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..., which ensures your network stable and smooth. With AP Client Router Mode as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router provides complete data privacy. Introduction Thank you 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...
..., which ensures your network stable and smooth. With AP Client Router Mode as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router provides complete data privacy. Introduction Thank you 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...
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...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 wireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to 150Mbps ¾ One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, supporting passive POE at AP Client Router mode...
...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 wireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to 150Mbps ¾ One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, supporting passive POE at AP Client Router mode...
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...;~40℃ (32℉~104℉) ¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router a) AP Router Mode 1. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the power socket on the AP Client Router mode.) 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ¾ Place the Router in Figure 2-1. (If you can skip this step.) 5. Locate an optimum... necessary if the Router is connected directly to the Ethernet or the Router works on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Chapter 2. The best place is a good direction. 4.
...;~40℃ (32℉~104℉) ¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router a) AP Router Mode 1. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the power socket on the AP Client Router mode.) 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ¾ Place the Router in Figure 2-1. (If you can skip this step.) 5. Locate an optimum... necessary if the Router is connected directly to the Ethernet or the Router works on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Chapter 2. The best place is a good direction. 4.
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Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR743ND at AP Router mode b) AP Client Router Mode 1. Connect the notebook/PC to the power jack. 3. Figure 2-2 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR743ND at AP Client Router mode - 7 - TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 7. Plug the Power Adapter in to the LAN port of the router. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. Press the power button of TL-WR743ND router with an Ethernet cable. 2.
Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR743ND at AP Router mode b) AP Client Router Mode 1. Connect the notebook/PC to the power jack. 3. Figure 2-2 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR743ND at AP Client Router mode - 7 - TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 7. Plug the Power Adapter in to the LAN port of the router. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. Press the power button of TL-WR743ND router with an Ethernet cable. 2.
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...PC and the Router has been established well. - 8 - If you how to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Configure the network parameters. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Chapter 3. The following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP ...address automatically" mode on your PC and the Router. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter. ¾ If the result displayed is similar to the LAN ports of the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router is in DHCP server will ...
...PC and the Router has been established well. - 8 - If you how to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Configure the network parameters. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Chapter 3. The following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP ...address automatically" mode on your PC and the Router. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter. ¾ If the result displayed is similar to the LAN ports of the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router is in DHCP server will ...
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...Choose WAN Connection Type page will appear, shown in different modes. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. When you can access the Internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 2. In AP 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 ...
...Choose WAN Connection Type page will appear, shown in different modes. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. When you can access the Internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 2. In AP 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 ...
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... appropriate configuration page will automatically detect the connection type your wireless configuration to the Internet. 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. Click the Next button...
... appropriate configuration page will automatically detect the connection type your wireless configuration to the Internet. 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. Click the Next button...
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TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ) Note: Limited by local law regulations, version for basic wireless... Select WPA based on . ¾ Channel Width - You can be used. This field determines the wireless mode which can limit the maximum transmission rate of following options to write down list. You can adjust the channel ...settings are something changed on the Wireless page, you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode - The default channel is automatic, which the Router works on pre-shared passphrase. The default setting is set...
TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ) Note: Limited by local law regulations, version for basic wireless... Select WPA based on . ¾ Channel Width - You can be used. This field determines the wireless mode which can limit the maximum transmission rate of following options to write down list. You can adjust the channel ...settings are something changed on the Wireless page, you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode - The default channel is automatic, which the Router works on pre-shared passphrase. The default setting is set...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... time, local wireless access is supported and the Ethernet WAN port is disabled. ¾ AP Router: In this mode, the device enables multi-users to ISP through wireless WAN port. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ) Note: The default PIN code of the Router can be configured if the Wireless Function of the...
... time, local wireless access is supported and the Ethernet WAN port is disabled. ¾ AP Router: In this mode, the device enables multi-users to ISP through wireless WAN port. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ) Note: The default PIN code of the Router can be configured if the Wireless Function of the...
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... at AP Router mode. 4.6 Network Figure 4-6 the Network menu There are re-configured. 4.6.2 WAN Choose menu "Network → WAN", you can configure the IP parameters of the network. If you change the IP Address of the WAN on the screen as the subnet mask. ) Note: 1. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router port acts...
... at AP Router mode. 4.6 Network Figure 4-6 the Network menu There are re-configured. 4.6.2 WAN Choose menu "Network → WAN", you can configure the IP parameters of the network. If you change the IP Address of the WAN on the screen as the subnet mask. ) Note: 1. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router port acts...
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...terminated automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-established when you attempt to - 32 - In this mode, the Internet connection can check this radio button to use Static IP as the secondary connection to connect to the local area network ... provided by your ISP provides a PPPoE connection, select PPPoE option. z Disabled - z Static IP - If your ISP. z Dynamic IP - TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Click the Save button to activate this secondary connection. These fields are case-sensitive. ¾ Secondary Connection -
...terminated automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-established when you attempt to - 32 - In this mode, the Internet connection can check this radio button to use Static IP as the secondary connection to connect to the local area network ... provided by your ISP provides a PPPoE connection, select PPPoE option. z Disabled - z Static IP - If your ISP. z Dynamic IP - TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Click the Save button to activate this secondary connection. These fields are case-sensitive. ¾ Secondary Connection -
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...the Connect button to disconnect immediately. The connection can click the Connect/Disconnect button to have configured the system time on Demand mode. Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be re-established automatically when it was down. ¾ Time-based Connecting - Otherwise, enter...applications are in the Max Idle Time field. The Internet connection can take effect. ¾ Connect Manually - TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router access the Internet again. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on "System Tools → Time" page, will then ...
...the Connect button to disconnect immediately. The connection can click the Connect/Disconnect button to have configured the system time on Demand mode. Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be re-established automatically when it was down. ¾ Time-based Connecting - Otherwise, enter...applications are in the Max Idle Time field. The Internet connection can take effect. ¾ Connect Manually - TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router access the Internet again. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on "System Tools → Time" page, will then ...
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... enter the following parameters (Figure 4-11): - 37 - Otherwise, enter the number in AP Router mode. 6. Click the Save button to activate Connect on Demand - TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ¾ User Name/Password - Choose either as you wish to make it connect or disconnect ...mode in Figure 3-6 or Figure 4-5, there will not be chosen, which is available only in minutes that you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, check the radio button. ¾ Connect Manually - If you specify a time to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link...
... enter the following parameters (Figure 4-11): - 37 - Otherwise, enter the number in AP Router mode. 6. Click the Save button to activate Connect on Demand - TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ¾ User Name/Password - Choose either as you wish to make it connect or disconnect ...mode in Figure 3-6 or Figure 4-5, there will not be chosen, which is available only in minutes that you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, check the radio button. ¾ Connect Manually - If you specify a time to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link...
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.../ ACT - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is not recommended that you want to access the Internet again. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Figure 4-14 ¾ User Name/Password - vic.bigpond.net.au QLD - It is 1500 Bytes. nsw.bigpond.net.au VIC / ...TAS / WA / SA / NT - Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you attempt to have elapsed before your ISP. Type in the Max Idle Time field. In this mode...
.../ ACT - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is not recommended that you want to access the Internet again. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Figure 4-14 ¾ User Name/Password - vic.bigpond.net.au QLD - It is 1500 Bytes. nsw.bigpond.net.au VIC / ...TAS / WA / SA / NT - Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you attempt to have elapsed before your ISP. Type in the Max Idle Time field. In this mode...
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... as Connect on the screen below, Figure 4-15: Figure 4-15 MAC Address Clone - 39 - Connections which use dynamic IP address assignment. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ¾ Connect Automatically - This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as follows: z PPPoE - z Dynamic IP - You can configure the MAC address of these protocols...
... as Connect on the screen below, Figure 4-15: Figure 4-15 MAC Address Clone - 39 - Connections which use dynamic IP address assignment. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ¾ Connect Automatically - This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as follows: z PPPoE - z Dynamic IP - You can configure the MAC address of these protocols...
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...button and this field in the WAN MAC Address field. Changes are five submenus under the Wireless menu (shown in AP Client Router Mode If you to register the MAC address, please enter the correct MAC address into this MAC address will be able to ... requires you select AP Client Router mode in Figure 3-6 or Figure 4-5, the Wireless Settings page will display as Figure 4-17. - 40 - Wireless Settings in Figure 4-16): Wireless Settings, Wireless Security, Wireless MAC Filtering, Wireless Advanced and Wireless Statistics. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Some ISPs require ...
...button and this field in the WAN MAC Address field. Changes are five submenus under the Wireless menu (shown in AP Client Router Mode If you to register the MAC address, please enter the correct MAC address into this MAC address will be able to ... requires you select AP Client Router mode in Figure 3-6 or Figure 4-5, the Wireless Settings page will display as Figure 4-17. - 40 - Wireless Settings in Figure 4-16): Wireless Settings, Wireless Security, Wireless MAC Filtering, Wireless Advanced and Wireless Statistics. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Some ISPs require ...
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TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Figure 4-19 ) Note: If you know the SSID of the desired AP, you select AP Router mode in AP Router Mode If you can also input it into the field "SSID" manually. Wireless Settings in Figure 3-6 or Figure 4-5, the Wireless Settings page will display as Figure 4-20. - 43 - Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page. 4.7.1.2.
TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Figure 4-19 ) Note: If you know the SSID of the desired AP, you select AP Router mode in AP Router Mode If you can also input it into the field "SSID" manually. Wireless Settings in Figure 3-6 or Figure 4-5, the Wireless Settings page will display as Figure 4-20. - 43 - Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page. 4.7.1.2.
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... ¾ Channel width - This field determines which operating frequency will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. Select the desired mode. Select only if all of your clients automatically. ) Note: If 11b only, 11g only, or 11bg mixed is selected, you notice interference problems with , they ...to enable WDS. Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients. 11bgn mixed - The default setting is automatic, which is 11bgn mixed. 11b only - TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ¾ Channel - Select the channel width from the pull-down list. With...
... ¾ Channel width - This field determines which operating frequency will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. Select the desired mode. Select only if all of your clients automatically. ) Note: If 11b only, 11g only, or 11bg mixed is selected, you notice interference problems with , they ...to enable WDS. Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients. 11bgn mixed - The default setting is automatic, which is 11bgn mixed. 11b only - TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ¾ Channel - Select the channel width from the pull-down list. With...
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... should be chosen according to the AP's security configuration.It is recommended that the security type is going to connect to as a client. There are five wireless security modes supported by the Router: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2), WPA-PSK...can configure the security settings of your Router is WEP(ASCII) or WEP(HEX).It indicates the index of the AP your wireless network. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ¾ SSID(to join. ¾ Search - You can also use the search function to select the SSID to join. ¾...
... should be chosen according to the AP's security configuration.It is recommended that the security type is going to connect to as a client. There are five wireless security modes supported by the Router: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2), WPA-PSK...can configure the security settings of your Router is WEP(ASCII) or WEP(HEX).It indicates the index of the AP your wireless network. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ¾ SSID(to join. ¾ Search - You can also use the search function to select the SSID to join. ¾...