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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 connections.

Incredible Speed

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 Operation Modes

The TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router supports five operation modes. The Client

Router mode allows the TL-WR743ND to connect to the WISP and create a local area network via

wireless connection. The Router mode enables the TL-WR743ND to work as a router for network

sharing with high speed. The functions of Repeater mode and Bridge with AP mode are similar, for

they both make the TL-WR743ND able to extend the existing wireless network. In Client mode,

TL-WR743ND acts as a wireless station to enable the wired host(s) to access AP.

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-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router provides

complete data privacy.

Flexible Access Control

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

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.

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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 explanation.

1.3 Main Features

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

150Mbps

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One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 INTERNET port, supporting passive POE at AP Client

Router mode

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Four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX

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Provides WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, WPA/WPA2-Personal authentication, TKIP/AES encryption

security

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

access

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Supports Client Router mode for WISP Connection

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Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host

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Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing

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

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

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

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Supports Stateful Packet Inspection

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Supports VPN Passthrough

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Supports Parental Control and Access Control

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

List)

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Supports passive power over Ethernet

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Supports Flow Statistics

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Supports firmware upgrade and Web management

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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 corresponding port.

On

There is a device linked to the corresponding port but

there is no activity.

(INTERNET),

(LAN 1-4)

Flashing

There is an active device linked to the corresponding port.

Slow Flash

A wireless device is connecting to the network by WPS

function. This process will last in the first 2 minutes.

On

A wireless device has been successfully added to the

network by WPS function.

(WPS)

Quick Flash

A wireless device failed to be added to the network by

WPS function.

Table 1-1 The LEDs Description

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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).

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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 system LED becomes quick-flash

from slow-flash. And then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to its factory

default settings.

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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.

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ON/OFF:

The switch for the power.

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1,2,3,4 (LAN):

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

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INTERNET:

This INTERNET port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or

Ethernet.

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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.

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Wireless antenna:

To receive and transmit the wireless data.