TL-WR940N

Wireless N Router

1.3 Main Features

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

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

ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX.

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

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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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Built-in firewall supporting IP address filtering, Domain Name filtering, and MAC address

filtering.

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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.

1.4 Panel Layout

1.4.1 The Front Panel

Figure 1-1

Front Panel sketch

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

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Wireless N Router

Name

Status

Indication

Off

Power is off.

PWR

On

Power is on.

On

The Router is initializing or maybe has a system error.

Flashing

The Router is working properly.

SYS

Off

The Router has a system error.

Off

The Wireless function is disabled.

WLAN

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.

WAN,

LAN 1-4

Flashing

There is an active device linked to the corresponding port.

Slow Flash

A wireless device is connecting to the network by QSS function.

This process will last in the first 2 minutes.

On

A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by

QSS function.

QSS

Quick Flash

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

function.

Table 1-1 The LEDs description

)

Note:

After a device is successfully added to the network by QSS function, the QSS 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-WR940N Wireless N Router.

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RESET:

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 Factory Default Reset button: Press the Reset button for five seconds and then

wait for the Router to reboot.

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WAN:

This WAN 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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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 5.0 , Netscape Navigator 6.0 or above

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. The place must accord with the

Installation Environment Requirements

.

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 WAN port on the Router, shown in

Figure 2-1.

6.

Connect the power adapter to the power socket on the Router, and the other end into an

electrical outlet. The Router will start to work automatically.

7.

Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem.

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Wireless N Router

Figure 2-1

Hardware Installation of the

TL-WR940N

Wireless N Router

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