TP-LINK TL-WR743ND V1 User's Guide

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Rev: 1.0.0 1910010341

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 3 - Since the Router is compatible with virtually all the major operating systems, it is very easy to m

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 93 - • Change the LAN IP Address (system will reboot automatically). • Change the DHCP Settings. • C

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 94 - Figure 4-83 System Log ¾ Auto Mail Feature - Indicates whether auto mail feature is enabled or n

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 95 - Figure 4-84 Mail Account Settings z From - Your mail box address. The Router would connect it t

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 96 - ¾ Log Level - By selecting the log level, only logs of this level will be shown. ¾ Refresh - R

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 97 - Click Delete All to delete all entries in the table. Statistics Table: IP Addess/MAC Address The I

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 98 - Appendix A: FAQ 1. How do I configure the Router to access the Internet by ADSL users? 1) First,

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 99 - 1) Log in to the Router, click the “Network” menu on the left of your browser, and click "WA

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 100 - Figure A-4 Virtual Servers Figure A-5 Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry ) Note: Your o

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 101 - Figure A-7 Basic Security 4. I want to build a WEB Server on the LAN, what should I do? 1) Be

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 102 - (the Router’s LAN IP address: Web Management Port) in the address field of the Web browser. 3) L

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 4 - 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router’s LEDs and the Q

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 103 - Appendix B: Configuring the PC In this section, we’ll introduce how to install and configure the

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 104 - Figure 0-2 5) The following TCP/IP Properties window will display and the IP Address tab is open

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 105 - Figure 0-3 ) Note: For Windows 98 OS or before, the PC and Router may need to be restarted. ¾

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 106 - Now: Click OK to keep your settings.

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 107 - Appendix C: Specifications General Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.11b, 802.11g Protocols TCP/

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 108 - Appendix D: Glossary ¾ 802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless networking at 11 Mbps

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 109 - ¾ WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit or 152-

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 5 - 1.4.2 The Rear Panel Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are located on the rear

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 6 - Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Each PC in the LAN needs a working Et

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 7 - 7. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR743ND at AP

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 8 - Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will show you how to configure the basic function

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 9 - Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command ¾ If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 10 - 2. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct? ) Note: If the Router's IP address is 19

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 11 - 2. After successfully log in, you can click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your Router

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 12 - The Router in AP Client Router supports three popular ways to connect to the Internet. Please sele

- I - COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 13 - ¾ Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the boxes if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - If

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 14 - Figure 3-11 AP List Figure 3-12

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 15 - ) Note: If you know the SSID of the desired AP, you can also input it into the field "SSID&qu

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 16 - 1) If the connection type detected is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-15.

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 17 - Figure 3-17 Quick Setup – Wireless ¾ Wireless Radio - Enable or disable the wireless radio ch

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 18 - ) Note: Limited by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 19 - Chapter 4. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key functions and t

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 20 - Figure 4-2 Router Status

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 21 - ) Note: If you select AP Router mode in Figure 3-6, the wireless status in Figure 4-2 will change,

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 22 - ¾ Gen New PIN - Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the Router's

- II - FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 23 - The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Method Two: Step 1: Press the QSS button on t

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 24 - The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen a

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 25 - Figure 4-4 Add A New Device Step 2: Choose “Press the button of the new device in two minutes”

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 26 - The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter II. By PIN If the new device supports Wi-Fi Pr

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 27 - The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter ) Note: In this example, the default PIN code of

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 28 - ) Note: The default PIN code of the Router can be found in its label or the QSS configuration scre

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 29 - port acts the same as a LAN port while at AP Router mode. 4.6 Network Figure 4-6 the Network me

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 30 - screen below. 1. If your ISP provides the DHCP service, please choose Dynamic IP type, and the Ro

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 31 - your DNS servers are set up improperly. You should contact your ISP to get DNS server addresses.

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 32 - Click the Save button to save your settings. 3. If your ISP provides a PPPoE connection, select P

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TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 33 - access the Internet again. If you want your Internet connection keeps active all the time, please

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 34 - Figure 4-11 PPPoE Advanced Settings ¾ MTU Size - The default MTU size is “1480” bytes, which is

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 35 - Figure 4-12 WAN – L2TP ¾ User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 36 - ¾ Connect Manually - You can configure the Router to make it connect or disconnect manually. Afte

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 37 - ¾ User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are ca

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 38 - Figure 4-14 ¾ User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 39 - ¾ Connect Automatically - The connection can be re-established automatically when it was down. ¾

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 40 - Some ISPs require that you register the MAC Address of your adapter. Changes are rarely needed her

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 41 - Figure 4-17 Wireless Settings ¾ SSID - The SSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 42 - ¾ Enable SSID Broadcast - If you select the Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the wireless router w

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TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 43 - Figure 4-19 ) Note: If you know the SSID of the desired AP, you can also input it into the field

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 44 - Figure 4-20 Wireless Settings ¾ SSID - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same name of S

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 45 - ¾ Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default channel is

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 46 - ¾ SSID(to be bridged) - The SSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a client. You ca

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 47 - Figure 4-21 Wireless Security ¾ Disable Security - If you do not want to use wireless security,

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 48 - • Type - you can choose the type for the WEP security on the pull-down list. The default setting

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 49 - • Radius Server IP - Enter the IP address of the Radius server. • Radius Port - Enter the port n

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 50 - Figure 4-25 Wireless MAC Filtering To filter wireless users by MAC Address, click Enable. The

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 51 - 3. Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status pull-down list. 4. Click the Save butto

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 52 - 4.7.4 Wireless Advanced Choose menu “Wireless → Wireless Advanced”, you can configure the advanc

- II - 4.7.4 Wireless Advanced ... 52 4.7.5 Wireless Sta

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 53 - specify the value between 1-255 Beacon Intervals. The default value is 1, which indicates the DTIM

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 54 - ) Note: This page will be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds. 4.8 DHCP Figure 4-29 The

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 55 - ¾ End IP Address - Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to end with when assigning IP addres

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 56 - You cannot change any of the values on this page. To update this page and to show the current atta

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 57 - To modify or delete an existing entry: 1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 58 - ¾ Service Port - The numbers of External Ports. You can type a service port or a range of service

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 59 - 3. Click the Save button. Click the Enable/Disabled All button to make all entries enabled/disable

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 60 - ¾ Incoming Ports Range - The port or port range used by the remote system when it responds to the

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 61 - 3. Click the Save button. Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled Click the Disabl

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 62 - Figure 4-40 UPnP ¾ Current UPnP Status - UPnP can be enabled or disabled by clicking the Enabl

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TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 63 - 4.10.1 Basic Security Choose menu “Security → Basic Security”, you can configure the basic securi

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 64 - pass through the Router, keep the default, Enabled. z IPSec Passthrough - Internet Protocol Secu

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 65 - ¾ Packets Statistics Interval (5~60) - The default value is 10. Select a value between 5 and 60 s

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 66 - from accessing the Router. Figure 4-44 Local Management By default, the radio button “All the PCs

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 67 - Figure 4-45 Remote Management ¾ Web Management Port - Web browser access normally uses the stand

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 68 - Figure 4-46 Parental Control Settings ¾ Parental Control - Check Enable if you want this funct

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 69 - 7. Click the Save button. Click the Enable All button to enable all the rules in the list. Click t

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 70 - 3. Click “Parental Control” menu on the left to go back to the Add or Modify Parental Control Entr

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 71 - Figure 4-50 Access Control Rule Management ¾ Enable Internet Access Control - Select the check

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 72 - 5. Select a schedule from the Schedule drop-down list or choose “Click Here To Add New Schedule”

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 1 - Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireles

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 73 - 3. Click “Access Control → Schedule” in the left to enter the Schedule Settings page. Add a new en

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 74 - To add a new entry, please follow the steps below. 1. Click the Add New… button. 2. In the Mode fi

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 75 - 3. In Host Description field, create a unique description for the host (e.g. Host_1). 4. In MAC

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 76 - 1) In Target Description field, create a unique description for the target (e.g. Target_1). 2) In

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 77 - 1. Click Add New… button in Figure 4-55 to enter the Add or Modify an Access Target Entry page.

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 78 - 5. Click Save to complete the settings. Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries in

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 79 - reach a specific host or network. Figure 4-60 Static Routing To add static routing entries, foll

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 80 - Click the Enable All button to enable all the entries. Click the Disable All button to disable all

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 81 - Figure 4-64 Bandwidth Control Rules List ¾ Description - This is the information about the rules

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 82 - 4.15 IP& MAC Bing Setting Figure 4-66 the IP & MAC Binding menu There are two submenus u

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 2 - Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you for choosing the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router. 1

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 83 - Figure 4-68 IP & MAC Binding Settings To add IP & MAC Binding entries, follow the steps

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 84 - 4.15.2 ARP List To manage the computer, you could observe the computers in the LAN by checking the

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 85 - of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (named by yourself) and a dyna

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 86 - Click Logout to log out of the DDNS service. 4.16.2 Dyndns.org DDNS If the dynamic DNS Service P

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 87 - Figure 4-73 No-ip.com DDNS Settings To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Type the Us

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 88 - Diagnostic, Firmware Upgrade, Factory Defaults, Backup & Restore, Reboot, Password, System L

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 89 - ) Note: 1. This setting will be used for some time-based functions such as firewall. You must spe

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 90 - is not, you might have a name resolution problem. In this case, ensure that the domain name you ar

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 91 - ¾ Firmware Version - This displays the current firmware version. ¾ Hardware Version - This displ

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 92 - ) Note: Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored. 4.17.5 B