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TP-Link WR-842ND Conventions, Main Features, TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router

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TL-WR842ND300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router

1.2Conventions

The Router or TL-WR842ND mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router without any explanation.

1.3Main Features

¾Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to 450Mbps.

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

¾Provides USB Port supporting storage/FTP/Media/Print Server.

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

¾Up to 5 VPN tunnels enable remote VPN connections.

¾Up to 4 SSIDs support multiple wireless networks with different SSIDs and passwords.

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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TP-Link WR-842ND manual Conventions, Main Features, TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router

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TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFCC STATEMENT COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKSCountry FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementCE Mark Warning National restrictionsPage EN623112008 Product Description 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EN 301 893 EN 300 328 V1.7.1 EN 301 489-1 V1.8.12008& EN 301 489-17Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide CONTENTSPackage Contents Chapter 2. Connecting the Router4.7.2 Appendix D Glossary Appendix A FAQAppendix B Configuring the PCs Appendix C SpecificationsTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Package Contents1.1 Overview of the Router Flexible Access ControlSimple Installation Chapter 1. IntroductionTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 1.3 Main Features1.2 Conventions Status 1.4 Panel Layout1.4.1 The Front Panel NameTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 1.4.2 The Rear Panel¾ WIFI ON/OFF Press this button to enable or disable Wi-Fi TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router2.1 System Requirements Chapter 2. Connecting the Router2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 2.3 Connecting the RouterFigure 2-1 Hardware Installation TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router7. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide3.1 TCP/IP Configuration TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 3.2 Quick Installation GuidePlease check the connection following these steps Figure 3-3 Log in the Router TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 3-6 WAN Connection Type TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 3-5 Quick Setup Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - MAC Clone TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 3-7 Quick Setup - PPPoE Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - MAC Clone TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 3-9 Quick Setup - MAC Clone Figure 3-11 Find MAC Address TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 3-12 Quick Setup - Static IP Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - Wireless TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router z PSK Password - You can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters4.6 Wireless Figure 3-15 Quick Setup - Finish TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 3-14 Quick Setup - Finish TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 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-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router I. Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button4.4 WPS II. Enter the client device’s PIN on the Router 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.5 Network4.5.1 WAN III. Enter the Router’s PIN on your client deviceFigure 4-6 WAN - Dynamic IP TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-8 WAN - PPPoE TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Routerdown TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 4-10 WAN - BigPond Cable TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router NSW / ACT - nsw.bigpond.net.auQLD - qld.bigpond.net.au Figure 4-11 WAN - L2TP/Russia L2TP TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-12 PPTP Settings TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.5.2 LANz Dynamic IP - Connections which use dynamic IP address assignment z Static IP - Connections which use static IP address assignmentFigure 4-14 MAC Address Clone 4.5.3 MAC CloneTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-13 LANTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.6 Wireless4.6.1 Wireless Settings Only the PC on your LAN can use the MAC Address Clone functionFigure 4-16 Wireless Settings TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.6.2 Wireless Security¾ SSID - Select the desired SSID from the drop-down list TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Encryption - You can select either Automatic, or TKIP or AESFigure 4-21 WPA/WPA2 - Personal notice in red as shown in FigureTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-20 WPA/WPA2 - EnterpriseTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.6.3 Wireless MAC FilteringTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router To modify or delete an existing entryTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.6.4 Wireless AdvancedTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.6.5 Wireless StatisticsTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.7.1 DHCP Settings4.7 DHCP This page will be refreshed automatically every 5 secondsTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.7.2 DHCP Clients ListTo modify or delete an existing entry 4.7.3 Address ReservationTo Reserve an IP address TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.8 VPN4.8.1 IKE Figure 4-33 IKE Policy Settings TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 4-34 List of IPsec Policy 4.8.2 IPsecTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router To modify or delete an existing entry¾ Policy Name - Enter the name for the IPsec Policy TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 4-36 List of Security Alliance 4.8.3 Security Alliance ListTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router To modify or delete an existing entryTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.9 USB Settings4.9.1 Storage Sharing ¾ Used - The used space of the USB driver TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router To set up your FTP Server, please follow the instructions below4.9.2 FTP Server TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.9.3 Media ServerTo add a new folder, follow the instructions below 3. The max FTP clients number isTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router To set up your media server, please follow the instructions belowFigure 4-44 Media Server Setting TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.9.4 Print ServerTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.9.5 User AccountsTo add a new user account, please follow the steps below TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 1. The two default user accounts cannot be deleted2. Please restart the service for the new settings to take effect TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.10 Forwarding4.10.1 Virtual Servers Figure 4-52 Add or Modify a Virtual Server Entry To set up a virtual server entryTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router To modify or delete an existing entryTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.10.2 Port TriggeringTo add a new rule, follow the steps below Figure 4-54 Add or Modify a Triggering Entry TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTo modify or delete an existing entry 3. Incoming Ports ranges cannot overlap each other Once the Router is configured, the operation is as follows4.10.3 DMZ 4.10.4 UPnPExternal Port - The port which the Router opened for the application TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.11 Security4.11.1 Basic Security TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.11.2 Advanced SecurityFigure 4-59 Advanced Security TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 4.11.3 Local Management300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-61 Remote Management 4.11.4 Remote ManagementTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.12 Parental ControlTo add a new entry, please follow the steps below ¾ Enable - Check this option to enable a specific entry TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router7. Click the Save button TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.13 Access Control4.13.1 Rule ¾ Host - Here displays the host selected in the corresponding rule There are two methods to add a new rule Method One300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842NDIf the IP Address is selected, you can see the following item TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterIf the Domain Name is selected, you will see the following items TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Method TwoFigure 4-71 Add Internet Access Control Entry TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTo add a new entry, please follow the steps below 4.13.2 HostTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-72 Host SettingsTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.13.3 TargetTo add a new entry, please follow the steps below TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 4-75 Target Settings Figure 4-76 Add or Modify an Access Target EntryFigure 4-77 Add or Modify an Access Target Entry TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.13.4 ScheduleTo add a new schedule, follow the steps below TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.14 Advanced RoutingTL-WR842ND 4.14.1 Static Routing ListTo add static routing entries 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Other configurations for the entries4.14.2 System Routing Table TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.15.1 Control Settings4.15 Bandwidth Control 4.15.2 Rules ListFigure 4-86 Bandwidth Control Rules List To add/modify a Bandwidth Control rule, follow the steps belowTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-87 Bandwidth Control Rule SettingsTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.16 IP & MAC Binding Setting4.16.1 Binding Settings TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router To add IP & MAC Binding entries, follow the steps belowTo modify or delete an existing entry, follow the steps below To find an existing entry, follow the steps belowTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.17 Dynamic DNS4.16.2 ARP List TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions4.17.1 Comexe.cn DDNS Figure 4-94 Dyndns.org DDNS Settings 4.17.2 Dyndns.org DDNSTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-95 No-ip.com DDNS Settings 4.17.3 No-ip.com DDNSTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.18.1 Time Setting4.18 System Tools TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router To set time manuallyTo set time automatically To set Daylight SavingTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.18.2 Diagnostic2. The time will be lost if the router is turned off TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.18.3 Firmware Upgrade1. Only one user can use the diagnostic tools at one time TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router To upgrade the Routers firmware, follow these instructions below5 The firmware version must correspond to the hardware TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.18.4 Factory Defaults4.18.5 Backup & Restore All changed settings will be lost when defaults are restoredTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.18.6 Reboot4.18.7 Password TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.18.8 System LogFigure 4-107 Mail Account Settings TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.18.9 Statistics¾ Sorted Rules - Choose how the displayed statistics are sorted 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND TL-WR842ND Statistics Table300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ResetTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Appendix A FAQ1. How do I configure the Router to access Internet by ADSL users? Figure A-3 MAC Clone 3. I want to use Netmeeting, what do I need to do?TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure A-6 DMZ TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure A-4 Virtual Servers Figure A-5 Add or Modify a Virtual server EntryTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4. I want to build a WEB Server on the LAN, what should I do?Figure A-9 Virtual Servers TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure A-8 Remote Management TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 5. The wireless stations cannot connect to the RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Appendix B Configuring the PCs1. Install TCP/IP component Figure B-2 TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure B-3 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND TL-WR842ND Appendix C Specifications300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router WirelessTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Appendix D Glossaryhosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router