TP-Link TL-WR740N manual Overview of the Router, Incredible Speed, Multiple Security Protections

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TL-WR740N

Wireless Lite N Router

Chapter 1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing the TL-WR740N Wireless Lite N Router.

1.1 Overview of the Router

The TL-WR740N Wireless Lite N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Powered by 2x2 MIMO technology, the Wireless Lite N Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance.

Incredible Speed

The TL-WR740N Wireless Lite N 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 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-WR740N Wireless Lite N Router provides complete data privacy.

Flexible Access Control

The TL-WR740N Wireless Lite N 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.

Simple Installation

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.

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Contents TL-WR740N Copyright & Trademarks FCC Statement Country Restriction Reason/remark FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementZhao Jianjun Director of International Business Product Description Wireless Lite N RouterContents Dhcp 100 Package Contents Simple Installation Flexible Access ControlOverview of the Router Incredible SpeedConventions Main FeaturesPanel Layout Front PanelWlan Name Status IndicationRear Panel ¾ RESET:Installation Environment Requirements Connecting the RouterSystem Requirements TL-WR740N TCP/IP Configuration Quick Installation GuidePlease check the connection following these steps Success result of Ping commandLogin Windows Quick Installation GuideQuick Setup Quick Setup Static IP Quick Setup Wireless 10 Quick Setup Finish Status LoginRouter Status Quick Setup QSSBy PBC Method Two Method OneMethod Three Add a New Device Next II. By PINTL-WR740N 1 LAN NetworkLAN 2 WANTL-WR740N TL-WR740N WAN PPPoE TL-WR740N 10 PPPoE Advanced Settings NSW / ACT nsw.bigpond.net.au TL-WR740N 12 WAN L2TP TL-WR740N 13 Pptp Settings MAC Clone Wireless Settings Wireless16 Wireless Settings Wireless Security 17 Wireless Security 19 WPA/WPA2 Encryption You can select either Automatic, or Tkip or AESTL-WR740NWireless Lite N Router Wireless MAC Filtering21 Wireless MAC Filtering To modify or delete an existing entry Wireless Advanced 24 Wireless Statistics Wireless StatisticsDhcp Dhcp Settings27 Dhcp Clients List Dhcp Clients ListTo Reserve an IP address Address ReservationVirtual Servers Forwarding32 Add or Modify a Virtual Server Entry To setup a virtual server entryPort Triggering 34 Add or Modify a Port Triggering Entry To add a new rule, follow the steps below3 DMZ UPnPTo assign a computer or server to be a DMZ server Basic Security SecurityAs shown in Figure Advanced Security Local Management 40 Local Management Remote Management41 Remote Management Parental ControlTo add a new entry, please follow the steps below 42 Parental Control Settings43 Add or Modify Parental Control Entry Rule 11Access ControlTo add a new rule, please follow the steps below 46 Access Control Rule Management47 Add or Modify Internet Access Control Entry Host 48 Host Settings49 Add or Modify a Host Entry Target 51 Target Settings52 Add or Modify an Access Target Entry Schedule 54 Schedule SettingsTo add a new schedule, follow the steps below 55 Advanced Schedule SettingsTo add static routing entries, follow the steps below Static RoutingBandwidth Control Control SettingsRules List 59 Bandwidth Control SettingsBinding Settings 14IP& MAC Bing SettingTo find an existing entry, follow the steps below To add IP & MAC Binding entries, follow the steps below65 Find IP & MAC Binding Entry ARP ListComexe.cn Ddns Dynamic DNSDyndns.org Ddns To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions68 Dyndns.org Ddns Settings 70 The System Tools menu System ToolsTime Settings To configure the system manuallyTo configure the system automatically Diagnostic 73 Diagnostic Results Firmware Upgrade75 Restore Factory Default Factory DefaultsReboot Backup & RestoreSystem log Password79 System Log TL-WR740N 81 Statistics StatisticsPackets Statistics Table IP/MAC AddressTotal BytesAppendix a FAQ Want to use NetMeeting, what do I need to do? Figure A-3 MAC CloneFigure A-5 Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry Want to build a WEB Server on the LAN, what should I do? Figure A-7 Basic SecurityFigure A-9 Virtual Servers Wireless stations cannot connect to the RouterConfigure TCP/IP component Appendix B Configuring the PCShown in the Figure below ¾ Setting IP address manually Now Wireless GeneralEnvironmental and Physical Appendix D Glossary 102