TP Link WR810N User Manual
Rev: 1.0.0
1910011
TL-WR810N
300Mbps Wireless N Mini Router
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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 r eception, w hich can be determin ed by turning t he equipment of f
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 separat io n 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 t o oper ate 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 transmit t er.
“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
only for purposes of gathering telemetry information for
d monitoring and resources accounting systems.
Permitted to use SRD for other purposes for outdoor
DSSS and other than FHSS wideband
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other ant enna or t r ansmitter.”
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 r equired t o take adequate measures.
RF Exposure Infor m ation
This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the
general public to electro magnetic fields by way of health protection.
The device complies with RF s pecifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body.
National Restrictions
This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following
the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except f or the countries mentioned below:
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Belarus Not implemented
Norway Implemented This subsection does not a ppl y for the ge ographic al ar ea withi n
a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund on Svalbard.
Italy Implemented The public use is subject to general authorisation by the
respective service provider.
Russian
Federation
Limited
implementation
1. SRD with FHSS modulation
1.1. Maximum 2.5 mW e.i.r.p.
1.2. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. Permitted for use SRD for
outdoor applications without restriction on installation height
automate
applications only when the installation height is not exceeding
10 m above the ground surface.
1.3.Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. Indoor applications.
2. SRD with
modulation
2.1. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 2 mW/MHz. Maximum
100 mW e.i.r.p.
2.2. Maximum m ean e.i.r.p. density is 20 mW /MHz. Maximum
100 mW e.i.r.p. It is permitted to use SRD for outdoor
poses of gathering telemetry
applications only for pur
information for automated monitoring and resources accounting
systems or security systems.
2.3. Maximum m ean e.i.r.p. density is 10 mW /MHz. Maximum
100 mW e.i.r.p. Indoor applications.
Ukraine Limited
implementation
ATTENTION: Due to EU law, the country settings must be identical to the country where the
device is operating (impor tant due to non-harmonised frequencies in the EU).
e.i.r.p. ≤100 mW with built-in antenna with amplification fac tor
up to 6 dBi.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1） This device may not c ause interference, and
2） This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux cond it io ns s uivantes :
1） l’appareil ne d oit pas produire de brouillage;
2） l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, meme si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionne ment.
Radiation Exposur e Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non
contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de
rayonnement et votre corps.
Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам
Korea Warning Statements
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.
NCC Notice
注意！
依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
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加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。
率、
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干擾現象
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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安全諮詢及注意事項
請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。
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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 of f power is to discon nect t he
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Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock
and voiding the limited war r anty. I f you need service, please contact us.
Avoid water and wet locations.
Explanation of the symbols on the product label
Symbol Explanation
DC voltage
RECYCLING
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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipme nt:
Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless N Mini Router
Model No.: TL-WR810N
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 Counci l Dir ectives:
Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2011/65/EU
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents
EN300328 V1.8.1
EN301489-1 V1.9.2 & EN 301489-17 V2.2.1
EN55022:2010+AC:2011
EN55024:2010
EN61000-3-2:2014
EN61000-3-3:2013
EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013
EN50385:2002
The product carries the CE Mark:
Person responsible for making this declaration:
Y a ng Hongliang
Product Manager of International Business
Date of issue: 2016.01.01
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 Pan el Layout ....................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2. Connecting the Router ..................................................................................................... 5
2.1 System Requirements ......................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements .............................................................................. 5
2.3 Connecting the Router ........................................................................................................ 5
2.3.1 Standard Wireless Router Mode ............................................................................. 5
2.3.2 Access Point Mode ................................................................................................. 6
2.3.3 Repeater Mode ....................................................................................................... 7
2.3.4 Client Mode............................................................................................................. 7
2.3.5 Hotspot Router Mode ............................................................................................. 8
Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide ................................................................................................... 9
3.1 TCP/IP Configuration .......................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Quick Installation Guide ....................................................................................................12
3.2.1 Standard Wireless Router Mode ...........................................................................13
3.2.2 Access Point Mode ...............................................................................................18
3.2.3 Repeater Mode .....................................................................................................19
3.2.4 Client Mode...........................................................................................................22
3.2.5 Hotspot Router Mode ...........................................................................................24
Chapter 4. Configuration for Standard Wireless Router Mode .....................................................29
4.1 Login .................................................................................................................................29
4.2 Status ................................................................................................................................29
4.3 Quick Setup .......................................................................................................................31
4.4 WPS ..................................................................................................................................31
4.5 Working Mode ...................................................................................................................35
4.6 Network .............................................................................................................................36
4.6.1 WAN ......................................................................................................................36
4.6.2 MAC Clone ...........................................................................................................45
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4.6.3 LAN .......................................................................................................................46
4.7 Wireless ............................................................................................................................47
4.7.1 Wireless Settings ..................................................................................................47
4.7.2 Wireless Security ..................................................................................................48
4.7.3 Wireless MAC Filtering .........................................................................................51
4.7.4 Wireless Advanced ...............................................................................................53
4.7.5 Wireless Statistics .................................................................................................54
4.8 DHCP ................................................................................................................................55
4.8.1 DHCP Settings ......................................................................................................55
4.8.2 DHCP Client List ...................................................................................................56
4.8.3 Address Reservation ............................................................................................57
4.9 USB Settings .....................................................................................................................58
4.9.1 Storage Sharing ....................................................................................................58
4.9.2 FTP Server ...........................................................................................................60
4.9.3 Media Server ........................................................................................................61
4.9.4 User Accounts .......................................................................................................63
4.10 Forwarding ........................................................................................................................64
4.10.1 Virtual Servers ......................................................................................................64
4.10.2 Port Triggering ......................................................................................................66
4.10.3 DMZ ......................................................................................................................68
4.10.4 UPnP ....................................................................................................................68
4.11 Security .............................................................................................................................69
4.11.1 Basic Security .......................................................................................................69
4.11.2 Advanced Security ................................................................................................71
4.11.3 Local Management ...............................................................................................72
4.11.4 Remote Management ...........................................................................................73
4.12 Parental Control ................................................................................................................74
4.13 Access Control ..................................................................................................................76
4.13.1 Rule ......................................................................................................................77
4.13.2 Host ......................................................................................................................79
4.13.3 Target ....................................................................................................................81
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4.13.4 Schedule ...............................................................................................................82
4.14 Advanced Routing .............................................................................................................84
4.14.1 Static Routing List .................................................................................................84
4.14.2 System Routing Table ...........................................................................................85
4.15 Bandwidth Control .............................................................................................................86
4.15.1 Control Settings ....................................................................................................86
4.15.2 Rule List ................................................................................................................87
4.16 IP & MAC Binding .............................................................................................................88
4.16.1 Binding Setting .....................................................................................................88
4.16.2 ARP List ................................................................................................................90
4.17 Dynamic DNS ....................................................................................................................90
4.17.1 No-IP DDNS .........................................................................................................91
4.17.2 Comexe DDNS .....................................................................................................91
4.17.3 Dyndns DDNS ......................................................................................................92
4.18 System T ools .....................................................................................................................93
4.18.1 Time Settings ........................................................................................................93
4.18.2 Diagnostic .............................................................................................................94
4.18.3 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................96
4.18.4 Factory Defaults....................................................................................................97
4.18.5 Backup & Restore .................................................................................................97
4.18.6 Reboot ..................................................................................................................98
4.18.7 Password ..............................................................................................................98
4.18.8 System Log ...........................................................................................................99
4.18.9 Statistics ..............................................................................................................100
Chapter 5. Configuration for Access Point Mode ........................................................................101
5.1 Login ...............................................................................................................................101
5.2 Status ..............................................................................................................................101
5.3 Quick Setup .....................................................................................................................103
5.4 WPS ................................................................................................................................103
5.5 Working Mode .................................................................................................................107
5.6 Network ...........................................................................................................................108
5.6.1 LAN .....................................................................................................................108
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5.7 Wireless ..........................................................................................................................109
5.7.1 Wireless Settings ................................................................................................109
5.7.2 Wireless Security ................................................................................................ 111
5.7.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ....................................................................................... 113
5.7.4 Wireless Advanced ............................................................................................. 115
5.7.5 Wireless Statistics ............................................................................................... 116
5.7.6 Throughput Monitor ............................................................................................ 117
5.8 DHCP .............................................................................................................................. 118
5.8.1 DHCP Settings .................................................................................................... 118
5.8.2 DHCP Client List ................................................................................................. 119
5.8.3 Address Reservation ..........................................................................................120
5.9 USB Settings ...................................................................................................................121
5.9.1 Storage Sharing ..................................................................................................121
5.9.2 FTP Server .........................................................................................................123
5.9.3 Media Server ......................................................................................................125
5.9.4 User Accounts .....................................................................................................126
5.10 System T ools ...................................................................................................................128
5.10.1 Diagnostic ...........................................................................................................128
5.10.2 Ping Watch Dog ..................................................................................................130
5.10.3 Firmware Upgrade ..............................................................................................130
5.10.4 Factory Defaults..................................................................................................131
5.10.5 Backup & Restore ...............................................................................................132
5.10.6 Reboot ................................................................................................................132
5.10.7 Password ............................................................................................................133
5.10.8 System Log .........................................................................................................134
Chapter 6. Configuration for Repeater Mode ...............................................................................135
6.1 Login ...............................................................................................................................135
6.2 Status ..............................................................................................................................135
6.3 Quick Setup .....................................................................................................................137
6.4 Working Mode .................................................................................................................137
6.5 Network ...........................................................................................................................138
6.5.1 LAN .....................................................................................................................138
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6.6 Wireless ..........................................................................................................................139
6.6.1 Wireless Settings ................................................................................................139
6.6.2 Wireless Security ................................................................................................141
6.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering .......................................................................................143
6.6.4 Wireless Advanced .............................................................................................145
6.6.5 Wireless Statistics ...............................................................................................146
6.6.6 Throughput Monitor ............................................................................................147
6.7 DHCP ..............................................................................................................................147
6.7.1 DHCP Settings ....................................................................................................148
6.7.2 DHCP Client List .................................................................................................149
6.7.3 Address Reservation ..........................................................................................149
6.8 USB Settings ...................................................................................................................151
6.8.1 Storage Sharing ..................................................................................................151
6.8.2 FTP Server .........................................................................................................152
6.8.3 Media Server ......................................................................................................154
6.8.4 User Accounts .....................................................................................................156
6.9 System Tools ...................................................................................................................157
6.9.1 Diagnostic ...........................................................................................................157
6.9.2 Ping Watch Dog ..................................................................................................159
6.9.3 Firmware Upgrade ..............................................................................................160
6.9.4 Factory Defaults..................................................................................................161
6.9.5 Backup & Restore ...............................................................................................161
6.9.6 Reboot ................................................................................................................162
6.9.7 Password ............................................................................................................162
6.9.8 System Log .........................................................................................................163
Chapter 7. Configuration for Client Mode .....................................................................................164
7.1 Login ...............................................................................................................................164
7.2 Status ..............................................................................................................................164
7.3 Quick Setup .....................................................................................................................166
7.4 Working Mode .................................................................................................................166
7.5 Network ...........................................................................................................................167
7.5.1 LAN .....................................................................................................................167
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7.6 Wireless ..........................................................................................................................168
7.6.1 Wireless Settings ................................................................................................168
7.6.2 Wireless Security ................................................................................................169
7.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering .......................................................................................172
7.6.4 Wireless Advanced .............................................................................................174
7.6.5 Wireless Statistics ...............................................................................................175
7.6.6 Throughput Monitor ............................................................................................176
7.7 DHCP ..............................................................................................................................176
7.7.1 DHCP Settings ....................................................................................................176
7.7.2 DHCP Client List .................................................................................................178
7.7.3 Address Reservation ..........................................................................................178
7.8 USB Settings ...................................................................................................................180
7.8.1 Storage Sharing ..................................................................................................180
7.8.2 FTP Server .........................................................................................................181
7.8.3 Media Server ......................................................................................................183
7.8.4 User Accounts .....................................................................................................185
7.9 System Tools ...................................................................................................................186
7.9.1 Diagnostic ...........................................................................................................186
7.9.2 Ping Watch Dog ..................................................................................................188
7.9.3 Firmware Upgrade ..............................................................................................189
7.9.4 Factory Defaults..................................................................................................189
7.9.5 Backup & Restore ...............................................................................................190
7.9.6 Reboot ................................................................................................................191
7.9.7 Password ............................................................................................................191
7.9.8 System Log .........................................................................................................192
Chapter 8. Configuration for Hotspot Router Mode .....................................................................193
8.1 Login ...............................................................................................................................193
8.2 Status ..............................................................................................................................193
8.3 Quick Setup .....................................................................................................................195
8.4 WPS ................................................................................................................................195
8.5 Working Mode .................................................................................................................200
8.6 Network ...........................................................................................................................200
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8.6.1 WAN ....................................................................................................................201
8.6.2 MAC Clone .........................................................................................................210
8.6.3 LAN ..................................................................................................................... 211
8.7 Wireless ..........................................................................................................................212
8.7.1 Wireless Settings ................................................................................................212
8.7.2 Wireless Security ................................................................................................214
8.7.3 Wireless MAC Filtering .......................................................................................216
8.7.4 Wireless Advanced .............................................................................................218
8.7.5 Wireless Statistics ...............................................................................................219
8.8 DHCP ..............................................................................................................................220
8.8.1 DHCP Settings ....................................................................................................220
8.8.2 DHCP Client List .................................................................................................221
8.8.3 Address Reservation ..........................................................................................222
8.9 USB Settings ...................................................................................................................223
8.9.1 Storage Sharing ..................................................................................................223
8.9.2 FTP Server .........................................................................................................225
8.9.3 Media Server ......................................................................................................226
8.9.4 User Accounts .....................................................................................................228
8.10 Forwarding ......................................................................................................................229
8.10.1 Virtual Servers ....................................................................................................229
8.10.2 Port Triggering ....................................................................................................231
8.10.3 DMZ ....................................................................................................................233
8.10.4 UPnP ..................................................................................................................233
8.11 Security ...........................................................................................................................234
8.11.1 Basic Security .....................................................................................................234
8.11.2 Advanced Security ..............................................................................................236
8.11.3 Local Management .............................................................................................237
8.11.4 Remote Management .........................................................................................238
8.12 Parental Control ..............................................................................................................239
8.13 Access Control ................................................................................................................241
8.13.1 Rule ....................................................................................................................242
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8.13.2 Host ....................................................................................................................244
8.13.3 Target ..................................................................................................................245
8.13.4 Schedule .............................................................................................................247
8.14 Advanced Routing ...........................................................................................................249
8.14.1 Static Routing List ...............................................................................................249
8.14.2 System Routing Table .........................................................................................250
8.15 Bandwidth Control ...........................................................................................................251
8.15.1 Control Settings ..................................................................................................251
8.15.2 Rule List ..............................................................................................................252
8.16 IP & MAC Binding ...........................................................................................................253
8.16.1 Binding Setting ...................................................................................................253
8.16.2 ARP List ..............................................................................................................255
8.17 Dynamic DNS ..................................................................................................................256
8.17.1 No-IP DDNS .......................................................................................................256
8.17.2 Comexe DDNS ...................................................................................................257
8.17.3 Dyndns DDNS ....................................................................................................258
8.18 System T ools ...................................................................................................................258
8.18.1 Time Settings ......................................................................................................259
8.18.2 Diagnostic ...........................................................................................................260
8.18.3 Firmware Upgrade ..............................................................................................261
8.18.4 Factory Defaults..................................................................................................262
8.18.5 Backup & Restore ...............................................................................................262
8.18.6 Reboot ................................................................................................................263
8.18.7 Password ............................................................................................................263
8.18.8 System Log .........................................................................................................264
8.18.9 Statistics ..............................................................................................................265
Appendix A: FAQ ...............................................................................................................................266
Appendix B: Configuring the PC .....................................................................................................271
Appendix C: Specifications ..............................................................................................................274
Appendix D: Glossary .......................................................................................................................275
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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
One TL-WR810N 300Mbps Wireless N Mini Router
Quick Instal lat i on G uide
One RJ-45 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 .
to different regional power specifications. Here we take the EU version as an example.
The provided power plug may differ from the picture due
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TL-WR810N
300Mbps Wirel ess N Mini Router
Flexible A ccess Control
Reliable Security Protections
Incredible Speed
Multiple Operatio n Mo des
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 O verview of the R o u ter
Small enough to fit in the average pocket, the TL-WR810N 300Mbps Wireless N Mini Router is
uniquely suited to provide robust wireless networking to travelers, students, or anyone else for
work or play.
TL-WR810N supports the newest 802.11n standards, and provides backward compatibility with
older 802.11b/g standards as well. The up-to-150Mbps wireless speed makes it ideal fo r handling
multiple data streams at the same time, which ensures your network stable and smooth.
The TL-WR810N 300Mbps Wireless N Mini Router supports five operation modes. Standard
Wireless Router mode creates an instant private wireless network and share Internet to multiple Wi-Fi
devices, which is suitable for most hotel and hom e network. Access Point mode creates a wireless
network for Wi-Fi devices. The wireless de vices are exposed to the wired network . R epeater mode
extends your home wireless range b y copying the sa me wireless name and password. Client mode
works as a wireless adapter for any Ethernet-enabled devices, such as Smart TV , Game Console and
PC. Hotspot Router mode accesses the Internet wirelessly in areas with no wired ISP infrastructure.
With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN
64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as
advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR810N 300Mbps Wireless N Mini Router provides
complete data privacy.
The TL-WR810N 300Mbps Wireless N Mini Router 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
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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-WR810N mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR810N 300Mbps Wirele ss N Mi ni
Router without any exp lan at ion.
Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may
differ from the actua l situation.
You can set the parameters according to your demand.
1.3 Main Features
Portable design, ideal for travel and ho m e use
Built-in power supply design without ex t ernal power adapter
Support Standard Wireless Router, Access Point, Repeater, Client and Hotspot Router
modes
USB port supports charging for smart phone and tablet
USB port supports storage sharing, m edia server function
Pre-encryption prevents unauthorized access from users outside of the network
1.4 Pa ne l Layout
Figure 1-1 TL-WR810N sketch
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LED
Status Indication
Solid The device is working properly.
Condition 1: System is bo ot ing.
Blinking
Condition 2: The Et her net Cable or USB Device is
connecting to the product .
Table 1-1 The LED Description
USB: Connects a USB storage device for sharing or connects a mobile device to charge.
Reset: Press and hold for 5 seconds to restore the router t o i ts factory default settings. Refer
to the F AQ sec t i on for instruction.
LAN/WAN: Functions as the LAN port in Access Point, Repeater, Client and Hotspot Router
mode. Functions as the WAN port in S t andard Wireless Router mode.
LAN: Connects an Ethernet-enabled device to the local network.
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Chapter 2. Connecting the Router
2.1 System Requirements
Each PC in the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter
TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC
Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari
If the device is configured to Standard Wireless Router/Access Point mode, you also need
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 Et her net.)
2.2 I ns tallation Envi ronment Requirements
Place the Router in a well-ventilated place far from any heater or heat ing vent
Place the Router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to
a power source
Avoid direct irr adiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)
Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear sp ace around the Router
Operating Temperature: 0 ℃ ~ 40 ℃ (32 ℉ ~ 104 ℉ )
Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
2.3 Connec t ing the Router
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. To connect the router, locate an
optimum location for the Router. The best place is usually at the center of your wireless network.
The place must accord wit h the Installation Environment Re quirements
After finishing the steps above, please choose the operation mode you need and carry out the
corresponding steps. There are five operation modes supported by this router: Standard
.
Wireless Router, Access Point, Repeater, Client and Hotspot Router.
2.3.1 Standard Wireless Router Mode
Create an instant privat e wireless networ k and shar e Internet t o multiple Wi-Fi devices. This mode
is suitable for hotel rooms and home networks. (Note: if the hotel’s Internet has an authentication
process, you will need to authenticate only once and only on one device. )
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Figure 2-1 Hardware I nstallation of the TL-WR810N in Standard Wireless Router Mode
1. Pow er off your Cable/DSL Modem.
2. Con nec t t he LAN/WAN port of TL-WR810N to the LAN Por t on t he DSL/Cable Modem.
3. Con nec t t he WAN port on the DSL/Cable Modem to the w ir ed I nt er net .
4. Plug the power plug of TL-WR810N in electrical wall socket. The Router will start to work
automatically.
5. Pow er on t he DSL/Cable Modem.
6. Connect your device to the router wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable. The Wi-Fi network
name and password are o n t he r out er’s label.
2.3.2 Access Point Mode
Create a wireless network from an Ethernet connection. This mode is suitable for dorm rooms or
homes where there's already a wired router but you need a wireless hotspot. (Note: if the hotel’s
Internet has an authentication process, you will need to authentic at e it on EACH device.)
Figure 2-2 Hardware I nstallation of the TL-WR810N in Access Point Mode
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1. Con nec t t he LAN port of TL-WR810N to the LAN Port on the DSL/Cable Modem.
2. Plug the power plug of TL-WR810N in electrical wall socket. The Router will start to work
automatically.
3. Connect your device to the router wirelessly. The Wi-Fi network name and password are on
the router’s label.
2.3.3 Repeater Mode
Repeat signal from an existing wireless network. This mode is suitable to extend wireless
coverage, reaching devices that were previously too far from your primary router to maintain a
stable wireless connection. The repeated signal will display the same network name and
password as your exis t ing wireless network.
Figure 2-3 Hardware I nstallation of the TL-WR810N in Repe at er Mode
1. Pl ug t he r out er into an electrical outlet within the s ignal range of your main AP.
2. Connect your device to the router wirelessly. The Wi-Fi network name and password are on
the router’s label.
Note:
It is recommended that you connect a PC/notebo ok to the LAN port of the Router wit h an Ethernet
cable, and then login the Router from the PC/notebook to set the Rout er in Repeater mode.
2.3.4 Client Mode
In this mode, this device can be connected to another device via Ethernet cable and act as an
adapter to grant your wired devices access to a wireless network, especially for a Smart TV,
Media Player, or Game console only with an Et her net port.
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Figure 2-4 Hardware I nstallation of the TL-WR810N in Client Mode
1. Pl ug t he r out er into an electrical outlet within the signal range of your main AP.
2. Connect your device to the router wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable. The Wi-Fi network
name and password are on the router’s label.
2.3.5 Hotspot Router Mode
In Hotspot Router mode, TL-WR810N enables multiple users to share Internet connection from
WISP.
In this mode, the LAN port devices share the same IP from WISP through Wireless port. While
connecting to WISP, the Wireless port works as a WAN port at Hotspot Router mode. The
Ethernet port acts as a LA N port .
Figure 2-5 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR810N in Hotspot Router Mode
1. Pl ug t he r out er into an electrical outlet within the ran ge of the Public Wi-Fi.
2. Connect your device to the router wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable. The Wi-Fi network
name and password are on the router’s label.
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Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide
This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your TL-WR810N 300Mbps
Wireless N Mini Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes.
3.1 TCP/IP Configuration
The default domain name of the TL-WR810N 300Mbps Wireless N Mini Router is
http://tplinkwifi.net, the default IP address is 192.168.0.254, and the default Subnet Mask is
255.255.255.0. These values can be changed as you desire. In this guide, we use all the default
values for description.
Connect the local PC to th e LAN port o f the R outer. And then you can configur e the I P addres s for
your PC as the following st eps:
1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC. If
you need instructions as t o how to do this, please refer to Appendix B: Conf igu r ing the PC
2) Then the built-in DHCP se r ver will assign IP address for the PC.
Then connect to the Router t hr ough w ir eless connection following the ste ps below:
1) Cli ck the icon
default SSID of the Router. Click Connect.
at the bottom of your desktop. Click refresh button, and then select the
.
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2) Enter the Security key. Click OK.
3) If you can see Connected after the default SSID, you’ve successfully connected to the
wireless network.
Note:
1. The default SSID and Password of your Router are on the label. Both are case-sensitive.
2. The pre-encryption function is enabled by default and the default Network key/Security key
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 t ype ping 192.168.0.254, and then press Enter.
If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-1, i t means the connection between your PC
is the Password on the label.
and the Router has been est ablished well.
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Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command
If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC
and the Router has failed.
Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command
Please check the connection following these steps:
1. I s the connection between your PC and the Router correct?
2. I s the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?
Note:
If the Router's IP address is 192.168.0.254, your PC's IP address must be within the range of
192.168.0.1 ~ 192.168. 0.253.
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3.2 Quick Installation Guide
With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR810N 300Mbps Wireless
N Mini Router. The Web-based ut ility can be us ed o n any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS wit h a
Web browser, such as Microsoft I nternet Explorer, M ozilla Firefox or Ap ple Safari.
1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address
http://tplinkwifi.net in the address field of the browser.
After a moment, a login window will appear, si milar to the Figure 3-3. Enter admin for the
User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the Login button or press
the Enter key.
Figure 3-3 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. A ft er a suc cess ful log in, y ou can clic k the Quick Setup menu t o qu ickly confi gur e your Router.
Click Next in Figure 3-4, and you can choose the Working Mode in Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-4 Quick Setup
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Figure 3-5 Quick Setup - Working Mode
Note:
The Router supports five working modes for multi-user to access the Internet: Standard Wireles s
Router, Access Point, Repeater, Client and Hotspot R outer. In Standard Wireless Router
mode, the device enables mu ltiple u sers t o share the I nternet connecti on via A DSL/C able M odem .
In Access Point mode, this device can be connected to a wired network and transform the wired
access into wireless that multiple devices can share together. In Repeater mode, the device will
relay data to an associated main AP. In Client mode, the device will act as a wireless station to
enable wired host(s) to access AP. In Hotspot Router mode, the device enables multiple us ers to
share Internet connection from WISP. You can configure your device quickly by the following
steps in different modes.
3.2.1 Standard Wireless Router Mode
1. When you select Standard Wireless Router mode in Figure 3-5 and click Next. Then the
WAN Connection Ty pe page will appe ar as shown in
Figure 3-6 Quick Setup - WAN Connection Type
Figure 3-6.
The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports five popular ways Dynamic IP, Static IP,
PPPoE/Russia PPPoE, L2TP/Russia L2TP and PPTP/Russia PPTP to connect to the Internet.
If you are sure of what kind of c onnectio n type y our ISP prov ides, you can select the v ery type and
click Next to go on configuring. If you are not sure of what kind of connection type your ISP
provides, you can select Auto-Detect and click Next to go on configuring.
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Note:
Auto-Detect function is not suitable for L2TP/Russia L2TP and PPTP/Russ ia PPT P, y ou need t o
specify the connection type manually.
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 WAN port before detection. The
appropriate configuration page will be displayed when an active Internet service is successfully
detected by the Router. Then fol low the instructions to complete the con fi gur ation.
1) If you select Dynamic IP manually, t he next sc reen will appear as shown in Figure 3-7.
In most cases you don’t need to clone the MAC address if you have rebooted the
modem with the new router, please select No, I do NOT need to clone MAC
address.
If you can’t get the Internet connection after Quick Setup, please run it again and
select YES, I need to clo ne MAC address.
Then click Next and Figure 3-12 will appear.
Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - MAC Clone
2) If you select Static IP manually, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. This
type of connection uses a permanent, fixed (static) IP address that your ISP assigned. In
this type, you should fill in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS IP
address manually, which are specified by your ISP. Then click Next and proceed to Figure
3-12.
Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Static IP
3) If you select PPPoE/Russia PPPoE manually, the next screen will appear as shown in
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