TP-Link TL-WR743ND manual

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Rev: 2.0.0 1910010644[...]

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This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below , and having a maximum gain of 5 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 5 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. T he required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. T o reduce potential radio interference to other use rs, the antenna type a[...]

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CONTENTS Package Content s ............................................................................................................................... ...1 Chapter 1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................2 1.1 Overview of the Router ..................[...]

4.6.3 LAN ...................................................................................................................... 56 4.7 Wireless ........................................................................................................................... 57 4.7.1 Wireless Settings ......................................................[...]

- III - 4.14 Bandwidth Control .......................................................................................................... 105 4.14.1 Control Settings ................................................................................................. 105 4.14.2 Rules List ................................................................[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 1 - Package Contents The following items should be found in your package:  TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router  DC Power A dapter for TL-WR743ND 150Mbp s Wireless AP/Client Router  One Power Injector  Quick Install ation Guide  Resource CD for TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Clie[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 2 - Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview of the Router Th e TL-WR743ND 15 0Mbps Wireless AP/Client R outer i nte gr at es 4-port Switch, Fir ew al l, NA T -R out er an d Wi re le ss AP . With Client Rout er Mode as the default m ode, the 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router can connect to the WISP, deliv [...]

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 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[...]

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 are located on the front panel (View from lef t to right). Name Statu s Indication Off Power is off. （ Power ） On Power is on. Flashing The Router is working properly . (System) On /Off The Router has a sy[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 5 -  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 lo cated on the rear panel (View from left to right).  RESET ： There are two [...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 6 -  INTERNET : This INTERNET port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.  WPS: If you have client devices, such as wire less adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this button to qui ckly establish a connection between the Router and client devices [...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 7 - Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirement s  Each PC in the LAN needs a working Ether net Adapter and an Ether net cable with RJ45 connectors  TCP/IP protocol must be inst alled on each PC  Web browser , such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later , Netscape Navigator 6.[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 8 - a) Client Router Mode Figure 2-1 Hardware Inst allation of the TL-WR743ND in Client Rout er mode 1. Connect the notebook/PC to the LAN port of TL-WR743ND r outer with an Ethernet cable. 2. Plug one end of the provi ded power adapter in to the POWER jack of the router , and the other end to a standa[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 9 - c) Repeater Mode (Range Extender) Figure 2-3 Hardware Inst allation of the TL-WR743ND in Rep eater mode 1. Plug one end of the provi ded power adapter in to the POWER jack of the router , and the other end to a standard electrical wall socke t. 2. Press the ON/OFF button of the router .  Note: I[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 10 - e) Client Mode Figure 2-5 Hardware Inst allation of the TL-WR743ND in Client mod e 1. Connect the PC to the LAN port of TL -WR743ND r outer with an Ethernet cable. 2. Plug one end of the provi ded power adapter in to the POWER jack of the router , and the other end to a standard electrical wall so[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 1 1 - 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 Wiz ard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default domain name of the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router i[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 12 - Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command  If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-2 , it means the connec tion between your P C and the Router is failed. Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command Please check the connection following these step s: 1. Is the connection bet ween your [...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 13 - 2. Is the TCP/IP configur ation for your PC correct?  Note: If the Router's IP address is 192. 168.0.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of 192.168.0.2 ~ 192.168.0.254. 3.2 Quick Inst allation Guide With a Web-based utility , it is easy to conf igure and manage the TL-W R[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 14 - 2. After a su ccessfully login, you can click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your Router . Figure 3-5 Quick Setup 3. Click Next , and then Operation Mode page will appear , as shown in Figure 3-6 . Figure 3-6 Operation Mode  Note: The Router supports five operation modes for multi-us[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 15 - Figure 3-7 W AN Connection T ype The router in Client Router mode supports three popular ways to connect to the Internet. Please select the one compatible with your ISP . 2. Click Next to enter the necessary network parameters. a) If you choose " Dyna mic IP ", the router will automatica[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 16 - Figure 3-9 S tatic IP  Note: The IP parameters should have been provided by your ISP.  IP Address - This is the W AN IP address as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP). Enter the IP address into the field.  Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask is used for the W AN IP addre[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 17 -  Wireless Name of WISP S tation （ SSID ） - The SSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a client. Y ou can also use the sear ch function to select the SSID to join.  MAC Address of WISP St ation （ BSSID ） - The BSSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a clien[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 18 - Figure 3-12  Note: If you know the SSID of the desired AP , you can also input it into the field "Wireless Name of WISP S tation" manually . 4. Click the Next button in Figure 3-12 , the Local Wireless AP Setting p age will appea r as below . Figure 3-13 Local Wireless AP Setting  [...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 19 - Figure 3-14 Finish  Note: Y ou may click the Save button to save these settings as a text file for future reference. 3.2.2 Configuration for Router Mode When you choose Router on Operation Mode page as shown in Figure 3-6 , t ake the following steps: 1. Click Next , and then WAN Connection Type[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 20 - The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways Dynamic IP , PPPoE and Static IP to connect to the Internet. It’s re commended that you make use of the Auto-Detect function. If you are sure of what kind of connection ty pe your ISP provides, you can select the very type [...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 21 - Figure 3-18 Quick Setup - S tatic IP 3. Click Next to continue, the Wireless setti ngs p age will appear as shown in Figure 3-19 . Figure 3-19 Quick Setup – Wireless  Wireless Network Name (SSID) - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must b[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 22 - Figure 3-20 Quick Setup – Finish  Note: Y ou may click the Save button to save these settings as a text file for future reference. 3.2.3 Configuration for Repeater Mode When you choose Repeater on Operation Mode page as shown in Figure 3-6 , take the following steps: 1. Click Next , and then [...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 23 -  Repeater Mode - Choosing WDS Repeater is to enable WDS, while choosing Univers al Repeater is to disable WDS. If WDS is enabled, all traffic from wired networks will be forwarded in the format of WDS frames consisting of four add ress fields. If WDS is disabled, three address frames are used. [...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 24 - Connect in the corresponding row . For example, the fi rst item is selected. The target network’s SSID will be automatically filled into the corresponding box whic h is shown as the Figure 3-23 . Figure 3-22 AP List Figure 3-23  Note: If you know the SSID of the desired AP , you can also inpu[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 25 - Figure 3-24 Quick Setup – Network  DHCP Server - Enable or Disable the server. If you disable the Server, you must have another DHCP server within your network or el se you must configure the IP address of the computer manually.  IP Address - Enter the IP address of your system in dotted-d[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 26 - Figure 3-25 Quick Setup – Finish  Note: Y ou may click the Save button to save these settings as a text file for future reference. 3.2.4 Configuration for Bridge with AP Mode When you choose Bridge wi th AP on Operation Mode page in Figure 3-6 , the following steps: 1. Click Next , and then W[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 27 - Figure 3-26 Quick Setup – Wireless Bridge Setting  Wireless Name of Remote AP - The SSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a client. You can also use the search f unction to select the SSID to join.  MAC Address of Remote AP - The BSSID of the AP your Router is going to conne[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 28 -  Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default channel is set to 6. It is not necessary to change t he wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.  Wireless Security Mode - You can select one of the followin[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 29 - Figure 3-28  Note: If you know the SSID of the desired AP , you can also input it into the field "Wireless Name of Remote AP" manually . 2. The Local Wireless AP Setti ng page will appear as shown in Figure 3-29 . Please confirm Local Wirele ss AP Setting, and then click Next . Figure[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 30 - Figure 3-30 Quick Setup – Network  DHCP Server - Enable or Disable the server. If you disable the Server, you must have another DHCP server within your network or el se you must configure the IP address of the computer manually.  IP Address - Enter the IP address of your system in dotted-d[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 31 - Figure 3-31 Quick Setup – Finish  Note: Y ou may click the Save button to save these settings as a text file for future reference. 3.2.5 Configuration for Client Mode When you choose Client on Operation Mode page in Figure 3 -6 , the following steps: 1. Click Next , and then Wireless p age wi[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 32 - Figure 3-32 Wireless  Wireless Name of WISP S tation （ SSID ） - The SSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a client. Y ou can also use the sear ch function to select the SSID to join.  MAC Address of WISP St ation （ BSSID ） - The BSSID of the AP your Router is going to [...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 33 - Click Survey button on the Wireless page as shown in Figure 3-32 , and then AP List page will appear as shown in Figure 3-33 . Find the SSID of the Access Poin t you wan t to acce ss, and click Connect in the corresponding row . For example, the fi rst item is selected. The target network’s SSID[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 34 - Figure 3-35 Quick Setup – Network  DHCP Server - Enable or Disable the server. If you disable the Server, you must have another DHCP server within your network or el se you must configure the IP address of the computer manually.  IP Address - Enter the IP address of your system in dotted-d[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 35 - Figure 3-36 Quick Setup – Finish  Note: Y ou may click the Save button to save these settings as a text file for future reference.[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 36 - Chapter 4. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web p age's ke y functions and the c onfiguration way . 4.1 Login After your successful login, you will see the sixt een main menus on the lef t of the Web-based utility . On the right, there are the corres ponding explanations and[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 37 - Figure 4-2 Router S tatus 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." 4.4 WPS This section will guide you to add a new wire less device to an existing network quickly by WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function. a). Choose menu “ WPS ”, you will see the next s[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 38 - Figure 4-3 WPS  WPS St atus - Enable or disable the WPS function here.  Current PIN - The current value of the R outer's PIN is displayed her e. The default PIN of the Router can be found in the label or User Guide.  Restore PIN - Restore the PIN of the Router to its default.  Gen[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 39 - Step 2: Press and hold the WPS/QSS button of the adapter directly for 2 or 3 seconds. Step 3: W ait for a while until the next screen appears. Click OK t o c o m p l e t e t h e W P S configuration. The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Method T wo: Step 1: Press the WPS button on t he [...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 40 - The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Step 3: W ait for a while until the next screen appears. Click Finish to complete the WPS configuration. The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Method Three: Step 1: Keep the default WPS Status as Enabled and click the Add Device button in[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 41 - Figure 4-4 Add A New Device Step 2: Choose “ Press the button of the new device in two minutes ” and click Connect . Step 3: For the confi guration of the wirele ss adapter , please choose “ Push the button on my access point or wireless router ” in the configuration utilit y of the WPS as[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 42 - The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter II. By PIN If the new device supports Wi-Fi Protected Set up and the PIN method, you can add it to the network by PIN with the following two methods. Method One: Enter the PIN into my Router Step 1: Keep the defaul t WPS Status as Enabled and click [...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 43 - The WPS Configuration S creen of Wireless Adapter  Note: In this example, the default PIN code of this adapter is 13492564 as the above figure shown. Method T wo: Enter the PIN from my Router Step 1: Get the Current PI N code of the Router in Figure 4-3 (each Router has its unique PIN code. Her[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 44 -  Note: The default PIN code of the Router can be found in its label or the WPS configuration screen as Figure 4-3 . c). Y ou will see the following screen when the new device successfully connected to the network.  Note: 1. The WPS LED on the Router will l ight gree n for five minutes if the[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 45 - WISP , the Wireless port works as a W AN port at Client Router mode. The Ethernet port acts as a LAN port.  Router - In this mode, the device enables multi- users to share Internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. The wireless port share the same IP to ISP through Ethernet W AN port. The Wireless port act[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 46 - Figure 4-7 WAN – Dynamic IP This page displays the W AN IP parameters assigned dynamic ally by your ISP , including IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway , etc. Click the Renew button to renew the IP parameters from your ISP . Click the Release button to release the IP p arameters.  MTU Si[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 47 -  Get IP w ith Unicast DHCP - A few ISPs' DHCP servers do not support the broadcast applications. If you cannot get t he IP Address normally , you can choose this option. (It is rarely required.) Click the Save button to save your settings. 2. If your ISP provides a static or fixed IP Addre[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 48 - 3. If your ISP provides a PPPoE connection, select PPPoE/Russia PPPoE option. Then you should enter the following parameters ( Figure 4-9 ): Figure 4-9 W AN – PPPoE/Russia PPPoE  User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP . These fields are case-sensitive.  [...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 49 -  Connect on Demand - In this mode, the Internet connection can be terminated automatically after a spec ified inactivity period ( Max Idle T ime ) and be re-established when you attempt to access the Internet again. If you want your Internet connection keeps active all the time , please enter ?[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 50 - Figure 4-10 PPPoE Advanced Settings  MTU Size - The default MTU size is “1480” bytes, which is usually fine. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP .  Service Name/AC Name - The ser vice name and AC (Access Concentrator) name should not be [...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 51 - Figure 4-1 1 W AN – L2TP/Russia L2TP  User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP . These fields are case-sensitive.  Dynamic IP/ St atic IP - Choose either as you are gi ven by your ISP . Click the Connect button to connect immediately . Click the Disconnect[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 52 - disconnect from your Internet connection, and you will not be able to re-establish your connection automatically as soon as you attempt to access th e Internet again. T o us e this option, check the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter "0&quo[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 53 - If you choose static IP and enter the domai n name, you should also enter the DNS assigned by your ISP . And click the Save button. Click the Connect button to connect immediately . Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately .  Connect on Demand - Y ou can configure the Router to dis[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 54 - Figure 4-13  User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP . These fields are case-sensitive.  Auth Server - Enter the authenticating serv er IP address or host name.  Auth Domain - T ype in the domain suffix server name based on your location. e.g. NSW / ACT [...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 55 - the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects.  Connect Automatically - The connection can be re-estab lished automatically when it was down.  Connect Manually - Y ou can click the Connect / Disconnect button to connect/disconnect immediately . This m[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 56 - Figure 4-14 MAC Address Clone Some ISPs require that you re gister the MAC Address of your adapter . Changes are rarely needed here.  WAN MAC Address - This field displays the current MAC address of the WAN port. If your ISP requires you to register the MAC address, please enter the correct MAC[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 57 -  MAC Address - The physical address of the LAN ports , as seen from the LAN. The value can't be changed.  IP Address - Enter the IP address of your Router in dotted-decimal notati on (factory default: 192.168.0.1).  Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size o f the netwo[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 58 - Figure 4-17 Wireless Settings  Wireless Name of WISP S tation(SSID) - The SSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a client. Y ou can also use the sear ch function to select the SSID to join.  MAC Address of WISP st ation (BSSID) - The BSSID of the AP your Router is going to conn[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 59 -  Local Wireless Name - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same N ame (SSID) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network.  Enable Wireless Router Radio - The wireless radio of the R outer can be enabled or disabled to allow wireless stations access. If enabled, t he wirele[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 60 - Figure 4-18 AP List[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 61 - Figure 4-19  Note: If you know the SSID of the desired AP , y ou can also input it into the field " Wireless Name of WISP S tation" manually . Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page.  Note: 1. The operating distance or range of your wire less connection[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 62 - Figure 4-20 Wireless Settings  Wireless Network Name (also called the SSID) - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. Considering your wireless netwo rk security, the default SSID is set t[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 63 - 11g only - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11g. 11n only- Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n. 11bg mixed - Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients. 11bgn mixed - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n wireless clients. S[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 64 -  MAC Address of Remote AP (BSSID) - The BSSID of the AP y our Router is going to connect to as a client. You can also use the s earch function to select the BSSID to join.  Survey - Click this button, you can survey t he AP which runs in the current channel.  Key type - This option should[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 65 - Figure 4-21 Wireless Settings  Repeater Mode - Choosing WDS Repeater is to enabl e WDS, while choosing Universal Repeater is to disable WDS.  Wireless Name of Root AP - The SSID of the AP your Rout er is going to connect to as a client. You can also use the survey f unction to select the SSI[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 66 - 2. Failure to follow these gui delines can result in significant performance degradation or ina bility to wirelessly connect to the Router . 4.7.1.4 Wireless Settings in Bridge w ith AP Mode If you select Bridge with AP mode in Figure 3-6 or Bridge w ith AP mode in Figure 4-5 , the Wireless Settin[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 67 -  Key Format - Hexadecimal and ASCII formats are provided here . Hexadecima l format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length. ASCII format stands for any combination of keyboa rd characters in t he specified length.  WEP Index - This option sho[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 68 -  In an elevated location such as a high shelf.  Away from the potential sources of interfer ence, such as PCs, microwaves, and cordless phones.  With the Antenna in the upright position.  Away from large metal surfaces. 2. Failure to follow these gui delines can result in significant p[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 69 -  Near the center of the area in which your wireless stations will operate.  In an elevated location such as a high shelf.  Away from the potential sources of interfer ence, such as PCs, microwaves, and cordless phones.  With the Antenna in the upright position.  Away from large meta[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 70 -  Disable Security - If you do not want to use wireless securi ty, check this radio button. But it’s strongly recommended to choose one of t he following modes to enable security.  WP A/WP A2 - Personal(Recommended) - It’s the WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on pre-shared passphrase. ?[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 71 - Figure 4-26  Radius Server IP - Enter the IP address of the Radius server.  Radius Port - Enter the port number of the Radius server.  Radius Password - Enter the password for the Radius server.  Group Key Up date Peri od - Specify the group key update inte rval in seconds. The value s[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 72 - 64-bit - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any co mbination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not promoted) or 5 ASCII characters. 128-bit - You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not promoted) or 13 ASCII characters. 152-bit - You can enter 32 hexadecima[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 73 - Figure 4-29 Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry To add or modify a MAC Address Filtering entry, follo w these instructions: 1. Enter the appropriate MAC Address into the MAC Address field. The format of the MAC Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit) . For example:[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 74 - 3. Delete all or disable all en tries if there are any entries already. 4. Click the Add New... button. 1) Enter the MAC address 00-0A-EB-B 0-00-0B/00-0 A-EB-00-07-5 F in the MAC Address field. 2) Enter wireless station A/B in the Description field. 3) Select Enabled in the Status pull-down list. [...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 75 - particular receiving station and negotiate the s ending of a data frame. The default value is 2346.  Fragmentation Threshold - This value is the maximum size determining whether packets will be fragmented. Setting the Fragmentation Thre shold too low may result in poor network performance becau[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 76 -  Current Status - The connected wireless stati on's running status, one of STA - AUTH/ ST A- ASS O C/ S T A- JO I NE D / W P A/ W P A- PS K / W P A2 / WP A2 - P SK / AP - UP / AP -D O W N/ D is c on n ec t ed  Received Packets - Packets received by the station  Sent Packets - Packets[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 77 - Figure 4-33 DHCP Setting s  DHCP Server - Enable or Disable the DHCP server . If you disable the Server , you must have another DHCP server within your network o r else you must configure the computer manually .  St art IP Address - S pecify an IP address for the DHCP Server to st art with w[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 78 - 4.8.2 DHCP Clients List Choose menu “ DHCP → DHCP Client s List ”, and then you can view the information about the clients attach ed to the Router in the screen as shown in Figure 4-34 . Figure 4-34 DHCP Client s List  Client Name - The name of the DHCP client  MAC Address - The MAC ad[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 79 -  Reserved IP Address - The IP address reserved for the PC by the Router.  Status - The status of this entry, either Enabled or Disabled . To Reserve an IP address: 1. Click the Add New… button. Then Figure 4-36 will pop-up. 2. Enter the MAC address (in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format.) and IP add[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 80 - There are four submenus under the Forwar ding menu (shown in Figure 4-37 ): Virtual Servers , Port T riggering , DMZ and UPnP . Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. 4.9.1 Virtual Servers Choose menu “ Forwarding → Virtual Servers ”, and then you ca[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 81 - 3. T ype the IP Address of the computer in the IP Address box. 4. Select the protocol used for this application, either TCP , UDP , or All . 5. Select the Enable to enable the virtual server . 6. Click the Save button. Figure 4-39 Add or Modify a V irtual Server Entry  Note: If your computer or[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 82 - 4.9.2 Port Triggering Choose menu “ Forwarding → Port T riggering ”, and then you can view and add port triggerin g in the screen as shown in Figure 4-40 . Some applications require multiple connections, like Internet games, video conferenci ng, Internet calling and so on. These applications[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 83 - 1. Click the Add New… button, the next screen will pop-up as shown in Figure 4-41 . 2. Select a common application from the Common Applications drop-down list, then the T rigger Port field and the Incoming Ports field will be automatic ally filled. If the Common Applications do not have the a pp[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 84 - 3. Incoming Port Range cannot overlap each other. 4.9.3 DMZ Choose menu “ Forwarding → DMZ ”, and then you can view and configure DMZ host in the screen as shown in Figure 4-42 . The DMZ host feature allows one lo cal ho st to be expo sed to the Internet for a special-purpose service such as[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 85 - Figure 4-43 UPnP  Current UPnP Status - UPnP can be enabled or disabled by clicking the Enable or Dis able button.  Current UPnP Settings List - This table displays the current UPnP information.  App Description - The description provided by the application in the UPnP request.  Extern[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 86 - 4.10.1 Basic Security Choose menu “ Security → Basic Securit y ”, and then you can configure the basic security in the screen as shown in Figure 4-45 . Figure 4-45 Basic Security  Firewall - A firewall protects your network from the outside world. Here you can enable or disable the Router[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 87 -  L2TP Passthrough - Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2T P) is the method used to enable Point-to-Point sessions via the Internet on the Layer 2 level. To allow L2TP tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enabled .  IPSec Passthrough - Internet Protocol Security (IPSe c) is a suite[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 88 - Figure 4-46 Advanced Security  Packets Statistics Interval (5~60) - The default value is 10. Se lect a value between 5 and 60 seconds from the drop-down list. The Packets S tatistics Interval value indicates the time section of the p ackets statistics. The result of the statistics is used for a[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 89 -  UDP-FLOOD Packets Threshold (5~3600) - The default value is 500. Enter a value between 5 ~ 3600. When the current U PD-FLOOD Packets number is beyond the set value, the Router will startup the bl ocking function immediately.  Enable TCP-SYN-FLOOD Attack Filtering - Enable or Disable the TCP[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 90 - the Setup page of the Router's W eb-Based Utility locally from insi de the network, c heck the radio button “ Only the PCs listed can browse the built-in w eb pages to perform Administrator tasks ”, and then enter each MAC Address in a separate field. The format for the MAC Address is XX-[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 91 - please enter http://202.96.12.8:8080 in your browser. Later, you may be asked for the Router's password. After successfully entering the usernam e and password, you will be able to access the Router's w eb-based utility. 2. Be sure to change the Router's default password to a very s[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 92 - 2. Enter the MAC address of the PC (e.g. 00-11-22 -33-44-AA) you’d like to control in the MAC Address of Child PC field. Or you can choos e the MAC address from the All Address in Current LAN drop-down list. 3. Give a description (e.g. Allow Google) for t he website allowed to be accessed in the[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 93 - Figure 4-50 Add or Modify Parental Co ntrol Entry For example : If you desire that the child PC with MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-AA can access www.google.com on Saturday only while the parent PC with MAC addres s 00-11-22-33-44-BB is without any restriction, you should follow the settings below. 1.[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 94 -  In Status field, select Enable. 4. Click Save to complete the settings. Then you will go back to the Parental Control Settings page and see t he following list, as shown in Figure 4-51 . Figure 4-51 Parental Control Settings 4.12 Access Control Figure 4-52 Access Control There are four submenu[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 95 - Figure 4-53 Access Control Rule Management  Enable Internet Access Control - Select the check box to enable the Internet Access Control function, so the Default Filter Policy can take effect.  Rule Name - Here displays the name of the rule and this name is unique.  Host - Here displays th[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 96 - 5. Select a schedule from the Schedule drop-down list or choose “ Click Here To Add New Schedule ”. 6. In the Action field, select Deny or Allow . 7. In the Status field, select Enabled or Disabled to enable or disable your entry. 8. Click the Save button. Click the Enable All button to enable[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 97 - 3. Click “ Acce ss Control → Schedule ” in the left to enter the Schedule Settings page. Add a new entry with the Schedule Description is Schedule_1, Day is Sat and Sun, Start Time is 1800 and Stop Time is 2000. 4. Click “ Access Control → Rule ” in the left to return to the Access Con[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 98 - To add a new entry, please follow the steps below. 1. Click the Add New… button. 2. In the Mode field, select IP Address or MAC Address.  If you select IP Addre ss, the screen shown is Figure 4-56 . 1) In Host Description field, create a unique description for the host (e.g. Host_1). 2) In LA[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 99 - 3. In Host Description field, create a unique description for the host (e.g. Host_1). 4. In MAC Address field, enter 00-11-22-33-4 4-AA. 5. Click Save to complete the settings. Then you will go back to the Host Se ttings page and see the following list. 4.12.3 Target Choose menu “ Access Control[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 100 - 1) In Target Description field, create a unique description for the target (e.g. Target_1). 2) In Domain Name field, enter the domain name in the blank. You can enter 4 domain names. 3. Click the Save button. Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries in the table. Click the Next butto[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 101 - 1. Click Add New… button in Figure 4- 58 to enter the Add or Modify an Access Targe t Entry page. 2. In Mode field, select Domain Name from the drop-down list. 3. In Target Description field, create a unique description fo r the target (e.g. Target_1). 4. In Domain Name field, enter www.google.[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 102 - 4. In Time field, you can select all day-24 hours or you may enter the Start Time and Stop Time in the corresponding field. 5. Click Save to complete the settings. Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries in the table. Click the Next button to go to the next page, or click the Previo[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 103 - 4.13 Advance d Routing Figure 4-63 Advanced Routing There are two submenus under the Advanced Routing menu as shown in Figure 4-63 : Stati c Routing List and System Routing T able. Click any of them, and you w ill be able to configure the corresponding function. 4.13.1 Static Routing List Choose [...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 104 - 2. Enter the following data:  Destination Network - The Destination Network is the address of the netwo rk or host that you want to assign to a static route.  Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP Address is the network portion, and which por tion is the host porti[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 105 -  Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask determines which por tion of an IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion.  Gateway - This is the IP address of the gateway device that a llows fo r contact between the Router and the network or host.  Interface - This interfa[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 106 -  Note: For optimal control of the bandwi dth, please select the right bandwidth type and ask your ISP for the total bandwidth of the egress and ingress. 4.14.2 Rules List Choose menu “ Bandwidth Control → Rules List ”, and then you can vi ew and configure the Bandwidth Control rules in t[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 107 - Figure 4-70 Bandwidth Control Rule Settings Step 3: Click the Save button. 4.15 IP& MAC Bing Setting Figure 4-71 the IP & MAC Binding menu There are two submenu s under the IP &MAC Binding menu (shown in Figure 4-71 ): Binding Settings and ARP List . Click any of them, and you will be[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 108 -  IP Address - The assigned IP address of the cont rolled computer in the LAN.  Bind - Check this option to enable ARP binding for a specific device.  Modify - To modify or del ete an existing entry. When you want to add or modify an IP & MAC Binding entry, you can click the Add New?[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 109 - Figure 4-74 Find IP & MAC Binding Entry Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled. Click the Delete All button to delete all entries. 4.15.2 ARP List T o manage the computer , you could observe the computers in the LAN by checking the relationship of MAC address and IP address o[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 1 10 - Click the Load All button to load all items to the IP & MAC Bind ing list. Click the Refresh button to refresh all items.  Note: An item could not be loaded to the IP & MAC Binding list if the IP address of the item has been loaded before. Error warning will prompt as well. Likewise, [...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 1 1 1 - 2. T ype the Password for your DDNS account. 3. T ype the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provi der . 4. Click the Login button to log in the DDNS service. Connection Status - The status of the DDNS servic e connection is displayed here. Click Logout to log out th e DDNS servi[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 1 12 - 4.16.3 Comexe.cn DDNS If the dynamic DNS Service Provider you select is www.comexe.cn , the page will appear as shown in Figure 4-78 . Figure 4-78 Comexe.cn DDNS Settings To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. T ype the Domain Name received from your dynamic DNS service provider . 2. [...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 1 13 - 4.17 System T ools Figure 4-79 T he System T ools menu Choose menu “ System T ools ”, and then you can s ee the s ubmenus under t he main menu: Ti me Settings , Diagnostic , Firmw are Upgrade , Factory Default s, Backup & Restore, Reboot, Password, System Log and St atistics. Click any o[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 1 14 -  Time Zone - Select your local time zone from this pull down list.  Date - Enter your local date in MM/ DD/YY into the right blanks.  Tim e - Enter your local time in HH/MM/SS into the right blanks.  NTP Server I / NTP Server II - Enter the address or domain of the NTP Server I or NT[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 1 15 -  Note: 1. This setting will be used for some time-based fu nctions such as firewall. Y ou must specify your time zone once you login to the router successfully , otherwise, these functions will not take ef fect. 2. The time will be lost if the router is turned of f. 3. The Router will automat[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 1 16 - Y ou can use ping/traceroute to test both numeric IP address or domain name. If pinging/tracerouting the IP address is successf ul, but pinging/tracerout ing the domain name is not, you might have a name resolution problem . In this case, ensure that the domain name you are specifying can be res[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 1 17 - Figure 4-84 Firmware Upgrade  Firmware Version - This displays the current firmware version.  Hardware Version - This displays the current hardware version. The hardware version of the upgrade file must accord with the R outer’s current hardware version. T o upgrade the Router's fir[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 1 18 - Figure 4-85 Restore Factory Default Click the Restore button to reset all configuration settings to their default values.  The default User Name : admin  The default Password : admin  The default IP Address : 192.168.0.1  The default Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0  Note: All changed [...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 1 19 - 4.17.6 Reboot Choose menu “ System T ools → Reboot ”, and then you can click the Reboot button to reboot the Router via the next screen. Figure 4-87 Reboot the Router Some settings of the Router will take effect only after rebooting, which include:  Change the LAN IP Address (syst em wi[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 120 - It is strongly recommended that you should change the factor y default user name and passwor d of the Router, because all users who try to access the Router's Web-based utility or Quick Setup will be prompted for the Router's default user name and password.  Note: The new user name a[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 121 - Figure 4-90 Mail Account Settings  From - Your mail box address. The Router would connect it to send logs.  To - Recipient’s address. The destination mail box where the logs would be received.  SMTP Server - Your smtp server. It corresponds wi th the mailbox filled in the From field. Y[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 122 -  Log Level - By selecting the log level, only l ogs of this level will be shown.  Refresh - Refresh the page to show the latest log list.  Save Log - Click to save all the logs in a txt file.  Mail Log - Click to send an email of current logs manually according to the address and vali[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 123 - Click Delete All to delete all entries in the table. Statistics Table: IP A ddress/MAC Addre ss T he IP Address and MAC address are displa yed with related statistics Packets The number of packets received an d transmitted by the Router. Total Bytes The number of bytes received and transm itted b[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 124 - Appendix A: FAQ 1. How do I configure the Router to access the Internet b y ADSL users? 1) First, configure the ADSL Modem configured in RFC1483 bridge model. 2) Connect the Ethernet cable from your AD SL Modem to the W AN port on the Router . The telephone cord plugs into the Line port of the AD[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 125 - 2. How do I configure the Router to access the Internet b y Ethernet users? 1) Log in to th e Router , click the “ Netw ork ” menu on the left of your browser , and click " WA N " subm enu. On the WA N page, select “Dynamic IP” for "W AN Connection T ype", finish by cl[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 126 - Figure A-4 V irtual Servers Figure A-5 Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry  Note: Your opposite side should call your WAN IP , which is displayed on the “Status” page. 4) How to enable DMZ Host: Log in to the Router , click the “ Forwarding ” menu on the left of your browser , and cli[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 127 - Figure A-7 Basic Security 4. I want to build a WEB Server on the LAN, w hat should I do? 1) Because the WEB Server port 80 will inte rfere with the WEB management port 80 on the Router , you must change the WEB management port number to avoid interference. 2) T o change the WEB management port nu[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 128 - Figure A-8 Remote Management  Note: If the above configuration takes effect, configure to the Router by typing 19 2.168.0.1:88 (the Router’s LAN IP address: Web Management Port) in t he address field of the Web browser. 3) Log in to the Router , click the “ Forwarding ” menu on the left [...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 129 - Figure A-1 0 Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry 5. The wireless st ations cannot connect to the Router . 1) Make sure the " Enable Wireless Router Radio " is checked. 2) Make sure that the wireless stations' SSID accord with the Router's SSID. 3) Make sure the wireless stati[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 130 - Appendix B: Configuring the PC In this section, we’ll introduce how to inst all and configure the TCP/IP correctly in Windows XP . First make sure your Ethernet Adapter is work ing, refer to the adapter ’s manual if necessary . 1. Configure TCP/IP comp onent 1) On the Windows taskbar , click [...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 131 - Figure B-2 5) The following TCP/IP Properties window will display and the IP Address tab is open on this window by default. Now you have two ways to configure the TCP/IP protocol below:  Setting IP address automatically Select Obtain an IP address automatically , Choose Obt ain DNS server auto[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 132 - Figure B-3  Note: For Windows 98 OS or before, the PC and Router may need to be restarted.  Setting IP address manually 1 Select Use the following IP address radio button. And the fo llowing items available 2 If the Router's LAN IP addr ess is 192.168.0.1, specify the IP address as 192[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 133 - Figure B-4 Now: Click OK to keep your settings.[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 134 - Appendix C: Specifications General S tandards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.1x , 802.1 1n, 802.1 1b, 802.1 1g, 802.1 1e, 802.1 1i Protocols TCP/IP , PPPoE, DHCP , ICMP , NA T , SNTP Ports One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation INTERNET RJ45 port supporting passive POE at AP Client Router mode; Four 10/10[...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 135 - Appendix D: Glossary  802.11n - 802.11n builds upon previous 802.11 standards by adding MIMO (multiple-input multiple-output). MIMO uses mu ltiple transmitter and receiver an tennas to allow for increased data throughput via spatial multiplexing and incr eas ed range by exploiting the spatial [...]

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router - 136 -  PPPoE ( P oint to P oint P rotocol o ver E thernet) - PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection.  SSID - A S ervice S et Id entification is a thirty-two char acter (maximum) alphanumeri c key identifying [...]