Region : Canada
Model : TL-WR1043ND
Hardware Version : v1
Firmware Version : 3.12.22 Build 120424 Rel.39632n
ISP :
I can access the USB storage via FTP, but I wanted to access files using a Windows Explorer format. Also, anyone access the Media share ? Manual tells you how to setup the USB functions but not how to access from a PC.
Region : Singapore
Model : TL-WR842ND
Hardware Version : V1
Firmware Version :
ISP : Starhub
Is it possible to use VLC to access the TP LINK Media Server? I have sucessfully setup the Media Server, but unfortunately I do not know how to access it using VLC or android MX player.
Region : Netherlands
Model : TL-WR1043ND
Hardware Version : v1
Firmware Version : 3.13.12 Build 120405 Rel.33996n
ISP :
I just bought TP-link wireless N gigabit router (model No. TL-WR1043ND). Everything is working fine except my external hard disk drive connected via usb on the router.I am using Ubuntu 12.10 and I don't know where to find the HDD.
I can see the disc in router settings but I don't know how to access it. Clicking on Open the disk does nothing and following the url file://192.168.1.1/Volume1 results in webpage not found.
I can access the External HDD with windows no problem but how do I access it in Ubuntu?
Region : UnitedStates
Model : TL-WDR4300
Hardware Version : V1
Firmware Version : 3.13.17 Build 120426 Rel.29216n
ISP : Comcast
I got my router 2 days ago and it's set up working perfectly. I was playing around with the USB funtions and want to set up a media share drive and a storage sharing. I've connected two drives A - this drive is 500GB with movies
Media Server Setting Server Name:TP-LINK_BE4914.Server Status:Started
I've shared the movies folder but when I go to another PC, it doesnt show anything when I open Media player (in the library section, only shows my ipod)for this, it sees the drive and shows a link that says open drive but when i click it, it doesnt open. i'm using chrome.i have to go to the explorer window and manually type in file://192.168.0.1/volume9/
Region : Sweden
Model : TL-WR842ND
Hardware Version : V1
Philips support says it has to do with the router, firewall or something. Not much good from them. But I dont know anything about firewalls or anything, all I know is that my wireless internet works fine and that the TV is linked with the router but doesn't access internet. Streaming from pc to tv works fine though
Region : Poland
Model : TL-WR842ND
Hardware Version : V1
Firmware Version : 3.12.22 Build 120424 Rel.39632n
I recently bought an new router TP-LINK TL-WR842ND. After configuring it I connected it via an cable connection to my PS3. The Internet connection works correct and I'm able to use all network feature on my console.
Then I connected a USB Hard Drive to it USB port and I enabled Media Server feature on the router. I have done steps described here url... but with no results. My PS3 sees the Media Server, but when I open it it shows no files.
Region : Australia
Model : TL-WR842ND
Hardware Version : V1
Firmware Version : 3.12.24 Build 130110 Rel.58124n
ISP :
The wireless drops out on my router every 1 or 2 days. I checked the LED on the router and it goes off when this occurs.I have attempted to turn WiFi back on using the 'on/off' button on the rear but it still won't work. The only remedy is to pull the power plug for a few moments and plug it back in.
Region : UnitedStates
Model : TL-WR842ND
Hardware Version : V1
Firmware Version : 3.12.22
ISP : Bright House Networks
I'm having a problem as my PS3 keeps showing up as UPnP not available even though it is turned on in the router menu. What can be the cause? I want to say there is something wrong with the PS3 and not the router.
Region : Sweden
Model : TL-WR842ND
Hardware Version : V1
Firmware Version : wr842ndv1_en_3_12_22_up(120424).bin
ISP :
My normal FTP download speed is 1-2 GB/Sec but downloading from the routers USB port only gives 200KB/Sec. How to improve the server speed? Another question: How many users can log in/download at the same time?
Region : Vietnam
Model : TL-WR842ND
Hardware Version : V1
Firmware Version :
ISP :
Everything seems so good until I setting up the printer server. Resources CD contains the "USB Print Service Client Setup" but the User Guide said that I have to install "TP-LINK USB Printer Controller Setup". First, I tried to install "USB Print Service Client Setup", nothing change but a small icon in taskbar allow me to start and stop service, no dialog box said me how to install printer driver. I look in tp-link website and get "TP-LINK USB Printer Controller Setup", install it but it can not detect my printer. What should I do now because I cannot uninstall "USB Print Service Client Setup"?
Region : UnitedKingdom
Model : TL-WR842ND
Hardware Version :
Firmware Version :
I've just set up an old netbook as a secure ftp server on my network. As part of the process I locked the server host IP by making the lease permanent in the DHCP/Address Reservation page of the routers web GUI.However I later noticed the MAC binding page which seems to achieve the same thing (lock an IP address to a specific adapter). I was wondering what the practical differences between the two techniques are? i.e is it better to use binding than reservation?
I have the gut feeling that binding is more robust as I'm not sure what happens to a reservation if the specified host device is removed and then the router rebooted, is the address released back to the pool of available addresses? Binding feels like that address will never be made available to another device even if that device is no longer present, or is that completely wrong?Also does the binding survive a router reboot?
Region : Others
Model : TL-WR842ND
Hardware Version : V1
Firmware Version :
ISP :
I am planning to buy TL-WR842ND as a print server with my printer HP Laserjet pro P1102 [URL]
the compatibility list shows HP Laserjet 1100 and HP Laserjet 1100A as compatible models but does not make mention of P1102
Has anyone tried using the HP Laserjet P1102 with TL-WR842ND?
Region : Spain
Model : TL-WR842ND
Hardware Version : V1
Firmware Version : 3.12.22
ISP :
I am trying to set up a VPN access to the office Windows network by setting the pptp options in the WAN area of the networks settings.
I have entered the public IP address of the office network and also the username and password required by the system. When clicking on the connect button the router attempts to connect but then returns a "disconnected" message.
Region : Others
Model : TL-WR1043ND
Hardware Version : V1
Which WORKGROUP does router have for sharing? I need this, because I have WD TW live and want to access routers usb hdd through sharing. Because router media server only supports up to 100 files, I see no other solution.Is there anyway to set the workgroup
Region : NewZealand
Model : TL-WR1043ND
Hardware Version : V1
Firmware Version : 3.13.12 Build 120405 Rel.33996n
I've plugged in a USB flash drive and enabled shared storage on my TL-WR1043ND router. With "Access shared storage with password" unticked, I can access the share using both my Windows 7 Laptop and Motorola Defy+ (with ES File explorer) and successfully play any Music off of the network share using the Android App, ES File explorer.
If I enable "Access shared storage with password" and attempt to log in using any of the user accounts I've set up on the device, I will be able to access the shares using the credentials on my Windows 7 Machine, but not with my Motorola Defy+, instead I will simply receive "Login failure". I'm Picking it has something to do with the network share type?
Region : UnitedKingdom
Model : TL-WR1043ND
Hardware Version : v1
Firmware Version : 3.13.12 Build 120405 Rel.33996n
I have set up the router with a USB FAT32 Stick 8gb shared six folders with about 5gb of music inside the server only streams the first folder to the network and inside that folder all the MP3 files and another 2 sub folders but not others. Whats the reason for this is there a limit to the amount of files that can be shared if so this should be made clear in your
I just bought an e4200 with firmware version 2.0.36 from Costco.I have set it up manually and have access to the internet for all of my wired and wireless devices.Unfortunately, I cannot access the USB storage via mounting a share, the media server or the FTP server. I have plugged in a USB storage device that is formatted with FAT32. The router detects it and allows me to create new shares in the Storage->Disk menu and Storage->Media Server menu - so I know it can read the device and see the folders. Strangely if I click "Scan All" in the Media Server, it finishes very quickly and never updates the "Last scanning time" field.There was a brief moment when the router showed up in the Network->Computer section of File Explorer, but I can't get it to show here again.
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Model : TL-WR1043ND
Hardware Version : V1
Firmware Version :
ISP :
The Media Server feature is quite nice to have but the fact that it is limited to 100 files is a joke. I have a 2TB drive pugged into this router's USB port with hundreds of video files and even more mp3s. Is there any chance that in a future firmware this limit to be removed or at least increased to say 1000?
Region : Ukraine
Model : TL-WR1042ND
Hardware Version : V1
Firmware Version : 3.15.1 Build 120618 Rel.41178n
ISP :
I'm having the problem to playback video files from Media Server on Samsung TV.And i found out the problem, that media server showing video files without extensions as avi or mp4.Windows Player somehow recognize video codec and container without extensions, but Samsung TV doesn't.
Region : United States
Model : TL-WDR4300
Hardware Version : V1
Firmware Version :
ISP :
I just got the TL-WDR3600.
It seems to work fine and my Smart TV recognizes my network drive or usb hdd connected to the router.
However, the files on the network drive or usb hdd don't seem to appear/work. The folder the files are stored in are recognized, but not the files themselves.
I've plugged the usb HDD directly to the TV and it recognizes and plays the movie files fine, however when trying to find them via the wireless router, they don't appear/work.
Are there some settings i need to change to allow the TV to see/play the files?
I have two computers, one that is running Windows XP SP3 and the other which is running Windows 7.My aim is to access a folder on the Windows 7 computer from the Windows XP computer via the workgroup.When on the Windows XP computer, I cannot view Workgroup computers.I have disabled Windows firewall & uninstalled my other firewall.The XP computer can ping the Win7 computer by name and local IP. However, the Win7 computer can only ping the XP computer by local IP and not computer name.
View 1 Replies View RelatedI am very pleased with my purchase of the E3000 so far. However, one function seems to allude me. One of the main reasons for purchasing this router was because of its Media Server functionality. I wanted to be able to stream to my UPnP devices (ps3, xbox360, etc) without having to keep my power hog of a PC running. I have set up the HD using the Storage tab of the Advanced Router Settings, and created several Shares on the Media Server tab. The good news is that I am able to access the share on my PS3. The bad news is that I can't on my Xbox360s. As the Xbox360s has built in wireless N, I would really like to be able to stream to that system.
View 8 Replies View RelatedI have connected my LaCie rugged drive to the router and would like to use it as backup storage and as a way to stream video to my PS3.When I go to my advanced settings for the router and go to the storage heading I can see my LaCie and its specifications. There is a button next to it that says "claim", which I press, but nothing happens.I don't have the option to create a shared folder, and I can't access the drive from my Mac.On a somewhat related note, I've enabled the media server and can find it on my PS3, but there is nothing in the root folders. How do I put stuff (movies, music,etc.) into these root folders?
View 7 Replies View RelatedRegion : UnitedStates
Model : TL-WDR4300
Hardware Version : V1
Firmware Version :
ISP :
The router is working and when I plug in an external drive to usb I can see in the admin tool. It is setup to share without a password. I am using a PC with Vista on it...so I go to RUN and enter [URL] but I get the following message:'Windows cannot access [URL]
I have a Maxtor 160Gb external HDD and want to use it as a network drive.So I go to the routers login page and choose for storage to set it up. I did this once and because I wanted to change a few things I deleted the share and changed the users and usergroup that I've made.Now I can't created a share anymore, also tried another disk(flashdrive) nothing seems to work.The only thing I didn't do is reset to factory default, but that's the last thing I want to do.I use the E3000 router with firmware 1.0.04
View 2 Replies View RelatedJust bought router and installed. I cannot create share in Storage settings in Advanced settings. I hit Create Share and it brings up the dialog box where I enter the display name. Share entire partition is checked already. I save settings and I see the box going to the form where you assign the Group roles, but then the box disappears and closes. All I see is the original Storage setting page with the Create Share button still there.I tried this on Win 7 using both IE8 and Chrome browsers.
View 4 Replies View RelatedHas anyone managed to access the Storage Link from the internet on the WRT350N router? I am on my second one and it still doesn't work. Also the configuration restore does not work either.
View 9 Replies View RelatedI've enabled the Media Server on my E3000 router. My PS3 can see the server and play media from it by my PCs can't!
I'm using Windows Media Player v 12.0 on Windows 7 and some older version on Windows XP and it's my understanding that the Media Server should appear under the "Other Libraries" section but it does not.
Am I doing something wrong? Is there a bug in the E3000 firmware (I have the latest as of this date) or is the Media Server simply not compatible with Windows Media Player? compatible media player for Windows 7?
I did read a post about a firmware upgrade on the 4200 that broke the media player, but I don't know if such a problem exists for the E3000.
Region : Spain
Model : TL-WR1043ND
Hardware Version : v1
Firmware Version : 3.13.12 Build 120405 Rel.33996n
I'm trying to install the USB Printer Controller software in Windows 8 Professional x64 but I can't. Seems that the software is not compatible because I get an error window "Control center installation is imcomplete! Please reinstall again."I'm installing the official version of my download page [URL]Is there any solution to use the print server in Windows 8?
Model : TL-WDR3600
Hardware Version : V1
Firmware Version : 3.13.23 Build 120820 Rel.73549n
ISP : VIMPELCOM
To access USB Storage in Windows I simply type "\tplinklogin.net" in Run window.But how can I access it using Adnroid phone or tablet connected by Wi-Fi?Typing "\tplinklogin.net" in Browser adress line brings me to Google search, typing simply "tplinklogin.net" opens router web interface..
Region : Argentina
Model : TL-WDR4300
Hardware Version : V1
Firmware Version :
ISP :
I've just set up my new WDR4300. I have a media center PC that is able to access the router and a media center extender that is also able to access the router as well without issue. However, the media center pc cannot see the extender. I found this post which describes a similar issue and talks about another tp-link router that "Blocks SSDP Search or Notify packets, so the PC can never find the Extender during setup."I believe this may be the issue but am unsure where to start looking or how to correct it. I have enabled UPnP on the router and am still having no success. I believe it has to be something with the router since everything works correctly if I hook my old router back up.
Region : Singapore
Model : TL-WDR4300
Hardware Version : V1
I need to set up remote access to my HDD connected to my WDR4300, so I can always go online when I am out to retrieve the saved files in the HDD. However I have zero knowledge of network setting of the FTP servers, I can gain access when I am home and connected to the Wireless network, but how to gain access remotely.
Region : UnitedKingdom
Model : TL-WR841N
Hardware Version : V8
Firmware Version : 3.13.27 Build 121101 Rel.38183n
ISP : Virgin Media
I have recently purchased and installed a TL-WR841N wireless router to replace an older system. After following all of the quick install guide and the like I got it set up and working correctly both wired and wireless. However one laptop in the household, an Acer Aspire 5315 running Windows Vista 32bit, does not connect. Using an ethernet cable works fine but the wireless signal is seen and appears to connect but does not find the internet and states Local Only Access.When connected wirelessly I also cannot ping the device but when connected with a cable I can and get a good return.The firmware is up to date on the router and the latop is full up to date with drivers and windows updates.