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TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND300Mbps 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.

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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:

¾TL-WR841N Router with 2 fixed antennas.

¾TL-WR841ND Router with 2 detachable antennas.

1.3 Main Features

¾Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps.

¾One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX.

¾Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security.

¾Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet access.

¾Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host.

¾Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing.

¾Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet

¾Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing.

¾Supports Parental Control and Access Control.

¾Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE.

¾Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List).

¾Supports Flow Statistics.

¾Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.

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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 CountryIndustry Canada Statement Korea Warning StatementsNCC 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 PanelTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide z Used as WPS button TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User GuideChapter 2. Connecting the Router 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements2.3 Connecting the Router 2.1 System RequirementsTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 7. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL ModemChapter 3. Quick Installation Guide 3.1 TCP/IP ConfigurationTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Please check the connection following these steps TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide3.2 Quick Installation Guide Enter keyTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide TL-WR841N/TL-WR841NDTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - PPPoEFigure 3-8 Quick Setup - MAC Clone TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - MAC CloneFigure 3-10 Quick Setup - Static IP TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Wirelessz PSK Password - You can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters 4.6 WirelessTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 4. Configuring the Router 4.1 Login4.2 Status TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to 3.2 Quick Installation Guide4.4 WPS TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User GuideI. Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User GuideII. Enter the client device’s PIN on the Router III. Enter the Router’s PIN on your client deviceTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 4.5 Network 4.5.1 WANTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 4-6 WAN - Dynamic IPTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide TL-WR841N/TL-WR841NDFigure 4-8 WAN - PPPoE TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide to have elapsed before your Internet access disconnectsTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide NSW / ACT - nsw.bigpond.net.au TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User GuideTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 4-12 PPTP Settings4.5.2 MAC Clone z Dynamic IP - Connections which use dynamic IP address assignmentz Static IP - Connections which use static IP address assignment TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide4.5.3 LAN Only the PC on your LAN can use the MAC Address Clone functionTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 4.6 Wireless 4.6.1 Wireless SettingsTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 4-16 Wireless SettingsTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 4.6.2 Wireless Security TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User GuideTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 4-18 Wireless SecurityEncryption - You can select either Automatic, or TKIP or AES TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 300Mbps Wireless N Router User GuideFigure 4-22 Wireless MAC Filtering TL-WR841N/TL-WR841NDTo modify or delete an existing entry TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide4.6.4 Wireless Advanced TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide4.6.5 Wireless Statistics TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide4.7.1 DHCP Settings 4.7 DHCPThis page will be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide4.7.2 DHCP Client List TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide4.7.3 Address Reservation To Reserve an IP addressTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 4.8 Forwarding 4.8.1 Virtual ServersTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide To modify or delete an existing entryTo set up a virtual server entry TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide4.8.2 Port Triggering TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User GuideTo modify or delete an existing entry To add a new rule, follow the steps below TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide4.8.3 DMZ 3. Incoming Ports cannot overlap each otherTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide To modify or delete an existing entry4.8.4 UPnP To assign a computer or server to be a DMZ server300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND4.9 Security 4.9.1 Basic SecurityTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 4.9.2 Advanced Security TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User GuideTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 4-40 Advanced Security4.9.3 Local Management 300Mbps Wireless N Router User GuideTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 4.9.4 Remote Management TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User GuideFigure 4-42 Remote Management 4.10 Parental Control To add a new entry, please follow the steps belowTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 7. Click the Save button4.11Access Control 4.11.1 RuleTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide There are two methods to add a new rule Method One TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User GuideTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide If the MAC Address is selected, you can see the following itemTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide If the IP Address is selected, you will see the following itemsMethod Two TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 4-52 Add Internet Access Control EntryTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 4.11.2 Host TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User GuideFigure 4-53 Host Settings To add a new entry, please follow the steps below4.11.3 Target TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User GuideTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 4-56 Target SettingsTo add a new entry, please follow the steps below TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 4-57 Add or Modify an Access Target EntryFigure 4-58 Add or Modify an Access Target Entry 4.11.4 Schedule To add a new schedule, follow the steps belowTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 4.12Advanced Routing TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User GuideFigure 4-60 Advanced Schedule Settings Figure 4-61 Advanced Routing Menu4.12.1 Static Routing To add static routing entries, follow the steps belowTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 4.13 Bandwidth Control 4.12.2 System Routing TableTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 4.13.1 Control Settings 4.13.2 Rules ListTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 4.14 IP & MAC Binding Setting 4.14.1 Binding SettingsTo add/modify a Bandwidth Control rule, follow the steps below TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User GuideTo add IP & MAC Binding entries, follow the steps below To modify or delete an existing entry, follow the steps belowTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 4-69 Binding Settings4.14.2 ARP List To find an existing entry, follow the steps belowTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 4.15 Dynamic DNS 4.15.1 Comexe.cn DDNSTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions 4.15.2 Dyndns.org DDNSTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 4.15.3 No-ip.com DDNS TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User GuideFigure 4-74 Dyndns.org DDNS Settings Figure 4-75 No-ip.com DDNS Settings4.16.1 Time Settings 4.16 System ToolsTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide To set time manually TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide4.16.2 Diagnostic To set time automaticallyTo set Daylight Saving 2. The time will be lost if the router is turned offTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 4-78 Diagnostic Tools4.16.3 Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the Routers firmware, follow these instructions belowTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 4.16.4 Factory Defaults 4.16.5 Backup & Restore4 The Router will reboot after the upgrading has been finished TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide4.16.6 Reboot TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide4.16.7 Password 4.16.8 System LogTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure 4-86 Mail Account Settings4.16.9 Statistics TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guidez z z z z Statistics Table TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User GuideTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide ResetUDP Tx SYN TxAppendix A FAQ 1. How do I configure the Router to access Internet by ADSL users?300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND3. I want to use NetMeeting, what do I need to do? TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User GuideTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Figure A-5 Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry4. I want to build a WEB Server on the LAN, what should I do? 300Mbps Wireless N Router User GuideTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND Figure A-7 Basic Security5. The wireless stations cannot connect to the Router TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User GuideAppendix B Configuring the PC 1. Configure TCP/IP component300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND¾ Setting IP address automatically 300Mbps Wireless N Router User GuideNow you have two ways to configure the TCP/IP protocol below TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND¾ Setting IP address manually TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User GuideFigure B-3 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Now click OK to keep your settingsTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND Appendix C Specifications WirelessGeneral Environmental and PhysicalAppendix D Glossary TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User GuideTL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection