Appendix A Application Example | TP-Link TL-WA730RE specification

Appendix A: Application Example

TL-WA730RE150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide

Appendix A: Application Example

The TL-WA730RE relays signal between its stations and the root AP for greater wireless range. It allows you to connect the device with a Router around without any cable.

Providing that you want to connect your computer equipped with wireless adapter to a wired network wirelessly, you can take the following instructions.

1.Configure the Range Extender via a wired connection.

1)Connect your Range Extender to your PC with an Ethernet cable.

2)Configure the IP address for your PC to communicate with the Range Extender referring to 3.1 Configure the PC.

3)Log on to the web-based management page. Configure your Range Extender in the Access Point mode and check the Enable SSID Broadcast box referring to 4.5.1 Wireless Settings.

4)View the Wireless > Basic Settings page and keep the SSID of the AP in mind. (Here we choose TP-LINK as the SSID for example.) You are suggested to change the SSID and secure your wireless network referring to 4.5.1 Wireless Settings and 4.5.2 Wireless Security.

5)Remove the Ethernet cable between the Range Extender and your PC.

2.Connect your Range Extender to the LAN port on the Router with an Ethernet cable.

3.Configure your PC to connect to the network wirelessly.

1)Click Start (in the lower left corner of the PC’s screen), right-click My Network Connections and choose Properties.

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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 Country National restrictionsRestriction Reason/remark Product Description 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1 ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.12008& ETSI EN 301 489-17 EN60950-12006 Package Contents CONTENTSHardware Installation Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide Appendix C Troubleshooting Appendix B Factory DefaultsAppendix D Specifications Appendix A Application Example Conventions Package Contents Package Contents Overview of This GuideChapter 2 Hardware Installation Chapter3 Quick Installation Guide 4.6 DHCP Introduces how to set your AP to be a DHCP server sothat the AP will automatically assign an IP address for your PC Features 1.2 Main FeaturesChapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Product Overview 1.3.1 The Front Panel 1.3 AppearanceTL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide LED Explanation Ensure the Range Extender is powered on before it restarts completely 1.3.2 The Rear Panel 2.3 Connecting the Device Chapter 2 Hardware Installation2.1 Before You Begin 2.2 Basic Requirements 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 The changes wont take effect until the device reboots 4.7 System ToolsTo Reserve IP addresses To modify A Reserved IP address 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 Default Value Appendix B Factory DefaultsCommon Default Settings Wireless 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