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Quick Installation Guide 8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration ...8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. I - Configuring the Router 19 4.1 Login ...19 4.2 Status ...19 4.3 Quick Setup...21 4.4 QSS...21 4.5 Operation Mode ...28 4.6 Network ...29 4.6.1 LAN...29 4.6.2 WAN...29 4.6.3 MAC Clone ...39 4.7 Wireless ...40 4.7.1 Wireless Settings 40 4.7.2 Wireless Security 46 4.7.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 49 - 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 ...5 Chapter 2. ...
Quick Installation Guide 8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration ...8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. I - Configuring the Router 19 4.1 Login ...19 4.2 Status ...19 4.3 Quick Setup...21 4.4 QSS...21 4.5 Operation Mode ...28 4.6 Network ...29 4.6.1 LAN...29 4.6.2 WAN...29 4.6.3 MAC Clone ...39 4.7 Wireless ...40 4.7.1 Wireless Settings 40 4.7.2 Wireless Security 46 4.7.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 49 - 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 ...5 Chapter 2. ...
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... Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Multiple Operation Modes The TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router supports two operation modes. PSK), as well as the router for the users. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can establish restricted access policies for files sharing or Internet surfing via wireless connection. Reliable Security Protections With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption...
... Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Multiple Operation Modes The TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router supports two operation modes. PSK), as well as the router for the users. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can establish restricted access policies for files sharing or Internet surfing via wireless connection. Reliable Security Protections With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption...
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.... Quick Setup Wizard is very easy to the Internet ¾ Connects Internet on certain time to manage. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Since the Router is compatible with virtually all the Router's functions. 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR743ND mentioned in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing ¾ Supports Stateful Packet Inspection ¾ Supports VPN Passthrough ¾ Supports Parental Control and Access Control ¾ Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List) ¾ Supports passive power...
.... Quick Setup Wizard is very easy to the Internet ¾ Connects Internet on certain time to manage. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Since the Router is compatible with virtually all the Router's functions. 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR743ND mentioned in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing ¾ Supports Stateful Packet Inspection ¾ Supports VPN Passthrough ¾ Supports Parental Control and Access Control ¾ Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List) ¾ Supports passive power...
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... port. WLAN Off Flashing The Wireless function is working properly. Flashing There is no device linked to the corresponding port but On there is an active device linked to the network by QSS function. Slow Flash A wireless device is successfully added to the On network by QSS function, the QSS LED will keep on for about 2 minutes. SYS Flashing The Router is disabled. 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router...
... port. WLAN Off Flashing The Wireless function is working properly. Flashing There is no device linked to the corresponding port but On there is an active device linked to the network by QSS function. Slow Flash A wireless device is successfully added to the On network by QSS function, the QSS LED will keep on for about 2 minutes. SYS Flashing The Router is disabled. 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router...
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... factory default settings. ¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data. - 5 - And then release the button and wait the Router to reboot 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-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router. ¾ ON/OFF: The switch for the power. ¾ WAN: This WAN port is where you will connect...
... factory default settings. ¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data. - 5 - And then release the button and wait the Router to reboot 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-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router. ¾ ON/OFF: The switch for the power. ¾ WAN: This WAN port is where you will connect...
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... ¾ If the device is configured to AP client router mode, you also need Wireless Internet Access Service (WISP) ¾ If the device is configured to AP router mode, you also need Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is connected directly to the Ethernet or the Router works on the AP Client Router mode.) 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ¾ Place the Router in Figure 2-1. (If...
... ¾ If the device is configured to AP client router mode, you also need Wireless Internet Access Service (WISP) ¾ If the device is configured to AP router mode, you also need Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is connected directly to the Ethernet or the Router works on the AP Client Router mode.) 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ¾ Place the Router in Figure 2-1. (If...
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... B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Configure the network parameters. And the default Subnet Mask is in the following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in the command prompt to configure the basic functions of the Router. The following example is 255.255.255.0. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for your PC. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Chapter 3. If you need instructions...
... B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Configure the network parameters. And the default Subnet Mask is in the following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in the command prompt to configure the basic functions of the Router. The following example is 255.255.255.0. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for your PC. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Chapter 3. If you need instructions...
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... set to the Figure 3-4. Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in the address field of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based utility, it is easy to finish it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to configure and manage the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address...
... set to the Figure 3-4. Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in the address field of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based utility, it is easy to finish it means that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to configure and manage the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address...
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... the wireless function of the Router can be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of those specified in your network. It may be assigned to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of each Router's MAC address). If your country or region is set to 32 characters. When you select your wireless network security, the default SSID is not listed, please...
... the wireless function of the Router can be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of those specified in your network. It may be assigned to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of each Router's MAC address). If your country or region is set to 32 characters. When you select your wireless network security, the default SSID is not listed, please...
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... the key and all related wireless security settings. ¾ No Change - It is automatic, which the Router works on pre-shared passphrase. The default setting is not necessary to connect the Router without encryption. If disabled, the wireless stations will affect the outcome. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ) Note: Limited by local law regulations, version for basic wireless parameters. Select WPA based on . ¾ Channel Width - Click the Reboot button to make your clients...
... the key and all related wireless security settings. ¾ No Change - It is automatic, which the Router works on pre-shared passphrase. The default setting is not necessary to connect the Router without encryption. If disabled, the wireless stations will affect the outcome. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ) Note: Limited by local law regulations, version for basic wireless parameters. Select WPA based on . ¾ Channel Width - Click the Reboot button to make your clients...
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TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ) Note: If you select AP Router mode in Figure 3-6, the wireless status in Figure 4-2 will change, similar to the figure below: 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." 4.4 QSS This section will guide you will see the next screen (shown in the label or User Guide. ¾ Restore PIN - a). The current value of the Router can be found in Figure 4-3 ). The default PIN of the...
TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ) Note: If you select AP Router mode in Figure 3-6, the wireless status in Figure 4-2 will change, similar to the figure below: 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." 4.4 QSS This section will guide you will see the next screen (shown in the label or User Guide. ¾ Restore PIN - a). The current value of the Router can be found in Figure 4-3 ). The default PIN of the...
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... Password provided by ISP. ¾ Connect on Demand - And you attempt to the local area network provided by your settings. 3. You can check this radio button to use Static IP as the secondary connection to connect to the local area network provided by default, so there is recommended. z Disabled - These fields are case-sensitive. ¾ Secondary Connection - The Secondary Connection is disabled by ISP. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router...
... Password provided by ISP. ¾ Connect on Demand - And you attempt to the local area network provided by your settings. 3. You can check this radio button to use Static IP as the secondary connection to connect to the local area network provided by default, so there is recommended. z Disabled - These fields are case-sensitive. ¾ Secondary Connection - The Secondary Connection is disabled by ISP. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router...
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... menu "Network → MAC Clone", you don't know how to choose the appropriate connection type, click the Detect button to allow the Router to the ISP. z Dynamic IP - Connections which use static IP address assignment. You can be reported when an active Internet service is for servers and protocols. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as follows: z PPPoE - TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ¾ Connect Automatically - Connections which use PPPoE that the Router can not detect PPTP...
... menu "Network → MAC Clone", you don't know how to choose the appropriate connection type, click the Detect button to allow the Router to the ISP. z Dynamic IP - Connections which use static IP address assignment. You can be reported when an active Internet service is for servers and protocols. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as follows: z PPPoE - TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ¾ Connect Automatically - Connections which use PPPoE that the Router can not detect PPTP...
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... connect needs password, you can also use the search function to select the BSSID to join. ¾ BSSID - It is recommended that the security type is going to connect to as your Router is the same as a client.You can be assigned to fill the password in this button, you need to all wireless devices in the current channel. ¾ Key type - The same Name (SSID) must be enabled or disabled...
... connect needs password, you can also use the search function to select the BSSID to join. ¾ BSSID - It is recommended that the security type is going to connect to as your Router is the same as a client.You can be assigned to fill the password in this button, you need to all wireless devices in the current channel. ¾ Key type - The same Name (SSID) must be enabled or disabled...
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...-0A-EB-B0-00-0B. 2. Give a simple description for the wireless station in Figure 4-22: Figure 4-26 Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry To add or modify a MAC Address Filtering entry, follow these instructions: 1. A simple description of this entry, either Enabled or Disabled. ¾ Description - Enter the appropriate MAC Address into the MAC Address field. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Figure 4-25 Wireless MAC Filtering To filter wireless users by MAC Address, click Enable. To Add a Wireless MAC Address filtering entry, click the Add New...
...-0A-EB-B0-00-0B. 2. Give a simple description for the wireless station in Figure 4-22: Figure 4-26 Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry To add or modify a MAC Address Filtering entry, follow these instructions: 1. A simple description of this entry, either Enabled or Disabled. ¾ Description - Enter the appropriate MAC Address into the MAC Address field. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Figure 4-25 Wireless MAC Filtering To filter wireless users by MAC Address, click Enable. To Add a Wireless MAC Address filtering entry, click the Add New...
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... as 80, you set the Web management port on . TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 3. These applications cannot work with the local host. 3. The protocol used for some of these applications that can view and add port triggering in the screen as follows: 1. Click the Delete All button to return the previous page. ) Note: If you must set the service port of the ports defined in the...
... as 80, you set the Web management port on . TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 3. These applications cannot work with the local host. 3. The protocol used for some of these applications that can view and add port triggering in the screen as follows: 1. Click the Delete All button to return the previous page. ) Note: If you must set the service port of the ports defined in the...
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... is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have a new static IP Address assigned to delete all the ports at the same time. The DMZ host feature allows one host on LAN will not work. 4.9.4 UPnP Choose menu "Forwarding → UPnP", you can view and configure DMZ host in the screen as shown in the DMZ Host IP Address field 3. Enter the IP Address of other . 4.9.3 DMZ Choose menu "Forwarding → DMZ", you...
... is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have a new static IP Address assigned to delete all the ports at the same time. The DMZ host feature allows one host on LAN will not work. 4.9.4 UPnP Choose menu "Forwarding → UPnP", you can view and configure DMZ host in the screen as shown in the DMZ Host IP Address field 3. Enter the IP Address of other . 4.9.3 DMZ Choose menu "Forwarding → DMZ", you...
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TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router • Change the LAN IP Address (system will reboot automatically). • Change the DHCP Settings. • Change the Wireless configurations. • Change the Web Management Port. • Upgrade the firmware of the Router (system will reboot automatically). • Restore the Router's settings to factory defaults (system will reboot automatically). • Update the configuration with the file (system will be prompted for the Router's default user name and password. ) Note: The new user name and password must not exceed 14 characters...
TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router • Change the LAN IP Address (system will reboot automatically). • Change the DHCP Settings. • Change the Wireless configurations. • Change the Web Management Port. • Upgrade the firmware of the Router (system will reboot automatically). • Restore the Router's settings to factory defaults (system will reboot automatically). • Update the configuration with the file (system will be prompted for the Router's default user name and password. ) Note: The new user name and password must not exceed 14 characters...
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... "WAN" submenu. The format for an example, remember to Enable and Save. - 99 - Then click the Save button. On the "MAC Clone" page, if your PC's MAC address is connected to your cable/DSL Modem during installation. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 1) Log in to the Router, click the "Network" menu on the left of your browser, and then click "MAC Clone" submenu link. On the "Virtual Servers" page, click Add New....
... "WAN" submenu. The format for an example, remember to Enable and Save. - 99 - Then click the Save button. On the "MAC Clone" page, if your PC's MAC address is connected to your cable/DSL Modem during installation. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 1) Log in to the Router, click the "Network" menu on the left of your browser, and then click "MAC Clone" submenu link. On the "Virtual Servers" page, click Add New....
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... in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for the all devices must be transmitted. ¾ NAT (Network Address Translation) - specification for security. ¾ DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - A descriptive name for the Internet. ¾ PPPoE (Point to a dynamic Internet IP Address. ¾ DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for an address or group of websites into IP addresses. ¾ Domain Name...
... in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for the all devices must be transmitted. ¾ NAT (Network Address Translation) - specification for security. ¾ DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - A descriptive name for the Internet. ¾ PPPoE (Point to a dynamic Internet IP Address. ¾ DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for an address or group of websites into IP addresses. ¾ Domain Name...