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How to Set TP Link TL-WR840N as an Access Point

TL-WR840N TP Link Specifications and Settings

The router device has indeed become one of the things that seems to be required to be installed at home or business locations. The reason is of course because all matters are made easier with the support of the internet. Services from connection providers are also increasingly competitive, making more and more people buy routers or modems.

Well, one product that can be said to be quite in demand in Indonesia is the TP-LINK WR840N Router. If you have just purchased or are planning to use this device, here are the specifications and how to setup the TP Link TL-WR840N.

TP-LINK WR840N Router Functions and Specifications

If you are choosing router products on the market, you must admit that this TP-LINK WR840N router can be a good choice. In addition to the affordable price, this product is also known to have quality and features that are also worth considering. Currently, the latest version of this router is at 6.20 with various functions, including:

  • Router: connects a modem or other router
  • Access Point: increase wifi coverage using cable
  • Range Extender: increase the range of wifi using wireless (wireless)
  • WISP : connect wifi to other wifi without changing IP

While the specifications of the TP-LINK WR840N router include:

  • Interface: LAN PORTS (4 10/100Mbps) and WAN PORT (10/100Mbps)
  • Button : WPS/Reset button
  • Antenna : 2
  • External Power Supply : DC 9V/ 0.6A
  • Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
  • Dimensions : 182 x 128 x 35 mm
  • Wireless Functions: Enable/Disable Wireless Radio, WDS Bridge, WMM, Wireless Statistics
  • Wireless Security : 64/128-bit WEP, WPA/ WPA2, WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK
  • Quality of Service : WMM, Bandwidth Control
  • WAN Type : Dynamic IP/ Static IP/ PPPoE/ PPTP/ L2TP
  • Management : Access Control, Local Management, Remote Management
  • DHCP : Server, Client, DHCP Client List, Address Reservation
  • Port Forwarding : Virtual Server, Port Triggering, UPnP, DMZ
  • Dynamic DNS : DynDns, Comex, NO-IP
  • VPN Pass-Through : PPTP, L2TP, IPSec (ESP Head)
  • Access Control : Parental Control, Local Management Control, Host List, Access Schedule, Rule Management
  • Firewall Security : DoS, SPI Firewall, IP Address Filter/ MAC Address Filter/ Domain Filter, IP and MAC Address Binding
  • Protocols : Support IPv4 and IPv6
  • Guest Network : 1x 2.4GHz Guest Network
  • Certification : CE, RoHS
  • Package Contents : TL-WR840N, Power supply unit, Resource CD, Ethernet Cable, Quick Installation Guide
  • System Requirements : Windows 2000/ XP/ Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 or Mac OS or Linux-based operating system

How to Set TP Link TL-WR840N as an Access Point

One of the advantages that many users of this router take advantage of is its use as an access point. This function allows the router to be used for office operations or small businesses to home users because it can expand the range of wifi transmitters.

In other words, the router is used as a range extender or repeater aka signal amplifier. In this way, users can still spread the wifi network even though the modem is in a different room or floor.

How to set the TP Link TL-WR840N as an access point itself is also not too complicated assuming that the internet network has been connected from the ISP service and has been set on the Mikrotik port. The steps you can take are:

  1. Turn on the TP-Link TL-WR840N router until the orange light on the globe icon flashes, it means the router is in the reset/null position or has not been set.
  2. Connect the router to a computer or laptop using a LAN cable or using the wireless connection option.
  3. Find the Wireless Name / SSID: TP-Link_0F0E which is usually under the router body complete with SSID, Username Password and Admin password.
  4. Connect by inputting the password attached to the body of the router and then clicking “Join” to start the connection.
  5. Once connected, open a browser on your computer or laptop and type “http://tplinkwifi.net” in the address bar. Or you can also input the router’s Default IP 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 (usually you can find it in the manual)
  6. Login by entering username and password. Usually by default it is username: admin and password: admin). Click “Login” to start entering the Settings view.
  7. In the initial screen, click “Quick Setup” then click “Next” to start.
  8. Select “Access Point” then click “Next”
  9. Enter the SSID / Wireless Network Name, Security and wifi password then tick “Advance Settings” to determine the Mode and Channel. Put a check mark according to the network usage scheme in your location. If it feels appropriate, click “Next”.
  10. Next, select “LAN Type” by specifying a Static Router IP so that you can get full control over the Access Point later. You can also choose a Mikrotik DHCP Router according to your needs. Enable the DHCP Server so that connections by other devices get an automatic IP. Done, click “Next”.
  11. After a notification appears that reads “Congratulations”, it means that the settings you made have been applied. After that, click “Finish” so that the Access Point router connection is restarted (Reboot). Wait for the process to finish.

Thereby how to set TP-Link TL-WR840N which is basically very simple. If you feel you are still not so sure about this setting, it never hurts to follow the instructions in the manual more carefully in order to get optimal benefits from the device.