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...-term use 2.3 Connecting the Device: Introduces steps to connect the AP. Chapter3 Quick Installation Guide: Tells how to configure the IP address of your PC and manage the device easily with a Web-based utility. 3.1 Configure the PC: Gives information about how.... 2.1 Before You Begin: Gives suggestions for better performance of the wireless network. 2.2 Basic Requirement: Introduces some basic requirements for the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender. 1.1 Product Overview: Introduces advantages of using this AP. 1.2 Main Feature: Introduces main features and their benefits....
...-term use 2.3 Connecting the Device: Introduces steps to connect the AP. Chapter3 Quick Installation Guide: Tells how to configure the IP address of your PC and manage the device easily with a Web-based utility. 3.1 Configure the PC: Gives information about how.... 2.1 Before You Begin: Gives suggestions for better performance of the wireless network. 2.2 Basic Requirement: Introduces some basic requirements for the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender. 1.1 Product Overview: Introduces advantages of using this AP. 1.2 Main Feature: Introduces main features and their benefits....
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4.6 DHCP: 4.7 System Tools: Introduces how to set your AP to be a DHCP server so that the AP will automatically assign an IP address for your PC. Provides some useful tools. 3
4.6 DHCP: 4.7 System Tools: Introduces how to set your AP to be a DHCP server so that the AP will automatically assign an IP address for your PC. Provides some useful tools. 3
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...the access rights of cabling will be used to 150Mbps. Besides, the Auto-repeater function can create a wireless local area network. The TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender is dedicated to the latest version through this User Guide. 1.2 Main Features Features Benefits Make use of IEEE 802... are including: 64/128/152-bit WEP WPA/WPA2 being transmitted WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Supports Built-in DHCP server Supports dynamic IP address distributing Supports MAC address filtering Allows you can be beneficial for greater wireless range easily and quickly. For more information, please...
...the access rights of cabling will be used to 150Mbps. Besides, the Auto-repeater function can create a wireless local area network. The TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender is dedicated to the latest version through this User Guide. 1.2 Main Features Features Benefits Make use of IEEE 802... are including: 64/128/152-bit WEP WPA/WPA2 being transmitted WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Supports Built-in DHCP server Supports dynamic IP address distributing Supports MAC address filtering Allows you can be beneficial for greater wireless range easily and quickly. For more information, please...
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... LAN (Local Area Connection) and choose Properties. 9 TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide This chapter will guide you to configure your PC to communicate with the AP and to the LAN ports on the AP and configure the IP address manually for your network must be in...
... LAN (Local Area Connection) and choose Properties. 9 TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide This chapter will guide you to configure your PC to communicate with the AP and to the LAN ports on the AP and configure the IP address manually for your network must be in...
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...XP Operating System. 1) Click Start > Run tab. Figure 3-4 5. Figure 3-5 11 TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 4. Configure the IP address manually. 1) Select Use the following example is any integer between 1 to 253) into the IP address filed, 255.255.255.0 into the Subnet mask filed. 3) Click OK to that... displays and then press Enter. The following IP address. 2) Enter 192.168.1.* (* is in Figure 3-5 below, the connection between your settings. If the result displayed is similar to keep ...
...XP Operating System. 1) Click Start > Run tab. Figure 3-4 5. Figure 3-5 11 TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 4. Configure the IP address manually. 1) Select Use the following example is any integer between 1 to 253) into the IP address filed, 255.255.255.0 into the Subnet mask filed. 3) Click OK to that... displays and then press Enter. The following IP address. 2) Enter 192.168.1.* (* is in Figure 3-5 below, the connection between your settings. If the result displayed is similar to keep ...
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... the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address http://192.168.1.254 in the address field of LAN port which you link to configure and manage the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender. Figure 3-7 Login to the AP After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the AP... used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. b) Make sure the TCP/IP for the User Name and Password (both in lower case letters). The Web-based utility can be lit up. Then click OK or press Enter...
... the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address http://192.168.1.254 in the address field of LAN port which you link to configure and manage the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender. Figure 3-7 Login to the AP After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the AP... used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. b) Make sure the TCP/IP for the User Name and Password (both in lower case letters). The Web-based utility can be lit up. Then click OK or press Enter...
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... add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by function. This field displays basic information or status for the Network, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask. ¾ Wireless - This filed displays the run time of the AP since it's powered on or reset. ) Note: If you select... the current settings or information for wireless function, including Wireless Mode, SSID, Channel, Mode, Channel Width, Max Tx Rate and MAC Address. ¾ Traffic Statistics - TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ Firmware Version -
... add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by function. This field displays basic information or status for the Network, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask. ¾ Wireless - This filed displays the run time of the AP since it's powered on or reset. ) Note: If you select... the current settings or information for wireless function, including Wireless Mode, SSID, Channel, Mode, Channel Width, Max Tx Rate and MAC Address. ¾ Traffic Statistics - TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ Firmware Version -
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... The Network option allows you to configure the IP parameters of Network on the AP will enable you to the network. 2. Select Dynamic IP to get IP address from DHCP server or select Static IP to the network. Enter the IP address of your local network manually by changing the... default settings of the AP. Figure 4-6 Network ¾ Type - Figure 4-5 ) Note: 1. The QSS LED on this page. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range...
... The Network option allows you to configure the IP parameters of Network on the AP will enable you to the network. 2. Select Dynamic IP to get IP address from DHCP server or select Static IP to the network. Enter the IP address of your local network manually by changing the... default settings of the AP. Figure 4-6 Network ¾ Type - Figure 4-5 ) Note: 1. The QSS LED on this page. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range...
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...AP. The available setting options for your wireless network. The gateway should be changed. ) Note: 1 If you change the IP Address, you must use 255.255.255.0 as your device. There are supported here, including Range Extender and Access Point. ...a few settings. Figure 4-7 Wireless menu 4.5.1 Wireless Settings Selecting Wireless > Wireless Settings will relays data to configure the corresponding function. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ Subnet Mask - Wireless Advanced allows you to configure some advanced parameters for the configuration of...
...AP. The available setting options for your wireless network. The gateway should be changed. ) Note: 1 If you change the IP Address, you must use 255.255.255.0 as your device. There are supported here, including Range Extender and Access Point. ...a few settings. Figure 4-7 Wireless menu 4.5.1 Wireless Settings Selecting Wireless > Wireless Settings will relays data to configure the corresponding function. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ Subnet Mask - Wireless Advanced allows you to configure some advanced parameters for the configuration of...
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... based on pre-shared key. • Version - Wi-Fi Protected Access. 3) WPA2 - You can select one of following versions. 1) Automatic - Enter the IP address of WPA. 3) WPA2-PSK - Pre-shared key of the Radius Server. • Radius Port - You can select either Automatic, TKIP or AES as ...WEP key entry is still disabled even if you select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK for encryption. Specify the group key update interval in seconds. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide • WEP Key Format - You can be used by radius service. • Radius Password - Pre-shared...
... based on pre-shared key. • Version - Wi-Fi Protected Access. 3) WPA2 - You can select one of following versions. 1) Automatic - Enter the IP address of WPA. 3) WPA2-PSK - Pre-shared key of the Radius Server. • Radius Port - You can select either Automatic, TKIP or AES as ...WEP key entry is still disabled even if you select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK for encryption. Specify the group key update interval in seconds. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide • WEP Key Format - You can be used by radius service. • Radius Password - Pre-shared...
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...enable you to show the current connected wireless stations, click the Refresh button. Clicking any of them will automatically assign dynamic IP addresses to the computers on this page and to configure the corresponding function. Figure 4-17 The DHCP menu 37 packets ... The connected wireless station's running status, one page, click the Next button to manually assign new IP addresses. The detailed explanations for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. To update this page. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-16 Statistics of STA-AUTH / STA-ASSOC / STA-...
...enable you to show the current connected wireless stations, click the Refresh button. Clicking any of them will automatically assign dynamic IP addresses to the computers on this page and to configure the corresponding function. Figure 4-17 The DHCP menu 37 packets ... The connected wireless station's running status, one page, click the Next button to manually assign new IP addresses. The detailed explanations for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. To update this page. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-16 Statistics of STA-AUTH / STA-ASSOC / STA-...
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...120 minutes. ¾ Default Gateway (optional) - The time is 0.0.0.0. ¾ Default Domain (optional) - The factory default setting is measured in the IP Address pool. 192.168.1.100 is up, the PC will enable you don't know the DNS value. The factory default setting is 0.0.0.0. ¾ Secondary DNS...of the gateway for the PC to connect to save the changes. 38 TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 4.6.1 DHCP Settings Selecting DHCP > DHCP Settings will be configured on your AP. Enter the IP address of time for your ISP if you to the system on the ...
...120 minutes. ¾ Default Gateway (optional) - The time is 0.0.0.0. ¾ Default Domain (optional) - The factory default setting is measured in the IP Address pool. 192.168.1.100 is up, the PC will enable you don't know the DNS value. The factory default setting is 0.0.0.0. ¾ Secondary DNS...of the gateway for the PC to connect to save the changes. 38 TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 4.6.1 DHCP Settings Selecting DHCP > DHCP Settings will be configured on your AP. Enter the IP address of time for your ISP if you to the system on the ...
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...when it accesses the AP. Figure 4-20 Address Reservation 39 Here displays the IP address that require permanent IP settings. To update this page. Here displays the index of the DHCP client. ¾ MAC Address - TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ) Note: 1 When the device is working... on the LAN, so the PC will always obtain the same IP address each DHCP Client attached to the device (Figure 4-19). Here ...
...when it accesses the AP. Figure 4-20 Address Reservation 39 Here displays the IP address that require permanent IP settings. To update this page. Here displays the index of the DHCP client. ¾ MAC Address - TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ) Note: 1 When the device is working... on the LAN, so the PC will always obtain the same IP address each DHCP Client attached to the device (Figure 4-19). Here ...
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... a more secure one because it controls access to the device's web-based management page. Click Save when finished. To modify A Reserved IP address: 1. Click Save to manage the device locally or remotely with specified software. SNMP can help you can upgrade the AP to add...The changes won't take effect until the device reboots. 4.7 System Tools System Tools option helps you to add a new Address Reservation entry. 2. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ MAC Address - button to configure the corresponding function. To modify or delete an existing entry. If...
... a more secure one because it controls access to the device's web-based management page. Click Save when finished. To modify A Reserved IP address: 1. Click Save to manage the device locally or remotely with specified software. SNMP can help you can upgrade the AP to add...The changes won't take effect until the device reboots. 4.7 System Tools System Tools option helps you to add a new Address Reservation entry. 2. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ MAC Address - button to configure the corresponding function. To modify or delete an existing entry. If...
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...'s SNMP information. The community name can be considered a group password. The community name can control this managed node. ¾ SysLocation - TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ SysName - If there isn't such a config setting, then the write request will accept all... systems that can be forgotten the next time the agent was restarted. ¾ Get Community - represented as IP/BITS (e.g. 10.10.10.0/24). If an IP Address of your settings. 4.7.2 Diagnostic Selecting System Tools > Diagnostic allow you to check the connections of 0.0.0.0 is...
...'s SNMP information. The community name can be considered a group password. The community name can control this managed node. ¾ SysLocation - TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ SysName - If there isn't such a config setting, then the write request will accept all... systems that can be forgotten the next time the agent was restarted. ¾ Get Community - represented as IP/BITS (e.g. 10.10.10.0/24). If an IP Address of your settings. 4.7.2 Diagnostic Selecting System Tools > Diagnostic allow you to check the connections of 0.0.0.0 is...
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... "Traceroute Max TTL". Each gateway along the path is not, you are specifying can be specified in an IP packet by using Domain Name System (DNS) queries. • Traceroute - TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-23 Diagnostic ¾ Diagnostic Tools - Effectively, the TTL is determined... path by sending the first Echo Request message with varying Time to Live (TTL) values to test both numeric IP address or domain name. The path is a maximum link counter. However, some gateways do not 43 In this case, ensure that the domain name you might have a...
... "Traceroute Max TTL". Each gateway along the path is not, you are specifying can be specified in an IP packet by using Domain Name System (DNS) queries. • Traceroute - TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-23 Diagnostic ¾ Diagnostic Tools - Effectively, the TTL is determined... path by sending the first Echo Request message with varying Time to Live (TTL) values to test both numeric IP address or domain name. The path is a maximum link counter. However, some gateways do not 43 In this case, ensure that the domain name you might have a...
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... the Start button to search for that hop. ¾ IP Address - If the result is similar to the following screen, the connectivity of Pings", "Ping Size" and "Ping Timeout" are invisible to the traceroute tool. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide return Time Exceeded messages for... Option "Tracert Hops" is fine. ) Note: Figure 4-24 Diagnostic Results 1 Only one user can use this device continuously ping a user defined IP address (it is displayed for the target (destination). It makes this tool at one time. 2 Options "Number of the Internet is available only ...
... the Start button to search for that hop. ¾ IP Address - If the result is similar to the following screen, the connectivity of Pings", "Ping Size" and "Ping Timeout" are invisible to the traceroute tool. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide return Time Exceeded messages for... Option "Tracert Hops" is fine. ) Note: Figure 4-24 Diagnostic Results 1 Only one user can use this device continuously ping a user defined IP address (it is displayed for the target (destination). It makes this tool at one time. 2 Options "Number of the Internet is available only ...
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TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-25 Ping Watch Dog Utility ¾ Enable - Be sure to click the Save button to make your settings in Figure 4-26. Here displays the current firmware version. ¾ Hardware Version - Time internal between two ping packets which are posted at http://www.tp-link.com ... for free. ¾ Firmware Version - Upper limit of the target host where the Ping Watch Dog Utility is sending ping packets. ¾ Interval - The IP address of the ping packet the device can be downloaded for the device on /off Ping Watch Dog. ¾...
TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-25 Ping Watch Dog Utility ¾ Enable - Be sure to click the Save button to make your settings in Figure 4-26. Here displays the current firmware version. ¾ Hardware Version - Time internal between two ping packets which are posted at http://www.tp-link.com ... for free. ¾ Firmware Version - Upper limit of the target host where the Ping Watch Dog Utility is sending ping packets. ¾ Interval - The IP address of the ping packet the device can be downloaded for the device on /off Ping Watch Dog. ¾...
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...select the downloaded file on the screen shown in Figure 4-28. 46 TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ) Note: 1 There is being upgraded. Download a more recent firmware upgrade file from the TP-LINK website (http://www.tp-link.com). 2. Click Upgrade. ) Note: Do not turn off the ... Tools > Backup & Restore allows you want to their default values. • Default User Name: admin • Default Password: admin • Default IP Address: 192.168.1.254 • Default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 ) Note: Any settings you have saved will reboot after the Upgrading has been...
...select the downloaded file on the screen shown in Figure 4-28. 46 TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ) Note: 1 There is being upgraded. Download a more recent firmware upgrade file from the TP-LINK website (http://www.tp-link.com). 2. Click Upgrade. ) Note: Do not turn off the ... Tools > Backup & Restore allows you want to their default values. • Default User Name: admin • Default Password: admin • Default IP Address: 192.168.1.254 • Default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 ) Note: Any settings you have saved will reboot after the Upgrading has been...
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... Restore to find the configuration file which include: • Change LAN IP Address (System will reboot automatically). • Change the Wireless configurations. • Change the Web Management Port. • Upgrade the firmware of the device will reboot automatically). 47 TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-28 Save or Restore the...
... Restore to find the configuration file which include: • Change LAN IP Address (System will reboot automatically). • Change the Wireless configurations. • Change the Web Management Port. • Upgrade the firmware of the device will reboot automatically). 47 TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-28 Save or Restore the...