TP-Link TL-WR743ND User Guide - Page 13
Connecting the Router, 2.1 System Requirements, 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements - client mode
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TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Each PC in the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors ¾ TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC ¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later ¾ If the device is configured to AP client router mode, you also need Wireless Internet Access Service (WISP) ¾ If the device is configured to AP router mode, you also need Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ 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 AP Client Router mode.) 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ¾ Place the Router in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent ¾ Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight) ¾ Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the Router ¾ Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉) ¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router a) AP Router Mode 1. Power off your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router. 2. 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. 3. Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction. 4. Connect the PC(s) and each Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports on the Router, shown in Figure 2-1. (If you have the wireless NIC and want to use the wireless function, you can skip this step.) 5. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the WAN port on the Router, shown in Figure 2-1. 6. Connect the power adapter to the power socket on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. The Router will start to work automatically. - 6 -