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... CO., LTD. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. China R. 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...
... CO., LTD. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. China R. 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...
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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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... TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance. Quick Setup Wizard is very easy to know all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products. PSK, WPA- The 150Mbps Wireless N Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which ensures your network stable and smooth. Introduction Thank you for children or staff. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router...
... TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router. 1.1 Overview of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance. Quick Setup Wizard is very easy to know all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products. PSK, WPA- The 150Mbps Wireless N Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which ensures your network stable and smooth. Introduction Thank you for children or staff. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router...
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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 TL-WR740N and TL-WR741ND 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...disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE ¾ Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address ...
...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 TL-WR740N and TL-WR741ND 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...disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE ¾ Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address ...
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... right). There is working properly. Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to the network by QSS function. 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 . (System) Flashing On /Off The Router is an active device linked to the corresponding port. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description...
... right). There is working properly. Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to the network by QSS function. 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 . (System) Flashing On /Off The Router is an active device linked to the corresponding port. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description...
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... a pin 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 two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults: 1) Use 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 ...
... a pin 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 two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults: 1) Use 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 ...
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...℉~104℉) ¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your hands dry. 1. Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place is a good direction. 4. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Power off your wireless network. Normally, upright is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of your PC...
...℉~104℉) ¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your hands dry. 1. Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place is a good direction. 4. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Power off your wireless network. Normally, upright is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of your PC...
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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 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.
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...Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Then the built-in Windows 2000 OS. These values can configure the IP address for your PC in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC and the Router. If you desire. If you need instructions ...default Subnet Mask is similar to the LAN ports of the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router is 192.168.1.1. Connect the local PC to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for description. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3.
...Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Then the built-in Windows 2000 OS. These values can configure the IP address for your PC in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC and the Router. If you desire. If you need instructions ...default Subnet Mask is similar to the LAN ports of the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router is 192.168.1.1. Connect the local PC to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for description. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3.
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Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC's adapter should be lit. - 9 - Figure 3-2 Failure result 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.
Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC's adapter should be lit. - 9 - Figure 3-2 Failure result 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.
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... Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. To access the configuration 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 the Figure 3-4. After successfully log in, you can be within the range of the... Web-based utility, it is 192.168.1.1, your - 10 - Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy to a proxy. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 2. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. Figure 3-4 Login Windows ) Note: If the above screen does not...
... Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. To access the configuration 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 the Figure 3-4. After successfully log in, you can be within the range of the... Web-based utility, it is 192.168.1.1, your - 10 - Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy to a proxy. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 2. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. Figure 3-4 Login Windows ) Note: If the above screen does not...
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... are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. Make sure the cable is PPPoE, the next screen will appear, shown in Figure 3-7. - 11 - Router. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. It's recommended that you can select the very type and click Next to the Internet. If you select Auto-Detect, the...
... are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. Make sure the cable is PPPoE, the next screen will appear, shown in Figure 3-7. - 11 - Router. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. It's recommended that you can select the very type and click Next to the Internet. If you select Auto-Detect, the...
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... can go on the Internet (including your ISP. This is the WAN IP address as seen by your ISP). Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. These fields are case sensitive. Then you have difficulty with the... contact your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it is used for the WAN IP address, it into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - If your ISP. 2) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as ...
... can go on the Internet (including your ISP. This is the WAN IP address as seen by your ISP). Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. These fields are case sensitive. Then you have difficulty with the... contact your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it is used for the WAN IP address, it into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - If your ISP. 2) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as ...
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... assistance. ) Note: Limited by local law regulations, version for your region from the pull-down list. 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. It may be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of those specified in a region other than one...
... assistance. ) Note: Limited by local law regulations, version for your region from the pull-down list. 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. It may be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of those specified in a region other than one...
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...Please also note the key is recommended strongly that upper and lower case keys will not change! These settings are something changed on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-10. It is case sensitive, this means that you chose this .... It would also be between 8 and 64 characters. If you choose one of any changes on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page. Click the Next button. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Max Tx Rate - Select WPA based on pre-shared passphrase. z PSK Password - Click the...
...Please also note the key is recommended strongly that upper and lower case keys will not change! These settings are something changed on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-10. It is case sensitive, this means that you chose this .... It would also be between 8 and 64 characters. If you choose one of any changes on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page. Click the Next button. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Max Tx Rate - Select WPA based on pre-shared passphrase. z PSK Password - Click the...
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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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All information is read-only. - 16 - TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. 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. 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. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. 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. On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router.
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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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... For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of the Router's PIN is displayed here. You can get a new random value for example. Restore the PIN of the Router. - 18 - 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 device: If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS),...
... For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of the Router's PIN is displayed here. You can get a new random value for example. Restore the PIN of the Router. - 18 - 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 device: If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS),...