Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router | TP-Link TL-WA730RE

1.Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router.

TL-WA730RE150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide

Figure 2-1 The Example of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA730RE To establish a typical connection of the AP, please take the following steps:

1.Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router.

2.Locate an optimum location for the AP. The best place is usually near the center of the area in which your PC(s) will wirelessly connect.

3.Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.

4.Connect the Ethernet Broadband Router to the TL-WA730RE Access Point. Power on the AP.

5.Then you can connect a desktop PC or laptop to your network. (Make sure your computer or laptop is equipped with a Wireless Adapter.)

)Note:

If you are not so clear about how to connect your devices to the network, please refer to Appendix A Application Example.

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Rev 1.0.0 TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender All rights reserved COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS FCC STATEMENT CE Mark WarningFCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Reason/remark National restrictionsCountry Restriction ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.12008& ETSI EN 301 489-17 EN60950-12006 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYProduct Description 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1 Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide CONTENTSPackage Contents Hardware Installation Appendix A Application Example Appendix B Factory DefaultsAppendix C Troubleshooting Appendix D Specifications Conventions Package Contents Chapter3 Quick Installation Guide Overview of This GuidePackage Contents Chapter 2 Hardware Installation your PC Introduces how to set your AP to be a DHCP server so4.6 DHCP that the AP will automatically assign an IP address for 1.1 Product Overview 1.2 Main FeaturesFeatures Chapter 1 Introduction LED Explanation 1.3 Appearance1.3.1 The Front Panel TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Ensure the Range Extender is powered on before it restarts completely 1.3.2 The Rear Panel 2.2 Basic Requirements Chapter 2 Hardware Installation2.3 Connecting the Device 2.1 Before You Begin 1. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router 3.1 Configure the PC Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide TL-WA730RE 1 Select Use the following IP address 3.2 Quick Setup Figure 3-9 Quick Setup Figure 3-11 AP List Figure 3-12 Quick Setup - Range Extender Mode B. When you choose Access Point, take the following steps TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 4.1 Status Chapter 4 Configure the Device 4.3 QSS 4.2 Quick Setup Method One To add a new device Figure 4-3 Add A New Device Next TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 4.4 Network 4.5.1 Wireless Settings 4.5 Wireless TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 4.5.2 Wireless Security 1 Range Extender ¾ WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK - Select WPA based on pre-shared key 2 Access Point TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 4.5.3 Wireless MAC Filtering To modify or delete an existing entry To set up an entry, follow these instructions 4.5.4 Wireless Advanced 4.5.5 Throughput Monitor 4.5.6 Wireless Statistics This page will be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds 4.6 DHCP 4.6.1 DHCP Settings 4.6.3 Address Reservation 4.6.2 DHCP Clients List To modify A Reserved IP address 4.7 System ToolsThe changes wont take effect until the device reboots To Reserve IP addresses 4.7.1 SNMP 4.7.2 Diagnostic Figure 4-23 Diagnostic 1 Only one user can use this tool at one time 4.7.3 Ping Watch Dog 4.7.4 Firmware Upgrade 4.7.5 Factory Defaults 4.7.6 Backup & RestoreTo upgrade the devices firmware, follow these instructions 4.7.7 Reboot To restore the devices configuration, follow these instructions2. Wrong process will lead the device unmanaged 4.7.9 System Log 4.7.8 Password Figure 4-31 System Log Appendix 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 Range Extender User Guide Wireless Appendix B Factory DefaultsDefault Value Common Default Settings Appendix C Troubleshooting 1. No LEDs are lit on the access point2. The LAN LED is not lit Appendix D Specifications GeneralPhysical and Environment Appendix E Glossary TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide