TP Link WR941HP User Manual

TL-WR941HP

450Mbps High Power Wireless N Router

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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

Country

Restriction

Reason/remark

Belarus

Not implemented

Norway

Implemented

This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within 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 only for purposes of gathering telemetry information for automated monitoring and resources accounting systems. Permitted to use SRD for other purposes for outdoor 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 DSSS and other than FHSS wideband modulation

2.1. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 2 mW/MHz. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p.

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.

RF Exposure Information

This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.

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

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 for the countries mentioned below:

2.2. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 20 mW/MHz. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. It is permitted to use SRD for outdoor applications only for purposes of gathering telemetry information for automated monitoring and resources accounting systems or security systems.

2.3. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 10 mW/MHz. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. Indoor applications.

Ukraine

Limited implementation

e.i.r.p. ≤100 mW with built-in antenna with amplification factor up to 6 dBi.

ATTENTION: Due to EU law, the country settings must be identical to the country where the device is operating (important due to non-harmonised frequencies in the EU).

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 ne doit 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 fonctionnement.

This radio transmitter (IC:8853A-WR941HP/Model:TL-WR941HP) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list (Appendix C), having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

Le présent émetteur radio (IC:8853A- WR941HP /Model: TL-WR941HP) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste (Annexe C), et dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.

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.

Industry Canada Statement

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

Korea Warning Statements:

당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.

NCC Notice & BSMI Notice

注意！

依據低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法

第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。

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。

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。  清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。  注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。  插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。  請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。

 請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。

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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.  Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. The plug

considered as disconnect device of adapter.

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

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

CAUTION DOUBLE POLE / NEUTRAL FUSING This product can be used in the following countries:

Symbol

Explanation

RECYCLING

This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.

User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.

DC voltage

Explanation of the symbols on the product label

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

For the following equipment: Product Description: 450Mbps High Power Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-WR941HP 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 V1.9.1 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

EN61000-3-2:2014/EN61000-3-3:2013

EN 50385: 2002 EN 50581: 2012

The product carries the CE Mark:

Person responsible for making this declaration:

Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business

Date of issue: Dec.20, 2015

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CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.3 TCP/IP Configuration ...................................................................................................... 6

2.4 Connecting the router ..................................................................................................... 8

2.4.1 Before you start ................................................................................................... 8

2.4.2 Router Mode ....................................................................................................... 9

2.4.3 Range Extender Mode ...................................................................................... 11

2.4.4 Access Point Mode ........................................................................................... 13

Chapter 3. Configuration for Router Mode ............................................................ 16

3.1 Login ............................................................................................................................. 16

3.2 Quick Setup .................................................................................................................. 16

3.3 Basic ............................................................................................................................. 16

3.3.1 Network Map ..................................................................................................... 16

3.3.2 Internet .............................................................................................................. 17

3.3.3 Wireless ............................................................................................................ 22

3.3.4 Guest Network .................................................................................................. 23

3.4 Advanced ...................................................................................................................... 23

3.4.1 Status ................................................................................................................ 24

3.4.2 Network ............................................................................................................. 25

3.4.3 Wireless ............................................................................................................ 35

3.4.4 Wireless Statistics ............................................................................................. 46

3.4.5 Guest Network .................................................................................................. 46

3.4.6 DHCP ................................................................................................................ 48

3.4.7 Forwarding ........................................................................................................ 51

3.4.8 Security ............................................................................................................. 57

3.4.9 Parental Control ................................................................................................ 63

3.4.10 Access Control .................................................................................................. 65

3.4.11 Advanced Routing ............................................................................................. 75

3.4.12 Bandwidth Control ............................................................................................. 77

3.4.13 IP & MAC Binding ............................................................................................. 79

3.4.14 ARP List ............................................................................................................ 81

3.4.15 Dynamic DNS ................................................................................................... 82

3.4.16 No-IP DDNS ...................................................................................................... 83

3.4.17 IPv6 Support ..................................................................................................... 84

3.4.18 System Tools ..................................................................................................... 95

3.4.19 Diagnostic ......................................................................................................... 98

3.4.20 Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................................... 100

Chapter 4. Range Extender Mode ......................................................................... 108

4.1 Login and switch the working mode ........................................................................... 108

4.2 Quick Setup ................................................................................................................ 108

4.3 Setting ......................................................................................................................... 108

4.3.1 Status .............................................................................................................. 108

4.3.2 Network ........................................................................................................... 109

4.3.3 Wireless ...........................................................................................................111

4.3.4 DHCP .............................................................................................................. 120

4.3.5 System Tools ................................................................................................... 124

Chapter 5. Access Point Mode ............................................................................. 135

5.1 Login and switch the working mode ........................................................................... 135

5.2 Quick Setup ................................................................................................................ 135

5.3 Setting ......................................................................................................................... 135

5.3.1 Status .............................................................................................................. 135

5.3.2 Network ........................................................................................................... 136

5.3.3 Wireless .......................................................................................................... 138

5.3.4 Guest Network ................................................................................................ 149

5.3.5 DHCP .............................................................................................................. 150

5.3.6 System Tools ................................................................................................... 154

Appendix A: FAQ..................................................................................................... 165

Appendix B: Configuring the PCs ......................................................................... 171

Appendix C: Specifications .................................................................................... 175

Appendix D: Glossary ............................................................................................ 176

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Package Contents

The following items should be found in your package:

 TL-WR941HP 450Mbps High Power Wireless N Router  DC Power Adapter  Quick Installation Guide  Ethernet Cable

 Note:

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

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Simple Installation

Flexible Access Control

Multiple Security Protections

Incredible Speed

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1 Overview of the Router

The TL-WR941HP 450Mbps High Power Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. The 450Mbps High Power Wireless N Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance.

The TL-WR941HP 450Mbps High Power Wireless N Router provides up to 450Mbps wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. The incredible speed makes it ideal for handling multiple data streams at the same time, which ensures your network stable and smooth. The performance of this 802.11n wireless router will give you the unexpected networking experience at speed 650% faster than 802.11g. It is also compatible with all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products.

With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR941HP 450Mbps High Power Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy.

The TL-WR941HP 450Mbps High Power 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.

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

1.2 Conventions

The router or TL-WR941HP mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR941HP 450Mbps High Power Wireless N Router without any explanation.

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1.3 Main Features

 Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to 450Mbps .  One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN

ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX.

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

security.

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

access.

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

filtering.

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

List).

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

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Name

Status

Indication

Blinking

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

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

Wi-Fi

Off

The wireless function is disabled.

The wireless function is enabled.

PWR

Blinking

The router is updating or initializing.

The router is working in a normal status.

WAN

Off

No connection.

On(Orange)

The router’s Internet port has been connected but the

Internet is unavailable.

The Internet is available.

LAN

There is a device connected to the corresponding port.

Off

No connection.

WPS

Blinking

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

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

1.4 Panel Layout

1.4.1 The Front Panel

Figure 1-1 Front Panel

The router’s LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to right).

Table 1-1 The LEDs description

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1.4.2 The Rear Panel

Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch

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

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

you can press this button to quickly establish a connection between the router and clients and automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network. The wireless security will be automatically configured for your wireless network.

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

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

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

seconds to turn it on or off.

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

power adapter provided.

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

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Chapter 2. Connecting the Internet

2.1 System Requirements

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

connected directly to the Ethernet.)

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

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

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements

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

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

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

2.3 TCP/IP Configuration

The default domain name of the 450Mbps High Power Wireless N Router is http://tplinkwifi.net, the default IP address is 192.168.0.1, and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be changed as you desire. In this guide, we all use the default values for description.

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

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

PCs.

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

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

Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.0.1, and then press Enter.  If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 2-1, it means the connection between your PC

and the router has been established well.

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Figure 2-1 Success result of Ping command

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 If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 2-2, it means the connection between your PC

and the router failed.

Figure 2-2 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 Ethernet ports which you link to on the router and LEDs on your PC's adapter should be lit.

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

 Note:

If the router's IP address is 192.168.0.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of

192.168.0.2 ~ 192.168.0.254.

3. Try the IP address 192.168.0.1.

 Note:

If the LAN IP of the modem connected with your router is 192.168.0.x, the default LAN IP of the router will automatically switch from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1 to avoid IP conflict. Therefore, in order to verify the network connection between your PC and the router, you can open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter.

2.4 Connecting the router

2.4.1 Before you start

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

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

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

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2.4.2 Router Mode

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

2.4.2.1. Hardware Connection

If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable directly to the router’s Internet port, then follow steps 3 and 5 to complete the hardware connection.

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

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

3. Turn on the router.

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

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

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

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

the bottom label of the router.

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2.4.2.2. Login and Quick Setup

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

Figure 2-3 Login the Router

Figure 2-4 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 successfully login, follow Quick Setup to complete the configuration. For wireless devices, you may have to reconnect to the wireless network if you have customized the SSID (wireless name) and password during the configuration.

2.4.3 Range Extender Mode

This mode boosts your home wireless coverage.

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2.4.3.1. Step one: configure

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

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

Option One: Using RE Button

1. Press the WPS button on the host router.

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

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

 Note:

If not, please refer to the Option Two.

Option Two: Using Web Browser

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

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

Figure 2-5 Login the Router

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Figure 2-6 Login Windows

 Note:

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

fill in its wireless password.

2.4.3.2. STEP 2: Relocate

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

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

2.4.4 Access Point Mode

2.4.4.1. Hardware connection

This mode can help you to transform your existing wired network to a wireless network.

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1. Turn on the router.

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

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

2.4.4.2. Login and Quick Setup

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

Figure 2-7 Login the Router

Figure 2-8 Login Windows

 Note:

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

 Note:

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

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

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Chapter 3. Configuration for Router Mode

3.1 Login

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

Figure 3-1 Login

3.2 Quick Setup

Refer to Router->Login and Quick Setup

3.3 Basic

3.3.1 Network Map

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

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

information. All the information is read-only.

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Figure 3-2 Network Map

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

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

configure them in the Internet page.

3.3.2 Internet

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

 Dynamic IP

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

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Figure 3-3 Dynamic IP

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

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

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

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

Note:

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

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

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

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Figure 3-4 Static IP

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

usually is 255.255.255.0.

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

your ISP.

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

provided by your ISP.

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

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

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

fields are case-sensitive.

Click the Connect button to connect immediately.

Figure 3-5 PPPoE

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