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300Mbps Wireless N Router
TL-WR845N
REV3.0.0
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  • Page 1 User Guide 300Mbps Wireless N Router TL-WR845N REV3.0.0 1910012022...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide ......................1 Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router ......2 1.
  • Page 3 4. 7. 1. Virtual Servers ............37 4.

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    The Quick Installation Guide 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. It contains the following sections: • “Product Overview” • “Panel Layout”...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Ethernet ports supply high-speed connection to your wired devices. Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-LINK router due to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app.

  • Page 7: The Back Panel

    Chapter 1 LED Explanation Name Status Indication System initialization completes. System initialization or firmware upgrade is in prograss. Do not Flashing (Power) disconnect or power off the router. Power is off. The wireless function is working properly. (Wireless) The wireless function is disabled. The corresponding Ethernet port is connected.
  • Page 8 Chapter 1 Item Description Power Port For connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power adapter. WAN Port For connecting to a DSL/Cable modem, or an Ethernet port. Ethernet Ports (1/2/3/4) For connecting your PCs or other wired network devices to the router. Press and hold this button until the LED is on/off to turn on/off the Wi-Fi function.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2. Connect The Hardware

    Chapter Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: • “Position Your Router” • “Connect Your Router”...

  • Page 10: Position Your Router

    Chapter 2 2. 1. Position Your Router • The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as to a power source.
  • Page 11 Chapter 2 4 ) Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router. 5 ) Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking these LEDs. Power Wi-Fi Internet Tips: If Wi-Fi LED is off, press and hold the WPS/Wi-Fi button until it is on. 2.
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 Close to WPS/ Reset Wi-Fi...

  • Page 13: 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. It contains the following sections: • “Log in to the Router” • “Configure the Router”...

  • Page 14: Log In To The Router

    Chapter 3 3. 1. Log in to the Router With the 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 the Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
  • Page 15 Chapter 3 2. In this case, we take dynamic IP for instance. Please select to clone the mac address or not and click Next. For other connection types, please enter the parameters provided by your ISP, and then click Next. 3.
  • Page 16 Chapter 3 4. Click Finish to complete the configuration. Now your computers and Wi-Fi devices can connect to the Internet!

  • Page 17: Chapter 4. Configure The Router

    Chapter Configure the router This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router. It contains the following sections: • “Status” • “WPS” • “Network” • “Wireless” • “Guest Network” • “DHCP” • “Forwarding” • “Security” • “Parental Controls” •...

  • Page 18: Status

    Chapter 4 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. • Firmware Version - The version information of the router’s firmware. •...

  • Page 19: Wps

    Chapter 4 • Name (SSID) - The SSID of the router. • Mode - The current wireless working mode in use. • Channel Width - The current wireless channel width in use. • Channel - The current wireless channel in use. •...
  • Page 20 Chapter 4 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. 3. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your client device. 4.

  • Page 21: Network

    Chapter 4 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 of the router.
  • Page 22 Chapter 4 • MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU size unless required by your ISP. • Use These DNS Servers - If your ISP providess you one or two DNS addresses, select Use These DNS Servers and enter the primary and secondary addresses.
  • Page 23 Chapter 4 PPPoE/Russia PPPoE If your ISP provides PPPoE connection, select PPPoE/Russia PPPoE. • 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 24 Chapter 4 after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and not be able to re-establish when you attempt to access the Internet again. Note: • Only when you have configured the system time on the System Tools > Time Settings page, will the time-based connecting function take effect.
  • Page 25 Chapter 4 • User Name/Password - Enter the user name and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • Auth Server - Enter the authenticating server IP address or host name. • Auth Domain - Type in the domain suffix server name based on your location. •...
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 L2TP/Russia L2TP If your ISP provides L2TP connection, please select L2TP/Russia L2TP. • 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 field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects. • Connect Automatically - The connection can be re-established automatically when it is down. • Connect Manually - You can click Connect/Disconnect to connect/disconnect immediately.

  • Page 28: Mac Clone

    Chapter 4 • Confirm Password - Enter the Password provided by your ISP again to ensure the password you entered is correct. • Connect/Disconnect - Click this button to connect or disconnect immediately. • 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...

  • Page 29: Lan

    Chapter 4 address in this field. Click Restore Factory MAC to restore the MAC address of WAN port to the factory default value. • Your PC’s MAC Address - This field displays the MAC address of the PC that is managing the router.
  • Page 30 Chapter 4 2. Go to Wireless > Wireless Settings. 3. Configure the basic settings for the wireless network and click Save. • Wireless Network Name - Enter a string of up to 32 characters. The default SSID is TP-LINK_XXXX (XXXX indicates the last unique four numbers of each router’s MAC address).

  • Page 31: Wireless Security

    Chapter 4 Note: If this checkbox is selected, you had better make sure the following settings are correct. • SSID (to be bridged) - The SSID of the AP your router is going to connect to as a client. You can also use the survey function to select the SSID to join. •...
  • Page 32 Chapter 4 • 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 33: Wireless Mac Filtering

    Chapter 4 • 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. • - It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard. • Type - The default setting is Automatic, which can select Shared Key or Open System authentication type automatically based on the wireless client’s...

  • Page 34: Wireless Advanced

    Chapter 4 4. Select Allow the stations specified by any enabled entries in the list to access as the filtering rule. 5. Delete or disable all entries if there are any entries already. 6. Click Add New and fill in the blanks. 1 ) Enter the MAC address 00-0A-EB-B0-00-0B/00-0A-EB- 00-07-5F in the MAC Address field.
  • Page 35 Chapter 4 Note: If you are not familiar with the setting items on this page, it’s strongly recommended to keep the provided default values; otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance. • Transmit Power - Select High, Middle which you would like to specify for the router.

  • Page 36: Wireless Statistics

    Chapter 4 • Enable AP Isolation - This function isolates all connected wireless stations so that wireless stations cannot access each other through WLAN. This function will be disabled if WDS / Bridge is enabled. 4. 4. 5. Wireless Statistics 1.
  • Page 37 Chapter 4 6. Select Schedule from the Access Time drop-down list and customize it for the guest network. 7. Click Save. • Allow Guest To Access My Local Network - If enabled, guests can access the local network and manage it. •...

  • Page 38: Dhcp

    Chapter 4 4. 6. 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. You can change the settings of DHCP Server if necessary, and you can reserve LAN IP addresses for specified client devices.

  • Page 39: Dhcp Client List

    Chapter 4 Note: To use the DHCP server function of the router, you must configure all computers on the LAN as Obtain an IP Address automatically. 4. 6. 2. DHCP Client List 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2.

  • Page 40: Forwarding

    Internet can reach devices on the LAN and realize some specific functions. The 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 41: Port Triggering

    Chapter 4 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 3. Go to Forwarding > Virtual Servers. 4. Click New. Select HTTP from the Common Service Port list. The service port, internal port and protocol will be automatically filled in.

  • Page 42: Dmz

    Chapter 4 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Forwarding > Port Triggering. 3. Click New. Select the desired application from the Common Applications list. The trigger port amd incoming ports will be automatically filled in. The following picture takes application MSN Gaming Zone as an example.

  • Page 43: Upnp

    Chapter 4 host with all ports opened. 1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example How can I 192.168.0.100. do that? 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 3.

  • Page 44: Security

    Chapter 4 If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Forwarding > UPnP. 3. Click Disable Enable according to your needs.

  • Page 45: Advanced Security

    Chapter 4 • 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. SPI Firewall is enabled by default.
  • Page 46 Chapter 4 • 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. The result of the statistics is used for analysis by SYN Flood, UDP Flood and ICMP-Flood.

  • Page 47: Local Management

    Chapter 4 • Ignore Ping Packet From WAN Port - The default setting is disabled. If enabled, the ping packet from the Internet cannot access the router. • Forbid Ping Packet From LAN Port - The default setting is disabled. If enabled, the ping packet from LAN cannot access the router.

  • Page 48: Remote Management

    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 49 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 50: Access Control

    (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. Note: Any domain name with keywords in it (e.g. www.tp-link.com) will be blocked or allowed.
  • Page 51 Chapter 4 3 ) Click Save. 4. Go to Access Control > Schedule and configure the schedule settings: 1 ) Click New. 2 ) Create a unique description (e.g. schedule_1) for the schedule in the Schedule Description field and set the day(s) and time period.

  • Page 52: Advanced Routing

    Chapter 4 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 53: Static Routing List

    Chapter 4 4. 11. 1. Static Routing List 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced Routing > Static Routing. ¾ To add static routing entries: 1. Click New.

  • Page 54: Bandwidth Control

    Chapter 4 • 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 55: Rule List

    Chapter 4 4. 12. 2. Rule List 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Bandwidth Control > Rule List, and you can view and configure the Bandwidth Control rules.

  • Page 56: Binding Settings

    Chapter 4 4. 13. 1. Binding Settings 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to IP & MAC Binding > Binding Settings. 3. Select Enable for ARP Binding. 4. Click Save. ¾...

  • Page 57: Arp List

    Chapter 4 4. 13. 2. ARP List To manage a device, you can observe the device on 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 58 Chapter 4 To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Enter the Domain Name received from your dynamic DNS service provider. 2. Enter the User Name for your DDNS account. 3. Enter the Password for your DDNS account. 4. Click Login. 5.

  • Page 59: Ipv6 Support

    Chapter 4 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. 4. Click Login. 5. Click Save. • Connection Status - The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.

  • Page 60: Ipv6 Status

    Chapter 4 4. 15. 1. IPv6 Status 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to IPv6 Support > IPv6 Status, and you can view the current IPv6 status information of the router. •...
  • Page 61 Chapter 4 2. Go to IPv6 Support > IPv6 Setup. 3. Select the WAN Connection Type according to your ISP network topolopy: • SLAAC - Connections which use RADVD IPv6 address assignment. • DHCPv6 - Connections which use dynamic IPv6 address assignment. •...
  • Page 62 Chapter 4 • IPv6 Address Prefix - Display the IPv6 prefix length in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. • Default Gateway - Display the default gateway in colon-hexadecimal notation provided by your ISP. • Connect - Click Connect to connect immediately. •...
  • Page 63 Chapter 4 • Get IPv6 DNS Server Automatically - If your ISP does not give you any DNS IPv6 address, keep the default selection Get IPv6 DNS Server Automatically, and the DNS servers will be assigned from ISP dynamically. • Primary IPv6 DNS - Enter the DNS IPv6 address in colon-hexadecimal notation provided by your ISP.
  • Page 64 Chapter 4 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. • Create a new Session - The PPPoEv6 and PPPoEv4 use different PPP sessions.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4 • Primary IPv6 DNS - Enter the DNS IPv6 address in colon-hexadecimal notation provided by your ISP. • Secondary IPv6 DNS - Enter another DNS IPv6 address in colon- hexadecimal notation provided by your ISP. • Use the following IPv6 DNS Servers - If your ISP gives you one or two DNS IPv6 addresses, select Use the following IPv6 DNS Servers...

  • Page 66: System Tools

    Chapter 4 • Secondary IPv6 DNS - Enter another DNS IPv6 address in colon- hexadecimal notation provided by your ISP. 4. Select the Address Autoconfiguration Type which determines the way how the router assigns IPv6 address for PCs on the LAN: •...

  • Page 67: Diagnostic

    Chapter 4 3. Select your local time zone. 4. Enter the Date in Month/Day/Year format. 5. Enter the Time in Hour/Minute/Second format. 6. Click Save. ¾ To set time automatically: 7. Select your local time zone. 8. Enter the address or domain of the NTP Server I NTP Server 9.

  • Page 68: Firmware Upgrade

    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 69: Factory Defaults

    Chapter 4 4. Click Browse to locate the downloaded firmware file, and click Upgrade. 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 >...

  • Page 70: Reboot

    Chapter 4 Note: During the restoring process, do not power off or reset the router. 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 >...

  • Page 71: System Log

    Chapter 4 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. 2. Go to System Tools > System Log, and you can view the logs of the router. •...

  • Page 72: Statistics

    Chapter 4 • SMTP Server - Your smtp server. It corresponds with the mailbox filled in the From field. You can log on the relevant website for help if you are not clear with the address. • Authentication - Most SMTP Server requires Authentication. It is required by most mailboxes that need user name and password to log in.

  • Page 73: Logout

    Chapter 4 • Current Statistics Status - Enable or Disable. The default value is disabled. To enable, click the Enable button. If disabled, the function of DoS protection in Security settings will disabled. • Packets Statistics Interval (5-60) - The default value is 10. Select a value between 5 and 60 in the drop-down list.

  • Page 74: Faq

    Q1. What can I do if I forgot my wireless password? The default wireless password is printed on the label of the router. If the password has been altered, please connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 75 3 ) Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options, and click OK.
  • Page 76 4 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, and click to save the settings. • Use another web browser or computer to log in again. • Reset the router to factory default settings and try again. If the login still fails, please contact the technical support.
  • Page 77 2 ) Click Save. Note: Log in to the web management page again if the IP address of the router is altered. 3. Survey the SSID to be bridged: 1 ) Go to Wireless > Wireless Settings and click Enable WDS Bridging.
  • Page 78 Q5. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet even though the configuration is finished? 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in to with the username and password you set for the router. 2. Go to Status to check WAN status: If IP Address is a valid one, please try the methods below and try again: •...
  • Page 79 • Modify the LAN IP address of the router. Note: Most TP-LINK routers use 192.168.0.1/192.168.1.1 as their default LAN IP address, it may conflict with the IP range of your existent ADSL modem/router. If so, the router is not able to communicate with your modem and cause you can’t access the Internet.
  • Page 80 • Double check the Internet Connection Type. 1 ) Confirm your Internet Connection Type, which can be learned from the ISP. 2 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the router. 3 ) Go to Network >...
  • Page 81 2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the TP-LINK Utility, for example). 3 ) Select and right click My Computer...
  • Page 82 2 ) If you cannot find the PIN or PIN failed, you may choose Connecting using a security key instead, and then type in the Wireless Password/Network Security Key. 3 ) If it continues to show note of Network Security Key Mismatch, it is suggested to confirm the wireless password of your wireless router.
  • Page 83 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 84 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 85 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 86 NCC Notice & BSMI 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。 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 87 • 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...

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