tp-link TL-WR940N V2 Quick Installation Guide
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Quick Installation Guide 300Mbps Wireless N Router
MODEL NO. TL-WR940N/TL-WR941ND
7106504456 V4.1.0
Package Contents
QIG
300Mbps Wireless N Router
MODEL NO. TL-WR940N/TL-WR941ND
Resource CD
1 Insert the TP-LINK Resource CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2 Select TL-WR941ND and click Easy Setup Assistant.
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Ethernet Cable
TL-WR940N/TL-WR941ND Power Adapter
Connect the WAN port on your router to the modems LAN port with an Ethernet cable.
Connect your computer to one of the LAN ports labeled 1~4 on the router with an Ethernet cable.
Plug the provided power adapter into the POWER jack on the back of the router and the other end to a standard electrical wall socket. Press the ON/OFF button to power on the router.
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Power o your modem.
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Power on the modem and wait for one minute .
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To LAN port
Cable/DSL Modem
To WAN port 5 4
Wall SocketWall Socket
Internet
To the modems LAN port
WPS/RESET ON/OFF
Ethernet cableEthernet cable
1. Please confirm that the WLAN light is ON so that client devices can connect to the router wirelessly. Press the Wireless button (in the front panel) for more than 2 seconds to turn on or turn off the wireless function. 2. The product model shown in this QIG is TL-WR941ND, as an example.
You can click WEB management interface for more advanced settings.
Please select your preferred conguration method:
Method 1 >> Conguration via CD Setup Wizard
For Windows users only
Method 2 >> Conguration via Web-based Quick Setup Wizard
For Mac OS/Linux users or Windows users who cannot run mini CD
Please select your preferred conguration method:
Method 1 >> Conguration via CD Setup Wizard
For Windows users only
Method 2 >> Conguration via Web-based Quick Setup Wizard
For Mac OS/Linux users or Windows users who cannot run mini CD
Method 1 >> Conguration via CD Setup Wizard This method is only for Windows users who can run the mini CD.
Select your language from the drop-down menu. Click START and the Easy Setup Assistant will guide you step by step to set up the Router.
4 Follow the instructions until you see the screen below. Click FINISH to complete the setup.
Method 2 >> Conguration via Web-based Quick Setup Wizard
1 Open your browser and type http://tplinklogin.net in the address eld, then use the user name admin and password admin to log in.
2 Click Quick Setup in the main menu and click Next.
This method is for Mac OS/Linux users or Windows users who cannot run the mini CD.
If the login window fails to pop up or you cannot access the management page after the login window, please refer to Troubleshooting-2.
The Router will automatically detect the Internet connection. If the Internet is available, the Router will direct you to Step 5; otherwise, you need to continue with Step 3.
3 Select Auto-Detect to detect the Internet connection type and click Next. (The Dynamic IP is the suitable connection type for most cases, so we take it as an example in the following.)
(To be continued...)
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Method 2 >> Conguration via Web-based Quick Setup Wizard (Continued)
If Dynamic IP is detected, there will appear the MAC Clone page. In most cases, there is no need to clone the MAC address. You can select No, I do NOT need to clone MAC address and then click Next to continue.
Troubleshooting
If your router does not work properly, you can reset it and then configure it again. With the Router powered on, press and hold the WPS/RESET button on the rear panel for approximately 8 seconds before releasing it.
3. How do I restore my Routers conguration to its factory default settings?
4. What can I do if I forget my password?
1) For default wireless password: Please refer to the Wireless Password/PIN labeled on the bottom of the Router.
2) For the web management page password: Reset the router rst and then use the default user name and password: admin, admin.
1) Verify all the hardware connections. The computer should be connected to the Ethernet port(yellow).
2) Turn off the router and turn it back on.
3) Change another cable\web browser\computer.
4) Check the IP settings of your computer, and ensure that it is set to "Obtain an IP address automatically".
1. What can I do if I cannot access the Internet? 2. What can I do if I cannot open the web-based management page?
1) Make sure that computer can access the Internet when connected directly to the modem using an Ethernet cable.
2) Check that if all cables are connected correctly. Try
different Ethernet cables to ensure they are working properly.
3) Check that if you are able to access the Routers web management page. If not, please refer to What can I do if I cannot open the web-based management page?.
4) Please log in the web management page (http://tplinklogin.net), click the menu Network > WAN, and ensure that the WAN Connection Type is Dynamic IP; this is the suitable connection type for most DSL/Cable modem and other network.
5) For cable modem users, please try rebooting the modem
rst. If the problem persists, please go to Network > MAC Clone, and click Clone MAC Address and then Save. After the above two steps, if you are still unable to access the Internet, please contact our technical support for further assistance.
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WPS/RESET ON/OFF
WPS/RESET ON/OFF
Technical Support www.tp-link.com/en/support/faq
For all other technical support, please contact us by using the following details:
For more troubleshooting help, go to To download the latest Firmware, Driver, Utility and User Guide, go to http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/
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UK
Global
Ukraine
Brazil
5 You can rename your wireless network and create your own password on this page. The default wireless network name is TP-LINK_XXXXXX; and the default wireless password, the same as the PIN code, is printed on the bottom label. Click Next to continue.
Click Finish to make your settings take eect.6
Appendix: Additional Features
You can set up additional features by referring to the Technical Support page on the TP-LINK website or the User Guide on the resource CD.
Scan the QR code to access the Technical Support page.
Or access the website:http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/faq
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Set up Parental Control FAQ ID: 350
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