TP-Link TL-WR842ND TL-WR842ND V1 User Guide - Page 111

TL-WR842ND

300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router

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Figure 4-101

Firmware Upgrade

¾

Firmware Version

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Displays the current firmware version.

¾

Hardware Version

-

Displays the current hardware version. The hardware version of the

upgrade file must accord with the Router’s current hardware version.

To upgrade the Router's firmware, follow these instructions below:

1.

Download a most recent firmware upgrade file from our website (www.tp-link.com).

2.

Enter or select the path name where you save the downloaded file on the computer into the

File Name

blank.

3.

Click the

Upgrade

button.

4.

The Router will reboot when the upgrading has been finished.

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Note:

1)

Please note that the upgrading is only allowed via the connected wired PC. That is, your PC

must connect to one of the ports on the Router with an Ethernet cable; otherwise, the

following screen will appear to remind you.

2)

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

want to use. However, when experiencing problems caused by the Router rather than the

configuration, you can try to upgrade the firmware.

3)

When you upgrade the Router's firmware, you may lose its current configurations, so before

upgrading the firmware please write down some of your customized settings to avoid losing

important settings.

4)

Do not turn off the Router or press the Reset button while the firmware is being upgraded.

Loss of power during the upgrade could damage the Router.

5)

The firmware version must correspond to the hardware.

Section	Page
Package Contents	9
Chapter 1. Introduction	10
1.1 Overview of the Router	10
1.2 Conventions	11
1.3 Main Features	11
1.4 Panel Layout	12
1.4.1 The Front Panel	12
1.4.2 The Rear Panel	13
Chapter 2. Connecting the Router	15
2.1 System Requirements	15
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements	15
2.3 Connecting the Router	15
Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide	17
3.1 TCP/IP Configuration	17
3.2 Quick Installation Guide	18
Chapter 4. Configuring the Router	27
4.1 Login	27
4.2 Status	27
4.3 Quick Setup	28
4.4 WPS	29
4.5 Network	31
4.5.1 WAN	31
4.5.2 LAN	41
4.5.3 MAC Clone	42
4.6 Wireless	43
4.6.1 Wireless Settings	43
4.6.2 Wireless Security	46
4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering	50
4.6.4 Wireless Advanced	52
4.6.5 Wireless Statistics	53
4.7 DHCP	54
4.7.1 DHCP Settings	54
4.7.2 DHCP Clients List	55
4.7.3 Address Reservation	56
4.8 VPN	57
4.8.1 IKE	57
4.8.2 IPsec	59
4.8.3 Security Alliance List	61
4.9 USB Settings	62
4.9.1 Storage Sharing	62
4.9.2 FTP Server	64
4.9.3 Media Server	65
4.9.4 Print Server	68
4.9.5 User Accounts	69
4.10 Forwarding	71
4.10.1 Virtual Servers	71
4.10.2 Port Triggering	73
4.10.3 DMZ	75
4.10.4 UPnP	75
4.11 Security	77
4.11.1 Basic Security	77
4.11.2 Advanced Security	78
4.11.3 Local Management	80
4.11.4 Remote Management	81
4.12 Parental Control	82
4.13 Access Control	85
4.13.1 Rule	85
4.13.2 Host	91
4.13.3 Target	92
4.13.4 Schedule	95
4.14 Advanced Routing	96
4.14.1 Static Routing List	97
4.14.2 System Routing Table	98
4.15 Bandwidth Control	99
4.15.1 Control Settings	99
4.15.2 Rules List	99
4.16 IP & MAC Binding Setting	101
4.16.1 Binding Settings	101
4.16.2 ARP List	103
4.17 Dynamic DNS	103
4.17.1 Comexe.cn DDNS	104
4.17.2 Dyndns.org DDNS	105
4.17.3 No-ip.com DDNS	106
4.18 System Tools	107
4.18.1 Time Setting	107
4.18.2 Diagnostic	109
4.18.3 Firmware Upgrade	110
4.18.4 Factory Defaults	112
4.18.5 Backup & Restore	112
4.18.6 Reboot	113
4.18.7 Password	113
4.18.8 System Log	114
4.18.9 Statistics	116
Appendix A: FAQ	119
Appendix B: Configuring the PCs	125
Appendix C: Specifications	128

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