TL-WR740N/TL-WR741ND150Mbps Wireless N Router

4.14.2 ARP List

To manage the computer, you could observe the computers in the LAN by checking the relationship of MAC address and IP address on the ARP list, and you could also configure the items on the ARP list. This page displays the ARP List; it shows all the existing IP & MAC Binding entries (shown in Figure 4-86).

Figure 4-86 ARP List

1.MAC Address - The MAC address of the controlled computer in the LAN.

2.IP Address - The assigned IP address of the controlled computer in the LAN.

3.Status - Indicates whether or not the MAC and IP addresses are bound.

4.Configure - Load or delete an item.

¾Load - Load the item to the IP & MAC Binding list.

¾Delete - Delete the item.

Click the Bind All button to bind all the current items, available after enable.

Click the Load All button to load all items to the IP & MAC Binding 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, "Load All" only loads the items without interference to the IP & MAC Binding list.

4.15 Dynamic DNS

Choose menu “Dynamic DNS”, and you can configure the Dynamic DNS function.

The Router offers the DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) feature, which allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (named by yourself) and a dynamic IP address, and then your friends can connect to your server by entering your domain name no matter what your IP address is. Before using this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS

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TL-WR741ND specifications

The TP-Link TL-WR741ND is a versatile wireless router that serves as an ideal networking solution for home and small office environments. Offering a blend of performance, reliability, and affordability, this router has garnered attention for its user-friendly design and solid feature set.

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