TP-Link TL-WR843N User manual

Configure the Router
1Connect the power adapter to your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet, and then
press the ON/OFF button to turn on the router.
2Connect your device to the router wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable. The Wi-Fi network name
and password are on the router’s label.
3Launch a web browser, type http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar, and then enter admin (in
lowercase) for both username and password to log in.
4Click Quick Setup on the left panel and click Next to start. Select the Control the system mode
by software checkbox. Select WISP Client Router mode and click Next.
Note: When Control the system mode by software is checked, the operation mode switch on the router will be
disabled. If you want to enable it, please log into the web management page and go to Working Mode to uncheck
Control the system mode by software.
5Select the WAN Connection Type and follow the screen instructions. For most cases, select
Dynamic IP.
6On the Wireless screen, click Survey to find the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to and
click Connect.
7Type in the selected Wi-Fi network's password when prompted. In the AP Setting section,
customize your Wi-Fi network name and password, and then click Next.
8Click Finish to complete the configuration.
Enjoy!
WISP Client Router Mode
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
LAN (1/2/3/4)
ON/OFF POWER INTERNET ROUTER WISP 1 2 3 4 WPS/
RESET
When the router is installed in a location far
from a power outlet, power the router with
the included passive PoE injector.
Hardware Information
Slow blinking
On
Quick blinking
WPS connection is in process.
WPS connection is successful. The LED will turn off after 5 minutes.
WPS connection fails.
WPS
LED Status Indication
On
Off
Blinking
The router is on.
The router is off.
The router is initializing or upgrading.
Power
LAN
A device is connected to the corresponding LAN port.
No device is connected to the corresponding LAN port.
On
Off
On
Off
The wireless is working properly.
The wireless is disabled.
WLAN
Green
Orange
Off
The router is connected to the Internet.
The INTERNET port is connected, but there is no Internet connection.
The INTERNET port is not connected.
WAN
LED Status Indication
Operation Mode Switch:
ON/OFF POWER INTERNET ROUTER WISP 1 2 3 4 WPS/
RESET
ON/OFF POWER INTERNET ROUTER WISP 1 2 3 4 WPS/
RESET
7106505895 REV2.1.0 TL-WR843N
300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
Quick
Installation Guide
Getting Started
Operation Modes
WISP Client Router
Standard Wireless Router
Scenarios
The wired network is only limited to one device to connect at a
time, but I want to share the Internet with more wireless devices.
I want to connect to a Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP),
and share the Internet with local devices.
Which mode do you need? Please refer to the table to choose the appropriate operation mode.
Repeater
I want to extend the range of an existing Wi-Fi network.
Toggle to select the router's operation mode
between ROUTER and WISP. You can also set the
mode via the router's web interface, after which
the operation mode switch will be disabled.
or
Note: If you need to use a longer Ethernet cable (not
exceeding 100 meters) , TP-LINK’s 48V PoE adapters
such as TL-POE200, TL-POE150S and TL-POE10R are
recommended.
up to 30 meters
ON/OFF POWER INTERNET ROUTER WISP 1 2 3 4 WPS/
RESET
Passive PoE Injector
or

1Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
2Connect the modem to the INTERNET port on the router via an Ethernet cable and press the
ON/OFF button on the router. Turn on the modem and wait for it to restart.
3Connect your device to the router wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable. The Wi-Fi network name
and password are on the router’s label.
4 Launch a web browser, type http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar, and then enter admin (in
lowercase) for both username and password to log in.
5Click Quick Setup on the left panel and click Next to start. Select the Control the system mode
by software checkbox. Select Standard Wireless Router mode and click Next.
Note: When Control the system mode by software is checked, the operation mode switch on the router will be
disabled. If you want to enable it, please log into the web management page and go to Working Mode to uncheck
Control the system mode by software.
6Select the WAN Connection Type and follow the screen instructions .
7On the Wireless screen, either customize the Wireless Network Name and Password or keep
the default ones, and click Next.
8Click Reboot to complete the configuration.
Modem
Q3. What can I do if I forgot my web management password?
• Refer to FAQ > Q1 to reset the router, and then use the default admin (all lowercase) for both username and password to
log in.
Q4. What can I do if I forgot my wireless network password?
• If you have not changed the default wireless password, it can be found on the label of the router.
• Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable. Log into the web management page and go to Wireless
>Wireless Security to retrieve or reset your Wi-Fi password.
Q1. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?
• With the device powered on, press and hold the WPS/RESET button
for five seconds until the Power LED starts blinking, and then release
the button.
Note: After resetting, all previous configurations will be cleared, and the router
will reset to the mode that you have chosen via the operation mode switch.
Q2. What can I do if the login window does not appear?
• Change the computer's static IP address to obtain an IP address automatically.
• Verify that http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 is correctly entered in the web browser.
• Use another web browser and try again.
• Reboot your router and try again.
• Disable then reenable the network adapter in use.
Q5. What can I do if my wireless is not stable?
It may be caused by too much interference. You can try the following methods:
• Set the wireless channel to a different one.
• Relocate the router away from Bluetooth devices and other household electronics, such as cordless phone, microwave,
baby monitor, etc., to minimize signal interference.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
ON/OFF POWER INTERNET ROUTER WISP
1 2 3 4 WPS/
RESET
ON/OFF POWER INTERNET ROUTER WISP 1 2 3 4 WPS/
RESET
1Connect the power adapter to your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet, and then
press the ON/OFF button to turn on the router.
2Connect your device to the router wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable. The Wi-Fi network name
and password are on the router’s label.
3Launch a web browser, type http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar, and enter admin (in
lowercase) for both username and password to log in.
4Click Quick Setup on the left panel and click Next to start. Select the Control the system mode
by software checkbox. Select Repeater mode and click Next.
Note: When Control the system mode by software is checked, the operation mode switch on the router will be
disabled. If you want to enable it, please log into the web management page and go to Working Mode to uncheck
Control the system mode by software.
5On the Wireless Setting screen, click Survey to find the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to
and click Connect.
6Type the selected Wi-Fi network’s password in the Wireless Password field and click Next.
7Select the LAN IP type of the router or you can set Smart IP for most cases, and click Next.
8Click Reboot to complete the configuration.
Main AP
The main AP’s
Wi-Fi Name
Main network
Tips: Place the router about halfway between your main AP and wireless devices. And
use the main AP’s SSID and password to join the Wi-Fi network.
Q6. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet?
Standard Wireless Router mode:
• Check if the Internet is working properly by connecting a computer directly to the modem via an Ethernet cable. If not,
contact your Internet Service Provider.
• Log into the web management page of the router, and go to the Status page to check whether the Internet IP address is
valid or not. If it is, please run the Quick Setup again; otherwise, recheck the hardware connection.
• For cable modem users, reboot the modem first. If the problem still exists, log into the web management page of the
router, go to Network > MAC Clone, click Clone MAC Address and then click Save.
• Reboot the router and try again.
WISP Client Router mode:
• Log into the web management page of the router, and go to the Status page to check whether the Internet IP address is
valid or not. If it is, please run the Quick Setup again.
• Reboot the router and try again.
Repeater mode:
• Make sure that the Internet is working properly by connecting a computer directly to the main AP via an Ethernet cable,
and the main AP has no limit access rules.
• Refer to FAQ > Q1 to reset your router, and configure the router again.
• If your Internet access is still not available, please contact TP-LINK Technical Support.
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Standard Wireless Router Mode
Repeater Mode
LAN (1/2/3/4)
ON/OFF POWER INTERNET ROUTER WISP 1 2 3 4 WPS/
RESET
or
LAN (1/2/3/4)
ON/OFF POWER INTERNET ROUTER WISP 1 2 3 4 WPS/
RESET or
Internet
Internet
Enjoy!
Enjoy!