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TL-WR743ND
150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
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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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150Mbps Wireless AP/Client 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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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 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
, 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.

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