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...technology equipment- 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...2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above product is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
...technology equipment- 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...2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above product is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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... 4.4 QSS...18 4.5 Network ...24 4.5.1 LAN...24 4.5.2 WAN...25 4.5.3 MAC Clone ...35 4.6 Wireless ...36 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 36 4.6.2 Wireless Security 39 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 42 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 45 I Connecting the Router ...6 2.1 System Requirements...6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router ...6 Chapter 3. CONTENTS Package Contents...1 Chapter 1. Introduction...2 1.1 Overview of the Router ...2 1.2 Conventions ...3 1.3 Main Features ...3 1.4 Panel Layout ...4 1.4.1 The Front Panel...4 1.4.2 The Rear Panel...
... 4.4 QSS...18 4.5 Network ...24 4.5.1 LAN...24 4.5.2 WAN...25 4.5.3 MAC Clone ...35 4.6 Wireless ...36 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 36 4.6.2 Wireless Security 39 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 42 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 45 I Connecting the Router ...6 2.1 System Requirements...6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router ...6 Chapter 3. CONTENTS Package Contents...1 Chapter 1. Introduction...2 1.1 Overview of the Router ...2 1.2 Conventions ...3 1.3 Main Features ...3 1.4 Panel Layout ...4 1.4.1 The Front Panel...4 1.4.2 The Rear Panel...
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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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... are provided step by step in real time with all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products. PSK, WPA- Quick Setup Wizard is very easy to manage. Simple Installation Since the Router is compatible with the remote management function. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 1. It is compatible with other 802.11n wireless clients. Multiple Security Protections With multiple protection measures, including SSID...
... are provided step by step in real time with all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products. PSK, WPA- Quick Setup Wizard is very easy to manage. Simple Installation Since the Router is compatible with the remote management function. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 1. It is compatible with other 802.11n wireless clients. Multiple Security Protections With multiple protection measures, including SSID...
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TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router without any explanation. ) Note: The two devices of up to 150Mbps ¾ One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, four ...190; 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 the Internet ¾ Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE ¾ Built-in NAT...
TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router without any explanation. ) Note: The two devices of up to 150Mbps ¾ One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, four ...190; 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 the Internet ¾ Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE ¾ Built-in NAT...
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...will keep on . (System) Flashing On /Off The Router is no activity. 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 on the front panel (View from ...left to the network by QSS function. Slow Flash A wireless device is off . - 4 - Name Status Indication (Power) Off Power is connecting to right). There is no device linked...
...will keep on . (System) Flashing On /Off The Router is no activity. 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 on the front panel (View from ...left to the network by QSS function. Slow Flash A wireless device is off . - 4 - Name Status Indication (Power) Off Power is connecting to right). There is no device linked...
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...becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. And then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to its factory default settings. - 5 - 1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are located on the rear panel ... Defaults function on "System Tools → 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 ...
...becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. And then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to its factory default settings. - 5 - 1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are located on the rear panel ... Defaults function on "System Tools → 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 ...
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.... Don't forget to the Internet through the broadband service successfully. Adjust the direction of your LAN to the power socket on the Router, shown in Figure 2-1. 6. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the Ethernet.) ¾ PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with the Installation Environment Requirements...
.... Don't forget to the Internet through the broadband service successfully. Adjust the direction of your LAN to the power socket on the Router, shown in Figure 2-1. 6. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the Ethernet.) ¾ PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with the Installation Environment Requirements...
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TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router electrical outlet. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. The Router will start to work automatically. 7. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router - 7 -
TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router electrical outlet. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. The Router will start to work automatically. 7. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router - 7 -
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... Guide This chapter will assign IP address for your PC and the Router has been established well. - 8 - And the default Subnet Mask is similar to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Then the built-in DHCP server will show you can be changed as to how ... functions of the Router. Connect the local PC to verify the network connection between your PC. In this , please refer to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC. Now, you how to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Configure the network parameters. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3.
... Guide This chapter will assign IP address for your PC and the Router has been established well. - 8 - And the default Subnet Mask is similar to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Then the built-in DHCP server will show you can be changed as to how ... functions of the Router. Connect the local PC to verify the network connection between your PC. In this , please refer to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC. Now, you how to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Configure the network parameters. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3.
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Figure 3-2 Failure result of LAN ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC and the Router is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means 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 failed. Is the connection between your PC's adapter should be lit. - 9 -
Figure 3-2 Failure result of LAN ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC and the Router is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means 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 failed. Is the connection between your PC's adapter should be lit. - 9 -
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... address is easy to a proxy. After successfully log in the screen that your Web-browser has been set to configure and manage the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router. Figure 3-4 Login Windows ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to ... any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. Figure 3-3 Log in lower case letters. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 2.
... address is easy to a proxy. After successfully log in the screen that your Web-browser has been set to configure and manage the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router. Figure 3-4 Login Windows ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to ... any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. Figure 3-3 Log in lower case letters. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 2.
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... 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. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. If you select Auto-Detect, the Router will appear as shown in Figure 3-6. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type...
... 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. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. If you select Auto-Detect, the Router will appear as shown in Figure 3-6. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type...
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... your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. - 12 - The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it into the field. ¾ Subnet... your ISP. 2) If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as seen by your ISP). PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - This is the WAN IP address as shown in Figure 3-8.
... your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. - 12 - The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it into the field. ¾ Subnet... your ISP. 2) If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as seen by your ISP). PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - This is the WAN IP address as shown in Figure 3-8.
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... your region from the pull-down list. The default setting is set to 32 characters. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list. Enter a value of up to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of SSID (Service Set Identification) must...
... your region from the pull-down list. The default setting is set to 32 characters. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list. Enter a value of up to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of SSID (Service Set Identification) must...
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... settings are something changed on pre-shared passphrase. Finish If there are only for basic wireless parameters. It is case sensitive, this option, wireless security configuration will affect the outcome. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Max Tx Rate - The wireless security function can be made up of following options to write down the key and all...
... settings are something changed on pre-shared passphrase. Finish If there are only for basic wireless parameters. It is case sensitive, this option, wireless security configuration will affect the outcome. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Max Tx Rate - The wireless security function can be made up of following options to write down the key and all...
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TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Finish - 15 -
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On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. 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 see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4. All information is read-only. - 16 -
On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. 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 see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4. All information is read-only. - 16 -
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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 -