TP-Link TL-WR743ND User Manual

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
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64-bit - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is
not promoted) or 5 ASCII characters.
128-bit - You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is
not promoted) or 13 ASCII characters.
152-bit - You can enter 32 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is
not promoted) or 16 ASCII characters.
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Note:
If you do not set the key, the wireless security function is still disabled even if you have
selected Shared Key as Authentication Type.
Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page.
4.7.3 Wireless MAC Filtering
Choose menu “Wireless → MAC Filtering”, and then you can control the wireless access by
configuring the Wireless MAC Filtering function, as shown in Figure 4-28.
Figure 4-28 Wireless MAC Filtering
To filter wireless users by MAC Address, click Enable. The default setting is Disable.
 MAC Address - The wireless station's MAC address that you want to filter.
 Status - The status of this entry, either Enabled or Disabled.
 Description - A simple description of the wireless station.
To Add a Wireless MAC Address filtering entry, click the Add New… button. The "Add or Modify
Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry" page will appear, shown in Figure 4-29:

TP-Link TL-WR743ND Specifications

General

Ethernet LAN	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type	Fast Ethernet
Input current	0.85 A
Rack mounting	-
Frequency range	2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
xDSL connection	No
WLAN data transfer rates supported	150 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	5
Security algorithms	128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Certification	FCC, RoHS
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antennas quantity	1
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	111 mm
Width	174 mm
Height	30 mm
Weight	- g

Summary

Package Contents

1.1 Overview of the Router

Details the router's functions, capabilities, speed, and operation modes.

1.3 Main Features

Highlights the primary technical capabilities and specifications of the router.

1.4 Panel Layout

Details physical interface, front/rear panels, and LED indicators.

Chapter 2: Connecting the Router

2.1 System Requirements

Lists necessary hardware, software, and network prerequisites for setup.

2.3 Connecting the Router

Provides step-by-step instructions for physically connecting the router.

Chapter 3: Quick Installation Guide

3.1 TCP/IP Configuration

Explains TCP/IP configuration on a PC for network connectivity.

3.2 Quick Installation Guide Process

Guides users through router setup using the Quick Setup Wizard.

Chapter 4: Router Configuration

4.1 Login and Status Monitoring

Covers router login procedures and viewing system status.

4.5 Operation Modes

Describes the router's five distinct operational modes.

4.6 Network Settings

Manages WAN, LAN, and MAC cloning for network connectivity.

4.7 Wireless Configuration

Details wireless network name, security, MAC filtering, and advanced options.

4.10 Security Features

Covers firewall, VPN passthrough, parental control, and access control.

4.17 System Tools

Includes firmware upgrades, factory defaults, backup/restore, diagnostics, and system logs.

Appendix B: Configuring the PC

TCP/IP Component Setup

Guides PC users on TCP/IP configuration.

Appendix C: Technical Specifications

General and Wireless Specifications

Lists detailed technical specifications for router hardware and wireless features.