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... above product is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender Model No.: TL-WA730RE Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable...
... above product is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender Model No.: TL-WA730RE Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable...
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...TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender Resource CD, including: z This User Guide z Other Helpful Information Power Adapter for TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender Ethernet Cables Quick Installation Guide ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are just references for 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender... without any explanations. Conventions The AP or TL-WA730RE, or device mentioned in the pictures are damaged or missing, please contact ...
...TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender Resource CD, including: z This User Guide z Other Helpful Information Power Adapter for TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender Ethernet Cables Quick Installation Guide ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are just references for 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender... without any explanations. Conventions The AP or TL-WA730RE, or device mentioned in the pictures are damaged or missing, please contact ...
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...and long-term use 2.3 Connecting the Device: Introduces steps to the web-based management page and configure the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender easily with a Web-based utility. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation: Tells how to connect the AP and the requirements.... 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 ...
...and long-term use 2.3 Connecting the Device: Introduces steps to the web-based management page and configure the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender easily with a Web-based utility. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation: Tells how to connect the AP and the requirements.... 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 ...
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... addresses Supports multiple operating modes including: z Range Extender Makes the AP an ideal solution for your wireless local area network Relays signal between its stations and the root AP for greater wireless range z Access Point Allows wireless stations to access and you for choosing the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender. 1.1 Product Overview The TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender is easy to the latest version...
... addresses Supports multiple operating modes including: z Range Extender Makes the AP an ideal solution for your wireless local area network Relays signal between its stations and the root AP for greater wireless range z Access Point Allows wireless stations to access and you for choosing the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender. 1.1 Product Overview The TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender is easy to the latest version...
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... is enabled RANGE EXTENDER On Flashing Off The Range Extender has connected the Router successfully The Range Extender is designed to right, Table 1-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of several LED indicators, which is connecting the Router The Range Extender has not connected any Router yet Table 1-1 5 View from left to indicate connections. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide...
... is enabled RANGE EXTENDER On Flashing Off The Range Extender has connected the Router successfully The Range Extender is designed to right, Table 1-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of several LED indicators, which is connecting the Router The Range Extender has not connected any Router yet Table 1-1 5 View from left to indicate connections. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide...
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.... POWER: The power port connects to transmit and receive wireless data. ) Note: Ensure the Range Extender is powered on the rear panel of the Modem's Web-based management page. Wireless antenna: The external antenna is used to the power adapter provided with the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 1.3.2 The Rear Panel Figure 1-2 Viewed from left...
.... POWER: The power port connects to transmit and receive wireless data. ) Note: Ensure the Range Extender is powered on the rear panel of the Modem's Web-based management page. Wireless antenna: The external antenna is used to the power adapter provided with the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 1.3.2 The Rear Panel Figure 1-2 Viewed from left...
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...;~104℉) z Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Device Figure 2-1 is an example of the typical application of TL-WA730RE in a well ventilated place far from direct sunlight, any heater or heating vent z Leave at least 2 inches (5cm) space around the...signals by getting in the way of your AP and unplug the power adapter in your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the types of the wireless devices. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Before You Begin Please read this User Guide ...
...;~104℉) z Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Device Figure 2-1 is an example of the typical application of TL-WA730RE in a well ventilated place far from direct sunlight, any heater or heating vent z Leave at least 2 inches (5cm) space around the...signals by getting in the way of your AP and unplug the power adapter in your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the types of the wireless devices. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Before You Begin Please read this User Guide ...
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The best place is equipped with a Wireless Adapter.) ) Note: If you can connect a desktop PC or laptop to Appendix A Application Example. 8 Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to a Router. 2. Power on the AP. 5. ... refer to your network. (Make sure your computer or laptop is usually near the center of the area in which your PC(s) will wirelessly connect. 3. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 2-1 The Example of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA730RE To establish a typical connection of the antenna. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to the...
The best place is equipped with a Wireless Adapter.) ) Note: If you can connect a desktop PC or laptop to Appendix A Application Example. 8 Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to a Router. 2. Power on the AP. 5. ... refer to your network. (Make sure your computer or laptop is usually near the center of the area in which your PC(s) will wirelessly connect. 3. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 2-1 The Example of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA730RE To establish a typical connection of the antenna. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to the...
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...253), and the Subnet mask as 255.255.255.0 for your PCs. 1. Manually configure the IP address as Figure 3-2 below . 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 configure ...and manage the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender easily with a Web-based utility. 3.1 Configure the PC The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the lower left corner of the screen), right...
...253), and the Subnet mask as 255.255.255.0 for your PCs. 1. Manually configure the IP address as Figure 3-2 below . 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 configure ...and manage the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender easily with a Web-based utility. 3.1 Configure the PC The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the lower left corner of the screen), right...
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... the filed and click OK. 2) Type ping 192.168.1.254 on the screen that shown in Windows XP Operating System. 1) Click Start > Run tab. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 4. Configure the IP address manually. 1) Select Use the following example is similar to keep your PC and the AP via the Ping command.
... the filed and click OK. 2) Type ping 192.168.1.254 on the screen that shown in Windows XP Operating System. 1) Click Start > Run tab. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 4. Configure the IP address manually. 1) Select Use the following example is similar to keep your PC and the AP via the Ping command.
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... up. Then click OK or press Enter. If the AP's IP address is 192.168.1.254, your PC's IP address must be within the range of the browser. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure 3-6 below, it is easy to configure and manage the... window will appear, similar to the AP. Enter admin for your PC and the AP are right connected. The LED of LAN port which you link to see if your PC is right configured. Figure 3-6 Please check following these steps: a) Check to on the device and the LED on any Windows...
... up. Then click OK or press Enter. If the AP's IP address is 192.168.1.254, your PC's IP address must be within the range of the browser. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure 3-6 below, it is easy to configure and manage the... window will appear, similar to the AP. Enter admin for your PC and the AP are right connected. The LED of LAN port which you link to see if your PC is right configured. Figure 3-6 Please check following these steps: a) Check to on the device and the LED on any Windows...
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...Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in Figure 3-10. And then Wireless page will display. The available setting options are different in Figure 3-11. 13 When you choose Range Extender, take the following figure will appear shown in the screen that appears, ...1) Click Search on the Wireless page shown as Figure 3-10 , and then AP List page will appear, shown in different operation modes, and they are two Operation Modes, including Range Extender and Access Point. Click Next to a proxy. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ) Note: If...
...Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in Figure 3-10. And then Wireless page will display. The available setting options are different in Figure 3-11. 13 When you choose Range Extender, take the following figure will appear shown in the screen that appears, ...1) Click Search on the Wireless page shown as Figure 3-10 , and then AP List page will appear, shown in different operation modes, and they are two Operation Modes, including Range Extender and Access Point. Click Next to a proxy. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ) Note: If...
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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. For example, the first item is shown as the Figure 3-12 . Range Extender Mode 14
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...Operation Mode - Considering your region from the drop-down list. The MAC address of AP" manually. ¾ Region - In Range Extender mode, the wireless repeater relays signal between its stations and the root AP for North America does not have region selection option. The AP client ...will directly go to all wireless devices in your country or region is chosen(shown as Figure 3-14 below. When you can be automatically filled into the field "MAC of the desired AP. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ Operation Mode -
...Operation Mode - Considering your region from the drop-down list. The MAC address of AP" manually. ¾ Region - In Range Extender mode, the wireless repeater relays signal between its stations and the root AP for North America does not have region selection option. The AP client ...will directly go to all wireless devices in your country or region is chosen(shown as Figure 3-14 below. When you can be automatically filled into the field "MAC of the desired AP. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ Operation Mode -
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... This value is case-sensitive. Click the Finish button to make any changes on . The default channel is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of the AP can be used . For example, TEST is NOT the same...agency for assistance. ) Note: Restricted by local law regulations, version for advanced settings, please refer to Section 4.5: "Wireless." 4. Click the Next button. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide wireless network security, the default SSID is set to Auto, so the AP will choose the best channel automatically. Figure ...
... This value is case-sensitive. Click the Finish button to make any changes on . The default channel is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of the AP can be used . For example, TEST is NOT the same...agency for assistance. ) Note: Restricted by local law regulations, version for advanced settings, please refer to Section 4.5: "Wireless." 4. Click the Next button. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide wireless network security, the default SSID is set to Auto, so the AP will choose the best channel automatically. Figure ...
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... enable you can be available after clicking one of the web-based management page: Status, Quick Setup, QSS, Network, Wireless, DHCP and System Tools. After a successful login, you to view the AP's current status and configuration, all of which...are seven main menus on any windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a web browser. Figure 4-1 Device Status 17 The TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender is read-only. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Chapter 4 Configure the Device This Chapter describes how to configure and manage with the Web-based (Internet Explorer...
... enable you can be available after clicking one of the web-based management page: Status, Quick Setup, QSS, Network, Wireless, DHCP and System Tools. After a successful login, you to view the AP's current status and configuration, all of which...are seven main menus on any windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a web browser. Figure 4-1 Device Status 17 The TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender is read-only. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Chapter 4 Configure the Device This Chapter describes how to configure and manage with the Web-based (Internet Explorer...
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TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ Firmware Version - This field displays the current firmware version 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 4-2. 18 This section will see the next ... Access Point. This field displays basic information or status for the Network, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask. ¾ Wireless - This field displays the AP's traffic statistics. ¾ System Up Time - This field displays the current hardware version of the AP...
TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ Firmware Version - This field displays the current firmware version 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 4-2. 18 This section will see the next ... Access Point. This field displays basic information or status for the Network, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask. ¾ Wireless - This field displays the AP's traffic statistics. ¾ System Up Time - This field displays the current hardware version of the AP...
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... of the device's PIN is not available. You can add a new device to its default. ¾ Gen New PIN - TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-2 QSS ¾ Operation Mode - Method One: Step 1: Keep the QSS Status as the Operation Mode in Figure 4-2, then the following screen will ...
... of the device's PIN is not available. You can add a new device to its default. ¾ Gen New PIN - TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-2 QSS ¾ Operation Mode - Method One: Step 1: Keep the QSS Status as the Operation Mode in Figure 4-2, then the following screen will ...
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The QSS Configuration Screen of the QSS as below, and click Next. 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. 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.
The QSS Configuration Screen of the QSS as below, and click Next. 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. 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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... example) of the adapter is always displayed on the QSS configuration screen as shown in the following screen will appear. 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...
... example) of the adapter is always displayed on the QSS configuration screen as shown in the following screen will appear. 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...