Chapter 1. Introduction; Overview Of The Router - TP-Link TL-WR743ND User Manual

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router

Chapter 1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router.

1.1 Overview of the Router

The TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall,
NAT-Router and Wireless AP. With AP Client Router Mode as the default mode, the 150Mbps
Wireless AP/Client Router can connect to the WISP, delivering exceptional range and speed for
the users. Meanwhile, TL-WR743ND creates a local area network for files sharing or Internet
surfing via wireless or wired connections.
Incredible Speed
The TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router provides up to 150Mbps wireless
connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. The speed makes it ideal for handling multiple data
streams at the same time, which ensures your network stable and smooth. It is compatible with all
IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products.
Multiple Operation Modes
The TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router supports five operation modes. The AP
Client Router mode allows the TL-WR743ND to connect to the WISP and create a local area
network via wireless connection. The AP Router mode enables the TL-WR743ND to work as a
router for network sharing with high speed. The functions of AP Repeater mode and AP Bridge
mode are similar, for they both make the TL-WR743ND able to extend the existing wireless
network. In Client mode, TL-WR743ND acts as a wireless station to enable the wired host(s) to
access AP.
Reliable Security Protections
With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN
64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2- PSK, WPA- PSK), as well as
advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router provides
complete data privacy.
Flexible Access Control
The TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router provides flexible access control, so that
parents or network administrators can establish restricted access policies for children or staff. It also
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