TP-Link TL-WR841N User manual

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Quick Installation Guide

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1. Power off your modem.
2. Connect the WAN port on your router to the modem’s LAN port with an
Ethernet cable.
3. Connect your computer to one of the LAN ports labeled 1~4 on the router
with an Ethernet cable.
4. Power on the modem and wait for one minute.
5. Plug the provided Power Adapter into the POWER jack on the back of the
router and the other end to a standard electrical wall socket. Press the
ON/OFF button to power on the router.
1. Insert the TP-LINK Resource CD into the CD-ROM drive.
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Hardware Connection
Please confirm that the WIFI switch is ON so that client devices
can connect to the router wirelessly.
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Configuration for Windows with Setup Wizard
Note
If you are using a MAC/Linux or a Windows computer without a
CD drive to run the mini CD, please refer to Appendix 1 fo
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configuration.
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2. Select TL-WR841N and click Easy Setup Assistant.
3. Choose your language from the pull-down list. Then click START.
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4. After confirming the hardware connection and the status of LEDs, click
NEXT to continue.
5. After the connectivity is checked successfully, please click NEXT.
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6. Select the connection type your ISP provides and click NEXT. Here we take
Dynamic IP for example.
7. In most cases, there is no need to clone MAC address if you have rebooted
the modem with the new router.
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8. You can rename your wireless network on this page. The default wireless
name is TP-LINK_XXXXXX. Click NEXT to continue.
9. You are recommended to select Most Security (WPA2-PSK) to secure your
wireless network.
The router is pre-encrypted. The default wireless password,
same as the PIN code, is printed on the label at the bottom of the
router.
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10. After confirming the configurations, click NEXT to continue.
11. After the configuration is completed successfully, please click NEXT.
You can save these settings in a text file on your desktop. If you
forget the Network Security Key, you can check the Route
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Settings.txt.
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12. If your client devices support WPS(Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you can add
your device to the network by pushing the WPS button. Then click NEXT.
13. Click FINISH to complete the setup.
You can click WEB management interface for more advanced
settings.
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Appendix 1:
Configuring the Router via Web Management Page
(for Mac OS X/Linux users or Windows users who can’t run the mini CD)
1. Open your browser and type http://tplinklogin.net in the address field, and
then use the user name and password admin to log in.
2. Click Status in the main menu, select your language from the pull-down list,
and then click Apply.
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3. Click Quick Setup in the main menu and click Next.
4. Select the WAN connection type provided by your ISP. Or you can select
Auto-Detect and click Next to continue.
5. The Dynamic IP is the suitable connection type for most cases. Here we take it
as an example. In most cases, you don’t need to clone the MAC address if you
have already rebooted the modem with the new router. But if you can’t get
connection to the Internet after Quick Setup, please run it again and clone the
MAC address for a try. Then click Next.
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6. You can rename your wireless network and create your own password on
this page. The default wireless name is TP-LINK_XXXXXX, and the default
wireless password, the same as the PIN code, is printed on the bottom label.
Click Next to continue.
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7. Click Finish to make your settings take effect.
Appendix 2: Troubleshooting
1. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet?
1) Check to verify all connections are connected properly. Try with different
Ethernet cables to ensure they are working properly.
2) Check to see if you are able to access the router’s web management page.
If not, please refer to “What can I do if I cannot open the web management
window?”.
3) Please log in the web management page (http://tplinklogin.net), click the
menu “Network > WAN”, and ensure that the WAN Connection Type is
Dynamic IP; this is the suitable connection type for most DSL/Cable
modems and other networks.
4) For cable modem users, please click menu “Network > MAC Clone”. Click
Clone MAC Address To button and then click Save. If the problem persists,
please go to the next step.
5) Connect your computer directly to your modem and attempt to access the
Internet. If you are still unable to access the Internet, please contact your
internet provider for further assistance.
2. What can I do if I cannot open the web management window?
1) For Windows 7/Vista
Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Click View network status and
tasks > View status > Properties and double-click Internet Protocol
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Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Select Obtain an IP address automatically,
choose Obtain DNS server address automatically and click OK.
2) For Windows XP/2000
Go to Start > Control Panel. Click Network and Internet Connections >
Network Connections. Right-click Local Area Connection, select
Properties and then double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Select
Obtain an IP address automatically, choose Obtain DNS server
address automatically and click OK.
3. What can I do if I forget my password?
1) For default wireless password:
Please refer to the “Wireless Password/PIN” labeled on the bottom of the
router.
2) For the web management page password:
Reset the router first and then use the default user name and password:
admin, admin.
4. How do I restore my router’s configuration to its factory default
settings?
If your router does not work properly, you can reset it and then configure it
again. With the router powered on, press and hold the WPS/RESET button
on the rear panel for approximately 8 seconds before releasing it.
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Technical Support
For more troubleshooting help, go to:
http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/faq
To download the latest Firmware, Driver, Utility and User Guide,
go to:
http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download
For all other technical support, please contact us by using the
following details:
Canadian
Toll Free: 1 866 225-8139 (English Service)
1 855 987-5465 (French Service)
E-mail: [email protected]
Service Time:
English: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
French: Eastern time 09:00 to 18:00, workday
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
www.tp-link.com
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Guide d'installation rapide
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1. Éteignez le modem.
2. Raccordez le port WAN de votre routeur au port LAN du modem à l'aide
d'un câble Ethernet.
3. Raccordez votre ordinateur à l'un des ports LAN 1à 4du routeur à l'aide
d'un câble Ethernet.
4. Allumez le modem et patientez une minute.
5. Branchez la fiche jack de l'adaptateur secteur au dos du routeur et
raccordez l'autre extrémité à une prise électrique murale standard.
Appuyez sur le bouton ON/OFF pour allumer le routeur.
1. Insérez le CD de ressources TP-LINK dans le lecteur de CD-ROM.
Veuillez vérifier que le switch WiFi est ACTIVÉ afin que les
périphériques clients puissent se connecter au routeur en
mode sans fil.
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Configuration sous Windows avec l'Assistant d'installation
Important
Si vous utilisez un ordinateur MAC/Linux ou Windows sans
lecteur CD pour lire le mini CD, veuillez vous reporter à
l'Annexe 1.
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2. Sélectionnez TL-WR841N, puis cliquez sur Easy Setup Assistant
(Assistant d'installation simplifiée).
3. Choisissez votre langue dans la liste déroulante. Puis cliquez sur
DEMARRER.
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4. Après avoir vérifié les branchements et l'état des DEL, cliquez sur
SUIVANT pour continuer.
5. Après avoir vérifié la connectivité, cliquez sur SUIVANT pour continuer.
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