Introduction, Overview of the Router | TP-Link TL-WR841N instruction

Chapter 1. Introduction

TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND300Mbps 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 demanding higher networking performance.

Incredible Speed

The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to 300Mbps wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. The incredible speed makes it ideal for handling multiple data streams at the same time, which ensures your network stable and smooth. The performance of this 802.11n wireless Router will give you the unexpected networking experience at speed much faster than 802.11g. It is also compatible with all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products.

Multiple Security Protections

With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2- PSK, WPA- PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy.

Flexible Access Control

The TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can establish restricted access policies for children or staff. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can manage and monitor the network in real time with the remote management function.

Simple Installation

Since the Router is compatible with virtually all the major operating systems, it is very easy to manage. Quick Setup Wizard is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in this user guide. Before installing the Router, please look through this guide to know all the Router’s functions.

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Contents

Rev 1910010635 TL-WR841N TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router FCC STATEMENT COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Country FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementCE Mark Warning National restrictions NCC Notice Industry Canada StatementKorea Warning Statements Page ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1 Product Description 300Mbps Wireless N RouterDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Model No. TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide CONTENTSPackage Contents Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 4.7.2 Appendix D Glossary Appendix A FAQAppendix B Configuring the PC Appendix C Specifications TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Package Contents 1.1 Overview of the Router Flexible Access ControlSimple Installation Chapter 1. Introduction ¾ TL-WR841N Router with 2 fixed antennas 1.3 Main Features1.2 Conventions The differences between them are Status 1.4 Panel Layout1.4.1 The Front Panel Name 1.4.2 The Rear Panel z Used as RESET button z Used as WPS button 2.1 System Requirements Chapter 2. Connecting the Router2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 2.3 Connecting the Router 7. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide Please check the connection following these steps Enter key 3.2 Quick Installation Guide TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - MAC Clone Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - PPPoE Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Static IP Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - MAC Clone Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Wireless 4.6 Wireless z PSK Password - You can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters 4.2 Status Chapter 4. Configuring the Router4.1 Login Figure 4-1 Router Status 4.3 Quick SetupPlease refer to 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 4.4 WPS I. Use 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 Router 4.5.1 WAN 4.5 Network Figure 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 Static IP - Connections which use static IP address assignment 4.5.2 MAC Clonez Dynamic IP - Connections which use dynamic IP address assignment Only the PC on your LAN can use the MAC Address Clone function 4.5.3 LAN 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 4.6 Wireless Figure 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 Figure 4-22 Wireless MAC Filtering 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering To modify or delete an existing entry 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics This page will be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds 4.7.1 DHCP Settings4.7 DHCP 4.7.2 DHCP Client List To Reserve an IP address 4.7.3 Address Reservation 4.8.1 Virtual Servers 4.8 Forwarding To set up a virtual server entry 4.8.2 Port Triggering To add a new rule, follow the steps below 3. Incoming Ports cannot overlap each other 4.8.3 DMZ Figure 4-36 DMZ 4.8.4 UPnPTo assign a computer or server to be a DMZ server 4.9.1 Basic Security 4.9 Security 4.9.2 Advanced Security Figure 4-40 Advanced Security 4.9.3 Local Management Figure 4-42 Remote Management 4.9.4 Remote Management To add a new entry, please follow the steps below 4.10 Parental Control 7. Click the Save button 4.11.1 Rule 4.11Access Control There 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 Figure 4-53 Host Settings 4.11.2 Host 4.11.3 Target Figure 4-56 Target Settings Figure 4-58 Add or Modify an Access Target Entry Figure 4-57 Add or Modify an Access Target Entry To add a new schedule, follow the steps below 4.11.4 Schedule Figure 4-61 Advanced Routing Menu 4.12Advanced RoutingFigure 4-60 Advanced Schedule Settings To add static routing entries, follow the steps below 4.12.1 Static Routing 4.12.2 System Routing Table 4.13 Bandwidth Control 4.13.2 Rules List 4.13.1 Control Settings To add/modify a Bandwidth Control rule, follow the steps below 4.14 IP & MAC Binding Setting4.14.1 Binding Settings Figure 4-70 IP & MAC Binding Settings To add IP & MAC Binding entries, follow the steps belowTo modify or delete an existing entry, follow the steps below Figure 4-69 Binding Settings To find an existing entry, follow the steps below 4.14.2 ARP List 4.15.1 Comexe.cn DDNS 4.15 Dynamic DNS 4.15.2 Dyndns.org DDNS To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions Figure 4-75 No-ip.com DDNS Settings 4.15.3 No-ip.com DDNSFigure 4-74 Dyndns.org DDNS Settings 4.16 System Tools 4.16.1 Time Settings To set time manually 2. The time will be lost if the router is turned off 4.16.2 DiagnosticTo set time automatically To set Daylight Saving Figure 4-78 Diagnostic Tools To upgrade the Routers firmware, follow these instructions below 4.16.3 Firmware Upgrade 4 The Router will reboot after the upgrading has been finished 4.16.4 Factory Defaults4.16.5 Backup & Restore 4.16.6 Reboot 4.16.8 System Log 4.16.7 Password Figure 4-86 Mail Account Settings z z z z z 4.16.9 Statistics Statistics Table Modify ResetUDP Tx SYN Tx 1. How do I configure the Router to access Internet by ADSL users? Appendix A FAQ 3. I want to use NetMeeting, what do I need to do? Figure A-5 Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry Figure A-7 Basic Security 4. I want to build a WEB Server on the LAN, what should I do? 5. The wireless stations cannot connect to the Router Figure B-1 Appendix B Configuring the PC1. Configure TCP/IP component Figure B-2 ¾ Setting IP address automaticallyNow you have two ways to configure the TCP/IP protocol below shown in the Figure below Figure B-3 ¾ Setting IP address manually Now click OK to keep your settings Environmental and Physical Appendix C SpecificationsWireless General Appendix D Glossary hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection