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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender Rev: 1.0.0 1910010310
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    COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced
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    from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. This device complies with part 15 exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to
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    2012 Italy None If used outside of own premises, general authorization is required Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service supply(not for spectrum) Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from
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    TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender Model No.: TL-WA730RE Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product
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    7 2.3 Connecting the Device 7 Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide 9 3.1 Configure the PC 9 3.2 Quick Setup ...12 Chapter 4 Configure the Device 17 4.1 Status...17 4.2 Quick Setup ...18 4.3 QSS ...18 4.4 Network...23 4.5 Wireless ...24 4.5.1 Wireless Settings 24 4.5.2 Wireless Security 27
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    settings in operation 45 4.7.4 Firmware Upgrade 45 4.7.5 Factory Defaults 46 4.7.6 Backup & Restore 46 4.7.7 Reboot ...47 4.7.8 Password ...48 4.7.9 System Log...48 Appendix A: Application Example 50 Appendix B: Factory Defaults 53 Appendix C: Troubleshooting 54 Appendix D: Specifications 55
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    Package Contents TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender Resource CD, including: z This User Guide z Other Helpful Information Power Adapter for TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender Ethernet Cables Quick Installation Guide ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any
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    your PC to communicate with the AP 3.2 Quick Setup: Gives information about how to log on to the web-based management page and configure the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender easily with a Web-based utility. Chapter 4 Configure the Device: Tells how to configure the AP via the web-based
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    4.6 DHCP: 4.7 System Tools: Introduces how to set your AP to be a DHCP server so that the AP will automatically assign an IP address for your PC. Provides some useful tools. 3
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    data privacy. The TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender is easy to configure and manage with the Utility provided. Besides, the Auto-repeater function can be used to connect the device with a Router around without any cable. For more information, please look through this User Guide. 1.2 Main
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 1.3 Appearance 1.3.1 The Front Panel Figure 1-1 The front panel of the TL-WA730RE consists of several LED indicators, which is designed to indicate connections. View from left to right, Table 1-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of the
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    with the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender. LAN: One LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 port connects to a network device, such as a switch or a router. RESET: The Reset button is used to restore the AP's factory default settings. There are two ways to reset the Access Point's factory defaults: z Method
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Before You Begin Please read this User Guide carefully before installing and using the equipment. The operating distance range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 2-1 The Example of Infrastructure Network Incorporating the TL-WA730RE To establish a typical connection of the AP, please take the following steps: 1. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router. 2. Locate an optimum location for the AP.
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    chapter will guide you to configure your PC to communicate with the AP and to configure and manage the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender easily with a Web-based utility. 3.1 Configure the PC The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Address range without
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 3-2 3. In the General tab of Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Figure 3-3 10
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 4. Configure the IP address manually. 1) Select Use the following IP address. 2) Enter 192.168.1.* (* is any integer between 1 to 253) into the IP address filed, 255.255.255.0 into the Subnet mask filed. 3) Click OK to keep your settings. Figure
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    sure the TCP/IP for your PC is right configured. If the AP's IP address is 192.168.1.254, your PC's IP address must be within the range of 192.168.1.1 ~ 192.168.1.253. 3.2 Quick Setup With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender. The Web
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ) Note: If the above screen does not prompt, it means that your web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 3-11 AP List 2） Find the SSID of the Access Point / Router you want to access, and click Connect in the corresponding row. For example, the first item is selected. The MAC address will be automatically filled into the corresponding box
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ Operation Mode - Two Operation Modes are supported, including: Range Extender and Access Point. ¾ MAC of AP - The MAC address of the desired AP. The AP client will connect to the desired AP according to MAC address. ) Note: 1. In Range Extender
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide wireless network security, the default SSID is set to be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of each Router's MAC address). This value is case-sensitive. For example, TEST is NOT the same as test. ¾ Region - Specifies the
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Chapter 4 Configure the Device This Chapter describes how to configure your Access Point via the web-based management page. The TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender is easy to configure and manage with the Web-based (Internet Explorer,
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    on or reset. ) Note: If you select Access Point mode in Figure 3-10, the wireless status in Figure 4-1 will change, similar to the figure below: 4.2 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." 4.3 QSS QSS (Quick Secure Setup) can help you to quickly and securely connect to
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-2 QSS ¾ Operation Mode - Displays the current operation mode of the device. ¾ QSS Status - To enable or disable the QSS function here. ¾ Current PIN - The current value of the device's PIN is displayed here. The default PIN of the device
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-3 Add A New Device Step 2: Choose "Press the button of the new device in two minutes" and click Connect. Step 3: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose "Push the button on my access point" in the configuration
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Method Two: Enter the PIN into my AP Step 1: Keep the QSS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 4-2, then
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ) Note: The QSS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter In this example, the default example). Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose "Enter a PIN from my access point" in the configuration utility of the QSS as
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ) Note: The default PIN code of the AP can be found in its label or the QSS configuration screen as Figure 4-2. You will see the following screen when the new device has successfully connected to the network. Figure 4-5 ) Note: 1. The QSS LED on
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally use 255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask. ¾ Gateway - The gateway should be in the same subnet as your IP address. ¾ MAC Address - The physical address of the AP. The
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-8 Wireless Settings in Range Extender mode ¾ Operation Mode - Two Operation Modes are supported, including: Access Point and Range Extender. ¾ MAC of AP - The MAC address of the desired AP. The AP client will connect to the desired AP
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ) Note: Restricted by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection option. ¾ Channel Width - Determines the channel width to be used. It is unnecessary to change the default value unless required. ¾ Max Tx Rate
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    -WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ Region - Specifies the region where the wireless function of the AP can be used. Select your region from the drop-down list. If your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance. ) Note: The default
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide shown as Figure 4-10. The security options are different for different operation mode. 1) Range Extender Figure 4-10 Wireless Security - Range Extender ¾ Operation Mode - Shows the current operation mode. ¾ Disable Security - Check this box radio
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide • Key Type - You can select the WEP key length ( is not permitted) or 16 ASCII characters. ) 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. ¾ WPA-PSK/
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    Point TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-11 Wireless Security - Access Point ¾ Operation Mode - Shows the current operation mode. ¾ Disable Security - Check this box radio button to disable wireless security. If disabled, the wireless stations will be able to connect
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide • WEP Key Format - You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format. ASCII format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length. Hexadecimal format
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide • Group Key configuration is the same in each operation mode, here we just take the Access Point for example. Figure 4-12 Wireless MAC address Filtering The Wireless MAC Address Filtering feature allows you to control wireless stations accessing
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-13 Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry ¾ MAC Address - Enter the wireless station's MAC address that you want to control. ¾ Description - Give a simple description of the wireless station. ¾ Status - Select a status for
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide For example: If you desire that the wireless station A with MAC address 00-0A-EB-00- 07-BE is able to access the device, while all other wireless stations cannot access the device, you should configure the Wireless MAC Address Filtering list by
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ Tx Power - Specifies the transmit power of the device. You can select High, Middle or Low which you would like. High is the default setting and is recommended. ¾ Beacon Interval - Specifies a value between 20-1000 milliseconds. The beacons are
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-15 Throughput Monitor ¾ Rate - The Throughput unit. ¾ Run Time - How long this function is running. ¾ Transmit - Wireless transmit rate information. ¾ Receive - Wireless receive rate information. Click the Start button to start wireless
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-16 Statistics of the device attached wireless stations ¾ Operation Mode - Shows the current operation mode. ¾ MAC Address - Shows the connected wireless station's MAC address ¾ Current Status - The connected wireless station's running
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 4.6.1 DHCP Settings Selecting DHCP > DHCP Settings will enable you to set up the AP as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the PCs that are connected to the system on the LAN. The
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ) Note: 1 When the device is working on Dynamic IP mode, the DHCP Server function will be disabled. 2 To use the DHCP server function of the device, you should configure all computers in the LAN as "Obtain an IP Address automatically" mode. This
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ MAC Address - Here displays the MAC address of the PC for which you want to reserve an IP address. ¾ Reserved IP Address - Here displays the IP address that the AP is reserved. ¾ Status - Here shows whether the entry is enabled or not ¾ Modify
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-21 The System Tools menu 4.7.1 SNMP Selecting System Tools > Select the radio button before Disable will disable this function. The default setting is Disable. ¾ SysContact - The textual identification of the contact person for this managed node
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ¾ SysName - An administratively-assigned name for this managed node. access to the Device's SNMP information. The community name can be considered a group password. The default setting is "public". ¾ Get Source - Get source defines the IP address
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-23 Diagnostic ¾ Diagnostic Tools - Click the radio button to select one diagnostic tool. • Ping - This diagnostic tool troubleshoots connectivity, reachability, and name resolution to a given host or gateway by using the Internet Control
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide return Time Exceeded messages for packets with expired TTL values and are invisible to the traceroute tool. In this case, a row of asterisks (*) is displayed for that hop. ¾ IP Address - Enter the IP Address (such as 202.108.22.5) of the PC whose
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-25 Ping Watch Dog Utility ¾ Enable - Turn on/off Ping Watch Dog. ¾ IP Address - The IP address of the target host where the Ping Watch Dog Utility is sending ping packets. ¾ Interval - Time internal between two ping packets which are
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide ) Note: 1 There is no need to upgrade the firmware unless the new firmware has a new feature you want to use. However, when experiencing problems caused by the device itself, you can try to upgrade the firmware. 2 Before upgrading the device's
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-28 Save or Restore the Configuration Click Backup to save all configuration settings to your local computer as a file. To restore the device's configuration, follow these instructions: • Click Browse... to find the configuration file
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 4.7.8 Password Selecting System Tools > Password allows you to change the factory default user name and password of the device on the screen shown in Figure 4-30. Figure 4-30 Password It is strongly recommended that you change the factory default
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Figure 4-31 System Log The device can keep logs of all traffic. You can query the logs to find what happened to the device. ¾ Log
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    Configure your Range Extender in the Access Point mode and check the Enable SSID Broadcast box referring to 4.5.1 Wireless Settings. 4) View the Wireless > Basic Settings page and keep the SSID of the AP in mind. (Here we choose TP-LINK as the SSID for example.) You are suggested to change the SSID
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 2) On the My Network Connections window, right-click Wireless Network and choose Enable to enable wireless network function. 3) Right-click the wireless connection icon " " on the screen of the PC and then select View Available Wireless Networks.
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide 5) Then the following page will display, which indicates you have been successfully added to the network wirelessly. 52
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Appendix B: Factory Defaults Item Default Value Common Default Settings Username admin Password admin IP Address 192.168.1.254 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Wireless SSID TP-LINK_XXXXXX Wireless Security Disable Wireless MAC Address
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Appendix C: Troubleshooting 1. No LEDs are lit on the access point. It takes a few seconds for the Power LED to light up. Wait a minute and check the status of Power LED. If there the LED is
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Appendix D: Specifications General Standards and Protocols IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.11n, 802.11b and 802.11g, TCP/IP, DHCP Safety & Emission FCC、CE Ports Cabling Type Wireless Frequency Band Radio Data Rate One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation LAN
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide Appendix E: Glossary 802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security.
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    TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range Extender User Guide provides an authentication alternative to an expensive RADIUS server. WPA-PSK is a simplified but still powerful form of WPA most suitable for home Wi-Fi
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TL-WA730RE
150Mbps Wireless Range Extender
Rev: 1.0.0
1910010310