Hello! Now we will connect and configure Wi-Fi router Tp-link TL-WR841N. If you have a TL-WR841ND model, then these instructions will also suit you. Let's look at the entire process of connecting the router, setting up the Internet, Wi-Fi network and setting a password for the Wi-Fi network.
All this with photos, and detailed description. So you shouldn’t have any problems setting up the Tp-link TL-WR841N router. Just follow the instructions.
A few words about Tp-link TL-WR841N (TL-WR841ND). A very successful Wi-Fi router model that is very popular. Indeed, a successful model, with an excellent price/quality ratio. It seems to me that for home use, undemanding user best router can not found. I myself, in practice, tested the operation of the Tp-link TL-WR841N. It has been working perfectly for more than five years, distributing Wi-Fi to a large number of devices. It works very stably, I don’t even remember that the Internet was lost on it or something else. You can read more about Tp-link TL-WR841N at. There you will find short review, and my review.
If you have already purchased this router, then it’s time to move on to configuration. Let's do everything according to this scheme:
- Connecting the Tp-link TL-WR841N router.
- Setting up an Internet connection (WAN).
- Setting up a Wi-Fi network on the TL-WR841N.
- Setting a password to protect your Wi-Fi network.
- Changing the admin password, which protects the router settings.
Connection Tp-link TL-WR841N
Connect the power adapter to the router and plug it into a power outlet. If the indicators on the router do not light up, then turn on the power using the button located on the rear panel.
If you configure the router via cable (which comes included), having connected it to a computer or laptop, then take a network cable and connect the computer to the router. On the router, connect the cable to the LAN connector (one of 4):
Second end network cable on the computer we connect it to the connector network card:
Connecting and setting up a Wi-Fi network
If you want to configure the router via Wi-Fi, and not by connecting via cable, then just connect to the Wi-Fi network, which will appear immediately after turning on the power on the Tp-link TL-WR841N router. The network will have a standard name (something like this: "TP-LINK_084313"), and will not be protected.
You can even connect to this network from a tablet or phone and set up a router without a computer.
You probably found a disk included with the TL-WR841N. There is a utility for configuring the router. So, we will configure without a disk, through the router’s web interface. We will not need the disk in this instruction. If you want to configure via the utility from the disk, you can do this according to the instructions.
The Internet must be connected to the router. And your computer, tablet, laptop, etc. must be connected to Tp-link via cable or Wi-Fi. The router's power must be turned on. If everything is ready, then you can proceed to configuration.
The router settings will open.
And if the router has already connected to the provider and is distributing the Internet, then you can continue setting up.
Setting up a Wi-Fi network and setting a password on the Tp-link TL-WR841N router
To configure Wi-Fi, you need to open the tab on the settings page Wireless - Wireless Settings. On this page we need in the field Wireless Network Name come up with and write down a name for your Wi-Fi network, and in the drop-down menu Region select the country where you live. Leave the rest of the settings as they are in the screenshot below.
To protect our wireless network with a password, go to the tab Wireless - Wireless Security. There you need to select the security type WPA/WPA2 - Personal (Recommended).
In field PSK Password create and write down a password that will protect your Wi-Fi network. You can read more about setting a password on the TL-WR841N router in the article.
Save the settings by clicking the button Save.
Change admin password. Protecting your router settings
I already wrote in a separate article about how to do this in the router settings. Let's, while we are in the settings of the Tp-link TL-WR841N, immediately change the password that is used to protect the settings page. So that everyone who connects to your network will not be able to go into the router settings and change them.
Open the tab System Tools - Password. Enter your old username and password first (default - admin). Then enter your new username below (you can leave admin) And New Password. I advise you to write down this password somewhere so you don’t forget. Save the settings with the button Save.
That's all, the configuration of the Tp-link TL-WR841N router is complete. All that remains is to reboot the router. This can be done by turning off/on the power, or from the settings. On the tab System Tools - Reboot, you need to click on the Reboot button.
After setup and reboot, a Wi-Fi network will appear with the name that we set during the setup process. And to connect to wireless network, use the password that we also set when setting up the router.
You can already connect your devices to the router. If you set up via cable, but want to connect via Wi-Fi, then the laptop can be disconnected from the router and connect via a wireless network.
You can leave your feedback and questions in the comments!
– favorites among devices that provide Wi-Fi. They are given the championship cup for their laconic design and wide range of actions. It won’t be difficult to find a model in the collection that matches its design and characteristics, but to understand the router settings, you’ll have to work a little.
To help beginners, the article offers brief instructions, how to connect a router to a PC and start using the Internet, which is not limited by wires. The guide consists of 5 stages of quick activation, upon completion of which you will be able to catch wi-fi anywhere in the apartment.
Determining the IP Address
The first step is to search network settings for authorization. There are only three types of them:
- Dynamic (Dynamic IP);
- Static (Static IP).
- Access via PPPoE protocol.
And now about how to get them. For example, a user with Windows 10, to which the provider’s cable is connected. Internet is active. In this case, to find out the operator’s address, a person needs to go through the following route:
- At the beginning, click on “Start” - “Settings”;
- then look for the inscription “ Homepage»;
- In the suggested options, activate the “Network Control Center”.
Now the “Change adapter parameter” field.
A column with the word “Internet” will appear on the screen. Click on “Properties”, and after that, in the list of “IP version 4 TCP/IPv4”, another click on the field of the same name.
The above maneuvers were carried out in order to find out the type of connection to the operator (see where the default icon is). If it is located in the “Obtain an IP address automatically” area, then synchronization is carried out through Dynamic IP. In this case, you can activate all the settings in an instant, without wasting time and effort. The process is carried out regardless of user actions.
When the “Use the following IP address” field is active in the window and numbers are indicated in the cells, this indicates the use of Static IP. In this case, the received data should be written down on a piece of paper, because they will be useful for subsequent actions with a router like.
Why was all this necessary? WITH this stage the upcoming TP-Link WI-FI router settings will depend on the received IP address and differ in their set of procedures. But more on this later.
Installing and regulating device activity
It's time to connect your purchase to your laptop or use Wi-Fi. In the process you need:
- provider cable (by this time it should already provide Internet access to the house);
- patch cord (power cord);
- actually, a computer;
- router of the selected model.
At the next stage, these elements must be assembled into a single structure. There are several connectors on the back of the router. Most often there are 4-5 of them, and TP-Link painted these ports in different colors. It is important to remember that the blue Wan connector is used only for the Internet cable (there is only one), and the rest are used for synchronization with a PC.
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The connection process consists of 4 stages:
- We remove the provider patch cord from the laptop.
- We move it to the Wan connector.
- We fix the selected router to the laptop with a power cord.
- We connect the power supply of the device to an outlet.
All that's left to do is to configure the network reception correctly.
On the back of the router (for example), its basic data and factory settings are indicated. From this information, you need to select the site address and enter it into the search box of your browser. A window immediately opens with fields for login and password, which are written in the documentation or on the same sticker.
After this, the user has access to tools for changing the functionality of the device. It's worth starting with local network. Select the “Quick Settings” section, in which you need to fill in all the fields: come up with security password, name of the wireless network, determine the number of channels, signal reception time, etc.
Only after completing these steps can you proceed to activating free use of the Internet. To do this, open the “Network” and “WAN” tab. The first thing that appears at the top of the window is the connection type. This is the same IP address that has already been determined using the instructions in the previous section. Depending on it, the further process has three different options.
It is worth noting that the web interfaces of all TP-Link models are similar to each other (and this is no exception). It is not difficult to understand the key points. Here are the basic information you need to know to fill out each of them:
|
Connection type |
Setup information |
|---|---|
| Dynamic IP | The setup occurs automatically, without any user input. |
| Static IP | In this case you will need: |
| IP Address; | |
| Subnet Mask; | |
| Default Gateway; | |
| Primary DNS (Preferred DNS server); | |
| Secondary DNS (Alternative DNS server). | |
| PPPoE | It is enough to know the username and password. |
Dynamic IP – setting up a network automatically
If the operator provides the user with Internet communication services through a dynamic address, the entire activation process takes a matter of seconds.
To establish a connection you need:
- find the Dynamic IP item in the WAN list;
- save changes;
- go to the System Tools – Reboot section;
- restart the device.
Now all the settings have taken effect and you can safely use the World Wide Web.
Static IP – we use the provider’s data
If the connection to the operator is made using a static IP, first select the desired address option in the WAN line. A window will appear on the screen where you need to enter your provider data. If they are already written out on a piece of paper in advance, then there should be no problems here. The information is registered - click on the “Save” field. Next, similar to the previous option, you need to restart the router.
PPPoE – remember login and password
Having selected this type of connection from the proposed menu, you need to fill in several data:
- Subscriber name and password, which is specified in the agreement with the provider.
- Operating mode, that is, determine the exact hours or around the clock.
After that, click the “Connect” button. In just a few seconds the device will be ready for use. You can make sure that the router is active at the bottom of the section. There should be the word "Connected".
Router security: quick setup
To avoid giving away free wifi to all neighbors, it is better to immediately put protection on it. The most secure encoding is WPA-PSK/WP2-PSK.
Activating it is very simple:
- section “Access Control” or “Security Setting”;
- mark next to the column with the desired name.
A prerequisite for a secure line is the presence of a cipher. You need to invent it, add it to the line and, preferably, remember or write it down. The cipher must contain at least 8 characters. It is better to use Latin letters mixed with numbers. When finished, be sure to restart the router. This way, all changes made will remain in the system.
Internet connection to the device
The final part of setting up a TP-Link router is to enable the laptop to receive a signal from the router. On the bar at the bottom of the screen, you need to find and select the network activation icon by clicking the model name from the proposed list. To activate it, you need to enter the password you created earlier. Now left-click on the “Enable” or “Save” button. To test the operation of the device, go online to any of the sites.
After that, you can synchronize any devices that support the Internet with Wi-Fi: set-top box, other gadgets.
How to recover a lost password?
It happens that after some time the password to access the router settings is forgotten. If this happens, it doesn't matter.
There are several solutions to the problem:
- You can restore all original settings using the Reset button on the device panel.
- Log into the web service from any connected device and see your forgotten password.
- Try standard login details admin/admin. Perhaps they haven't changed.
If you choose the first option, you will have to go through all the installation steps again
Brief summary
At the end of the instructions for connecting a TP-Link router, all that remains is to consider a few mistakes that beginners make when connecting a device:
- before starting the activation process, the Wi-Fi button located on the back of the case was not pressed;
- the username matches the name of the router model, which is why it is lost in the list;
- operator parameters are incorrectly specified;
- The wrong connector is selected for connecting the patch cord.
Everything is simple, nothing fancy. If you look closely, connecting a TP-Link router will take no more than 5-7 minutes. It is important to take your time and follow the instructions carefully.
Good afternoon.
In today's next article dedicated to setting up home Wi-Fi router, I would like to go with TP-Link (300M Wireless N Router TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND).
Quite a lot of questions are asked about TP-Link routers, although in general, the setup is not much different from many other routers of this type. And so, let's look step by step at what needs to be done so that both the Internet and local work for you. Wi-Fi network.
1. Connecting a router: features
There are several outputs on the back wall of the router; we are most interested in LAN1-LAN4 (they are yellow in the picture below) and INTRNET/WAN (blue).
So, using a cable (see picture below, white) we connect one of the LAN outputs of the router to the computer’s network card. Connect the cable from the Internet provider that enters your apartment from the entrance to the WAN output.
That's all. Yes, by the way, after turning on the device, you should notice the LEDs blinking + a local network should appear on the computer, without access to the Internet for now (we haven’t set it up yet).
Now you need go to settings router. To do this, in any browser, type in address bar: 192.168.1.1 .
Then enter the password and login: admin. In general, in order not to repeat myself, here is a detailed article about that, by the way, all the typical questions are discussed there.
2. Setting up the router
In our example we use the type PPPoE connections. Which type you choose depends on your provider; all information on logins and passwords, connection types, IP, DNS, etc. should be in the contract. We now include this information in the settings.
2.1. Setting up the Internet (PPPoE type)
In the left column, select the Network section, WAN tab. Three points are key here:
1) WAN Connection Type - indicate the type of connection. It will determine what data you will need to enter to connect to the network. In our case, PPPoE/Russia PPPoE.
2) Username, Password - enter your login and password to access the Internet via PPPoE.
3) Set the Connect Automatically mode - this will allow your router to automatically connect to the Internet. There are also manual connection modes (inconvenient).
That’s it, the Internet is configured, click the Save button.
2.2. Setting up a wireless Wi-Fi network
For settings wireless wifi network, go to the Wireless settings section, then open the Wireless Settings tab.
Here you also need to pay attention to three key parameters:
1) SSID - the name of your wireless network. You can enter any name, the one that will be convenient for you to search for later. The default is “tp-link”, you can leave it like that.
2) Region - choose Russia (or your own, if someone is reading the blog not from Russia). This setting is not found in all routers, by the way.
3) Check the box at the very bottom of the window, opposite Enable Wireless Router Radio , Enable SSID Broadcast (thus you enable Wi-Fi work networks).
Save the settings, the Wi-Fi network should start working. By the way, I recommend protecting it with a password. More on this below.
2.3. Enabling a password for a Wi-Fi network
To protect your network Wi-Fi password, go to the Wireless section, Wireless Security tab.
At the very bottom of the page there is an option to select the WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mode - select it. And then enter the password (PSK Password) that will be used every time you connect to your wireless network.
Then save the settings and reboot the router (you can simply turn off the power for 10-20 seconds).
Important! Some Internet providers register MAC address and your network card. Thus, if your MAC address changes, the Internet may become unavailable to you. When you change the network card or when installing a router, this address changes. There are two ways:
first- this (I will not repeat here, everything is described in detail in the article; TP-Link routers have a special section for cloning: Network->Mac Clone);
second- register your new MAC address from the provider (most likely a phone call to technical support will be enough).
That's all. Good luck!
Manufacturer of dispensing devices wireless internet TP Link produces a whole range of models from which you can choose devices according to your preferences and budget. Despite the fact that all models have their own distinctive features, the connection sequences and Internet settings for the TP Link router are very similar. Next, you will get acquainted with detailed step-by-step instructions for connecting and setting up parameters to obtain a stable Internet and Wi-Fi network.
Stages of work
First, let's make a list of procedures that you need to carry out:
- connect the device to personal computer or laptop;
- connect the internet cable;
- enter the provider settings;
- set up a wireless network.
You can read in detail below about how to install the router and configure it.
Connecting cables
Have you just taken your device out of the box and don't know where to start? Then use the tips from our article. First, let's look at all the available connectors and control buttons that you need to know. Regardless of the model, each TP Link has a standard set of interfaces. In the photo you can see back panel devices.
There is a connector for the mains power cable, a power button, 1 or 2 USB port for connecting a 3G/4G modem, a port for an Ethernet cable and 4 ports for connecting to stationary devices or laptops. Based on this, you can not only use a wireless network, but also use the device as a stationary modem, which increases the functionality of the Link router.
The front panel contains only indicators that are responsible for the status and performance of the router. Now let's move on to the connection.
First of all, connect the Internet cable to the Ethernet connector. Make sure your provider has already connected the Internet. To configure, you will in any case have to connect the device to your computer. To do this, connect the router to one of the yellow connectors using the cable that comes with the kit. Finally, turn on the TP Link using the power supply and the power button on the back of the case. Now you can customize it.
First actions
Before setting up the Tp Link router, you must open the interface through a browser. You can do this as follows:
- open any browser through which it is most convenient for you to work;
- then in the address bar enter the following IP: 192.168.0.1 and press Enter on the keyboard. If nothing happens, then look at the address on the back of the router;
- A window will open in front of you asking you to enter your login and password. By default, the combination admin/admin is set by the manufacturer;
- Ready! Now you have entered the TP Link router settings.
Entering correct data
We have come to the most important stage - setting up an Internet connection. On the left side of the page you will see a menu with all the sections.
We will need Network and Wireless. If you are an inexperienced user, then the remaining sections will not be useful to you.
Let's choose a connection type that will match your Internet provider. Select WAN Connection Type from the drop-down list. If necessary, you need to enter your username and password. The VPI and VCI values are also entered in the corresponding fields. It is worth noting that the login and password are those provided to you by the service provider. If you do not have such data, then select Dynamic IP.
After entering all the data, click on the SAVE or Save button at the bottom of the page. Next, the device will begin to reboot. If your Internet connection is stable, then proceed to setting up your Wi-Fi wireless network. If the modem does not work (no website opens in the browser except page 192.168.0.1), then try again. You may also need to update the firmware, which is downloaded from the manufacturer's official website. Since devices are often sold with outdated firmware, it may not work correctly. The device is updated through the System Tools section. Before you install new version Software, make sure it is compatible with your model.
The installed and configured TP Link should provide stable access to the Internet after a reboot. If so, go to the Wi-Fi settings.
Wireless connection
For a TP Link router, the wireless network is configured through the Wireless section. Let's look at this point in more detail:
- open the Wireless Settings subsection;
- in the first field, enter the name of the Wi-Fi point;
- then select the region you are in;
- in the Channel field, select a channel, then the settings for each channel are presented;
- After setting all the parameters, click the SAVE button at the bottom of the page.
The device will reboot again. Now turn on Wi-Fi module on a laptop or phone to check the functionality of the wireless network.
Wi-Fi password protection
To ensure that no one but you can access your Wi-Fi, you need to protect it with a password. The TP Link router protection is configured through the Wireless Security subsection:
- select WPA/WPA2 security type;
- enter a unique password of at least 8 characters in the PSK Password field;
- Click the SAVE button to apply the changes.
After the next reboot, your Internet will be protected from unauthorized users. Now you know how to configure almost any TP Link, and you can do it yourself.
The TP-Link TL-WR841N router is one of the most popular router models, which has proven itself to be the best and, as a result, is in consistently high demand among many users. In this article, we will look in detail at the procedure for connecting and setting up a router, including going into detail about configuring a wireless Wi-Fi network.
Brief specifications of TP-Link TL-WR841N
| Characteristic | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Type | Wi-Fi router |
| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b |
| Frequency range | 2400-2483.5 MHz |
| Max. wireless connection speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Antenna | 2 x 5 dBi |
| Wireless Signal Strength | 20 dBm |
| Wireless Security | WEP/WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK |
| Ports | 4xLAN 100 Mbit/s, 1xWAN 100 Mbit/s |
| Passing VPN traffic | PPTP, L2TP, IPSec (ESP Head) |
| DHCP server | There is |
| Dynamic DNS | DynDns, Comexe, NO-IP |
| Firewall | There is |
| NAT | There is |
| QoS (data prioritization) | WMM, Bandwidth Control |
| WDS Bridge | There is |
| Dimensions (WxLxH) | 192 x 130 x 33 mm |
How to connect a router
The router package includes:
- Router TL-WR841N;
- Power adapter;
- Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors;
- CD for quick setup;
- Management.
We unpack the box and proceed to installing and connecting the router. First, connect the device to power using the adapter and click on Power button on the rear panel (if the indicators on the router light up on their own after power is applied, then you do not need to press the button).
Next, use the included Ethernet cable to connect the router and computer. We plug one end of the cable into one of the four yellow LAN ports of the router, and the other into the connector of the PC’s network card. Then we connect the cable coming from the Internet provider or ADSL modem to the blue WAN connector of the router.
In principle, that’s all, now you can proceed directly to setting up the router, but first let’s make a reservation that along with it comes a CD with a utility that allows you to quick setup router in step-by-step mode. We will not consider this method, because the configuration option via the web interface is more preferable.
Basic setup of the TP-Link TL-WR841N router
Since the router will now be responsible for connecting to the Internet and distributing it, there is no need for the high-speed connection created earlier in Windows. At the same time, the connection via the local network connecting your computer and router needs to be configured. Let's go to Control Panel - Network and Sharing Center shared access- Change adapter settings. Click right click mouse over the active connection and select “Properties”.
On the “Network” tab, set the switches to “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain a DNS server address automatically.”
Also in position automatic settings We put a switch on the “Alternative configuration” tab. Save the changes with the “OK” button.
Now launch any browser and enter in the address bar http://tplinklogin.net/ or 192.168.0.1 . Then in the window that opens, enter the username and password - by default this is admin And admin.
The standard username and password are indicated on the label on the bottom of the router. Look at it and make sure once again that all login information for the TP-Link TL-WR841N configuration web interface has been entered correctly.
If everything is done correctly, you will be taken to the administration panel. Here we immediately go to the Internet settings.
Internet setup (WAN)
Select “Network” from the menu on the left (in the English interface – Network), and then the WAN section. In the “WAN Connection Type” drop-down list, select desired type connection to the provider.
The following options exist:
- Dynamic IP address;
- Static IP address;
- PPPoE;
- L2TP;
- PPTP.
There is no point in delving into the essence of all these types of connections. Information on which one to choose is provided by the provider. The Internet service provider also transfers authorization data to the client - username and password. If you suddenly forgot this data, you can look it up in the contract. The second option is to call the provider's support service.
So, we configure the WAN connection according to the following schemes:
- When choosing dynamic IP address no additional actions no need to produce;
- Option Static IP address requires entering the IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS. We remind you that all this data is provided by the service provider, i.e. your provider.
- Connection type PPPoE requires entering a username and password.
- When selecting a connection L2TP indicate the username, password and IP address/VPN server name.
- Connection type PPTP will also require you to enter your username, password and IP address/VPN server name.
After all the data has been entered, click the “Save” button. The Internet should work.
After setting up the Wi-Fi router TP-Link TL-WR841N there is no Internet access
If you have configured everything exactly according to the instructions, but as a result the Internet does not work, you need to do the following:
If none of the above steps help, the router may be faulty. To make sure the device is working, try connecting it with friends or acquaintances.
Wi-Fi setup
Providing opportunity wireless connection connection to the Internet is one of the most important functions of a router. Let's move on to the Wi-Fi settings for TP-Link TL-WR841N.
Go to the section Wireless Mode - Wireless Settings (Wireless – Wireless Settings). Set the name of our Wi-Fi network and select the region.
Below are network settings that may affect signal quality and coverage in certain situations. We will not focus on them, since this is a topic for a separate large conversation. Leave all settings at their default values and save your settings.
Now we need to protect our wireless network from unauthorized connections of third-party users. Select “Wireless Security” on the left.
Set the switch to the “WPA/WPA2 - Personal (recommended)” position. Next, select the version, encryption type and set a password. We save the changes made.
Setting a new administrator password
Standard username and password for accessing administrative settings make your TP-Link router TL-WR841N is very vulnerable, so it is better to change them immediately. Let's move along the path System Tools - Password (System Tools - Password). Here we enter the old and new authorization data (you can only change the password and leave the username as admin), and then click “Save”.
You can write down your password somewhere so you don’t forget it.
Perhaps this is the basic Wi-Fi setup TP-Link TL-WR841N router is completed. Of course, there are still a lot of different functions that can be useful to users. However, this will be a more subtle configuration that requires a separate article. We achieved the main goal - we set up the Internet and Wi-Fi.
For all settings to take effect, reboot the router. It can be done programmatically through section ( System Tools - Reboot) or physically by turning off the power. After loading, a Wi-Fi network with the specified name should appear, to connect to which you will need to enter a password. The Internet must work in both wired and wireless mode.
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