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¾Time-based Connecting - The connection will only be established in the period from the start time to the end time (both are in HH:MM format).

) Note:

Only when you have configured the system time on “System Tools → Time” page, will the Time-based Connecting function take effect.

¾Connect Manually - You can click the Connect/Disconnect button to connect/disconnect immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on Demand mode. The Internet connection can be disconnected automatically after a specified inactivity period and re-established when you attempt to access the Internet again.

Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately.

Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you specify a time to Max Idle Time because some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.

If you want to do some advanced configurations, please click the Advanced button, and the page shown in Figure 4-9will then appear:

Figure 4-9 PPPoE Advanced Settings

¾MTU Size - The default MTU size is “1480” bytes, which is usually fine. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP.

¾Service Name/AC Name - The service name and AC (Access Concentrator) name should not be configured unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP. In most cases, leaving

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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