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TP-Link WR-842ND manual To set up your media server, please follow the instructions below

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To set up your media server, please follow the instructions below:

TL-WR842ND300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router

Figure 4-42Media Server Setting

¾Server Name – The name of this Media Server.

¾Server Status - Indicates the Media Server’s current status, started or stopped. You can click the Start button to start the Media Server and click the Stop button to stop it.

¾Name - The display name of this folder.

¾File System - The file system type on the partition can be FAT32 or NTFS.

¾Folder - The real full path of the specified folder.

¾Delete - You can delete the share folder by clicking Delete.

To set up your media server, please follow the instructions below:

1.Plug an external USB hard disk drive or USB flash drive into this Router, and then the screen will appear as shown in Figure 4-43.

Figure 4-43Media Server Setting

2.Click the Start button to start the media server, and then the screen will appear as shown in Figure 4-44.

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TP-Link WR-842ND manual To set up your media server, please follow the instructions below

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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 Router1.3 Main Features 1.2 ConventionsTL-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 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 TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-3 Log in the 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 TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - Wirelessz 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 4.2 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 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 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 CableNSW / ACT - nsw.bigpond.net.au QLD - qld.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 VPN 4.8.1 IKETL-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 USB Settings 4.9.1 Storage SharingTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router ¾ Used - The used space of the USB driverTo set up your FTP Server, please follow the instructions below 4.9.2 FTP ServerTL-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 Router4.9.5 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 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 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 4.10.4 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 Security 4.11.1 Basic 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 Security4.11.3 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 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 Access Control 4.13.1 RuleTL-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 Entry4.13.4 Schedule To add a new schedule, follow the steps belowTL-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-WR842NDOther configurations for the entries 4.14.2 System Routing TableTL-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 IP & MAC Binding Setting 4.16.1 Binding SettingsTL-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 Router4.17 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 Daylight Saving To set time manuallyTo set time automatically 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 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 Router4.18.6 Reboot 4.18.7 PasswordTL-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 Router300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842ND¾ Sorted Rules - Choose how the displayed statistics are sorted Reset Statistics Table300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router 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-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 RouterTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure A-8 Remote ManagementFigure A-9 Virtual Servers 5. The wireless stations cannot connect to the Router TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N RouterAppendix B Configuring the PCs 1. Install TCP/IP componentTL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router Figure B-2300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router TL-WR842NDFigure 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