TL-WR842ND v1.x
300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router
The TP-LINK TL-WR842ND v1.x router has 300mbps WiFi, 4 100mbps ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports.
It is also known as the TP-LINK 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router.
Quick links:
Default password/Login
User Manuals
TL-WR842ND v1.x router specifications (specs)
CPU: 400 MHz
RAM: 32 MiB
Flash: 8 MiB
Custom firmwares: OpenWrt
WiFi: 300mbps (bgn)
WiFi bands: 2.4GHz
WiFi throughput: n/a
WAN: 1 x 100mbps port
ETH: 4 x 100mbps ports
USB-ports: 0
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Hard reset instructions for TP-LINK TL-WR842ND v1.x
If your TL-WR842ND v1.x router is not working as it should, dropping connections or not
being
responsive, you should first do a reset of the router to see if the problems persist. Other
scenarios where you might want to reset your router is if you've forgotten the password or
misconfigured it and can't get access anymore.
Your can reset your TP-LINK TL-WR842ND v1.x in the following way(s):
Through the web interface
- Open a browser and navigate to the web interface of the router (check default settings below)
- In the menu look for System tools and under there find the Factory defaults option
- On the Factory defaults page click on the Restore button to perform the reset.
Withe the RESET/WPS button
- Have the unit powered on
- Press and hold the reset (sometimes reset/WPS) button for 10 seconds with a paperclip or other sharp object.
- When the SYS led start blinking quickly release the reset button and wait for router to boot back up.
The 30-30-30 reset
If the above instructions don't work you can always try the 30-30-30 reset as follows:- When router is powered on, press the reset button and hold for 30 seconds. (Use a paper clip or something sharp)
- While holding the reset button pressed, unplug the power of the router and hold the reset button for 30 seconds
- While still holding the reset button down, turn on the power to the unit again and hold for another 30 seconds.
This process usually works for resetting any router to it's factory setting.
If that doesn't work be sure to check out the
questions and answers
incase someone else has had similar problems resetting their router.
Note: It is worth reading more about
how to reset routers with the 30 30 30 reset and what the risks and
considerations
are when resetting your router this way, instead of just rebooting it.
Default factory settings for TP-LINK TL-WR842ND v1.x
If you have performed a reset of your TL-WR842ND v1.x device or not changed the defaults, you should be able to access it with the following settings:
Default password: adminĀ
Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Note: If you are using the default settings you should change them to increase security and prevent unathorized access to your network.
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