TL-WR941ND

Wireless N Router

Chapter 1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing the TL-WR941ND

Wireless N Router

.

1.1 Overview of the Router

The TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless

AP. The 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.

Incredible Speed

The TL-WR941ND 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 650% 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-WR941ND Wireless N Router provides complete data

privacy.

Flexible Access Control

The TL-WR941ND 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.

1.2 Conventions

The Router or TL-WR941ND mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR941ND Wireless N Router

without any explanation.

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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.

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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).

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

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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-WR941ND 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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