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150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
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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
Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to
150Mbps
One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 INTERNET port, supporting passive POE at AP Client
Router mode
Four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX
Provides WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, WPA/WPA2-Personal authentication, TKIP/AES encryption
security
Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet
access
Supports Client Router mode for WISP Connection
Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host
Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing
Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet
Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE
Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing
Supports Stateful Packet Inspection
Supports VPN Passthrough
Supports Parental Control and Access Control
Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control
List)
Supports passive power over Ethernet
Supports Flow Statistics
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).
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.
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.
ON/OFF:
The switch for the power.
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.
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.

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