TP-Link TL-WR842N

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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 .................................................................... 18
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 ................................................................................................................. 33
4.6 Wireless ...................................................................................................................... 34
4.6.1 Wireless Settings ............................................................................................ 34
4.6.2 Wireless Security ............................................................................................ 37
4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ................................................................................... 40
4.6.4 Wireless Advanced ......................................................................................... 43
4.6.5 Wireless Statistics ........................................................................................... 44
4.7 Guest Network ............................................................................................................ 45
4.7.1 Wireless Settings ............................................................................................ 45