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hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection.

¾SSID - A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network. For the wireless devices in a network to communicate with each other, all devices must be configured with the same SSID. This is typically the configuration parameter for a wireless PC card. It corresponds to the ESSID in the wireless Access Point and to the wireless network name.

¾WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit or 152-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.

¾Wi-Fi - A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group promoting interoperability among 802.11b devices.

¾WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devices communicate with each other wirelessly, which network serving users are limited in a local area.

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

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300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842NDCOPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS FCC STATEMENTNational restrictions FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementCE Mark Warning CountryPage EN 301 893 EN 300 328 V1.7.1 EN 301 489-1 V1.8.12008& EN 301 489-17 Product Description 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EN623112008Chapter 2. Connecting the Router CONTENTSPackage Contents Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide4.7.2 Appendix C Specifications Appendix A FAQAppendix B Configuring the PCs Appendix D GlossaryPackage Contents TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterChapter 1. Introduction Flexible Access ControlSimple Installation 1.1 Overview of the Router1.2 Conventions 1.3 Main FeaturesTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Name 1.4 Panel Layout1.4.1 The Front Panel Status1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ WIFI ON/OFF Press this button to enable or disable Wi-Fi2.3 Connecting the Router Chapter 2. Connecting the Router2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 2.1 System Requirements7. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 2-1 Hardware Installation 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration Chapter 3. Quick Installation GuideTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Please check the connection following these steps 3.2 Quick Installation GuideTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-3 Log in the RouterFigure 3-5 Quick Setup TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 3-6 WAN Connection Type Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - PPPoE TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 3-8 Quick Setup - MAC Clone Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - MAC Clone TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 3-10 Quick Setup - MAC Clone Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - Static IP TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 3-11 Find MAC Address TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - Wireless4.6 Wireless z PSK Password - You can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal charactersTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-14 Quick Setup - Finish TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 3-15 Quick Setup - Finish 4.2 Status Chapter 4. Configuring the Router4.1 Login TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.3 Quick SetupPlease refer to 3.2 Quick Installation Guide Figure 4-1 Router Status4.4 WPS I. Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup ButtonTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterII. Enter the client device’s PIN on the Router III. Enter the Router’s PIN on your client device 4.5 Network4.5.1 WAN TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-6 WAN - Dynamic IPTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-8 WAN - PPPoETL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router downTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-10 WAN - BigPond CableQLD - qld.bigpond.net.au NSW / ACT - nsw.bigpond.net.auTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-11 WAN - L2TP/Russia L2TPTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-12 PPTP Settingsz Static IP - Connections which use static IP address assignment 4.5.2 LANz Dynamic IP - Connections which use dynamic IP address assignment TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 4-13 LAN 4.5.3 MAC CloneTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-14 MAC Address CloneOnly the PC on your LAN can use the MAC Address Clone function 4.6 Wireless4.6.1 Wireless Settings TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-16 Wireless SettingsTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.6.2 Wireless Security TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ SSID - Select the desired SSID from the drop-down listEncryption - You can select either Automatic, or TKIP or AES TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 4-20 WPA/WPA2 - Enterprise notice in red as shown in FigureTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-21 WPA/WPA2 - Personal4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTo modify or delete an existing entry TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router4.6.4 Wireless Advanced TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router4.6.5 Wireless Statistics TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterThis page will be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds 4.7.1 DHCP Settings4.7 DHCP TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router4.7.2 DHCP Clients List TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.7.3 Address ReservationTo Reserve an IP address To modify or delete an existing entry4.8.1 IKE 4.8 VPNTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-33 IKE Policy SettingsTo modify or delete an existing entry 4.8.2 IPsecTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-34 List of IPsec PolicyTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ Policy Name - Enter the name for the IPsec PolicyTo modify or delete an existing entry 4.8.3 Security Alliance ListTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-36 List of Security Alliance4.9.1 Storage Sharing 4.9 USB SettingsTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ Used - The used space of the USB driver4.9.2 FTP Server To set up your FTP Server, please follow the instructions belowTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 3. The max FTP clients number is 4.9.3 Media ServerTo add a new folder, follow the instructions below TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTo set up your media server, please follow the instructions below TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-44 Media Server Setting4.9.4 Print Server TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTo add a new user account, please follow the steps below 4.9.5 User AccountsTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 2. Please restart the service for the new settings to take effect 1. The two default user accounts cannot be deletedTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.10.1 Virtual Servers 4.10 ForwardingTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router To modify or delete an existing entry To set up a virtual server entryTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-52 Add or Modify a Virtual Server EntryTo add a new rule, follow the steps below 4.10.2 Port TriggeringTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router To modify or delete an existing entry TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 4-54 Add or Modify a Triggering Entry 4.10.4 UPnP Once the Router is configured, the operation is as follows4.10.3 DMZ 3. Incoming Ports ranges cannot overlap each otherTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router External Port - The port which the Router opened for the application4.11.1 Basic Security 4.11 SecurityTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.11.2 Advanced Security TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-59 Advanced Security300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.11.3 Local ManagementTL-WR842ND TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.11.4 Remote ManagementFigure 4-61 Remote Management To add a new entry, please follow the steps below 4.12 Parental ControlTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ Enable - Check this option to enable a specific entryTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 7. Click the Save button4.13.1 Rule 4.13 Access ControlTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842ND There are two methods to add a new rule Method One300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ Host - Here displays the host selected in the corresponding ruleTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router If the IP Address is selected, you can see the following itemTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router If the Domain Name is selected, you will see the following itemsMethod Two TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-71 Add Internet Access Control EntryFigure 4-72 Host Settings 4.13.2 HostTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router To add a new entry, please follow the steps below4.13.3 Target TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 4-76 Add or Modify an Access Target Entry TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 4-75 Target Settings To add a new entry, please follow the steps belowTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-77 Add or Modify an Access Target EntryTo add a new schedule, follow the steps below 4.13.4 ScheduleTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.14 Advanced Routing TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.14.1 Static Routing ListTo add static routing entries TL-WR842ND4.14.2 System Routing Table Other configurations for the entriesTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.15.2 Rules List 4.15.1 Control Settings4.15 Bandwidth Control TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 4-87 Bandwidth Control Rule Settings To add/modify a Bandwidth Control rule, follow the steps belowTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-86 Bandwidth Control Rules List4.16.1 Binding Settings 4.16 IP & MAC Binding SettingTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router To find an existing entry, follow the steps below To add IP & MAC Binding entries, follow the steps belowTo modify or delete an existing entry, follow the steps below TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router4.16.2 ARP List 4.17 Dynamic DNSTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.17.1 Comexe.cn DDNS To set up for DDNS, follow these instructionsTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.17.2 Dyndns.org DDNSFigure 4-94 Dyndns.org DDNS Settings TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.17.3 No-ip.com DDNSFigure 4-95 No-ip.com DDNS Settings 4.18 System Tools 4.18.1 Time SettingTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router To set Daylight Saving To set time manuallyTo set time automatically TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router2. The time will be lost if the router is turned off 4.18.2 DiagnosticTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 1. Only one user can use the diagnostic tools at one time 4.18.3 Firmware UpgradeTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 5 The firmware version must correspond to the hardware To upgrade the Routers firmware, follow these instructions belowTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router All changed settings will be lost when defaults are restored 4.18.4 Factory Defaults4.18.5 Backup & Restore TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router4.18.7 Password 4.18.6 RebootTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.18.8 System Log TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-107 Mail Account Settings4.18.9 Statistics TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router¾ Sorted Rules - Choose how the displayed statistics are sorted Reset Statistics Table300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842ND1. How do I configure the Router to access Internet by ADSL users? Appendix A FAQTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 3. I want to use Netmeeting, what do I need to do?Figure A-3 MAC Clone Figure A-5 Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure A-4 Virtual Servers Figure A-6 DMZ4. I want to build a WEB Server on the LAN, what should I do? TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure A-8 Remote Management TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure A-9 Virtual Servers 5. The wireless stations cannot connect to the Router TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router1. Install TCP/IP component Appendix B Configuring the PCsTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure B-2TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure B-3 Wireless Appendix C Specifications300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842NDAppendix D Glossary TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection