How to configure correctly / optimize the TL-Link TL-WR841N router

In this article we will connect and configure the TL-Link WR841N router. These instructions are also valid for the TL-WR841nd model. We will analyze the entire process of connecting the router, setting the Internet, Wi-Fi network and setting of the Wi-Fi network with a password. If you follow the instructions, you will have no problems with the configuration of the TL-WR841N router.

Some words on TP-Link TL-WR841N (TL-WR841nd). A successful model of the Wi-Fi router, which has great popularity. In fact, a model, with a very excellent quality / price ratio. I think for domestic use and a user without great requirements a better model we will not find. In fact, I have been working on it for some time, it works stable, I don’t remember having problems with him.

If you have already purchased this router, it would be time to go to the settings. We will do everything after this scheme:

• Connection of the TP-Link TL-WR841N router.
• Configuration of the Internet connection (WAN).
• Wi-Fi network setting on TL-WR841N.
• Setting a password to protect the Wi-Fi network.
• Change of the administrator of the administrator, who protects the router settings.

TP-Link TL-WR841N connection

Connect the power adapter to the router. If the indicators on the router have not accentuated, press the power button, which is on the back of the router.

If you configure the cable router (which is included), connect to the computer or laptop, take the network cable and connect it from the computer to the router. On the router connects the cable to the LAN connector (in one of 4):

The other end of the network cable connects to the network plate connector to the computer:

Now in the router, in the WAN connector (it is blue), connect the cable to the internet supplier or by the ADSL modem.

Connection and configuration of the Wi-Fi network

Router configuration for Wi-Fi and not for cable connection, enough to connect to the Wi-F network, which will appear immediately after starting the TP-Link TL-WR841N router. The network will have a standard name (something like: «TP-Link_084314») and will not be protected.

You can connect from the tablet or phone, to configure the router.

In the box with the TL-WR841N router you probably found a CD with the usefulness for configuring the router. In this article we will configure without CD, through the router’s web interface.

The router must be connected to the Internet. And your computer, or tablet or laptop, etc. It must be connected via TP-Link Wi-Fi cable.

Router configuring TP-Link TL-WR841N

We will have to insert the settings of the TL-WR841N router. To do this, on the computer, to which the router is connected, open any browser and in the addresses bar go to the address 192.168.0.1. A window will be displayed with the request to enter the username and password. Introduce administrator AND administrator (Username and default password). By the way, this information is available at the bottom of the router on the label.

The router settings will open.

If it is not possible to access the settings at 192.168.0.1 or the administrative password does not correspond, it is necessary to restore the TP-Link router, to return to the factory settings. On the back you will find a button called reset, press that button and keep it for 10 seconds. You can also restore the router if you tried to configure something and you have not been successful. We restore the router and try to configure it again.

Internet Setup (WAN)

Even more important, configure the router to work with the internet service provider. If you don’t do it or get hurt, you will not have the internet through the router. The Wi-Fi network will appear, but without internet access.

In Settings access the card Network – Wan. In the menu WAN connection type Select the type of connection, offered by the internet service provider. It may be: Dynamic IP, static IP, PPPOE, L2TP or PPTP. I have, for example, I have pppo.

For dynamic IP it is not necessary to perform any setting. Just select, save and the router will begin to distribute the Internet.

PPPOE, L2TP and PPTP configuration

If the supplier uses one of the above methods, select the type of connection and enter the data provided by the supplier: username, password and IP address. This information depends on the type of connection and the internet service provider.

Important, to create the settings so that the Internet works through the router. If the Internet works, press the button Save.

Wi-Fi network configuration and password setting on the TP-Link TL-WR841N router router

To set the Wi-Fi network in the check panel, access the tab Wireless – Wireless settings. On the field Wireless network name Enter a name for the Wi-Fi network and in the field Region Enter the country where you live. Other settings leave them as they are in the photo.

Do not forget to save the settings by pressing the button Save.

To protect the Wi-Fi network with a password, access the tab Wireless – Wireless safety. Check the type of safety WPA/WPA2 – Personnel (recommended).

On the field Wireless password Enter a password, which will protect the Wi-Fi network.

Save the settings by pressing the button Save.

Change of the administrator’s password. Router settings protection

If we are still in the settings of the TL-WR-WR841N TP-Link router, we will also change the password, which is used to protect the settings page. Therefore, those who connect to your network cannot access the router settings to make changes.

Open the card System tools – Password. Enter the username and password (default – administrator). Then, below enter the new username (you can leave the administrator) and a new password. I advise you to write the password somewhere, so don’t forget it. Save the settings by pressing the button Save.

Therefore, the configuration of the TL-WR841N TP-Link router is completed. It remains only to restart the router. This you can get it out of the card System tools: restartBy pressing the restart button or simply remove it and put it again in the socket.

After the configuration, the Wi-Fi network will appear with the name, which has been introduced in the configuration process. And to connect to the Wi-Fi network, use the password, which was inserted during the router configuration.

Now you can connect your devices to the router. If the laptop has been configured for the connection of the cable, it is now possible to disconnect it from the router and connect via Wi-Fi.