TP-Link TL-WR940N, TL-WR941ND User Manual

TL-WR940N

TL-WR941ND

450Mbps Wireless N Router

REV 4.0.0

1910011147

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FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1 This device may not cause harmful interference.

2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with 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 separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

CE Mark Warning

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Canadian Compliance Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference, and

(2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:

(1)cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et

(2)cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.

This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 3 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 3 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.

Industry Canada Statement

Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Korea Warning Statements

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NCC Notice & BSMI Notice

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Safety Information

When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product; 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.

This product can be used in the following countries:

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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

For the following equipment:

Product Description: 450Mbps Wireless N Router

Model No.: TL-WR940N/TL-WR941ND

Trademark: TP-LINK

We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:

Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2004/108/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC, Directives 2011/65/EU

The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents

EN 300 328 V1.8.1

EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 & EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1 EN 55022: 2010 + AC: 2011

EN 55024: 2010

EN 61000-3-2: 2006 + A1: 2009 + A2: 2009 EN 61000-3-3: 2013

EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 EN 50385: 2002

The product carries the CE Mark:

Person responsible for making this declaration:

Yang Hongliang

Product Manager of International Business

Date of issue: 2014

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park,

Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China

		CONTENTS
Package Contents		.............................................................................................................................	1
Chapter 1.	Introduction ...................................................................................................................		2
1.1	Overview ...................................................................................................of the Router		2
1.2	Conventions ....................................................................................................................		3
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 Router			6
2.1	System ....................................................................................................Requirements		6
2.2	Installation ..........................................................................Environment Requirements		6
2.3	Connecting ....................................................................................................the Router		6
Chapter 3. Quick Installation ...............................................................................................Guide			8
3.1	TCP/IP ......................................................................................................Configuration		8
3.2	Quick Installation ..................................................................................................Guide		9
Chapter 4. Configuring ...............................................................................................the Router			17
4.1	Login .............................................................................................................................		17
4.2	Status ............................................................................................................................		17
4.3	Quick Setup ..................................................................................................................		18
4.4	WPS..............................................................................................................................		18
4.5	Network.........................................................................................................................		21
	4.5.1 ..................................................................................................................	WAN	21
	4.5.2 ........................................................................................................	MAC Clone	29
	4.5.3 ...................................................................................................................	LAN	30
4.6	Wireless ........................................................................................................................		31
	4.6.1 ..............................................................................................	Wireless Settings	31
	4.6.2 ..............................................................................................	Wireless Security	33
	4.6.3 .....................................................................................	Wireless MAC Filtering	36
	4.6.4 ...........................................................................................	Wireless Advanced	39
	4.6.5 .............................................................................................	Wireless Statistics	40
4.7	DHCP............................................................................................................................		41
	4.7.1 ..................................................................................................	DHCP Settings	41
	4.7.2 ...............................................................................................	DHCP Client List	42
	4.7.3 .........................................................................................	Address Reservation	43

4.8	Forwarding ....................................................................................................................		44
	4.8.1	Virtual Servers...................................................................................................	44
	4.8.2	Port Triggering ..................................................................................................	46
	4.8.3	DMZ ..................................................................................................................	48
	4.8.4	UPnP.................................................................................................................	48
4.9	Security .........................................................................................................................		49
	4.9.1	Basic Security ...................................................................................................	50
	4.9.2	Advanced Security............................................................................................	51
	4.9.3	Local Management ...........................................................................................	52
	4.9.4	Remote Management .......................................................................................	53
4.10 Parental Control ............................................................................................................			54
4.11 Access Control..............................................................................................................			56
	4.11.1	Rule...................................................................................................................	57
	4.11.2	Host...................................................................................................................	62
	4.11.3	Target ................................................................................................................	63
	4.11.4	Schedule ...........................................................................................................	65
4.12 Advanced Routing ........................................................................................................			67
	4.12.1	Static Routing List .............................................................................................	67
	4.12.2 System Routing Table.......................................................................................		68
4.13 Bandwidth Control.........................................................................................................			69
	4.13.1	Control Settings ................................................................................................	69
	4.13.2	Rules List ..........................................................................................................	70
4.14 IP & MAC Binding Setting.............................................................................................			71
	4.14.1	Binding Settings ................................................................................................	71
	4.14.2 ARP List ............................................................................................................		73
4.15 Dynamic DNS ...............................................................................................................			73
	4.15.1 Comexe DDNS .................................................................................................		74
	4.15.2 Dyndns DDNS...................................................................................................		74
	4.15.3 No-IP DDNS......................................................................................................		75
4.16 System Tools.................................................................................................................			76
	4.16.1 Time Settings ....................................................................................................		77
	4.16.2	Diagnostic .........................................................................................................	78
	4.16.3	Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................	80
	4.16.4	Factory Defaults................................................................................................	81
	4.16.5	Backup & Restore.............................................................................................	81
	4.16.6	Reboot...............................................................................................................	82
	4.16.7	Password ..........................................................................................................	82

4.16.8 System Log .......................................................................................................	83
4.16.9 Statistics............................................................................................................	85
4.17 Logout ...........................................................................................................................	87
Appendix A: FAQ.............................................................................................................................	88
Appendix B: Configuring the PCs.................................................................................................	93
Appendix C: Specifications ...........................................................................................................	96
Appendix D: Glossary.....................................................................................................................	97

TL-WR940N/TL-WR941ND 450Mbps Wireless N Router

Package Contents

The following items should be found in your package:

TL-WR940N/TL-WR941ND 450Mbps Wireless N Router

DC Power Adapter for TL-WR940N/TL-WR941ND 450Mbps Wireless N Router

Ethernet Cable

Quick Installation Guide

Resource CD for TL-WR940N/TL-WR941ND 450Mbps Wireless N Router, including:

•This Guide

•Other Helpful Information

 Note:

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

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Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1Overview of the Router

The TL-WR940N/TL-WR941ND 450Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. The 450Mbps 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.

Incredible Speed

The TL-WR940N/TL-WR941ND 450Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to 450Mbps 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.

Multiple Security Protections

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-WR940N/TL-WR941ND 450Mbps Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy.

Flexible Access Control

The TL-WR940N/TL-WR941ND 450Mbps Wireless N 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.

Simple Installation

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.

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1.2Conventions

The Router or TL-WR940N/TL-WR941ND mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR940N/TL-WR941ND 450Mbps Wireless N Router without any explanation.

 Note:

The two devices of TL-WR940N and TL-WR941ND share this User Guide. For simplicity, we will take TL-WR940ND for example throughout this Guide.

The difference between them is:

TL-WR940N has one fixed antenna.

TL-WR941ND has one detachable antenna.

1.3Main Features

Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to 450Mbps

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

Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE

Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing

Supports Stateful Packet Inspection

Supports VPN Passthrough

Supports Parental Control and Access Control

Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List)

Supports Flow Statistics

Supports firmware upgrade and Web management

Provide a switch for the power

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1.4Panel Layout

1.4.1The Front Panel

Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch

The Router’s LEDs and the WPS button are located on the front panel (View from left to right).

	Name	Status	Indication
	(Power)	Off	Power is off.
		On	Power is on.
	(Wireless)	Off	The Wireless function is disabled.
		On	The Wireless function is working properly.
		On	There is device(s) connected to the Ethernet (1/2/3/4)
	(Ethernet)		port(s).
		Off	No device is connected to the Ethernet (1/2/3/4) port.
		Blue	The Internet port is connected, and the Internet is
			accessible.
	(Internet)	Orange	The Internet port is connected, but the Internet is
			inaccessible.
		Off	The Internet port isn’t connected, and the Internet is
			inaccessible.
		Flashing	WPS button on the router is pressed, and the router is
			trying to connect a wireless device to its network via WPS.
	(WPS)
		On	The connection via WPS is successful.
		Off	The connection via WPS fails.

Table 1-1 The LEDs description

 Note:

After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off.

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1.4.2The Rear Panel

Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch

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

Power: The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the

power adapter provided with this TL-WR940N/TL-WR941ND 450Mbps Wireless N Router.

WPS/Reset:

Pressing this button for less than 5 seconds enables the WPS function. If your client devices, 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 client devices and automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network.

Pressing this button for more than 5 seconds enables the Reset function. With the router powered on, press and hold the WPS/Reset button (approximately 8 seconds) until the system LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. And then release the button and wait the router to reboot to its factory default settings.

There are two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults:

1)Use the Factory Defaults function on System Tools -> Factory Defaults page in the Router's Web-based Utility.

2)Use the Factory Default Reset button: Press the WPS/Reset button for more than 5 seconds and then wait for the Router to reboot.

Wireless On/Off: This button is to control the wireless function of the router, either to enable or disable.

WAN: This WAN port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.

4/3/2/1 (LAN): These ports connect the Router to the local PC(s).

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

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Chapter 2. Connecting the Router

2.1System 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 5.0 , Netscape Navigator 6.0 or above

2.2Installation 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

2.3Connecting the Router

Before installing the Router, make sure your PC is connected to the Internet through the broadband service successfully. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. After that, please install the router according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep your hands dry.

1.Power off your Cable/DSL Modem.

2.Locate an optimum location for the router. The best place is usually at the center of your wireless network. The place must accord with the 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements.

3.Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.

4.Connect the DSL/Cable modem to the Internet port on the router.

5.Connect the PC to the Ethernet port on the router. (If you have the wireless NIC and want to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.)

6.Connect the power adapter to the Power socket on the router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. Then press the Power On/Off button to turn on the router.

7.Power on your Cable/DSL Modem.

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Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation

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Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide

This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your TL-WR941ND 450Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes.

3.1TCP/IP Configuration

The default domain name of the TL-WR941ND 450Mbps 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 LAN 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 PC.

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 7 operation system.

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

If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC and the Router has been established well.

Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command

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If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router failed.

Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command

Please check the connection following these steps:

1.Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct?

Note:

The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC's adapter should be lit.

2.Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?

Note:

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 192.168.1.1.

Note:

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 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, and then press Enter.

3.2Quick Installation Guide

With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR941ND 450Mbps Wireless N Router. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser.

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1.To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type the default address http://tplinkwifi.net in the address field of the browser.

Figure 3-3 Login the Router

After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to Figure 3-4. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the Login button or press the Enter key.

Figure 3-4 Login Windows

 Note:

If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that your 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 successful login, click Next on the Quick Setup page and then you can go to quickly configure your router.

Figure 3-5 Quick Setup

3.WAN Connection Type page will appear as shown in Figure 3-6, select a proper type and then click Next.

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Figure 3-6 Choose WAN Connection Type

The router provides Auto-Detect function and supports five popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP, Static IP, L2TP and PPTP to connect to the Internet. It’s recommended that you make use of the Auto-Detect function. If you are sure of what kind of connection type your ISP provides, you can select the very type and click Next to go on configuring.

If you select Auto-Detect, the router will automatically detect the connection type your ISP provides. Make sure the cable is securely plugged into the Internet port before detection. The appropriate configuration page will be displayed when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the router.

a)If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-7. Please select to clone the MAC address or not, according to your situation.

Figure 3-7 Quick Setup – MAC Clone

b)If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. Configure the following parameters and then click Next to continue.

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Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Static IP

IP Address - This is the WAN IP address as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you need to enter here. Enter the IP address into the field.

Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address. Your IPS will provide you with the subnet mask which is usually 255.255.255.0.

Default Gateway - Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway address which is the ISP server’s address. Enter the gateway IP address into the box if required.

Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the box if required.

Secondary DNS - Optional If your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into this field.

c)If the connection type detected is PPPoE/Russian PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. Configure the following parameters and then click Next to continue.

Figure 3-9 Quick Setup – PPPoE/Russia PPPoE

User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. If you have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP.

Confirm Password - Enter the password again to make sure that the password is correct.

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Check the radio button of Dynamic/Static IP to activate the secondary connection if your ISP provides an extra Connection type such as Dynamic/Static IP to connect to a local area network.

d)If the connection type detected is L2TP/ Russian L2TP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-10. Configure the following parameters and then click Next to continue.

Figure 3-10 Quick Setup – L2TP/Russia L2TP

User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. If you have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP.

Select Static IP if IP Address/ Subnet Mask/ Gateway and DNS server address have been provided by your ISP. Then please enter server IP address or domain name provided by your ISP, and also enter the corresponding parameters.

Select Dynamic IP if none of the above parameters are provided. Then you just need to enter server IP address or domain name provided by your ISP.

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e)If the connection type detected is PPTP/Russian PPTP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-11. Configure the following parameters and then click Next to continue.

Figure 3-11 Quick Setup – PPTP/Russia PPTP

User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. If you have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP.

Select Static IP if IP Address/ Subnet Mask/ Gateway and DNS server address have been provided by your ISP. Then please enter server IP address or domain name provided by your ISP, and also enter the corresponding parameters.

Select Dynamic IP if none of the above parameters are provided. Then you just need to enter server IP address or domain name provided by your ISP.

4.Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-12. Please configure the parameters and then click Next .

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Figure 3-12 Quick Setup – Wireless

Wireless Radio - Enable or disable the wireless radio by choosing from the drop-down list.

Wireless Network Name (also called SSID) - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. Considering your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to be TP-LINK_XXXX (XXXX indicates the last unique four numbers of each Router’s MAC address). This value is case-sensitive. For example, TEST is NOT the same as test.

Region - Select your region from the drop-down list. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Router can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.

Mode - This field determines the wireless mode which the Router works on.

Channel Width - The bandwidth of the wireless channel.

Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. If you select auto, then the AP will select the best channel automatically.

Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, the wireless stations will be able to connect the Router without encryption. It is strongly recommended that you choose one of following options to enable security.

WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - Select WPA based on pre-shared passphrase.

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Wireless Password - You can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters.

For ASCII, the key can be made up of any numbers from 0 to 9 and any letters from A to Z, and the length should be between 8 and 63 characters.

For Hexadecimal, the key can be made up of any numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F, and the length should be between 8 and 64 characters.

Please also note the key is case sensitive, which means that upper and lower case keys will affect the outcome. It would also be a good idea to write down the key and all related wireless security settings.

No Change - If you choose this option, wireless security configuration will not change!

These settings are only for basic wireless parameters. For advanced settings, please refer to 4.6 Wireless”.

5.Click the Finish button to complete the Quick Setup.

Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - Finish

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Chapter 4. Configuring the Router

This chapter will show each Web page's key functions and the configuration way.

4.1Login

After your successful login, you will see the main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. On the right, there are the corresponding explanations and instructions.

The detailed explanations for each Web page’s key function are listed below.

4.2Status

The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. All information is read-only.

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Figure 4-1 Router Status

4.3Quick Setup

Please refer to 3.2 Quick Installation Guide.

4.4WPS

This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function.

Choose menu “WPS”, and you will see the next screen (shown in Figure 4-2 ).

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Figure 4-2 WPS

WPS Status - Enable or disable the WPS function here.

Current PIN - The current value of the Router's PIN displayed here. The default PIN of the Router can be found in the label or User Guide.

Restore PIN - Restore the PIN of the Router to its default.

Gen New PIN - Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the Router's PIN. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN.

Disable PIN of this device - WPS external registrar of entering this device's PIN can be disabled or enabled manually. If this device receives multiple failed attempts to authenticate an external registrar, this function will be disabled automatically.

Add Device - You can add the new device to the existing network manually by clicking this button.

If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.

 Note:

To build a successful connection by WPS, you should also do the corresponding configuration of the new device for WPS function meanwhile.

I.Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button

Use this method if your client device has a WPS button.

Step 1: Press the WPS/Reset button on the back panel of the router, as shown in Figure 4-3. You can also keep the default WPS status as Enabled and click the Add device button in

Figure 4-2. Then choose “Press the button of the new device in two minutes” and click

Connect, shown in Figure 4-4.

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Figure 4-3

Figure 4-4 Add A New Device

Step 2: Press and hold the WPS button of the client device.

Step 3: The Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED flashes for two minutes during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process.

Step 4: When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the router.

II. Enter the client device’s PIN on the router

Use this method if your client device does not have the WPS button, but has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number.

Step 1: Keep the default WPS status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 4-2, then Figure 4-5 will appear.

Figure 4-5 Add A New Device

Step 2: Enter the PIN number from the client device in the field on the WPS screen above. Then click Connect button.

Step 3: “Connect successfully” will appear on the screen of Figure 4-5, which means the client device has successfully connected to the router.

III. Enter the router’s PIN on your client device

Use this method if your client device asks for the router’s PIN number.

Step 1: On the client device, enter the PIN number listed on the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, shown in Figure 4-2 (It is also labeled on the bottom of the router).

Step 2: The Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED flashes for two minutes during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process.

Step 3: When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the router.

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