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TL-WR743ND
150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
Rev: 2.0.0
1910010644
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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2012 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO.,
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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 per
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This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 5 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 5 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful commu
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NCC Notice: 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功 率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用,並 改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電 機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 Про дук т сер т ифік ов ано згідно с пра в илами си с т еми УкрСЕПРО на від п овідність вимог а м норма т ивних док у ментів та вимог а м, що пе ре дб а ч ені чинними зак о но дав ч ими ак т ами України. - IV -
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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, Directives 2004/108/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC, Directives 2011/65/EU The above product is
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CONTENTS Package Contents..................................................................................................................................1 Chapter 1. Introduction.......................................................................................................................2 1.1 Overview of the Router .......................................................................................................2 1.2 Conventions .............................................
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4.6.3 LAN...................................................................................................................... 56 4.7 Wireless ........................................................................................................................... 57 4.7.1 Wireless Settings................................................................................................. 57 4.7.2 Wireless Security.............................................................................
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4.14 Bandwidth Control.......................................................................................................... 105 4.14.1 Control Settings ................................................................................................. 105 4.14.2 Rules List........................................................................................................... 106 4.15 IP& MAC Bing Setting..................................................................................
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TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router DC Power Adapter for TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router One Power Injector Quick Installation Guide Resource CD for TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router, including: This Guide Other Helpful Information Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are d
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TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview of the Router The TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. With Client Router Mode as the default mode, the 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router can connect to the WISP, delivering exceptional range and speed for the users. Meanwhile, TL-WR743ND creates a local area network for files sharing or Internet surfing via wireless or wired connection
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TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 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. 1.2 Conventions The Router or TL-WR743ND mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router without any explana
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TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel (View from left to right). Name Status Indication Off Power is off. (Power) On Power is on. Flashing The Router is working properly. (System) On /Off The Router has a system error. Off The Wireless function is disabled. (WLAN) Flashing The Wireless function is enabled. Off There is no device linked to the correspon
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TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Note: After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the WPS 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). 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-b
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TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router INTERNET: This INTERNET port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet. WPS: If you have client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this button to quickly establish a connection between the Router and client devices and automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network. Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data. - 6 -
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TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements Each PC in the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later If the device is configured to Client Router mode, you also need Wireless Internet Access Service (WISP) If the device is configured to Router
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TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router a) Client Router Mode Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR743ND in Client Router mode 1. Connect the notebook/PC to the LAN port of TL-WR743ND router with an Ethernet cable. 2. Plug one end of the provided power adapter into the POWER jack of the router, and the other end to a standard electrical wall socket. 3. Press the ON/OFF button of the router. b) Router Mode Figure 2-2 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR743ND in Router mode
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TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router c) Repeater Mode (Range Extender) Figure 2-3 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR743ND in Repeater mode 1. Plug one end of the provided power adapter into the POWER jack of the router, and the other end to a standard electrical wall socket. 2. Press the ON/OFF button of the router. 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 s
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TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router e) Client Mode Figure 2-5 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR743ND in Client mode 1. Connect the PC to the LAN port of TL-WR743ND router with an Ethernet cable. 2. Plug one end of the provided power adapter into the POWER jack of the router, and the other end to a standard electrical wall socket. 3. Press the ON/OFF button of the router. - 10 -
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TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router 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 domain name of the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router is http://tplinklogin.net, the default IP address is 192.168.0.1, and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be changed as you desir