methods to add a new rule Method One 47 Access Control Rule Management48 Quick Setup Create a Host Entry TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Method Two 52 Add Internet Access Control Entry Host 53 Host Settings54 Add or Modify a Host Entry Target56 Target Settings 57 Add or Modify an Access Target Entry To add a new schedule, follow the steps below ScheduleAdvanced Routing 60 Advanced Schedule SettingsTo add static routing entries, follow the steps below Static RoutingSystem Routing Table Bandwidth ControlRules List Control SettingsBinding Settings 14 IP & MAC Binding SettingTo add IP & MAC Binding entries, follow the steps below 69 Binding SettingsTo find an existing entry, follow the steps below ARP ListComexe.cn Ddns Dynamic DNSDyndns.org Ddns To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions74 Dyndns.org Ddns Settings System Tools Time SettingsTo set time manually 77 Time settingsTo set Daylight Saving DiagnosticTo set time automatically TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 79 Diagnostic Results Firmware UpgradeBackup & Restore Factory Defaults82 Backup & Restore Configuration RebootSystem Log Password86 Mail Account Settings Statistics Current Packets Statistics TableTCP Appendix a FAQ Want to use NetMeeting, what do I need to do? Figure A-3 MAC CloneFigure A-5 Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry Want to build a WEB Server on the LAN, what should I do? Figure A-7 Basic SecurityFigure A-9 Virtual Servers Wireless stations cannot connect to the RouterConfigure TCP/IP component Appendix B Configuring the PCShown in the Figure below Figure B-3 ¾ Setting IP address manuallyNow click OK to keep your settings Environmental and Physical WirelessGeneral Appendix D Glossary 106