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... South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. China TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Model No.: TL-WR743ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above product is in conformity with the following standards or other...+A2:2005 Directives 2006/95/EC The above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
... South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P. China TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Model No.: TL-WR743ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above product is in conformity with the following standards or other...+A2:2005 Directives 2006/95/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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... Requirements...6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router ...6 Chapter 3. CONTENTS Package Contents...1 Chapter 1. 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 ...49 - Quick Installation Guide 8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration ...8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. I - 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.
... Requirements...6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router ...6 Chapter 3. CONTENTS Package Contents...1 Chapter 1. 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 ...49 - Quick Installation Guide 8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration ...8 3.2 Quick Installation Guide 10 Chapter 4. I - 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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TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ¾ DC Power Adapter for TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ¾ One Power Injector ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client 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-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ¾ DC Power Adapter for TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ¾ One Power Injector ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client 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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... network stable and smooth. The speed makes it ideal for choosing the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router. 1.1 Overview of the Router The TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. While the AP Router mode enables the TL-WR743ND to the WISP, delivering exceptional range and speed for files sharing or...
... network stable and smooth. The speed makes it ideal for choosing the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router. 1.1 Overview of the Router The TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. While the AP Router mode enables the TL-WR743ND to the WISP, delivering exceptional range and speed for files sharing or...
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... the Internet when idle for PPPoE ¾ Built-in this user guide. 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 this guide stands for TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router without any explanation. 1.3 Main Features ¾ Make use of IEEE 802.11n...
... the Internet when idle for PPPoE ¾ Built-in this user guide. 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 this guide stands for TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router without any explanation. 1.3 Main Features ¾ Make use of IEEE 802.11n...
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... LEDs Description ) Note: After a device is connecting to the On network by QSS function. On The Router is enabled. On Power is an active device linked to the corresponding port. Slow Flash A wireless device is successfully added to the network by QSS function, ... linked to the corresponding port. There is a device linked to the corresponding port but On there is off . - 4 - Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to right). 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's...
... LEDs Description ) Note: After a device is connecting to the On network by QSS function. On The Router is enabled. On Power is an active device linked to the corresponding port. Slow Flash A wireless device is successfully added to the network by QSS function, ... linked to the corresponding port. There is a device linked to the corresponding port but On there is off . - 4 - Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to right). 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's...
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... And then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to its factory default settings. ¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data. - 5 - 1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client 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...
... And then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to its factory default settings. ¾ Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data. - 5 - 1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client 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...
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...If you can skip this step.) 5. The Router will start to use the wireless function, you have the wireless NIC and want to work automatically. - 6 - Locate an optimum location for the Router. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Chapter 2. The best place is a good direction.... 4. Normally, upright is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the Router ¾ Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉...
...If you can skip this step.) 5. The Router will start to use the wireless function, you have the wireless NIC and want to work automatically. - 6 - Locate an optimum location for the Router. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Chapter 2. The best place is a good direction.... 4. Normally, upright is usually at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the Router ¾ Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉...
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Figure 2-2 Hardware Installation of the router. Press the power button of the TL-WR743ND at AP Router mode b) AP Client Router Mode 1. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of TL-WR743ND router with an Ethernet cable. 2. Connect the notebook/PC to the power jack. 3. Plug the Power Adapter in to the LAN port of the TL-WR743ND at AP Client Router mode - 7 - Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 7.
Figure 2-2 Hardware Installation of the router. Press the power button of the TL-WR743ND at AP Router mode b) AP Client Router Mode 1. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of TL-WR743ND router with an Ethernet cable. 2. Connect the notebook/PC to the power jack. 3. Plug the Power Adapter in to the LAN port of the TL-WR743ND at AP Client Router mode - 7 - Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 7.
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... the PC". 2) Configure the network parameters. Connect the local PC to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC and the Router. And the default Subnet Mask is in Windows 2000 OS. These values can run the Ping command in the command prompt to Appendix B:... within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router is similar to the LAN ports of your PC and the Router has been established well. - 8 - TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Chapter 3. The IP address is 192.168.1.x ("x" is any number ...
... the PC". 2) Configure the network parameters. Connect the local PC to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC and the Router. And the default Subnet Mask is in Windows 2000 OS. These values can run the Ping command in the command prompt to Appendix B:... within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router is similar to the LAN ports of your PC and the Router has been established well. - 8 - TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Chapter 3. The IP address is 192.168.1.x ("x" is any number ...
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TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. Figure 3-2 Failure 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 -
TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. Figure 3-2 Failure 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 -
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... it is easy to a proxy. 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. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. Figure 3-4 Login Windows... appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in lower case letters. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 2. The Web-based utility can be within the range of the browser. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If...
... it is easy to a proxy. 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. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. Figure 3-4 Login Windows... appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in lower case letters. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 2. The Web-based utility can be within the range of the browser. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If...
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...Next, and then Choose WAN Connection Type page will appear, shown in Figure 3-6. ) Note: Figure 3-6 Choose Operation Mode The Router supports two operation modes for multi-user to quickly configure your WISP's support. Click Next, and then Choose Operation mode page will...router mode, it can configure your device quickly by your Router. After successfully log in, you choose AP Client Router on Choose Operation mode page in Figure 3-6 , take the following steps in Figure 3-7 Figure 3-7 WAN Connection Type - 11 - When you can access the Internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. TL-WR743ND...
...Next, and then Choose WAN Connection Type page will appear, shown in Figure 3-6. ) Note: Figure 3-6 Choose Operation Mode The Router supports two operation modes for multi-user to quickly configure your WISP's support. Click Next, and then Choose Operation mode page will...router mode, it can configure your device quickly by your Router. After successfully log in, you choose AP Client Router on Choose Operation mode page in Figure 3-6 , take the following steps in Figure 3-7 Figure 3-7 WAN Connection Type - 11 - When you can access the Internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. TL-WR743ND...
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TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router The Router in AP Client Router supports three popular ways to connect to enter the necessary network parameters. These fields are case-sensitive. Enter the gateway IP address into the field. ... ISP. 2. c) If you Choose "Static IP", the Static IP settings page will appear, shown in Figure 3-8. a) If you choose "PPPoE", you choose "Dynamic IP", the router will see this page shown in Figure 3-9 Static IP ) Note: The IP parameters should have been provided by external users on the Internet (including your...
TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router The Router in AP Client Router supports three popular ways to connect to enter the necessary network parameters. These fields are case-sensitive. Enter the gateway IP address into the field. ... ISP. 2. c) If you Choose "Static IP", the Static IP settings page will appear, shown in Figure 3-8. a) If you choose "PPPoE", you choose "Dynamic IP", the router will see this page shown in Figure 3-9 Static IP ) Note: The IP parameters should have been provided by external users on the Internet (including your...
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...should be automatically filled into the corresponding box which runs in the current channel. ¾ Key type - Find the SSID of the AP your Router is shown as the Figure 3-12. - 13 - Click this button, you need to connect needs password, you can search the AP which is... will appear below. You can also use the search function to select the BSSID to access, and click Connect in this field. 3. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ¾ Primary DNS - The target network's SSID will appear, shown as your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into the...
...should be automatically filled into the corresponding box which runs in the current channel. ¾ Key type - Find the SSID of the AP your Router is shown as the Figure 3-12. - 13 - Click this button, you need to connect needs password, you can search the AP which is... will appear below. You can also use the search function to select the BSSID to access, and click Connect in this field. 3. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ¾ Primary DNS - The target network's SSID will appear, shown as your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into the...
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TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Figure 3-11 AP List Figure 3-12 - 14 -
TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Figure 3-11 AP List Figure 3-12 - 14 -
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... by the Router. - 15 - Click the Reboot button to take the following steps: 1. When you can select the very type and click Next to the Internet. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will then see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-13. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless ...AP/Client Router ) Note: If you know the SSID of the desired AP, you choose AP Router on Choose Operation mode page in Figure 3-6 , take effect and finish the Quick Setup. Figure...
... by the Router. - 15 - Click the Reboot button to take the following steps: 1. When you can select the very type and click Next to the Internet. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will then see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-13. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless ...AP/Client Router ) Note: If you know the SSID of the desired AP, you choose AP Router on Choose Operation mode page in Figure 3-6 , take effect and finish the Quick Setup. Figure...
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TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 1) If the connection type detected is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-17. PPPoE 2) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-17. - 16 - Figure 3-16 Quick Setup - Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-16. Then you can go on with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-15. Figure 3-15 Quick Setup - Static IP 3.
TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 1) If the connection type detected is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-17. PPPoE 2) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-17. - 16 - Figure 3-16 Quick Setup - Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-16. Then you can go on with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-15. Figure 3-15 Quick Setup - Static IP 3.
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...Radio - When you select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Router can be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be illegal to 32 characters. If your... same as test. ¾ Region - It may be assigned to be used. The same name of each Router's MAC address). Note Dialog - 17 - Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list. ¾ SSID - TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Figure 3-17 Quick Setup -
...Radio - When you select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Router can be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be illegal to 32 characters. If your... same as test. ¾ Region - It may be assigned to be used. The same name of each Router's MAC address). Note Dialog - 17 - Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list. ¾ SSID - TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Figure 3-17 Quick Setup -