TP-Link TL-WR842ND Wireless Router

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	TP-Link TL-WR842ND
details:	300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router
hardware type:	Wireless Router
date added:	2011-11-09
updated:	2016-07-08

The TL-WR842ND integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Powered by 2x2 MIMO technology, the 300Mbps Multi-Function Wireless N Router delivers wide range and high speed, which can fully meet the needs of users demanding higher networking performance.

Additionally, the TL-WR842ND provides a USB port which supports storage/FTP/Media/Print Server.

With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2- PSK, WPA- PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR842ND provides complete data privacy.

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TL-WR842ND Features
General
Availability:	currently available
LAN / WAN Connectivity
WAN ports:	1
WAN port(s) type:	10/100 Base-TX (RJ-45)
WAN port auto cross-over:
LAN ports:	4
LAN ports type:	10/100 Base-TX (RJ-45)
LAN ports auto cross-over:
USB port(s):	1 for printers and storage devices
USB port type:	USB 2.0
Router
NAT routing:
Multihomed:
DMZ:
Port forwarding:
Port triggering:
DHCP server:
DHCP client:
Dynamic DNS client:
QoS:
UPnP:
MAC Address clone:
Wireless
Maximum Wireless Speed:	300 Mbps (Wi-Fi 4)
WiFi standards supported:	802.11b (Wi-Fi 1) 802.11g (Wi-Fi 3) 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4)
Wifi security/authentication:	WEP WPA (TKIP) WPA2 (AES) Wireless MAC Address filtering SSID Broadcast disable
WiFi modes:	Access point Wireless bridge (PtP)
external antenna(s):	2
ext antenna(s) removable ?:
Antenna connector:	RP-SMA (Reverse SMA)
Antenna gain:	5 dBi
Receiver Sensitivity:	-68 dBm
Multiple SSID:
WDS compatible:
WMM (QoS):
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup):
VPN
VPN Authentication:	IKE (IPSec) Key Management
	IPSec
IPSec passthrough:
IPSec simultaneous tunnels:	5
	L2TP
L2TP passthrough:
	PPTP
PPTP passthrough:
Firewall
SPI firewall:
DoS / DDoS protection:
Filtering:	Domain/URL blocking, IP Address filtering, MAC Address filtering
Device Management
Default IP address:	192.168.1.1
Default admin username:	admin
Default admin password:	admin
Administration:	Web-based (LAN) Remote configuration (WAN) Quick Setup Wizard
Firmware upgradeable:
Configuration backup/restore:
Usage Statistics:
Diagnostic functions:
Misc hardware info
Print Server:
Links
Product page:	http://www.tp-link.com/en/products/detai...
Datasheet:	http://www.tp-link.com/Resources/documen...
Manual:	http://www.tp-link.com/Resources/documen...

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by anonymous - 2013-05-07 17:19

I have used this router for 1 year so far. Bought it because it has a feature of being a print server. Unfortunately, this did not work for me. It supports mostly newer printers and my older Brother laser printer is not supported. That is the only reason why not giving it rating 5. Everything else is excellent:
- range - covers entire house,
- speed - actual throughput is 50 - 80 Mbps when using mixed mode b/g/n and 75 - 100 Mbps when using n-only mode,
- stability - after upgrading firmware, did not restart for months,
- features - I specifically liked access control - to restrict Internet usage to kids, but there is also bandwidth control and multiple SSIDs,
- USB file sharing - I put external USB HD and shared it on the network.

Pros:
range, wireless speed, stability, USB file sharing
Cons:
limited printer support, no gigabit LAN ports

by dikbozo - 2018-04-09 23:10

I have been using this router for several years. I don't recall exactly when but it has replaced my old blue Linksys WRT54G v2.0 that died an untimely death for no apparent reason after only 11 years of service. :(

This device has served my needs well. I discovered it is compatible with DD-WRT and has a near constant stream of updated betas. All functions work as advertised. All seems to be within spec. I get long uptimes measured in months. No drop outs in wireless and usually have three devices running simultaneously. The wired ports work as well as could be expected, no drop outs. The thing never gets more than slightly warm even when hammering downloads.

Over all this has been a worthy successor to my venerable and still missed Blue WRT. I would suggest anyone wanting a cheap and capable router that can run DD-WRT and needs a stable and trouble free device consider one of these.

by dikbozo - 2018-12-27 20:58

Addendum:

As of today the good news is this little saucer box still works tickety boo. Continuing string of betas from DD-WRT have continued to be trouble free. I almost forgot about the switch that turns the wifi off and on. I wish more had this feature.