TP-Link TL-WR842ND User Manual

TL-WR842ND 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router
- 34 -
Figure 4-13 LAN
¾ MAC Address - The physical address of the Router, as seen from the LAN. The value can't
be changed.
¾ IP Address - Enter the IP address of your Router or reset it in dotted-decimal notation
(factory default: 192.168.0.1).
¾ Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally use
255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.
)
Note:
1) If you change the IP Address of LAN, you must use the new IP Address to log in the Router.
2) If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the IP Address pool of the DHCP
server will change accordingly at the same time，while the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will
not take effect until they are re-configured.
4.5.3 MAC Clone
Choose menu “Network → MAC Clone”, you can configure the MAC address of the WAN on
the screen below, Figure 4-14:
Figure 4-14 MAC Address Clone
Some ISPs require that you register the MAC Address of your adapter. Changes are rarely
needed here.
¾ 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 into
this field in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format (X is any hexadecimal digit).

TP-Link TL-WR842ND Specifications

General

Ethernet LAN	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n
VPN tunnels quantity	5
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type	Fast Ethernet
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)	300 Mbit/s
Rack mounting	No
Frequency range	2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
USB ports quantity	1
Supported network protocols	PPTP, L2TP, PPPoE, FTP
Security algorithms	128-bit WEP, 152-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Antennas quantity	2
Antenna connector type	RP-SMA
Antenna gain level (max)	5 dBi
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	4
Certification	CE, FCC, RoHS
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Product color	White
LED indicators	LAN, Link, Power, WAN

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	130 mm
Width	192 mm
Height	33 mm
Weight	- g

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Overview of the Router

Provides a summary of the TL-WR842ND router's capabilities and features.

1.3 Main Features

Lists the key functionalities and specifications of the wireless N router.

Chapter 2: Connecting the Router

2.1 System Requirements

Details the necessary hardware and software for router setup.

2.3 Connecting the Router

Step-by-step guide for physically connecting the router to the network.

Chapter 3: Quick Installation Guide

3.1 TCP/IP Configuration

Instructions for configuring PC TCP/IP settings for router access.

3.2 Quick Installation Guide

Walks through the initial router setup process using the web interface.

Chapter 4: Configuring the Router

4.1 Login

Process for accessing the router's web-based management interface.

4.5 Network

Configuration options for WAN, LAN, and MAC address settings.

4.6 Wireless

Settings for Wi-Fi radio, SSID, channel, mode, and security.

4.7 DHCP

Configuration of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server.

4.11 Security

Settings for firewall, VPN passthrough, advanced security, and management.

4.18 System Tools

Utility functions for firmware, defaults, backup, reboot, log, and statistics.

Appendix B: Configuring PCs

Install TCP/IP component

Guide to setting up TCP/IP on Windows PCs for router access.

Appendix C: Specifications

General

Technical details including standards, protocols, ports, and cabling types.

Wireless

Specifications for frequency band, radio data rate, modulation, and security.