TP-Link TL-WR740N, TL-WR741ND Manual

Package Contents

System Requirement

• Windows 7
• Windows Vista
• Windows XP
• Windows 2000

Hardware Connection

1. Connect the WAN port on your Router to the Modem's LAN port with an Ethernet cable
2. Connect your computer to any port labeled 1~4 on the Router with an Ethernet cable
3. Plug one end of the provided Power Adapter into the POWER jack on the back of the Router and the other end a standard electrical wall socket. Press the ON/OFF button to power on the Router,

Connecting by Easy Setup Assistant

The Easy Setup Assistant is not supported in Linux or Mac OS. If you are running Linux /Mac or without CD-ROM, please refer to "Connecting by WEB Management Interface".

1. Insert the TP-LINK Resource CD into the CD-ROM drive.
   
2. Here we take TL-WR740N for example. Select TL-WR740N and click Easy Setup Assistant.
   
3. After confirming the hardware connection and the status of LEDs, click NEXT to continue.
   
4. After the connectivity has been checked successfully, please click NEXT to continue.
   
5. Select the connection type your ISP provides and click NEXT. Here we take connection type PPPoE for example.
   
6. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP and then click NEXT.
   
7. Create a unique or easy-to-remember name for your wireless network. You can also keep the default setting. Click NEXT to continue.
   
8. You are recommended to select Most Security (WPA2-PSK) to secure your wireless network, Enter a key of 8~63 characters and click NEXT.
   
9. After confirming the configuration, click NEXT to continue.
   

You can save these settings in a text file on your desktop. If you forget the Network Security Key, you can check the Router Settings.txt.

10. After the configuration is completed successfully, please click NEXT.
    
11. Click FINISH to close the wizard.
    

You can click WEB management interface for more advanced settings.

12. The basic settings for your Router are completed. You can go to http://www.tp-link.com to verify the Internet connection.
    

Connecting by WEB Management Interface

You can go to WEB management interface to configure your Router.

1. Set the IP address of your wired network adapter as Automatically.
   For Windows 7
   Go to 'Start > Control Panel'. Click 'View network status and tasks > Local Area Connection > Properties' and double-click 'Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)'. Select Obtain an IP address automatically, choose 'Obtain DNS server address automatically' and click 'OK'
   For Windows Vista
   Go to'Start > Settings > Control Panel'. Click 'View network status and tasks > View status > Properties' and double-click 'Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /Pv4)'. Select 'Obtain an IP address automatically', choose 'Obtain DNS server address automatically' and click 'OK'.
   For Windows XP/2000
   Go to 'Start > Control Panel'. Click 'Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections'. Right-click 'Local Area Connection', select 'Properties' and then double-click 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)'. Select 'Obtain an IP address automatically', choose 'Obtain DNS server address automatically' and click 'OK'.
2. Open your browser and type tplinklogin.net in the address field. Then use admin for user name and password to log in.
3. Go to Quick Setup and click Next. Select your Internet connection type and click Next.
   
4. Here we take PPPoE for example. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP and then click Next.
   
5. Configure your network name (SSID) and password. and then click Next to continue.
   
6. Click Finish or Reboot to make your settings take effect.

Troubleshooting

How do I restore my Router's configuration to its factory default settings?
With the Router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the RESET button on the rear panel for about 8 seconds before releasing it.

What can I do if I cannot access the Internet?

1. Check to see if all the connectors are connected well, including the telephone line (for your modem), Ethernet cables and power adapter.
2. Check to see if you can access the Router's web management page. If you can, please take the following steps to solve the problem. If you can't, please refer to Connecting by WEB Management Interface.
3. Make sure that you are connected to the TP-LINK Router with the computer that was originally connected to your modem, then log on to the web-based management page and browse to 'Network > MAC Clone', click 'Clone MAC address' and then click 'Save'. Reboot the Router and try to access the Internet from your computer, if the problem persists, please go to the next step.
   
4. Please feel free to contact our Technical Support if the problem persists.

What can I do if I forgot my password

1. Restore the Router's configuration to its factory default settings. If you don't know how to do that, please refer to How do I restore my Router's configuration to its factory default settings?
2. Use the default user name and password: admin, admin.
3. Try to configure your router once again by following the instructions in the previous steps of the QIG.

You can refer to our User Guide on the CD to set up more functions of the Router.

Technical Support

For more troubleshooting help, go to www.tp-link.com/support/faq.asp
To download the latest Firmware, Driver, Utility, go to www.tp-link.com/support/download.asp
For all other technical support, please contact us by using the following details:
Global
Tel: +86 755 26504400
E-mail: support@tp-link.com
Service time: 24hrs, 7 days a week

Singapore
Tel: +65 62840493
E-mail; support sg@tp-link com
Service time: 24hrs, 7 days a week

UK
Tel: +44 (0) 845 147 0017
E-mail: support.uk@tp-link.com
Service time: 24hrs, 7 days a week

USA/Canada
Toll Free: +1 866 225 8139
E-mail: support.usa@tp-link.com
Service time: 24hrs, 7 days a week

Germany / Austria
Tel: +49 1805 875465 (German Service) / +49 1805 TPLINK
E-mail: support.de@tp-link.com
Fee: 0.14 EUR/min from the German fixed phone network and up to 0.42 EUR/min from mobile phone.
Service Time: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. GMT+1 or GMT+2 (Daylight Saving Time in Germany)
*Except bank holidays in Hesse

Australia & New Zealand
Tel: AU 1300 87 5465
Nz 0800 87 5465
E-mail: support@tp-link.com.au
Service time: 24hrs, 7 days a week

Malaysia
Tel: 1300 88 875465 (1300 88TPLINK)
E-mail: support.my@tp-link.com
Service time: 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week

Turkey
Tel: 444 19 25 (Turkish Service)
E-mail: support.tr@tp-link.com (Turkish Service)
Service time: 7days a week AM to 6:00 PM, 7 days a week

Italy
Tel+ 39 02 66987799
E-mail: support.it@tp-link.com
Service time: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, from Monday to Friday

Switzerland
Tel: + 41 (0) 848 800998
E- mail: support.ch@tp-link.com
Fee: 4-8 Rp/min, depending on rate of different time
Service time: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. GMT+1 or GMT+2 (Daylight Saving Time)

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Documents / Resources

References

• TP-Link United Kingdom - WiFi Networking Equipment for Home & Business

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