TP Link WR743ND User Guide

TL-WR743ND

150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router

Rev: 1.0.0

1910010341

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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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

• 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.

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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 RF 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 in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

CE Mark Warning

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

National restrictions

This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:

Country Restriction Reason/remark

Bulgaria None

Outdoor use limited to 10

France

Italy None

Luxembourg None

mW e.i.r.p. within the band

2454-2483.5 MHz

General authorization required for outdoor use and

public service

Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz

band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current

relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012

If used outside of own premises, general authorization is

required

General authorization required for network and service

supply(not for spectrum)

Norway Implemented

Russian Federation None Only for indoor applications

Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.

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This subsection does not apply for the geographical area

within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

For the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Model No.: TL-WR743ND Trademark: TP-LINK

We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:

Directives 1999/5/EC

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 V1.8.1:2008& ETSI EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1:2009

EN60950-1:2006

Recommendation 1999/519/EC

EN62311:2008

Directives 2004/108/EC The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents

EN 55022:2006 +A1:2007

EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003

EN 61000-3-2:2006

EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005

Directives 2006/95/EC The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents

EN60950-1:2006

Directive（ErP） 2009/125/EC

Audio/Video, information and communication technology equipment- Environmentally conscious design

EN62075:2008

Person is responsible for marking this declaration:

Yang Hongliang

Product Manager of International Business

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan,

Shenzhen, P. R. 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

1.4.1 The Front Panel......................................................................................................3

1.4.2 The Rear Panel ......................................................................................................4

Chapter 2. Connecting the Router.....................................................................................................6

2.1 System Requirements.........................................................................................................6

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ..............................................................................6

2.3 Connecting the Router ........................................................................................................6

Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide...................................................................................................8

3.1 TCP/IP Configuration ..........................................................................................................8

3.2 Quick Installation Guide ................................................................................................... 10

Chapter 4. Configuring the Router ................................................................................................. 19

4.1 Login ................................................................................................................................19

4.2 Status ............................................................................................................................... 19

4.3 Quick Setup...................................................................................................................... 21

4.4 QSS.................................................................................................................................. 21

4.5 Operation Mode ............................................................................................................... 28

4.6 Network ............................................................................................................................ 29

4.6.1 LAN...................................................................................................................... 29

4.6.2 WAN..................................................................................................................... 30

4.6.3 MAC Clone .......................................................................................................... 39

4.7 Wireless ........................................................................................................................... 40

4.7.1 Wireless Settings................................................................................................. 40

4.7.2 Wireless Security................................................................................................. 46

4.7.3 Wireless MAC Filtering........................................................................................ 49

4.7.4 Wireless Advanced.............................................................................................. 52

4.7.5 Wireless Statistics................................................................................................ 53

4.8 DHCP ............................................................................................................................... 54

4.8.1 DHCP Settings..................................................................................................... 54

4.8.2 DHCP Clients List................................................................................................ 55

4.8.3 Address Reservation ........................................................................................... 56

4.9 Forwarding ....................................................................................................................... 57

4.9.1 Virtual Servers ..................................................................................................... 57

4.9.2 Port Triggering..................................................................................................... 59

4.9.3 DMZ..................................................................................................................... 61

4.9.4 UPnP ................................................................................................................... 61

4.10 Security ............................................................................................................................ 62

4.10.1 Basic Security...................................................................................................... 63

4.10.2 Advanced Security............................................................................................... 64

4.10.3 Local Management.............................................................................................. 65

4.10.4 Remote Management.......................................................................................... 66

4.11 Parental Control ............................................................................................................... 67

4.12 Access Control................................................................................................................. 70

4.12.1 Rule ..................................................................................................................... 70

4.12.2 Host ..................................................................................................................... 73

4.12.3 Target................................................................................................................... 75

4.12.4 Schedule.............................................................................................................. 77

4.13 Static Routing................................................................................................................... 78

4.14 Bandwidth Control............................................................................................................ 80

4.14.1 Control Settings ................................................................................................... 80

4.14.2 Rules List............................................................................................................. 80

4.15 IP& MAC Bing Setting...................................................................................................... 82

4.15.1 Binding Settings................................................................................................... 82

4.15.2 ARP List............................................................................................................... 84

4.16 Dynamic DNS................................................................................................................... 84

4.16.1 Comexe.cn DDNS ............................................................................................... 85

4.16.2 Dyndns.org DDNS............................................................................................... 86

4.16.3 No-ip.com DDNS................................................................................................. 86

4.17 System Tools.................................................................................................................... 87

4.17.1 Time Settings....................................................................................................... 88

4.17.2 Diagnostic............................................................................................................ 89

4.17.3 Firmware Upgrade............................................................................................... 90

4.17.4 Factory Defaults................................................................................................... 91

4.17.5 Backup & Restore................................................................................................ 92

4.17.6 Reboot ................................................................................................................. 92

4.17.7 Password............................................................................................................. 93

4.17.8 System log........................................................................................................... 93

4.17.9 Statistics............................................................................................................... 96

Appendix A: FAQ ................................................................................................................................98

Appendix B: Configuring the PC .................................................................................................... 103

Appendix C: Specifications............................................................................................................. 107

Appendix D: Glossary...................................................................................................................... 108

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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

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Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor.

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router

Chapter 1. Introduction

Thank you 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. Powered by 2x2 MIMO technology, the 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance.

The TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router provides up to 150Mbps wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. The speed makes it ideal for handling multiple data streams at the same time, which ensures your network stable and smooth. It is compatible with all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products.

Multiple 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-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router provides complete data privacy.

The TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can establish restricted access policies for children or staff. It also

Incredible Speed

Flexible Access Control

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.

Simple Installation

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 this user guide. Before installing the Router, please look through this guide to know all the Router’s functions.

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1.2 Conventions

The Router or TL-WR743ND mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router without any explanation.

1.3 Main Features

¾ Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to

150Mbps

¾ One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN

ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX

¾ Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security

¾ Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet

access

¾ Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host

¾ Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing

¾ Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet

¾ Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE

¾ Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing

¾ Supports Stateful Packet Inspection

¾ Supports VPN Passthrough

¾ Supports Parental Control and Access Control

¾ Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control

List)

¾ Supports Flow Statistics

¾ Supports firmware upgrade and Web management

1.4 Panel Layout

1.4.1 The Front Panel

Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch

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The Router’s LEDs and the QSS button are located on the front panel (View from left to right).

Name Status Indication

PWR

SYS

WLAN

WAN,

LAN 1-4

QSS

Off Power is off. On Power is on. On The Router is initializing.

Flashing The Router is working properly.

Off The Router has a system error. Off The Wireless function is disabled.

Flashing The Wireless function is enabled.

Off There is no device linked to the corresponding port.

Flashing There is an active device linked to the corresponding port.

Slow Flash

Quick Flash

There is a device linked to the corresponding port but there is no activity.

A wireless device is connecting to the network by QSS function. This process will last for about 2 minutes.

A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by QSS function. The LED will keep on for about 5 minutes.

A wireless device failed to be added to the network by QSS function.

Table 1-1 The LEDs Description

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After a device is successfully added to the network by QSS function, the QSS LED will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off.

1.4.2 The Rear Panel

Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch

The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right).

¾ POWER: The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please 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 DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.

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¾ 1,2,3,4 (LAN): These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to the local PC(s).

¾ RESET：

There are two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults:

1) Use the Factory 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 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 Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data.

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Chapter 2. Connecting the Router

2.1 System Requirements

¾ 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.)

¾ PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors

¾ TCP/IP protocol on each PC

¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements

¾ Place the Router in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent

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 )℃℃℉ ℉

¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing

2.3 Connecting the Router

Before installing the Router, make sure your PC is connected to the Internet through the broadband service successfully. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. After that, please install the Router according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep your hands dry.

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. Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.

4. Connect the PC(s) and each Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports on the Router, shown in Figure 2-1. (If you have the wireless NIC and want to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.)

5. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the WAN port on the Router, shown in Figure 2-1.

6. Connect the power adapter to the power socket on the Router, and the other end into an

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electrical outlet. The Router will start to work automatically.

7. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem.

Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router

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Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide

This chapter will show you how 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 TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router is 192.168.1.1. 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 ports of the Router. And then you can configure the IP address for your PC in the following two ways.

¾ Configure the IP address manually

1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC. If you need instructions as to how to do this,

please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC"

2) Configure the network parameters. The IP address is 192.168.1.x ("x" is any number

from 2 to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1 (The Router's default IP address)

¾ Obtain an IP address automatically

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.

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 2000 OS.

Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter.

¾ If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC

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 is 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?

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The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC's adapter should be lit.

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2. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?

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If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of

192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254.

3.2 Quick Installation Guide

With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router. 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://192.168.1.1 in the address field of the browser.

Figure 3-3 Log in the Router

After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the Figure 3-4. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key.

Figure 3-4 Login Windows

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If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that your Web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.

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2. After successfully log in, you can click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your Router.

Figure 3-5 Quick Setup

3. Click Next, and then Choose Operation mode page will appear, shown in Figure 3-6.

Figure 3-6 Choose Operation Mode

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The Router supports two operation modes for multi-user to access the Internet: AP client router and AP router. In AP Client router mode, it can access the Internet wirelessly by your WISP’s support. In AP router mode, it can access the Internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. You can configure your device quickly by the following steps in different modes.

A. When you choose AP Client Router on Choose Operation mode page in Figure 3-6 , take

the following steps:

1. Click Next, and then Choose WAN Connection Type page will appear, shown in Figure 3-7

Figure 3-7 WAN Connection Type

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The Router in AP Client Router supports three popular ways to connect to the Internet. Please select one compatible with your ISP.

2. Click Next to enter the necessary network parameters.

a) If you choose "PPPoE", you will see this page shown in Figure 3-8.

Figure 3-8 PPPoE

¾ User Name and Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.

These fields are case-sensitive.

b) If you choose "Dynamic IP", the router will automatically receive the IP parameters from your

ISP without needing to enter any parameters.

c) If you Choose "Static IP", the Static IP settings page will appear, shown in

Figure 3-9 Static IP

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The IP parameters should have been provided by your ISP.

¾ IP Address - This is the WAN IP address as seen by external users on the Internet (including

your ISP). Enter the IP address into the field.

¾ Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it is usually

255.255.255.0.

¾ Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address into the box if required.

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¾ Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the boxes if required.

¾ Secondary DNS - If your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into this field.

3. After you complete the above, click Next, the Wireless settings page will appear below.

Figure 3-10 Wireless

¾ SSID - The SSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a client. You can also use the

search function to select the SSID to join.

¾ BSSID - The BSSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a client.You can also use

the search function to select the BSSID to join.

¾ Search - Click this button, you can search the AP which runs in the current channel.

¾ Key type - This option should be chosen according to the AP's security configuration. It is

recommended that the security type is the same as your AP's security type.

¾ WEP Index - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP(ASCII) or WEP(HEX). It

indicates the index of the WEP key.

¾ Auth type - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP(ASCII) or WEP(HEX).It

indicates the authorization type of the Root AP.

¾ Password - If the AP your Router is going to connect needs password, you need to fill the

password in this blank.

Click Search button on the Wireless page shown as Figure 3-10, and then AP List page will appear, shown as Figure 3-11. Find the SSID of the Access Point you want to access, and click Connect in the corresponding row. For example, the first item is selected. The target network’s SSID will be automatically filled into the corresponding box which is shown as the Figure 3-12.

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Figure 3-11 AP List

Figure 3-12

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) Note:

If you know the SSID of the desired AP, you can also input it into the field "SSID" manually.

4. Click the Next button in Figure 3-12. You will then see the Finish page.

Because there are something changed on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-13. Click the Reboot button to make your wireless configuration to take effect and finish the Quick Setup.

Figure 3-13 Finish

B. When you choose AP Router on Choose Operation mode page in Figure 3-6 , take the

following steps:

1. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will appear, shown in Figure 3-14.

Figure 3-14 WAN Connection Type

The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to the Internet. It’s recommended that you make use of the Auto-Detect function. If you are sure of what kind of connection type your ISP provides, you can select the very type and click Next to go on configuring.

2. If you select Auto-Detect, the Router will automatically detect the connection type your ISP provides. Make sure the cable is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection. The appropriate configuration page will be displayed when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the Router.

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1) If the connection type detected is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure

3-15.

Figure 3-15 Quick Setup - PPPoE

2) If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in

Figure 3-17. 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

3-16.

Figure 3-16 Quick Setup - Static IP

3. Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-17.

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Figure 3-17 Quick Setup – Wireless

¾ Wireless Radio - Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list.

¾ SSID - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same name of SSID (Service Set

Identification) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. Considering your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of each Router’s MAC address). 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.

When you select your local region from the pull-down list, click the Save button, then the Note Dialog appears. Click OK.

Note Dialog

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Note:

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Limited by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection option.

¾ Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default

channel is set to Auto. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.

¾ Mode - This field determines the wireless mode which the Router works on.

¾ Channel Width - Select any channel width from the pull-down list. The default setting is

automatic, which can adjust the channel width for your clients automatically.

¾ Max Tx Rate - You can limit the maximum transmission rate of the Router through this

field.

¾ Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If

disabled, the wireless stations will be able to connect the Router without encryption. It is recommended strongly that you choose one of following options to enable security.

¾ WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - Select WPA based on pre-shared passphrase.

z PSK Password - You can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters.

For ASCII, the key can be made up of any numbers 0 to 9 and any letters A to Z, the length should be between 8 and 63 characters.

For Hexadecimal, the key can be made up of any numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F, the length should be between 8 and 64 characters.

Please also note the key is case sensitive, this means that upper and lower case keys will affect the outcome. It would also be a good idea to write down the key and all related wireless security settings.

¾ No Change - If you chose this option, wireless security configuration will not change!

These settings are only for basic wireless parameters. For advanced settings, please refer to

Section 4.7: “Wireless”.

4. Click the Next button. You will then see the Finish page.

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Chapter 4. Configuring the Router

This chapter will show each Web page's key functions and the configuration way.

4.1 Login

After your successful login, you will see the sixteen main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. On the right, there are the corresponding explanations and instructions.

Figure 4-1 the main menu

The detailed explanations for each Web page’s key function are listed below.

4.2 Status

The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. All information is read-only.

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Figure 4-2 Router Status

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If you select AP Router mode in Figure 3-6, the wireless status in Figure 4-2 will change, similar to the figure below:

4.3 Quick Setup

Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide."

4.4 QSS

This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by QSS (Quick Secure Setup) function.

a). Choose menu “QSS”, you will see the next screen (shown in Figure 4-3 ).

Figure 4-3 QSS

¾ QSS Status - Enable or disable the QSS function here.

¾ Current PIN - The current value of the Router's PIN is displayed here. The default PIN of the

Router can be found in the label or User Guide.

¾ Restore PIN - Restore the PIN of the Router to its default.

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¾ Gen New PIN - Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the Router's

PIN. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN.

¾ Add device - You can add a new device to the existing network manually by clicking this

button.

b). To add a new device:

If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and Router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.

Note:

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To build a successful connection by QSS, you should also do the corresponding configuration of the new device for QSS function meanwhile.

For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of our company for example.

I. By PBC

If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method, you can add it to the network by PBC with the following two methods.

Method One:

Step 1: Press the QSS button on the front panel of the Router.

Step 2: Press and hold the QSS button of the adapter directly for 2 or 3 seconds.

Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. Click Finish to complete the QSS

configuration.

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The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter

Method Two:

Step 1: Press the QSS button on the front panel of the Router.

Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose “Push the button on my

access point” in the configuration utility of the QSS as below, and click Next.

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