Tp-Link TL-WR743ND [16/145] Chapter 2 connecting the router

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router

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Chapter 2. Connecting the Router

2.1 System Requirements

 Each PC in the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45

connectors

 TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC

 Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later

 If the device is configured to Client Router mode, you also need Wireless Internet Access

Service (WISP)

 If the device is configured to Router mode, you also need Broadband Internet Access Service

(DSL/Cable/Ethernet)

 One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is

connected directly to the Ethernet or the Router works on the Client Router mode.)

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements

 Place the Router in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent

 Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)

 Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the Router

 Operating Temperature: 0 ~40 (32 ~104 ) 

 Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing

2.3 Connecting the Router

To connect the Router, please follow the steps below:

1) Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place is usually at the center of your

wireless network. The place must accord with the Installation Environment Requirements

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

After finishing the steps above, please choose the operation mode you need and carry out the

corresponding steps. There are five operation mode supported by this router: Client Router,

Router, Repeater, Bridge with AP and Client.