TL-WR842ND_User Manual Part1

FCC ID: TE7WR842NDV2

Users Manual

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CONTENTS
Package Contents..................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1. Introduction ......................................................................................... 2
1.1 Overview of the Router............................................................................................... 2
1.2 Conventions ............................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Main Features ............................................................................................................ 3
1.4 Panel Layout .............................................................................................................. 4
1.4.1 The Front Panel .............................................................................................. 4
1.4.2 The Rear Panel .............................................................................................. 5

Chapter 2. Connecting the Router ....................................................................... 6
2.1 System Requirements ................................................................................................ 6
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ...................................................................... 6
2.3 Connecting the Router ............................................................................................... 6

Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide ..................................................................... 8
3.1 TCP/IP Configuration ................................................................................................. 8
3.2 Quick Installation Guide ............................................................................................. 9

Chapter 4. Configuring the Router .................................................................... 10
4.1 Login ........................................................................................................................ 18
4.2 Status ....................................................................................................................... 18
4.3 Quick Setup .............................................................................................................. 19
4.4 WPS ......................................................................................................................... 20
4.5 Network .................................................................................................................... 22
4.5.1 WAN ............................................................................................................. 22
4.5.2 MAC Clone ................................................................................................... 32
4.5.3 LAN .............................................................................................................. 32
4.6 Wireless ................................................................................................................... 33
4.6.1 Wireless Settings .......................................................................................... 34
4.6.2 Wireless Security .......................................................................................... 36
4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ................................................................................. 39
4.6.4 Wireless Advanced ....................................................................................... 42
4.6.5 Wireless Statistics ......................................................................................... 43
4.7 Guest Network ......................................................................................................... 44
4.7.1 Wireless Settings .......................................................................................... 44

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4.7.2 Storage Sharing ............................................................................................ 45
4.8 DHCP ....................................................................................................................... 46
4.8.1 DHCP Settings ............................................................................................. 47
4.8.2 DHCP Clients List ......................................................................................... 48
4.8.3 Address Reservation .................................................................................... 48
4.9 VPN .......................................................................................................................... 49
4.9.1 IKE ................................................................................................................ 50
4.9.2 IPsec ............................................................................................................ 51
4.9.3 Security Alliance List ..................................................................................... 53
4.10 USB Settings ............................................................................................................ 54
4.10.1 Storage Sharing ............................................................................................ 55
4.10.2 FTP Server ................................................................................................... 56
4.10.3 Media Server ................................................................................................ 58
4.10.4 Print Server................................................................................................... 61
4.10.5 User Accounts .............................................................................................. 61
4.11 Forwarding ............................................................................................................... 63
4.11.1 Virtual Servers .............................................................................................. 63
4.11.2 Port Triggering .............................................................................................. 65
4.11.3 DMZ .............................................................................................................. 67
4.11.4 UPnP ............................................................................................................ 68
4.12 Security .................................................................................................................... 69
4.12.1 Basic Security ............................................................................................... 69
4.12.2 Advanced Security ........................................................................................ 71
4.12.3 Local Management ....................................................................................... 72
4.12.4 Remote Management ................................................................................... 73
4.13 Parental Control ....................................................................................................... 74
4.14 Access Control ......................................................................................................... 77
4.14.1 Rule .............................................................................................................. 78
4.14.2 Host .............................................................................................................. 83
4.14.3 Target............................................................................................................ 85
4.14.4 Schedule....................................................................................................... 87
4.15 Advanced Routing .................................................................................................... 89
4.15.1 Static Routing List ......................................................................................... 89
4.15.2 System Routing Table ................................................................................... 90
4.16 Bandwidth Control .................................................................................................... 91
4.16.1 Control Settings ............................................................................................ 91

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4.16.2 Rules List ...................................................................................................... 92
4.17 IP & MAC Binding Setting ........................................................................................ 93
4.17.1 Binding Settings ............................................................................................ 93
4.17.2 ARP List........................................................................................................ 94
4.18 Dynamic DNS ........................................................................................................... 95
4.18.1 Comexe.cn DDNS ........................................................................................ 95
4.18.2 Dyndns.org DDNS ........................................................................................ 96
4.18.3 No-ip.com DDNS .......................................................................................... 97
4.19 System Tools ............................................................................................................ 98
4.19.1 Time Setting.................................................................................................. 99
4.19.2 Diagnostic ................................................................................................... 100
4.19.3 Firmware Upgrade ...................................................................................... 102
4.19.4 Factory Defaults ......................................................................................... 103
4.19.5 Backup & Restore ....................................................................................... 103
4.19.6 Reboot ........................................................................................................ 104
4.19.7 Password .................................................................................................... 105
4.19.8 System Log................................................................................................. 105
4.19.9 Statistics ..................................................................................................... 108

Appendix A: FAQ .................................................................................................. 110
Appendix B: Configuring the PCs ....................................................................... 116
Appendix C: Specifications ................................................................................. 119
Appendix D: Glossary .......................................................................................... 120

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TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router User Guide

Package Contents

The following items should be found in your package:

 TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router

 DC Power Adapter for TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router

 Quick Installation Guide

 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 is damaged or
missing, please contact your distributor.

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Document Modified: 2013-10-24 14:26:18

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