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TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for greater wireless range z Access Point Allows wireless stations to access and you to control the access rights of the wireless stations, depending on the stations' MAC addresses Supports multiple operating modes ... SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender delivers complete data privacy. Supports Firmware Upgrade You can be beneficial...
TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for greater wireless range z Access Point Allows wireless stations to access and you to control the access rights of the wireless stations, depending on the stations' MAC addresses Supports multiple operating modes ... SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender delivers complete data privacy. Supports Firmware Upgrade You can be beneficial...
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... are located on the rear panel of the Modem's Web-based management page. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 1.3.2 The Rear Panel Figure 1-2 Viewed from left to right, the following parts are two ways to reset the Access Point's factory defaults: z Method one: With the AP powered on, use a pin to ... The external antenna is used to transmit and receive wireless data. ) Note: Ensure the Range Extender is used to the power adapter provided with the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender. POWER: The power port connects to restore the AP's factory default settings.
... are located on the rear panel of the Modem's Web-based management page. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 1.3.2 The Rear Panel Figure 1-2 Viewed from left to right, the following parts are two ways to reset the Access Point's factory defaults: z Method one: With the AP powered on, use a pin to ... The external antenna is used to transmit and receive wireless data. ) Note: Ensure the Range Extender is used to the power adapter provided with the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender. POWER: The power port connects to restore the AP's factory default settings.
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...%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Device Figure 2-1 is an example of the typical application of TL-WA730RE in the way of the wireless devices. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. 7 The operating distance range of the area in your wireless connection can...AP and unplug the power adapter in a lighting storm to avoid damage z Web browser, such as a microwave oven or refrigerator. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Before You Begin Please read this User Guide carefully before installing and ...
...%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Device Figure 2-1 is an example of the typical application of TL-WA730RE in the way of the wireless devices. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. 7 The operating distance range of the area in your wireless connection can...AP and unplug the power adapter in a lighting storm to avoid damage z Web browser, such as a microwave oven or refrigerator. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Before You Begin Please read this User Guide carefully before installing and ...
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... Range Extender User Guide Figure 2-1 The Example of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA730RE To establish a typical connection of the antenna. Normally, upright is equipped with a Wireless Adapter.) ) Note: If you are not so clear about how to connect ... center of the area in which your computer or laptop is a good direction. 4. Power on the AP. 5. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to the TL-WA730RE Access Point. Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to a Router. 2. Locate an optimum location for the AP.
... Range Extender User Guide Figure 2-1 The Example of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA730RE To establish a typical connection of the antenna. Normally, upright is equipped with a Wireless Adapter.) ) Note: If you are not so clear about how to connect ... center of the area in which your computer or laptop is a good direction. 4. Power on the AP. 5. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to the TL-WA730RE Access Point. Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to a Router. 2. Locate an optimum location for the AP.
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... are two Operation Modes, including Range Extender and Access Point. Click Next to a proxy. There are explained below. Wireless A. Figure 3-9 Quick Setup 3. The available setting options are different in , click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your web-browser has been set to continue. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ) Note...
... are two Operation Modes, including Range Extender and Access Point. Click Next to a proxy. There are explained below. Wireless A. Figure 3-9 Quick Setup 3. The available setting options are different in , click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your web-browser has been set to continue. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ) Note...
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For example, the first item is shown as the Figure 3-12 . Range Extender Mode 14 The MAC address will be automatically filled into the corresponding box which is selected. Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 3-11 AP List 2) Find the SSID of the Access Point / Router you want to access, and click Connect in the corresponding row.
For example, the first item is shown as the Figure 3-12 . Range Extender Mode 14 The MAC address will be automatically filled into the corresponding box which is selected. Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 3-11 AP List 2) Find the SSID of the Access Point / Router you want to access, and click Connect in the corresponding row.
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... and selecting the desired item. 2. Enter a value of the desired AP. When you choose Access Point, take the following steps: When Access Point mode on Quick Setup - Access Point Mode ¾ Operation Mode - The MAC address of root AP can be automatically filled into the... field "MAC of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be assigned to the Finish page as Figure 3-14 below. The same name of AP" manually. ¾ Region - B. TL-WA730RE...
... and selecting the desired item. 2. Enter a value of the desired AP. When you choose Access Point, take the following steps: When Access Point mode on Quick Setup - Access Point Mode ¾ Operation Mode - The MAC address of root AP can be automatically filled into the... field "MAC of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be assigned to the Finish page as Figure 3-14 below. The same name of AP" manually. ¾ Region - B. TL-WA730RE...
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... which the AP works on the Wireless page, you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode - The default channel is case-sensitive. These settings are something changed... region selection option. ¾ Channel - Finish 16 This value is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of the AP can be used . Finish... changes on . This field determines the wireless mode which operating frequency will be used . TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide wireless network security, the default SSID is not listed, ...
... which the AP works on the Wireless page, you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode - The default channel is case-sensitive. These settings are something changed... region selection option. ¾ Channel - Finish 16 This value is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of the AP can be used . Finish... changes on . This field determines the wireless mode which operating frequency will be used . TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide wireless network security, the default SSID is not listed, ...
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The TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender is easy to configure and manage with a web browser. On the right of the web-based management page lies the detailed ... main menus. Figure 4-1 Device Status 17 TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Chapter 4 Configure the Device This Chapter describes how to view the AP's current status and configuration, all of which can configure and manage the device. After a successful login, you to configure your Access Point via the web-based management page.
The TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender is easy to configure and manage with a web browser. On the right of the web-based management page lies the detailed ... main menus. Figure 4-1 Device Status 17 TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Chapter 4 Configure the Device This Chapter describes how to view the AP's current status and configuration, all of which can configure and manage the device. After a successful login, you to configure your Access Point via the web-based management page.
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.... ¾ Traffic Statistics - This filed displays the run time of the AP since it's powered on or reset. ) Note: If you select Access Point mode in Figure 3-10, the wireless status in Figure 4-1 will guide you to add a new wireless device to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." ...This field displays the AP's traffic statistics. ¾ System Up Time - Select menu "QSS", you to quickly and securely connect to Access Point. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ Firmware Version - This field displays the current hardware version of the AP. ¾ Hardware Version -
.... ¾ Traffic Statistics - This filed displays the run time of the AP since it's powered on or reset. ) Note: If you select Access Point mode in Figure 3-10, the wireless status in Figure 4-1 will guide you to add a new wireless device to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." ...This field displays the AP's traffic statistics. ¾ System Up Time - Select menu "QSS", you to quickly and securely connect to Access Point. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ Firmware Version - This field displays the current hardware version of the AP. ¾ Hardware Version -
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Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration. 20 Step 3: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose "Push the button on my access point" in two minutes" and click Connect. The QSS Configuration Screen of the QSS as below, and click Next. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-3 Add A New Device Step 2: Choose "Press the button of the new device in the configuration utility of Wireless Adapter Step 4: Wait for a while until the next screen appears.
Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration. 20 Step 3: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose "Push the button on my access point" in two minutes" and click Connect. The QSS Configuration Screen of the QSS as below, and click Next. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-3 Add A New Device Step 2: Choose "Press the button of the new device in the configuration utility of Wireless Adapter Step 4: Wait for a while until the next screen appears.
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... Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 4-2, then the following figure. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Method Two: Enter the PIN into my access point or a registrar" in the configuration utility of the QSS as below, and click Next. 21...
... Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 4-2, then the following figure. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Method Two: Enter the PIN into my access point or a registrar" in the configuration utility of the QSS as below, and click Next. 21...
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... of this adapter is 16952898 as below, and enter the PIN code of the AP in Figure 4-2 (each AP has its unique PIN code. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ) Note: The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter In this example, the default PIN code of Wireless Adapter 22...adapter, please choose "Enter a PIN from my AP Step 1: Get the Current PIN code of the AP into the field after "Access Point PIN". Method Three: Enter the PIN from my access point" in the configuration utility of the QSS as the above figure shown. Here takes the PIN code 12345670 of this AP...
... of this adapter is 16952898 as below, and enter the PIN code of the AP in Figure 4-2 (each AP has its unique PIN code. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ) Note: The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter In this example, the default PIN code of Wireless Adapter 22...adapter, please choose "Enter a PIN from my AP Step 1: Get the Current PIN code of the AP into the field after "Access Point PIN". Method Three: Enter the PIN from my access point" in the configuration utility of the QSS as the above figure shown. Here takes the PIN code 12345670 of this AP...
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.... MAC filtering allows you to the AP. Throughput Monitor helps to watch wireless throughput information Wireless statistics enables you to control the access of the AP. Figure 4-7 Wireless menu 4.5.1 Wireless Settings Selecting Wireless > Wireless Settings will not take effect until it is not...for your device. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the AP. Wireless Advanced allows you to an associated root AP. There are supported here, including Range Extender and Access Point. AP function is...
.... MAC filtering allows you to the AP. Throughput Monitor helps to watch wireless throughput information Wireless statistics enables you to control the access of the AP. Figure 4-7 Wireless menu 4.5.1 Wireless Settings Selecting Wireless > Wireless Settings will not take effect until it is not...for your device. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the AP. Wireless Advanced allows you to an associated root AP. There are supported here, including Range Extender and Access Point. AP function is...
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... box by clicking the Search button and selecting the desired item. 2. If your local government agency for greater wireless range. When you can be used. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-8 Wireless Settings in Figure appears below. In Range Extender mode, the wireless repeater relays signal between its stations... - If you know the MAC address of the desired AP, you select your region from the pull-down list. Two Operation Modes are supported, including: Access Point and Range Extender. ¾ MAC of AP -
... box by clicking the Search button and selecting the desired item. 2. If your local government agency for greater wireless range. When you can be used. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-8 Wireless Settings in Figure appears below. In Range Extender mode, the wireless repeater relays signal between its stations... - If you know the MAC address of the desired AP, you select your region from the pull-down list. Two Operation Modes are supported, including: Access Point and Range Extender. ¾ MAC of AP -
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...; Max Tx Rate - The default SSID is unnecessary to 32 characters and make sure all wireless points in Access Point mode ¾ Operation Mode - It is TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six characters of each device's MAC address). Identifies your wireless .... ¾ Channel Width - Two Operation Modes are supported, including: Access Point and Range Extender. ¾ SSID (Set Service Identifier) - Select or deselect this field. ¾ Enable Wireless Radio - TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ) Note: Restricted by local law regulations...
...; Max Tx Rate - The default SSID is unnecessary to 32 characters and make sure all wireless points in Access Point mode ¾ Operation Mode - It is TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six characters of each device's MAC address). Identifies your wireless .... ¾ Channel Width - Two Operation Modes are supported, including: Access Point and Range Extender. ¾ SSID (Set Service Identifier) - Select or deselect this field. ¾ Enable Wireless Radio - TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ) Note: Restricted by local law regulations...
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... on the page, please click the Save button, and then you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode - Specifies the maximum transmit rate of the AP can connect to access the device. ¾ Enable SSID Broadcast - Select or deselect this check box to allow or deny...-PSK/WPA2-PSK. When you have region selection option. ¾ Channel - Both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations can be used . TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ Region - Specifies the region where the wireless function of the device through this check box to allow...
... on the page, please click the Save button, and then you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode - Specifies the maximum transmit rate of the AP can connect to access the device. ¾ Enable SSID Broadcast - Select or deselect this check box to allow or deny...-PSK/WPA2-PSK. When you have region selection option. ¾ Channel - Both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations can be used . TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ Region - Specifies the region where the wireless function of the device through this check box to allow...
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.... 30 It is strongly recommended that you choose one of the security types to disable wireless security. 2) Access Point TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-11 Wireless Security - Select 802.11 WEP security. • Type - Access Point ¾ Operation Mode - Check this device without encryption. Shows the current operation mode. ¾ Disable Security...
.... 30 It is strongly recommended that you choose one of the security types to disable wireless security. 2) Access Point TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-11 Wireless Security - Select 802.11 WEP security. • Type - Access Point ¾ Operation Mode - Check this device without encryption. Shows the current operation mode. ¾ Disable Security...
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...Figure 4-12 Wireless MAC address Filtering The Wireless MAC Address Filtering feature allows you to set to control wireless stations accessing the device, which depend on this page. ) Note: You will be either 0 or at least 30. ...The default setting is the same in seconds. To Add a Wireless MAC Address filtering entry, click the Add New... TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide • Group Key Update Period - The value can be reminded to save your ... the group key update interval in each operation mode, here we just take the Access Point for example. button.
...Figure 4-12 Wireless MAC address Filtering The Wireless MAC Address Filtering feature allows you to set to control wireless stations accessing the device, which depend on this page. ) Note: You will be either 0 or at least 30. ...The default setting is the same in seconds. To Add a Wireless MAC Address filtering entry, click the Add New... TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide • Group Key Update Period - The value can be reminded to save your ... the group key update interval in each operation mode, here we just take the Access Point for example. button.
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... station A with MAC address 00-0A-EB-00- 07-BE is almost the same, we take Access Point mode for example here. As the configuration for each operation mode is able to access the device, while all entries if there are not any enabled entries in the list, thus, no... wireless stations can access the device. 4.5.4 Wireless Advanced Selecting Wireless > Wireless Advanced will allow you should be similar to the following screen shown in Figure 4-14. Click the Add New... Shows the current Operation Mode. 34 TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide For example:...
... station A with MAC address 00-0A-EB-00- 07-BE is almost the same, we take Access Point mode for example here. As the configuration for each operation mode is able to access the device, while all entries if there are not any enabled entries in the list, thus, no... wireless stations can access the device. 4.5.4 Wireless Advanced Selecting Wireless > Wireless Advanced will allow you should be similar to the following screen shown in Figure 4-14. Click the Add New... Shows the current Operation Mode. 34 TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide For example:...