TP-Link TL-WR842N Wireless N Router

USD 22.89

300Mbps wireless router with 5 IPSec VPN tunnels, USB 2.0 sharing, dual 5dBi antennas, and 4 Fast Ethernet ports for secure remote industrial endpoints.

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TP-Link TL-WR842N Wireless N Router

Model Identifier TL-WR842N
Official Part Number TL-WR842N
GTIN Standard 6935364096786

Technical Overview

300Mbps wireless router with 5 IPSec VPN tunnels, USB 2.0 sharing, dual 5dBi antennas, and 4 Fast Ethernet ports for secure remote industrial endpoints.

Key Features

  • 300Mbps Wireless Speed: High transmission rate ensures lag-free telemetry, communication, and web traffic [1.2.3].
  • IPSec VPN Tunnels: Supports up to 5 concurrent site-to-site VPN tunnels using the IKE protocol with AES, DES, and 3DES encryption.
  • Multi-Function USB 2.0 Port: Enables network-wide printer, FTP server, media server, and localized storage sharing.
  • Isolated Guest Network: Securely partitions external user access to protect corporate and internal system data.
  • MIMO & CCA Technologies: Enhances signal reception reliability and automatically avoids wireless channel conflicts.
  • IP-Based Quality of Service (QoS): Empowers network administrators to allocate specific bandwidth thresholds to connected nodes.
  • WPS & Security Button: Instant wireless encryption pairing with a dedicated physical button.

12VDC / 1.0A External Power Supply

Technical Specification Matrix

ParameterValue
Wireless StandardsIEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b [1.2.3]
Frequency2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz
Signal RateUp to 300 Mbps (802.11n)
Ethernet Ports4x 10/100Mbps LAN Ports, 1x 10/100Mbps WAN Port
USB Port1x USB 2.0 Port
Antenna Configuration2x 5dBi Fixed Omni-Directional Antennas
VPN Tunnels Capacity5 IPSec VPN Tunnels
VPN Encryption AlgorithmsDES, 3DES, AES
VPN AuthenticationMD5, SHA1
Power Input12VDC / 1.0A External Power Supply
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Operating Humidity10% to 90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity5% to 90% non-condensing
Compliance CertificationsCE, FCC, RoHS
Physical Weight (kg)0.5
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)13.4 x 19.2 x 3.3

Industrial Applications

1. Secure Site-to-Site PLC and SCADA Integration

Utilizes the 5 hardware-accelerated IPSec VPN tunnels with AES encryption to bridge remote PLC controllers or local SCADA systems at decentralized sub-stations back to a centralized industrial control room over a standard broadband line.

Problem Solved

Eliminates the exorbitant cost of dedicated lease-line telemetries while maintaining strict, encrypted data integrity and security for critical automation controls.

IPSec VPNAES EncryptionPLC SubstationWAN RoutingSite-to-Site Tunneling

2. Local Telemetry Backup via Shared Network Storage

Leverages the multi-functional USB 2.0 port mapped as a localized FTP or Samba server to allow local network-enabled data loggers or sensors to stream and archive backup datasets onto a connected industrial USB drive.

Problem Solved

Provides an inexpensive, localized redundant database in the event of primary fiber network disconnects, safeguarding environmental or performance metrics.

USB 2.0 StorageFTP ServerSamba SharingTelemetry BackupRedundancy

3. Isolated Wi-Fi Test-Bench for Factory Commissioning

Employs the isolated Guest Network and IP-based Quality of Service (QoS) controls to create a secure, bandwidth-throttled wireless sandbox specifically for newly built or untrusted machines undergoing factory testing.

Problem Solved

Prevents unauthorized network communication from unfinished machine firmware to the enterprise backplane, eliminating the risk of virus spread or network floods during commissioning.

Guest Network IsolationIP-Based QoSMIMO TechnologyNetwork SandboxCommissioning
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