Login to tp link tl wr841n. Self-configuration and connection TP-Link TL-WR841N

Good afternoon, dear readers. In recent years, the population of our country has widely surrounded itself latest laptops, portable tablets and mobile phones having a built-in wifi module which makes possible connection to wireless networks anywhere.

Wi-fi solves the long overdue question "how to do without wires", and allows you to distribute the Internet throughout the house or apartment. Today we will figure out how to set up a tp link router, while gaining access to Wi-Fi in your home. And at the same time, we will consider other related problems.

Questions that we will cover in this article:
How to connect a router to a PC;
How to set up an Internet connection;
Setting up a Wi-fi network, setting a password;
And much more.
Before starting the briefing, I would like to remind you that Wi-Fi is absolutely harmless to health. I am writing about this because I have heard the opposite from interlocutors more than once. Yes, and more. The TP-Link TL-WR841N router is the ideal solution for connecting home internet in terms of price / quality ratio.

Connecting TP-Link TL-WR841N

In total, there are 6 buttons and connectors on the back panel of TP-Link TL-WR841N:
1. Turn on/off;
2. Input for power cable;
3. WAN-input for connecting to the Internet;
4. LAN inputs for connecting the router and PC;
5. QSS button;
6. Reset button.

The first step is to connect the router to a computer or laptop. To connect the router, you need to plug an Internet cable from the provider with an RJ-45 connector into the blue WAN input, and plug the twisted pair cable from the computer into one of the yellow LAN connectors.

After that, you need to connect the power cable and make sure that the router turns on.

Entering the TP-Link TL-WR841N settings

After that, you need to log into the control panel of the router. Open any browser (Opera, Mozilla, Google Chrome or Internet Explorer). In the top line, enter the following address: "192.168.1.1" or "192.168.0.1".

An identification window will pop up. It requires you to fill in the fields "Username" - admin, "password" - admin. Having done all this, we will go to the main window, in which it will be possible to change tp link settings tl-wr841n.

The username admin and password admin are the default settings. If it writes to you that “login or password is incorrect”, then most likely the router has already been configured earlier and you need to reset the settings to the factory settings by pressing the Reset button.

Setting a password

The first, necessary procedure is to change the standard login and password to a unique one. Nobody forces you to do it, however, by following a series of simple procedures, you will be completely sure that your router is reliably protected. There will be no incomprehensible traffic costs due to the fact that neighbors steal it.

Do not forget that after changing your login and password and connecting with personal data, you should write them down in a special notebook. Otherwise, you may later lose the opportunity to access the Internet and then you will have to re-establish the connection.

Go to the menu "System Tools" - "Password".

Here you need to specify the initial login and password (in our case, admin admin), and then set new parameters. You need to remember and always save the changes.

Internet setup

To start using the TP-Link TL-WR841N router for its intended purpose - organizing a Wi-Fi network, you need to connect it to the Internet. To accomplish this task, we carry out a number of settings.

Network settings required to establish an Internet connection:
IP address;
Network mask;
main gateway;
Primary DNS address;
Secondary DNS address.

All this information is contained in the contract drawn up with the provider. Employees of the Internet company are also always ready to provide this information, and sometimes set the settings below for you.

1st option - Dynamic IP address. This is the easiest way to set up a TP-Link TL-WR841N router for networking. With this method, all network data is reported to the device automatically.
Go to the menu "Network" - "WAN". In the window that appears, click "Dynamic IP address". Then "Define". Then we save the result.

Sometimes it happens that Internet providers do not provide such a service as auto tuning DNS server addresses.
In this case, they must be entered in the required sections, checking the box "Use these DNS servers".
2nd option - Static IP address. This way of setting up and installing is a bit more complicated. In this situation, all variables that connect to the Internet are independently registered.

In the menu "Network" - "WAN". We determine the connection option "Static IP" and enter all the relevant values ​​​​from the contract with the Internet provider.
3rd option - "PPPoE" - login is carried out by entering a login and password. Some providers use this method in addition to a static IP. In this case, you need to enter the data "IP" and "Subnet mask".

The 4th option - "PPTP" - is identical to the third and is filled in by analogy.

Clone the MAC address

There are providers in the Internet communications market that provide their services with reference exclusively to the MAC address. network card subscriber's computer. This must be taken into account before setting up a Wi-Fi router.

If the MAC is not fixed in the router, you will not be able to use the Internet. Get Additional information about the need to bind the Wi-Fi router to the MAC, you can contact the provider at the time of signing the contract. Or by calling hotline to the operator's office.

Go to the menu "Network" - "Clone MAC address" and click on the icon "Clone the MAC address of the computer".

As a result of the actions performed, the MAC of the router will be identical to the computer one and, as a result, the Internet connection will function. It is required to pay special attention to the fact that in the case of setting up a Wi-Fi router from another PC, the MAC must be filled in independently in the field specially designated for this.

Setting up a wi-fi network

In our instructions, this is the most important place, which must be studied and accepted for execution very carefully. The vast majority of users acquire and personalize a router solely to simulate a wireless network with the ability to have access to the Internet.

The process of entering the settings will not take too much a large number of minutes.

In the menu "Wireless Mode" - "Wireless Settings". You need to enter data with the parameters "Network Name" and "Region". It is required to remember the need to save all the actions performed.

If necessary, it is always possible to produce additional settings wi-fi wireless network settings.
Mode - allows you to select the broadcast standard (the best recommended parameters are "11bgn mixed");
Channel - allows you to select a wi-fi communication channel (recommended parameters are "Auto");
Channel width - using this tool, you can set the width over which data is transmitted in the channel (recommended parameters are "Auto");
MAX transfer rate – makes it possible to set limits on the maximum possible data transfer rate (it is recommended to choose the highest allowable value);
WDS is an expandable area setting that a previously designed wireless wi-fi network can cover.
The password on the TP-Link TL-WR841N router is not a mandatory requirement that applies to wi-fi. However, it is highly recommended to install it. If this is not done, then the traffic costs will be very high, because everyone can connect to your wi-fi. And, accordingly, the speed of the Internet connection will drop.

We get into the menu "Wireless Mode" - "Wireless Security", check the box "WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK" (this method for encrypting information is the most secure).

"Encryption" - define the item "Automatic".

"PSK password" - a personal code is filled in that protects the availability of the Wi-Fi network. This is the password that will be required to connect to your wi-fi network.

After all the actions taken, it will be necessary to save the changed settings without fail. After that, you can use the Internet.

That's all. As always, I suggest you watch the training video on the material of the article.

If you have any questions, be sure to write them in the comments.

Authorization

In order to get into the web interface of the router, you need to open your Internet browser and type 192. 168.0.1 in the address bar, Username - admin, Password – admin(provided that the router has factory settings and its IP has not changed).

Change factory password

So that no one except you can enter the router settings, you need to change the password to enter the settings.

To do this, select from the menu on the left System Tools(System Tools) - Password(Password) and enter the settings:

1. Previous username: old username, enter admin
2. Previous password: old password, enter admin
3. New username: enter a new username, you can leave admin
4. New Password: enter a new password
5. Confirm new password: confirm new password

Internet connection setup

In the interface of the router, you need to go to the tab Net(Network), menu WAN(Here you can add, edit and delete connections).

Setting up a PPPoE connection

1. Select menu on the left Net(Network), further MAC address cloning(MAC clone)
2. Click Clone MAC address(Clone MAC address), next Save
3. In field WAN connection type(WAN Connection Type): PPPoE
4. Username
5. Password(Password) and Confirm password(Confirm Password): your contractual password.
6. WAN connection mode(WAN Connection Mode): Connect automatically(Connect Automatically)
7. Save Internet is set.

Setting up an L2TP connection

1. WAN connection type(WAN Connection Type): select L2TP/Russia L2TP
2. Username(User Name): your login under the contract
3. Password
4. Putting a dot on Dynamic IP(Dynamic IP address)
5. IP Address/Server Name(Server IP Address/Name) - server address or name (specified in the contract)
6. MTU Size(in bytes) (MTU size) - change the value to 1450 or less
7. WAN connection mode(WAN connection mode) - Connect automatically(Connect Automatically)
8. After entering the above settings, press Save(Save). Internet is set.

Setting up PPtP (VPN) when automatically obtaining a local IP address (DHCP)

1. Select menu on the left Net(Network), further MAC address cloning(MAC clone)
2. Click Clone MAC address(Clone MAC address), next Save
3. In field WAN connection type(WAN Connection Type): PPTP
4. Username(User Name): your login under the contract
5. Password(Password): your contractual password. In some firmware, just below it asks to confirm the password (Confirm Password)
6. Choose Dynamic IP address(Dynamic IP address)
7. In field IP Address/Server Name(Server IP Address / Name set) - enter the name or ip-address of the server. Check with the provider.
8. WAN connection mode(WAN connection mode) - Connect automatically(Connect Automatically)
9. After entering the above settings, press Save(Save). Internet is set.

Setting up PPtP (VPN) with a static local IP address

1. In field WAN connection type(WAN Connection Type): PPTP
2. Username(User Name): your login under the contract
3. Password(Password): your contractual password. In some firmware, just below it asks to confirm the password (Confirm Password)
4. Choose Static IP address(Static IP address)
5. In the fields IP address / Server name, IP address, Max subnet, Default gateway, enter the data from the contract. In the DNS field, you can enter the DNS address of your provider
6. WAN connection mode(WAN connection mode) - Connect automatically(Connect Automatically)
7. After entering the above settings, press Save(Save). Internet is set.

NAT when automatically obtaining an IP address (DHCP)

1. Select menu on the left Net(Network), further MAC address cloning(MAC clone)
2. Click Clone MAC address(Clone MAC address), next Save
3. In field WAN connection type(WAN Connection Type): select Dynamic IP(Dynamic IP)
4. Click Save(Save). Internet is set.

Setting up Wi-Fi on the router

Setting up WiFi connection. In the side menu go to Wireless mode(Wireless). In the window that opens, enter the following settings:

1. Field Wireless network name(SSID): enter the name of the wireless network
2. Region(Region): Russia
3. Channel (Chanel): Auto
4. Mode (Mode): 11bgn mixed
5. Channel Width(Channel Width): Auto (Automatic)
6. Enable wireless broadcast And Enable SSID Broadcast- tick boxes
7. Click the button below Save(Save)

Set up Wi-Fi encryption. In the side menu go to Wireless Security(Wireless Security):

1. Choose the type of encryption WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
2. Version- Automatically
3. Encryption- AES
4. Password PSK (PSK Password): enter the password for the Wi-Fi network. Password must not be less than 8 characters
5. Click the Save button at the bottom. After saving the settings, you will be prompted to reboot the router, ignore this requirement (red inscription at the bottom).

Saving/restoring router settings

After making the settings, it is recommended to save them so that in case of problems, you can restore them. To do this, go to the tab System Tools(System Tools), menu Backup copy and recovery(Backup & Restore).

To save the current settings of the router, press the button Backup copy(Backup). The settings file will be saved to the specified location on the hard drive.
- To restore the settings settings from a file, you must press the file selection button, specify the path to the settings file, then press the button Restore(Restore).

Port Forwarding/Forwarding

This function automatically redirects requests for certain services from the Internet to the appropriate host of your local network located behind the firewall of the router. Use this function follows if you want to create a server on the local network behind the firewall of the router (for example, a Web server or mail server). We go to Forwarding (forwarding), press Add (Add New).

IP address- network address of the device to which the request will be redirected. Service Port and Internal Port- port number to be opened Protocol- Choose the required protocol State- Enabled. Click Save.

Choose a router in the wireless market network equipment simple enough. In most cases, buyers prefer budget representatives that have a large range of useful features. But not every router owner can use a wide range of services. From this article, the reader will learn how the TP-Link TL-WR841N is produced, because this particular model is considered the best in the computer market in terms of price-quality. Accordingly, the interest in this wireless device among users is the highest.

Computer preparation and connection

How to physically connect the router to a personal computer or laptop is written in the first chapter of the instructions supplied with the kit. As professionals assure, all you need is a patch cord cable and the ability to distinguish colors. But at the software level, making friends with the TP-Link TL-WR841N router with a computer is not easy, especially in cases with individual network settings from the provider. It's pretty easy to check this:

• connect the provider's cable to the WAN connector (blue);
• connect one connector of the patchcord cable to the network input of the computer (RJ-45), and the second - to any LAN port of the router (yellow).

If the PC has access to the Internet, then you can safely proceed to the settings wireless device. Otherwise, you will have to work with your hands. It is immediately recommended to prepare a ballpoint pen and a sheet of paper, as well as to find a provider agreement for Internet services (it specifies the network equipment settings).

Forced connection of the PC to the router

If TP-Link TL-WR841N is not possible due to the fact that the computer does not see the device, then the intervention of the owner is required. After opening the "Computer Control Panel", you need to select "Network Control Center". The item "Change adapter settings" will lead the user to a list of all network devices existing on the PC. The desired interface will be highlighted with a yellow exclamation mark. You need to install on it and press the right key of the manipulator. By selecting "Properties", the user will be taken to the menu for managing network components. In the list, you need to find the "TCP / IPv4" field, place the cursor on it and click the "Properties" button.

Manually written parameters need to be rewritten on a piece of paper: IP address, mask, gateway and DNS. After that, you can safely set 2 selection buttons opposite the "Get automatically" fields, click the "OK" button, and close all working windows. It is worth noting that after such manipulations with the network settings, in the list of network devices, the yellow indicator on the desired adapter will disappear and the message “Connected without access to the Internet” will appear.

Launching the router control panel

Before you configure TP-Link TL-WR841N, you need to run This is done in any browser (IE, Opera, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox). You must specify the IP of the router. By the way, the router's network address, login and password for authorization are written on a sticker that is attached to the bottom of the device. In most cases, the IP is "192.168.1.1" and the default login and password is "admin".

The connection procedure is quite simple, the main thing is not to rush, because all data must be entered only using the English layout, and the letters themselves must be used only from lower case(not capitals). A successful connection will end with the user going to the main window of the router control panel.

Internet connection

Fine-tuning the TP-Link TL-WR841N router is not recommended by experts until the device has an Internet connection. If access is in order, then you can proceed to the next section, in other cases, you will have to spend several minutes entering data about the network. By default, the router offers, after the first launch, to use the services of a virtual assistant, who, with the help of a couple of questions, will independently configure the network. You don't have to give up, intelligent system can save a lot of time.

With the setup, everything is simple: if the computer was registered static address, then you need to select the appropriate parameter and register the IP, mask, gateway and DNS. Otherwise, you need to use the data from the contract, in which the provider has specified its own settings for connecting to the Internet. After entering the data, it is imperative to save the information and confirm the reboot of the device. After 15-30 seconds, access to the Internet should appear.

Alternative option with provider settings

All domestic providers that use their own settings create specialized firmware that is compatible with most equipment on the market. This was done primarily for the convenience of users, because download software and installing it on the router is much more convenient than entering data manually. There is also a firmware for the TP-Link TL-WR841N router on the official website of the provider.

After saving the file on your computer, you need to unzip it and place it on any disk (it is desirable that the storage folder has an English name). Going to the control panel of the router, you need to select the "System Tools" item. In the "Firmware" field, you need to specify the path to the unpacked file and click the "Write" button. Interrupting the operation is not recommended, as this may damage the device. After the firmware, the router will reboot itself.

Trouble Awaiting

By installing the provider's firmware, you can lose access rights to the control panel of the TP-Link TL-WR841N router. Negative reviews are often found in the media about this. Changing standard passwords is very fond of providers that provide parallel services mobile communications. Here it is up to the user to decide what to do - configure the router on their own, entrust the management of the router to the provider, or change the Internet service provider altogether.

The second trouble that may await the owner is the creation of public logins and passwords for both managing the router and wireless networks. After all TP link installation The TL-WR841N is produced by thousands of users, who theoretically could have the same provider. The same firmware - the same settings and passwords. Accordingly, the owner should take care of security.

Simplicity and convenience

According to the settings for wireless connections with the TP-Link TL-WR841N router, the reviews in the media are only positive:

• the control panel is Russified;
• in the right area of ​​the screen, opposite each menu item there is detailed description in Russian;
• the setting is convenient, since all the necessary items are collected in one menu, and not scattered across different categories;
• it is possible to save configuration files to local computer, which is quite convenient when using the router in several places.

You don't have to be an IT guru to set up wifi network. First you need to decide on the type of encryption. The default is WPA Personal/WPA2 if the router is used at home. It remains only to set the access password and the visible name of the Wi-Fi network, and you can safely save the settings, reboot the equipment and get down to business.

Finally

As practice shows, setting up the TP-Link TL-WR841N router does not contain any pitfalls. Eat detailed instructions, supplied in the kit, which describes the physical connection of the device with the provider and personal computer. If, after connecting the equipment with a cable, the Internet does not appear, you need to use this article or contact your provider. The same instructions and many tips that abound in the router's control panel will help you set up a wireless connection and other equipment functionality.

TP-LINK is one of the leading manufacturers of network equipment. We will present detailed information how to connect or reconfigure a TP-Link router. The procedure for connecting the device, setting up for wired and wireless networks, changing the password, and updating the firmware will be covered. The information obtained will allow you to easily configure home network in TP-Link routers.

What data is needed to connect the router

To change the parameters of the router itself, you will need two things: a browser and a password with a login for access. The latest data can be found on the label attached to the body of the device. As a rule, the standard login and password is the English word admin.

To use the Internet, you will also need authorization data, which you must obtain from your provider. However, they must be spelled out in the contract for the provision of services. They must be entered in a router or a specialized program, if such is provided by the provider. Be sure to find out the type of connection (PPPoE, L2TP, PPTP and others) for correct setting. When using dynamic IP, you need to know your IP address, subnet mask, and the like. If all these parameters are already in hand, you can connect TP-Link.

How to connect the device to a network, PC or laptop

The procedure does not cause great difficulties, while it is performed for 5-10 minutes. Follow the steps of the following instructions one by one:

Models with Wi-Fi can be configured "over the air". This is true if you do not have the opportunity to connect the router to the computer via LAN. This completes the wiring. Further, the process continues in the web interface.

Login to the web interface

Manipulations with the modem are performed only in the web interface. You can get into it from a computer with a connected network cable or via wifi wireless models. Attention! You can use the interface at any time, even when the Internet is not working. Follow the steps below to sign in:

Router settings

Let's move on to the most interesting thing - changing the parameters of the router. There are more than 10 different sections in the main window. Most of them are not needed by the average user. Internet activation occurs in a maximum of two sections. Next, we will describe in detail how to set up a TP-Link router, how to create a wired connection, set up Wi-Fi, change the login password and other useful things.

Connecting to a wired network

The router has a quick setup feature. Beginners are recommended to use this section. Click the "Next" button and follow the installer's prompts:

When setting up other types of connections, fields for entering a login and password will appear. Here you need to enter the data that the provider will give. The user can change the settings in the "Network" section. In some TP Link models, next to the choice of connection type, there is a "Define" button that will help you find out your type. Based on the WAN, the corresponding characteristics are already configured.

For example, to use PPPoE, fields for login/password and parameters specific to PPPoE already appear in the window.

Connecting via a wireless network

For devices with a Wi-Fi module, you will also need to configure wireless connection. This can be done at quick setup(the penultimate point assumes the introduction of all important parameters).

Let's find out what wifi settings the TP-Link router should be changed. Broadcast should be set to "on". The SSID or network name is what will be displayed on other devices when searching. Specify your region, mixed mode. Leave the channel and its width automatically. Advanced users can choose it themselves, taking into account the busy channels of neighboring routers. If you want to put a password on the access point, select the WPA2-PSK security type. In conclusion, it remains to enter only the password from the wireless network point. Click the "Next" button and complete the process.

Similar settings are located in the "Wireless Mode" section. To change the SSID or channel settings, select the "Wireless Settings" sub-item. You can change the password in the "Wireless Security" item. For any changes, do not forget to click the "Save" button. If the selected options have not changed, reboot the machine.

Through these menu items, TP-Link routers are configured.

Changing the password for logging into the web interface

All owners are advised to change the standard password and login from the router. This is due to the fact that an attacker, in the absence of a Wi-Fi password or hacking it, will be able to enter the modem parameters and “have fun”. Eliminating the created problems is not difficult, but it is better to avoid this. The interface allows you to quickly and conveniently change the input data:

If you have forgotten your login information, perform a factory reset.

Advanced Settings

The router has a lot of additional features that expand its capabilities. Consider some of the advanced settings:

• Guest network. Allows you to configure a public guest network, limit incoming / outgoing traffic or work time.
• Address change. It allows you to set static IP addresses or use DHCP.
• Forwarding - setting up virtual addresses, web telephony, conferences and the like.
• Functions parental controls. Limit Internet access time or specific resources.
• Setting the routing table manually (for specialists).
• Binding MAC addresses to specific IPs.

You can learn more about how to configure the specific functions of the TP-Link router in the user manual.

VPN

This technology allows you to hide information from prying eyes. Encryption is performed, so even the provider will not be able to track your visits. However, only those models on which a VPN server is preinstalled can use VPN. You can perform setup by the following steps (for English firmware).

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