Step-by-step connection of the TP LINK TL WR841N router. We change the standard password. We start connecting to the network

Good afternoon, dear readers. In recent years, the population of our country has widely surrounded by the latest laptops, portable tablets and mobile phones having a built-in Wi-Fi module that makes it possible to connect to wireless networks anywhere.

Wi-Fi solves a long-standing question "how to do without wires", and allows you to distribute the Internet in the whole house or apartment. Today we will deal with how to configure TP Link router, having received access to Wi-Fi in your home. And at the same time we consider the rest of the associated problems.

Questions that we will touch in this article:
How to connect a router to pc;
How to configure the Internet connection;
Setting up Wi-Fi network, password installation;
And much rest.
Before you start the instruction I would like to remind you that Wi-Fi is absolutely harmless to health. I am writing about it because I have repeatedly had to hear the opposite from the interlocutors. Yes, and more. TP-LINK TL-WR841N router is an ideal solution for connecting home Internet by price / quality ratio.

Connect TP-LINK TL-WR841N

All on the rear panel TP-Link TL-WR841N there are 6 buttons and connectors:
1. Turning on / off;
2. Entrance for power cable;
3. WAN-input for connecting to the Internet;
4. LAN-inputs for connecting the router and PC;
5. QSS button;
6. RESET button.

First of all, you need to connect a router to a computer or laptop. To connect the router, you need an Internet cable from the provider with the RJ-45 connector to stick in the blue WAN input, and the twisted pair cable from the computer to stick into one of the yellow LAN jacks.

After that, you need to connect the power cable and make sure that the router turned on.

Log in to TP-LINK TL-WR841N settings

After that, you need to enter the router control panel. Open any browser (Opera, Mozilla, Google Chrome or Internet Explorer). In the top line, we enter the following address: "192.168.1.1" or "192.168.0.1".

Fall up the window for identification. It requires fill in the field name "username" - admin, "password" - admin. After performing all this, we turn to the main window in which you can change the TP-LINK TL-WR841N settings.

The Admin user name and Admin password are default settings. If you write that "login or password is incorrect", most likely the router has already been configured earlier and you need to reset the settings to the factory pressing the RESET button.

Installation of the password

The first, the necessary procedure is the change in the standard login and password on the unique one. No one forces you to do you, however, by completing a number of simple procedures, you will be completely confident that your router is reliably protected. There will be no incomprehensible traffic expenses due to the fact that it steal neighbors.

Do not forget that by changing the username and password and by connecting with personal data, it is worth writing them into a special notebook. Otherwise, it will later be possible to lose opportunities to enter the Internet and then you will have to reinstall the connection.

Go to the "System Instruments" menu - "Password".

Here you need to specify the initial login and password (in our case Admin admin), after which you set new parameters. You need to remember and always save changes.

Configure Internet

To start using the TP-LINK TL-WR841N router for its intended purpose - the organization of the Wi-Fi network, it is required to connect it to the Internet. To perform this task, carry out a number of settings.

Network Settings required to install an Internet connection:
IP address;
Network mask;
Main gateway;
Primary DNS address;
Secondary DNS address.

All this information is contained in the contract decorated with the provider. Employees of the company are also always ready to provide this information, and sometimes establish the settings for you below.

The 1st option is a dynamic IP address. This is the easiest way to set up a TP-LINK TL-WR841N router for networking. In this method, all network data is communicated to the device automatically.
We go to the "Network" menu - "WAN". In the "Dynamic IP address" window that appears by clicking. Next "Determine". After that, we save the result.

Sometimes it happens that the Internet providers do not provide such services as an automatic configuration of the DNS server address.
In this case, they must be entered into the necessary sections, noting the item "Use these DNS servers".
2nd option is a static IP address. This method of adjustment and installation is a bit more complicated. In this situation, all variables that connect to the Internet are independently prescribed.

In the "Network" menu - "WAN". We define the version of the static IP connection and enter all the relevant values \u200b\u200bfrom the Treaty with the Internet Provider.
The 3rd option is "PPPOE" - the input is carried out when the login and password is introduced. Separate providers are used in addition and static IP. In this case, you need to enter the data "IP" and "subnet mask".

The 4th version - "PPTP" - is identical to the third and filled in by analogy.

Cloning the MAC address

There are providers in the Internet connection market that supply their services with reference exclusively to the MAC address of the subscriber's network card. It must be taken into account before setting up the Wi-Fi of the router.

If it is not fixed by MAC in the router, use the Internet will not work. You can get more information about the need to bind the Wi-Fi-Router to Mas can be at the provider at the time of signing the contract. Or calling the hotline to the operator's office.

We go to the menu "Network" - "Cloning of the MAC-Address" and click on the "Cloning MAC address" icon.

As a result of produced actions, Mas router will be identical computer and, as a result, the Internet connection will function. It is required to pay special attention to the fact that in the case of the setting of the Wi-Fi-Router from another RS, the MAC is required to fill on its own in the field specifically for this.

Setting up Wi-Fi network

In our instructions, this is the most important place, to learn which and take the execution is required extremely carefully. The overwhelming group of users acquires and personalizes the router solely to simulate a wireless network with the ability to have an Internet access.

The process of entering the settings will not take too much a large number of minutes.

In the "Wireless Mode" menu - "Wireless Settings". You need to enter data with the "Name Name" and "Region" parameters. It is necessary to remember the need to maintain all the actions.

If necessary, there is always the opportunity to make additional settings for Wi-Fi wireless network settings.
Mode - allows you to choose from which the broadcast standard occurs (the best recommended parameters "11BGN mixed");
Channel - makes it possible to select a Wi-Fi communication channel (recommended parameters "Auto");
Channel width - With this tool, you can configure the width by which the data in the channel is transmitted (recommended parameters "Auto");
Max transmission speed - makes it possible to configure the limitations of the maximum possible speed of data transmission flow (it is recommended to choose the largest permissible value);
WDS - setting up an expandable area, which can cover the wireless Wi-Fi network designed earlier.
The password on the TP-LINK TL-WR841N router is not a necessary requirement applied to Wi-Fi. However, it is strongly recommended to establish it. If this is not done, then traffic expenses will be very high, because everyone will be able to connect to your Wi-Fi. And, accordingly, will fall the connection speed with the Internet.

We fall in the "Wireless Mode" menu - "Wireless Protection", mark the bird field "WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK" (this method for encrypted information is the most protected).

"Encryption" - define the "automatic" item.

Password PSK - Fill Personal Code, which protects the availability of Wi-Fi network. This is the password that will be required to connect to your Wi-Fi network.

After all the actions made, it will be necessary to save the changed settings. After that, it will be possible to use the Internet.

That's all. As always, I suggest you to watch the learning video on the article.

If you have any questions, then you will definitely write them in the comments.

Now we will talk about configuring Wi-Fi router TP-LINK TL-WR841N. If you have a series TL-WR841N., then this article will be suitable for you. Consider in this article Connecting the router, configuring the Internet Wi-Fi, as well as show you how to change the password to a more difficult password for your network to be unauthorized user.

A few words about this model. This is the most successful TP-LINK model at a ratio quality price. For an undemanding user, the best router is nowhere to find and it works by the way very stable.

Connecting router

Connect the power adapter to the router and turn it into the outlet. If the lamps do not burn, turn it on through the button that is on the back side.

To blue ( WAN.) Connect the network cable of your Internet provider. If you are going to adjust the router through the wire, connect the cable one end to Lan. Port in any of the 4 connectors. Who is interested in a separate article as.
Another end to a computer or laptop into a network card connector.

Setting the router via Wi-Fi

If you want to configure the router via Wi-Fi, you can connect via a wireless connection that will appear after you turn on the router TP-LINK TL-WR841N.

In addition, you can connect via a tablet or phone and make setting without a PC.

Included with the router also includes a disk there is a utility for setting the router, but we will make a setting through the Web interface.

The Internet must be connected to the router, your PC, smartphone or tablet should also be connected via cable or Wi-Fi. If you do everything, it should be relying in the TP-LINK settings pane.

Customize TP-LINK TL-WR841N

So, we open on our PC which is connected to TL-WR841N any browser and drive into the search string 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 . You will find a window where you will request a username and password of the user drive the standard data login and password admin..

There are cases when the settings panel at the address 192.168.1.1 , or 192.168.0.1 does not open: still such a problem may happen when password admin. Not suitable. In this case, try reset all settings. From the back there must be a button Reset., put on it with something sharp, your router will reboot and return to the factory settings and try to adjust it again. In this case, we have prepared another article:

Setup (WAN) internet

Most importantly, set up a router so that he worked with your provider. If you do not do this, then the Internet through your router will not work.

In the settings panel go to the tab Net-WAN. Next, select the connection type depending on which your provider uses if it uses ( dynamic IP.), You do not need to set any parameters just click "Save".

What if you have one of PPPOE, L2TP, and PPTP

If you have one of the above connection types, you choose the necessary and prescribe the necessary parameters that your provider will tell you, then click "Save".

The main thing is what you need to achieve in this window so that everything has earned, if everything happens we click to save. If there are difficulties at this stage, call your Internet provider and find out all the items to configure the router.

Configure the network and install the password on Wi-Fi

We go into the tab Wireless mode - Setting up wireless mode in the window " Name Name"Enter the name of the network that you yourself will think of," Region"Where you live and click" Save ". Put the remaining settings as in the screenshot.

In order for extraneous users to connect to you, you will need to open the Wireless Mode tab - Protection of the Wireless Mode and select the type of protected mode WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK (recommended).

In field Password PSK. Come up and write down some kind of complex password that will protect your network from intruders, and save the settings.

Replacing the password admin to protect the personal office TP-LINK TL-WR841N

So we almost configured our router remains to protect your personal account of the router from strangers so that no one can change the settings that you did.

We go into the tab System tools - Password We enter the old login and password first, then come up with a new one and click "Save".

That's all the setup is complete, after that reboot TP-LINK TL-WR841N by OTB / ON either from the settings panel.

Wireless network technology today is becoming increasingly popular, but it is also no wonder. If ten years ago laptops in ordinary users met quite rarely, and they did not hear about tablets and layers, then today and others are commonplace. The creature, which is connected to the network with wires - nonsense, because all their mobility is lost. Of course, if you move the laptop exclusively between the work desk and the sofa, then you can still put up with the availability of a unnecessary cable, if you use it in the entire apartment - the cable for themselves is inconvenient for themselves, but to make a network layout in all rooms are somewhat lossed and inexpedient.

As for small offices, it is often more often much easier and cheaper to provide a wireless connection, rather than laying the bay of twisted pair, install switches. These things successfully replaces one multifunction device - Wi-Fi router. Previously, we have already told you about the TP-Link TL-WR1043ND model, and today we will talk about.

TP-LINK is well known to everyone who deals with networks, both wired and wireless. The equipment produced by this company, as a rule, has enough democratic prices, but the functional capabilities are not inferior to more expensive products of other companies.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TP-LINK TL-WR841N

Manufacturer



Number of ports

Fixed IP.
Dynamic IP.
PPPOE / RUSSIA PPPOE
802.1x + dynamic IP
802.1x + fixed IP
PPTP / RUSSIA PPTP	yes, (Dual Access)
L2TP / RUSSIA L2TP	yes, (Dual Access)


The ability to task in manual Mac
The ability to hand the MTU size manually


Number of ports

Manual interface blocking


number
	non-removable, dipole, external 5 DBI
Antenna Replacement / Connector Type
Forced task of the working antenna number
Frequency of work, GHz
Supported standards and speeds
	OFDM (30/40 / 90/120 / 180/240 / 270/300 Mbps)
	BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, OFDM: 54, 48, 36, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6 Mbps
	CCK (11 Mbit / s, 5.5 Mbps), DQSK (2 Mbps) DBPSK (1 Mbps)
Region / Channels
Protocol expansion
The possibility of manual speed job
Output power, dBm
(maximum)
802.11n @ 270Mbits / s
802.11g @ 54Mbits / s
802.11b @ 11Mbit / s
Receiver sensitivity, dBm
802.11n @ 270Mbits / s
802.11g @ 54Mbps / C-108Mbit / s
802.11b @ 11Mbit / s
Work on another AP
WDS support (bridge)
AP support
WDS + AP support
Ability to work in the client mode
Wireless Repeater (Repeater)
Safety
Blocking broadcast SSID
Binding to Mac addresses
	yes, up to 152 bits


WPA-AUTO-PERSONAL


WPA2-AUTO-ENTERPRISE
802.1X (via RADIUS)
Firmware features
Administration
Password task by Admin
Ability to change the addition of login
Management via WAN on the specified IP & Port	yes, open through the Security menu.
Web interface
Web interface via SSL
Own utility




Ability to save and download configuration
Built-in DHCP server
Static DHCP on Mac
Support UPNP.
Protocols supported by WAN
Mode of operation of the usual switch for LAN, WAN and WLAN interfaces

one-to-Many Nat (Standard)

Ability to disable NAT (work in router mode)
Ability to work in the bridge mode
VPN Pass Through




Traffic Shaping (Traffic Limit)

Built-in DNS server (DNS-Relay)
Support dynamic DNS	yes, Dyndns.org, ComExe.cn, No-ip.com
Clock
Synchronization of watch
Task time manually
Utilities



Logging
Logging execution of firewall rules
Logging Wireless
Logging DHCP Leases.
Logging Port Forwarding
Logging System Log.
Storage inside the device
Storage on an external syslog server
Sending to email
Routing
Static (setting the entries manually)
Availability and capabilities of built-in filters and firewall
SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection)
SPI Support (Stateful Packet Inspection)
Ability to use SPI in the rules
Presence of filters / firewall
on the LAN-WAN segment, internet access restriction
on the WLAN-WAN segment, restricting internet access
on LAN-WLAN segment
Supported types of filters
Taking into account SPI
By Mac address
By source ip address
By destination ip address
According to the protocol
By Source Port.
By destination Porto.
Binding to the time
By Appendix

By domain

Work with URL List Services for Lock
Types of action



Virtual servers
Ability to create
With the possibility of inclusion / off. in time, day of the week
Jobs of various Public / Private ports for a virtual server
The ability to task DMZ.
The ability to task DMZ traffic at the level of ports
Food
	external, 9V AC, 0.6 A
802.1AF support (PoE)
Additional Information
Connecting external USB HDD, Flash
Connecting Web Camera (Video Surveillance)
Connecting a USB printer
Firmware version	V 3.12.5 Build 100929 REL.57776N
Dimensions, mm.

Products webpage	http://www.tp-link.ua/

The information in the table was assembled on the basis of the data on the manufacturer's website, as well as on the actual features of the web interface. In general, the possibilities of the router are quite extensive, almost everything can be configured that he can succumb.

Packaging

The device is sold in a glossy cardboard box, decorated in traditional TP-LINK white-green tones.

On the front of the package, a photo of the router is a brief and briefly described its key features. Among them:

high performance;

the possibility of working a wireless channel at a speed of up to 300 Mbps;

easy installation;

setting up encryption by one button.

Below are logos of supported network standards and technologies used.

At the ends of the box are pretty detailed specifications, system requirements and installation scheme.

On the back, you can detect a type of connection scheme, images of devices that can be connected to the router, as well as a detailed description of all ports on the rear panel.

Equipment

The delivery kit contains everything you need to fully use the device immediately after removing it from the box:

power adapter;

patch cord;

cD with documentation;

short and advanced installation guide;

warranty card.

Antennas, which often lie in the box, in this case are already installed on the router. In addition to printing products, containing information on the installation and connection, several advertising brochures also found in the package.

TP-LINK TL-WR841N router

The case of the device is made of white matte plastic and has rounded shapes. Here are rounded corners, and smooth bends of the faces, and a slightly curved top panel. This design allocates TP-LINK TL-WR841N among many other routers, which are ordinary rectangular boxes. But, it is worth recognizing that there are much more spectacular solutions.

On the perimeter of the front panel there are several grooves in which ventilation slits are hidden. The central part is accented with a black glossy strip with an influx of the front edge. It contains the power indicators, the operation of the device and the activity of the wireless connection, the connections to the LAN ports and the WAN port activity, as well as the WPS indicator.

This location of the indicators can be called successful. They are well readed both in the desktop installation and when installing the device on the wall.

In the center of the front panel there is a manufacturer's logo applied with silver paint.

The lower panel of the router is replete with ventilation slots. It also has four rubber legs for horizontal installation and two eyelets for mounting on the wall. The sticker located in the middle informs about the name of the model, the power adapter parameters, the default network settings.

All ports and controls are concentrated on the rear face. On the edges there are two antennas, and between them the power button, the power supply socket, the WAN port, four LAN ports, the QSS button and a small recessed setting button.

In general, the router housing is quite successful, the indicators are well readable, all ports are easily accessible.

Web interface

Configuring TP-LINK TL-WR841N is carried out by means of a web interface. Despite the seeming complexity, it is pretty simple in development, all customizable options are described in detail on the right side of the screen.

The first page is "Status". Here you can familiarize yourself with the main parameters.

The next section is "Quick Setup". With it, you can quickly configure the basic parameters, which can be enough for home use. We are invited to choose the WAN connection type, specify the username and password, configure the wireless network.

The QSS section features quick configuration of the Quick Security Setup wireless network. After the QSS is activated, a wireless client connection mechanism is activated, and the channel encryption is set using the automatically generated password.

The "Network" section has three subsections. In WAN, you can set a way to obtain an IP address in the external network dynamically over the external DHCP server either in manual mode, as well as select a connection method over the encrypted channel with a communication provider through standards: PPPOE, L2TP, PPTP, BIGPONDCABLE, specify MTU, Package size, connection mode, etc.

In the LAN subsection, you can manually set the IP address and the subnet mask.

If the provider is identified by the MAC address, the Mac Clone subsection will be useful.

In the "Wireless Settings" menu item, you can select the wireless connection standard, set its name. A selection of the channel line channel number is available and enable / disable the wireless segment. You can also disable the broadcast SSID (network name and input parameters).

The "Wireless Security" submenu allows you to select the authorization method and set the encryption algorithm, in addition, the secure data transmission mode can be disabled at all.

In the MAC address filtering subsection, you can create a black and white list of devices that are prohibited or allowed to connect to your network. By default, this filter is disabled.

Among the extended wireless connection settings are available for selecting packet size, enabling WMM technology (streaming video priority), etc.

Wireless connections are also present.

In the DHCP section, the DHCP server settings are collected. Here you can reserve the pool of addresses, view customer information.

The "Forwarding" section will be useful to bypass the restrictions of the NAT protocol. In the Virtual Servers subsection, you can set the IP addresses of local machines to which certain ports from the external connection will be redirected. This allows you to implement any servers on the local network machines that will be opened by registered ports for external traffic and connections.

In the "Port Triggering" menu, you can configure override or subamit port of packet directions.

In the "DMZ" item, you can specify the IP address of the local station to which all packages that have come to any port of the router will be returned. Those. It is she who will have an IP address assigned to the WAN interface and respond fully to the requests of the external client.

UPNP technology (Universal Plug and Play) allows all network media devices to automatically detect each other.

Among the security settings are standard firewall, blocking on the signs of different attacks. It is possible to restrict access to MAC addresses. There are also access settings from the external network to configure the device.

As you can see, the possibilities of the web interface are extensive, TP-LINK TL-WR841N is amenable to very flexible configuration depending on the tasks that are set in front of it. But this statement is fairly practical for any TP-LINK wireless router, because the contents of the web interface are almost identical. If for comparison, open the TP-LINK TL-WR1043ND review, you will immediately see the device to manage the USB port to be connected to the USB port. For other items, you can try to find ten differences, and it is unlikely to succeed. In this regard, TP-Link pleases: the functionality of even available models almost completely coincides with the "top" solutions functionality. In any case, this is true of part of the settings, which concerns high-speed capabilities, they still differ.

Testing

For high-speed capabilities and proceed. Testing is carried out in ideal conditions, the distance between the router and the client is no more than two meters. This is due to the desire to reduce the impact on the results of interference from various equipment: mobile phones, microwave stoves, etc. It is also numerically measured by the bandwidth of the NAT interface, and for a visual comparison, we carry out a measurement of the data transfer rate between the two LAN-ports of the device.

The TP-LINK TL-WR841N model is tested in our laboratory when using ASUS RT-N66U and ASUS EA-N66 and Gigabit Ethernet Intel 82566MC network equipment.

Comparative testing of performance at a speed of 300 Mbps with direct visibility at a distance of two meters using WPA2 encryption.

In both directions

Data flow from the access point to the client

Client data stream to access point

Comparative testing of the speed of packets through the LAN interface for another LAN client in both directions.

In both directions

Data stream in one direction

Comparative testing of the speed of packets through the NAT service of this router in both directions.

As you can see, the maximum average data transfer rate, which was managed to achieve on a wireless interface, is 71 Mbps. This result can be called average, but in general it is typical for this class of devices. The speed of packets through the NAT interface is not very different from that between two LAN ports and is close to the limit for them. Interestingly, in the graph of data transfer via a wired network in both directions, we see the average speed even higher than the claimed 100 Mbps.

conclusions

The wireless router showed itself as a well-balanced device. This is not a "top" model in the manufacturer's lineup, so it is deprived of some functional, for example, Ethernet ports here work at a speed of 100 Mbps. Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11n specification, as with any modern router, is supported, but the actual data transfer rate over the wireless interface is far from the limit. But, again, this is true for all similar devices.

Once again I am pleased with the competent implementation of the embedded Web interface. Despite the seeming complexity, in fact the router is quite easy to configure. And a large number of available options allows you to configure the device depending on the tasks assigned to it.

In the design of the hull, you liked the successfully located indicators, which remain equally well readable both during desktop installation and wall mounted.

ASUS For the provided auxiliary equipment.

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Select the router in the wireless network equipment market is quite simple. In most cases, buyers prefer budget representatives with a large set of useful functions. But it is not possible to use a wide range of services to be removed not to each owner of the router. From this article, the reader finds out how TP-LINK TL-WR841N is produced, because this model is considered the best on the computer market according to the "price-quality" criterion. Accordingly, interests in this wireless device have the highest user.

Computer Preparation and Connection

On how to physically connect a router to a personal computer or laptop, it is written in the first chapter of the instructions supplied in the kit. How professionals are assigned, only a cable of patchcord and ability to distinguish colors. But at the programmer level "make friends" the TP-LINK TL-WR841N router with a computer is not easy, especially in cases with individual network settings from the provider. Check it is quite simple:

connect the provider cable in the WAN connector (blue);
one patch cable connector Connect to the network input of the computer (RJ-45), and the second to any port LAN router (yellow color).

If access to the Internet has appeared on the PC, it means that you can safely begin the configurations of the wireless device. Otherwise you have to work your hands. Immediately it is recommended to prepare a ball handle and a sheet of paper, as well as find the contract of the provider on the Internet services (network equipment settings are specified).

Forced connection of PC to the router

If the TP-LINK TL-WR841N is not possible due to the fact that the computer does not see the device, the owner intervention is required. Opening the Computer Management Panel, you need to select "Network Management Center". The "Changing Adapter Settings" item will give the user to the list of all network devices that exist on the PC. The necessary interface will be highlighted by a yellow exclamation mark. You need to install on it and press the right key of the manipulator. Selecting "Properties", the user will fall in the network component management menu. The list needs to find the "TCP / IPv4" field, set the cursor and click the "Properties" button.

Manually prescribed parameters need to rewrite on a sheet of paper: IP address, mask, gateway and DNS. After that, you can safely install 2 button selection buttons opposite the "Get automatically" fields, click the "OK" button, and close all working windows. It is worth noting that after such manipulations with the network settings, in the list of network devices, the yellow indicator will disappear on the desired adapter and the inscription "connected without access to the Internet will appear.

Running the router control panel

Before you configure TP-LINK TL-WR841N, you need to run it in any browser (IE, Opera, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox). You must specify the IP router. By the way, the network address of the router, the login and password for authorization are prescribed on the sticker, which is attached to the bottom of the device. In most cases, IP "192.168.1.1", and the default login and password - "admin".

The connection procedure is quite simple, the main thing is not to hurry, because all the data must be entered only using English layouts, and the letters themselves are used only from the lower register (not capital). Successful connection will be completed by the user with the main window of the router control panel.

Connect to the Internet

Thin setting of the TP-LINK TL-WR841N router is not recommended by experts until the device has connections to the Internet. If with access to full order, then you can go to the next section, in the remaining cases you have to spend a few minutes to make data on the network. By default, the router offers after the first start to use the services of a virtual assistant, which using a pair of questions will independently configure the network. It is not necessary to refuse, because the intelligent system is able to significantly save time.

With the setting, everything is simple: if a static address was registered in the computer, you need to select the appropriate parameter and protrude the IP, mask, gateway and DNS. Otherwise, you need to use the data from the contract in which the provider indicated its own settings for connecting to the Internet. By making data, it is necessary to maintain the information and confirm the restart of the device. After 15-30 seconds, access to the Internet should appear.

Alternative with provider settings

All domestic providers that use their own settings create specialized firmware, which are compatible with most equipment present in the market. This is done first of all for the convenience of users, because the software download and install it is much more convenient to install it, rather than enter data manually. It is found on the official website of the provider and under the TP-LINK TL-WR841N router firmware.

Saving the file on the computer, you need to unzip it and place on any disk (it is desirable that the storage folder has an English name). Turning to the router control panel, you need to select "System Tools". In the "Firmware" field, you need to specify the path to the unpacked file and click the "Write" button. It is not recommended to interrupt the operation, as this can lead to a breakdown of the device. After the firmware, the router will independently reboot.

Surprising trouble

By installing the firmware of the provider, you can lose the rights of access to the TP-LINK TL-WR841N router control panel. Negative reviews are often found on this issue in the media. Change standard passwords love providers, providing parallel and mobile services. There is already a user to decide how to do it right, to configure the router independently, instruct the management of the provider's router or change the Internet service provider at all.

The second nuisance that can wait for the owner is to create public logins and passwords both to the router and to wireless networks. After all, the installation of TP-LINK TL-WR841N is made by thousands of users who theoretically can have the same provider. The same firmware is the same settings and passwords. Accordingly, the owner should take care of safety.

Simplicity and convenience

According to the Wireless Connection Settings, TP-LINK TL-WR841N router, media reviews are only positive:

the control panel is Russified;
in the right screen area, opposite each menu item there is a detailed description in Russian;
configuration is convenient, since all the necessary items are assembled in one menu, and not scattered in different categories;
it is possible to save configuration files to a local computer, which is quite convenient when using the router in several places.

It is not necessary to be a guru in the field of IT technologies to configure the Wi-Fi network. First you need to decide on encryption type. By default, this WPA Personal / WPA2, if the router is used at home. It will only be necessary to set the access password and the visible name of the Wi-Fi network and you can safely save the settings, reboot the equipment and proceed to your business.

Finally

As practice shows, the TP-LINK TL-WR841N router configure does not contain any pitfalls. There is a detailed instruction supplied included, which describes the physical connection of the device with a provider and a personal computer. If, after connecting the cable, the Internet does not appear, you need to use this article or contact the provider. Configure the same wireless connection and other equipment functionality will help the same instruction and many prompts that replete the router control panel.

Wireless N Series Router, at a speed of up to 300 Mbps

tP LINK-WR841N / TP Link-WR841ND

General device.
Connecting the device.
Setting the router.
Indicator values.

General device

Device power button.
Power socket.
Slots for connecting computers through the cable.
The internet cable slot from the modem.
Reset button of settings to factory.

Connecting router

First step. You must turn off the modem from the network and remove the backup battery if it is used.

Note: If you do not use the modem, then immediately connect the Internet cable to the router through slot 4 (blue with WAN inscription) and skip steps 1 to 3.

Second Step. Connect the modem to the TP Link-WR841N router through the WAN slot (shown in the figure below) using the Internet cable.

Third Step. Turn on the modem. Wait 2 minutes and then turn on the router by connecting the power supply to the connector 2 and pressing the button 1 (shown in the figure).

Fourth step. Check the indicators on the router: if they work, as shown below, it means that the connection is carried out correctly.

Setting up router

Method 1 - through the browser.

First.Connect the computer to one of the four TP Link-WR841N router slots (shown in the figure below) using the Internet cable.

Or you can use the wireless network connection (SSID). For login, the name and password shown on the sticker on the bottom panel of the device are entered.

Second. Open the browser (Chrome, Internet Explorer, Opera, Firefox), enter the following in the address bar: http://tplinkwifi.net.

The following addresses can also be used: http://192.168.0.1/ or http://192.168.1.1/

Then, in the appeared window, you must enter as a login (username), as well as the password - the word "admin".

Click "Login" to enter the router settings.

Further instruction describes two options for debugging the router "Fast" and "manual."

Fast adjustment of parameters

Third. Choose your country, city, Internet service provider, WAN connection type.

Attention: if your provider (supplier) of the Internet is not listed,

check the field "I did not find suitable settings" and configure manually.

Fourth. Check and if you wish, change the wireless network settings.

Note: You can specify your name and password Wireless

network.

Fifth. At the end, click "complete" (or "Next") to save all settings.

Manual network setting

In the left column you need to find the menu item "Network",
In the internal menu that appears, go to the "WAN" link
In the Wan Connection Type field, select the desired connection type.

Note: If you do not know which type of uses your provider, it is worth contacting technical support and clarify this and other parameters necessary for manual tuning TP Link-WR841N router.

After completing the fill in the required fields, click the "Save" button to save the settings.

Manual Wireless Network Installation (WiFi)

To change the name of your wireless network, you need:

In the left menu, open the "Wireless" tab
In the internal menu that opens, select "Wireless Settings"

This will be the settings of the future WiFi network.

First, select the type "WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK" in the "Version" field
Then in the "Encryption" field set the "TKIP" parameter
In the PSK Password field, we enter a password that will protect your network.
At the end, we definitely save the data by clicking on the "Save" button.

Setting up router

Method 2 - using a CD.

1) Insert the disk with the TP-LINK materials in the computer CD drive.

2) Select the model of your router (TP Link-WR841N or TP Link-WR841ND) and click the Quick Setup Wizard.

Note: If the CD has not opened automatically, open the CD folder, locate the fileAutorun.exe. And run it.

After that, the "Quick Setup Wizard" will help you make the necessary settings using detailed instructions and descriptions.

4) Click the Finish button to end the setting.