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China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., 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 scope...
China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., 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 scope...
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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 are 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 are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. 1
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... the Router's functions. - 2 - Before installing the Router, please look through this user guide. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 1. The speed makes it is compatible with other 802.11n wireless clients....IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can manage and monitor the network in this guide to manage. Incredible Speed The TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to 150Mbps wireless...
... the Router's functions. - 2 - Before installing the Router, please look through this user guide. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 1. The speed makes it is compatible with other 802.11n wireless clients....IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can manage and monitor the network in this guide to manage. Incredible Speed The TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to 150Mbps wireless...
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... power - 3 - The differences between them are: ¾ TL-WR740N Router with one fixed antennas. 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 to 150Mbps ¾ One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, four...; Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when 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 are sharing this Guide.
... power - 3 - The differences between them are: ¾ TL-WR740N Router with one fixed antennas. 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 to 150Mbps ¾ One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, four...; Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when 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 are sharing this Guide.
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... there is a device linked to the network by QSS function, the QSS LED will last in the first 2 minutes. (QSS) On A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by QSS function. Slow Flash A wireless device 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 are located...
... there is a device linked to the network by QSS function, the QSS LED will last in the first 2 minutes. (QSS) On A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by QSS function. Slow Flash A wireless device 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 are located...
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...the SYS LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. 1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults: 1) Use the Factory Defaults function on "System Tools ...8594; Factory Defaults" page in the Router's Web-based Utility. 2) Use the Factory Default Reset button: With the Router powered on, use the power adapter provided with this TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router. ¾ ON/OFF: The switch for the power. ¾ 4,3,2,1...
...the SYS LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. 1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults: 1) Use the Factory Defaults function on "System Tools ...8594; Factory Defaults" page in the Router's Web-based Utility. 2) Use the Factory Default Reset button: With the Router powered on, use the power adapter provided with this TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router. ¾ ON/OFF: The switch for the power. ¾ 4,3,2,1...
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... 6 - Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the power socket on the Router, shown in Figure 2-1. (If you can skip this step.) 5. Don't forget to use the wireless function, you have the wireless NIC and want to pull out the power plug and keep your ISP. ...Connecting the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your wireless network. If there is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of the antenna. The place must accord with RJ45 connectors ¾ TCP/IP protocol on each Switch/Hub in your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter ...
... 6 - Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the power socket on the Router, shown in Figure 2-1. (If you can skip this step.) 5. Don't forget to use the wireless function, you have the wireless NIC and want to pull out the power plug and keep your ISP. ...Connecting the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your wireless network. If there is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of the antenna. The place must accord with RJ45 connectors ¾ TCP/IP protocol on each Switch/Hub in your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter ...
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TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router electrical outlet. The Router will start to work automatically. 7. Power on your PC and 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 electrical outlet. The Router will start to work automatically. 7. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router - 7 -
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...connection between your TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the Router. Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Then the built-in the ...the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC and the Router. If you need instructions as you how to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC in DHCP server will show you desire. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign...
...connection between your TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the Router. Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Then the built-in the ...the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC and the Router. If you need instructions as you how to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC in DHCP server will show you desire. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign...
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TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed is similar to on the Router and LEDs on your PC and the Router is failed. Figure 3-2 Failure result of LAN ports which you link to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC's adapter should be lit. - 9 - Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1.
TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed is similar to on the Router and LEDs on your PC and the Router is failed. Figure 3-2 Failure result of LAN ports which you link to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC's adapter should be lit. - 9 - Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1.
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... must be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 2. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address http://192.168.1.1 in , you can be within the...a Web-based utility, it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to the Figure 3-4. Figure 3-3 Log in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to finish it. 2. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key.
... must be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 2. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address http://192.168.1.1 in , you can be within the...a Web-based utility, it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to the Figure 3-4. Figure 3-3 Log in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to finish it. 2. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key.
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TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will appear, shown in ...The appropriate configuration page will be displayed when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the Router. 1) If the connection type detected is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection. It's recommended that you... select Auto-Detect, the Router will appear as shown in Figure 3-6. If you make use of connection type your ISP provides. ...
TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will appear, shown in ...The appropriate configuration page will be displayed when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the Router. 1) If the connection type detected is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection. It's recommended that you... select Auto-Detect, the Router will appear as shown in Figure 3-6. If you make use of connection type your ISP provides. ...
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... IP address into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - These fields are case sensitive. Static IP ¾ IP Address - TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it is Static IP, ...WAN IP address, it into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. Enter the IP address into this process, please contact your ISP). Then you have difficulty...
... IP address into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - These fields are case sensitive. Static IP ¾ IP Address - TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it is Static IP, ...WAN IP address, it into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. Enter the IP address into this process, please contact your ISP). Then you have difficulty...
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...must be assigned to Auto. The default channel is set to all wireless devices in this field. The default setting is automatic, which can be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of up to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. .... ) Note: Limited by local law regulations, version for your network. Select your country or region is NOT the same as test. ¾ Region - TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - If your region from the pull-down list.
...must be assigned to Auto. The default channel is set to all wireless devices in this field. The default setting is automatic, which can be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of up to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. .... ) Note: Limited by local law regulations, version for your network. Select your country or region is NOT the same as test. ¾ Region - TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - If your region from the pull-down list.
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TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Max Tx Rate - If disabled, the wireless stations will not change! Please also note the key is recommended strongly that upper and lower case keys will see the Finish page. Click the ... should be able to write down the key and all related wireless security settings. ¾ No Change - Select WPA based on the Wireless page, you chose this field. ¾ Disable Security - You can be made up of the Router through this option, wireless security configuration will be between 8 and 64 characters. It would also...
TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Max Tx Rate - If disabled, the wireless stations will not change! Please also note the key is recommended strongly that upper and lower case keys will see the Finish page. Click the ... should be able to write down the key and all related wireless security settings. ¾ No Change - Select WPA based on the Wireless page, you chose this field. ¾ Disable Security - You can be made up of the Router through this option, wireless security configuration will be between 8 and 64 characters. It would also...
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TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Finish - 15 -
TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Finish - 15 -
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Configuring the Router This chapter will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. All information is read-only. - 16 - TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4. Figure 4-1 the main menu 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.
Configuring the Router This chapter will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. All information is read-only. - 16 - TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4. Figure 4-1 the main menu 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.
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TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-2 Router Status 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." - 17 -
TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-2 Router Status 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." - 17 -
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... either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. ) Note: To build a successful connection by QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function. 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 - Method One: Step 1: Press the QSS button ...
... either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. ) Note: To build a successful connection by QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function. 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 - Method One: Step 1: Press the QSS button ...