Page 1: User Guide
TL-WR843N User Guide 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 1910011427 REV2.1.0...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents About This Guide ....................1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router ......2 1. 1. Product Overview .
Page 3 5. 1. Status..............70 5.
Page 4: About This Guide
• The Quick Installation Guide (QIG) can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the router. • Specifications can be found on the product page at http://www.tp-link.com. • A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at http://forum.tp-link.com.
Page 5: Chapter 1. Get To Know About Your Router
Chapter Get to Know About Your Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance. This chapter contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Appearance...
Page 6: Product Overview
1. 1. Product Overview The TP-LINK router, with multiple operation modes, is designed to meet the wireless needs of almost any situation you might encounter. It is specially designed for Wireless ISP users, enabling wireless access to the Internet in areas with no wired ISP infrastructure.
Page 7 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Status Indication A device is connected to the corresponding LAN port. (LAN) No device is connected to the corresponding LAN port. Green The router is connected to the Internet. The INTERNET port is connected, but there is no Internet Orange (WAN) connection.
Page 8: Chapter 2. Connect The Hardware
Chapter Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Router • Connect Your Router...
Page 9: Position Your Router
Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 2. 1. Position Your Router • The router should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Place the router in a location where it can be connected to devices as well as to a power source.
Page 10 RESET up to 30 meters Note: If you need to use a longer Ethernet cable (not exceeding 100 meters) , TP-LINK’s 48V PoE adapters such as TL- POE200, TL-POE150S and TL-POE10R are recommended. Standard Wireless Router Mode Create an instant private wireless network and share Internet to multiple Wi-Fi devices.
Page 11 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware The main AP’s Main network Internet Wi-Fi Name WPS/ ON/OFF POWER INTERNET ROUTER WISP RESET Main AP LAN (1/2/3/4) 1. Connect the power adapter to your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet, and then press the ON/OFF button to turn on the router.
Page 12: Chapter 3. Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard
Chapter Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard This chapter introduces how to connect your router to the Internet via the web-based Quick Setup Wizard. This chapter contains the following sections: • Log into the Router • Configure the Router...
Page 13: Log Into The Router
Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard 3. 1. Log into the Router With a web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
Page 14: Wisp Client Router Mode
Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard WISP Client Router Mode 1. Select the WAN Connection Type. When using the router in a hotel room or a small office, select Dynamic 2. In this case, we take dynamic IP that requires no more parameters for instance. For other connection types, please enter the parameters provided by your ISP.
Page 15 Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard Standard Wireless Router Mode 1. Select the WAN Connection Type. When using the router in a hotel room or a small office, select Dynamic Note: • If you use DSL line and you are only provided an account name and a password by your ISP, select PPPoE. •...
Page 16 Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard 3. Either customize your Wireless Network Name Wireless Password or keep the default ones , and then click Next. 4. Click Reboot to complete the configuration. Now your computers and wireless devices can connect to the Internet!
Page 17 Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard Repeater Mode 1. Click Survey to find your host network and click Connect. Enter the host network’s password in the Wireless Password field, and then click Next. 2. Select the LAN IP type of the router or leave the default setting Smart IP for most cases, and then click Next.
Page 18 Chapter 3 Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard 4. Relocate the router about halfway between your host AP and the Wi-Fi dead zone. The extended network shares the same network name password as those of your host network.
Page 19: Chapter 4. Configure The Router In Wisp Client Router Mode
Chapter Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a WISP Client Router. This chapter contains the following sections: • Status • Parental Controls • Access Control •...
Page 20: Status
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode 4. 1. Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Status. You can view the current status information of the router in WISP Client Router Mode.
Page 21: Wps
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode • Channel Width - The current wireless channel width in use. • MAC Address - The physical address of the router. • Client Status - The status of client. Init: Connection is down; Scan: Try to find the AP;...
Page 22 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode Method ONE: Press the WPS Button on Your Client Device 1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and click Device. 2. Select Press the button of the new device in two minutes and click Connect.
Page 23: Working Mode
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode 3. A success message will appear on the WPS page if the client device has been successfully added to the router’s network. Method Three: Enter the Router’s PIN 1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and get the Current PIN...
Page 24: Network
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode 4. 4. Network 4. 4. 1. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Network > WAN. 3. Configure the IP parameters of the LAN and click Save. Dynamic IP If your ISP provides the DHCP service, please select Dynamic...
Page 25 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode Static IP If your ISP provides a static or fixed IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS setting, please select Static • IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. •...
Page 26 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode • User Name/Password - Enter the user name and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • Confirm Password - Enter the Password provided by your ISP again to ensure the password you entered is correct.
Page 27 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode • MTU Size - The default MTU size is 1480 bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU size unless required by your ISP. • Service Name/AC Name - The service name and AC (Access Concentrator) name should not be configured unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP.
Page 28 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode • Connect on Demand - In this mode, the Internet connection can be terminated automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re- established when you attempt to access the Internet again. If you want to keep your Internet connection active all the time, please enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field.
Page 29 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode • Dynamic IP/ Static IP - Select either as required by your ISP. If Static IP is selected, please enter the IP address, subnet marsk, gateway and DNS also provided by your ISP.
Page 30 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode • User Name/Password - Enter the user name and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • Confirm Password - Enter the Password provided by your ISP again to ensure the password you entered is correct.
Page 31 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode Note: Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you have specified the Max Idle Time because some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background. 4. 4. 2. MAC Clone 1.
Page 32: Wireless
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode • IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation of your router (factory default - 192.168.0.1). • Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally 255.255.255.0 is used as the subnet mask.
Page 33 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode • Survey - Click this button to search the public Wi-Fi. • Key type - Select the key type according to the public Wi-Fi’s security configuration. It is recommended that the key type is the same as the public Wi-Fi’s security type.
Page 34 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode • Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, wireless clients can connect to the router without a password. It’s strongly recommended to choose one of the following modes to enable security. •...
Page 35 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode • Type - The default setting is Automatic, which can select Shared Key or Open System authentication type automatically based on the wireless client’s capability and request. • WEP Key Format - Hexadecimal and ASCII formats are provided here.
Page 36 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode 1 ) Enter the MAC address 00-0A-EB-B0-00-0B/00-0A-EB-00- 07-5F in the MAC Address field. 2 ) Enter wireless client A/B in the Description field. 3 ) Leave the status as Enabled. 4 ) Click Save and click Back.
Page 37 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode • Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 40-1000 milliseconds for Beacon Interval here. Beacon Interval value determines the time interval of the beacons. The beacons are the packets sent by the Router to synchronize a wireless network. The default value is 100.
Page 38: Guest Network
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode • MAC Address - The MAC address of the connected wireless client. • Current Status - The running status of the connected wireless client. • Received Packets - Packets received by the wireless client. •...
Page 39 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode • Allow Guest To Access My Local Network - If enabled, clients on the guest network can also access the local network. • Enable Guest Network Bandwidth Control - If enabled, the Guest Network Bandwidth Control rules will take effect.
Page 40: Dhcp
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode • Access Time - During this period, devices on the guest network can access the router. 4. 7. DHCP By default, the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server is enabled and the router acts as a DHCP server;...
Page 41 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode • Secondary DNS (Optional) - Input the IP address of another DNS server if your ISP provides two DNS servers. Note: To use the DHCP server function of the Router, you must configure all computers on the LAN as Obtain an IP Address automatically.
Page 42: Forwarding
Internet can reach devices in the LAN and realize some specific functions. TP-LINK router includes four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the priority of implementation from high to low is Virtual Servers, Port Triggering, UPNP and DMZ.
Page 43 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode with the WAN IP address 218.18.232.154. Personal Website Router WAN: 218.18.232.154 Home 1. Set your PC to a static IP address, for example 192.168.0.100. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.
Page 44 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode external ports will be opened for subsequent connections. The router can record the IP address of the host. When the data from the Internet return to the external ports, the router can forward them to the corresponding host.
Page 45 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode DMZ is more applicable in the situation that users are not clear about which ports to open. When it is enabled, the DMZ host is totally exposed to the Internet, which may bring some potential safety hazard. If DMZ is not in use, please disable it in time.
Page 46: Security
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode For example, when you connect your Xbox to the router which is connected to the Internet to play online games, UPnP will send request to the router to open the corresponding ports allowing the following data penetrating the NAT to transmit.
Page 47 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode • Firewall - A firewall protects your network from Internet attacks. • SPI Firewall - SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet filtering) helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session. It validates that the traffic passing through the session conforms to the protocol.
Page 48 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode into the gateway to support address and port translation for certain application layer “control/data” protocols such as FTP, TFTP, H323 etc. • FTP ALG - To allow FTP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, keep the default Enable.
Page 49 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode • Packets Statistics Interval (5~60) - The default value is 10. Select a value between 5 and 60 seconds from the drop-down list. The Packets Statistics Interval value indicates the time section of the packets statistics.
Page 50 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode example, if you want to allow PCs with specific MAC addresses to access the router’s web management page locally from inside the network, please follow the instructions below: 1 ) Select Only the PCs listed can browse the built-in web pages to perform Administrator tasks.
Page 51: Parental Controls
For example, you want the children’s PC with the MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-AA can access www.tp-link.com on Saturday only while the parent PC with the MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-BB is without any restriction.
Page 52 6. Click New. 7. Enter appropriate parameters in corresponding fields. • Enter 00-11-22-33-44-AA in the MAC Address of Children’s PC field. • Enter Allow TP-LINK in the Website Description field. • Enter www.tp-link.com in the Allowed Website Name field. •...
Page 53: Access Control
Domain Name as the mode type. Create a unique description (e.g. target_1) for the target in the Target Description field and enter the domain name, either the full name or the keywords (for example TP-LINK) in the Domain Name field.
Page 54 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode Note: Any domain name with keywords in it (e.g. www.tp-link.com) will be blocked or allowed. 3 ) Click Save. 4. Go to Access Control > Schedule and configure the schedule...
Page 55: Advanced Routing
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode 3 ) Leave the status as Enabled as click Save. 6. Select Enable Internet Access Control to enable Access Control function. 7. Select Allow the packets specified by any enabled access control policy to pass through the Router as the default filter policy and click Save.
Page 56 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode • Destination Network - The Destination Network is the address of the network or host that you want to assign to a static route. • Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP Address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion.
Page 57: Bandwidth Control
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode • Destination Network - The Destination Network is the address of the network or host to which the static route is assigned. • Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion.
Page 58: Ip&Mac Binding
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode 2. Go to Bandwidth Control > Rules List, and you can view and configure the Bandwidth Control rules. • Description - This is the information about the rules such as address range. •...
Page 59 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode other ARP attacks by denying network access to a device with a matching IP address in the ARP list, but with an unrecognized MAC address. 4. 14. 1. Binding Settings 1.
Page 60: Dynamic Dns
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode 4. 14. 2. ARP List To manage a device, you can observe the device in the LAN by checking its MAC address and IP address on the ARP list, and you can also configure the items. This page displays the ARP List which shows all the existing IP &...
Page 61 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service providers such as www.comexe.cn, www. dyndns.org, or www.no-ip.com. The Dynamic DNS client service provider will give you a password or key. 1.
Page 62 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Enter the User Name for your DDNS account. 2. Enter the Password for your DDNS account. 3. Enter the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider here.
Page 63: System Tools
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode 4. Click Login. 5. Click Save. • Connection Status - The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here. • Logout - Click Logout to log out of the DDNS service. 4.
Page 64 Domain Name System (DNS) queries. • IP Address/Domain Name - Enter the destination IP address (such as 192.168.0.1) or Domain name (such as www.tp-link.com). • Pings Count - The number of Ping packets for a Ping connection.
Page 65 4. 16. 3. Firmware Upgrade TP-LINK is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving users a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-LINK official website. You can download the latest firmware file from the...
Page 66 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode 4. 16. 4. Factory Defaults 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Factory Defaults. Click Restore to reset all settings to the default values.
Page 67 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode 4. 16. 6. Reboot 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to System Tools > Reboot, and you can restart your router. Some settings of the router will take effect only after rebooting, including: •...
Page 68 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode The new username and password must not exceed 15 characters and not include any spacing. 3. Click Save. 4. 16. 8. System Log 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.
Page 69 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode • From - Your mail box address. The router will connect it to send logs. • - Recipient’s mail address. The destination mailbox which will receive logs. • SMTP Server - Your smtp server.
Page 70 Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode • Clear Log - All the logs will be deleted from the router permanently, not just from the page. Click Next to go to the next page, or click Previous to return to the previous page.
Page 71: Logout
Chapter 4 Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode The total number of packets received and transmitted in the last Packets Statistic interval Packets seconds. Bytes The total number of bytes received and transmitted in the last Packets Statistic interval seconds. The number of the ICMP packets transmitted to WAN per second at the specified Packets ICMP Tx Current...
Page 72: Chapter 5. Configure The Router In Standard Wireless Router Mode
Chapter Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a Standard Wireless Router. This chapter contains the following sections: • Status • Parental Controls • • Access Control •...
Page 73: Status
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 5. 1. Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Status. You can view the current status information of the router in Standard Wireless Router Mode.
Page 74: Wps
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Channel - The current wireless channel in use. • MAC Address - The physical address of the router. • WDS Status - The status of WDS connection. • - This field displays the current settings of the WAN, and you can configure them on the Network >...
Page 75 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 2. Select Press the button of the new device in two minutes and click Connect. 3. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your client device. 4. A success message will appear on the WPS page if the client device has been successfully added to the router’s network.
Page 76: Working Mode
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 3. A success message will appear on the WPS page if the client device has been successfully added to the router’s network. Method Three: Enter the Router’s PIN 1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and get the Current PIN...
Page 77 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 3. Configure the IP parameters of the LAN and click Save. Dynamic IP If your ISP provides the DHCP service, please select Dynamic IP, and the router will automatically get IP parameters from your ISP. Click Renew to renew the IP parameters from your ISP.
Page 78 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. • Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. Normally 255.255.255.0 is used as the subnet mask. •...
Page 79 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Secondary Connection - It’s available only for PPPoE connection. If your ISP provides an extra connection type, select Dynamic IP Static IP to activate the secondary connection. • WAN Connection Mode •...
Page 80 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Service Name/AC Name - The service name and AC (Access Concentrator) name should not be configured unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work.
Page 81 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode established when you attempt to access the Internet again. If you want to keep your Internet connection active all the time, please enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects.
Page 82 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Internet IP Address/ Internet DNS - The Internet IP address and DNS server address assigned by L2TP server. • Connection Mode • Connect on Demand - In this mode, the Internet connection can be terminated automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re- established when you attempt to access the Internet again.
Page 83 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • User Name/Password - Enter the username and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • Confirm Password - Enter the password provided by your ISP again to ensure the password you entered is correct.
Page 84 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • WAN MAC Address - This field displays the current MAC address of the WAN port. If your ISP requires you to register the MAC address, please enter the correct MAC address in this field.
Page 85: Wireless
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 5. 5. Wireless 5. 5. 1. Wireless Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless Settings.
Page 86 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Enable SSID Broadcast - If enabled, the router will broadcast the wireless network name (SSID). • Enable WDS Bridging - If enabled, the router can bridge two or more WLANs. Please fill in the parameters below.
Page 87 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, wireless clients can connect to the router without a password. It’s strongly recommended to choose one of the following modes to enable security. •...
Page 88 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Type - The default setting is Automatic, which can select Shared Key or Open System authentication type automatically based on the wireless client’s capability and request. • WEP Key Format - Hexadecimal and ASCII formats are provided here.
Page 89 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 1 ) Enter the MAC address 00-0A-EB-B0-00-0B/00-0A-EB-00- 07-5F in the MAC Address field. 2 ) Enter wireless client A/B in the Description field. 3 ) Leave the status as Enabled. 4 ) Click Save and click Back.
Page 90 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 40-1000 milliseconds for Beacon Interval here. Beacon Interval value determines the time interval of the beacons. The beacons are the packets sent by the Router to synchronize a wireless network. The default value is 100.
Page 91: Guest Network
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • MAC Address - The MAC address of the connected wireless client. • Current Status - The running status of the connected wireless client. • Received Packets - Packets received by the wireless client. •...
Page 92 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Allow Guest To Access My Local Network - If enabled, clients on the guest network can also access the local network. • Enable Guest Network Bandwidth Control - If enabled, the Guest Network Bandwidth Control rules will take effect.
Page 93: Dhcp
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 5. 7. DHCP By default, the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server is enabled and the router acts as a DHCP server; it dynamically assigns TCP/IP parameters to client devices from the IP Address Pool.
Page 94 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode To use the DHCP server function of the Router, you must configure all computers on the LAN as Obtain an IP Address automatically. 5. 7. 2. DHCP Client List 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.
Page 95: Forwarding
Internet can reach devices in the LAN and realize some specific functions. TP-LINK router includes four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the priority of implementation from high to low is Virtual Servers, Port Triggering, UPNP and DMZ.
Page 96 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode Personal Website Router WAN: 218.18.232.154 Home 1. Set your PC to a static IP address, for example 192.168.0.100. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 3.
Page 97 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode address of the host. When the data from the Internet return to the external ports, the router can forward them to the corresponding host. Port triggering is mainly applied to online games, VoIPs and video players. Common applications include MSN Gaming Zone, Dialpad and Quick Time 4 players, etc.
Page 98 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode DMZ is more applicable in the situation that users are not clear about which ports to open. When it is enabled, the DMZ host is totally exposed to the Internet, which may bring some potential safety hazard. If DMZ is not in use, please disable it in time.
Page 99: Security
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode For example, when you connect your Xbox to the router which is connected to the Internet to play online games, UPnP will send request to the router to open the corresponding ports allowing the following data penetrating the NAT to transmit.
Page 100 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Firewall - A firewall protects your network from Internet attacks. • SPI Firewall - SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet filtering) helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session. It validates that the traffic passing through the session conforms to the protocol.
Page 101 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode into the gateway to support address and port translation for certain application layer “control/data” protocols such as FTP, TFTP, H323 etc. • FTP ALG - To allow FTP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, keep the default Enable.
Page 102 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Packets Statistics Interval (5~60) - The default value is 10. Select a value between 5 and 60 seconds from the drop-down list. The Packets Statistics Interval value indicates the time section of the packets statistics.
Page 103 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode example, if you want to allow PCs with specific MAC addresses to access the router’s web management page locally from inside the network, please follow the instructions below: 1 ) Select Only the PCs listed can browse the built-in web pages to perform Administrator tasks.
Page 104: Parental Controls
For example, you want the children’s PC with the MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-AA can access www.tp-link.com on Saturday only while the parent PC with the MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-BB is without any restriction.
Page 105 6. Click New. 7. Enter appropriate parameters in corresponding fields. • Enter 00-11-22-33-44-AA in the MAC Address of Children’s PC field. • Enter Allow TP-LINK in the Website Description field. • Enter www.tp-link.com in the Allowed Website Name field. •...
Page 106: Access Control
Domain Name as the mode type. Create a unique description (e.g. target_1) for the target in the Target Description field and enter the domain name, either the full name or the keywords (for example TP-LINK) in the Domain Name field.
Page 107 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode Note: Any domain name with keywords in it (e.g. www.tp-link.com) will be blocked or allowed. 3 ) Click Save. 4. Go to Access Control > Schedule and configure the schedule...
Page 108: Advanced Routing
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 3 ) Leave the status as Enabled as click Save. 6. Select Enable Internet Access Control to enable Access Control function. 7. Select Allow the packets specified by any enabled access control policy to pass through the Router as the default filter policy and click Save.
Page 109 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Destination Network - The Destination Network is the address of the network or host that you want to assign to a static route. • Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP Address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion.
Page 110: Bandwidth Control
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Destination Network - The Destination Network is the address of the network or host to which the static route is assigned. • Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion.
Page 111: Ip&Mac Binding
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 2. Go to Bandwidth Control > Rules List, and you can view and configure the Bandwidth Control rules. • Description - This is the information about the rules such as address range. •...
Page 112 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode other ARP attacks by denying network access to a device with a matching IP address in the ARP list, but with an unrecognized MAC address. 5. 14. 1. Binding Settings 1.
Page 113: Dynamic Dns
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 5. 14. 2. ARP List To manage a device, you can observe the device in the LAN by checking its MAC address and IP address on the ARP list, and you can also configure the items. This page displays the ARP List which shows all the existing IP &...
Page 114 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service providers such as www.comexe.cn, www. dyndns.org, or www.no-ip.com. The Dynamic DNS client service provider will give you a password or key. 1.
Page 115 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Enter the User Name for your DDNS account. 2. Enter the Password for your DDNS account. 3. Enter the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider here.
Page 116: Ipv6 Support
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 4. Click Login. 5. Click Save. • Connection Status - The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here. • Logout - Click Logout to log out of the DDNS service. 5.
Page 117 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 3. Select the WAN Connection Type according to your ISP network topology: • SLAAC - Connections which use RADVD IPv6 address assignment. • DHCPv6 - Connections which use dynamic IPv6 address assignment. •...
Page 118 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode DHCPv6 • IPv6 Address - The IPv6 address assigned by your ISP dynamically. • Default Gateway - Displays the default gateway in colon-hexadecimal notation provided by your ISP. • Renew - Click Renew to renew the IPv6 parameters from your ISP.
Page 119: Static Ipv6
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode Static IPv6 • IPv6 Address - Enter the IPv6 address in colon-hexadecimal notation provided by your ISP. • Default Gateway - Enter the default gateway in colon-hexadecimal notation provided by your ISP. •...
Page 120 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode PPPoEv6 • PPPoE Session - The PPP session type for IPv6 connection. There are two types: • Share with PPPoEv4 - The PPPoEv6 and PPPoEv4 use the same PPP session. •...
Page 121 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Use the following IPv6 DNS Servers - If your ISP gives you one or two DNS IPv6 addresses, select Use the following IPv6 DNS Servers and enter the Primary IPv6 DNS Secondary IPv6 DNS in the corresponding fields.
Page 122: System Tools
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Address Autoconfiguration Type RADVD (Router Advertisement Daemon) DHCPv6 (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6) Server. • Site Prefix Configuration Type - The type of IPv6 address prefix. • Delegated - Get the IPv6 address prefix from the ISP automatically, and the device will delegate it to the LAN.
Page 123 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 3. Enter the Time in Hour/Minute/Second format. 4. Click Save. ¾ To set time automatically: 1. Select your local time zone. 2. Enter the address or domain of the NTP Server I NTP Server 3.
Page 124 5. 17. 3. Firmware Upgrade TP-LINK is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving users a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-LINK official website. You can download the latest firmware file from the...
Page 125 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode 3. Go to System Tools > Firmware Upgrade. 4. Click Browse to locate the downloaded firmware file, and click Upgrade. 5. 17. 4. Factory Defaults 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.
Page 126 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode ¾ To backup configuration settings: Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings in your local computer. A “.bin“ file of the current settings will be stored in your computer. ¾...
Page 127 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode It is strongly recommended that you change the default username and password of the router, for all users that try to access the router’s web-based utility or Quick Setup will be prompted for the router’s username and password. Note: The new username and password must not exceed 15 characters and not include any spacing.
Page 128 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Mail Settings - Set the receiving and sending mailbox address, server address, validation information as well as the timetable for Auto Mail Feature. • From - Your mail box address. The router will connect it to send logs. •...
Page 129 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode • Mail Log - Click to send an email of current logs manually according to the address and validation information set in Mail Settings. • Clear Log - All the logs will be deleted from the router permanently, not just from the page.
Page 130: Logout
Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode The total number of packets received and transmitted in the last Packets Statistic interval Packets seconds. Bytes The total number of bytes received and transmitted in the last Packets Statistic interval seconds. The number of the ICMP packets transmitted to WAN per second at the specified Packets ICMP Tx Current...
Page 131 Chapter 5 Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode...
Page 132: Chapter 6. Configure The Router In Repeater Mode
Chapter Configure the Router in Repeater Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a Repeater. This chapter contains the following sections: • Status • Working Mode • Network • Wireless • DHCP •...
Page 133: Status
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode 6. 1. Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Status. You can view the current status information of the router in Repeater Mode.
Page 134: Working Mode
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode • Channel - The current wireless channel in use. • Mode - The current wireless working mode in use. • Channel Width - The current wireless channel width in use. • MAC Address - The physical address of the router.
Page 135: Wireless
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode • MAC Address - The physical address of the LAN ports. The value can not be changed. • Type - Either select Smart IP(DHCP) to get IP address from DHCP server, or Static IP configure IP address manually.
Page 136 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode • Wireless Name of Root AP - The SSID of AP that you want to connect to. • MAC Address of Root AP - The MAC address of AP that you want to connect to. •...
Page 137 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode 6. 4. 2. Wireless Security 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless Security. 3. Configure the security settings of your wireless network and click Save. •...
Page 138 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode • Radius Password - Enter the password for the Radius server. • Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update. •...
Page 139 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode 4. Select Allow the stations specified by any enabled entries in the list to access as the filtering rule. 5. Delete all or disable all entries if there are any entries already. 6.
Page 140 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode • Transmit Power - Select High, Middle which you would like to specify for the router. High is the default setting and recommended. • Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 40-1000 milliseconds for Beacon Interval here.
Page 141: Throughput Monitor
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode 6. 4. 5. Wireless Statistics 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless Statistics to check the data packets sent and received by each client device connected to the router.
Page 142: Dhcp
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode • Rate - The Throughput unit. • Run Time - How long this function is running. • Transmit - Wireless transmit rate information. • Receive - Wireless receive rate information. Click Start/Stop to start or stop wireless throughput monitor.
Page 143 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode • Default Gateway (Optional) - It is suggested to input the IP address of the LAN port of the router. The default value is 192.168.0.1. • Default Domain (Optional) - Input the domain name of your network. •...
Page 144: System Tools
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode You cannot change any of the values on this page. To update this page and show the current attached devices, click Refresh. 6. 5. 3. Address Reservation You can reserve an IP address for a specific client. When you specify a reserved IP address for a PC on the LAN, this PC will always receive the same IP address each time when it accesses the DHCP server.
Page 145 Domain Name System (DNS) queries. • IP Address/Domain Name - Enter the destination IP address (such as 192.168.0.1) or Domain name (such as www.tp-link.com). • Pings Count - The number of Ping packets for a Ping connection.
Page 146: Ping Watch Dog
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode Note: Only one user can use this tool at one time. Options “Number of Pings”, “Ping Size” and “Ping Timeout” are used for the Ping function. Option “Tracert Hops” is used for the Tracert function. 6.
Page 147 6. 6. 3. Firmware Upgrade TP-LINK is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving users a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-LINK official website. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website www.tp-link.com...
Page 148 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode 6. 6. 5. Backup & Restore The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can backup the configuration file in your computer for future use and restore the router to the previous settings from the backup file when needed.
Page 149 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode • Restore the router to its factory defaults (system will reboot automatically). • Update the configuration with the file (system will reboot automatically). 6. 6. 7. Password 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router.
Page 150 Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode • Auto Mail Feature - Indicates whether the auto mail feature is enabled or not. • Mail Settings - Set the receiving and sending mailbox address, server address, validation information as well as the timetable for Auto Mail Feature. •...
Page 151: Logout
Chapter 6 Configure the Router in Repeater Mode Note: Only when you select Authentication, do you have to enter the user name and password in the following fields. • User Name - Your mail account name filled in the From field. The part behind @ is included.
Page 152: Faq
• If you’re in a hotel room or on a trade show, the Internet may be limited and requires that you authenticate for the service or purchase the Internet access. • If your Internet access is still not available, contact TP-LINK Technical Support. Q2. How do I restore the router to its factory default settings?
Page 153 2. Enable DMZ: Go to Forwarding > DMZ. Select Enable and enter your IP address in the DMZ Host IP Address field, and then Click Save. 3. Enable H323 ALG: Go to Security > Basic Security, enable H323 ALG and click Save. Now you can enjoy your net meeting normally.
Page 154 Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Page 155 FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Page 156: Rf Exposure Information
CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
Page 157 NCC Notice 注意！依據低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 BSMI Notice 安全諮詢及注意事項 • 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。 • 清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。 • 注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。 • 插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。 • 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。 • 請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。 Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам...
Page 158 • The plug considered as disconnect device of adapter. • Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Explanations of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation DC voltage...

TP-Link TL-WR843N User Manual

About this Guide

Chapter 1. Get to Know about Your Router

Chapter 2. Connect the Hardware

Chapter 3. Set up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard

Chapter 4. Configure the Router in WISP Client Router Mode

Chapter 5. Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode

Chapter 6. Configure the Router in Repeater Mode

Faq

Quick Links

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