TP Link Technologies WR843NV2 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Manual rev

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TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Rev: 2.0.0 1910011205
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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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiveris connected.•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference.2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation.Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. “To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.” 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. Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil. This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 4 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 4 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. Industry Canada Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel
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Safety Information  When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product; when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the product or the power adapter from the power source.  Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.  Avoid water and wet locations. This product can be used in the following countries: AT BG BY CA CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LT LV MT NL NO PL PT RO RU SE SK TR UA US
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Model No.: TL-WR843N Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives: Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2004/108/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC, Directives 2011/65/EU The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents EN 300 328 V1.8.1:2012-06EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2:2011 & EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1:2012 EN 55022:2010+AC:2011EN 55024:2010 EN 61000-3-2:2014EN 61000-3-3:2013EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013EN 50385:2002The product carries the CE Mark: Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2015
- I - CONTENTS Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1. Introduction ......................................................................................... 2 1.1 Overview of the Router ................................................................................................. 2 1.2 Conventions .................................................................................................................. 3 1.3 Main Features ............................................................................................................... 3 1.4 Panel Layout ................................................................................................................. 4 1.4.1 The Front Panel ................................................................................................ 4 1.4.2 The Rear Panel ................................................................................................. 5 Chapter 2. Connecting the Router ....................................................................... 6 2.1 System Requirements .................................................................................................. 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ........................................................................ 6 2.3 Connecting the Router .................................................................................................. 6 Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide ..................................................................... 9 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration .................................................................................................... 9 3.2 Quick Installation Guide .............................................................................................. 11 3.2.1 Configuration for Router Mode ....................................................................... 13 3.2.2 Configuration for Client Router Mode ............................................................. 17 Chapter 4. Configuring the Router .................................................................... 23 4.1 Login ........................................................................................................................... 23 4.2 Status .......................................................................................................................... 23 4.3 Quick Setup ................................................................................................................ 24 4.4 WPS ............................................................................................................................ 24 4.5 Working Mode ............................................................................................................. 27 4.6 Network ....................................................................................................................... 27 4.6.1 WAN ................................................................................................................ 28 4.6.2 MAC Clone ...................................................................................................... 37 4.6.3 LAN ................................................................................................................. 38 4.7 Wireless ...................................................................................................................... 39 4.7.1 Wireless Settings ............................................................................................ 39 4.7.2 Wireless Security ............................................................................................ 45 4.7.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ................................................................................... 48 4.7.4 Wireless Advanced ......................................................................................... 50
- II - 4.7.5 Wireless Statistics ........................................................................................... 52 4.8 DHCP .......................................................................................................................... 54 4.8.1 DHCP Settings ................................................................................................ 54 4.8.2 DHCP Client List ............................................................................................. 55 4.8.3 Address Reservation ...................................................................................... 55 4.9 Forwarding .................................................................................................................. 57 4.9.1 Virtual Servers ................................................................................................ 57 4.9.2 Port Triggering ................................................................................................ 59 4.9.3 DMZ ................................................................................................................ 60 4.9.4 UPnP ............................................................................................................... 61 4.10 Security ....................................................................................................................... 62 4.10.1 Basic Security ................................................................................................. 62 4.10.2 Advanced Security .......................................................................................... 63 4.10.3 Local Management ......................................................................................... 65 4.10.4 Remote Management ..................................................................................... 66 4.11 Parental Control .......................................................................................................... 67 4.12 Access Control ............................................................................................................ 69 4.12.1 Rule ................................................................................................................. 69 4.12.2 Host ................................................................................................................. 75 4.12.3 Target .............................................................................................................. 76 4.12.4 Schedule ......................................................................................................... 79 4.13 Advanced Routing ...................................................................................................... 80 4.13.1 Static Routing .................................................................................................. 81 4.13.2 System Routing Table ..................................................................................... 82 4.14 Bandwidth Control ...................................................................................................... 82 4.14.1 Control Settings .............................................................................................. 83 4.14.2 Rules List ........................................................................................................ 83 4.15 IP & MAC Binding ....................................................................................................... 84 4.15.1 Binding Settings .............................................................................................. 84 4.15.2 ARP List .......................................................................................................... 86 4.16 Dynamic DNS ............................................................................................................. 87 4.16.1 Comexe.cn DDNS........................................................................................... 87 4.16.2 Dyndns.org DDNS .......................................................................................... 88 4.16.3 No-ip.com DDNS ............................................................................................ 89 4.17 System Tools ............................................................................................................... 99
- III - 4.17.1 Time Settings .................................................................................................. 99 4.17.2 Diagnostic ..................................................................................................... 101 4.17.3 Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................ 102 4.17.4 Factory Defaults ............................................................................................ 103 4.17.5 Backup & Restore ......................................................................................... 104 4.17.6 Reboot ........................................................................................................... 104 4.17.7 Password ...................................................................................................... 105 4.17.8 System Log ................................................................................................... 105 4.17.9 Statistics ........................................................................................................ 107 Appendix A: FAQ .................................................................................................. 110 Appendix B: Configuring the PC ......................................................................... 115 Appendix C: Specifications ................................................................................. 119 Appendix D: Glossary .......................................................................................... 120
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 1 - Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client RouterPower Adapter for TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client RouterPassive PoE InjectorEthernet cableQuick Installation GuideResource CD for TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router, including:•This Guide•Other Helpful Information Note:Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 2 - Chapter 1. Introduction Overview of the Router The TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Powered by 2x2 MIMO technology, the 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance. The TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router provides up to 300Mbps wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. The incredible speed makes it ideal for handling multiple data streams at the same time, which ensures your network stable and smooth. The performance of this 802.11n wireless Router will give you the unexpected networking experience at speed much faster than 802.11g. It is also compatible with all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products. The TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router supports two working modes. The WISP Client Router mode allows the TL-WR843N to connect to the WISP and create a local area network via wireless connection. The Standard Wireless Router mode enables the TL-WR843N to work as a router for network sharing with high speed. With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2- PSK, WPA- PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router provides complete data privacy. The TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can establish restricted access policies for children or staff. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can manage and monitor the network in real time with the remote management function. Multiple Security Protections Incredible Speed Multiple Working Modes Flexible Access Control
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 3 - Since the Router is compatible with virtually all the major operating systems, it is very easy to manage. Quick Setup Wizard is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in this user guide. Before installing the Router, please look through this guide to know all the Router’s functions. Conventions The Router or TL-WR843N mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router without any explanation. Main Features Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps.One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 INTERNET port, supporting passive POE at AP ClientRouter mode.Four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX.Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security.Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internetaccess.Supports Client Router mode for WISP Connection.Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host.Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing.Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the InternetBuilt-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing.Supports Parental Control and Access Control.Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE.Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List).Supports Flow Statistics.Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.Simple Installation
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 4 - Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to right). Name Status Indication （Power） Off Power is off. On Power is on. (WLAN) Off The Wireless function is disabled. Flashing The Wireless function is enabled. (LAN 1-4) (WAN) Off There is no device linked to the corresponding port. On There is a device linked to the corresponding port but there is no activity. Flashing There is an active device linked to the corresponding port. (WAN) Green Connected to Internet. Orange Off-line. (WPS) Slow Flash A wireless device is connecting to the network by WPS function. This process will last in the first 2 minutes. On A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by WPS function. Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to the network by WPS function. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description  Note:After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 5 - 1.4.2 The Rear Panel Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right). ON/OFF: The switch for the power.POWER: The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use thepower adapter provided with this TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router.INTERNET: This INTERNET port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.4,3,2,1 (LAN): These ports (4,3,2,1) connect the Router to the local PC(s).ROUTER WISP: This switch is used to select working mode.WPS/RESET: This button is used for both WPS and Reset function. To use the WPS function,press it for less than five seconds; to use the RESET function, press it for more than fiveseconds.Used as RESET button:There are two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults: 1) Use the Factory Defaults function on System Tools → Factory Defaults page in theRouter's Web-based Utility.2) Use the WPS/RESET button: With the Router powered on, press and hold theWPS/RESET button (more than 5 seconds) until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash fromslow-flash. Then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to its factory defaultsettings.Used as WPS button:If you have client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this button to quickly establish a connection between the Router and client devices and automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network. Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 6 - Chapter 2. Connecting the Router System Requirements Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router isconnected directly to the Ethernet.)PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectorsTCP/IP protocol on each PCWeb browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple SafariInstallation Environment Requirements Place the Router in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating ventAvoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the RouterOperating Temperature: 0 ℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉ ) Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensingConnecting the Router To connect the Router, please follow the steps below: 1) Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place is usually at the center of yourwireless network. The place must accord with the Installation Environment Requirements.2) Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.After finishing the steps above, please choose the working mode you need and carry out the corresponding steps. There are two working mode supported by this router: WISP Client Router and Standard Wireless Router.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 7 - a) WISP Client Router ModeFigure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR843N in WISP Client Router mode 1. Connect the notebook/PC to the LAN port of TL-WR843N router with an Ethernet cable.2. Plug one end of the provided power adapter into the POWER jack of the router, and the otherend to a standard electrical wall socket.3. Press the ON/OFF button of the router.b) Standard Wireless Router ModeFigure 2-2 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR843N in Router mode 1. Connect the PC(s)/Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports on the Router.2. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the INTERNET port on the Router.3. Plug one end of the provided power adapter into the POWER jack of the router, and the otherend to a standard electrical wall socket.4. Press the ON/OFF button of the router.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 8 - Figure 2-3 Wall-mount Install Note: The diameter of the screw, 4mm<D<8mm, and the distance of two screws is 123mm. The screw that project from the wall need around 4mm based, and the length of the screw need to be at least 20mm to withstand the weight of the product.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 9 - Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. TCP/IP Configuration The default domain name of the TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router is http://tplinkwifi.net, the default IP address is 192.168.0.1, and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be changed as you desire. In this guide, we use all the default values for description. Connect the local PC to the LAN ports of the Router. And then you can configure the IP address for your PC in the following two ways. Configure the IP address manually1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC. If you need instructions as to how to do this,please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC".2) Configure the network parameters. The IP address is 192.168.0.xxx ("xxx" is any numberfrom 2 to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.0.1 (The Router'sdefault IP address)Obtain an IP address automatically1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC.If you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring thePC”.2) Then the built-in DHCP server will assign IP address for the PC.Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection between your PC and the Router. The following example is in Windows XP. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.0.1, and then press Enter. If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PCand the Router has been established well.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 10 - Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PCand the Router is failed.Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? Note:The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC's adapter should be lit. 2. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct? Note:If the Router's IP address is 192.168.0.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of 192.168.0.2 ~ 192.168.0.254.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 11 - 3. Is the default LAN IP of the Router correct? Note: If the LAN IP of the modem connected with your router is 192.168.0.x, the default LAN IP of the Router will automatically switch from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1 to avoid IP conflict. Therefore, in order to verify the network connection between your PC and the Router, you can open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter. Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client 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. 1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default addresshttp://tplinkwifi.net in the address field of the browser.Figure 3-3 Log in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the Figure 3-4. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. Figure 3-4 Login Windows  Note:If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that your Web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 12 - 2. After a successful login, you can click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your Router.Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Click Next, and then Working Mode page will appear. Tick Control the system mode bysoftware, as shown in Figure 3-6.Figure 3-6 Working Mode  Note:1) The Router supports two working modes for multi-user to access the Internet: Standard Wireless Router and WISP Client Router, you can either select working mode by software as shown aboveor select it by turn the work mode switch at the back panel of your router, as shown below.2) If you are unsure about which one to select, please refer to Working Mode Help page on the right.You can configure your device quickly by the following steps in different modes.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 13 - 3.2.1 Configuration for Router Mode When you choose Standard Wireless Router on Working Mode page as shown in Figure 3-6 , take the following steps: 1. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will appear as shown in Figure 3-7.Figure 3-7 WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports five popular ways Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPOE/Russian L2TP, L2TP/Russian L2TP and PPTP/Russian PPTP to connect to the Internet. It’s recommended that you make use of the Auto-Detect function. If you are sure of what kind of connection type your ISP provides, you can select the very type and click Next to continue configuring. 2. If you select Auto-Detect, the Router will automatically detect the connection type your ISPprovides. Make sure the cable is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection. Theappropriate configuration page will be displayed when an active Internet service is successfullydetected by the Router.1) If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown inFigure 3-8. MAC Clone is necessary for most users using Cable Modem. It's highlyrecommended to do this on the MAIN COMPUTER that was originally connected to yourCable Modem.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 14 - Figure 3-8 MAC Clone 2) If the connection type detected is PPPoE/Russian PPPoE, the next screen will appear asshown in Figure 3-9.Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - PPPoE 3) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure3-10.Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Static IP
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 15 - 4) If the connection type detected is L2TP/Russian L2TP, the next screen will appear asshown in Figure 3-11.Figure 3-11 Quick Setup – L2TP 5) If the connection type detected is PPTP/Russian PPTP, the next screen will appear asshown in Figure 3-12.Figure 3-12 Quick Setup – PPTP 3. Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-13.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 16 - Figure 3-13 Quick Setup – Wireless Wireless Radio - The wireless radio can only be enabled and disabled.Wireless Network Name - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same name of SSID(Service Set Identification) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network.Considering your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to be TP-LINK_XXXX(XXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of each Router’s MAC address). This valueis case-sensitive. For example, TEST is NOT the same as test.Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled,the wireless stations will be able to connect the Router without encryption. It isrecommended strongly that you choose one of following options to enable security.WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - Select WPA based on pre-shared passphrase.PSK Password - You can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters.For ASCII, the key can be made up of any numbers 0 to 9 and any letters A to Z, thelength should be between 8 and 63 characters.For Hexadecimal, the key can be made up of any numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F,the length should be between 8 and 64 characters.Please also note the key is case sensitive, this means that upper and lower case keyswill affect the outcome. It would also be a good idea to write down the key and allrelated wireless security settings.No Change - If you chose this option, wireless security configuration will not change!
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 17 - These settings are only for basic wireless parameters. For advanced settings, please refer to 4.7 Wireless. 4. Click the Next button. You will see the page as shown in Figure 3-14. Please click theReboot/Finish button to make your configuration take effect and finish the Quick Setup.Figure 3-14 Quick Setup – Finish 3.2.2 Configuration for WISP Client Router Mode When you choose WISP Client Router on Working Mode page in Figure 3-6 , take the following steps: 1. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will appear as shown in Figure 3-15.Figure 3-15 Quick Setup – WAN Connection Type
- 18 - TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User GuidThe router in WISP Client Router mode supports three popular ways to connect to the Internet. Please select the one compatible with your ISP. a) If you choose "Dynamic IP", the router will automatically receive the IP parameters from yourISP without needing to enter any parameters.b) If you choose "PPPoE/Russian PPPoE", you will see this page shown in Figure 3-16.Figure 3-16 PPPoE User Name and Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by yourISP. These fields are case-sensitive.Confirm Password - Enter again the Password provided by your ISP to ensure thepassword you entered is correct.c) If you Choose "Static IP", the Static IP settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-17.Figure 3-17 Static IP  Note:The IP parameters should have been provided by your ISP. IP Address - This is the WAN IP address as seen by external users on the Internet (includingyour ISP). Enter the IP address into the field.Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it is usually 255.255.255.0.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 19 - Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address into the box if required.Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the boxes if required.Secondary DNS - If your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into this field.d) If the connection type detected is L2TP/Russian L2TP, the next screen will appear as shownin Figure 3-18.Figure 3-18 Quick Setup – L2TP e) If the connection type detected is PPTP/Russian PPTP, the next screen will appear as shownin Figure 3-19.Figure 3-19 Quick Setup – PPTP 2. Click Next, and the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-20.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 20 - Figure 3-20 Quick Setup – Wireless SSID- The SSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a client. You can also use thesearch function to select the SSID to join.BSSID- The BSSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a client. You can also usethe search function to select the BSSID to join.Survey - Click this button, you can survey the AP which runs nearby.Key type- This option should be chosen according to the AP's security configuration. It isrecommended that the key type is the same as your AP's security type.WEP Index- This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP (ASCII) or WEP (HEX).Itindicates the index of the WEP key.Auth Type- This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP (ASCII) or WEP (HEX).Itindicates the authorization type of the Root AP.Password- If the AP your device is going to connect needs password, you need to fill thepassword in this blank.Click Survey button on the Wireless page as shown in Figure 3-20, and then AP List page will appear as shown in Figure 3-21. Find the SSID of the Access Point you want to access, and click Connect in the corresponding row. For example, the first item is selected. The target network’s SSID will be automatically filled into the corresponding box which is shown as the Figure 3-22.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 21 - Figure 3-21 AP List Figure 3-22 Quick Setup – Wireless  Note:If you know the SSID of the desired AP, you can also input it into the field "SSID" manually. Local SSID- Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID) must be assignedto all wireless devices in your network.Wireless Security Mode – Select one of the three options: No Security，Secure(WEP)，MostSecure(WPA/WPA2-PSK). WPA/WPA2-PSK is recommended.Wireless Password- Enter a unique and easy-to-remember password for your own wirelessnetwork.3. After you have completed the above, click Next, the Finish page will appear as below. Pleaseclick the Reboot/Finish button to make your configuration take effect and finish the QuickSetup.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 22 - Figure 3-23 Finish
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 23 - Chapter 4. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key functions and the configuration way. Login After your successful login, you will see the sixteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. On the right, there are the corresponding explanations and instructions. The detailed explanations for each Web page’s key function are listed below. Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. All information is read-only.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 24 - Figure 4-1 Router Status Quick Setup Please refer to 3.2 Quick Installation Guide. WPS This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function. a). Choose menu “WPS”, and you will see the next screen (shown in Figure 4-2 ).
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 25 - Figure 4-2 WPS WPS Status - Enable or disable the WPS function here.Current PIN - The current value of the Router's PIN is displayed here. The default PIN of theRouter can be found in the label attached on the router.Restore PIN - Restore the PIN of the Router to its default.Gen New PIN - Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the Router'sPIN. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN.Disable PIN of this device - You can disable the Router’s PIN manually here. If the routerreceives multiple failed attempts to authenticate an external registrar, this function will bedisabled automatically.Add Device - You can add a new device to the existing network manually by clicking thisbutton.b). To add a new device: If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and Router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.  Note:To build a successful connection by WPS, you should also do the corresponding configuration of the new device for WPS function meanwhile. I. Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. Step 1: Press the WPS/RESET button on the back panel of the Router for one second. You can also keep the default WPS Status as Enabled and click the Add Device button in Figure 4-2, then Choose “Press the button of the new device in two minutes” and click Connect. (Shown in the following figure)
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 26 - Figure 4-3 Add A New Device Step 2: Press and hold the WPS button of the client device directly. Step 3: The Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED flashes for two minutes during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process. Step 4: When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the Router. Step 5: Refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions. II. Enter the client device’s PIN on the RouterUse this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number. Step 1: Keep the default WPS Status as Enabled and click the Add Device button in Figure 4-2, then the following screen will appear. Figure 4-4 Add A New Device Step 2: Enter the PIN number from the client device in the field on the above WPS screen. Then click Connect button. Step 3: “Connect successfully” will appear on the screen of Figure 4-4, which means the client device has successfully connected to the Router. III. Enter the Router’s PIN on your client deviceUse this method if your client device asks for the Router’s PIN number. Step 1: On the client device, enter the PIN number listed on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. (It is also labeled on the bottom of the Router.) Step 2: The Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED flashes for two minutes during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process. Step 3: When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the Router. Step 4: Refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 27 -  Note:1) The WPS LED on the Router will light green for five minutes if the device has been successfullyadded to the network.2) The WPS function cannot be configured if the Wireless Function of the Router is disabled.Please make sure the Wireless Function is enabled before configuring the WPS.Working Mode The Router supports two working modes: Standard Wireless Router and WISP Client Router. Please select one you want. Click Save to save your choice, which is shown as Figure 4-5. Figure 4-5 Working Mode Control the system mode by software – Tick this item, you will see the two options of workingmode. You can also select it by turn the work mode switch at the back panel of your Router.Standard Wireless Router - In this mode, the device enables multi-users to share Internet viaADSL/Cable Modem. The wireless port share the same IP to ISP through Ethernet WAN port.The Wireless port acts the same as a LAN port while at Router mode.WISP Client Router - In this mode, the device enables multi-users to share Internet from WISP.The LAN port devices share the same IP from WISP through Wireless port. While connectingto WISP, the Wireless port works as a WAN port at Client Router mode. The Ethernet port actsas a LAN port.Network Figure 4-6 the Network menu
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 28 - There are three submenus under the Network menu (shown in Figure 4-6): WAN, MAC Clone and LAN. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. 4.6.1 WAN Choose menu “Network → WAN”, you can configure the IP parameters of the WAN on the screen below. 1. If your ISP provides the DHCP service, please choose Dynamic IP type, and the Router willautomatically get IP parameters from your ISP. You can see the page as follows (Figure 4-7):Figure 4-7 WAN – Dynamic IP This page displays the WAN IP parameters assigned dynamically by your ISP, including IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, etc. Click the Renew button to renew the IP parameters from your ISP. Click the Release button to release the IP parameters. MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networksis 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless requiredby your ISP.Use These DNS Servers - If your ISP gives you one or two DNS addresses, select Use TheseDNS Servers and enter the primary and secondary addresses into the correct fields.Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned dynamically from your ISP. Note:If you find error when you go to a website after entering the DNS addresses, it is likely thatyour DNS servers are set up improperly. You should contact your ISP to get DNS server
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 29 - addresses. Host Name - This option specifies the Host Name of the Router.Get IP with Unicast DHCP - A few ISPs' DHCP servers do not support the broadcastapplications. If you cannot get the IP Address normally, you can choose this option. (It is rarelyrequired.)Click the Save button to save your settings. 2. If your ISP provides a static or fixed IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS setting,select Static IP. The Static IP settings page will appear, shown in Figure 4-8.Figure 4-8 WAN - Static IP 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, usuallyis 255.255.255.0.Default Gateway - (Optional) Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notationprovided by your ISP.MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networksis 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless requiredby your ISP.Primary/Secondary DNS - (Optional) Enter one or two DNS addresses in dotted-decimalnotation provided by your ISP.Click the Save button to save your settings.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 30 - 3. If your ISP provides a PPPoE connection, select PPPoE/Russia PPPoE option. Then shouldenter the following parameters (Figure 4-9):Figure 4-9 WAN - PPPoE User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Thesefields are case-sensitive.Secondary Connection - It’s available only for PPPoE Connection. If your ISP provides anextra Connection type such as Dynamic/Static IP to connect to a local area network, then youcan check the radio button of Dynamic/Static IP to activate this secondary connection.Disabled - The Secondary Connection is disabled by default, so there is PPPoEconnection only. This is recommended.Dynamic IP - You can check this radio button to use Dynamic IP as the secondaryconnection to connect to the local area network provided by ISP.Static IP - You can check this radio button to use Static IP as the secondary connectionto connect to the local area network provided by ISP.Connect on Demand - In this mode, the Internet connection can be terminated automaticallyafter a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-established when you attempt toaccess the Internet again. If you want your Internet connection keeps active all the time, pleaseenter “0” in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to haveelapsed before your Internet access disconnects.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 31 - Connect Automatically - The connection can be re-established automatically when it wasdown.Time-based Connecting - The connection will only be established in the period from the starttime to the end time (both are in HH:MM format). Note:Only when you have configured the system time on “System Tools → Time settings” page,will the Time-based Connecting function take effect.Connect Manually - You can click the Connect/Disconnect button to connect/disconnectimmediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on Demandmode. The Internet connection can be disconnected automatically after a specified inactivityperiod and re-established when you attempt to access the Internet again.Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnectimmediately.Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you specify a time to Max Idle Time because some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background. If you want to do some advanced configurations, please click the Advanced button, and the page shown in Figure 4-10 will then appear: Figure 4-10 PPPoE Advanced Settings MTU Size - The default MTU size is “1480” bytes, which is usually fine. It is not recommendedthat 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
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 32 - be configured unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work. ISP Specified IP Address - If your ISP does not automatically assign IP addresses to theRouter during login, please click “Use IP address specified by ISP” check box and enter theIP address provided by your ISP in dotted-decimal notation.Detect Online Interval - The Router will detect Access Concentrator online at every interval.The default value is “0”. You can input the value between “0” and “120”. The value “0” meansno detect.Primary DNS/Secondary DNS - If your ISP does not automatically assign DNS addresses tothe Router during login, please click “Use the following DNS servers” check box and enterthe IP address in dotted-decimal notation of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondaryDNS server address is available, enter it as well.Click the Save button to save your settings. 4. If your ISP provides BigPond Cable (or Heart Beat Signal) connection, please select BigPondCable. And you should enter the following parameters (Figure 4-11):Figure 4-11 User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Thesefields are case-sensitive.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 33 - Auth Server - Enter the authenticating server IP address or host name.Auth Domain - Type in the domain suffix server name based on your location.e.g.NSW / ACT - nsw.bigpond.net.auVIC / TAS / WA / SA / NT - vic.bigpond.net.auQLD - qld.bigpond.net.auMTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networksis 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless requiredby your ISP.Connect on Demand - In this mode, the Internet connection can be terminated automaticallyafter a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-established when you attempt toaccess the Internet again. If you want your Internet connection keeps active all the time, pleaseenter “0” in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to haveelapsed before your Internet access disconnects.Connect Automatically - The connection can be re-established automatically when it wasdown.Connect Manually - You can click the Connect/Disconnect button to connect/disconnectimmediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on Demandmode. The Internet connection can be disconnected automatically after a specified inactivityperiod and re-established when you attempt to access the Internet again.Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnectimmediately.Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you specify a time to Max Idle Time because some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background. Click the Save button to save your settings. 5. If your ISP provides L2TP connection, please select L2TP/Russia L2TP option. And youshould enter the following parameters (Figure 4-12):
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 34 - Figure 4-12 User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Thesefields are case-sensitive.Dynamic IP/ Static IP - Choose either as you are given by your ISP. Click the Connect buttonto connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately.Server IP Address/Name - Enter the Server IP Address/Name provided by your ISP. It can beIP address or Domain Name.Connect on Demand - You can configure the Router to disconnect from your Internetconnection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connectionhas been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router toautomatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, check the radio button. If you want your Internetconnection to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enterthe number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.Connect Automatically - Connect automatically after the Router is disconnected. To use this
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 35 - option, check the radio button. Connect Manually - You can configure the Router to make it connect or disconnect manually.After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the Router will disconnect from yourInternet connection, and you will not be able to re-establish your connection automatically assoon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, check the radio button. Ifyou want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Timefield. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes that you wish to have the Internet connectinglast unless a new link is requested.Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max Idle Time, because some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background. Click the Save button to save your settings. 6. If your ISP provides PPTP connection, please select PPTP/Russia PPTP option. And youshould enter the following parameters (Figure 4-13):
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 36 - Figure 4-13 PPTP Settings User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Thesefields are case-sensitive.Dynamic IP/ Static IP - Choose either as you are given by your ISP and enter the ISP’s IPaddress or the domain name.If you choose static IP and enter the domain name, you should also enter the DNS assignedby your ISP. And click the Save button.Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnectimmediately.Connect on Demand - You can configure the Router to disconnect from your Internetconnection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connectionhas been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router toautomatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, check the radio button. If you want your Internetconnection to remain active at all times, enter “0” in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 37 - the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. Connect Automatically - Connect automatically after the Router is disconnected. To use thisoption, check the radio button.Connect Manually - You can configure the Router to make it connect or disconnect manually.After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the Router will disconnect from yourInternet connection, and you will not be able to re-establish your connection automatically assoon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, click the radio button. Ifyou want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Timefield. Otherwise, enter the number in minutes that you wish to have the Internet connectinglast unless a new link is requested.Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max Idle Time because some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background. Click the Save button to save your settings.  Note:If you don't know how to choose the appropriate connection type, click the Detect button to allow the Router to automatically search your Internet connection for servers and protocols. The connection type will be reported when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the Router. This report is for your reference only. To make sure the connection type your ISP provides, please refer to the ISP. The various types of Internet connections that the Router can detect are as follows: PPPoE - Connections which use PPPoE that requires a user name and password.Dynamic IP - Connections which use dynamic IP address assignment.Static IP - Connections which use static IP address assignment.The Router can not detect PPTP/L2TP/BigPond connections with your ISP. If your ISP uses one of these protocols, then you must configure your connection manually. 4.6.2 MAC Clone Choose menu “Network → MAC Clone”, you can configure the MAC address of the WAN on the screen below, Figure 4-14:
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 38 - Figure 4-14 MAC Address Clone Some ISPs require that you register the MAC Address of your adapter. Changes are rarely needed here. WAN MAC Address - This field displays the current MAC address of the WAN port. If yourISP requires you to register the MAC address, please enter the correct MAC address into thisfield in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format (X is any hexadecimal digit).Your PC's MAC Address - This field displays the MAC address of the PC that is managingthe Router. If the MAC address is required, you can click the Clone MAC Address To buttonand this MAC address will fill in the WAN MAC Address field.Click Restore Factory MAC to restore the MAC address of WAN port to the factory default value. Click the Save button to save your settings.  Note:Only the PC on your LAN can use the MAC Address Clone function. 4.6.3 LAN Choose menu “Network → LAN”, you can configure the IP parameters of the LAN on the screen as below. Figure 4-15 LAN MAC Address - The physical address of the Router, as seen from the LAN. The value can'tbe changed.IP Address - Enter the IP address of your Router or reset it in dotted-decimal notation(factory default: 192.168.0.1).Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally use255.255.255.0 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 DHCPserver will change accordingly at the same time，while the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 39 - not take effect until they are re-configured. Wireless Figure 4-16 Wireless menu There are five submenus under the Wireless menu (shown in Figure 4-16): Wireless Settings, Wireless Security, Wireless MAC Filtering, Wireless Advanced and Wireless Statistics. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. 4.7.1 Wireless Settings Choose menu “Wireless → Wireless Settings”, you can configure the basic settings for the wireless network on this page. 4.7.1.1. Wireless Settings on Router Mode If you select Standard Wireless Router mode in Figure 4-5, the Wireless Settings page will display as Figure 4-17.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 40 - Figure 4-17 Wireless Settings Wireless Network Name (also called the SSID) - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. Thesame name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be assigned to all wireless devices inyour network. Considering your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of each Router’s MACaddress). This value is case-sensitive. For example, TEST is NOT the same as test.Mode - Select the desired mode. The default setting is 11bgn mixed.11bg mixed - Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients.11bgn mixed - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n wireless clients.It is strongly recommended that you set the Mode to 802.11b&g&n, and all of 802.11b,802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the Router.Channel width - Select the channel width from the pull-down list. The default setting is Auto,which can automatically adjust the channel width for your clients. Note:If 11b only, 11g only, or 11bg mixed is selected in the Mode field, the Channel Widthselecting field will turn grey and the value will become 20MHz, which is unable to be changed.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 41 - Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default channelis set to 6. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interferenceproblems with another nearby access point.Enable Wireless Router Radio - The wireless radio of the Router can be enabled or disabledto allow wireless stations access. If enabled, the wireless stations will be able to access theRouter. Otherwise, wireless stations will not be able to access the Router.Enable SSID Broadcast - If you select the Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the wirelessrouter will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.Enable WDS Bridging - You can select this to enable WDS Bridging, with this function, theRouter can bridge two or more WLANs. NOTE: If this checkbox is selected, you had bettermake 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.BSSID (to be bridged) - The BSSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as aclient. You can also use the survey function to select the BSSID to join.Survey - Click this button, you can survey the AP which runs nearby.WDS Mode – WDS1 3-address corresponds to frame format, WDS2 corresponds to 4-address frame format.Key type - This option should be chosen according to the AP's security configuration. Itis recommended that the security type is the same as your AP's security type.WEP Index - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP (ASCII) or WEP (HEX).It indicates the index of the WEP key.Auth Type - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP (ASCII) or WEP (HEX).Itindicates the authorization type of the Root AP.Password - If the AP your Router is going to connect needs password, you need to fillthe password in this blank.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 42 - Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page.  Note:1) The operating distance or range of your wireless connection varies significantly based on thephysical placement of the Router. For best results, place your Router.Near the center of the area in which your wireless stations will operate.In an elevated location such as a high shelf.Away from the potential sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and cordlessphones.With the Antenna in the upright position.Away from large metal surfaces.2) Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inabilityto wirelessly connect to the Router.4.7.1.2. Wireless Settings on WISP Client Router Mode If you select WISP Client Router mode in Figure 4-5, the Wireless Settings page will display as Figure 4-18.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 43 - Figure 4-18 Wireless Settings SSID - The SSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a client. You can also use thesearch function to select the SSID to join.BSSID - The BSSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a client. You can also usethe search function to select the BSSID to join.Survey - Click this button, you can search the AP which runs nearby.Key type - This option should be chosen according to the AP's security configuration. It isrecommended that the security type is the same as your AP's security type.WEP Index - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP (ASCII) or WEP (HEX). Itindicates the index of the WEP key.Auth type - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP (ASCII) or WEP (HEX).Itindicates the authorization type of the Root AP.Password - If the AP your Router is going to connect needs password, you need to fill thepassword in this blank.Local SSID - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID) must be assignedto all wireless devices in your network.Enable Wireless Router Radio - The wireless radio of the Router can be enabled or disabledto allow wireless stations access. If enabled, the wireless stations will be able to access the
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 44 - Router. Otherwise, wireless stations will not be able to access the Router and you cannot access to the WISP. Enable SSID Broadcast - If you select the Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the wirelessrouter will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.Disable Local Wireless Access - If you select the Disable Local Wireless Access checkbox,the wireless router will disable local wireless access; other stations will not be able to accessthe Router by wireless.Click Survey button on the Wireless page shown as Figure 4-18, and then AP List page will appear, as shown in Figure 4-19. Find the SSID of the Access Point you want to access, and click Connect in the corresponding row. For example, the desired item is selected. The target network’s SSID will be automatically filled into the corresponding box which is shown as the Figure 4-20. Figure 4-19 AP List Figure 4-20
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 45 -  Note:If you know the SSID of the desired AP, you can also input it into the field "Wireless Name of WISP Station" manually. Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page.  Note:1) The operating distance or range of your wireless connection varies significantly based on thephysical placement of the Router. For best results, place your Router.Near the center of the area in which your wireless stations will operate.In an elevated location such as a high shelf.Away from the potential sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and cordlessphones.With the Antenna in the upright position.Away from large metal surfaces.2) Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inabilityto wirelessly connect to the Router.4.7.2 Wireless Security Choose menu “Wireless → Wireless Security”, you can configure the security settings of your wireless network. There are five wireless security modes supported by the Router: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2), WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key), WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key).
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 46 - Figure 4-21 Wireless Security Disable Security - If you do not want to use wireless security, check this radio button. But it’sstrongly recommended to choose one of the following modes to enable security.WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK – Personal (Recommended) - It’s the WPA/WPA2 authenticationtype based on pre-shared passphrase.•Version - you can choose the version of the WPA-PSK security on the drop-down list. Thedefault setting is Automatic, which can select WPA-PSK (Pre-shared key of WPA) orWPA2-PSK (Pre-shared key of WPA) automatically based on the wireless station'scapability and request.•Encryption - When WPA-PSK or WPA is set as the Authentication Type, you can selecteither Automatic, or TKIP or AES as Encryption. Note:If you check the WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK – Personal (Recommended) radio button andchoose TKIP encryption, you will find a notice in red as shown in Figure 4-22.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 47 - Figure 4-22 •PSK Password - You can enter ASCII characters between 8 and 63 characters or 8 to 64Hexadecimal characters.•Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The valueshould be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update.WPA /WPA2 – Enterprise - It’s based on Radius Server.•Version - you can choose the version of the WPA security on the drop-down list. The defaultsetting is Automatic, which can select WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) or WPA2 (WPAversion 2) automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.•Encryption - You can select either Automatic, or TKIP or AES. Note:If you check the WPA /WPA2 – Enterprise radio button and choose TKIP encryption, youwill find a notice in red as shown in Figure 4-23.Figure 4-23 •Radius Server IP - Enter the IP address of the Radius server.•Radius Port - Enter the port number of the Radius server.•Radius Password - Enter the password for the Radius server.•Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The valueshould be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update.WEP - It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard. If you check this radio button, you will find anotice in red as show in Figure 4-24.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 48 - Figure 4-24 •Type - you can choose the type for the WEP security on the drop-down list. The defaultsetting is Automatic, which can select Shared Key or Open System authentication typeautomatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.•WEP Key Format - Hexadecimal and ASCII formats are provided here. Hexadecimalformat stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length.ASCII format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length.•WEP Key - Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP keythat you create. Make sure these values are identical on all wireless stations in yournetwork.•Key Type - You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit, or 152-bit.) for encryption."Disabled" means this WEP key entry is invalid.64-bit - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key isnot promoted) or 5 ASCII characters.128-bit - You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key isnot promoted) or 13 ASCII characters.152-bit - You can enter 32 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key isnot promoted) or 16 ASCII characters. Note:If you do not set the key, the wireless security function is still disabled even if you haveselected Shared Key as Authentication Type.Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page. 4.7.3 Wireless MAC Filtering Choose menu “Wireless → MAC Filtering”, you can control the wireless access by configuring the Wireless MAC Filtering function, shown in Figure 4-25.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 49 - Figure 4-25 Wireless MAC Filtering To filter wireless users by MAC Address, click Enable. The default setting is Disabled. MAC Address - The wireless station's MAC address that you want to filter.Status - The status of this entry, either Enabled or Disabled.Description - A simple description of the wireless station.To Add a Wireless MAC Address filtering entry, click the Add New… button. The "Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry" page will appear, shown in Figure 4-26: Figure 4-26 Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry To add or modify a MAC Address Filtering entry, follow these instructions: 1. Enter the appropriate MAC Address into the MAC Address field. The format of the MACAddress is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit). For example: 00-0A-EB-B0-00-0B.2. Give a simple description for the wireless station in the Description field. For example:Wireless station A.3. Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status drop-down list.4. Click the Save button to save this entry.To modify or delete an existing entry: 1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 50 - 2. Modify the information.3. Click the Save button.Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled Click the Disable All button to make all entries disabled. Click the Delete All button to delete all entries. Click the Next button to go to the next page. Click the Previous button to return to the previous page. For example: If you desire that the wireless station A with MAC address 00-0A-EB-B0-00-0B and the wireless station B with MAC address 00-0A-EB-00-07-5F are able to access the Router, but all the other wireless stations cannot access the Router, you can configure the Wireless MAC Address Filtering list by following these steps: 1. Click the Enable button to enable this function.2. Select the radio button “Allow the stations specified by any enabled entries in the list to access”for Filtering Rules.3. Delete all or disable all entries if there are any entries already.4. Click the Add New... button.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 station A/B in the Description field.3) Select Enabled in the Status drop-down list.4) Click the Save button.5) Click the Back button.The filtering rules that configured should be similar to the following list: 4.7.4 Wireless Advanced Choose menu “Wireless → Wireless Advanced”, you can configure the advanced settings of your wireless network.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 51 - Figure 4-27 Wireless Advanced Transmit Power - Here you can specify the transmit power of Router. You can select High,Middle or Low which you would like. High is the default setting and is recommended.Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 40-1000 milliseconds for Beacon Interval here. Thebeacons are the packets sent by the Router to synchronize a wireless network. BeaconInterval value determines the time interval of the beacons. The default value is 100.RTS Threshold - Here you can specify the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold. If the packetis larger than the specified RTS Threshold size, the Router will send RTS frames to aparticular receiving station and negotiate the sending of a data frame. The default value is2346. Fragmentation Threshold - This value is the maximum size determining whether packetswill be fragmented. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor networkperformance because of excessive packets. 2346 is the default setting and is recommended.DTIM Interval - This value determines the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message(DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening tobroadcast and multicast messages. When the Router has buffered broadcast or multicastmessages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. You canspecify the value between 1-255 Beacon Intervals. The default value is 1, which indicates theDTIM Interval is the same as Beacon Interval.Enable WMM - WMM function can guarantee the packets with high-priority messages beingtransmitted preferentially. It is strongly recommended.Enable Short GI - This function is recommended for it will increase the data capacity byreducing the guard interval time.Enabled AP Isolation - This function can isolate wireless stations on your network from eachother. Wireless devices will be able to communicate with the Router but not with each other.To use this function, check this box. AP Isolation is disabled by default.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 52 -  Note:If you are not familiar with the setting items in this page, it's strongly recommended to keep the provided default values; otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance. 4.7.5 Wireless Statistics Choose menu “Wireless → Wireless Statistics”, you can see the MAC Address, Current Status, Received Packets and Sent Packets for each connected wireless station. Figure 4-28 Wireless Statistics MAC Address - The connected wireless station's MAC address.Current Status - The connected wireless station's running status, one of STA-AUTH/ STA-ASSOC/ STA-JOINED/ WPA/ WPA-PSK/ WPA2/ WPA2-PSK/ AP-UP/ AP-DOWN/ Disconnected.Received Packets - Packets received by the station.Sent Packets - Packets sent by the station.Configure - The button is used for loading the item to the Wireless MAC Filtering list.•Deny - if the Wireless MAC Filtering function enable, deny the station to access.•Allow - if the Wireless MAC Filtering function enable, allow the station to access.You cannot change any of the values on this page. To update this page and to show the current connected wireless stations, click on the Refresh button. If the numbers of connected wireless stations go beyond one page, click the Next button to go to the next page and click the Previous button to return the previous page.  Note:This page will be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds. Guest Network
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 53 - There are two submenus under the Guest Network menu : Wireless Settings. Click either of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding functions. 4.8.1 Wireless Settings Choose menu “Guest Network → Wireless Settings”, you can configure the Guest Network Wireless Settings on the page as shown in Figure 4-44. Allow Guest To Access My Local Network - If enabled, guests can communicate with hosts.Enable Guest Network Bandwidth Control - If enabled, the Guest Network BandwidthControl rules will take effect.Egress Bandwidth For Guest Network - The upload speed through the WAN port for GuestNetwork.Ingress Bandwidth For Guest Network - The download speed through the WAN port forGuest Network.Guest Network (2.4G/5G) - Enabled or disable the Guest Network function here.Network Name - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID) must beassigned to all wireless devices in your Guest Network.Wireless Security - You can configure the security of Guest Network here.Access Time - During this time the wireless stations could accessing the AP. Note:
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 54 - The range of bandwidth for Guest Network is calculated according to the setting of Bandwidth Control on the page “Bandwidth Control->Control Settings”. DHCP Figure 4-29 The DHCP menu There are three submenus under the DHCP menu (shown in Figure 4-29): DHCP Settings, DHCP Client List and Address Reservation. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. 4.9.1 DHCP Settings Choose menu “DHCP → DHCP Settings”, you can configure the DHCP Server on the page as shown in Figure 4-30.The Router is set up by default as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the PC(s) that are connected to the Router on the LAN. Figure 4-30 DHCP Settings DHCP Server - Enable or Disable the DHCP server. If you disable the Server, you must haveanother DHCP server within your network or else you must configure the computer manually.Start IP Address - Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to start with when assigningIP addresses. 192.168.0.100 is the default start address.End IP Address - Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to end with when assigning IPaddresses. 192.168.0.199 is the default end address.Address Lease Time - The Address Lease Time is the amount of time a network user willbe allowed connection to the Router with their current dynamic IP Address. Enter the amount
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 55 - of time in minutes and the user will be "leased" this dynamic IP Address. After the time is up, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The range of the time is 1 ~ 2880 minutes. The default value is 120 minutes. Default Gateway - (Optional.) It is suggested to input the IP address of the LAN port of theRouter. The default value is 192.168.0.1.Default Domain - (Optional.) Input the domain name of your network.Primary DNS - (Optional.) Input the DNS IP address provided by your ISP or consult yourISP.Secondary DNS - (Optional.) Input the IP address of another DNS server if your ISP providestwo 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". 4.9.2 DHCP Client List Choose menu “DHCP → DHCP Client List”, you can view the information about the clients attached to the Router in the screen as shown in Figure 4-31. Figure 4-31 DHCP Clients List Client Name - The name of the DHCP clientMAC Address - The MAC address of the DHCP clientAssigned IP - The IP address that the Router has allocated to the DHCP clientLease Time - The time of the DHCP client leased. After the dynamic IP address has expired,a new dynamic IP address will be automatically assigned to the user.You cannot change any of the values on this page. To update this page and to show the current attached devices, click the Refresh button. 4.9.3 Address Reservation Choose menu “DHCP → Address Reservation”, you can view and add a reserved address for clients via the next screen (shown in Figure 4-32).When you specify a reserved IP address for a PC on the LAN, that PC will always receive the same IP address each time when it accesses the DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to the servers that require permanent IP
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 56 - settings. Figure 4-32 Address Reservation MAC Address - The MAC address of the PC for which you want to reserve an IP address.Reserved IP Address - The IP address reserved for the PC by the Router.Status - The status of this entry, either Enabled or Disabled.To Reserve an IP address: 1. Click the Add New… button. Then Figure 4-33 will pop up.2. Enter the MAC address (in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format.) and IP address (in dotted-decimalnotation) of the computer for which you want to reserve an IP address.3. Click the Save button.Figure 4-33 Add or Modify an Address Reservation Entry To modify or delete an existing entry: 1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete.2. Modify the information.3. Click the Save button.Click the Enable/Disable All button to make all entries enabled/disabled Click the Delete All button to delete all entries. Click the Next button to go to the next page and Click the Previous button to return the previous page.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 57 - Forwarding Figure 4-34 The Forwarding menu There are four submenus under the Forwarding menu (shown in Figure 4-34): Virtual Servers, Port Triggering, DMZ and UPnP. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. 4.10.1 Virtual Servers Choose menu “Forwarding → Virtual Servers”, you can view and add virtual servers in the screen as shown in Figure 4-35. Virtual servers can be used for setting up public services on your LAN, such as DNS, Email and FTP. A virtual server is defined as a service port, and all requests from the Internet to this service port will be redirected to the computer specified by the server IP. Any PC that was used for a virtual server must have a static or reserved IP Address because its IP Address may be changed when using the DHCP function. Figure 4-35 Virtual Servers Service Port - The numbers of External Ports. You can type a service port or a range ofservice ports (in XXX – YYY format, XXX is the start port number, YYY is the end port number).Internal Port - The Internal Service Port number of the PC running the service application.You can leave it blank if the Internal Port is the same as the Service Port, or enter a specificport number when Service Port is a single one.IP Address - The IP Address of the PC providing the service application.Protocol - The protocol used for this application, either TCP, UDP, or All (all protocolssupported by the Router).Status - The status of this entry, either Enabled or Disabled.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 58 - To set up a virtual server entry: 1. Click the Add New… button, the next screen will pop-up as shown in Figure 4-36.2. Select the service port you want to use from the Common Service Port list. If the CommonService Port list does not have the service that you want to use, type the service port numberor service port range in the Service Port box.3. Type the IP Address of the computer in the IP Address box.4. Select the protocol used for this application, either TCP, UDP, or All.5. Select the Enable to enable the virtual server.6. Click the Save button.Figure 4-36 Add or Modify a Virtual Server Entry  Note:If your computer or server has more than one type of available service, please select another service, and enter the same IP Address for that computer or server. To modify or delete an existing entry: 1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete.2. Modify the information.3. Click the Save button.Click the Enable/Disable All button to make all entries enabled/disabled. Click the Delete All button to delete all entries. Click the Next button to go to the next page and click the Previous button to return the previous page.  Note:If you set the service port of the virtual server as 80, you must set the Web management port on “Security → Remote Management” page to be any other value except 80 such as 8080. Otherwise there will be a conflict to disable the virtual server.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 59 - 4.10.2 Port Triggering Choose menu “Forwarding → Port Triggering”, you can view and add port triggering in the screen as shown in Figure 4-37. Some applications require multiple connections, like Internet games, video conferencing, Internet calling and so on. These applications cannot work with a pure NAT Router. Port Triggering is used for some of these applications that can work with an NAT Router. Figure 4-37 Port Triggering Once the Router is configured, the operation is as follows: 1. A local host makes an outgoing connection using a destination port number defined in theTrigger Port field.2. The Router records this connection, opens the incoming port or ports associated with this entryin the Port Triggering table, and associates them with the local host.3. When necessary, the external host will be able to connect to the local host using one of theports defined in the Incoming Ports field.Trigger Port - The port for outgoing traffic. An outgoing connection using this port will triggerthis rule.Trigger Protocol - The protocol used for Trigger Ports, either TCP, UDP, or All (all protocolssupported by the Router).Incoming Ports - The port or port range used by the remote system when it responds to theoutgoing request. A response using one of these ports will be forwarded to the PC thattriggered this rule. You can input at most 5 groups of ports (or port sections). Every group ofports must be set apart with ",". For example, 2000-2038, 2050-2051, 2085, 3010-3030.Incoming Protocol - The protocol used for Incoming Ports Range, either TCP or UDP, orALL (all protocols supported by the Router).Status - The status of this entry, either Enabled or Disabled.To add a new rule, follow the steps below. 1. Click the Add New… button, the next screen will pop-up as shown in Figure 4-38.2. Select a common application from the Common Applications drop-down list, then theTrigger Port field and the Incoming Ports field will be automatically filled. If the CommonApplications do not have the application you need, enter the Trigger Port and the IncomingPorts manually.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 60 - 3. Select the protocol used for Trigger Port from the Trigger Protocol drop-down list, either TCP,UDP, or All.4. Select the protocol used for Incoming Ports from the Incoming Protocol drop-down list,either TCP or UDP, or All.5. Select Enable in Status field.6. Click the Save button to save the new rule.Figure 4-38 Add or Modify a Port Triggering Entry To modify or delete an existing entry: 1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete.2. Modify the information.3. Click the Save button.Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled Click the Disable All button to make all entries disabled. Click the Delete All button to delete all entries  Note:1) When the trigger connection is released, the corresponding opening ports will be closed.2) Each rule is allowed to be used only by one host on LAN synchronously. The trigger connectionof other hosts on LAN will be refused.3) Incoming Ports cannot overlap each other.4.10.3 DMZ Choose menu “Forwarding → DMZ”, you can view and configure DMZ host in the screen as shown in Figure 4-39. The DMZ host feature allows one local host to be exposed to the Internet for a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. DMZ host forwards all the ports at the same time. Any PC whose port is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have a new static IP Address assigned to it because its IP Address
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 61 - may be changed when using the DHCP function. Figure 4-39 DMZ To assign a computer or server to be a DMZ server: 1. Check the Enable radio button.2. Enter the IP Address of a local host in the DMZ Host IP Address field.3. Click the Save button. Note:After you set the DMZ host, the firewall related to the host will not work. 4.10.4 UPnP Choose menu “Forwarding → UPnP”, you can view the information about UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) in the screen as shown in Figure 4-40. The UPnP feature allows the devices, such as Internet computers, to access the local host resources or devices as needed. UPnP devices can be automatically discovered by the UPnP service application on the LAN. Figure 4-40 UPnP Current UPnP Status - UPnP can be enabled or disabled by clicking the Enable or Disablebutton.Current UPnP Settings List - This table displays the current UPnP information.•App Description - The description provided by the application in the UPnP request.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 62 - •External Port - The external port the Router opens for the application.•Protocol - The type of protocol the Router opens for the application.•Internal Port - The Internal port the Router opens for local host.•IP Address - The IP address of the UPnP device that is currently accessing the Router.•Status - The status of the port is displayed here. “Enabled” means that the port is stillactive. Otherwise, the port is inactive.Click Refresh to update the Current UPnP Settings List. Security Figure 4-41 The Security menu There are four submenus under the Security menu as shown in Figure 4-41: Basic Security, Advanced Security, Local Management and Remote Management. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. 4.11.1 Basic Security Choose menu “Security → Basic Security”, you can configure the basic security in the screen as shown in Figure 4-42.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 63 - Figure 4-42 Basic Security Firewall - A firewall protects your network from the outside world. Here you can enable ordisable the Router’s firewall.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 thetraffic passing through the session conforms to the protocol. SPI Firewall is enabled byfactory default. If you want all the computers on the LAN exposed to the outside world,you can disable it.VPN - VPN Passthrough must be enabled if you want to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP protocols to pass through the Router’s firewall.PPTP Passthrough - Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) allows the Point-to-PointProtocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. To allow PPTP tunnels to passthrough the Router, keep the default, Enabled.L2TP Passthrough - Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is the method used to enablePoint-to-Point sessions via the Internet on the Layer 2 level. To allow L2TP tunnels topass through the Router, keep the default, Enabled.IPSec Passthrough - Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols for ensuringprivate, secure communications over Internet Protocol (IP) networks, through the use ofcryptographic security services. To allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the Router, keepthe default, Enabled.ALG - It is recommended to enable Application Layer Gateway (ALG) because ALG allowscustomized Network Address Translation (NAT) traversal filters to be plugged into the gatewayto support address and port translation for certain application layer "control/data" protocolssuch as FTP, TFTP, H323 etc.FTP ALG - To allow FTP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, keep the defaultEnable.TFTP ALG - To allow TFTP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT, keep thedefault Enable.H323 ALG - To allow Microsoft NetMeeting clients to communicate across NAT, keep thedefault Enable.RTSP ALG - To allow some media player clients to communicate with some streamingmedia servers across NAT, click Enable.Click the Save button to save your settings. 4.11.2 Advanced Security Choose menu “Security → Advanced Security”, you can protect the Router from being attacked by TCP-SYN Flood, UDP Flood and ICMP-Flood in the screen as shown in Figure 4-43.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 64 - Figure 4-43 Advanced Security Packets Statistics Interval (5~60) - The default value is 10. Select a value between 5 and60 seconds from the drop-down list. The Packets Statistics Interval value indicates the timesection of the packets statistics. The result of the statistics is used for analysis by SYN Flood,UDP Flood and ICMP-Flood.DoS Protection - Denial of Service protection. Check the Enable or Disable button to enableor disable the DoS protection function. Only when it is enabled, will the flood filters be enabled. Note:Dos Protection will take effect only when the Traffic Statistics in “System Tool → TrafficStatistics” is enabled.Enable ICMP-FLOOD Attack Filtering - Enable or Disable the ICMP-FLOOD Attack Filtering.ICMP-FLOOD Packets Threshold (5~3600) - The default value is 50. Enter a value between5 ~ 3600. When the current ICMP-FLOOD Packets number is beyond the set value, theRouter will startup the blocking function immediately.Enable UDP-FLOOD Filtering - Enable or Disable the UDP-FLOOD Filtering.UDP-FLOOD Packets Threshold (5~3600) - The default value is 500. Enter a value between5 ~ 3600. When the current UPD-FLOOD Packets number is beyond the set value, the Routerwill startup the blocking function immediately.Enable TCP-SYN-FLOOD Attack Filtering - Enable or Disable the TCP-SYN-FLOOD AttackFiltering.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 65 - TCP-SYN-FLOOD Packets Threshold (5~3600) - The default value is 50. Enter a valuebetween 5 ~ 3600. When the current TCP-SYN-FLOOD Packets numbers is beyond the setvalue, the Router will startup the blocking function immediately.Ignore Ping Packet From WAN Port to Router - Enable or Disable Ignore Ping Packet FromWAN Port to Router. The default setting is disabled. If enabled, the ping packet from theInternet cannot access the Router.Forbid Ping Packet From LAN Port to Router - Enable or Disable Forbid Ping Packet FromLAN Port to Router. The default setting is disabled. If enabled, the ping packet from LANcannot access the Router. This function can be used to defend against some viruses.Click the Save button to save the settings. Click the Blocked DoS Host List button to display the DoS host table by blocking. 4.11.3 Local Management Choose menu “Security → Local Management”, you can configure the management rule in the screen as shown in Figure 4-44. The management feature allows you to deny computers in LAN from accessing the Router. Figure 4-44 Local Management By default, the radio button “All the PCs on the LAN are allowed to access the Router's Web-Based Utility” is checked. If you want to allow PCs with specific MAC Addresses to access the Setup page of the Router's Web-Based Utility locally from inside the network, check the radio button “Only the PCs listed can browse the built-in web pages to perform Administrator tasks”, and then enter each MAC Address in a separate field. The format for the MAC Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit). Only the PCs with MAC address listed can use the password to browse the built-in web pages to perform Administrator tasks while all the others will be blocked.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 66 - After click the Add button, your PC's MAC Address will be placed in the list above. Click the Save button to save your settings.  Note:If your PC is blocked but you want to access the Router again, press and hold the WPS/RESET button on the back panel for about 8 seconds to reset the Router’s factory defaults. 4.11.4 Remote Management Choose menu “Security → Remote Management”, you can configure the Remote Management function in the screen as shown in Figure 4-45. This feature allows you to manage your Router from a remote location via the Internet. Figure 4-45 Remote Management Web Management Port - Web browser access normally uses the standard HTTP service port80. This Router's default remote management web port number is 80. For greater security,you can change the remote management web port to a custom port by entering that number in the box provided. Choose a number between 1 and 65534 but do not use the number of any common service port. Remote Management IP Address - This is the current address you will use when accessingyour Router from the Internet. This function is disabled when the IP address is set to the defaultvalue of 0.0.0.0. To enable this function change 0.0.0.0 to a valid IP address. If set to255.255.255.255, then all the hosts can access the Router from internet. Note:1) To access the Router, you should type your Router's WAN IP address into your browser'saddress (in IE) or Location (in Navigator) box, followed by a colon and the custom port number.For example, if your Router's WAN address is 202.96.12.8, and the port number used is 8080,please enter http://202.96.12.8:8080 in your browser. Later, you may be asked for the Router'spassword. After successfully entering the username and password, you will be able to accessthe Router's web-based utility.2) Be sure to change the Router's default password to a very secure password.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 67 - Parental Control Choose menu “Parental Control”, and you can configure the parental control in the screen as shown in Figure 4-46. The Parental Control function can be used to control the internet activities of the children, limit the children to access certain websites and restrict the time of surfing. Figure 4-46 Parental Control Settings Parental Control - Check Enable if you want this function to take effect, otherwise checkDisable.MAC Address of Parental PC - In this field, enter the MAC address of the controlling PC, oryou can make use of the Copy To Above button below.MAC Address of Your PC - This field displays the MAC address of the PC that is managingthis Router. If the MAC Address of your adapter is registered, you can click the Copy To Abovebutton to fill this address to the MAC Address of Parental PC field above.Website Description - Description of the allowed website for the PC controlled.Schedule - The time period allowed for the PC controlled to access the Internet. For detailedinformation, please go to “Access Control → Schedule”.Modify - Here you can edit or delete an existing entry.To add a new entry, please follow the steps below. 1. Click the Add New… button and the next screen will pop-up as shown in Figure 4-47.2. Enter the MAC address of the PC (e.g. 00-11-22-33-44-AA) you’d like to control in the MACAddresses of Children PC field. Or you can choose the MAC address from the All Address inCurrent LAN drop-down list.3. Give a description (e.g. Allow TP-LINK) for the website allowed to be accessed in the WebsiteDescription field.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 68 - 4. Enter the allowed domain name of the website, either the full name or the keywords (e.g. tp-link) in the Allowed Domain Name field. Any domain name with keywords in it (www.tp-link.com,www.tp-link.com/en/support) will be allowed.5. Select from the Effective Time drop-down list the schedule (e.g. Schedule_1) you want theentry to take effect. If there are not suitable schedules for you, click the Schedule in red belowto go to the Advance Schedule Settings page and create the schedule you need.6. In the Status field, you can select Enabled or Disabled to enable or disable your entry.7. Click the Save button.Click the Enable All button to enable all the rules in the list. Click the Disable All button to disable all the rules in the list. Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries in the table. Click the Next button to go to the next page, or click the Previous button return to the previous page. Figure 4-47 Add or Modify Parental Control Entry For example: If you desire that the children’s PC with MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-AA can access www.tp-link.com on Saturday only while the parent PC with MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-BB is without any restriction, you should follow the settings below.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 69 - 1. Click “Parental Control” menu on the left to enter the Parental Control Settings page. CheckEnable and enter the MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-BB in the MAC Address of Parental PCfield.2. Click “Access Control → Schedule” on the left to enter the Schedule Settings page. ClickAdd New... button to create a new schedule with Schedule Description is Schedule_1, Day isSat and Time is all day-24 hours.3. Click “Parental Control” menu on the left to go back to the Add or Modify Parental ControlEntry page:Click Add New... button.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.Select “Schedule_1” you create just now from the Effective Time drop-down list.In Status field, select Enable.4. Click Save to complete the settings.Then you will go back to the Parental Control Settings page and see the following list, as shown in Figure 4-48. Figure 4-48 Parental Control Settings Access Control Figure 4-49 Access Control There are four submenus under the Access Control menu as shown in Figure 4-49: Rule, Host, Target and Schedule. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. 4.13.1 Rule Choose menu “Access Control → Rule”, you can view and set Access Control rules in the screen
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 70 - as shown in Figure 4-50. Figure 4-50 Access Control Rule Management Enable Internet Access Control - Select the check box to enable the Internet Access Controlfunction, so the Default Filter Policy can take effect.Rule Name - Here displays the name of the rule and this name is unique.Host - Here displays the host selected in the corresponding rule.Target - Here displays the target selected in the corresponding rule.Schedule - Here displays the schedule selected in the corresponding rule.Status - This field displays the status of the rule. Enabled means the rule will take effect,Disabled means the rule will not take effect.Modify - Here you can edit or delete an existing rule.There are two methods to add a new rule. Method One: 1. Click Setup Wizard button and the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 4-51.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 71 - Figure 4-51 Quick Setup – Create a Host Entry Mode - Here are two options, IP Address and MAC Address. You can select either of themfrom the drop-down list.Host Description - In this field, create a unique description for the host (e.g. Host_1).If the IP Address is selected, you can see the following item:LAN IP Address - Enter the IP address or address range of the host in dotted-decimal format(e.g. 192.168.0.23).If the MAC Address is selected, you can see the following item:MAC Address - Enter the MAC address of the host in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format (e.g. 00-11-22-33-44-AA).2. Click Next when finishing creating the host entry, and the next screen will appear as shown inFigure 4-52.Figure 4-52 Quick Setup – Create an Access Target Entry Mode - Here are two options, IP Address and Domain Name. You can choose either of themfrom the drop-down list.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 72 - Target Description - In this field, create a description for the target. Note that this descriptionshould be unique (e.g. Target_1).If the IP Address is selected, you will see the following items:IP Address - Enter the IP address (or address range) of the target (targets) in dotted-decimalformat (e.g. 192.168.0.23).Target Port - Specify the port or port range for the target. For some common service ports,you can make use of the Common Service Port item below.Protocol - Here are four options, All, TCP, UDP, and ICMP. Select one of them from the drop-down list for the target.Common Service Port - Here lists some common service ports. Select one from the drop-down list, and the corresponding port number will be filled in the Target Port field automatically.For example, if you select "FTP", "21" will be filled in the Target Port automatically.If the Domain Name is selected, you will see the following items:Domain Name - Here you can enter 4 domain names, either the full name or the keywords (for example, tp-link). Any domain name with keywords in it (www.tp-link.com, www.tp-link.com/en/support) will be blocked or allowed. 3. Click Next when finishing creating the access target entry, and the next screen will appear asshown in Figure 4-53.Figure 4-53 Quick Setup – Create an Advanced Schedule Entry Schedule Description - In this field, create a description for the schedule. Note that thisdescription should be unique (e.g. Schedule_1).Day - Choose Select Days and select the certain day (days), or choose Everyday.Time - Select "24 hours", or specify the Start Time and Stop Time yourself.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 73 - Start Time - Enter the start time in HHMM format (HHMM are 4 numbers). For example 0800is 8:00.Stop Time - Enter the stop time in HHMM format (HHMM are 4 numbers). For example 2000is 20:00.4. Click Next when finishing creating the advanced schedule entry, and the next screen willappear as shown in Figure 4-54.Figure 4-54 Quick Setup – Create an Internet Access Control Entry Rule - In this field, create a name for the rule. Note that this name should be unique (e.g.Rule_1).Host - In this field, select a host from the drop-down list for the rule. The default value is theHost Description you set just now.Target - In this filed, select a target from the drop-down list for the rule. The default value isthe Target Description you set just now.Schedule - In this field, select a schedule from the drop-down list for the rule. The defaultvalue is the Schedule Description you set just now.Status - In this field, there are two options, Enabled or Disabled. Select Enabled so that therule will take effect. Select Disabled so that the rule won't take effect.5. Click Finish to complete adding a new rule.Method Two: 1. Click the Add New… button and the next screen will pop up as shown in Figure 4-55.2. Give a name (e.g. Rule_1) for the rule in the Rule Name field.3. Select a host from the Host drop-down list or choose “Click Here To Add New Host List”.4. Select a target from the Target drop-sown list or choose “Click Here To Add New TargetList”.5. Select a schedule from the Schedule drop-down list or choose “Click Here To Add NewSchedule”.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 74 - 6. In the Status field, select Enabled or Disabled to enable or disable your entry.7. Click the Save button.Figure 4-55 Add Internet Access Control Entry For example: If you desire to allow the host with MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-AA to access www.tp-link.com only from 18:00 to 20:00 on Saturday and Sunday, and forbid other hosts in the LAN to access the Internet, you should follow the settings below: 1. Click the submenu Rule of Access Control in the left to return to the Rule List page. SelectEnable Internet Access Control and choose "Allow the packets specified by any enabledaccess control policy to pass through the Router".2. We recommend that you click Setup Wizard button to finish all the following settings.3. Click the submenu Host of Access Control in the left to enter the Host List page. Add a newentry with the Host Description is Host_1 and MAC Address is 00-11-22-33-44-AA.4. Click the submenu Target of Access Control in the left to enter the Target List page. Add anew entry with the Target Description is Target_1 and Domain Name is www.tp-link.com.5. Click the submenu Schedule of Access Control in the left to enter the Schedule List page.Add a new entry with the Schedule Description is Schedule_1, Day is Sat and Sun, Start Timeis 1800 and Stop Time is 2000.6. Click the submenu Rule of Access Control in the left, Click Add New... button to add a newrule as follows:•In Rule Name field, create a name for the rule. Note that this name should be unique, forexample Rule_1.•In Host field, select Host_1.•In Target field, select Target_1.•In Schedule field, select Schedule_1.•In Status field, select Enable.•Click Save to complete the settings.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 75 - Then you will go back to the Access Control Rule Management page and see the following list. 4.13.2 Host Choose menu “Access Control → Host”, you can view and set a Host list in the screen as shown in Figure 4-56. The host list is necessary for the Access Control Rule. Figure 4-56 Host Settings Host Description - Here displays the description of the host and this description is unique.Information - Here displays the information about the host. It can be IP or MAC.Modify - To modify or delete an existing entry.To add a new entry, please follow the steps below. 1. Click the Add New… button.2. In the Mode field, select IP Address or MAC Address.If you select IP Address, the screen shown is Figure 4-57.1) In Host Description field, create a unique description for the host (e.g. Host_1).2) In LAN IP Address field, enter the IP address.If you select MAC Address, the screen shown is Figure 4-58.1) In Host Description field, create a unique description for the host (e.g. Host_1).2) In MAC Address field, enter the MAC address.3. Click the Save button to complete the settings.Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries in the table. Click the Next button to go to the next page, or click the Previous button return to the previous page.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 76 - Figure 4-57 Add or Modify a Host Entry Figure 4-58 Add or Modify a Host Entry For example: If you desire to restrict the internet activities of host with MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-AA, you should first follow the settings below: 1. Click Add New... button in Figure 4-56 to enter the Add or Modify a Host Entry page.2. In Mode field, select MAC Address from the drop-down list.3. In Host Description field, create a unique description for the host (e.g. Host_1).4. In MAC Address field, enter 00-11-22-33-44-AA.5. Click Save to complete the settings.Then you will go back to the Host Settings page and see the following list. 4.13.3 Target Choose menu “Access Control → Target”, you can view and set a Target list in the screen as shown in Figure 4-59. The target list is necessary for the Access Control Rule.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 77 - Figure 4-59 Target Settings Target Description - Here displays the description about the target and this description isunique.Information - The target can be IP address, port, or domain name.Modify - To modify or delete an existing entry.To add a new entry, please follow the steps below. 1. Click the Add New… button.2. In Mode field, select IP Address or Domain Name.If you select IP Address, the screen shown is Figure 4-60.1) In Target Description field, create a unique description for the target (e.g. Target_1).2) In IP Address field, enter the IP address of the target.3) Select a common service from Common Service Port drop-down list, so that theTarget Port will be automatically filled. If the Common Service Port drop-down listdoesn’t have the service you want, specify the Target Port manually.4) In Protocol field, select TCP, UDP, ICMP or ALL.If you select Domain Name, the screen shown is Figure 4-61.1) In Target Description field, create a unique description for the target (e.g. Target_1).2) In Domain Name field, enter the domain name, either the full name or the keywords(for example tp-link) in the blank. Any domain name with keywords in it (www.tp-link.com, www.tp-link.com/en/support) will be blocked or allowed. You can enter 4domain names.3. Click the Save button.Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries in the table. Click the Next button to go to the next page, or click the Previous button return to the previous page.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 78 - Figure 4-60 Add or Modify an Access Target Entry Figure 4-61 Add or Modify an Access Target Entry For example: If you desire to restrict the internet activities of host with MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-AA in the LAN to access www.tp-link.com only, you should first follow the settings below: 1. Click Add New… button in Figure 4-59 to enter the Add or Modify an Access Target Entrypage.2. In Mode field, select Domain Name from the drop-down list.3. In Target Description field, create a unique description for the target (e.g. Target_1).4. In Domain Name field, enter www.tp-link.com.5. Click Save to complete the settings.Then you will go back to the Target Settings page and see the following list,
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 79 - 4.13.4 Schedule Choose menu “Access Control → Schedule”, you can view and set a Schedule list in the next screen as shown in Figure 4-62. The Schedule list is necessary for the Access Control Rule. Figure 4-62 Schedule Settings Schedule Description - Here displays the description of the schedule and this description isunique.Day - Here displays the day(s) in a week.Time - Here displays the time period in a day.Modify - Here you can edit or delete an existing schedule.To add a new schedule, follow the steps below. 1. Click Add New... button shown in Figure 4-62 and the next screen will pop-up as shown inFigure 4-63.2. In Schedule Description field, create a unique description for the schedule (e.g. Schedule_1).3. In Day field, select the day or days you need.4. In Time field, you can select all day-24 hours or you may enter the Start Time and Stop Timein the corresponding field.5. Click Save to complete the settings.Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries in the table. Click the Next button to go to the next page, or click the Previous button return to the previous page.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 80 - Figure 4-63 Advanced Schedule Settings For example: If you desire to restrict the internet activities of host with MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-AA to access www.tp-link.com only from 18:00 to 20:00 on Saturday and Sunday, you should first follow the settings below: 1. Click Add New... button shown in Figure 4-62 to enter the Advanced Schedule Settings page.2. In Schedule Description field, create a unique description for the schedule (e.g. Schedule_1).3. In Day field, check the Select Days radio button and then select Sat and Sun.4. In Time field, enter 1800 in Start Time field and 2000 in Stop Time field.5. Click Save to complete the settings.Then you will go back to the Schedule Settings page and see the following list. Advanced Routing Figure 4-64 Advanced Routing Menu There are two submenus under the Network menu (shown in Figure 4-64): Static Routing List and System Routing Table. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 81 - 4.14.1 Static Routing Choose menu “Advanced Routing → Static Routing”, and you can configure the static route in the next screen, shown in Figure 4-65. A static route is a pre-determined path that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network. Figure 4-65 Static Routing To add static routing entries, follow the steps below. 1. Click Add New… shown in Figure 4-65, you will see the following screen Figure 4-66.Figure 4-66 Add or Modify a Static Route Entry 2. Enter the following data.Destination Network - The Destination Network is the address of the network or hostthat you want to assign to a static route.Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP Address is the networkportion, and which portion is the host portion.Default Gateway - This is the IP Address of the default gateway device that allows for thecontact between the Router and the network or host.3. Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status drop-down list.4. Click the Save button to make the entry take effect.Click the Delete button to delete the entry. Click the Enable All button to enable all the entries.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 82 - Click the Disable All button to disable all the entries. Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries. Click the Previous button to view the information in the previous screen, click the Next button to view the information in the next screen. 4.14.2 System Routing Table Choose menu “Advanced Routing → System Routing Table”, and you can views all of the valid route entries in use. The Destination IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and Interface will be displayed for each entry. Destination Network - The Destination Network is the address of the network or host to whichthe static route is assigned.Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP address is the networkportion, and which portion is the host portion.Gateway - This is the IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact between theRouter and the network or host.Interface - This interface tells you whether the Destination IP Address is on the LAN & WLAN(internal wired and wireless networks), the WAN(Internet).Click the Refresh button to refresh the data displayed. Bandwidth Control Figure 4-67 There are two submenus under the Bandwidth Control menu as shown in Figure 4-67. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 83 - 4.15.1 Control Settings Choose menu “Bandwidth Control → Control Settings”, you can configure the Egress Bandwidth and Ingress Bandwidth in the next screen. Their values you configure should be less than 100000Kbps. For optimal control of the bandwidth, please select the right Line Type and ask your ISP for the total bandwidth of the egress and ingress. Figure 4-68 Bandwidth Control Settings Enable Bandwidth Control - Check this box so that the Bandwidth Control settings can takeeffect.Line Type - Select the right type for you network connection. If you don’t know how to choose,please ask your ISP for the information.Egress Bandwidth - The upload speed through the WAN port.Ingress Bandwidth - The download speed through the WAN port.4.15.2 Rules List Choose menu “Bandwidth Control → Rules List”, you can view and configure the Bandwidth Control rules in the screen below. Figure 4-69 Bandwidth Control Rules List Description - This is the information about the rules such as address range.Egress bandwidth - This field displays the max and mix upload bandwidth through the WANport, the default is 0.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 84 - Ingress bandwidth - This field displays the max and mix download bandwidth through theWAN port, the default is 0.Enable - This displays the status of the rule.Modify - Click Modify to edit the rule. Click Delete to delete the rule.To add a Bandwidth Control rule, follow the steps below. Step 1: Click Add New… shown in Figure 4-69, you will see a new screen shown in Figure 4-70. Step 2: Enter the information like the screen shown below. Figure 4-70 Bandwidth Control Rule Settings Step 3: Click the Save button. IP & MAC Binding Figure 4-71 the IP & MAC Binding menu There are two submenus under the IP &MAC Binding menu (shown in Figure 4-71): Binding Settings and ARP List. Click any of them, and you will be able to scan or configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below. 4.16.1 Binding Settings This page displays the IP & MAC Binding table; you can operate it in accord with your desire as shown in Figure 4-72.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 85 - Figure 4-72 Binding Settings MAC Address - The MAC address of the controlled computer in the LAN.IP Address - The assigned IP address of the controlled computer in the LAN.Bind - Check this option to enable ARP binding for a specific device.Modify - To modify or delete an existing entry.When you want to add or modify an IP & MAC Binding entry, you can click the Add New… button or Modify button, and then you will go to the next page. This page is used for adding or modifying an IP & MAC Binding entry, shown in Figure 4-73. Figure 4-73 IP & MAC Binding Settings To add IP & MAC Binding entries, follow the steps below. 1. Click the Add New... button as shown in Figure 4-72.2. Enter the MAC Address and IP Address.3. Select the Bind checkbox.4. Click the Save button to save it.To modify or delete an existing entry, follow the steps below. 1. Find the desired entry in the table.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 86 - 2. Click Modify or Delete as desired on the Modify column.To find an existing entry, follow the steps below. 1. Click the Find button as shown in Figure 4-72.2. Enter the MAC Address or IP Address.3. Click the Find button in the page as shown in Figure 4-74.Figure 4-74 Find IP & MAC Binding Entry Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled. Click the Delete All button to delete all entries. 4.16.2 ARP List To manage the computer, you could observe the computers in the LAN by checking the relationship of MAC address and IP address on the ARP list, and you could configure the items on the ARP list also. This page displays the ARP List; it shows all the existing IP & MAC Binding entries as shown in Figure 4-75. Figure 4-75 ARP List  MAC Address - The MAC address of the controlled computer in the LAN.  IP Address - The assigned IP address of the controlled computer in the LAN.  Status - Indicates whether or not the MAC and IP addresses are bound.  Configure - Load or delete an item.  Load - Load the item to the IP & MAC Binding list.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 87 -  Delete - Delete the item. Click the Bind All button to bind all the current items, available after enable. Click the Load All button to load all items to the IP & MAC Binding list. Click the Refresh button to refresh all items.  Note:An item could not be loaded to the IP & MAC Binding list if the IP address of the item has been loaded before. Error warning will prompt as well. Likewise, "Load All" only loads the items without interference to the IP & MAC Binding list. Dynamic DNS Choose menu “Dynamic DNS”, and you can configure the Dynamic DNS function. The Router offers the DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) feature, which allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (named by yourself) and a dynamic IP address, and then your friends can connect to your server by entering your domain name no matter what your IP address is. Before using this 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. 4.17.1 Comexe.cn DDNS If the dynamic DNS Service Provider you select is www.comexe.cn, the page will appear as shown in Figure 4-76.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 88 - Figure 4-76 Comexe.cn DDNS Settings To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Type the Domain Name received from your dynamic DNS service provider.2. Type the User Name for your DDNS account.3. Type the Password for your DDNS account.4. Click the Login button to log in to the DDNS service.Connection Status -The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here. Click Logout to log out of the DDNS service. 4.17.2 Dyndns.org DDNS If the dynamic DNS Service Provider you select is www.dyndns.org, the page will appear as shown in Figure 4-77.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 89 - Figure 4-77 Dyndns.org DDNS Settings To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Type the User Name for your DDNS account.2. Type the Password for your DDNS account.3. Type the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider here.4. Click the Login button to log in to the DDNS service.Connection Status -The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here. Click Logout to logout of the DDNS service. 4.17.3 No-ip.com DDNS If the dynamic DNS Service Provider you select is www.no-ip.com, the page will appear as shown in Figure 4-78. Figure 4-78 No-ip.com DDNS Settings
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 90 - To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Type the User Name for your DDNS account.2. Type the Password for your DDNS account.3. Type the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider.4. Click the Login button to log in the DDNS service.Connection Status - The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here. Click Logout to log out the DDNS service. IPv6 Support Figure 4-79 IPv6 Support There are two submenus under the IPv6 Support menu: IPv6 Status and IPv6 Setup. Click either of them, and you will be able to scan or configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below. 4.18.1 IPv6 Status The IPv6 Status page displays the router's current IPv6 status and configuration. All information is read-only. WAN•Connection Type - The IPv6 connection way for WAN•IPv6 Address - The WAN IPv6 address
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 91 - •IPv6 Default Gateway - The router's default gateway•Primary IPv6 DNS - The primary IPv6 DNS address•Secondary IPv6 DNS - The secondary IPv6 DNS addressLAN•IPv6 Address Assign Type - There are two types of assignation for IPv6 address:RADVD(Router Advertisement Daemon) and DHCPv6 (Dynamic Host ConfigurationProtocol for IPv6) Server.•IPv6 Address - The LAN global IPv6 address of the Router.•Link-local Address - The LAN Link-local Address of the Router.4.18.2 IPv6 Setup Enable IPv6 - Tick the checkbox to enable the IPv6 function. It’s enabled by default.WAN Connection Type - Choose the correct WAN connection type based on your ISPnetwork topology.•SLAAC - Connections which use Radvd IPv6 address assignment.•DHCPv6 - Connections which use dynamic IPv6 address assignment.•Static IPv6 - Connections which use static IPv6 address assignment.•PPPoEv6 - Connections which use PPPoEV6 that requires a user name and password.•Tunnel 6to4 - Connections which use 6to4 address assignment.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 92 - Different types of WAN connection require you to do different settings. Below are the detailed explanations for the respective type. 1) SLAACEnable IPv6 - Enable or disable the IPv6 feature.IPv6 Address - The IPv6 address assigned by your ISP dynamically.IPv6 Address Prefix - Display the IPv6 Prefix Length in dotted-decimal notation provided byyour ISP.Default Gateway - Display the default gateway in colon-hexadecimal notation provided by yourISP.Click the Connect button to connect immediately.Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately.If your ISP gives you one or two DNS IPv6 addresses, select Use the following IPv6 DNS Servers and enter the Primary IPv6 DNS and Secondary IPv6 DNS into the correct fields. Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned from ISP dynamically. Primary IPv6 DNS - Enter the DNS IPv6 address in colon-hexadecimal notation provided byyour ISP.Secondary IPv6 DNS - Enter another DNS IPv6 address in colon-hexadecimal notationprovided by your ISP.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 93 -  Note:If you get Address not found error when you access a Web site, it is likely that your DNS servers are set up improperly. You should contact your ISP to get DNS server addresses. Address Autoconfiguration Type – RADVD (Router Advertisement Daemon)andDHCPv6(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6) Server.DHCPv6 Server•Release Time - the length of time a network user will be allowed to keep connecting to therouter with the current DHCPv6 Address. Enter the amount of time (in seconds) that theDHCPv6 address will be leased. The time range is 1~691200 seconds. The default valueis 86400 seconds.Site Prefix Configuration Type - The type of IPv6 address prefix.•Delegated - Get the IPv6 address prefix from the ISP automaticlly, and the device willdelegate it to the LAN.•Static - Configure the Site Prefix and Site Prefix Length manually. Please contact your ISPto get more infomation before you configure them.LAN IPv6 Address - Display the LAN IPv6 address created by the device. 2) DHCPv6Enable IPv6 - Enable or disable the IPv6 feature.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 94 - IPv6 Address - The IPv6 address assigned by your ISP dynamically.Default Gateway - Display the default gateway in colon-hexadecimal notation provided by yourISP.Click the Renew button to renew the IPv6 parameters from your ISP. Click the Release button to release the IPv6 parameters from your ISP. If your ISP gives you one or two DNS IPv6 addresses, select Use the following IPv6 DNS Servers and enter the Primary IPv6 DNS and Secondary IPv6 DNS into the correct fields. Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned from ISP dynamically. Primary IPv6 DNS - Enter the DNS IPv6 address in colon-hexadecimal notation provided byyour ISP.Secondary IPv6 DNS - Enter another DNS IPv6 address in colon-hexadecimal notationprovided by your ISP. Note:If you get Address not found error when you access a Web site, it is likely that your DNS servers are set up improperly. You should contact your ISP to get DNS server addresses. Address Autoconfiguration Type – RADVD (Router Advertisement Daemon)andDHCPv6(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6) Server.DHCPv6 Server•Release Time - the length of time a network user will be allowed to keep connecting to therouter with the current DHCPv6 Address. Enter the amount of time (in seconds) that theDHCPv6 address will be leased. The time range is 1~691200 seconds. The default valueis 86400 seconds.Site Prefix Configuration Type - The type of IPv6 address prefix.•Delegated - Get the IPv6 address prefix from the ISP automaticlly, and the device willdelegate it to the LAN.•Static - Configure the Site Prefix and Site Prefix Length manually. Please contact your ISPto get more infomation before you configure them.LAN IPv6 Address - Display the LAN IPv6 address created by the device.3) Static IPv6
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 95 - Enable IPv6 - Enable or disable the IPv6 feature.IPv6 Address - Enter the IPv6 address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.Default Gateway - Enter the default gateway in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networksis 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs, you may need to modify the MTU. But this is rarely required, andshould not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection.Primary DNS - Enter the DNS IPv6 address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.Secondary DNS - Enter another DNS IPv6 address in dotted-decimal notation provided by yourISP.Address Autoconfiguration Type - RADVD(Router Advertisement Daemon) andDHCPv6(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6) Server.DHCPv6 Server •Release Time - the length of time a network user will be allowed to keep connecting tothe router with the current DHCPv6 Address. Enter the amount of time (in seconds) thatthe DHCPv6 address will be leased. The time range is 1~691200 seconds. The defaultvalue is 86400 seconds.LAN IPv6 Address - Display the LAN IPv6 address created by the device.4) PPPoEv6
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 96 - Enable IPv6 - Enable or disable the IPv6 feature.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 sessiones. It isdefault to select this option.User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Thesefields are case-sensitive.If your ISP gives you one or two DNS IPv6 addresses, select Use the following IPv6 DNS Servers and enter the Primary IPv6 DNS and Secondary IPv6 DNS into the correct fields. Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned from ISP dynamically. Primary IPv6 DNS - Enter the DNS IPv6 address in colon-hexadecimal notation provided byyour ISP.Secondary IPv6 DNS - Enter another DNS IPv6 address in colon-hexadecimal notationprovided by your ISP.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 97 -  Note:If you get Address not found error when you access a Web site, it is likely that your DNS servers are set up improperly. You should contact your ISP to get DNS server addresses. Connection Mode - The way to connect the ISP.•Alway On - Connect automaticlly.•Connect Manual - Connect by the user manually.Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately. Address Autoconfiguration Type – RADVD (Router Advertisement Daemon)andDHCPv6(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6) Server.DHCPv6 Server•Release Time - the length of time a network user will be allowed to keep connecting to therouter with the current DHCPv6 Address. Enter the amount of time (in seconds) that theDHCPv6 address will be leased. The time range is 1~691200 seconds. The default valueis 86400 seconds.Site Prefix Configuration Type - The type of IPv6 address prefix.•Delegated - Get the IPv6 address prefix from the ISP automaticlly, and the device willdelegate it to the LAN.•Static - Configure the Site Prefix and Site Prefix Length manually. Please contact your ISPto get more infomation before you configure them.LAN IPv6 Address - Display the LAN IPv6 address created by the device. 5) Tunnel 6to4Enable IPv6 - Enable or disable the IPv6 feature.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 98 - Address - The IPv4 address assigned by your ISP dynamically.Subnet Mask - The IPv4 address assigned by your ISP dynamically.Default Gateway - The IPv4 default gateway assigned by your ISP dynamically.Tunnel Address - The 6to4 tunnel address created by the device to access to the IPv6 network.MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networksis 1480 Bytes. For some ISPs, you may need to modify the MTU. But this is rarely required,and should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection.If your ISP gives you one or two DNS IPv6 addresses, select Use the following IPv6 DNS Servers and enter the Primary IPv6 DNS and Secondary IPv6 DNS into the correct fields. Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned from ISP dynamically. Primary IPv6 DNS - Enter the DNS IPv6 address in dotted-decimal notation provided by yourISP.Secondary IPv6 DNS - Enter another DNS IPv6 address in dotted-decimal notation providedby your ISP.Address Autoconfiguration Type – RADVD (Router Advertisement Daemon)andDHCPv6(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6) Server.DHCPv6 Server•Release Time - the length of time a network user will be allowed to keep connecting to therouter with the current DHCPv6 Address. Enter the amount of time (in seconds) that theDHCPv6 address will be leased. The time range is 1~691200 seconds. The default valueis 86400 seconds.Site Prefix Configuration Type - The type of IPv6 address prefix.•Delegated - Get the IPv6 address prefix from the ISP automaticlly, and the device willdelegate it to the LAN.•Static - Configure the Site Prefix and Site Prefix Length manually. Please contact your ISPto get more infomation before you configure them.LAN IPv6 Address - Display the LAN IPv6 address created by the device.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 99 - System Tools Figure 4-80 The System Tools menu Choose menu “System Tools”, and you can see the submenus under the main menu: Time Settings, Diagnostic, Firmware Upgrade, Factory Defaults, Backup & Restore, Reboot, Password, System Log and Statistics. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below. 4.19.1 Time Settings Choose menu “System Tools → Time Settings”, you can configure the time on the following screen. Figure 4-81 Time settings
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 100 - Time zone - Select your local time zone from this drop-down list.Date - Enter your local date in MM/DD/YY into the right blanks.Time - Enter your local time in HH/MM/SS into the right blanks.NTP Server 1 / NTP Server 2 - Enter the address or domain of the NTP Server 1 or NTPServer 2, and then the Router will get the time from the NTP Server preferentially. In addition,the Router built-in some common NTP Servers, so it can get time automatically once itconnects the Internet.Enable Daylight Saving - Check the box to enable the Daylight Saving function.Start - The time to start the Daylight Saving. Select the month in the first field, the week in thesecond field, the day in the third field and the time in the last field.End - The time to end the Daylight Saving. Select the month in the first field, the week in thesecond field, the day in the third field and the time in the last field.Daylight Saving Status - Displays the status whether the Daylight Saving is in use.To set time manually: 1. Select your local time zone.2. Enter the Date in Month/Day/Year format.3. Enter the Time in Hour/Minute/Second format.4. Click Save.To set time automatically: 1. Select your local time zone.2. Enter the address or domain of the NTP Server I or NTP Server II.3. Click the Get GMT button to get system time from Internet if you have connected to the Internet.To set Daylight Saving: 1. Check the box to enable Daylight Saving.2. Select the start time from the drop-down lists in the Start field.3. Select the end time from the drop-down lists in the End field.4. Click the Save button to save the settings.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 101 -  Note:1) This setting will be used for some time-based functions such as firewall. You must specify yourtime zone once you login to the router successfully, otherwise, these functions will not takeeffect.2) The time will be lost if the router is turned off.3) The Router will automatically obtain GMT from the Internet if it is configured accordingly.4) The Daylight Saving will take effect one minute after the configurations are completed.4.19.2 Diagnostic Choose menu “System Tools → Diagnostic”, you can transact Ping or Traceroute function to check connectivity of your network in the following screen. Figure 4-82 Diagnostic Tools Diagnostic Tool - Check the radio button to select one diagnostic too.Ping - This diagnostic tool troubleshoots connectivity, reachability, and name resolution toa given host or gateway.Traceroute - This diagnostic tool tests the performance of a connection. Note:You can use ping/traceroute to test both numeric IP address or domain name. If pinging/tracerouting the IP address is successful, but pinging/tracerouting the domain name is not, you might have a name resolution problem. In this case, ensure that the domain name you are specifying can be resolved by using Domain Name System (DNS) queries.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 102 - IP Address/Domain Name - Type the destination IP address (such as 192.168.0.1) or Domainname (such as http://www.tp-link.com).Pings Count - The number of Ping packets for a Ping connection.Ping Packet Size - The size of Ping packet.Ping Timeout - Set the waiting time for the reply of each Ping packet. If there is no reply inthe specified time, the connection is overtime.Traceroute Max TTL - The max number of hops for a Traceroute connection.Click Start to check the connectivity of the Internet. The Diagnostic Results page displays the result of diagnosis. If the result is similar to the following screen, the connectivity of the Internet is fine. Figure 4-83 Diagnostic Results  Note:Only one user can use this tool at one time. Options “Number of Pings”, “Ping Size” and “Ping Timeout” are used for Ping function. Option “Tracert Hops” are used for Tracert function. 4.19.3 Firmware Upgrade Choose menu “System Tools → Firmware Upgrade”, you can update the latest version of firmware for the Router on the following screen. Figure 4-84 Firmware Upgrade Firmware Version - This displays the current firmware version.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 103 - Hardware Version - This displays the current hardware version. The hardware version of theupgrade file must accord with the Router’s current hardware version.To upgrade the Router's firmware, follow these instructions below: 1. Download a more recent firmware upgrade file from the TP-LINK website (http://www.tp-link.com).2. Type the path and file name of the update file into the File field. Or click the Browse button tolocate the update file.3. Click the Upgrade button. Note:1) New firmware versions are posted at http://www.tp-link.com and can be downloaded for free.There is no need to upgrade the firmware unless the new firmware has a new feature you wantto use. However, when experiencing problems caused by the Router rather than theconfiguration, you can try to upgrade the firmware.2) When you upgrade the Router's firmware, you may lose its current configurations, so beforeupgrading the firmware please write down some of your customized settings to avoid losingimportant settings.3) Do not turn off the Router or press the Reset button while the firmware is being upgraded,otherwise, the Router may be damaged.4) The Router will reboot after the upgrading has been finished.4.19.4 Factory Defaults Choose menu “System Tools → Factory Defaults”, and you can restore the configurations of the Router to factory defaults on the following screen Figure 4-85 Restore Factory Default Click the Restore button to reset all configuration settings to their default values. •The default User Name: admin•The default Password: admin•The default IP Address: 192.168.0.1•The default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 104 -  Note:Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored. 4.19.5 Backup & Restore Choose menu “System Tools → Backup & Restore”, you can save the current configuration of the Router as a backup file and restore the configuration via a backup file as shown in Figure 4-92. Figure 4-86 Backup & Restore Configuration Click the Backup button to save all configuration settings as a backup file in your localcomputer.To upgrade the Router's configuration, follow these instructions.•Click the Browse… button to locate the update file for the Router, or enter the exact pathto the Setting file in the text box.•Click the Restore button. Note:The current configuration will be covered by the uploading configuration file. The upgrade process lasts for 20 seconds and the Router will restart automatically. Keep the Router on during the upgrading process to prevent any damage. 4.19.6 Reboot Choose menu “System Tools → Reboot”, you can click the Reboot button to reboot the Router via the next screen. Figure 4-87 Reboot the Router Some settings of the Router will take effect only after rebooting, which include •Change the LAN IP Address (system will reboot automatically).
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 105 - •Change the DHCP Settings.•Change the Working Modes.•Change the Web Management Port.•Upgrade the firmware of the Router (system will reboot automatically).•Restore the Router's settings to factory defaults (system will reboot automatically).•Update the configuration with the file (system will reboot automatically.4.19.7 Password Choose menu “System Tools → Password”, you can change the factory default user name and password of the Router in the next screen as shown in Figure 4-94. Figure 4-88 Password It is strongly recommended that you should change the factory default user name and password of the Router, because all users who try to access the Router's Web-based utility or Quick Setup will be prompted for the Router's default user name and password.  Note:The new user name and password must not exceed 14 characters in length and not include any spaces. Enter the new Password twice to confirm. Click the Save button when finished. Click the Clear All button to clear all. 4.19.8 System Log Choose menu “System Tools → System Log”, you can view the logs of the Router.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 106 - Figure 4-89 System Log Auto Mail Feature - Indicates whether auto mail feature is enabled or not.Mail Settings - Set the receiving and sending mailbox address, server address, validationinformation as well as the timetable for Auto Mail Feature, as shown in Figure 4-96.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 107 - Figure 4-90 Mail Account Settings From - Your mail box address. The Router would connect it to send logs.To - Recipient’s address. The destination mailbox where the logs would be received.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 mostmailboxes that need User Name and Password to log in. 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 @ isincluded.Password - Your mail account password.Confirm The Password - Enter the password again to confirm.Enable Auto Mail Feature - Select it to mail logs automatically. You could mail the currentlogs either at a specified time everyday or by intervals, but only one could be the currenteffective rule. Enter the desired time or intervals in the corresponding field as shown inFigure 4-96Click Save to keep your settings. Click Back to return to the previous page. Log Type - By selecting the log type, only logs of this type will be shown.Log Level - By selecting the log level, only logs of this level will be shown.Refresh - Refresh the page to show the latest log list.Save Log - Click to save all the logs in a txt file.Mail Log - Click to send an email of current logs manually according to the address andvalidation information set in Mail Settings.Clear Log - All the logs will be deleted from the Router permanently, not just from the page.Click the Next button to go to the next page, or click the Previous button return to the previous page. 4.19.9 Statistics Choose menu “System Tools → Statistics”, you can view the statistics of the Router, including total traffic and the value of the last Packets Statistic Interval in seconds.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 108 - Figure 4-91 Statistics Current Statistics Status - Enable or Disable. The default value is disabled. To enable, clickthe 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 and60 seconds in the drop-down list. The Packets Statistic interval indicates the time section ofthe packets statistic.Sorted Rules – Choose how displayed statistics are sorted.Select the Auto-refresh checkbox to refresh automatically. Click the Refresh button to refresh immediately. Click Reset All to reset the values of all the entries to zero. Click Delete All to delete all entries in the table. Statistics Table: IP/MAC Address The IP and MAC address are displayed with related statistics. Total Packets The total number of packets received and transmitted by the Router. Bytes The total number of bytes received and transmitted by the Router. Current Packets The total number of packets received and transmitted in the last Packets Statistic interval seconds. Bytes The total number of bytes received and transmitted in the last Packets Statistic interval seconds. ICMP Tx The number of the ICMP packets transmitted to WAN per second at the specified Packets Statistics interval. It is shown like “current transmitting rate / Max transmitting rate”. UDP Tx The number of UDP packets transmitted to the WAN per second at the specified Packets Statistics interval. It is shown like “current transmitting rate / Max transmitting rate”.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 109 - TCP SYN Tx The number of TCP SYN packets transmitted to the WAN per second at the specified Packets Statistics interval. It is shown like “current transmitting rate / Max transmitting rate”. Modify Reset Reset the value of he entry to zero. Delete Delete the existing entry in the table. Click Previous to return to the previous page and Next to the next page. Logout Click the Logout tab at the bottom of the main menu, and then the web-page will be logged out and return to the login window.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 110 - Appendix A: FAQ 1. How do I configure the Router to access Internet by ADSL users?1) First, configure the ADSL Modem in bridge mode.2) Connect the Ethernet cable from your ADSL Modem to the WAN port on the Router. Thetelephone cord plugs into the Line port of the ADSL Modem.3) Log in to the Router, click the “Network” menu on the left of your browser, and click "WAN"submenu. On the WAN page, select “PPPoE” for WAN Connection Type. Type user namein the “User Name” field and password in the “Password” field, finish by clicking Connect.Figure A-1 PPPoE Connection Type 4) If your ADSL lease is in “pay-according-time” mode, select “Connect on Demand” or“Connect Manually” for Internet connection mode. Type an appropriate number for “MaxIdle Time” to avoid wasting paid time. Otherwise, you can select “Auto-connecting” forInternet connection mode.Figure A-2 PPPoE Connection Mode  Note:1) Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to MaxIdle Time, since some applications is visiting the Internet continually in the background. 2) If you are a Cable user, please configure the Router following the above steps.2. How do I configure the Router to access Internet by Ethernet users?1) Log in to the Router, click the “Network” menu on the left of your browser, and click "WAN"submenu. On the WAN page, select “Dynamic IP” for "WAN Connection Type", finish byclicking Save.2) Some ISPs require that you register the MAC Address of your adapter, which is connected
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 111 - to your cable/DSL Modem during installation. If your ISP requires MAC register, log in to the Router and click the "Network" menu link on the left of your browser, and then click "MAC Clone" submenu link. On the "MAC Clone" page, if your PC’s MAC address is proper MAC address, click the Clone MAC Address button and your PC’s MAC address will fill in the "WAN MAC Address" field. Or else, type the MAC Address into the "WAN MAC Address" field. The format for the MAC Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX. Then click the Save button. It will take effect after rebooting. Figure A-3 MAC Clone 3. I want to use NetMeeting, what do I need to do?1) If you start NetMeeting as a sponsor, you don’t need to do anything with the Router.2) If you start as a response, you need to configure Virtual Server or DMZ Host and makesure the H323 ALG is enabled.3) How to configure Virtual Server: Log in to the Router, click the “Forwarding” menu on theleft of your browser, and click "Virtual Servers" submenu. On the "Virtual Servers" page,click Add New…. Then on the “Add or Modify a Virtual Server Entry” page, enter “11130”for the “Service Port” blank, and your IP address for the “IP Address” blank, taking192.168.0.198 for an example, remember to Enable and Save.Figure A-4 Virtual Servers
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 112 - Figure A-5 Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry  Note:Your opposite side should call your WAN IP, which is displayed on the “Status” page. 4) How to enable DMZ Host: Log in to the Router, click the “Forwarding” menu on the left ofyour browser, and click "DMZ" submenu. On the "DMZ" page, click Enable radio buttonand type your IP address into the “DMZ Host IP Address” field, using 192.168.0.198 as anexample, remember to click the Save button.Figure A-6 DMZ 5) How to enable H323 ALG: Log in to the Router, click the “Security” menu on the left ofyour browser, and click “Basic Security” submenu. On the “Basic Security” page, checkthe Enable radio button next to H323 ALG. Remember to click the Save button.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 113 - Figure A-7 Basic Security 4. I want to build a WEB Server on the LAN, what should I do?1) Because the WEB Server port 80 will interfere with the WEB management port 80 on theRouter, you must change the WEB management port number to avoid interference.2) To change the WEB management port number: Log in to the Router, click the “Security”menu on the left of your browser, and click "Remote Management" submenu. On the"Remote Management" page, type a port number except 80, such as 88, into the "WebManagement Port" field. Click Save and reboot the Router.Figure A-8 Remote Management  Note:If the above configuration takes effect, configure to the Router by typing 192.168.0.1:88 (the Router’s LAN IP address: Web Management Port) in the address field of the Web browser. 3) Log in to the Router, click the “Forwarding” menu on the left of your browser, and clickthe "Virtual Servers" submenu. On the "Virtual Servers" page, click Add New…, thenon the “Add or Modify a Virtual Server” page, enter “80” into the blank next to the
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 114 - “Service Port”, and your IP address next to the “IP Address”, assuming 192.168.0.188 for an example, remember to Enable and Save. Figure A-9 Virtual Servers Figure A-10 Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry 5. The wireless stations cannot connect to the Router.1) Make sure the "Enable Wireless Router Radio" is checked and the Disable LocalWireless Access is unchecked.2) Make sure that the wireless stations' SSID accord with the Router's SSID.3) Make sure the wireless stations have right KEY for encryption when the Router isencrypted.4) If the wireless connection is ready, but you can’t access the Router, check the IP Addressof your wireless stations.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 115 - Appendix B: Configuring the PC In this section, we’ll introduce how to install and configure the TCP/IP correctly in Windows XP. First make sure your Ethernet Adapter is working, refer to the adapter’s manual if necessary. 1. Configure TCP/IP component1) On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.2) Click the Network and Internet Connections icon, and then click on the NetworkConnections tab in the appearing window.3) Right click the icon that showed below, select Properties on the prompt page.Figure B-1 4) In the prompt page that showed below, double click on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 116 - Figure B-2 5) The following TCP/IP Properties window will display and the IP Address tab is open onthis window by default.Now you have two ways to configure the TCP/IP protocol below: Setting IP address automaticallySelect Obtain an IP address automatically, Choose Obtain DNS server automatically, as shown in the Figure below:
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 117 - Figure B-3  Note:For Windows 98 OS or before, the PC and Router may need to be restarted. Setting IP address manually1 Select Use the following IP address radio button. And the following items available 2 If the Router's LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, specify the IP address as 192.168.0.x (x is from 2 to 254), and the Subnet mask as 255.255.255.0. 3 Type the Router’s LAN IP address (the default IP is 192.168.0.1) into the Default gateway field. 4 Select Use the following DNS server addresses. In the Preferred DNS Server field you can enter the same value as the Default gateway or type the local DNS server IP address.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 118 - Now click OK to keep your settings.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 119 - Appendix C: Specifications General Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n Protocols TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, SNTP Ports One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation WAN RJ45 port, Four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation LAN RJ45 ports supporting Auto MDI/MDIX Cabling Type 10BASE-T: UTP category 3, 4, 5 cable (maximum 100m) EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100m) 100BASE-TX: UTP category 5, 5e cable (maximum 100m) EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100m) LEDs （Power）, (WLAN), (INTERNET),  (LAN 1-4), (WPS) Safety & Emissions FCC, CE Wireless Frequency Band 2.4~2.4835GHz Radio Data Rate 11n：up to 300Mbps（Automatic） 11g：54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps（Automatic） 11b：11/5.5/2/1Mbps（Automatic） Frequency Expansion DSSS(Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) Modulation DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, OFDM, 16-QAM, 64-QAM Security WEP/WPA/WPA2/WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK Sensitivity @PER 270M: -68dBm@10% PER; 130M: -68dBm@10% PER 108M: -68dBm@10% PER; 54M: -68dBm@10% PER 11M: -85dBm@8% PER; 6M: -88dBm@10% PER 1M: -90dBm@8% PER Environmental and Physical Temperature Operating : 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉) Storage: -40℃~70℃(-40℉~158℉) Humidity Operating: 10% - 90% RH, Non-condensing Storage: 5% - 90% RH, Non-condensing
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 120 - Appendix D: Glossary 802.11n - 802.11n builds upon previous 802.11 standards by adding MIMO (multiple-inputmultiple-output). MIMO uses multiple transmitter and receiver antennas to allow for increaseddata throughput via spatial multiplexing and increased range by exploiting the spatial diversity,perhaps through coding schemes like Alamouti coding. The Enhanced Wireless Consortium(EWC) [3] was formed to help accelerate the IEEE 802.11n development process and promotea technology specification for interoperability of next-generation wireless local area networking(WLAN) products.802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radiospectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred toas Wi-Fi networks.802.11g - specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology, using OFDM modulation and operating in the unlicensed radiospectrum at 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with IEEE 802.11b devices, and WEPencryption for security.DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - The capability of assigning a fixed host and domainname to a dynamic Internet IP Address.DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A protocol that automatically configure theTCP/IP parameters for the all the PC(s) that are connected to a DHCP server.DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - A Demilitarized Zone allows one local host to be exposed to theInternet for a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing.DNS (Domain Name System) – An Internet Service that translates the names of websites intoIP addresses.Domain Name - A descriptive name for an address or group of addresses on the Internet.DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - A technology that allows data to be sent or received overexisting traditional phone lines.ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) - The size in bytes of the largest packet that can betransmitted.NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local areanetwork to a different IP address for the Internet.PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remotehosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection.
TL-WR843N 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router User Guide - 121 - SSID - A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric keyidentifying a wireless local area network. For the wireless devices in a network to communicatewith each other, all devices must be configured with the same SSID. This is typically theconfiguration parameter for a wireless PC card. It corresponds to the ESSID in the wirelessAccess Point and to the wireless network name.WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit or152-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.Wi-Fi - A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the WirelessEthernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards grouppromoting interoperability among 802.11b devices.WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devicescommunicate with each other wirelessly, which network serving users are limited in a localarea.

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