TP Link WR710N User Guide
TL-WR710N
150Mbps Wireless N Mini Pocket Router - Advanced Edition
Rev: 1.0.0
1910010794
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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
x Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
x Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
x Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
x Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1˅ This device may not cause harmful interference.
2˅ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. To comply with FCC R
exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile
Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or
operating
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which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause interference, and
(2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
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Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.
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This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the
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Safety Information
z When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product;
when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the
product or the power adapter from the power source.
z Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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For the following equipment:
Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless N Mini Pocket Router - Advanced Edition
Model No.: TL-WR710N
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 Council Directives:
Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2004/108/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC,
Directives 2011/65/EU
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents
ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2:2011& ETSI EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1:2012
EN 55022:2010
EN 55024:2010
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009
EN 61000-3-3:2008
EN 60950-1:2006+A11
EN 62311:2008
2009+A1:2010+A12:2011
The product carries the CE Mark:
Person is responsible for marking this declaration:
Yang Hongliang
Product Manager of International Business
Date of issue: 2013
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park,
Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China
CONTENTS
Package Contents..................................................................................................................................1
Chapter 1. Introduction.......................................................................................................................2
1.1 Overview of the Router .......................................................................................................2
1.2 Conventions ........................................................................................................................3
1.3 Main Features .....................................................................................................................3
1.4 Panel Layout .......................................................................................................................3
Chapter 2. Connecting the Router .....................................................................................................5
2.1 System Requirements.........................................................................................................5
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ..............................................................................5
2.3 Connecting the Router ........................................................................................................5
2.3.1 Wireless Router Mode ............................................................................................6
2.3.2 Access Point Mode.................................................................................................6
2.3.3 Repeater Mode.......................................................................................................7
2.3.4 Client Mode.............................................................................................................8
2.3.5 WISP Client Router Mode ......................................................................................8
Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide................................................................................................ 10
3.1 TCP/IP Configuration ....................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Quick Installation Guide ................................................................................................... 13
3.2.1 Wireless Router Mode ......................................................................................... 14
3.2.2 Access Point Mode.............................................................................................. 17
3.2.3 Repeater Mode.................................................................................................... 19
3.2.4 Client Mode.......................................................................................................... 21
3.2.5 WISP Client Router Mode ................................................................................... 23
Chapter 4. Configuration for Wireless Router Mode .................................................................... 27
4.1 Login ................................................................................................................................ 27
4.2 Status ............................................................................................................................... 27
4.3 Quick Setup...................................................................................................................... 30
4.4 WPS ................................................................................................................................. 30
4.5 Working Mode.................................................................................................................. 34
4.6 Network ............................................................................................................................ 35
4.6.1 WAN..................................................................................................................... 35
4.6.2 MAC Clone .......................................................................................................... 44
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4.6.3 LAN...................................................................................................................... 45
4.7 Wireless ........................................................................................................................... 46
4.7.1 Wireless Settings................................................................................................. 46
4.7.2 Wireless Security................................................................................................. 48
4.7.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ........................................................................................ 51
4.7.4 Wireless Advanced .............................................................................................. 53
4.7.5 Wireless Statistics................................................................................................ 54
4.8 DHCP ............................................................................................................................... 55
4.8.1 DHCP Settings..................................................................................................... 55
4.8.2 DHCP Client List.................................................................................................. 56
4.8.3 Address Reservation ........................................................................................... 57
4.9 USB Settings.................................................................................................................... 58
4.9.1 Storage Sharing................................................................................................... 58
4.9.2 Media Server ....................................................................................................... 60
4.9.3 User Accounts...................................................................................................... 62
4.10 Forwarding ....................................................................................................................... 63
4.10.1 Virtual Servers ..................................................................................................... 64
4.10.2 Port Triggering..................................................................................................... 65
4.10.3 DMZ..................................................................................................................... 67
4.10.4 UPnP ................................................................................................................... 68
4.11 Security ............................................................................................................................ 69
4.11.1 Basic Security...................................................................................................... 69
4.11.2 Advanced Security............................................................................................... 70
4.11.3 Local Management .............................................................................................. 72
4.11.4 Remote Management .......................................................................................... 73
4.12 Parental Control ............................................................................................................... 74
4.13 Access Control................................................................................................................. 76
4.13.1 Rule ..................................................................................................................... 76
4.13.2 Host ..................................................................................................................... 79
4.13.3 Target................................................................................................................... 81
4.13.4 Schedule.............................................................................................................. 83
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4.14 Advanced Routing............................................................................................................85
4.14.1 Static Routing List................................................................................................ 85
4.14.2 System Routing Table.......................................................................................... 86
4.15 Bandwidth Control............................................................................................................ 87
4.15.1 Control Settings ................................................................................................... 87
4.15.2 Rule List............................................................................................................... 87
4.16 IP & MAC Binding ............................................................................................................89
4.16.1 Binding Setting .................................................................................................... 89
4.16.2 ARP List............................................................................................................... 91
4.17 Dynamic DNS................................................................................................................... 91
4.17.1 No-IP DDNS ........................................................................................................ 92
4.17.2 Comexe.cn DDNS ............................................................................................... 92
4.17.3 Dyndns org DDNS ............................................................................................... 93
4.18 System Tools.................................................................................................................... 94
4.18.1 Time Settings ....................................................................................................... 95
4.18.2 Diagnostic............................................................................................................ 96
4.18.3 Firmware Upgrade............................................................................................... 97
4.18.4 Factory Defaults................................................................................................... 98
4.18.5 Backup & Restore................................................................................................ 99
4.18.6 Reboot ................................................................................................................. 99
4.18.7 Password ........................................................................................................... 100
4.18.8 System Log........................................................................................................ 100
4.18.9 Statistics............................................................................................................. 101
Chapter 5. Configuration for Access Point Mode ....................................................................... 103
5.1 Login .............................................................................................................................. 103
5.2 Status ............................................................................................................................. 103
5.3 Quick Setup.................................................................................................................... 105
5.4 WPS ............................................................................................................................... 105
5.5 Working Mode.................................................................................................................110
5.6 Network ...........................................................................................................................110
5.6.1 LAN.....................................................................................................................110
5.7 Wireless ..........................................................................................................................111
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5.7.1 Wireless Settings................................................................................................112
5.7.2 Wireless Security................................................................................................113
5.7.3 Wireless MAC Filtering .......................................................................................116
5.7.4 Wireless Advanced .............................................................................................118
5.7.5 Wireless Statistics...............................................................................................119
5.8 DHCP ............................................................................................................................. 120
5.8.1 DHCP Settings................................................................................................... 120
5.8.2 DHCP Client List................................................................................................ 121
5.8.3 Address Reservation ......................................................................................... 122
5.9 USB Settings.................................................................................................................. 123
5.9.1 Storage Sharing................................................................................................. 123
5.9.2 Media Server ..................................................................................................... 125
5.9.3 User Accounts.................................................................................................... 127
5.10 System Tools.................................................................................................................. 129
5.10.1 Diagnostic.......................................................................................................... 129
5.10.2 Firmware Upgrade............................................................................................. 131
5.10.3 Factory Defaults................................................................................................. 132
5.10.4 Backup & Restore.............................................................................................. 132
5.10.5 Reboot ............................................................................................................... 133
5.10.6 Password ........................................................................................................... 134
5.10.7 System Log........................................................................................................ 135
Chapter 6. Configuration for Repeater Mode .............................................................................. 136
6.1 Login .............................................................................................................................. 136
6.2 Status ............................................................................................................................. 136
6.3 Quick Setup.................................................................................................................... 138
6.4 Working Mode................................................................................................................ 138
6.5 Network .......................................................................................................................... 139
6.5.1 LAN.................................................................................................................... 139
6.6 Wireless ......................................................................................................................... 140
6.6.1 Wireless Settings............................................................................................... 140
6.6.2 Wireless Security............................................................................................... 142
6.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ...................................................................................... 144
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6.6.4 Wireless Advanced ............................................................................................ 146
6.6.5 Wireless Statistics.............................................................................................. 147
6.7 DHCP ............................................................................................................................. 148
6.7.1 DHCP Settings................................................................................................... 148
6.7.2 DHCP Client List................................................................................................ 150
6.7.3 Address Reservation ......................................................................................... 150
6.8 USB Settings.................................................................................................................. 152
6.8.1 Storage Sharing................................................................................................. 152
6.8.2 Media Server ..................................................................................................... 154
6.8.3 User Accounts.................................................................................................... 156
6.9 System Tools.................................................................................................................. 158
6.9.1 Diagnostic.......................................................................................................... 158
6.9.2 Firmware Upgrade............................................................................................. 159
6.9.3 Factory Defaults................................................................................................. 160
6.9.4 Backup & Restore.............................................................................................. 161
6.9.5 Reboot ............................................................................................................... 162
6.9.6 Password........................................................................................................... 162
6.9.7 System Log........................................................................................................ 163
Chapter 7. Configuration for Client Mode.................................................................................... 164
7.1 Login .............................................................................................................................. 164
7.2 Status ............................................................................................................................. 164
7.3 Quick Setup.................................................................................................................... 166
7.4 Working Mode................................................................................................................ 166
7.5 Network .......................................................................................................................... 167
7.5.1 LAN.................................................................................................................... 167
7.6 Wireless ......................................................................................................................... 168
7.6.1 Wireless Settings............................................................................................... 168
7.6.2 Wireless Security............................................................................................... 169
7.7 DHCP ............................................................................................................................. 172
7.7.1 DHCP Settings................................................................................................... 172
7.7.2 DHCP Client List................................................................................................ 173
7.7.3 Address Reservation ......................................................................................... 174
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7.8 USB Settings.................................................................................................................. 175
7.8.1 Storage Sharing................................................................................................. 175
7.8.2 Media Server ..................................................................................................... 177
7.8.3 User Accounts.................................................................................................... 179
7.9 System Tools.................................................................................................................. 181
7.9.1 Diagnostic.......................................................................................................... 181
7.9.2 Firmware Upgrade............................................................................................. 183
7.9.3 Factory Defaults................................................................................................. 184
7.9.4 Backup & Restore.............................................................................................. 184
7.9.5 Reboot ............................................................................................................... 185
7.9.6 Password........................................................................................................... 186
7.9.7 System Log........................................................................................................ 187
Chapter 8. Configuration for WISP Client Router Mode............................................................. 188
8.1 Login .............................................................................................................................. 188
8.2 Status ............................................................................................................................. 188
8.3 Quick Setup.................................................................................................................... 191
8.4 Working Mode................................................................................................................ 191
8.5 Network .......................................................................................................................... 192
8.5.1 WAN................................................................................................................... 192
8.5.2 MAC Clone ........................................................................................................ 201
8.5.3 LAN.................................................................................................................... 202
8.6 Wireless ......................................................................................................................... 203
8.6.1 Wireless Settings............................................................................................... 203
8.6.2 Wireless Security............................................................................................... 206
8.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ...................................................................................... 208
8.6.4 Wireless Advanced ............................................................................................ 210
8.6.5 Wireless Statistics...............................................................................................211
8.7 DHCP ............................................................................................................................. 212
8.7.1 DHCP Settings................................................................................................... 212
8.7.2 DHCP Client List................................................................................................ 213
8.7.3 Address Reservation ......................................................................................... 214
8.8 USB Settings.................................................................................................................. 215
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8.8.1 Storage Sharing................................................................................................. 215
8.8.2 Media Server ..................................................................................................... 217
8.8.3 User Accounts.................................................................................................... 219
8.9 Forwarding ..................................................................................................................... 220
8.9.1 Virtual Servers ................................................................................................... 221
8.9.2 Port Triggering ................................................................................................... 222
8.9.3 DMZ ................................................................................................................... 224
8.9.4 UPnP ................................................................................................................. 225
8.10 Security .......................................................................................................................... 226
8.10.1 Basic Security.................................................................................................... 226
8.10.2 Advanced Security............................................................................................. 227
8.10.3 Local Management ............................................................................................ 229
8.10.4 Remote Management........................................................................................ 230
8.11 Parental Control ............................................................................................................. 231
8.12 Access Control............................................................................................................... 233
8.12.1 Rule ................................................................................................................... 233
8.12.2 Host ................................................................................................................... 236
8.12.3 Target................................................................................................................. 238
8.12.4 Schedule............................................................................................................ 240
8.13 Advanced Routing.......................................................................................................... 242
8.13.1 Static Routing List.............................................................................................. 242
8.13.2 System Routing Table........................................................................................ 243
8.14 Bandwidth Control.......................................................................................................... 244
8.14.1 Control Settings ................................................................................................. 244
8.14.2 Rule List............................................................................................................. 244
8.15 IP & MAC Binding .......................................................................................................... 246
8.15.1 Binding Setting .................................................................................................. 246
8.15.2 ARP List............................................................................................................. 248
8.16 Dynamic DNS................................................................................................................. 248
8.16.1 No-IP DDNS ...................................................................................................... 249
8.16.2 Comexe.cn DDNS ............................................................................................. 249
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8.16.3 Dyndns org DDNS ............................................................................................. 250
8.17 System Tools.................................................................................................................. 251
8.17.1 Time Settings ..................................................................................................... 252
8.17.2 Diagnostic.......................................................................................................... 253
8.17.3 Firmware Upgrade............................................................................................. 254
8.17.4 Factory Defaults................................................................................................. 255
8.17.5 Backup & Restore.............................................................................................. 256
8.17.6 Reboot ............................................................................................................... 256
8.17.7 Password ........................................................................................................... 257
8.17.8 System Log........................................................................................................ 258
8.17.9 Statistics............................................................................................................. 258
Appendix A: FAQ .............................................................................................................................. 260
Appendix B: Configuring the PC .................................................................................................... 265
Appendix C: Specifications............................................................................................................. 268
Appendix D: Glossary...................................................................................................................... 269
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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
¾ One TL-WR710N 150Mbps Wireless N Mini Pocket Router - Advanced Edition
¾ Quick Installation Guide
¾ One RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
¾ One Resource CD for TL-WR710N 150Mbps Wireless N Mini Pocket Router - Advanced
Edition, including:
x User Guide
x Other Helpful Information
Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items is damaged or
missing, please contact your distributor.
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TL-WR710N 150Mbps Wireless N Mini Pocket Router - Advanced Edition
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Overview of the Router
Small enough to fit in the average pocket, the TL-WR710N 150Mbps Wireless N Mini Pocket
Router - Advanced Edition is uniquely suited to provide robust wireless networking to travelers,
students, or anyone else for work or play.
Incredible Speed
TL-WR710N supports the newest 802.11n standards, and provides backward compatibility with
older 802.11b/g standards as well. The up-to-150Mbps wireless speed makes it ideal for handling
multiple data streams at the same time, which ensures your network stable and smooth.
Multiple Operation Modes
The TL-WR710N 150Mbps Wireless N Mini Pocket Router - Advanced Edition supports five
operation modes. Wireless Router mode creates an instant private wireless network and share
Internet to multiple Wi-Fi devices, which is suitable for most hotel and home network. Access Point
mode creates a wireless network for Wi-Fi devices. The wireless devices are exposed to the wired
network. Repeater mode extends your home wireless range by copying the same wireless name and
password. Client mode works as a wireless adapter for any Ethernet-enabled devices, such as Smart
TV, Game Console and PC. WISP Client Router mode accesses the Internet wirelessly in areas with
no wired ISP infrastructure
Reliable Security Protections
With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN
64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as
advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR710N 150Mbps Wireless N Mini Pocket Router -
Advanced Edition provides complete data privacy.
Flexible Access Control
The TL-WR710N 150Mbps Wireless N Mini Pocket Router - Advanced Edition supports Virtual
Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can manage and
monitor the network in real time with the remote management function.
Since the Router is compatible with virtually all the major operating systems, it is very easy to
manage. Quick Setup Wizard is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in
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this user guide. Before installing the Router, please look through this guide to know all the
Router’s functions.
1.2 Conventions
The Router or TL-WR710N mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR710N 150Mbps Wireless N Mini
Pocket Router - Advanced Edition without any explanation.
Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may
differ from the actual situation.
You can set the parameters according to your demand.
1.3 Main Features
¾ Portable design, ideal for travel and home use
¾ Built-in power supply design without external power adapter
¾ Support Wireless Router, Access Point, Repeater, Client, WISP Client Router modes
¾ USB port supports charging for smart phone and tablet
¾ USB port supports storage sharing, media server function
¾ Pre-encryption prevents unauthorized access from users outside of the network
1.4 Panel Layout
Figure 1-1 TL-WR710N sketch
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¾ LED
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TL-WR710N 150Mbps Wireless N Mini Pocket Router - Advanced Edition
Status Indication
Solid Blue The device is working properly.
Condition 1: System is booting.
Blinking
Condition 2: The Ethernet Cable or USB Device is
connecting to the product.
Table 1-1 The LED Description
¾ USB: The USB port connects to a USB storage device.
¾ Reset
It is used to reset the Router to its factory defaults. With the Router powered on, use
a pin to press and hold the Reset button (about 5 seconds) until the SYS LED becomes
quick-flash from slow-flash. And then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to its
factory default settings.
¾ LAN/WAN: This LAN/WAN port works as LAN in AP/Repeater/Client/WISP Client Router
mode and as WAN in Wireless Router mode. As LAN, it connects the Router to the local PC;
as WAN, it enables you connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.
¾ LAN: This LAN port works as LAN in Wireless Router/ AP/Repeater/Client/WISP Client
Router mode. It connects the Router to the local PC.
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Chapter 2. Connecting the Router
2.1System Requirements
¾ Each PC in the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter
¾ TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC
¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari
¾ If the device is configured to Wireless Router/Access Point mode, 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
connected directly to the Ethernet.)
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements
¾ Place the Router in a well-ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent
¾ Place the Router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to
a power source
¾ Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)
¾ Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the Router
¾ Operating Temperature: 0 ~40 (32 ~104 )ćć
¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
2.3 Connecting the Router
Before installing the Router, please make sure your broadband service provided by your ISP is
available. If there is any problem, please contact with your ISP. To connect the Router, please
follow the steps below:
1. Power off your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router.
2. Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place is usually at the center of your
wireless network. The place must accord with the Installation Environment Requirements
.
3. Plug the power plug in the electrical wall socket. The Router will start to work automatically.
After finishing the steps above, please choose the operation mode you need and carry out the
corresponding steps. There are five operation modes supported by this router: Wireless Router,
Access Point, Repeater, Client and WISP Client Router.
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2.3.1 Wireless Router Mode
As a wireless router, TL-WR710N enables multi-user to share Internet via DSL/Cable Modem.
The default mode of TL-WR710N is Wireless Router. On this mode, the wired port LAN/WAN
works as WAN, it can be connected to DSL Modem or directly connected to a wired network with
an Ethernet cable. Computers could connect to the device by both wired way through the wired
port LAN and wireless way.
Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR710N in Router Mode
1. Connect the LAN/WAN port of TL-WR710N to the LAN Port on the DSL/Cable Modem.
2. Connect the WAN port on the DSL/Cable Modem to the wired Internet.
3. Plug the power plug of TL-WR710N in electrical wall socket.
4. Power on the DSL/Cable Modem, PC(s) and notebook(s).
2.3.2 Access Point Mode
As the supplement of wired LAN, TL-WR710N enables the wired LAN to connect to the Internet
wirelessly.
Plug the power plug of TL-WR710N in electrical wall socket and connect the Ethernet cable
correctly, you can surf the Internet by connecting your PC(s) to the Router wirelessly.
On this mode, the wired port LAN/WAN works as LAN. Computer could connect to the device by
either wired or wireless way. The Pre-encryption function is opened by default and the default
password is the last unique eight numbers of each Router’s MAC address.
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Figure 2-2 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR710N in AP Mode
1. Connect the LAN or LAN/WAN port of TL-WR710N to the wired network port with an Ethernet
cable.
2. Plug the power plug of TL-WR710N in electrical wall socket.
3. Power on the PC(s) and notebook(s).
2.3.3 Repeater Mode
TL-WR710N is used to extend the range of wireless signal of the existing AP or wireless router.
On this mode, the wired port LAN/WAN works as LAN. Computer could connect to the device by
either wired or wireless way. The SSID of TL-WR710N should be the same as that of the device
you repeat.
Figure 2-3 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR710N in Repeater Mode
1. Plug the power plug of TL-WR710N in electrical wall socket.
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2. Power on the notebook(s).
Note:
It is recommended that you connect a PC/notebook to the LAN port of the Router with an Ethernet
cable, and then login the Router from the PC/notebook to set the Router in Repeater mode.
2.3.4 Client Mode
TL-WR710N is used as a wireless network card to connect the wireless network signal or wireless
router.
On this mode, the wired port LAN/WAN works as LAN. Computer could connect to the device by
either wired or wireless way.
Figure 2-4 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR710N in Client Mode
1. Connect the PC to the LAN or LAN/WAN port of TL-WR710N router with an Ethernet cable.
2. Plug the power plug of TL-WR710N in electrical wall socket.
3. Power on the PC(s).
2.3.5 WISP Client Router Mode
In WISP mode, TL-WR710N enables multiple users to share Internet connection from WISP.
On this mode, the LAN port devices share the same IP from WISP through Wireless port. While
connecting to WISP, the Wireless port works as a WAN port at WISP Client Router mode. The
Ethernet port acts as a LAN port.
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Figure 2-5 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR710N in WISP Client Router Mode
1. Plug the power plug of TL-WR710N in electrical wall socket.
2. Power on the notebook(s).
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Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide
This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your TL-WR710N 150Mbps
Wireless N Mini Pocket Router - Advanced Edition using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes.
3.1 TCP/IP Configuration
The default IP address of the TL-WR710N 150Mbps Wireless N Mini Pocket Router - Advanced
Edition is 192.168.0.254. And the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be
changed as you desire. In this guide, we use all the default values for description.
Connect the local PC to the LAN port of the Router. And then you can configure the IP address for
your PC as the following steps:
1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC. If
you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC”.
2) Then the built-in DHCP server will assign IP address for the PC.
Then connect to the Router through wireless connection following the steps below:
1) Click the icon
default SSID of the Router. Click Connect.
at the bottom of your desktop. Click refresh button, and then select the
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2) Enter the Security key. Click OK.
3) If you can see Connected after the default SSID, you’ve successfully connected to the
wireless network.
Note:
1. The default SSID and Password of your Router are on the label. Both are case-sensitive.
2. The pre-encryption function is enabled by default and the default Network key/Security key
Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection
between your PC and the Router. The following example is in Windows XP.
Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.0.254, and then press Enter.
¾ If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC
is the Password on the label.
and the Router has been established well.
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Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command
¾ If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC
and the Router has failed.
Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command
Please check the connection following these steps:
1. Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct?
Note:
The LED of LAN/WAN ports which you link to on the Router should be lit.
2. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?
If the Router's IP address is 192.168.0.254, your PC's IP address must be within the range of
192.168.0.1 ~ 192.168.0.253.
Note:
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3.2 Quick Installation Guide
With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR710N 150Mbps Wireless
N Mini Pocket Router - Advanced Edition. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows,
Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or
Apple Safari.
1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address
http://tplinklogin.net in the address field of the browser.
After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the Figure 3-3. Enter admin for
User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the OK button or press the
Enter key.
Figure 3-3 Login Windows
Note:
If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that your Web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go
the
to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel
the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.
2. After a successful login, you can click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your
Router.
Figure 3-4 Quick Setup
3. Click Next, and then Working Mode page will appear, shown in Figure 3-5.
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Figure 3-5 Quick Setup - Working Mode
Note:
The Router supports five working modes for multi-user to access the Internet: Wireless Router,
Access Point, Repeater, Client and WISP Client Router. In Wireless Router mode, the device
enables multiple users to share the Internet connection via ADSL/Cable Modem. In Access Point
mode, this device can be connected to a wired network and transform the wired access into
wireless that multiple devices can share together. In Repeater mode, the device will relay data to
an associated root AP. In Client mode, the device will act as a wireless station to enable wired
host(s) to access AP. In WISP Client Router mode, the device enables multiple users to share
Internet connection from WISP. You can configure your device quickly by the following steps in
different modes.
3.2.1 Wireless Router Mode
When you choose Wireless Router on Working Mode page in Figure 3-5 , take the following
steps:
1. Click Next in
Figure 3-6.
Figure 3-5, and then WAN Connection Type page will appear as shown in
Figure 3-6 Quick Setup - WAN Connection Type
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The Router supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to the
Internet. To make sure the connection type your ISP provides, please refer to the ISP. Make sure
the cable is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection.
¾ Auto Detect - If you don't know the connection type your ISP provides, use this option to
allow the Quick Setup to search your Internet connection for servers and protocols and
determine your ISP configuration.
¾ PPPoE - For this connection, you will need your account name and password from your ISP.
If you have applied ADSL to realize Dial-up service, you should choose this type. Under this
condition, you should fill in both the User Name and Password that the ISP supplied. Please
note that these fields are case-sensitive.
Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - PPPoE
¾ Dynamic IP - Your ISP uses a DHCP service to assign your Router an IP address for
connecting to the Internet. When the Router connects to a DHCP server, or the ISP supplies
you with DHCP connection, please choose this type. If you choose this type of connection, no
configuration should be set and you can go on with the wireless configuration in
Figure 3-9.
¾ Static IP - This type of connection uses a permanent, fixed (static) IP address that your ISP
assigned. In this type, you should fill in the IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and
DNS IP address manually, which are specified by your ISP. Then click Next and proceed to
Figure 3-9.
Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Static IP
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2. Then, the Wireless page will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. Set the wireless parameters. It is
recommended that you rename an SSID, choose a Security Type and enter a Password.
Then click Next.
Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Wireless
¾ Wireless Radio - Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list.
¾ Wireless Network Name - Enter a string of up to 32 characters. The same name of
SSID (Service Set Identification) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your
network. The default SSID is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last
unique six numbers of each Router’s MAC address). But it is recommended strongly
that you change your networks name (SSID) to a different value. This value is
case-sensitive. For example, TEST is NOT the same as test.
¾ Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where
the wireless function of the Router can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless
function of the Router in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your
country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for
assistance.
¾ Mode - Select the desired mode. The default setting is 11bgn mixed.
x 11bg mixed - Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients.
x 11bgn mixed - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n wireless clients.
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