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...., 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 product is in conformity with the following standards or other...2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. China Environmentally conscious design EN62075:2008 Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of...
...., 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 product is in conformity with the following standards or other...2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. China Environmentally conscious design EN62075:2008 Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of...
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... or missing, please contact with your demand. 1 You can set the parameters according to your distributor. Package Contents 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...
... or missing, please contact with your demand. 1 You can set the parameters according to your distributor. Package Contents 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...
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... Quick Installation Guide: Tells how to configure the IP address of AP. 4.5 Wireless: Guides to the web-based management page and configure the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender easily with a Web-based utility. Chapter 4 Configure the Device: Tells how ...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 main...
... Quick Installation Guide: Tells how to configure the IP address of AP. 4.5 Wireless: Guides to the web-based management page and configure the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender easily with a Web-based utility. Chapter 4 Configure the Device: Tells how ...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 main...
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... area network Relays signal between its stations and the root AP for your device can create a wireless local area network. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender. 1.1 Product Overview The TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender is easy to configure and manage with a Router around without any cable. With multiple protection measures...
... area network Relays signal between its stations and the root AP for your device can create a wireless local area network. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender. 1.1 Product Overview The TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender is easy to configure and manage with a Router around without any cable. With multiple protection measures...
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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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And then release the button and wait the router to reboot to the power adapter provided with the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender. POWER: The power port connects to its factory default settings. 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...
And then release the button and wait the router to reboot to the power adapter provided with the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender. POWER: The power port connects to its factory default settings. 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...
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..., you are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. 7 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 ... device and shall be easily accessible z Place your AP in the infrastructure network. The operating distance range of your wireless connection can weaken signals by getting in the way of TL-WA730RE in a well ventilated place far from direct sunlight, any heater or heating vent z Leave at ...
..., you are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. 7 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 ... device and shall be easily accessible z Place your AP in the infrastructure network. The operating distance range of your wireless connection can weaken signals by getting in the way of TL-WA730RE in a well ventilated place far from direct sunlight, any heater or heating vent z Leave at ...
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... which your devices to the network, please refer to the TL-WA730RE Access Point. Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to Appendix A Application Example. 8 Power on the AP. 5. Normally, upright is equipped with a Wireless Adapter.) ) Note: If you can connect a desktop PC... not so clear about how to connect your PC(s) will wirelessly connect. 3. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router. 2. 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 AP, please take ...
... which your devices to the network, please refer to the TL-WA730RE Access Point. Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to Appendix A Application Example. 8 Power on the AP. 5. Normally, upright is equipped with a Wireless Adapter.) ) Note: If you can connect a desktop PC... not so clear about how to connect your PC(s) will wirelessly connect. 3. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router. 2. 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 AP, please take ...
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...1 to 253), and the Subnet mask as Figure 3-2 below . Click Start (in the same IP Address range without overlap 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-click My...IP address manually for your PC by following the instructions below , right-click 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 configure...
...1 to 253), and the Subnet mask as Figure 3-2 below . Click Start (in the same IP Address range without overlap 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-click My...IP address manually for your PC by following the instructions below , right-click 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 configure...
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The following IP address. 2) Enter 192.168.1.* (* is similar to keep your PC and the AP via the Ping command. Figure 3-5 11 Figure 3-4 5. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 4. If the result displayed is any integer between your settings. Verify the network connection between 1 to 253) into the IP address filed, 255....
The following IP address. 2) Enter 192.168.1.* (* is similar to keep your PC and the AP via the Ping command. Figure 3-5 11 Figure 3-4 5. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 4. If the result displayed is any integer between your settings. Verify the network connection between 1 to 253) into the IP address filed, 255....
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... Guide If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure 3-6 below, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender. The LED of 192.168.1.1 ~ 192.168.1.253. 3.2 Quick Setup With a Web-based utility, it means that your PC has not connected to see if ... the AP's IP address is right configured. Enter admin for your PC is 192.168.1.254, your PC's adapter should be within the range of LAN port which you link to the Figure 3-8. Then click OK or press Enter. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default...
... Guide If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure 3-6 below, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender. The LED of 192.168.1.1 ~ 192.168.1.253. 3.2 Quick Setup With a Web-based utility, it means that your PC has not connected to see if ... the AP's IP address is right configured. Enter admin for your PC is 192.168.1.254, your PC's adapter should be within the range of LAN port which you link to the Figure 3-8. Then click OK or press Enter. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default...
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... steps: 1) Click Search on the Wireless page shown as Figure 3-10 , and then AP List page will appear, shown in Figure 3-10. Click Next to continue. There are explained below. When you choose Range Extender, take the following figure will appear shown...3. The available setting options are different in different operation modes, and they are two Operation Modes, including Range Extender and Access Point. Wireless A. Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ) Note: If the above screen does not prompt, it means that appears, cancel the ...
... steps: 1) Click Search on the Wireless page shown as Figure 3-10 , and then AP List page will appear, shown in Figure 3-10. Click Next to continue. There are explained below. When you choose Range Extender, take the following figure will appear shown...3. The available setting options are different in different operation modes, and they are two Operation Modes, including Range Extender and Access Point. Wireless A. Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ) Note: If the above screen does not prompt, it means that appears, cancel the ...
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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 Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - The MAC address will be automatically filled into the corresponding box which is selected.
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 Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - The MAC address will be automatically filled into the corresponding box which is selected.
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... Mode - Considering your local government agency for assistance. ) Note: Restricted by clicking the Search button and selecting the desired item. 2. 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. If you know the MAC...field "MAC of the desired AP. B. When you choose Access Point, take the following steps: When Access Point mode on Quick Setup - TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ Operation Mode - Two Operation Modes are supported, including: Access Point and...
... Mode - Considering your local government agency for assistance. ) Note: Restricted by clicking the Search button and selecting the desired item. 2. 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. If you know the MAC...field "MAC of the desired AP. B. When you choose Access Point, take the following steps: When Access Point mode on Quick Setup - TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ Operation Mode - Two Operation Modes are supported, including: Access Point and...
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..., you will be used . Finish If you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode - TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide wireless network security, the default SSID is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance. ) Note: Restricted by local... from the drop-down list. The default channel is not necessary to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of the AP can be used . This field determines the wireless mode which operating frequency will see the Finish page. Because there are only ...
..., you will be used . Finish If you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode - TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide wireless network security, the default SSID is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance. ) Note: Restricted by local... from the drop-down list. The default channel is not necessary to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of the AP can be used . This field determines the wireless mode which operating frequency will see the Finish page. Because there are only ...
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... or Chrome) management page, which can configure and manage the device. Figure 4-1 Device Status 17 TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Chapter 4 Configure the Device This Chapter describes how to configure and manage with a web browser. The TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender is read-only. On the right of the web-based management page lies the detailed...
... or Chrome) management page, which can configure and manage the device. Figure 4-1 Device Status 17 TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Chapter 4 Configure the Device This Chapter describes how to configure and manage with a web browser. The TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender is read-only. On the right of the web-based management page lies the detailed...
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... in Figure 4-1 will guide you to quickly and securely connect to an existing network quickly by function. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ Firmware Version - This field displays 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 - This...
... in Figure 4-1 will guide you to quickly and securely connect to an existing network quickly by function. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ Firmware Version - This field displays 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 - This...
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... the QSS function is displayed here. For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of the new device for example. Click this button. ) Note: If you select Range Extender as Enabled and click the Add device button in the label or User Guide. ¾ Restore ...PIN - Displays the current operation mode of the device to the existing network manually by generating a new PIN. ¾ Add device - TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-2 QSS ¾ Operation Mode - To enable or disable the QSS function here. ¾ Current PIN -
... the QSS function is displayed here. For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of the new device for example. Click this button. ) Note: If you select Range Extender as Enabled and click the Add device button in the label or User Guide. ¾ Restore ...PIN - Displays the current operation mode of the device to the existing network manually by generating a new PIN. ¾ Add device - TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-2 QSS ¾ Operation Mode - To enable or disable the QSS function here. ¾ Current PIN -
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The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Step 4: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. 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 the QSS as below, and click Next. Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration. 20
The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Step 4: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. 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 the QSS as below, and click Next. Click Finish to complete the QSS configuration. 20
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... network. 28 These values must be able to connect this box radio button to enable security. ¾ WEP - You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide shown as Figure 4-10. Select 802.11 Shared Key authentication type. 3) Open System - It is strongly recommended that you choose one of...
... network. 28 These values must be able to connect this box radio button to enable security. ¾ WEP - You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format. TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide shown as Figure 4-10. Select 802.11 Shared Key authentication type. 3) Open System - It is strongly recommended that you choose one of...