Tp-link Tl-wr841n 300mbps Wireless N Router Installation Guide (+ PDF)

tp-link TL-WR841N 300Mbps Wireless N Router Installation Guide

Contents hide

1 Connect the Hardware

2 Configure the Router

2.1 Connect your computer to the router (Wired or Wireless)

2.2 Configure the router using a web browser

3 Configure via Tether App

4 FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

5 Documents / Resources

5.1 References

6 Related Posts

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 WAN port, then follow steps 4 and 5 to complete the hardware connection.

Turn off the modem and remove the backup battery if it has one.
Connect an Ethernet cable from the modem to the WAN port on your router.
Turn on the modem and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
Turn on the router.
Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking these LEDs.

Power On
WLAN On
WAN On

Note: If the WLAN LED is not on, please press the WIFI ON/OFF button on the back panel for 4 seconds and check the LEDs again in a few seconds later.

Configure the Router

Connect your computer to the router (Wired or Wireless)

Wired
Turn off Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.

Wireless
Connect wirelessly by using the SSID (Network Name) and Wireless Password/PIN printed on the product label at the bottom of the router.

Configure the router using a web browser

Enter http://tplinkwifi.net/192.168.0.1 in the address bar of the web browser. Enter admin for both username and password, and then click Login.
Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to FAQ > Q1.
Click Quick Setup on the left menu, and click Next. Select your WAN Connection Type. If you are unsure of your connection type, select Auto-Dectect. Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions.
Either use the default or customize your wireless settings, and click Next
Note: If you change the default SSID and password, write down the new wireless settings.
Click Finish to complete the Quick Setup.

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.

How to start?

Scan the QR code to download the TP-LINK Tether app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Ensure your smart device is wirelessly connected to the home network.
Launch the Tether app and start managing your home network.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1. What can I do if the login window does not appear?

1 If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address, change the settings to obtain an IP address automatically.
2 Verify if http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 is correctly entered in the web browser.
3 Alternatively, enter http://192.168.1.1 in the web browser and press Enter.
4 Use another web browser and try again.
5 Reboot your router and try again.
6 Disable the network adapter used currently and then enable it again.

Q2. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet?

1 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.
2 Open a web browser, enter http://tplinkwifi.net or http://192.168.0.1 and run the setup again.
3 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?

1 While the router is powered on, press and hold the WPS/RESET button on the rear panel of the router for approximately 8 seconds.
2 Log in to the Web Management page of the router, and go to System tools > Factory Defaults, click Restore, and then wait until the p rogress bar is 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 ilower case) for both username and password to log in.

Q5. What can I do if I forget my wireless network password?

1 If you have not changed the default Wireless Password, it can be found on the product label of the router.
2 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.