TP-LINK TL-WR841ND User Manual
Note: If you are using a computer that cannot run the mini CD, please refer to Method 1 for configuration.
Via CD Setup Wizard
Method 2
Note: If the main page does not display on your
computer, browse the files on the CD and double
click Autorun.exe.
computer, browse the files on the CD and double
click Autorun.exe.
Select TL-WR841N orTL-WR841ND
and then click Easy Setup Assistant.
and then click Easy Setup Assistant.
TL-WR841N
Easy Setup Assistant
User Guide
2
Browse CD
EXIT
Insert the TP-LINK Resource CD
into the CD-ROM drive.
into the CD-ROM drive.
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Click FINISH to complete the setup.
4
Enjoy!
Now your wired and wireless devices can
connect to the Internet !
FINISH
Welcome
Install Router
Configure Router
Confirm Settings
Congratulations!
Choose your language, click START
and the Easy Setup Assistant will
guide you through the setup process.
and the Easy Setup Assistant will
guide you through the setup process.
3
START
EXIT
Choose your language:
English
Welcome
Install Router
Configure Router
Confirm Settings
Q1. What can I do if the login window does not appear?
A1. If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address, change it to obtain an IP address automatically.
A2. Verify that ‘http://tplinkwifi.net’ is correctly entered in the web browser. Alternatively, enter ‘http://192.168.0.1’
in the web browser and press ‘Enter’.
A3. Use another web browser and try again.
A4. Reboot your router and try again.
A5. Disable the network adapter used currently and then enable it again.
A2. Verify that ‘http://tplinkwifi.net’ is correctly entered in the web browser. Alternatively, enter ‘http://192.168.0.1’
in the web browser and press ‘Enter’.
A3. Use another web browser and try again.
A4. Reboot your router and try again.
A5. Disable the network adapter used currently and then enable it again.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q2. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet?
A1. 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.
A2. Open a web browser, enter ‘http://tplinkwifi.net’ and try to set up again.
A3. Reboot your router and try again.
If not, contact your Internet Service Provider.
A2. Open a web browser, enter ‘http://tplinkwifi.net’ and try to set up again.
A3. Reboot your router and try again.
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MAC Clone
Save
WAN MAC Address:
Your PC’s MAC Address:
Restore Factory MAC
Clone MAC Address
Clone MAC Address
Note: For cable modem users, reboot the modem first. If the problem still exists, go to Network>MAC Clone, then
click Clone MAC Address and Save.
click Clone MAC Address and Save.
A1. While the router is powered on, press and hold
the ‘WPS/Reset’ button on the rear panel of the
router for approximately 8 seconds.
router for approximately 8 seconds.
Q3. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?
WPS/RESET Button
Press & Hold 8 seconds
Press & Hold 8 seconds
A2. Log in Web Management page of the router,
and go to System tools->Factory Defaults, click
Restore, then wait until the progress bar
loading finished.
Restore, then wait until the progress bar
loading finished.
Q4. What can I do if I forget my web management page password?
Q5. What can I do if I forget my wireless network password?
A. Restore the router to its factory default settings and then use the default User Name ‘admin’ and
Password ‘admin’ to log in.
Password ‘admin’ to log in.
A1. The factory default password can be found on the product label printed on the bottom of the router.
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.
Technical Support for further assistance.
A2. 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.
Security to obtain or reset your password.
Icon
Name
Status
Indication
Off
Power is off.
Power is on.
(LAN1-4)
(WAN)
(WLAN)
(Power)
On
Off
On
Flashing
Off
Flashing
Flashing
The wireless function is disabled.
The wireless function is working properly.
The wireless function is working properly.
No device(s) is connected to the corresponding port.
There is device(s) connected to the corresponding port(s), but no activity.
There is device(s) connected to the corresponding port(s) and active.
LED Indicators
(WPS)
On
Flashing slowly
Flashing quickly
A wireless device is trying to connect to the network via WPS. This process will may take up to 2 minutes.
The connection via WPS is successful.
The connection via WPS fails.
ON/OFF POWER
WAN
1
2
3
4
WPS/
RESET
WIFI
ON/OFF
ON/OFF POWER
WAN
1
2
3
4
WPS/
RESET
WIFI
ON/OFF
TP-LINK's Tether App lets you manage the router on smart devices. You can:
View the information about clients.
Use Parental Control to limit kid's access to the Internet.
Block or Unblock access to the Internet via the router.
Configure some basic settings for the router.
Tether App
Scan the QR code and download the TP-LINK Tether App from App
Store or Google Play.
Store or Google Play.
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2
3
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Ensure your smart device is wirelessly connected to the router.
Launch the Tether App, and enjoy the easy management of the router.
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