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... CO., LTD. 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 AP/Client Router Model No.: TL-WR743ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the...
... CO., LTD. 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 AP/Client Router Model No.: TL-WR743ND 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-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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... The TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router supports two operation modes. PSK), as well as the default mode, the 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router can connect to 150Mbps wireless connection with all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products. 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. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router provides...
... The TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router supports two operation modes. PSK), as well as the default mode, the 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router can connect to 150Mbps wireless connection with all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products. 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. Flexible Access Control The TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router provides...
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... Connection 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 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...
... Connection 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 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...
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... 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs and the QSS button are located on for about 5 minutes and then turn off . Off The Router has a system error. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description ) Note: After a device is connecting to the network by QSS function. There is a device linked to the corresponding port...
... 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs and the QSS button are located on for about 5 minutes and then turn off . Off The Router has a system error. Table 1-1 The LEDs Description ) Note: After a device is connecting to the network by QSS function. There is a device linked to the corresponding port...
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... SYS LED becomes quick-flash from left 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...
... SYS LED becomes quick-flash from left 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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...or later 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 can skip this step.) 5. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Each PC in Figure 2-1.... connected directly to use the wireless function, 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 a good direction. 4. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Chapter 2. Locate an optimum ...
...or later 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 can skip this step.) 5. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Each PC in Figure 2-1.... connected directly to use the wireless function, 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 a good direction. 4. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Chapter 2. Locate an optimum ...
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Figure 2-2 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR743ND at AP Client Router mode - 7 - Press the power button of TL-WR743ND router with an Ethernet cable. 2. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 7. Plug the Power Adapter in to the LAN port of the router. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR743ND at AP Router mode b) AP Client Router Mode 1. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. Connect the notebook/PC to the power jack. 3.
Figure 2-2 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR743ND at AP Client Router mode - 7 - Press the power button of TL-WR743ND router with an Ethernet cable. 2. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 7. Plug the Power Adapter in to the LAN port of the router. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR743ND at AP Router mode b) AP Client Router Mode 1. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. Connect the notebook/PC to the power jack. 3.
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...to do this guide, we use all the default values for your PC. If you how to the LAN ports of the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router is any number from 2 to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Configure the network parameters. Connect the local PC to ...configure the basic functions of your PC and the Router has been established well. - 8 - The IP address is 192.168.1.x ("x" is 192.168.1.1. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Chapter 3. The following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up...
...to do this guide, we use all the default values for your PC. If you how to the LAN ports of the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router is any number from 2 to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC". 2) Configure the network parameters. Connect the local PC to ...configure the basic functions of your PC and the Router has been established well. - 8 - The IP address is 192.168.1.x ("x" is 192.168.1.1. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Chapter 3. The following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up...
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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 and the Router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. Is 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 ¾ If the result displayed is similar to on the Router and LEDs on your PC and the Router 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 and the Router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. Is 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 ¾ If the result displayed is similar to on the Router and LEDs on your PC and the Router is failed.
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... case letters. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your Web-browser has been set to a proxy. The Web-based utility can be within the range...is easy to the Figure 3-4. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 2. Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in the address ...
... case letters. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your Web-browser has been set to a proxy. The Web-based utility can be within the range...is easy to the Figure 3-4. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 2. Is the TCP/IP configuration for the User Name and Password, both in the address ...
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...Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. You can access the Internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. After successfully log in, you choose AP Client Router on Choose Operation mode page in Figure 3-7 Figure 3-7 WAN Connection Type - 11 - A. Click Next, and then... will appear, shown in different modes. In AP router mode, it can click the Quick Setup menu to access the Internet: AP client router and AP router. When you can access the Internet wirelessly by the following steps: 1. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 2. In AP Client router mode, it can configure your device quickly by...
...Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. You can access the Internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. After successfully log in, you choose AP Client Router on Choose Operation mode page in Figure 3-7 Figure 3-7 WAN Connection Type - 11 - A. Click Next, and then... will appear, shown in different modes. In AP router mode, it can click the Quick Setup menu to access the Internet: AP client router and AP router. When you can access the Internet wirelessly by the following steps: 1. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 2. In AP Client router mode, it can configure your device quickly by...
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... Internet. Enter the gateway IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - Please select one compatible with your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router The Router in AP Client Router supports three popular ways to connect to enter any parameters. Enter the IP address into the box if required. - 12 - The Subnet Mask is...
... Internet. Enter the gateway IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - Please select one compatible with your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router The Router in AP Client Router supports three popular ways to connect to enter any parameters. Enter the IP address into the box if required. - 12 - The Subnet Mask is...
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...).It indicates the authorization type of the AP your Router is shown as a client. This option should be automatically filled into this blank. If the AP your AP's security type. ¾ WEP Index - Figure 3-10 Wireless ¾ SSID - The BSSID of the Root AP. ¾ Password - It is recommended... be chosen according to fill the password in the corresponding row. For example, the first item is WEP(ASCII) or WEP(HEX). TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ¾ Primary DNS - Find the SSID of the WEP key. ¾ Auth type - You can also use the search function...
...).It indicates the authorization type of the AP your Router is shown as a client. This option should be automatically filled into this blank. If the AP your AP's security type. ¾ WEP Index - Figure 3-10 Wireless ¾ SSID - The BSSID of the Root AP. ¾ Password - It is recommended... be chosen according to fill the password in the corresponding row. For example, the first item is WEP(ASCII) or WEP(HEX). TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ¾ Primary DNS - Find the SSID of the WEP key. ¾ Auth type - You can also use the search function...
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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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...If you are something changed on the Wireless page, you will be displayed when an active Internet service is securely plugged into the field "SSID" manually. 4. Make sure the cable is successfully detected by the Router. - 15 - TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ) Note: If you know the SSID... of the desired AP, you can select the very type and click Next to go on Choose Operation mode page in...
...If you are something changed on the Wireless page, you will be displayed when an active Internet service is securely plugged into the field "SSID" manually. 4. Make sure the cable is successfully detected by the Router. - 15 - TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ) Note: If you know the SSID... of the desired AP, you can select the very type and click Next to go on Choose Operation mode page in...
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Static IP 3. Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-17. Then you can go on with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-15. Figure 3-15 Quick Setup - TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 1) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-16. Figure 3-16 Quick Setup - PPPoE 2) If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-17. - 16 -
Static IP 3. Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-17. Then you can go on with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-15. Figure 3-15 Quick Setup - TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 1) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-16. Figure 3-16 Quick Setup - PPPoE 2) If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-17. - 16 -
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...- 17 - Enter a value of each Router's MAC address). Click OK. 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 up to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of those...list. Select your local government agency for assistance. If your country or region is set to all wireless devices in this field. This value is NOT the same as test. ¾ Region - It may be assigned to be used. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Figure 3-17 Quick Setup -
...- 17 - Enter a value of each Router's MAC address). Click OK. 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 up to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of those...list. Select your local government agency for assistance. If your country or region is set to all wireless devices in this field. This value is NOT the same as test. ¾ Region - It may be assigned to be used. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Figure 3-17 Quick Setup -
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... can be used. For Hexadecimal, the key can adjust the channel width for your wireless configuration to connect the Router without encryption. You will be enabled or disabled. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ) Note: Limited by local law regulations, version for basic wireless parameters. This field determines which operating frequency will then see the Finish page as shown...
... can be used. For Hexadecimal, the key can adjust the channel width for your wireless configuration to connect the Router without encryption. You will be enabled or disabled. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ) Note: Limited by local law regulations, version for basic wireless parameters. This field determines which operating frequency will then see the Finish page as shown...