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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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TL-WR940N
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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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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TL-WR940N
Wireless N Router
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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TL-WR940N
Wireless N Router
Figure 2-1
Hardware Installation of the
TL-WR940N
Wireless N Router
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