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CONTENTS
Package Contents
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1
Chapter 1.
Introduction
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2
1.1
Overview of the Router
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2
1.2
Conventions
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3
1.3
Main Features
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3
1.4
Panel Layout
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4
1.4.1
The Front Panel
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4
1.4.2
The Rear Panel
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5
Chapter 2.
Connecting the Router
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7
2.1
System Requirements
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7
2.2
Installation Environment Requirements
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7
2.3
Connecting the Router
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7
Chapter 3.
Quick Installation Guide
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9
3.1
TCP/IP Configuration
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9
3.2
Quick Installation Guide
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10
Chapter 4.
Configuring the Router
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19
4.1
Login
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19
4.2
Status
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19
4.3
Quick Setup
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20
4.4
WPS
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21
4.5
Network
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23
4.5.1
WAN
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23
4.5.2
LAN
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33
4.5.3
MAC Clone
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34
4.6
Wireless
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35
4.6.1
Wireless Settings
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35
4.6.2
Wireless Security
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38
4.6.3
Wireless MAC Filtering
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42
4.6.4
Wireless Advanced
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44
4.6.5
Wireless Statistics
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45
4.7
DHCP
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46
4.7.1
DHCP Settings
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46
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4.7.2
DHCP Clients List
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47
4.7.3
Address Reservation
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48
4.8
VPN
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49
4.8.1
IKE
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49
4.8.2
IPsec
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51
4.8.3
Security Alliance List
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53
4.9
USB Settings
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54
4.9.1
Storage Sharing
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54
4.9.2
FTP Server
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56
4.9.3
Media Server
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57
4.9.4
Print Server
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60
4.9.5
User Accounts
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61
4.10
Forwarding
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63
4.10.1
Virtual Servers
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63
4.10.2
Port Triggering
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65
4.10.3
DMZ
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67
4.10.4
UPnP
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67
4.11
Security
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69
4.11.1
Basic Security
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69
4.11.2
Advanced Security
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70
4.11.3
Local Management
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72
4.11.4
Remote Management
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73
4.12
Parental Control
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74
4.13
Access Control
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77
4.13.1
Rule
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77
4.13.2
Host
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83
4.13.3
Target
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84
4.13.4
Schedule
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87
4.14
Advanced Routing
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88
4.14.1
Static Routing List
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89
4.14.2
System Routing Table
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90
4.15
Bandwidth Control
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91
4.15.1
Control Settings
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91
4.15.2
Rules List
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91
4.16
IP & MAC Binding Setting
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93
4.16.1
Binding Settings
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93
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4.16.2
ARP List
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95
4.17
Dynamic DNS
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95
4.17.1
Comexe.cn DDNS
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96
4.17.2
Dyndns.org DDNS
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97
4.17.3
No-ip.com DDNS
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98
4.18
System Tools
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99
4.18.1
Time Setting
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99
4.18.2
Diagnostic
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101
4.18.3
Firmware Upgrade
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102
4.18.4
Factory Defaults
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104
4.18.5
Backup & Restore
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104
4.18.6
Reboot
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105
4.18.7
Password
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105
4.18.8
System Log
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106
4.18.9
Statistics
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108
Appendix A: FAQ
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111
Appendix B: Configuring the PCs
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117
Appendix C: Specifications
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120
Appendix D: Glossary
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121
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TL-WR842ND
300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router
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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
¾
TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router
¾
DC Power Adapter for TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router
¾
Quick Installation Guide
¾
Resource CD for TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router, including:
•
This Guide
•
Other Helpful Information
)
Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or
missing, please contact your distributor.
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TL-WR842ND
300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router
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Chapter 1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router.
1.1
Overview of the Router
The TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall,
NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Powered by 2x2 MIMO technology, the 300Mbps Multi-Function
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.
Additionally, the TL-WR842ND provides a USB port which supports storage/FTP/Media/Print Server.
Incredible Speed
The TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function 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.
Multiple Security Protections
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-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router
provides complete data privacy.
Flexible Access Control
The TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function 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.
Simple Installation
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.

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