TP-Link TL-WA730RE User manual

TL-WA730RE
150Mbps Wireless Range Extender
Rev: 1.0.0
1910010310

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Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of
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registered trademarks of their respective holders.
No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any
derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-LINK
TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2010 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
All rights reserved.
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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different 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 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only
Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

National restrictions
This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following
the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria None General authorization required for outdoor use and
public service
France
Outdoor use limited to 10
mW e.i.r.p. within the band
2454-2483.5 MHz
Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz
band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current
relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 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 the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Russian Federation None Only for indoor applications
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.

TP-LINK 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 within the scope of Council Directives:
Directives 1999/5/EC
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents
ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1:2008& ETSI EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1:2009
EN60950-1:2006
Recommendation 1999/519/EC
EN62311:2008
Directives 2004/108/EC
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents
EN 55022:2006 +A1:2007
EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
EN 61000-3-2:2006
EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005
Directives 2006/95/EC
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents
EN60950-1:2006
Directive（ErP）2009/125/EC
Audio/Video, information and communication technology equipment- Environmentally conscious
design
EN62075:2008
Person is responsible for marking this declaration:
Yang Hongliang
Product Manager of International Business
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan,
Shenzhen, P. R. China

CONTENTS
Package Contents....................................................................................................1
Conventions .............................................................................................................1
Overview of This Guide ...........................................................................................2
Chapter 1 Introduction...........................................................................................4
1.1 Product Overview.............................................................................................. 4
1.2 Main Features ................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Appearance....................................................................................................... 5
1.3.1 The Front Panel.................................................................................................5
1.3.2 The Rear Panel..................................................................................................6
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ...........................................................................7
2.1 Before You Begin.............................................................................................. 7
2.2 Basic Requirements.......................................................................................... 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
4.5.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ....................................................................................32
4.5.4 Wireless Advanced..........................................................................................34
4.5.5 Throughput Monitor .........................................................................................35
4.5.6 Wireless Statistics............................................................................................36
4.6 DHCP.............................................................................................................. 37
4.6.1 DHCP Settings.................................................................................................38
4.6.2 DHCP Clients List............................................................................................39
4.6.3 Address Reservation .......................................................................................39
4.7 System Tools .................................................................................................. 40
4.7.1 SNMP ..............................................................................................................41
4.7.2 Diagnostic ........................................................................................................42

4.7.3 Ping Watch Dog...............................................................................................44
Be sure to click the Save button to make your 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
Appendix E: Glossary............................................................................................ 56

Package Contents
TL-WA730RE 150Mbps Wireless Range
Extender
Resource CD, including:
zThis User Guide
zOther 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 of the listed items are damaged or
missing, please contact with your distributor.
Conventions
The AP or TL-WA730RE, or device mentioned in this User guide stands for 150Mbps Wireless
Range Extender without any explanations.
Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may differ
from the actual situation. You can set the parameters according to your demand.
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Overview of This Guide
Package Contents: Tells what are contained in the box.
Chapter 1 Introduction: Gives an introduction for the TL-WA730RE 150Mbps
Wireless Range Extender.
1.1 Product Overview: Introduces advantages of using this AP.
1.2 Main Feature: Introduces main features and their benefits.
1.3 Appearance: Gives descriptions of LEDs, ports and buttons on the
front and rear panel.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation: Tells how to connect the AP and the requirements.
2.1 Before You Begin: Gives suggestions for better performance of the wireless
network.
2.2 Basic Requirement: Introduces some basic requirements for successful
installation and long-term use
2.3 Connecting the Device: Introduces steps to connect the AP.
Chapter3 Quick Installation Guide:
3.1 C
Tells how to configure the IP address of your PC and
manage the device easily with a Web-based utility.
onfigure the PC:
3.2 Q
Gives information about how to configure your PC to
communicate with the AP
uick 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
management page.
4.1 Status: Gives information about the AP’s current configuration.
4.2 Quick Setup: Refer to section 3.2 Quick Setup to configure the
TL-WA730RE easily with a Web-based utility.
4.3 QSS: Guides how to add a new wireless device to an existing
network quickly.
4.4 Network: Tells how to configure the IP parameters of AP.
4.5 Wireless: Guides to establish the wireless network in different
wireless modes and deploy the security features
appropriate to your needs.
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4.6 DHCP: Introduces how to set your AP to be a DHCP server so
that the AP will automatically assign an IP address for
your PC.
4.7 System Tools: Provides some useful tools.
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