TP-Link TL-WA730RE manual Hardware Installation, Before You Begin, Basic Requirements

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

TL-WA730RE150Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

2.1Before You Begin

Please read this User Guide carefully before installing and using the equipment. The operating distance range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical position of the wireless devices. Factors that can weaken signals by getting in the way of your network’s radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. Typical ranges vary base on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or office.

For best performance of your wireless network, you are suggested to:

1). Avoid redundant obstacles and interference between the wireless devices.

2). Keep your AP away from appliances with a strong electric field or magnetic field, such as a microwave oven or refrigerator.

Place the AP near the center of the area in which your computers operates.

2.2Basic Requirements

zUse only the power adapter provided with your AP

zThe electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible

zPlace your AP in a well ventilated place far from direct sunlight, any heater or heating vent

zLeave at least 2 inches (5cm) space around the device for heat dissipation

zTurn off your AP and unplug the power adapter in a lighting storm to avoid damage

zWeb browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or above

zOperating temperature: 0~40(32~104)

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

2.3Connecting the Device

Figure 2-1is an example of the typical application of TL-WA730RE in the infrastructure network. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router.

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Contents TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless N Range Extender Rev 2.0.0COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS All rights reservedCE Mark Warning FCC STATEMENTFCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Industry Canada Statement Safety InformationCanadian Compliance Statement Korea Warning StatementsThis product can be used in the following countries The product carries the CE Mark DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYProduct Description 150Mbps Wireless N Range Extender ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1Hardware Installation CONTENTSPackage Contents Chapter 3 Quick Installation GuideAppendix D Specifications Appendix B Factory DefaultsAppendix C Troubleshooting Appendix A Application ExamplePackage Contents TL-WA730RE1.2 Conventions Chapter 1 Introduction1.1 Product Overview TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide1.4 Appearance 1.3 Main FeaturesFeatures Benefits1.4.2 The Rear Panel Ensure the Range Extender is powered on before it restarts completely 2.1 Before You Begin Chapter 2 Hardware Installation2.3 Connecting the Device 2.2 Basic Requirements1. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide 3.1 Quick SetupFigure 3-2 Login Windows Figure 3-4 Operation Mode Figure 3-6 AP List Figure 3-7 Wireless Settings - Access Point mode Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Finish Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Finish Chapter 4 Configure the Device 4.1 Login4.2 Status 4.5 WPS 4.3 Quick Setup4.4 Operation Mode Method One To add a new deviceI. By PBC TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide 4.7 Wireless 4.6 Network4.7.1 Wireless Settings ¾ Region - Please select the right region from the drop-down list 4.7.2 Wireless Security 1 Repeater Range Extender 3 WPA2-Personal - WPA versionWEP Key Format - You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format. ASCII format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length. Hexadecimal format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits 0-9, a-f, A-F in the specified length 2 Access Point 4.7.3 Wireless MAC Filtering To set up an entry, follow these instructions To add a MAC Address Filtering entry, follow these instructionsTo modify or delete an existing entry 4.7.4 Wireless Advanced 150Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide4.7.5 Antenna Alignment 4.7.6 Throughput Monitor4.7.7 Wireless Statistics 4.8 DHCP4.8.1 DHCP Settings 4.8.2 DHCP Clients List 4.8.3 Address ReservationTo modify A Reserved IP address 4.9 System ToolsTo Reserve IP addresses To delete all Reserved IP addresses 1. Click Clear All4.9.1 SNMP 4.9.2 Time Settings ¾ For automatic time synchronization 4.9.3 Diagnostic¾ To set time manually Figure 4-28 Diagnostic 4.9.4 Ping Watch Dog 4.9.5 Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the devices firmware, follow these instructions 4.9.6 Factory Defaults4.9.7 Backup & Restore 4.9.8 Reboot To restore the devices configuration, follow these instructions4.9.9 Password 4.9.10 System LogFigure 4-36 System Log 4.9.11 Statistics ¾ Current ¾ Statistics Table¾ Total ¾ ModifyAppendix A Application Example 3 Right-click the wireless connection icon “” on the screen of the PC and then select View Available Wireless Networks TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide Common Default Settings Appendix B Factory DefaultsDefault Value WirelessAppendix C Troubleshooting T2. What can I do if I forget my password?2 Click Change adapter settings 3 Right-click Local Area Connection, and Click Properties4 Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP/IPv4 TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide Physical and Environment Appendix D SpecificationsGeneral Appendix E Glossary TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide
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