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Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1 Overview of the Router

The TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and

Wireless AP. Powered by 2x2 MIMO technology, the 300Mbps 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-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to 300Mbps 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 much 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, WiFi protected Access (WPA2- PSK, WPA- PSK), as well as

advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router provides complete

data privacy.

The TL-WR840N 300Mbps 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.

Simple Installation

Flexible Access Control

Multiple Security Protections

Incredible Speed

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1.2 Conventions

The Router or TL-WR840N mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N

Router without any explanation.

1.3 Main Features



Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps.



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.



Supports Parental Control and Access Control.

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Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE.

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Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control

List).

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Supports Flow Statistics.



Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.

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1.4 Panel Layout

1.4.1 The Front Panel

Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch

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

Name

Status

Indication

（

Power

）

Off

Power is off.

On

Power is on.

(System)

Flashing

The Router is working properly.

On/Off

The Router has a system error.

(WLAN)

Off

The Router isn’t connected to any wireless device.

On

The Router is connected to some wireless device(s).

Flashing

Data is being transferred between the Router and the

wireless device(s) connected to it.

(WAN),

(LAN 1-4)

Off

There is no device linked to the corresponding port.

On

There is a device linked to the corresponding port but

there is no activity.

Flashing

There is an active device linked to the corresponding port.

(

WPS

)

Slow Flash

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.

Quick Flash

A wireless device failed to be added to the network by

WPS

function.

Table 1-1 The LEDs Description



Note:

After a device is successfully added to the network by

WPS

function, the

WPS

LED will keep on

for about 5 minutes and then turn off.

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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).



WIFI:

This button is used to enable/disable the Router’s wireless function.



WPS/RESET:

This button is used for both WPS and Reset function. To use the WPS

function, press it for less than five seconds; to use the RESET function, press it for more

than five seconds.



Used as RESET button:

There are two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults:

1) Use the

Factory Defaults

function on

System Tools

->

Factory Defaults

page in the

Router's Web-based Utility.

2) Use the

WPS/RESET

button: With the Router powered on, press and hold the

WPS/RESET

button (more than 5 seconds) until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash from

slow-flash. Then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to its factory default

settings.



Used as WPS button:

If you have client 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

client devices and automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network.

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INTERNET:

This INTERNET port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem.



4,3,2,1 (LAN):

These ports (4,3,2,1) connect the Router to the local PC(s).

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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 with this TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router.

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Chapter 2. Connecting the Router

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 Connecting the Router

Before installing the Router, make sure your PC is connected to the Internet through the

broadband service successfully. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. After that, please

install the Router according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep

your hands dry.

1.

Power off your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router.

2.

Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place is usually at the center of your

wireless network.

3.

Connect the PC(s) and each Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports on the Router, shown

in Figure 2-1. (If you have the wireless NIC and want to use the wireless function, you can

skip this step.)

4.

Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the WAN port on the Router, shown in Figure 2-1.