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

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Limited by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection option.

¾Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default channel is set to Auto, so the Router will choose the best channel automatically. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.

¾Mode - Select the desired mode.

11b only - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11b.

11g only - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11g.

11n only- Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n.

11bg mixed - Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients. 11bgn mixed - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n wireless clients.

Select the desired wireless mode. When 802.11b mode is selected, only 802.11b wireless stations can connect to the Router. When 802.11g mode is selected, only 802.11g wireless stations can connect to the Router. When 802.11n mode is selected, only 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the Router. It is strongly recommended that you set the Mode 11bng mixed, and all of 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the Router.

¾Channel width - Select the channel width from the drop-down list. The default setting is automatic, which can adjust the channel width for your clients automatically.

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If 11b only, 11g only or 11bg mixed is selected in the Mode field, the Channel Width selecting field will turn grey and the value will become 20M, which is unable to be changed.

¾Max Tx Rate - You can limit the maximum tx rate of the Router through this field.

¾Enable Wireless Router Radio - The wireless radio of this Router can be enabled or disabled to allow wireless stations access.

¾Enable SSID Broadcast - When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. If you select the Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the Wireless Router will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.

¾Enable WDS - Check this box to enable WDS. With this function, the Router can bridge two

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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 Router1.3 Main Features 1.2 ConventionsTL-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 RequirementsTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 7. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL ModemFigure 2-1 Hardware Installation Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide 3.1 TCP/IP ConfigurationTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 3.2 Quick Installation Guide Please check the connection following these stepsTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-3 Log in the Router TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick SetupFigure 3-6 WAN Connection Type TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - PPPoEFigure 3-8 Quick Setup - MAC Clone TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - MAC CloneFigure 3-10 Quick Setup - MAC Clone TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - Static IPFigure 3-11 Find MAC Address Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - Wireless TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Routerz PSK Password - You can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters 4.6 WirelessTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-14 Quick Setup - FinishFigure 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 StatusI. Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button 4.4 WPSTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842NDII. 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 RouterNSW / ACT - nsw.bigpond.net.au QLD - qld.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 VPN 4.8.1 IKETL-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 USB Settings 4.9.1 Storage SharingTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ Used - The used space of the USB driver TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTo set up your FTP Server, please follow the instructions below 4.9.2 FTP ServerTL-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 Server4.9.5 User Accounts To add a new user account, please follow the steps belowTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 1. The two default user accounts cannot be deleted 2. Please restart the service for the new settings to take effectTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.10 Forwarding 4.10.1 Virtual ServersTL-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 Entry4.10.2 Port Triggering To add a new rule, follow the steps belowTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router To modify or delete an existing entryFigure 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 Security 4.11.1 Basic 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 Router4.11.3 Local Management 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterTL-WR842ND 4.11.4 Remote Management TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 4-61 Remote Management 4.12 Parental Control To add a new entry, please follow the steps belowTL-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 Access Control 4.13.1 RuleTL-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 Router4.13.4 Schedule To add a new schedule, follow the steps belowTL-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-WR842NDOther configurations for the entries 4.14.2 System Routing TableTL-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 IP & MAC Binding Setting 4.16.1 Binding SettingsTL-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 Router4.17 Dynamic DNS 4.16.2 ARP ListTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions 4.17.1 Comexe.cn DDNSTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.17.2 Dyndns.org DDNS TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 4-94 Dyndns.org DDNS Settings 4.17.3 No-ip.com DDNS TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 4-95 No-ip.com DDNS Settings 4.18.1 Time Setting 4.18 System ToolsTL-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 Router4.18.2 Diagnostic 2. The time will be lost if the router is turned offTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 4.18.3 Firmware Upgrade 1. Only one user can use the diagnostic tools at one timeTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router To upgrade the Routers firmware, follow these instructions below 5 The firmware version must correspond to the hardwareTL-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 Router4.18.6 Reboot 4.18.7 PasswordTL-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 Statistics300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842ND¾ Sorted Rules - Choose how the displayed statistics are sorted 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Statistics TableReset TL-WR842NDAppendix A FAQ 1. How do I configure the Router to access Internet by ADSL users?TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 3. I want to use Netmeeting, what do I need to do? TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterFigure 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?TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure A-8 Remote ManagementFigure A-9 Virtual Servers TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 5. The wireless stations cannot connect to the RouterAppendix B Configuring the PCs 1. Install TCP/IP componentTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure B-2 TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842NDFigure 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