TP Link WR842NV3 User Guide

TL-WR842N

300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router

Rev: 4.0.1 1910011575

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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 RSSs. 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.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :

(1)l'appareil nedoit pas produire de brouillage, et

(2)l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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.

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Radiation Exposure 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.

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: 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router

Model No.: TL-WR842N

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 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 +A2: 2013

EN 50385: 2002

The product carries the CE Mark:

Person is responsible for marking this declaration:

Yang Hongliang

Product Manager of International Business

Date of issue: 17/08/2015

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............................................................................................................................		19
4.5	Network.......................................................................................................................		21
	4.5.1	WAN................................................................................................................	21
	4.5.2	MAC Clone......................................................................................................	31
	4.5.3	LAN .................................................................................................................	32
4.6	Wireless ......................................................................................................................		33
	4.6.1	Wireless Settings ............................................................................................	33
	4.6.2	Wireless Security ............................................................................................	36
	4.6.3	Wireless MAC Filtering ...................................................................................	38
	4.6.4	Wireless Advanced .........................................................................................	41
	4.6.5	Wireless Statistics...........................................................................................	42
4.7	Guest Network ............................................................................................................		43
	4.7.1	Wireless Settings ............................................................................................	43

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	4.7.2	Storage Sharing ..............................................................................................	44
4.8	DHCP	..........................................................................................................................	45
	4.8.1 ................................................................................................	DHCP Settings	46
	4.8.2 ...........................................................................................	DHCP Clients List	47
	4.8.3 ......................................................................................	Address Reservation	47
4.9	VPN.............................................................................................................................		48
	4.9.1 ..................................................................................................................	IKE	49
	4.9.2 ...............................................................................................................	IPsec	50
	4.9.3 .......................................................................................	Security Alliance List	52
4.10 USB Settings...............................................................................................................			53
	4.10.1 ..............................................................................................Storage Sharing		54
	4.10.2 ......................................................................................................FTP Server		55
	4.10.3 ...................................................................................................Media Server		57
	4.10.4 .....................................................................................................	Print Server	60
	4.10.5 .................................................................................................User Accounts		60
4.11	Forwarding..................................................................................................................		62
	4.11.1 ................................................................................................	Virtual Servers	62
	4.11.2 ................................................................................................	Port Triggering	64
	4.11.3 ................................................................................................................	DMZ	66
	4.11.4 ...............................................................................................................	UPnP	67
4.12	Security .......................................................................................................................		68
	4.12.1 .................................................................................................	Basic Security	68
	4.12.2 ..........................................................................................	Advanced Security	70
	4.12.3 .........................................................................................	Local Management	71
	4.12.4 .....................................................................................Remote Management		72
4.13	Parental ..........................................................................................................Control		73
4.14	Access ............................................................................................................Control		76
	4.14.1 .................................................................................................................Rule		77
	4.14.2 .................................................................................................................Host		82
	4.14.3 ..............................................................................................................Target		84
	4.14.4 .........................................................................................................Schedule		86
4.15 Advanced ......................................................................................................Routing			88
	4.15.1 ...........................................................................................Static Routing List		88
	4.15.2 .....................................................................................System Routing Table		89
4.16 Bandwidth ......................................................................................................Control			90
	4.16.1 ..............................................................................................Control Settings		90

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4.16.2 Rules List ........................................................................................................	91
4.17 IP & MAC Binding Setting...........................................................................................	92
4.17.1 Binding Settings..............................................................................................	92
4.17.2 ARP List ..........................................................................................................	93
4.18 Dynamic DNS .............................................................................................................	94
4.18.1 Comexe DDNS ...............................................................................................	94
4.18.2 Dyndns DDNS.................................................................................................	95
4.18.3 No-IP DDNS....................................................................................................	96
4.19 IPv6 Support ...............................................................................................................	97
4.19.1 IPv6 Status......................................................................................................	98
4.19.2 IPv6 Setup ......................................................................................................	99
4.20 System Tools.............................................................................................................	107
4.20.1 Time Setting..................................................................................................	107
4.20.2 Diagnostic .....................................................................................................	109
4.20.3 Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................	111
4.20.4 Factory Defaults............................................................................................	112
4.20.5 Backup & Restore.........................................................................................	112
4.20.6 Reboot...........................................................................................................	113
4.20.7 Password ......................................................................................................	114
4.20.8 System Log ...................................................................................................	114
4.20.9 Statistics........................................................................................................	117
4.21 Logout .......................................................................................................................	119
Appendix A: FAQ ..................................................................................................	120
Appendix B: Configuring the PCs.......................................................................	126
Appendix C: Specifications .................................................................................	130
Appendix D: Glossary ..........................................................................................	131

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Package Contents

The following items should be found in your package:

TL-WR842N 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router

DC Power Adapter for TL-WR842N 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router

Quick Installation Guide

Ethernet Cable

 Note:

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

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Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1Overview of the Router

The TL-WR842N 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Powered by 2x2 MIMO technology, the 300Mbps Multi-Function 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. Additionally, the TL-WR842N provides a USB port which supports storage/FTP/Media/Print Server.

Incredible Speed

The TL-WR842N 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router provides up to 300Mbps wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. The incredible speed makes it ideal for handling multiple data streams at the same time, which ensures your network stable and smooth. The performance of this 802.11n wireless Router will give you the unexpected networking experience at speed much 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 (WPA2PSK, WPAPSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR842N 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy.

Flexible Access Control

The TL-WR842N 300Mbps Multi-Function 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-WR842N mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR842N 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router without any explanation.

1.3Main Features

Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to 450Mbps.

One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 Internet port, four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX.

Provides USB Port supporting storage/FTP/Media/Print Server.

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

Up to 5 VPN tunnels enable remote VPN connections.

Up to 2 SSIDs support multiple wireless networks with different SSIDs and passwords.

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

Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host.

Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing.

Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet

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

Supports Parental Control and Access Control.

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

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

Supports Flow Statistics.

Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.

Supports Tether App management.

Supports Guest Network.

Supports IPV6 Internet Connection.

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1.4Panel Layout

1.4.1The Front Panel

				Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch
The Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to right).
		Name	Status	Indication
			Off	Power is off.
		(Power)	On	Power is on.
			Flash	The device is initializing or upgrading.
		(WLAN)	Off	The Wireless function is disabled.
			On	The Wireless function is working properly.
		(LAN4-1)	Off	No device are connected to the corresponding port.
			On	A device is connected to the corresponding port.
			Off	The WAN port is not connected.
		(Internet)	Orange	The WAN port is connected, but there is no	Internet
				connection.
			Green	The router is connected to the Internet.
		(USB)	Off	No storage device or printer is plugged into the USB port.
			On	A storage device or printer has connected to the USB port.
			Slow Flash	A wireless device is connecting to the network	by WPS
				function. This process will last in the first 2 minutes.
		(WPS)	On	A wireless device has been successfully added to the network
				by WPS function.
			Quick Flash	A wireless device failed to be added to the network by WPS
				function.
				Table 1-1 The LEDs Description

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 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.

1.4.2The Rear Panel

							Wi-Fi
ON/OFF POWER	INTERNET	1	2	3	4	USB	WPS/
							RESET

Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch

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

ON/OFF: The switch of the power.

POWER: The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the power adapter provided with this TL-WR842N 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router.

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

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

USB: The USB port connects to a USB storage device or a USB printer.

Wi-Fi: With the router powered on, press and hold the Wi-Fi button (approximately 2 seconds) until the WLAN LED turns on or off.

WPS/RESET: Press this button to quickly establish a connection between the Router and client devices that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Press and hold this button for more than 5 seconds (approximately 8 seconds) to reset the Router.

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 WPS/RESET button: With the Router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the WPS/RESET button (approximately 8 seconds) until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. And then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to its factory default settings.

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, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari

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

If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable directly to the router’s Internet port, then follow steps 4 and 5 to complete the hardware connection.

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

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

3.Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.

4.Turn on the router.

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Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation

5.Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking these LEDs.

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Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide

This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes.

3.1TCP/IP Configuration

The default domain name of the Router is http://tplinkwifi.net 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 the LAN ports of the Router and then you can configure the IP address for your PC by the following method: 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”. Then the built-in DHCP server will assign IP address for the PC.

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

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

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 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.Is the default LAN IP of the Router correct?

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 utility, it is easy to configure and manage the 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. However, as the USB

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Settings interface may not be opened with some web browsers, it is strongly recommended that you use Internet Explorer.

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

Figure 3-3 Log in 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 OK 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, the Quick Setup page will appear for you to quickly configure your router. Click Next.

Figure 3-5 Quick Setup

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 Note:

The Router will automatically detect the Internet connection. If the Internet is available, the Router will direct you to Step 5; otherwise, you need to continue with Step 3.

3.Select Auto-Detect to detect the Internet connection type and then click Next.

Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type

The router provides Auto-Detect function and supports five types of WAN connection: Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE/Russian PPPoE, L2TP/Russian L2TP, and PPTP/Russian PPTP. 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.

4.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.

1)If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, there will appear the MAC Clone page (as shown in Figure 3-7). In most cases, there is no need to clone the MAC address. You can select “No, I do NOT need to clone MAC address” and then click Next. If it is necessary in your case, please select “Yes, I need to clone MAC address” and then click Next.

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Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - MAC Clone

2)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.

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.

3)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.

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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.

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.

4)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 - 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.

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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.

5)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 - 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.

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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.

5.Configure the basic parameters for 2.4GHz wireless network in the following screen as shown in Figure 3-12, and then click Next.

Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - Wireless

Wireless Radio - Displays whether the wireless function is enabled or not.

Wireless Network Name - Also called the SSID (Service Set Identification). Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same name must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is set to be TP-LINK_XXXX. This value is case-sensitive. For example, TEST is NOT the same as test.

Wireless Security

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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.

WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - It’s selected by default, with the default PSK password the same as the default PIN code.

No Change - If you chose this option, wireless security configuration will not change!

The above settings are only for basic wireless parameters. For advanced settings, please check “More Advanced Wireless Settings”, and then you can set the following parameters.

Band - This field displayed the operating frequency being configured.

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

11bg mixed - Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients.

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

Channel Width - Select any channel width from the drop-down list. The default setting is “Auto”, which can adjust the channel width for your clients automatically.

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.

6.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 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 Status

4.3Quick Setup

Please refer to 3.2 Quick Installation Guide.

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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 ).

Figure 4-2 WPS

SSID - It display the SSID (Wireless Network Name) of the router.

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

Current PIN - The current value of the Router's PIN is 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 a new device to the existing network manually by clicking this button.

To add a new device:

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

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Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.

Step 1: Press the WPS/RESET button on the back panel of the Router, as shown in the following figure.

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 the following figure)

Figure 4-3 Add A New Device

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

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. Step 5: Refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.

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

Use this method if your client device 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 the following screen will appear.

Figure 4-4 Add A New Device

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

Step 3: “Connect successfully” will appear on the screen of Figure 4-4, 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. (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. Step 4: Refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.

 Note:

1)The WPS LED on the Router will light green for five minutes if the device has been successfully added to the network.

2)The WPS function cannot be configured if the Wireless Function of the Router is disabled. Please make sure the Wireless Function is enabled before configuring the WPS.

4.5Network

Figure 4-5 the Network menu

There are three submenus under the Network menu (shown in Figure 4-5): WAN, MAC Clone and LAN. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.

4.5.1WAN

Choose menu “Network → WAN”, you can configure the IP parameters of the WAN on the screen below.

1.If your ISP provides the DHCP service, please choose Dynamic IP type, and the Router will automatically get IP parameters from your ISP. You can see the page as follows (Figure 4-6):

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