Chapter 1. Introduction; Overview Of The Router - TP-Link TL-WR802N User Manual

TL-WR802N 300Mbps Wireless N Nano Router

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1 Overview of the Router

Small enough to fit in the average pocket, the TL-WR802N 300Mbps Wireless N Nano Router is
uniquely suited to provide robust wireless networking to travelers, students, or anyone else for
work or play.
Incredible Speed
TL-WR802N supports the newest 802.11n standards, and provides backward compatibility with
older 802.11b/g standards as well. The up-to-300Mbps wireless speed makes it ideal for handling
multiple data streams at the same time, which ensures your network stable and smooth.
Multiple Operation Modes
The TL-WR802N 300Mbps Wireless N Nano Router supports five operation modes. Wireless
Router mode creates an instant private wireless network and share Internet to multiple Wi-Fi devices,
which is suitable for most hotel and home network. Access Point mode creates a wireless network for
Wi-Fi devices. The wireless devices are exposed to the wired network. Range Extender mode
extends your home wireless range by copying the same wireless name and password. Client mode
works as a wireless adapter for any Ethernet-enabled devices, such as Smart TV, Game Console and
PC. Hotspot Router mode accesses the Internet wirelessly in areas with no wired ISP infrastructure
Reliable Security Protections
With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN
64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as
advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR802N 300Mbps Wireless N Nano Router provides
complete data privacy.
Flexible Access Control
The TL-WR802N 300Mbps Wireless N Nano Router supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port
Triggering, and then the network administrators can manage and monitor the network in real time with
the remote management function.
Since the router is compatible with virtually all the major operating systems, it is very easy to
manage. Quick Setup Wizard is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in
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