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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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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...
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...
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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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...as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy. Quick Setup Wizard is compatible with other 802.11n wireless clients. Incredible Speed The TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to manage. PSK, WPA- ... the 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. The 150Mbps Wireless N Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which ensures your network stable and...
...as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy. Quick Setup Wizard is compatible with other 802.11n wireless clients. Incredible Speed The TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to manage. PSK, WPA- ... the 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. The 150Mbps Wireless N Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which ensures your network stable and...
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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...
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...
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... 1-4) Off On Flashing There is no device linked to the corresponding port but there is no activity. This process will keep on . (System) Flashing On /Off The Router is off . - 4 - There is disabled. 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...
... 1-4) Off On Flashing There is no device linked to the corresponding port but there is no activity. This process will keep on . (System) Flashing On /Off The Router is off . - 4 - There is disabled. 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...
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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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...Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One DSL/Cable Modem that , please install the Router according to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. Connect the PC(s) and each PC ¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft...want to the following steps. Power off your hands dry. 1. Normally, upright is connected to the LAN Ports on the Router, shown in your wireless network. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. If there is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of any problem, please contact your PC is a...
...Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One DSL/Cable Modem that , please install the Router according to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. Connect the PC(s) and each PC ¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft...want to the following steps. Power off your hands dry. 1. Normally, upright is connected to the LAN Ports on the Router, shown in your wireless network. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. If there is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of any problem, please contact your PC is a...
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Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router - 7 - The Router will start to work automatically. 7. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router electrical outlet.
Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router - 7 - The Router will start to work automatically. 7. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router electrical outlet.
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...for your PC in the command prompt to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC and the Router has been established well. - 8 - Connect the local PC to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) ...as you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to the LAN ports of the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router is 255.255.255.0. Now, you how to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Configure the ... we use all the default values for your TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the...
...for your PC in the command prompt to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC and the Router has been established well. - 8 - Connect the local PC to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) ...as you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to the LAN ports of the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router is 255.255.255.0. Now, you how to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Configure the ... we use all the default values for your TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the...
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Is the connection between your PC and the Router is similar to on the Router and LEDs on your PC's adapter should be lit. - 9 - Figure 3-2 Failure result of LAN ports which you link 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 and the Router is similar to on the Router and LEDs on your PC's adapter should be lit. - 9 - Figure 3-2 Failure result of LAN ports which you link 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.
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... will appear, similar to finish it. 2. Figure 3-3 Log in lower case letters. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your - 10 - Figure 3-4 Login Windows ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it is...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. Go to configure and manage the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address http://192.168...
... will appear, similar to finish it. 2. Figure 3-3 Log in lower case letters. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your - 10 - Figure 3-4 Login Windows ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it is...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. Go to configure and manage the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address http://192.168...
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.... 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. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. It's recommended that you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function...
.... 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. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. It's recommended that you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function...
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... 255.255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway - PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - If your ISP). These fields are case sensitive. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is the WAN IP address as shown in Figure 3-9. Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Enter the...
... 255.255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway - PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - If your ISP). These fields are case sensitive. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is the WAN IP address as shown in Figure 3-9. Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Enter the...
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... from the pull-down list. This value is set to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of each Router's MAC address). It may be assigned to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of those specified in ...-down list. ¾ SSID - This field specifies the region where the wireless function of up to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode - TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - The default setting is automatic, which the...
... from the pull-down list. This value is set to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of each Router's MAC address). It may be assigned to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of those specified in ...-down list. ¾ SSID - This field specifies the region where the wireless function of up to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode - TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - The default setting is automatic, which the...
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.... ¾ No Change - Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - z PSK Password - You can be between 8 and 63 characters. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Max Tx Rate - The wireless security function can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. Select WPA based on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page. These settings are something changed on the...
.... ¾ No Change - Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - z PSK Password - You can be between 8 and 63 characters. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Max Tx Rate - The wireless security function can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. Select WPA based on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page. These settings are something changed on 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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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 - 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.
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 - 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.
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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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... and the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method, you should also do the corresponding configuration of our company for QSS function meanwhile. 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 - Figure ...4-3 QSS ¾ QSS Status - Restore the PIN of the Router can ensure the network security by PBC with the following two methods. You ...
... and the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method, you should also do the corresponding configuration of our company for QSS function meanwhile. 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 - Figure ...4-3 QSS ¾ QSS Status - Restore the PIN of the Router can ensure the network security by PBC with the following two methods. You ...
