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TL-WR740N TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Rev: 2.0.0 1910010391
TL-WR740N TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Rev: 2.0.0 1910010391
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... EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above product is in conformity with 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 of...
... EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above product is in conformity with 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 of...
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... Panel...4 1.4.2 The Rear Panel ...5 Chapter 2. Connecting the Router ...6 2.1 System Requirements...6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router ...6 Chapter 3. Configuring the Router 16 4.1 Login ...16 4.2 Status ...16 4.3 Quick Setup...17 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 CONTENTS Package Contents...1 Chapter 1.
... Panel...4 1.4.2 The Rear Panel ...5 Chapter 2. Connecting the Router ...6 2.1 System Requirements...6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router ...6 Chapter 3. Configuring the Router 16 4.1 Login ...16 4.2 Status ...16 4.3 Quick Setup...17 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 CONTENTS Package Contents...1 Chapter 1.
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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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... easy to manage. Incredible Speed The TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to know all 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 fully meet the need of the Router The TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. It also supports Virtual Server...
... easy to manage. Incredible Speed The TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to know all 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 fully meet the need of the Router The TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. It also supports Virtual Server...
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..., we will take TL-WR741ND for the 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...¾ 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.
..., we will take TL-WR741ND for the 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...¾ 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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... function, the QSS LED will last in the first 2 minutes. (QSS) On A wireless device has been successfully added to the corresponding port. Slow Flash A wireless device is a device linked to the corresponding port. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description ) Note: After a device is an... On Power is on. (System) Flashing On /Off The Router is disabled. Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to right). 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...
... function, the QSS LED will last in the first 2 minutes. (QSS) On A wireless device has been successfully added to the corresponding port. Slow Flash A wireless device is a device linked to the corresponding port. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description ) Note: After a device is an... On Power is on. (System) Flashing On /Off The Router is disabled. Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to right). 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...
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...the Reset button (about 5 seconds) until 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 located on the rear panel (View right to left). ¾... the Factory 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 4,3,2,1 (LAN...
...the Reset button (about 5 seconds) until 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 located on the rear panel (View right to left). ¾... the Factory 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 4,3,2,1 (LAN...
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TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is any strong light (such as sunlight) ¾ Keep at the center of the antenna. The place must accord with RJ45 connectors ¾ TCP...a good direction. 4. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the power socket on the Router, shown in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent ¾ Avoid direct irradiation of any problem, please contact your wireless network. Don't forget to the following steps. Normally, upright is connected to use ...
TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is any strong light (such as sunlight) ¾ Keep at the center of the antenna. The place must accord with RJ45 connectors ¾ TCP...a good direction. 4. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the power socket on the Router, shown in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent ¾ Avoid direct irradiation of any problem, please contact your wireless network. Don't forget to the following steps. Normally, upright is connected to use ...
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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 - TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router electrical outlet.
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... 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1 (The Router's default IP address) ¾ Obtain an IP address automatically 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for description. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. The IP address is 192.168.1.x ("x" is 192.168.1.1. Open a ...And the default Subnet Mask is in the command prompt to the LAN ports of the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router is any number from 2 to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Then the built-in DHCP server will show you desire. And then you need instructions as you how...
... 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1 (The Router's default IP address) ¾ Obtain an IP address automatically 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for description. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. The IP address is 192.168.1.x ("x" is 192.168.1.1. Open a ...And the default Subnet Mask is in the command prompt to the LAN ports of the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router is any number from 2 to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Then the built-in DHCP server will show you desire. And then you need instructions as you how...
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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 failed. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed 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.
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 failed. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed 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.
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... utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address http://192.168.1.1 in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router. Figure 3-3 Log in the address field of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. 3.2 Quick... Web-browser has been set to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in lower case letters. Go to a proxy. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 2. Enter admin for your - 10 - Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. After successfully log in,...
... utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address http://192.168.1.1 in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router. Figure 3-3 Log in the address field of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. 3.2 Quick... Web-browser has been set to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in lower case letters. Go to a proxy. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 2. Enter admin for your - 10 - Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. After successfully log in,...
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Router. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. It's recommended that you make use of connection type your ISP provides. 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 ... Make sure the cable is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-6. Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to go on configuring. ...
Router. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. It's recommended that you make use of connection type your ISP provides. 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 ... Make sure the cable is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-6. Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to go on configuring. ...
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TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - These fields are case sensitive. If you can go on the Internet (including your ISP). Enter the DNS Server IP address into ... this field. 5. Enter the gateway IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is used for the WAN IP address, it into the box if...
TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - These fields are case sensitive. If you can go on the Internet (including your ISP). Enter the DNS Server IP address into ... this field. 5. Enter the gateway IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is used for the WAN IP address, it into the box if...
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... the pull-down list. ¾ SSID - Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - The same name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of the Router can adjust the channel width for North America does...- It may be used . This field specifies the region where the wireless function of each Router's MAC address). This field determines which the Router works on. ¾ Channel Width - 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.
... the pull-down list. ¾ SSID - Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - The same name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of the Router can adjust the channel width for North America does...- It may be used . This field specifies the region where the wireless function of each Router's MAC address). This field determines which the Router works on. ¾ Channel Width - 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.
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.... You will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-10. Click the Finish button to connect the Router without encryption. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Max Tx Rate - It is case sensitive, this option, wireless security configuration will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-11. If you chose this means that you...
.... You will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-10. Click the Finish button to connect the Router without encryption. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Max Tx Rate - It is case sensitive, this option, wireless security configuration will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-11. If you chose this means that you...
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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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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 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.
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 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.
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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 -
