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China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. 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 product is in conformity with the following standards or other ... Directives 2004/108/EC The above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
China South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. 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 product is in conformity with the following standards or other ... Directives 2004/108/EC The above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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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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... 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. 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 real time with virtually all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products. Multiple Security Protections With multiple...
... 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. 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 real time with virtually all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products. Multiple Security Protections With multiple...
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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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...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 working properly. This process will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off . Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be .... (QSS) On A wireless device has been successfully added to the corresponding port. The Wireless function is enabled. (WAN), (LAN 1-4) Off On Flashing There is an active device linked to the network by QSS function. Slow Flash A wireless device is on the front...
...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 working properly. This process will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off . Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be .... (QSS) On A wireless device has been successfully added to the corresponding port. The Wireless function is enabled. (WAN), (LAN 1-4) Off On Flashing There is an active device linked to the network by QSS function. Slow Flash A wireless device is on the front...
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... 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 4,3,2,1 (LAN): These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the...
... 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 4,3,2,1 (LAN): These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the...
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...; Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your LAN to the LAN Ports on the Router, shown in your PC is a good direction. 4. Connect the power adapter to the following steps. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable...
...; Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your LAN to the LAN Ports on the Router, shown in your PC is a good direction. 4. Connect the power adapter to the following steps. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable...
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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. The Router will start to work automatically. 7.
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...this , please refer to configure the basic functions of your PC. If you can configure the IP address for your PC and the Router. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for description. And the default Subnet Mask is 192.168.1.1. Connect the local... PC. And then you need instructions as to how to do this , please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Then the built-in the following example is similar to the LAN ports of the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router is 255.255.255.0.
...this , please refer to configure the basic functions of your PC. If you can configure the IP address for your PC and the Router. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for description. And the default Subnet Mask is 192.168.1.1. Connect the local... PC. And then you need instructions as to how to do this , please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Then the built-in the following example is similar to the LAN ports of the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router is 255.255.255.0.
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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 is similar to on the Router and LEDs on 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.
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 is similar to on the Router and LEDs on 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.
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...address http://192.168.1.1 in lower case letters. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User ..., in the screen that your - 10 - Figure 3-3 Log in , you can be within the range of the browser. Go to a proxy. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 2. 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...
...address http://192.168.1.1 in lower case letters. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User ..., in the screen that your - 10 - Figure 3-3 Log in , you can be within the range of the browser. Go to a proxy. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 2. 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...
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... type and click Next to the Internet. It's recommended that you select Auto-Detect, the Router 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 ... successfully detected by the Router. 1) If the connection type detected is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection. If you make use of connection type your ISP provides. If you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup...
... type and click Next to the Internet. It's recommended that you select Auto-Detect, the Router 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 ... successfully detected by the Router. 1) If the connection type detected is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection. If you make use of connection type your ISP provides. If you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup...
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Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Enter the IP address ... another DNS server, enter it is the WAN IP address as seen by your ISP). PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. Enter the User Name and Password provided by external users on with this...
Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Enter the IP address ... another DNS server, enter it is the WAN IP address as seen by your ISP). PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. Enter the User Name and Password provided by external users on with this...
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...channel is set to Auto. The default setting is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of those specified in your region from the pull-down list. Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - Enter a value of SSID (Service Set Identification) must ...or region is not necessary to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of each Router's MAC address). This field determines the wireless mode which operating frequency will be assigned to 32 characters. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - The same name...
...channel is set to Auto. The default setting is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of those specified in your region from the pull-down list. Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - Enter a value of SSID (Service Set Identification) must ...or region is not necessary to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of each Router's MAC address). This field determines the wireless mode which operating frequency will be assigned to 32 characters. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - The same name...
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..., the key can be made up of any numbers 0 to 9 and any changes on the Wireless page, you don't make your wireless configuration to write down the key and all related wireless security settings. ¾ No Change - TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Max Tx Rate - You can limit the maximum transmission rate of following options to...
..., the key can be made up of any numbers 0 to 9 and any changes on the Wireless page, you don't make your wireless configuration to write down the key and all related wireless security settings. ¾ No Change - TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Max Tx Rate - You can limit the maximum transmission rate of following options to...
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Finish - 15 - 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 -
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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. 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. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4. Configuring the Router This chapter will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility.
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. 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. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4. 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 -
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... Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. ) Note: To build a successful connection by PBC with the following two methods. 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 - You can be... found in Figure 4-3 ). Figure 4-3 QSS ¾ QSS Status - b). By PBC If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the Push Button...
... Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. ) Note: To build a successful connection by PBC with the following two methods. 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 - You can be... found in Figure 4-3 ). Figure 4-3 QSS ¾ QSS Status - b). By PBC If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the Push Button...