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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 standards or other normative documents EN60950-1:2006 Directive(ErP)...EC EN62311:2008 Directives 2004/108/EC The above product is in conformity with the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the...
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 standards or other normative documents EN60950-1:2006 Directive(ErP)...EC EN62311:2008 Directives 2004/108/EC The above product is in conformity with the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 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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... 3. 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. Configuring the Router 16 4.1 Login ...16 4.2 Status ...16 4.3 Quick Setup...17 4.4 QSS...18 4.5 Network ...24 4.5.1 LAN...24 4.5.2 WAN...25 4.5.3 MAC Clone ...35 4.6 Wireless ...36 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 36 4.6.2 Wireless Security 39 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 42 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 45 I CONTENTS Package Contents...
... 3. 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. Configuring the Router 16 4.1 Login ...16 4.2 Status ...16 4.3 Quick Setup...17 4.4 QSS...18 4.5 Network ...24 4.5.1 LAN...24 4.5.2 WAN...25 4.5.3 MAC Clone ...35 4.6 Wireless ...36 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 36 4.6.2 Wireless Security 39 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 42 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 45 I CONTENTS Package Contents...
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TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ DC Power Adapter for TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N 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-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ DC Power Adapter for TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N 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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... operating systems, it ideal for handling multiple data streams at the same time, which can fully meet the need of the Router The TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Quick Setup Wizard is very easy to know all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products. It is...
... operating systems, it ideal for handling multiple data streams at the same time, which can fully meet the need of the Router The TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Quick Setup Wizard is very easy to know all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products. It is...
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For simplicity, we will take TL-WR741ND for the power - 3 - TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router without any explanation. ) Note: The two devices of TL-WR740N and TL-WR741ND are : ¾ TL-WR740N Router with one fixed antennas. ¾ TL-WR741ND Router with one detachable antenna. 1.3 Main Features ¾ Make use of IEEE...
For simplicity, we will take TL-WR741ND for the power - 3 - TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router without any explanation. ) Note: The two devices of TL-WR740N and TL-WR741ND are : ¾ TL-WR740N Router with one fixed antennas. ¾ TL-WR741ND Router with one detachable antenna. 1.3 Main Features ¾ Make use of IEEE...
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...), (LAN 1-4) Off On Flashing There is no activity. There is no device linked to the corresponding port but there is a device linked to the corresponding port. Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to the network by QSS function, the QSS LED will.... Table 1-1 The LEDs Description ) Note: After a device is connecting to right). 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to the network by QSS function. Slow Flash...
...), (LAN 1-4) Off On Flashing There is no activity. There is no device linked to the corresponding port but there is a device linked to the corresponding port. Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to the network by QSS function, the QSS LED will.... Table 1-1 The LEDs Description ) Note: After a device is connecting to right). 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to the network by QSS function. Slow Flash...
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...becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. And then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to its factory default settings. - 5 - 1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are located on the rear panel ... 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-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router. ¾ ON/OFF: The switch for the power. ¾ ...
...becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. And then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to its factory default settings. - 5 - 1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are located on the rear panel ... 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-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router. ¾ ON/OFF: The switch for the power. ¾ ...
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... any problem, please contact your hands dry. 1. Locate an optimum location for the Router. Power off your wireless network. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. If there is a good direction. 4. Adjust the direction of your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One...
... any problem, please contact your hands dry. 1. Locate an optimum location for the Router. Power off your wireless network. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. If there is a good direction. 4. Adjust the direction of your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One...
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Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router - 7 - The Router will start to work automatically. 7. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router electrical outlet.
Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router - 7 - The Router will start to work automatically. 7. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router electrical outlet.
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....168.1.1, and then press Enter. ¾ If the result displayed is similar to verify the network connection between your PC. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. The following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in the ...is 192.168.1.x ("x" is any number from 2 to configure the basic functions of your TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the Router. If you need instructions as you how to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0,...
....168.1.1, and then press Enter. ¾ If the result displayed is similar to verify the network connection between your PC. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. The following two ways. ¾ Configure the IP address manually 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in the ...is 192.168.1.x ("x" is any number from 2 to configure the basic functions of your TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the Router. If you need instructions as you how to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0,...
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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-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N 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-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N 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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...based utility can click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your Web-browser has been set to configure and manage the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router. Figure 3-3 Log in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in lower case letters... for the User Name and Password, both in the screen that your - 10 - Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy to a proxy. Go to the Figure 3-4. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the ...
...based utility can click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your Web-browser has been set to configure and manage the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router. Figure 3-3 Log in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in lower case letters... for the User Name and Password, both in the screen that your - 10 - Enter admin for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy to a proxy. Go to the Figure 3-4. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the ...
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...the Internet. It's recommended that you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to go on configuring. 4. ...when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the Router. 1) If the connection type detected is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection. If you make use of connection type your ISP provides. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Click Next, and then...
...the Internet. It's recommended that you are sure of what kind of the Auto-Detect function. Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to go on configuring. 4. ...when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the Router. 1) If the connection type detected is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection. If you make use of connection type your ISP provides. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Click Next, and then...
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... if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - If your ISP). Enter the gateway IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. Static IP ¾ IP Address - This is... Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. - 12 - Enter the DNS Server IP address into this process, please contact your ISP. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password -
... if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - If your ISP). Enter the gateway IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. Static IP ¾ IP Address - This is... Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. - 12 - Enter the DNS Server IP address into this process, please contact your ISP. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password -
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... channel is not listed, please contact your network. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - This field determines the wireless mode which can be assigned to Auto. For example..., TEST is case-sensitive. The default setting is not necessary to be used . Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - The same name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be used . This field determines which operating frequency will be TP...
... channel is not listed, please contact your network. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - This field determines the wireless mode which can be assigned to Auto. For example..., TEST is case-sensitive. The default setting is not necessary to be used . Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - The same name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be used . This field determines which operating frequency will be TP...
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...idea to write down the key and all related wireless security settings. ¾ No Change - It would also be enabled or disabled. If you choose one of the Router through this means that you chose this option, wireless security configuration will be able to make any changes... the length should be between 8 and 63 characters. Select WPA based on the Wireless page, you will then see the Finish page. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Max Tx Rate - The wireless security function can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. Please also note the key is ...
...idea to write down the key and all related wireless security settings. ¾ No Change - It would also be enabled or disabled. If you choose one of the Router through this means that you chose this option, wireless security configuration will be able to make any changes... the length should be between 8 and 63 characters. Select WPA based on the Wireless page, you will then see the Finish page. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Max Tx Rate - The wireless security function can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. Please also note the key is ...
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TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Finish - 15 -
TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Finish - 15 -
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Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4. Figure 4-1 the main menu The detailed explanations for each Web page's key functions and the configuration way. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. All information is read-only. - 16 -
Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4. Figure 4-1 the main menu The detailed explanations for each Web page's key functions and the configuration way. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you will see the fifteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. All information is read-only. - 16 -
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TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-2 Router Status 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." - 17 -
TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 4-2 Router Status 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." - 17 -