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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 mode, you also need Broadband Internet Access Service

(DSL/Cable/Ethernet)



One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is

connected directly to the Ethernet or the Router works on the Client Router mode.)

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements



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



Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)



Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the Router



Operating Temperature: 0

~40

(32

~104

)

℃

℃

±

±



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

2.3 Connecting the Router

To connect the Router, please follow the steps below:

1)

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

.

2)

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

After finishing the steps above, please choose the operation mode you need and carry out the

corresponding steps. There are five operation mode supported by this router:

Client Router,

Router, Repeater, Bridge with AP

and

Client

.

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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

1.

Connect the PC(s)/Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports on the Router.

2.

Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the INTERNET port on the Router.

3.

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.

4.

Press the ON/OFF button of the router.

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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 set the Router in Repeater mode.

d)

Bridge with AP Mode

Figure 2-4 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR743ND in Bridge with AP 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 set the Router in Bridge with AP mode.

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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.

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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 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 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.



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 192.168.0.x ("x" is any number

from 2 to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.0.1 (The

Router's default IP address)



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 192.168.0.1

, and then press

Enter

.



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.