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TP-Link WR-842ND manual NSW / ACT - nsw.bigpond.net.au, QLD - qld.bigpond.net.au

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¾MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP.

¾Connect on Demand - In this mode, the Internet connection can be terminated automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-established when you attempt to access the Internet again. If you want your Internet connection keeps active all the time, please enter “0” in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects.

¾Connect Automatically - The connection can be re-established automatically when it was down.

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.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

5.If your ISP provides L2TP connection, please select L2TP/Russia L2TP option. And you should enter the following parameters (Figure 4-11):

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TP-Link WR-842ND manual NSW / ACT - nsw.bigpond.net.au, QLD - qld.bigpond.net.au

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TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFCC STATEMENT COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKSCE Mark Warning FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementNational restrictions CountryPage DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Product Description 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterEN 301 893 EN 300 328 V1.7.1 EN 301 489-1 V1.8.12008& EN 301 489-17 EN623112008Package Contents CONTENTSChapter 2. Connecting the Router Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide4.7.2 Appendix B Configuring the PCs Appendix A FAQAppendix C Specifications Appendix D GlossaryTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Package ContentsSimple Installation Flexible Access ControlChapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview of the Router1.2 Conventions 1.3 Main FeaturesTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 1.4.1 The Front Panel 1.4 Panel LayoutName StatusTL-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 Router2.2 Installation Environment Requirements Chapter 2. Connecting the Router2.3 Connecting the Router 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 Figure 3-3 Log in the Router TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N 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 Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - Wireless TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router4.6 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 4.1 Login Chapter 4. Configuring the Router4.2 Status TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterPlease refer to 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 4.3 Quick SetupTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 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 4.5.1 WAN 4.5 NetworkIII. Enter the Router’s PIN on your client device TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 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 RouterQLD - qld.bigpond.net.au NSW / ACT - nsw.bigpond.net.auTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 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 Routerz Dynamic IP - Connections which use dynamic IP address assignment 4.5.2 LANz Static IP - Connections which use static IP address assignment TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.5.3 MAC CloneFigure 4-13 LAN Figure 4-14 MAC Address Clone4.6.1 Wireless Settings 4.6 WirelessOnly the PC on your LAN can use the MAC Address Clone function TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 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 AESTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router notice in red as shown in FigureFigure 4-20 WPA/WPA2 - Enterprise Figure 4-21 WPA/WPA2 - PersonalTL-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 Statistics4.7 DHCP 4.7.1 DHCP SettingsThis page will be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.7.2 DHCP Clients ListTo Reserve an IP address 4.7.3 Address ReservationTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router To modify or delete an existing entry4.8.1 IKE 4.8 VPNTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 4-33 IKE Policy Settings TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.8.2 IPsecTo modify or delete an existing entry Figure 4-34 List of IPsec Policy¾ Policy Name - Enter the name for the IPsec Policy TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.8.3 Security Alliance ListTo modify or delete an existing entry Figure 4-36 List of Security Alliance4.9.1 Storage Sharing 4.9 USB SettingsTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ Used - The used space of the USB driver TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router4.9.2 FTP Server To set up your FTP Server, please follow the instructions belowTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router To add a new folder, follow the instructions below 4.9.3 Media Server3. The max FTP clients number is TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-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 ServerTo 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 TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router To set up a virtual server entryTo modify or delete an existing entry 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 4.10.3 DMZ Once the Router is configured, the operation is as follows4.10.4 UPnP 3. Incoming Ports ranges cannot overlap each otherExternal Port - The port which the Router opened for the application TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router4.11.1 Basic Security 4.11 SecurityTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.11.2 Advanced SecurityFigure 4-59 Advanced Security TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router300Mbps 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 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 Router4.13.1 Rule 4.13 Access ControlTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router There are two methods to add a new rule Method OneTL-WR842ND ¾ Host - Here displays the host selected in the corresponding ruleIf 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 RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.13.2 HostFigure 4-72 Host Settings To add a new entry, please follow the steps belowTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.13.3 TargetFigure 4-75 Target Settings TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 4-76 Add or Modify an Access Target Entry To add a new entry, please follow the steps belowFigure 4-77 Add or Modify an Access Target Entry TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTo add a new schedule, follow the steps below 4.13.4 ScheduleTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.14 Advanced RoutingTo add static routing entries 4.14.1 Static Routing List300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842ND4.14.2 System Routing Table Other configurations for the entriesTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.15 Bandwidth Control 4.15.1 Control Settings4.15.2 Rules List TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router To add/modify a Bandwidth Control rule, follow the steps belowFigure 4-87 Bandwidth Control Rule Settings 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 modify or delete an existing entry, follow the steps below To add IP & MAC Binding entries, follow the steps belowTo find 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 time automatically To set time manuallyTo set Daylight Saving 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 4.18.5 Backup & Restore 4.18.4 Factory DefaultsAll changed settings will be lost when defaults are restored TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router4.18.7 Password 4.18.6 RebootTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 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 StatisticsTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router¾ Sorted Rules - Choose how the displayed statistics are sorted 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Statistics TableReset 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-4 Virtual Servers TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure A-5 Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry Figure A-6 DMZTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4. I want to build a WEB Server on the LAN, what should I do?Figure A-8 Remote Management TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure A-9 Virtual Servers TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 5. The wireless stations cannot connect to the Router1. Install TCP/IP component Appendix B Configuring the PCsTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure B-2 TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure B-3 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Appendix C SpecificationsWireless TL-WR842NDTL-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