TP-LINK TL-WR841HP User Manual

TL-WR841HP

300Mbps High Power Wireless N Router

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This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
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any other antenna or transmitter.

“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only

Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
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CE Mark Warning

RF Exposure Information

This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of
the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.

The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body.

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NCC Notice

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率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。
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時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。

低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。

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when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the

product or the power adapter from the power source.
 Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock

and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.

 Avoid water and wet locations.
 Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
 The plug considered as disconnect device of adapter.

 Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original

packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to
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Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd,

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

For the following equipment:

Product Name: 300Mbps High Power Wireless N Router

Model Number: TL-WR841HP

Trademark: TP-LINK
We declare under our own responsibility that the above product satisfies all the technical

regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:
Directive 1999/5/EC, Directive 2011/65/EU, Directive 2009 /125 /EC
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents:

EN 300328 V1.9.1
EN 301489-1 V1.9.2 & EN 301489-17 V2.2.1
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EN 55024: 2010
EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 +A2: 2013
EN 50385: 2002
EN 50581: 2012
(EC) No 278/2009
(EC) No 1275/2008
(EU) No 801/2013

The product carries the CE Mark:

Person responsible for making this declaration:

Huang Jing

Regulatory Compliance Manager

Date of issue: 2016/03/17

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CONTENTS

Package Contents ....................................................................................................... 1

Chapter 1. Introduction ............................................................................................. 2

1.1 Overview of the Router ................................................................................................... 2

1.2 Conventions .................................................................................................................... 2

1.3 Main Features ................................................................................................................. 3

1.4 Panel Layout ................................................................................................................... 4

1.4.1 The Front Panel .................................................................................................. 4

1.4.2 The Rear Panel ................................................................................................... 5

Chapter 2. Connecting the Internet .......................................................................... 6

2.1 System Requirements .................................................................................................... 6

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements .......................................................................... 6

2.3 Connecting the router ..................................................................................................... 6

2.3.1 Before you start ................................................................................................... 6

2.3.2 TCP/IP Configuration .......................................................................................... 7

2.3.3 Router Mode ....................................................................................................... 9

2.3.4 Range Extender Mode ...................................................................................... 11

2.3.5 Access Point Mode ........................................................................................... 12

Chapter 3. Configuration for Router Mode ............................................................ 15

3.1 Login ............................................................................................................................. 15

3.2 Quick Setup .................................................................................................................. 15

3.3 Basic ............................................................................................................................. 15

3.3.1 Network Map ..................................................................................................... 15

3.3.2 Internet .............................................................................................................. 16

3.3.3 Wireless ............................................................................................................ 21

3.3.4 Guest Network .................................................................................................. 22

3.4 Advanced ...................................................................................................................... 22

3.4.1 Status ................................................................................................................ 23

3.4.2 Network ............................................................................................................. 24

3.4.3 Wireless ............................................................................................................ 34

3.4.4 Wireless Statistics ............................................................................................. 44

3.4.5 Guest Network .................................................................................................. 45

3.4.6 DHCP ................................................................................................................ 47

3.4.7 Forwarding ........................................................................................................ 50

3.4.8 Security ............................................................................................................. 55

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3.4.9 Parental Control ................................................................................................ 60

3.4.10 Access Control .................................................................................................. 62

3.4.11 Advanced Routing ............................................................................................. 72

3.4.12 Bandwidth Control ............................................................................................. 74

3.4.13 IP & MAC Binding ............................................................................................. 76

3.4.14 ARP List ............................................................................................................ 77

3.4.15 Dynamic DNS ................................................................................................... 78

3.4.16 No-IP DDNS ...................................................................................................... 79

3.4.17 IPv6 Support ..................................................................................................... 80

3.4.18 System Tools ..................................................................................................... 91

Chapter 4. Configuration for Range Extender Mode ........................................... 103

4.1 Login and switch the working mode ........................................................................... 103

4.2 Quick Setup ................................................................................................................ 103

4.3 Setting ......................................................................................................................... 103

4.3.1 Status .............................................................................................................. 104

4.3.2 Network ........................................................................................................... 104

4.3.3 Wireless .......................................................................................................... 106

4.3.4 DHCP .............................................................................................................. 115

4.3.5 System Tools ................................................................................................... 118

Chapter 5. Configuration for Access Point Mode ............................................... 128

5.1 Login and switch the working mode ........................................................................... 128

5.2 Quick Setup ................................................................................................................ 128

5.3 Setting ......................................................................................................................... 128

5.3.1 Status .............................................................................................................. 129

5.3.2 Network ........................................................................................................... 130

5.3.3 Wireless .......................................................................................................... 132

5.3.4 Guest Network ................................................................................................ 143

5.3.5 DHCP .............................................................................................................. 143

5.3.6 System Tools ................................................................................................... 147

Appendix A: FAQ..................................................................................................... 157

Appendix B: Configuring the PCs ......................................................................... 162

Appendix C: Specifications .................................................................................... 166

Appendix D: Glossary ............................................................................................ 167

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Package Contents

The following items should be found in your package:

 300Mbps High Power Wireless N Router TL-WR841HP
 DC Power Adapter
 Quick Installation Guide
 Ethernet Cable

 Note:

Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items is damaged or
missing, please contact with your distributor.

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Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1 Overview of the Router

The router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. The 300Mbps High
Power Wireless N Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which can fully meet the need of
Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking
performance.

TheTL-WR841HP router provides up to 300Mbps wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless
clients. The incredible speed makes it ideal for handling multiple data streams at the same time,
which ensures your network stable and smooth. The performance of this 802.11n wireless router
will give you the unexpected networking experience at speed 650% faster than 802.11g. It is also
compatible with all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products.

With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN
64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as
advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR841HPTL-WR841HP 300Mbps High Power Wireless
N Router provides complete data privacy.

The router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can establish
restricted access policies for children or staff. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port
Triggering, and then the network administrators can manage and monitor the network in real time
with the remote management function.

Since the router is compatible with virtually all the major operating systems, it is very easy to
manage. Quick Setup Wizard is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in
this user guide. Before installing the router, please look through this guide to know all the
router’s functions.

1.2 Conventions

The router or TL-WR841HPTL-WR841HP mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR841HP300Mbps
High Power Wireless N Router TL-WR841HP without any explanation.

Simple Installation

Flexible Access Control

Multiple Security Protections

Incredible Speed

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1.3 Main Features

 Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps.
 One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN

ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX.

 Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption

security.

 Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet

access.

 Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host.
 Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing.
 Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet.
 Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing.
 Built-in firewall supporting IP address filtering, Domain Name filtering, and MAC address

filtering.

 Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE.
 Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control

List).

 Supports Flow Statistics.
 Support three working mode: Router, Range Extender, Access Point
 Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.
 Supports Tether App to manage the router on smart devices.

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1.4 Panel Layout

1.4.1 The Front Panel

 RE button: The button for the Range Extender mode. Press and hold it for about 3

seconds to change to the Range Extender mode.
The router’s LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to right).

Name

Status

Indication

RE

Blinking

The router is connecting to the host network. This
process will last in the first 2 minutes.

On

The router has been successfully connected to the host
network, and it is working in Range Extender mode.

Wi-Fi

Off

The wireless function is disabled.

On

The wireless function is enabled.

PWR

Blinking

The router is updating or initializing.

On

The router is working in a normal status.

WAN

Off

No connection.

On(Orange)

The router’s Internet port has been connected but the

Internet is unavailable.

On

The Internet is available.

LAN

On

There is a device connected to the corresponding port.

Off

No connection.

WPS

Blinking

A wireless device is connecting to the network by WPS
function. This process will last in the first 2 minutes.

On

A wireless device has been successfully added to the
network by WPS function. The WPS LED will be off
after 5 minutes.

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1.4.2 The Rear Panel

The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right).

 Ethernet (1, 2, 3, 4): These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the router to the local PC(s).
 WPS: If your clients, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then

you can press this button to quickly establish a connection between the router and clients

and automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network. The wireless

security will be automatically configured for your wireless network.

 Internet: This port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.
 Reset: With the router powered on, press and hold the Reset button until all LEDs turn

back on momentarily. And then release the button and wait the router to reboot to its factory

default settings.
 Wi-Fi: The button for the wireless function. Press and hold the wireless button for about 2

seconds to turn it on or off.

 Power On/Off: The switch for the power.
 Power: The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the

power adapter provided.
 Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data.

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Chapter 2. Connecting the Internet

2.1 System Requirements

 Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)
 One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the router is

connected directly to the Ethernet.)

 PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors
 TCP/IP protocol on each PC

 Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements

 Place the router in a well-ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent
 Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)
 Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the router

 Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉)

 Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing

2.3 Connecting the router

2.3.1 Before you start

Before installing the Router, please make sure your broadband service provided by your ISP is
available. If there is any problem, please contact with your ISP.

Please choose the operation mode you need and carry out the corresponding steps. There are
three operation modes supported by this router: Router, Range Extender and Access Point.

Please install the Antennas first by following the steps shown below before your start to use the
router.

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2.3.2 TCP/IP Configuration

The default domain name of the 300Mbps High Power Wireless N Router is http://tplinkwifi.net,
the default IP address is 192.168.0.1, and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These
values can be changed as you desire. In this guide, we all use the default values for description.

Connect the local PC to the Ethernet ports of the router, and then you can configure the IP
address for your PC by following the steps below:

1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC. If
you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to Appendix B: Configuring the

PCs.

2) Then the built-in DHCP server will assign IP address for the PC.

Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection
between your PC and the router. The following example is in Windows XP.

Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.0.1, and then press Enter.

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 If the result displayed is similar to the figure below, it means the connection between your

PC and the router has been established well.

 If the result displayed is similar to the figure below, it means the connection between your

PC and the router failed.

Please check the connection following these steps:

1. Is the connection between your PC and the router correct?
The LED of Ethernet port which you link to on the router and LED on your PC's adapter

should be lit.

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2. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?
If the router's IP address is 192.168.0.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of

192.168.0.2 ~ 192.168.0.254.

3. Try the IP address 192.168.0.1.
If the LAN IP of the modem connected with your router is 192.168.0.x, the default LAN IP of

the router will automatically switch from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1 (or 192.168.2.1 or

192.168.3.1) to avoid IP conflict. Therefore, in order to verify the network connection
between your PC and the router, you can open a command prompt, and type ping

192.168.1.1 (or 192.168.2.1 or 192.168.3.1), and then press Enter.

2.3.3 Router Mode

This mode enables multiple users to share Internet connection via ADSL/Cable Modem.

2.3.3.1. Hardware Connection

If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of through a DSL /

Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable directly to the router’s Internet port, then

follow steps 3 and 5 to complete the hardware connection.

1. Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.

2. Connect the modem to the Internet port on the router via an Ethernet cable.

3. Turn on the router.

4. Put the battery back, turn on the modem and wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.

5. Connect your devices to the router and check the LED lights.

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Wired: Connect your computer to the router (LAN port) via an Ethernet cable.

Wireless: Connect wirelessly by using the SSID (network name) and password printed on

the bottom label of the router.

2.3.3.2. Login and Quick Setup

1. Enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar of a web browser. Use admin for both
username and password, and then click Login.

 Note:

If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that your IE Web-browser has been set to a
proxy. Go to Tools menu > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings, in the screen that
appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.

2. After successfully login, follow Quick Setup to complete the configuration. For wireless
devices, you may have to reconnect to the wireless network if you have customized the
SSID (wireless name) and password during the configuration.

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2.3.4 Range Extender Mode

This mode boosts your home wireless coverage.

2.3.4.1. Configure

Using RE Button is an easy way to extend your host network. We recommend you to use this

way if your host router has the WPS button. The button might look like these:

Option One: Using RE Button

1. Press the WPS button on the host router.

2. Press and hold the RE button on the top panel of router for about 3 seconds within 1
minute. The router will start to reboot.

3. After rebooted, the RE LED should change from blinking to a solid state, indicating a
successful connection.

 Note:

If not, please refer to the Option Two.

Option Two: Using Web Browser

1. Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using the SSID
(wireless name) and password printed on the bottom label of the router.

2. Enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar of a web browser. Use admin for both
username and password, and then click Login.

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 Note:

If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that your IE Web-browser has been set to a
proxy. Go to Tools menu > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings, in the screen that
appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.

3. After successfully login, follow Quick Setup to complete the configuration.
Make sure to choose Range Extender and click Survey to choose your host network and

fill in its wireless password.

2.3.4.2. Relocate

Place the router between your host router and the Wi-Fi dead zone. The location you choose
must be within the range of your existing host network.

The extended network shares the same SSID (wireless name) and password as your host
network.

2.3.5 Access Point Mode

2.3.5.1. Hardware connection

This mode transforms your existing wired network to a wireless network.

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1. Turn on the router.

2. Connect the router to your wired host router’s Ethernet port via an Ethernet cable as shown
above.

3. Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using the SSID
(network name) and password printed on the bottom label of the router.

2.3.5.2. Login and Quick Setup

1. Enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar of a web browser. Use admin for both
username and password, and then click Login.

 Note:

If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that your IE Web-browser has been set to a
proxy. Go to Tools menu > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings, in the screen that
appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.

2. After successfully login, Click Mode button on the top-right corner of the Web Management
Page and choose Access Point and then click Save. The router will reboot automatically.

 Note:

If you want to change the default SSID (network name) and the password, please follow
Quick Setup to complete the configuration.

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Connect to the wireless network by using the SSID (wireless name) and password of the router.

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Chapter 3. Configuration for Router Mode

3.1 Login

Enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar of a web browser. Use admin for both username
and password, and then click Login.

3.2 Quick Setup

Refer to Router->Login and Quick Setup

3.3 Basic

3.3.1 Network Map

Network Map provides a router-centered dashboard that shows you the status of your

Internet connection and network. You can click corresponding icons to view the detail

information. All the information is read-only.

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 Internet - Click to view the ISP settings of your router.
 Wireless Clients - Click to view the wireless clients connected to the router currently.
 Wired Clients - Click to view the wired clients connected to the router currently.
 Wireless - Click to view the current settings or information for wireless.

 WAN - Click to view the current information applied to the WAN port of the router. You can

configure them in the Internet page.

3.3.2 Internet

Go to “Basic→Internet→WAN”, and you can view or change the basic ISP information for your
router.

 Dynamic IP

If your ISP provides the DHCP service, please choose Dynamic IP type, and the router
will automatically get IP parameters from your ISP.

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 IP Address/ Subnet Mask/ Default Gateway - Assigned dynamically by your ISP.

Click the Renew button to renew the IP parameters from your ISP. Click the Release button to
release the IP parameters.

 Primary/Secondary DNS - If your ISP gives you one or two DNS addresses, select Use

These DNS Servers and enter the primary and secondary addresses into the correct fields.
Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned dynamically from your ISP.



Note:

If you find error when you go to a website after entering the DNS addresses, it is likely that
your DNS servers are set up improperly. You should contact your ISP to get DNS server
addresses.

Click the Save button to save your settings.
 Static IP

If your ISP provides a static or fixed IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS setting,
select Static IP.

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 IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.
 Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet Mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP,

usually is 255.255.255.0.

 Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by

your ISP.

 Primary/Secondary DNS - Enter one or two DNS addresses in dotted-decimal notation

provided by your ISP.

Click the Save button to save your settings.
 PPPoE/Russia PPPoE

If your ISP provides a PPPoE connection, select PPPoE/Russia PPPoE option. And you
should enter the following parameters in the screen below.

 User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These

fields are case-sensitive.

Click the Connect button to connect immediately.
Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately.
Click the Save button to save your settings.

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 Bigpond Cable
If your ISP provides Bigpond Cable connection, please select Bigpond Cable option. And you

should enter the following parameters in the screen below.

 User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.

These fields are case-sensitive.

 Auth Server - Enter the authenticating server IP address or host name.
 Auth Domain - Type in the domain suffix server name based on your location, e.g.

NSW / ACT - nsw.bigpond.net.au
VIC / TAS / WA / SA / NT - vic.bigpond.net.au

QLD - qld.bigpond.net.au
Click Connect to connect immediately.
Click Disconnect to disconnect immediately.
Click Save to save all your settings.

 L2TP/Russia L2TP
If your ISP provides L2TP connection, please select L2TP/Russia L2TP option.

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 User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These

fields are case-sensitive.

 Dynamic IP/Static IP - Choose either as you are given by your ISP.
 VPN Server IP/Domain Name - Enter the IP address or domain name of your VPN server.

Click the Connect button to connect immediately.
Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately.
Click the Save button to save your settings.
 PPTP/Russia PPTP
If your ISP provides PPTP connection, please select PPTP/Russia PPTP option.

 User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These

fields are case-sensitive.

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 Dynamic IP/ Static IP - Choose either as you are given by your ISP and enter the ISP’s IP

address or the domain name. If you choose static IP and enter the domain name, you
should also enter the DNS assigned by your ISP.

 VPN Server IP/Domain Name - Enter the IP address or domain name of your VPN server.

Click the Connect button to connect immediately.
Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately.
Click the Save button to save your settings.

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Note:

If you don't know how to choose the appropriate connection type, click the Detect button to
allow the router to automatically search your Internet connection for servers and protocols. The
connection type will be reported when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the
router. This report is for your reference only. To make sure the connection type your ISP
provides, please refer to the ISP. The various types of Internet connections that the router can
detect are as follows:

 PPPoE - Connections which use PPPoE that requires a user name and password.
 Dynamic IP - Connections which use dynamic IP address assignment.
 Static IP - Connections which use static IP address assignment.

The router cannot detect PPTP and L2TP connections with your ISP. If your ISP uses one of
these protocols, then you must configure your connection manually.

3.3.3 Wireless

Choosing menu “Basic→Wireless”, you can configure the basic settings for the wireless
network.

 Wireless - Click ON/OFF to enable or disable your wireless network.
 Network Name (SSID) - Create a name (up to 32 characters) for your wireless network. If

the Hide SSID checkbox is selected, the SSID of your wireless network will be hidden from
the Wi-Fi network.

 Password - Create a password for your wireless network. The password must have a

minimum of 8 characters in length.

Click the Save button to save your settings.