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...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the ...the CE Mark: Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2012 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China...
...., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the ...the CE Mark: Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2012 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China...
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TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ DC Power Adapter for TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items is damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. 1
TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ DC Power Adapter for TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items is damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. 1
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... WEP encryption, Wi-Fi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can fully meet the need of the...
... WEP encryption, Wi-Fi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can fully meet the need of the...
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The difference between them is: ¾ TL-WR740N Router with one fixed antenna. ¾ TL-WR741ND Router with one detachable antenna. 1.3 Main Features ¾ Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up ...idle for PPPoE ¾ Built-in this guide stands for TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router without any explanation. ) Note: The two devices of TL-WR740N and TL-WR741ND share this Guide. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND mentioned in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP ...
The difference between them is: ¾ TL-WR740N Router with one fixed antenna. ¾ TL-WR741ND Router with one detachable antenna. 1.3 Main Features ¾ Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up ...idle for PPPoE ¾ Built-in this guide stands for TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router without any explanation. ) Note: The two devices of TL-WR740N and TL-WR741ND share this Guide. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND mentioned in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP ...
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The Router has a system error. The Wireless function is an active device linked to the network by QSS function. There is enabled. The Wireless function is no activity. A wireless device is successfully added to the corresponding port. A...is off . 4 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs and the QSS button are located on for about 5 minutes and then turn off . The Router is on. Power is working properly. There is a device linked to the network by QSS function, the QSS...
The Router has a system error. The Wireless function is an active device linked to the network by QSS function. There is enabled. The Wireless function is no activity. A wireless device is successfully added to the corresponding port. A...is off . 4 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs and the QSS button are located on for about 5 minutes and then turn off . The Router is on. Power is working properly. There is a device linked to the network by QSS function, the QSS...
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... Use the Factory Default Reset button: Press the Reset button for five seconds and then wait for the Router to reboot. ¾ POWER: The Power socket is where you can press this TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router. ¾ ON/OFF: The switch for the power. ¾ 1,2,3,4 (LAN): These ports (1, ...2, 3, 4) connect the Router to the local PC(s). ¾ WAN: This WAN port is where you will ...
... Use the Factory Default Reset button: Press the Reset button for five seconds and then wait for the Router to reboot. ¾ POWER: The Power socket is where you can press this TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router. ¾ ON/OFF: The switch for the power. ¾ 1,2,3,4 (LAN): These ports (1, ...2, 3, 4) connect the Router to the local PC(s). ¾ WAN: This WAN port is where you will ...
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... that , please install the Router according to pull out the power plug and keep your PC is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of the antenna. The best place is connected to work automatically. 6 TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Adjust the direction of... clear space around the Router ¾ Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉) ¾ Operating Humidity: 10...
... that , please install the Router according to pull out the power plug and keep your PC is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of the antenna. The best place is connected to work automatically. 6 TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Adjust the direction of... clear space around the Router ¾ Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉) ¾ Operating Humidity: 10...
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Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 7 TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 7. Power on your Cable/DSL Modem.
Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 7 TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 7. Power on your Cable/DSL Modem.
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... chapter will assign IP address for the PC. Connect the local PC to the LAN ports of the Router, and then you how to configure the basic functions of your TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default domain name of Ping command 8 ...can be changed as to how to do this guide, we all use the default values for your PC and the Router. Figure 3-1 Success result of the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router is http://tplinklogin.net, the default IP address is 192.168.0.1, and the default Subnet Mask is in the command ...
... chapter will assign IP address for the PC. Connect the local PC to the LAN ports of the Router, and then you how to configure the basic functions of your TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default domain name of Ping command 8 ...can be changed as to how to do this guide, we all use the default values for your PC and the Router. Figure 3-1 Success result of the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router is http://tplinklogin.net, the default IP address is 192.168.0.1, and the default Subnet Mask is in the command ...
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... Web browser. 9 Therefore, in order to verify the network connection between your PC and the Router, you link to on the Router and LEDs on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with your PC and the Router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you can open a command prompt, ...can be used on your PC's adapter should be lit. 2. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-2, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router. Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command Please check the connection ...
... Web browser. 9 Therefore, in order to verify the network connection between your PC and the Router, you link to on the Router and LEDs on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with your PC and the Router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you can open a command prompt, ...can be used on your PC's adapter should be lit. 2. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-2, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router. Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command Please check the connection ...
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...2. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type the default address http://tplinklogin.net in Figure 3-6. 10 Figure 3-3 Login the Router After a moment, a login window will appear as shown in the address field of the browser. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page...checkbox, and click OK to a proxy. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in the screen that your Router. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 1. After successfully login, you can click the Quick Setup to the Figure 3-4. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN...
...2. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type the default address http://tplinklogin.net in Figure 3-6. 10 Figure 3-3 Login the Router After a moment, a login window will appear as shown in the address field of the browser. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page...checkbox, and click OK to a proxy. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in the screen that your Router. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 1. After successfully login, you can click the Quick Setup to the Figure 3-4. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN...
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... and Password - If you make use of connection type your ISP provides, you select Auto-Detect, the Router will appear as shown in Figure 3-7. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-6 Choose WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect...
... and Password - If you make use of connection type your ISP provides, you select Auto-Detect, the Router will appear as shown in Figure 3-7. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-6 Choose WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect...
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...next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. MAC Clone z If you are visiting the Router from the main computer, please select Yes, and then click Clone MAC Address. z If you are visiting the Router from another computer, rather than the main computer, please select No, and then enter the ...main computer's MAC in the field WAN MAC Address. Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-10. 12
...next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. MAC Clone z If you are visiting the Router from the main computer, please select Yes, and then click Clone MAC Address. z If you are visiting the Router from another computer, rather than the main computer, please select No, and then enter the ...main computer's MAC in the field WAN MAC Address. Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-10. 12
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... ISP). Enter the IP address into this field. 5. Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-11. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - Figure...
... ISP). Enter the IP address into this field. 5. Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-11. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - Figure...
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TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Wireless Network Name (also called SSID) - Select your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of any numbers from 0 to 32 characters. It is NOT...key can be made up of following options to 4.6 Wireless". 6. You will choose the best channel automatically. This field determines which the Router works on pre-shared passphrase. For advanced settings, please refer to enable security. ¾ WPA-Personal/WPA2-Personal - Considering your region ...
TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Wireless Network Name (also called SSID) - Select your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of any numbers from 0 to 32 characters. It is NOT...key can be made up of following options to 4.6 Wireless". 6. You will choose the best channel automatically. This field determines which the Router works on pre-shared passphrase. For advanced settings, please refer to enable security. ¾ WPA-Personal/WPA2-Personal - Considering your region ...
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TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router If you don't make your wireless configuration take effect and finish the Quick Setup. Finish 15 Finish If there is something changed on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-13. Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - Click the Reboot button to finish the Quick Setup. Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - Click the Finish button to make any changes on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-12.
TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router If you don't make your wireless configuration take effect and finish the Quick Setup. Finish 15 Finish If there is something changed on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-13. Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - Click the Reboot button to finish the Quick Setup. Figure 3-13 Quick Setup - Click the Finish button to make any changes on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-12.
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The detailed explanations for each Web page's key functions and the configuration way. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. All information is read-only. 16 TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4. On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. Configuring the Router This chapter will see the sixteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility.
The detailed explanations for each Web page's key functions and the configuration way. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. All information is read-only. 16 TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4. On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. Configuring the Router This chapter will see the sixteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility.
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TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-1 Router Status 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to 3.2 Quick Installation Guide. 17
TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-1 Router Status 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to 3.2 Quick Installation Guide. 17
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...to add a new wireless device to the existing network manually by clicking this button, and then you can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and Router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. ) Note: To build a successful connection by generating a new PIN. ¾ Add...; Gen New PIN - If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can get a new random value for example. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 4.4 QSS This section will see the next screen (shown in the label or User Guide. ¾ Restore PIN -
...to add a new wireless device to the existing network manually by clicking this button, and then you can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and Router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. ) Note: To build a successful connection by generating a new PIN. ¾ Add...; Gen New PIN - If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can get a new random value for example. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 4.4 QSS This section will see the next screen (shown in the label or User Guide. ¾ Restore PIN -