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1.2

Conventions

The Router or TL-WR842ND mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function

Wireless N Router without any explanation.

1.3

Main Features

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Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to 450Mbps.

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One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 Internet port, four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN

ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX.

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Provides USB Port supporting storage/FTP/Media/Print Server.

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Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security.

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Up to 5 VPN tunnels enable remote VPN connections.

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Up to 4 SSIDs support multiple wireless networks with different SSIDs and passwords.

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Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet

access.

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Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host.

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Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing.

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Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet

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Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing.

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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.

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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

Off

The device has a system error.

On

The device is initialising.

（

SYS

）

Flashing

The device is working properly.

Off

The wireless function is disabled.

(Wireless)

Flashing

The wireless function is enabled.

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.

(LAN 1-4)

(Internet)

Flashing

There is an active device linked to the corresponding port.

Off

No storage device or printer is plugged into the USB port.

(USB)

On

A storage device or printer has connected to the USB port.

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.

(WPS)

Quick Flash

A wireless device failed to be added to the network by WPS

function.

Table 1-1 The LEDs Description

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)

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.

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).

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POWER:

The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the

power adapter provided with this TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router.

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WAN:

This port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.

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1,2,3,4 (LAN):

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

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USB:

The USB port connects to a USB storage device or a USB printer.

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WPS/RESET:

Press this button to quickly establish a connection between the Router and

client devices that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Press and hold this button for more than 5

seconds (approximately 8 seconds) to reset the Router.

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.

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2) Use the Factory Default

WPS/RESET

button: With the Router powered on, use a pin to

press and hold the

WPS/RESET

button (approximately 8 seconds) until the SYS LED

becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. And then release the button and wait the Router to

reboot to its factory default settings.

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WIFI ON/OFF:

Press this button to enable or disable Wi-Fi.

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Wireless antenna:

To receive and transmit the wireless data.

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Chapter 2. Connecting the Router

2.1

System Requirements

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Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)

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One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is

connected directly to the Ethernet.)

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PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors

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TCP/IP protocol on each PC

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Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari

2.2

Installation Environment Requirements

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Place the Router in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent

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Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)

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Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the Router

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Operating Temperature: 0

℃

~40

℃

(32

℉

~104

℉

)

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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.

Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.

4.

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.)

5.

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