TP-Link Router TL-WR740N User Manual

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is not, you might have a name resolution problem. In this case, ensure that the domain name 
you are specifying can be resolved by usi ng Domain Name System (DNS) queries. 
¾  IP Address/Domain Name -  Type the destination IP address (such as 202.108.22.5) or 
Domain name (such as  http://www.tp-link.com). 
¾  Pings Count -  The number of Ping packets for a Ping connection.   
¾  Ping Packet Size -  The size of Ping packet.  
¾  Ping Timeout - Set...

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Figure 4-75  Firmware Upgrade 
¾ Firmware Version  -  This displays the current firmware version. 
¾  Hardware Version  -  This displays the current hardware version. The hardware version of the 
upgrade file must accord with the R outer’s current hardware version. 
To upgrade the Routers firmware, follow these instructions below: 
1. Download a more recent firmware  upgrade file from the TP-LINK website 
( http://www.tp-link.com ).  
2.  Type the...

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Figure 4-76 Restore Factory Default 
Click the Restore button to reset all configuration settings to their default values.   
• The default User Name : admin 
• The default Password : admin 
• The default IP Address : 192.168.1.1 
• The default Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0 
) Note:  
Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored. 
4.16.5  Backup & Restore 
Choose menu “ System Tools  →  Backup & Restore”, you can...

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4.16.6 Reboot 
Choose menu “ System Tools  → Reboot ”, you can click the  Reboot button to reboot the Router 
via the next screen. 
 
Figure 4-78 Reboot the Router 
Some settings of the Router will take  effect only after rebooting, which include: 
•  Change the LAN IP Address (syst em will reboot automatically). 
•   Change the DHCP Settings. 
•   Change the Wireless configurations. 
•   Change the Web Management Port. 
•   Upgrade the firmware of...

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of the Router, because all users who try to access the Routers Web-based utility or Quick Setup 
will be prompted for the Routers  default user name and password. 
) Note: 
The new user name and password must not exceed 14 characters in length and not include any 
spaces. Enter the new Passw ord twice to confirm. 
Click the  Save button when finished. 
Click the  Clear All  button to clear all. 
4.16.8 System log 
Choose menu “ System Tools  → System...

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Figure 4-81  Mail Account Settings 
z  From -  Your mail box address. The Router  would connect it to send logs. 
z To  - Recipient’s address. The destination mail box where the logs would be received. 
z SMTP Server -  Your smtp server. It corresponds wi th the mailbox filled in the From 
field. You can log on the relevant websit e for Help if you are not clear with the 
address. 
z  Authentication  - Most SMTP Server requires Authent ication. It...

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¾ Log Level -  By selecting the log level, only l ogs of this level will be shown.   
¾ Refresh -  Refresh the page to show the latest log list.   
¾ Save Log -  Click to save all the logs in a txt file.   
¾ Mail Log -  Click to send an email of current logs  manually according to the address and 
validation information set in Mail Settings. The  result will be shown in the later log soon.   
¾ Clear Log -  All the logs will be deleted from the...

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Click Delete All to delete all entries in the table. 
Statistics Table: 
IP Addess/MAC Address The IP Address and MAC address are displayed with related 
statistics 
Packets  The number of packets received and transmitted by the Router. 
Total 
Bytes  The number of bytes received and transmitted by the Router. 
Packets The number of packets received and transmitted in the last
 Packets 
Statistic interval  seconds. 
Bytes  The number of bytes...

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Appendix A: FAQ 
1.  How do I configure the Router to access the Internet by ADSL users? 1)  First, configure the ADSL Modem  configured in RFC1483 bridge model. 
2)   Connect the Ethernet cable from your AD SL Modem to the WAN port on the Router. The 
telephone cord plugs into the Line port of the ADSL Modem. 
3)   Log in to the Router, click the “Network” menu on the left of your browser, and click 
WA N  submenu. On the WA N  page, select “PPPoE”...

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2.  How do I configure the Router to access the Internet by Ethernet users? 1)  Log in to the Router, click the “Network” menu on the left of your browser, and click 
WA N  submenu. On the  WA N page, select “Dynamic IP” for WAN Connection Type, 
finish by clicking  Save. 
2)   Some ISPs require that you register  the MAC Address of your adapter, which is 
connected to your cable/DSL  Modem during installation. If your ISP requires MAC 
register, log...