TP-Link TL-WR941HP User manual

REV2.0.0 1910011947
User Guide
450Mbps High Power Wireless N Router
TL-WR941HP

Contents
About This Guide.........................................................................................................1
Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1. 1. Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. Panel Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. 1.Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. 2.The Back Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 2. Connect to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2. 1. Position Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. 2. Connect to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. 2. 1.Install the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. 2. 2.Router Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. 2. 3.Range Extender Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2. 2. 4.Access Point Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 3. Log In to Your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 4. Guest Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4. 1. Create a Network for Guests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4. 2. Customize Guest Network Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chapter 5. Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 6. QoS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6. 1. Prioritize Internet Traffic with QoS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6. 2. Update the Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Chapter 7. Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7. 1. Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7. 2. Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7. 3. IP & MAC Binding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter 8. NAT Forwarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8. 1. Share Local Resources on the Internet by Virtual Servers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

8. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Chapter 9. VPN Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
9. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9. 2. Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Chapter 10.Customize Your Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
10. 1. Change the LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
10. 2. Configure to Support IPTV Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
10. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
10. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
10. 5. Create Static Routes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
10. 6. Specify Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
10. 7. Extend Host Nework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
10. 8. Adjust Wi-Fi Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
10. 9. Use WPS for Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
10. 9. 1.Use the WPS Wizard for Wi-Fi Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
10. 9. 2.Use the PIN for Wi-Fi connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
10. 10. Schedule Your Wireless Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Chapter 11.Manage the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
11. 1. Change Operation Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
11. 2. Set Up System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
11. 3. Control LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
11. 4. Test the Network Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
11. 5. Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
11. 6. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
11. 7. Auto Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
11. 8. Change the Login Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
11. 9. Password Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
11. 10. Local Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
11. 11. Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
11. 12. System Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
11. 13. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
FAQ ................................................................................................................................70

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About This Guide
This guide is a complement of Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide
instructs you on quick internet setup, and this guide provides details of each function
and shows you the way to configure these functions appropriate to your needs.
When using this guide, please notice that features of the router may vary slightly
depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location, language,
and internet service provider. All screenshots, images, parameters and descriptions
documented in this guide are used for demonstration only.
Conventions
In this guide the following conventions are used:
Convention Description
Underlined Underlined words or phrases are hyperlinks. You can click to redirect to a website or a
specific section.
Teal Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in teal, including the menus,
items, buttons, etc.
>
The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page. For example,
Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filtering means the MAC Filtering function page is under the
Wireless menu that is located in the Advanced tab.
Note: Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.
Tips: Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.
symbols on the web
page
• click to edit the corresponding entry.
• click to delete the corresponding entry.
• click to enable or disable the corresponding entry.
• click to view more information about items on the page.
More Info
The latest software, management app and utility can be found at Download Center at
http://www.tp-link.com/support.
The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the
package of the router.
Specifications can be found on the product page at http://www.tp-link.com.
A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at
http://forum.tp-link.com.
Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical
Support page at http://www.tp-link.com/support.

Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your
Router
This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance.
It contains the following sections:
• Product Overview
• Panel Layout

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Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router
1. 1. Product Overview
The TP-Link router is designed to fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office
(SOHO) networks and users demanding higher networking performance. The powerful
antennas ensure continuous Wi-Fi signal to all your devices while boosting widespread
coverage throughout your home, the built-in Ethernet ports supply high-speed
connection to your wired devices, and the flexible working modes are capable to meet
all your network needs.
Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due to its
intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app.
1. 2. Panel Layout
1. 2. 1. Top View
RE button: This button is located on the top panel of the router. Press and hold it for
about 3 seconds to change to the Range Extender mode.

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The router’s LEDs (view from left to right) are located on the front panel. You can check
the router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
LED Explanation
Name Status Indication
RE
Blinking The router is connecting to the host wireless network. This may take
up to 2 minutes.
On The router is working in Repeater mode and connected to the host
wireless network.
Wi-Fi
On The wireless function is enabled.
Off The wireless function is disabled.
PWR
On Power is on.
Blinking The system is starting up or firmware is being upgraded. Do not
disconnect or power off the router.
Off Power is off.
WAN
On The internet is available.
Orange On The router’s WAN port is connected, but the internet is not available.
Off The router’s WAN port is not connected to a powered-on device.
LAN
On At lease one LAN port is connected to a powered-on device.
Off No LAN port is connected to a powered-on device.
WPS
On/Off This light remains on for 5 minutes when a WPS connection is
established, and then turns off.
Blinking WPS connection is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes.

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1. 2. 2. The Back Panel
The following parts (view from left to right) are located on the rear panel.
Item Description
Ethernet Ports (1/2/3/4) For connecting your PCs or other wired network devices to the router.
WPS Button
If your devices, 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
devices.
WAN Port For connecting to a DSL/Cable modem, or an Ethernet jack.
Reset Button Use a pin to press and hold this button until all the LED turn on momentarily to reset
the router to its factory default settings.
Wi-Fi On/Off Button Press and hold this button about 2 seconds to enable or disable Wireless function.
Power On/Off Button For powering on or off the router.
Power Port For connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power adapter.
Antennas Used for wireless operation and data transmitting. Upright them for the best Wi-Fi
performance.

Chapter 2
Connect to the Internet
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Position Your Router
• Connect to the Internet

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Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet
2. 1. Position Your Router
• The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or
excessive heat.
• Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as
to a power source.
• Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not
create a tripping hazard.
• The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.
• Keep the router away from devices with strong electromagnetic interference, such as
Bluetooth devices, cordless phones and microwaves.
2. 2. Connect to the Internet
2. 2. 1. Install the Antennas
Please install the antennas first by following the steps shown below before you start.
1.
B. Make sure that the
adjustable elbow is
facing up when
attached.
A. Insert and screw the
antenna into the antenna
socket.
2.
Slide the cap onto the
antenna until it fixes into place.
3.
Position the antenna
vertically for best Wi-Fi
performance.
The router provides three working modes: Router, Range Extender and Access Point.
You can choose the mode to better suit your network needs and follow the guide to
complete the configuration.
2. 2. 2. Router Mode
This mode enables multiple users to share internet connection via ADSL/Cable Modem.

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Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet
1. Follow the steps below to connect your 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
WAN port, and then follow Step 4 and 5 to complete the hardware connection.
Modem Router
1
3
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1 ) Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
2 ) Connect the modem to the WAN port on your router with an Ethernet cable.
3 ) Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
4 ) Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router.
5 ) Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking these LEDs.
WPSRE Wi-Fi
ON
PWR
ON
WAN
ON
LAN
Tips: If the Wi-Fi LED is off, press and hold the Wi-Fi On/Off button until it is on.
2. Connect your computer to the router.
• Method 1: Wired
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.
Ethernet cable
• Method 2: Wirelessly
1 ) Find the SSID (Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at
the bottom of the router.

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Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet
2 ) Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi Settings of your smart
device, and then select the SSID to join the network.
OR
Connections are available
Wireless Network Connection
TP-Link_XXXX
Connect automatically Connect
Wireless Name
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
TP-Link_XXXX
CHOOSE A NETWORK...
Other...
< Settings
Wireless Name
Smart DeviceComputer
• Method 3: Use the WPS button
Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, most USB
network cards, can be connected to your router through this method (Not supported
by iOS devices).
Note: The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Also, the WPS function
will be disabled if your wireless encryption is WEP. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled and is configured
with the appropriate encryption before configuring the WPS.
1 ) Tab the WPS icon on the device’s screen. Here we take an Android phone for
example.
2 ) Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router.
WLAN
On
TP-Link_2017
TP-Link_Home
My Home
My Network
Home Network
TP-Link_Network
TP-Link_Test
4G
Close to
3. Enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar of a web browse and create a password
for future logins.

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Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet
Note: If the login page does not appear, please refer to the FAQ section.
4. After successful login, follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the initial
configuration.
5. Enjoy! For wireless devices, you may have to reconnect to the wireless network if you
have customized the SSID (network name) and password during the configuration.
2. 2. 3. Range Extender Mode
This mode boosts your home wireless coverage.
Step 1: Configure
Tips: Using WPS Button is an easy way to extend your host network. We recommend you to use this way if your host
router has a WPS button. The button might look like one of these: WPS .
• Option One: Using the RE Button
1 ) Press the WPS button on the host router.
2 ) Press and hold the (RE button) on the top panel of the router for about 3
seconds within 1 minute. The router will start to reboot.
3 ) Once rebooted, the RE LED should change from blinking to a solid state,
indicating successful connection.
• Option Two: Using a Web Browser
1 ) Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using
the SSID (Network Name) and password printed on the label at the bottom of
the router.
2 ) Enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar of a web browser and create a
password for future logins.

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Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet
Note: If the login page does not appear, please refer to the FAQ section.
3 ) After successful login, follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the
initial configuration.
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.
Extended NetworkHost Network
Devices
Host Router High Power Router
Step 3: Enjoy! The extended network shares the same password as that of your host
network. If you have customized the SSID (network name) of the extended network,
connect to the new Wi-Fi.
2. 2. 4. Access Point Mode
This mode transforms your existing wired network to a wireless one.
DevicesHigh Power Router
Wired Host Router
LAN4LAN3LAN1 LAN2Internet
LANInternet
Internet
1. Connect the router to your wired host router’s Ethernet port via an Ethernet cable as
shown above and turn on the router.
2. 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.

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Chapter 2 Connect to the Internet
3. Enter http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar of a web browser and create a password
for future logins.
Note: If the login page does not appear, please refer to the FAQ section.
4. After successful login, follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the initial
configuration.
5. Enjoy! Connect to the wireless network by using the SSID (network name) and
password of the router.

Chapter 3
Log In to Your Router
This chapter shows how to log in to the web management page of the router.

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Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router
With the web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The web-
based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser,
such as Microsoft the Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
Follow the steps below to log in to your router.
1. Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Obtain an IP address automatically mode on your
computer.
2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and create a password for future logins.
Note:
• If the login window does not appear, please refer to the FAQ section.

Chapter 4
Guest Network
This function allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your
main network. When you have guests in your house, apartment, or workplace, you can
create a guest network for them. In addition, you can customize guest network options
to ensure network security and privacy. Guest Network is only supported by the Router
and Access Point modes.
It contains the following sections:
• Create a Network for Guests
• Customize Guest Network Options

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Chapter 4 Guest Network
4. 1. Create a Network for Guests
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network or Settings >Guest Network. Locate the Wireless
section.
3. Create a guest network as needed.
1 ) Tick the Enable Guest Network checkbox.
2 ) Customize the SSID. Don‘t select Hide SSID unless you want your guests to
manually input the SSID for guest network access.
3 ) Set Security to WPA/WPA2 Personal, keep the default Version and Encryption
values, and customize your own password.
4. Click Save. Now your guests can access your guest network using the SSID and
password you set!
Tips: To view guest network information, go to Advanced > Status and locate the Guest Network section.
4. 2. Customize Guest Network Options
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > Guest Network or Settings >Guest Network. Locate the Settings
section.
3. Customize guest network options as needed.

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• Allow guests to see each other
Tick this checkbox if you want to allow the wireless clients on your guest network
to communicate with each other via methods such as network neighbors and Ping.
• Allow guests to access my local network (in Router mode)
Tick this checkbox if you want to allow the wireless clients on your guest network
to communicate with the devices connected to your router’s LAN ports or main
network via methods such as network neighbors and Ping.
4. Click Save. Now you can ensure network security and privacy!
Tips: To view guest network information, go to Advanced > Status and locate the Guest Network section.