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TL-WR740N TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Rev: 2.0.0 1910010391
TL-WR740N TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Rev: 2.0.0 1910010391
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... 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005 Directives 2006/95/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 scope of International...
... 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005 Directives 2006/95/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 scope of International...
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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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... Access Control The TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators 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. Before installing the Router, please look through this user guide. Incredible Speed The TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to 150Mbps wireless connection with all...
... Access Control The TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators 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. Before installing the Router, please look through this user guide. Incredible Speed The TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to 150Mbps wireless connection with all...
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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 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless...Control ¾ Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List) ¾ Supports Flow Statistics ¾...
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 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless...Control ¾ Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List) ¾ Supports Flow Statistics ¾...
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... a system error. (WLAN) Off Flashing The Wireless function is an active device linked to the corresponding port. There is disabled. Slow Flash A wireless device is working properly. 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...
... a system error. (WLAN) Off Flashing The Wireless function is an active device linked to the corresponding port. There is disabled. Slow Flash A wireless device is working properly. 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...
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... Modem, or Ethernet. ¾ RESET： There are located 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 4,3,2,1 (LAN): These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to the local PC(s). ¾ WAN: This WAN port is where you will connect the power adapter. And...
... Modem, or Ethernet. ¾ RESET： There are located 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 4,3,2,1 (LAN): These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to the local PC(s). ¾ WAN: This WAN port is where you will connect the power adapter. And...
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... must accord with RJ45 connectors ¾ TCP/IP protocol on the Router, and the other end into an - 6 - Connect the power adapter to the following steps. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is connected to pull out the power plug and keep your...
... must accord with RJ45 connectors ¾ TCP/IP protocol on the Router, and the other end into an - 6 - Connect the power adapter to the following steps. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is connected to pull out the power plug and keep your...
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Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router - 7 - Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. The Router will start to work automatically. 7. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router electrical outlet.
Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router - 7 - Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. The Router will start to work automatically. 7. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router electrical outlet.
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...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. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter...prompt to the LAN ports of the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router is 192.168.1.1 (The Router's default IP address) ¾ Obtain an IP address automatically 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for the PC. If you desire. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. These values can configure ...
...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. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter...prompt to the LAN ports of the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router is 192.168.1.1 (The Router's default IP address) ¾ Obtain an IP address automatically 1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for the PC. If you desire. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. These values can configure ...
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Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? ) Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC and the Router is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC's adapter should be lit. - 9 - Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed 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 on the Router and LEDs on your PC and the Router is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC's adapter should be lit. - 9 - Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed is failed.
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...Figure 3-4 Login Windows ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. Figure 3-3 Log in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 2. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in , you can be within the range of the browser. ...field of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based utility, it is 192.168.1.1, your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy to the Figure 3-4.
...Figure 3-4 Login Windows ) Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it . 2. Figure 3-3 Log in the Router After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to configure and manage the TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 2. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in , you can be within the range of the browser. ...field of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based utility, it is 192.168.1.1, your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is easy to the Figure 3-4.
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...will be displayed 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. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. It's recommended that you can select the... very type and click Next to the Internet. Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three...
...will be displayed 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. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. It's recommended that you can select the... very type and click Next to the Internet. Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three...
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... the gateway IP address into the box if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - If your ISP. Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as seen by your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it is used for the WAN IP address, it... ¾ Subnet Mask - PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is the WAN IP address as shown in Figure 3-8. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - The Subnet Mask is usually 255.255.255...
... the gateway IP address into the box if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - If your ISP. Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as seen by your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it is used for the WAN IP address, it... ¾ Subnet Mask - PPPoE ¾ User Name/Password - Then you have difficulty with the wireless configuration. 3) If the connection type detected is the WAN IP address as shown in Figure 3-8. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - The Subnet Mask is usually 255.255.255...
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...which can be used . This field specifies the region where the wireless function of each Router's MAC address). Enter a value of up to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of the Router can adjust the channel width for your local government agency for ... version for North America does not have region selection option. ¾ Channel - For example, TEST is automatic, which the Router works on. ¾ Channel Width - The default setting is NOT the same as test. ¾ Region - TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup -
...which can be used . This field specifies the region where the wireless function of each Router's MAC address). Enter a value of up to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of the Router can adjust the channel width for your local government agency for ... version for North America does not have region selection option. ¾ Channel - For example, TEST is automatic, which the Router works on. ¾ Channel Width - The default setting is NOT the same as test. ¾ Region - TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup -
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... to F, the length should be able to enable security. ¾ WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Max Tx Rate - Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Select WPA based on the Wireless page, you choose one of the Router through this means that you will affect the outcome. For advanced settings, please refer to Z, the...
... to F, the length should be able to enable security. ¾ WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Max Tx Rate - Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Select WPA based on the Wireless page, you choose one of the Router through this means that you will affect the outcome. For advanced settings, please refer to Z, the...
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Finish - 15 - 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 -
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On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. All information is read-only. - 16 - 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. 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. All information is read-only. - 16 - 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. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions.
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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 -
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...Figure 4-3 ). Method One: Step 1: Press the QSS button on the front panel of our company for the Router's PIN. You can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and Router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. ) Note: To build a successful connection by generating...following two methods. Restore the PIN of the Router's PIN is displayed here. Choose menu "QSS", you will guide you can add a new device to the network by QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 4.4 QSS This section will see the next...
...Figure 4-3 ). Method One: Step 1: Press the QSS button on the front panel of our company for the Router's PIN. You can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and Router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. ) Note: To build a successful connection by generating...following two methods. Restore the PIN of the Router's PIN is displayed here. Choose menu "QSS", you will guide you can add a new device to the network by QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function. TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND 150Mbps Wireless N Router 4.4 QSS This section will see the next...
