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TP-Link TL-WR843ND manual Connecting the Router, System Requirements

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TL-WR843ND300Mbps Wireless AP/Client 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

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements

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

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

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

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

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

2.3 Connecting the Router

To connect the Router, please follow the steps below:

1)Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place is usually at the center of your wireless network. The place must accord with the Installation Environment Requirements.

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

After finishing the steps above, please choose the working mode you need and carry out the corresponding steps. There are two working mode supported by this router: WISP Client Router and Standard Wireless Router.

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Rev 1.0.0 TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client RouterFCC STATEMENT COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKSIndustry Canada Statement FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementCE Mark Warning Canadian Compliance StatementSafety Information Korea Warning StatementsNCC Notice ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.12008& ETSI EN 301 489-17 EN EN Product Description 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client RouterDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide CONTENTSPackage Contents Chapter 2. Connecting the Router4.7.5 Appendix D Glossary Appendix A FAQAppendix B Configuring the PC Appendix C SpecificationsPackage Contents TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Note Incredible Speed Flexible Access ControlChapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview of the RouterTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide 1.3 Main FeaturesSimple Installation 1.2 ConventionsIndication 1.4 Panel Layout1.4.1 The Front Panel Name Used as RESET button 1.4.2 The Rear PanelTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide  Used as WPS button2.1 System Requirements Chapter 2. Connecting the Router2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 2.3 Connecting the Routera WISP Client Router Mode b Standard Wireless Router ModeTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Figure 2-3 Wall-mount Install TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User GuideChapter 3. Quick Installation Guide 3.1 TCP/IP ConfigurationTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide  Note Please check the connection following these stepsTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide  Note Note 3.2 Quick Installation GuideEnter key TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide TL-WR843ND Note Figure 3-8 MAC Clone 3.2.1 Configuration for Router ModeTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Figure 3-7 WAN Connection TypeTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - PPPoEFigure 3-10 Quick Setup - Static IP Note TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User GuideFigure 3-11 Quick Setup - Wireless TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide 3.2.2 Configuration for Client Router Mode PSK Password - You can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters 4.7 Wirelessb If you choose PPPoE, you will see this page shown in Figure TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User GuideFigure 3-15 Static IP The IP parameters should have been provided by your ISPTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide  Note Survey - Click this button, you can survey the AP which runs nearby TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Note TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User GuideFigure 3-17 AP List Figure 3-18 Quick Setup - Wireless Figure 3-19 Finish TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User GuideTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Chapter 4. Configuring the Router4.1 Login 4.2 StatusFigure 4-1 Router Status 4.3 Quick SetupPlease refer to 3.2 Quick Installation Guide TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Note I. Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button4.4 WPS TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User GuideII. Enter the client device’s PIN on the Router III. Enter the Router’s PIN on your client deviceTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide  Note 4.5 Working ModeTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Figure 4-5 Working Mode4.6 Network 4.6.1 WANTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide  Note Host Name - This option specifies the Host Name of the Router Figure 4-9 WAN - PPPoE TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User GuideTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide  Disabled - The Secondary Connection is disabled by default, so there is PPPoE connection only. This is recommended Note Figure 4-10 PPPoE Advanced Settings TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User GuideTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide NSW / ACT - nsw.bigpond.net.auTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Figure 4-13 PPTP Settings TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User GuideTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide 4.6.2 MAC Clone Dynamic IP - Connections which use dynamic IP address assignment  Static IP - Connections which use static IP address assignment Note 4.6.3 LANOnly the PC on your LAN can use the MAC Address Clone function TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User GuideTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide 4.7 Wireless4.7.1 Wireless Settings 4.7.1.1. Wireless Settings on Router ModeTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Note Dialog Note TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide  Mode - Select the desired mode. The default setting is 11bgn mixed Note TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide  In an elevated location such as a high shelf With the Antenna in the upright position  Away from large metal surfaces4.7.1.2. Wireless Settings on WISP Client Router Mode TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User GuideFigure 4-18 Wireless Settings Figure 4-19 AP List TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide In an elevated location such as a high shelf TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Note  Note4.7.2 Wireless Security TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User GuideFigure 4-21 Wireless Security  Note ∙ Encryption - You can select either Automatic, or TKIP or AESTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide  Note Note TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User GuideTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide 4.7.3 Wireless MAC Filtering4.7.4 Wireless Advanced To modify or delete an existing entryTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Figure 4-27 Wireless Advanced TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Note 4.7.5 Wireless StatisticsThis page will be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User GuideTL-WR843ND 4.8.1 DHCP Settings4.8 DHCP 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Note 4.8.2 DHCP Client List4.8.3 Address Reservation TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User GuideFigure 4-32 Address Reservation To Reserve an IP addressTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide To modify or delete an existing entry4.9 Forwarding 4.9.1 Virtual ServersTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide To modify or delete an existing entry To set up a virtual server entryTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide  Note4.9.2 Port Triggering To add a new rule, follow the steps belowTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide TL-WR843ND 4.9.3 DMZ3 Incoming Ports cannot overlap each other 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Note 4.9.4 UPnPTo assign a computer or server to be a DMZ server TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide4.10Security 4.10.1 Basic SecurityTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Figure 4-42 Basic Security TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide4.10.2 Advanced Security 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User GuideTL-WR843ND 4.10.3 Local Management TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Note  Note 4.10.4 Remote Management300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide TL-WR843ND Note 4.11 Parental ControlTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Figure 4-46 Parental Control Settings Modify - Here you can edit or delete an existing entry To add a new entry, please follow the steps below300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide TL-WR843NDClick Add New... button TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide4.12Access Control 4.12.1 RuleTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide There are two methods to add a new rule Method OneIf the MAC Address is selected, you can see the following item TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User GuideIf the IP Address is selected, you will see the following items TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User GuideTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Method TwoFigure 4-55 Add Internet Access Control Entry TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User GuideTo add a new entry, please follow the steps below 4.12.2 HostTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Figure 4-56 Host SettingsTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide 4.12.3 TargetTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Figure 4-59 Target SettingsTo add a new entry, please follow the steps below TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Figure 4-60 Add or Modify an Access Target EntryFigure 4-61 Add or Modify an Access Target Entry 4.12.4 Schedule To add a new schedule, follow the steps belowTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Figure 4-64 Advanced Routing Menu 4.13Advanced RoutingTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Figure 4-63 Advanced Schedule Settings4.13.1 Static Routing To add static routing entries, follow the steps belowTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide 4.14 Bandwidth Control 4.13.2 System Routing TableTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide 4.14.1 Control Settings 4.14.2 Rules ListTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide 4.15.1 Binding Settings4.15 IP & MAC Binding To add a Bandwidth Control rule, follow the steps belowFigure 4-72 Binding Settings To add IP & MAC Binding entries, follow the steps belowTo modify or delete an existing entry, follow the steps below TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide4.15.2 ARP List To find an existing entry, follow the steps belowTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide  Note 4.16 Dynamic DNS4.16.1 Comexe.cn DDNS TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User GuideTo set up for DDNS, follow these instructions 4.16.2 Dyndns.org DDNSTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Figure 4-78 No-ip.com DDNS Settings 4.16.3 No-ip.com DDNSTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Figure 4-77 Dyndns.org DDNS Settings4.17.1 Time Settings 4.17 System ToolsTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide To set time manually2 The time will be lost if the router is turned off 4.17.2 DiagnosticTo set time automatically To set Daylight SavingTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Figure 4-81 Diagnostic Tools Note  Note 4.17.3 Firmware UpgradeTo upgrade the Routers firmware, follow these instructions below TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User GuideTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide 4.17.4 Factory Defaults4.17.5 Backup & Restore 4 The Router will reboot after the upgrading has been finished4.17.6 Reboot TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Note  Note 4.17.7 Password4.17.8 System Log TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User GuideFigure 4-88 System Log TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Note 4.17.9 Statistics300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide TL-WR843NDTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Statistics TableUDP Tx 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User GuideReset TL-WR843ND Note Appendix A FAQ1. How do I configure the Router to access Internet by ADSL users? TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User GuideTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide 3. I want to use NetMeeting, what do I need to do?TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Figure A-5 Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry Note Figure A-7 Basic Security 4. I want to build a WEB Server on the LAN, what should I do?300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide TL-WR843NDTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide 5. The wireless stations cannot connect to the RouterAppendix B Configuring the PC 1. Configure TCP/IP componentTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide TL-WR843ND  Setting IP address automatically300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Now you have two ways to configure the TCP/IP protocol below Note  Setting IP address manually300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide TL-WR843NDNow click OK to keep your settings TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User GuideEnvironmental and Physical Appendix C SpecificationsWireless GeneralTL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide Appendix D Glossaryhosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide