TP-Link TL-WR941HP User manual

TL-WR941HP
450Mbps High Power Wireless N Router
REV1.0.0
1910011614

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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.
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:
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.

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 étéapprouvépar
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 installéet utiliséavec 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:
AT
BG
BY
CA
CZ
DE
DK
EE
ES
FI
FR
GB
GR
HU
IE
IT
LT
LV
MT
NL
NO
PL
PT
RO
RU
SE
SG
SK
TR
UA
US

Explanation of the symbols on the product label
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.
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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
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
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

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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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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.
Simple Installation
Flexible Access Control
AccessontroInstallation
Multiple Security Protections
Incredible Speed
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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, supportingAuto 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, SpecialApplication and DMZ host.
Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing.
ProvidesAutomatic-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 TetherApp to manage the router on smart devices.

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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).
Name
Status
Indication
RE
Blinking
The router is connecting to the host network. This
process will last in the first 2 minutes.
On
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.
On
The wireless function is enabled.
PWR
Blinking
The router is updating or initializing.
On
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.
On
The Internet is available.
LAN
On
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.
On
A wireless device has been successfully added to the
network by WPS function. The WPS LED will be off
after 5 minutes.
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 InternetAccess 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 EthernetAdapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors
TCP/IP protocol on each PC
Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox orApple 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
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 viaADSL/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.