TP-Link TL-WR743ND User manual

TL-WR743ND
150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
Rev: 1.1.0
1910010504

- I -
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 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 © 2011 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights
reserved.
http://www.tp-link.com
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.

- II -
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
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
South Building, No.5 Keyuan Road, Central Zone, Science & Technology Park, Nanshan,
Shenzhen, P. R. China
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
Model No.: TL-WR743ND
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

- I -
CONTENTS
Package Contents..................................................................................................................................1
Chapter 1. Introduction.......................................................................................................................2
1.1 Overview of the Router .......................................................................................................2
1.2 Conventions ........................................................................................................................3
1.3 Main Features .....................................................................................................................3
1.4 Panel Layout .......................................................................................................................4
1.4.1 The Front Panel......................................................................................................4
1.4.2 The Rear Panel ......................................................................................................5
Chapter 2. Connecting the Router .....................................................................................................6
2.1 System Requirements.........................................................................................................6
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ..............................................................................6
2.3 Connecting the Router ........................................................................................................6
Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide................................................................................................ 10
3.1 TCP/IP Configuration ....................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Quick Installation Guide ................................................................................................... 12
Chapter 4. Configuring the Router ................................................................................................. 23
4.1 Login ................................................................................................................................ 23
4.2 Status ............................................................................................................................... 23
4.3 Quick Setup...................................................................................................................... 25
4.4 QSSQSS..........................................................................................................................25
4.5 Operation Mode ............................................................................................................... 32
4.6 Network............................................................................................................................ 33
4.6.1 WAN..................................................................................................................... 33
4.6.2 LAN...................................................................................................................... 44
4.6.3 MAC Clone .......................................................................................................... 44
4.7 Wireless ........................................................................................................................... 45
4.7.1 Wireless Settings................................................................................................. 45
4.7.2 Wireless Security................................................................................................. 58
4.7.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ........................................................................................ 62

- II -
4.7.4 Wireless Advanced .............................................................................................. 64
4.7.5 Wireless Statistics................................................................................................ 65
4.8 DHCP............................................................................................................................... 66
4.8.1 DHCP Settings..................................................................................................... 66
4.8.2 DHCP Clients List................................................................................................ 68
4.8.3 Address Reservation ........................................................................................... 68
4.9 Forwarding ....................................................................................................................... 69
4.9.1 Virtual Servers ..................................................................................................... 70
4.9.2 Port Triggering ..................................................................................................... 71
4.9.3 DMZ..................................................................................................................... 73
4.9.4 UPnP ................................................................................................................... 74
4.10 Security ............................................................................................................................ 75
4.10.1 Basic Security...................................................................................................... 75
4.10.2 Advanced Security............................................................................................... 77
4.10.3 Local Management .............................................................................................. 79
4.10.4 Remote Management .......................................................................................... 80
4.11 Parental Control ............................................................................................................... 81
4.12 Access Control................................................................................................................. 84
4.12.1 Rule ..................................................................................................................... 84
4.12.2 Host ..................................................................................................................... 87
4.12.3 Target................................................................................................................... 89
4.12.4 Schedule.............................................................................................................. 91
4.13 Advanced Routing............................................................................................................ 93
4.13.1 Static Routing List................................................................................................ 93
4.13.2 System Routing Table.......................................................................................... 94
4.14 Bandwidth Control............................................................................................................ 95
4.14.1 Control Settings ................................................................................................... 95
4.14.2 Rules List ............................................................................................................. 96
4.15 IP& MAC Bing Setting...................................................................................................... 97
4.15.1 Binding Settings................................................................................................... 97

- III -
4.15.2 ARP List............................................................................................................... 99
4.16 Dynamic DNS................................................................................................................. 100
4.16.1 Comexe.cn DDNS ............................................................................................. 100
4.16.2 Dyndns.org DDNS ............................................................................................. 102
4.16.3 No-ip.com DDNS ............................................................................................... 103
4.17 System Tools.................................................................................................................. 104
4.17.1 Time Settings..................................................................................................... 104
4.17.2 Diagnostic.......................................................................................................... 105
4.17.3 Firmware Upgrade............................................................................................. 107
4.17.4 Factory Defaults................................................................................................. 108
4.17.5 Backup & Restore.............................................................................................. 108
4.17.6 Reboot ............................................................................................................... 109
4.17.7 Password............................................................................................................110
4.17.8 System log..........................................................................................................111
4.17.9 Statistics..............................................................................................................113
Appendix A: FAQ ...............................................................................................................................115
Appendix B: Configuring the PC .................................................................................................... 121
Appendix C: Specifications ............................................................................................................. 125
Appendix D: Glossary ...................................................................................................................... 126

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
- 1 -
Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
¾TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
¾DC Power Adapter for TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
¾One Power Injector
¾Quick Installation Guide
¾Resource CD for TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router, including:
•This Guide
•Other Helpful Information
)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.

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
- 2 -
Chapter 1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router.
1.1 Overview of the Router
The TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall,
NAT-Router and Wireless AP. With AP Client Router Mode as the default mode, the 150Mbps
Wireless AP/Client Router can connect to the WISP, delivering exceptional range and speed for
the users. Meanwhile, TL-WR743ND creates a local area network for files sharing or Internet
surfing via wireless or wired connections.
The TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router provides up to 150Mbps wireless
connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. The speed makes it ideal for handling multiple data
streams at the same time, which ensures your network stable and smooth. It is compatible with all
IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products.
The TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router supports five operation modes. The AP
Client Router mode allows the TL-WR743ND to connect to the WISP and create a local area
network via wireless connection. The AP Router mode enables the TL-WR743ND to work as a
router for network sharing with high speed. The functions of AP Repeater mode and AP Bridge
mode are similar, for they both make the TL-WR743ND able to extend the existing wireless
network. In Client mode, TL-WR743ND acts as a wireless station to enable the wired host(s) to
access AP.
With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN
64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2- PSK, WPA- PSK), as well as
advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router provides
complete data privacy.
The TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router provides flexible access control, so that
parents or network administrators can establish restricted access policies for children or staff. It also
Flexible Access Control
Reliable Security Protections
Incredible Speed
Multiple Operation Modes

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
- 3 -
supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can
manage and monitor the network in real time with the remote management function.
Since the Router is compatible with virtually all the major operating systems, it is very easy to
manage. Quick Setup Wizard is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in
this user guide. Before installing the Router, please look through this guide to know all the
Router’s functions.
1.2 Conventions
The Router or TL-WR743ND mentioned in this guide stands for TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless
AP/Client Router without any explanation.
1.3 Main Features
¾Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to
150Mbps
¾One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, supporting passive POE at AP Client Router
mode
¾Four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX
¾Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security
¾Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet
access
¾Supports AP Client Router mode for WISP Connection
¾Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host
¾Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing
¾Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet
¾Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE
¾Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing
¾Supports Stateful Packet Inspection
¾Supports VPN Passthrough
¾Supports Parental Control and Access Control
¾Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control
List)
¾Supports passive power over Ethernet

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
- 4 -
¾Supports Flow Statistics
¾Supports firmware upgrade and Web management
1.4 Panel Layout
1.4.1 The Front Panel
Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch
The Router’s LEDs and the QSS button are located on the front panel (View from left to right).
Name Status Indication
Off Power is off.
PWR On Power is on.
On The Router is initializing.
Flashing The Router is working properly.
SYS
Off The Router has a system error.
Off The Wireless function is disabled.
WLAN Flashing The Wireless function is enabled.
Off There is no device linked to the corresponding port.
On There is a device linked to the corresponding port but
there is no activity.
WAN,
LAN 1-4
Flashing There is an active device linked to the corresponding port.
Slow Flash A wireless device is connecting to the network by QSS
function. This process will last for about 2 minutes.
On
A wireless device has been successfully added to the
network by QSS function. The LED will keep on for about
5 minutes.
QSS
Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to the network by
QSS function.
Table 1-1 The LEDs Description
)Note:
After a device is successfully added to the network by QSS function, the QSS LED will keep on for
about 5 minutes and then turn off.

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
- 5 -
1.4.2 The Rear Panel
Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch
The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right).
¾POWER: The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the
power adapter provided with this TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router.
¾ON/OFF: The switch for the power.
¾WAN: This WAN port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.
¾1,2,3,4 (LAN): These ports (1, 2, 3, and 4) connect the Router to the local PC(s).
¾RESET：
There are two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults:
1) Use the Factory Defaults function on “System Tools →Factory Defaults” page in the
Router's Web-based Utility.
2) Use the Factory Default RESET button: With the Router powered on, use a pin to press
and hold the RESET button (about 5 seconds) until the SYS LED becomes quick-flash
from slow-flash. And then release the button and wait the Router to reboot to its factory
default settings.
¾Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data.

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
- 6 -
Chapter 2. Connecting the Router
2.1 System Requirements
¾Each PC in the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45
connectors
¾TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC
¾Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later
¾If the device is configured to AP client router mode, you also need Wireless Internet Access
Service (WISP)
¾If the device is configured to AP router mode, you also need Broadband Internet Access
Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)
¾One 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
¾Place the Router in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent
¾Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)
¾Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the Router
¾Operating Temperature: 0 ~40 (32 ~104 )℃℃℉ ℉
¾Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
2.3 Connecting the Router
To connect the Router, please follow the steps below:
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.
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: AP Client Router,
AP Router, AP Repeater, AP Bridge and Client.

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
- 7 -
a) AP Client Router Mode
Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR743ND in AP Client Router mode
1. Connect the notebook/PC to the LAN port of TL-WR743ND router with an Ethernet cable.
2. Plug one end of the provided power adapter into the POWER jack of the router, and the other
end to a standard electrical wall socket.
3. Press the power button of the router.
4. Power on the PC(s) and notebook(s).
b) AP Router Mode
Figure 2-2 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR743ND in AP Router mode
1. Connect the PC(s)/Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports on the Router.
2. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the WAN port on the Router.
3. Plug one end of the provided power adapter into the POWER jack of the router, and the other
end to a standard electrical wall socket.
4. Press the power button of the router.
5. Power on the Cable/DSL Modem, PC(s) and notebook(s).

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
- 8 -
c) AP Repeater Mode
Figure 2-3 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR743ND in AP Repeater mode
1. Plug one end of the provided power adapter into the POWER jack of the router, and the other
end to a standard electrical wall socket.
2. Press the power button of the router.
3. Power on the notebook(s).
)Note:
It is recommended that you connect a PC/notebook to the LAN port of the Router with an Ethernet
cable, and then login the Router from the PC/notebook to set the Router in AP Repeater mode.
d) AP Bridge Mode
Figure 2-4 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR743ND in AP Bridge mode
1. Plug one end of the provided power adapter into the POWER jack of the router, and the other
end to a standard electrical wall socket.
2. Press the power button of the router.
3. Power on the notebook(s).
)Note:
It is recommended that you connect a PC/notebook to the LAN port of the Router with an Ethernet
cable, and then login the Router from the PC/notebook to set the Router in AP Bridge mode.

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
- 9 -
e) Client Mode
Figure 2-5 Hardware Installation of the TL-WR743ND in Client mode
1. Connect the PC to the LAN port of TL-WR743ND router with an Ethernet cable.
2. Plug one end of the provided power adapter into the POWER jack of the router, and the other
end to a standard electrical wall socket.
3. Press the power button of the router.
4. Power on the PC(s).

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
- 10 -
Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide
This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your TL-WR743ND 150Mbps
Wireless AP/Client Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes.
3.1 TCP/IP Configuration
The default IP address of the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router is 192.168.1.1.
And the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be changed as you desire. In
this guide, we use all the default values for description.
Connect the local PC to the LAN ports of the Router. And then you can configure the IP address
for your PC in the following two ways.
¾Configure the IP address manually
1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC. If you need instructions as to how to do this,
please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC".
2) Configure the network parameters. The IP address is 192.168.1.x ("x" is any number
from 2 to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1 (The
Router's default IP address)
¾Obtain an IP address automatically
1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC.
If you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the
PC”.
2) Then the built-in DHCP server will assign IP address for the PC.
Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection
between your PC and the Router. The following example is in Windows 2000 OS.
Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter.
¾If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC
and the Router has been established well.

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
- 11 -
Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command
¾If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC
and the Router is failed.
Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command
Please check the connection following these steps:
1. Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct?
)Note:
The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC's adapter
should be lit.

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
- 12 -
2. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?
)Note:
If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of
192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254.
3.2 Quick Installation Guide
With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless
AP/Client Router. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS
with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address
http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of the browser.
Figure 3-3 Log in the Router
After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the Figure 3-4. Enter admin for the
User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the OK button or press the
Enter key.
Figure 3-4 Login Windows
)Note:
If the above screen does not pop-up, 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 it.

TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
- 13 -
2. After a successfully login, you can click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your
Router.
Figure 3-5 Quick Setup
3. Click Next, and then Choose Operation mode page will appear, shown in Figure 3-6.
Figure 3-6 Choose Operation Mode
)Note:
The Router supports five operation modes for multi-user to access the Internet: AP Client Router, AP
Router, AP Repeater, AP Bridge and Client. In AP Client Router mode, it can access the Internet
wirelessly by your WISP’s support. In AP Router mode, it can access the Internet via ADSL/Cable
Modem. In AP Repeater mode, the AP will relays data to an associated root AP. In AP Bridge mode,
the device bridge to another AP. In Client mode, the device will act as a wireless station to enable
wired host(s) to access AP. You can configure your device quickly by the following steps in
different modes.
A. When you choose AP Client Router on Choose Operation mode page in Figure 3-6 , take
the following steps:
1. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will appear as shown in Figure 3-7