TP-LINK TL-WR842N Quick Installation Guide
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- Quick Installation Guide
TP-LINK TL-WR842N is a powerful wireless router that provides fast and reliable internet connectivity for homes and small offices. With its 300Mbps speed, it can handle demanding applications like online gaming, video streaming, and large file downloads. The router features multiple antennas for improved coverage and signal strength, ensuring a stable connection throughout your property. Additionally, it supports various security protocols to protect your network from unauthorized access.
TP-LINK TL-WR842N is a powerful wireless router that provides fast and reliable internet connectivity for homes and small offices. With its 300Mbps speed, it can handle demanding applications like online gaming, video streaming, and large file downloads. The router features multiple antennas for improved coverage and signal strength, ensuring a stable connection throughout your property. Additionally, it supports various security protocols to protect your network from unauthorized access.
Connect the Hardware
If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall
instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet
cable directly to the router’s Internet port.
7106505640 REV3.0.0
Quick Installation Guide
300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router
TL-WR842N
Power
On
WLAN
On
Internet
On (Green)
Verify that the hardware
connection is correct by
checking these LEDs.
5
Connect the modem to the
Internet port on your router with
an Ethernet cable.
2
Modem
Power adapter
Power adapter
Turn off the modem and
remove the backup battery
if it has one.
1
Turn on the modem and
then wait about 2 minutes
for it to restart.
3
Internet
Router
ON/OFF
POWER
INTERNET
1
2
3 3
4
WPS/
RESET
Wi-Fi
ON/OFF
POWER
INTERNET
1
USB
Turn on the router.
4
Note: If the WLAN LED is not on, please
press the Wi-Fi ON/OFF button on the
back panel for 2 seconds and check the
LEDs again a few seconds later.
Configure the Router
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Connect your computer to the router (Wired or Wireless)
Use the default or change the wireless settings, and click Next.
Finish the configuration.
Note: If you change the default SSID and password, write down the new wireless settings.
1.
Configure the router with a web browser or the CD Setup
Wizard
2.
Congratulations!
The basic internet and wireless settings are finished, please click Finish button and test your internet
connection. If it is failed, please reboot your modem and wait 2 minute or run the Quick Setup again.
Quick Setup - Finish
Finish
Back
Enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar of a web
browser. Use admin for both user name and password, and then click on Login.
A
C
D
Click Quick Setup on the left menu, and click Next. Select your specific WAN
connection type or select Auto-Detect if you are unsure about it. Click Next
and follow the instruction to continue.
B
Quick Setup - Wireless
Wireless Network Name(SSID):
TP-LINK_7AFF
Wireless Security:
XXXXXXXX
Disable Security
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
No Change
(You can enter ASCII characters between 8 and 63 or Hexadecimal
characters between 8 and 64.)
Next
Back
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ->Q1.
Login
admin
admin
Copyright © 2015 TP-LINK Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
http://tplinkwifi.net
Option 1: via a web browser
Wired
Wireless
Use the default network name (SSID) and wireless password printed on the
product label at the bottom of the router to connect wirelessly.
Next
Auto-Detect
Dynamic IP (Most Common Cases)
Static IP
PPPoE/Russian PPPoE
L2TP/Russian L2TP
PPTP/Russian PPTP
Note: For users in some areas (such as Russia, Ukraine etc.), please contact your ISP to choose
connection type manually.
Back
Quick Setup - WAN Connection Type
Option 2: via the CD Setup Wizard (For Windows users only)
Insert the resource CD and run the Autorun.exe. Select TL-WR842N and click
Easy Setup Assistant.
A
Choose your language and click START. Follow the step-by-step screen
instructions to complete the configuration.
B
Configure via Tether App
TP-LINK's Tether app lets you conveniently access the router and:
View information about the clients on your network.
Block network access from specific users or devices.
Set up Parental Control with access time and content restrictions.
Change the basic wireless network settings easily.
START
EXIT
Choose your language:
English
Browse CD
EXIT
©2015 TP-LINK
Note: Mac OS and Linux users, please follow Option 1 to configure the router.
Scan the QR code and download the TP-LINK Tether app from the
Apple App Store or Google Play.
1
2
3
Ensure your smart device is wirelessly connected to the home network.
Launch the Tether app and start managing your home network.
How to start?
Q1. What can I do if the login window does not appear?
If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address, change the settings to obtain an IP
address automatically.
Verify if http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 is correctly entered in the web browser.
Alternatively, enter http://192.168.1.1 in the web browser and press Enter.
Use another web browser and try again.
Reboot your router and try again.
Disable the network adapter used currently and then enable it again.
Q2. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet?
Check if the Internet is working properly by connecting a computer directly to the
modem via Ethernet cable. If not, contact your Internet Service Provider.
Open a web browser, enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 and run the setup
again.
Reboot your router and try again.
Note: For cable modem users, reboot the modem first. If the problem still exists, log in to the Web
Management page of the router, and go to Network > MAC Clone, click Clone MAC Address and then
click Save.
Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?
While the router is powered on, use a pin to press and hold the WPS/RESET button on the
rear panel of the router for approximately 8 seconds.
Log in to the Web Management page of the router, and go to System tools > Factory
Defaults, click Restore, and then wait until the progress bar loading finished.
Q4. What can I do if I forget my web management page password?
Refer to FAQ > Q3 to reset the router, and then use the default admin (all lowercase) for
both username and password to log in.
Q5. What can I do if I forget my wireless network password?
If you have not changed the default Wireless Password, it can be found on the product
label of the router.
If you have changed your password, log in to the router’s Web Management page, go to
Wireless>Wireless Security to obtain or reset your password.
Note: If your questions are not answered here, please refer to http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/faq and click
Contact Technical Support for further assistance.
Ethernet cable
USB
INTERNET
TL-WR842N
Easy Setup Assistant
USB Printer Setup
User Guide
Application Guide
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.
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TP-LINK TL-WR842N Quick Installation Guide
- Category
- Routers
- Type
- Quick Installation Guide
TP-LINK TL-WR842N is a powerful wireless router that provides fast and reliable internet connectivity for homes and small offices. With its 300Mbps speed, it can handle demanding applications like online gaming, video streaming, and large file downloads. The router features multiple antennas for improved coverage and signal strength, ensuring a stable connection throughout your property. Additionally, it supports various security protocols to protect your network from unauthorized access.
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