Tp-Link TL-WR940N [10/112] Overview of the router

TL-WR940N Wireless N Router

Chapter 1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing the TL-WR940N Wireless N Router.

1.1 Overview of the Router

The TL-WR940N 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-WR940N 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-WR940N Wireless N Router provides complete data

privacy.

Flexible Access Control

The TL-WR940N 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-WR940N mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR940N Wireless N Router without

any explanation.

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