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...65289; 2009/125/EC Audio/Video, information and communication technology equipment- 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 ... product is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. China R. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
...65289; 2009/125/EC Audio/Video, information and communication technology equipment- 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 ... product is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. China R. South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.
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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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... can establish restricted access policies 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. With AP Client Router Mode as the default mode, the 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router can connect to 150Mbps wireless connection with the remote management function. - 2 - Incredible Speed The TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router provides up to the WISP, delivering exceptional range...
... can establish restricted access policies 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. With AP Client Router Mode as the default mode, the 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router can connect to 150Mbps wireless connection with the remote management function. - 2 - Incredible Speed The TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router provides up to the WISP, delivering exceptional range...
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...idle for PPPoE ¾ Built-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 ...190; Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled 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 user guide. Quick Setup Wizard is supported and detailed instructions...
...idle for PPPoE ¾ Built-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 ...190; Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled 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 user guide. Quick Setup Wizard is supported and detailed instructions...
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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 the front panel (View from left to the network by QSS function. The Wireless function is an active device linked to the On network by QSS function. Flashing There is enabled. QSS A wireless device has been...
... 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 the front panel (View from left to the network by QSS function. The Wireless function is an active device linked to the On network by QSS function. Flashing There is enabled. QSS A wireless device has been...
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... 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are located 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 the power adapter. Please...; RESET: There are two ways to reset to its 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"...
... 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are located 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 the power adapter. Please...; RESET: There are two ways to reset to its 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"...
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... Navigator 6.0 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 the LAN Ports on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. Normally, upright is... off your LAN to AP router mode, you can skip this step.) 5. The Router will start to the WAN port on the AP Client Router mode.) 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ¾ Place the Router in your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Chapter 2. Connect the DSL...
... Navigator 6.0 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 the LAN Ports on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. Normally, upright is... off your LAN to AP router mode, you can skip this step.) 5. The Router will start to the WAN port on the AP Client Router mode.) 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ¾ Place the Router in your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Chapter 2. Connect the DSL...
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Connect the notebook/PC to the power jack. 3. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 7. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR743ND at AP Router mode b) AP Client Router Mode 1. Figure 2-2 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR743ND at AP Client Router mode - 7 - Plug the Power Adapter in to the LAN port of the router. Press the power button of TL-WR743ND router with an Ethernet cable. 2. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem.
Connect the notebook/PC to the power jack. 3. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 7. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR743ND at AP Router mode b) AP Client Router Mode 1. Figure 2-2 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR743ND at AP Client Router mode - 7 - Plug the Power Adapter in to the LAN port of the router. Press the power button of TL-WR743ND router with an Ethernet cable. 2. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem.
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...Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is similar to do this, please refer to the LAN ports of the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router is 192.168.1.1. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter. ¾ If the ...-in the command prompt to configure the basic functions of your TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the Router. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for...
...Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is similar to do this, please refer to the LAN ports of the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router is 192.168.1.1. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter. ¾ If the ...-in the command prompt to configure the basic functions of your TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the Router. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for...
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TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Figure 3-1 Success result of LAN ports which you link to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC's adapter should be lit. - 9 - Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs 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 Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1.
TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Figure 3-1 Success result of LAN ports which you link to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC's adapter should be lit. - 9 - Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs 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 Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1.
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...similar to finish it. - 10 - Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy to a proxy. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 2. Figure 3-4 Login Windows ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it is ...192.168.1.1, your Web-browser has been set 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 http://192.168.1.1 in the screen that your...
...similar to finish it. - 10 - Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy to a proxy. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 2. Figure 3-4 Login Windows ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it is ...192.168.1.1, your Web-browser has been set 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 http://192.168.1.1 in the screen that your...
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..., it can click the Quick Setup menu to access the Internet: AP client router and AP router. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 2. A. You can access the Internet wirelessly by your device quickly by the following steps: 1. In AP router mode, it can configure your WISP's support. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Click Next, and then Choose Operation mode page will appear, shown in Figure...
..., it can click the Quick Setup menu to access the Internet: AP client router and AP router. TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 2. A. You can access the Internet wirelessly by your device quickly by the following steps: 1. In AP router mode, it can configure your WISP's support. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Click Next, and then Choose Operation mode page will appear, shown in Figure...
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... Static IP ) Note: The IP parameters should have been provided by your ISP. ¾ IP Address - c) If you choose "Dynamic IP", the router will appear, shown in Figure 3-8. Figure 3-8 PPPoE ¾ User Name and Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by external users on the... usually 255.255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway - Click Next to the Internet. Enter the IP address into the box if required. - 12 - 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.
... Static IP ) Note: The IP parameters should have been provided by your ISP. ¾ IP Address - c) If you choose "Dynamic IP", the router will appear, shown in Figure 3-8. Figure 3-8 PPPoE ¾ User Name and Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by external users on the... usually 255.255.255.0. ¾ Default Gateway - Click Next to the Internet. Enter the IP address into the box if required. - 12 - 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.
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...this button, you complete the above, click Next, the Wireless settings page will appear, shown as your Router is WEP(ASCII) or WEP(HEX). It is recommended that the security type is going to connect to as a client. This option should be chosen if the key type is... in this field. 3. If the AP your AP's security type. ¾ WEP Index - The target network's SSID will be chosen according to fill the password in the current channel. ¾ Key type - TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ¾ Primary DNS - The SSID of the Root AP. ¾ Password - It indicates ...
...this button, you complete the above, click Next, the Wireless settings page will appear, shown as your Router is WEP(ASCII) or WEP(HEX). It is recommended that the security type is going to connect to as a client. This option should be chosen if the key type is... in this field. 3. If the AP your AP's security type. ¾ WEP Index - The target network's SSID will be chosen according to fill the password in the current channel. ¾ Key type - TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ¾ Primary DNS - The SSID of the Root AP. ¾ Password - It indicates ...
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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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TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ) Note: If you know the SSID of the Auto-Detect function. Click the Reboot button to make use of the desired AP, you can select the very type and click Next to go on configuring. 2. Figure 3-13 Finish B. When you select Auto-Detect, the Router will... connect to take the following steps: 1. If you choose AP Router on the Wireless page, you can also input it into the WAN port before detection. Because there are sure of what kind of connection type your wireless configuration to the Internet. Click Next, and then WAN Connection...
TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ) Note: If you know the SSID of the Auto-Detect function. Click the Reboot button to make use of the desired AP, you can select the very type and click Next to go on configuring. 2. Figure 3-13 Finish B. When you select Auto-Detect, the Router will... connect to take the following steps: 1. If you choose AP Router on the Wireless page, you can also input it into the WAN port before detection. Because there are sure of what kind of connection type your wireless configuration to the Internet. Click Next, and then WAN Connection...
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Figure 3-16 Quick Setup - Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-17. PPPoE 2) If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-17. - 16 - Then you can go on with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-15. 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 3-16. Figure 3-15 Quick Setup -
Figure 3-16 Quick Setup - Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-17. PPPoE 2) If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-17. - 16 - Then you can go on with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-15. 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 3-16. Figure 3-15 Quick Setup -
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... default SSID is not listed, please contact your region from the pull-down list. ¾ SSID - TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Figure 3-17 Quick Setup - The same name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be assigned to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of those specified in this field. When you...
... default SSID is not listed, please contact your region from the pull-down list. ¾ SSID - TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Figure 3-17 Quick Setup - The same name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be assigned to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of those specified in this field. When you...
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... length should be enabled or disabled. Click the Reboot button to make your clients automatically. ¾ Max Tx Rate - TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ) Note: Limited by local law regulations, version for basic wireless parameters. These settings are something changed on the Wireless page, you choose one of any channel width from the pull-down the key...
... length should be enabled or disabled. Click the Reboot button to make your clients automatically. ¾ Max Tx Rate - TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router ) Note: Limited by local law regulations, version for basic wireless parameters. These settings are something changed on the Wireless page, you choose one of any channel width from the pull-down the key...