Tp-Link TL-WR842ND [6/130] Chapter 1 introduction

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 .......................................................................7

2.1 System Requirements................................................................................................7

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements......................................................................7

2.3 Connecting the Router ...............................................................................................7

Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide.....................................................................9

3.1 TCP/IP Configuration .................................................................................................9

3.2 Quick Installation Guide ........................................................................................... 10

Chapter 4. Configuring the Router ....................................................................19

4.1 Login ........................................................................................................................19

4.2 Status .......................................................................................................................19

4.3 Quick Setup.............................................................................................................. 20

4.4 WPS.........................................................................................................................21

4.5 Network .................................................................................................................... 23

4.5.1 WAN .............................................................................................................23

4.5.2 LAN ..............................................................................................................33

4.5.3 MAC Clone ...................................................................................................34

4.6 Wireless ...................................................................................................................35

4.6.1 Wireless Settings..........................................................................................35

4.6.2 Wireless Security..........................................................................................38

4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ................................................................................. 42

4.6.4 Wireless Advanced ....................................................................................... 44

4.6.5 Wireless Statistics......................................................................................... 45

4.7 DHCP .......................................................................................................................46

4.7.1 DHCP Settings .............................................................................................46

- I -