Configuring a TPLINK Router TP
Link TL-WR740N / TL-
WR741ND Basic Configuration
Steps
Configuring Your Router
STEP 1 (a): Connect Your PC to the Router
• Unbox the router and power up the router.
• Connect the Act internet cable to the WAN/Internet port(different coloured port) of the router.
• An extra LAN cable will be available with the router, take LAN cable connect one end to the LAN port(1-4)
of the router(any one port) and one end to the PC or Laptop.
• In the system press key & R key together to open Run dialog box.
• Type ipconfig on the command prompt(Black screen) . The default gateway of the LAN or Ethernet
adapter will be the Router address. (Ex:[Link])
STEP 1 (b): Connect Your Mobile
• Switch on the router and connect ALLNET internet cable to the WAN/Internet port of the router.
• Go to setting in the Mobile, turn on Wi-Fi and wait until the mobile detects router name press the
router name to connect.
• If the router is already configured and the Wi-Fi password is known then go to settings in the
Mobile.
• Under “Wireless and Networks”, press Wi-Fi make sure "Wi-Fi" is turned on.
• Wait until the mobile detects router name press the router name if prompted enter the Wi-Fi
password and press Connect.
NOTE
• Every Router Configuration has two parts
– Configuring the Internet Part, where we tell the Router how to connect to the internet.
– Configuring the Wi-Fi Part, where we decide the name and password with which we connect to
the Router.
• Internet Configuration shown here will guide to Configure the Router in PPPoE.
– This will enable you to browse internet directly, every time you connect to the router. No need
to login again and again.
• Wi-Fi Configuration has also been given, in order to ease the process of you connecting to the Router.
– SSID and Password Creation have been explained.
– Few high end routers have two bands to work on
– 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz – 2.4 GHz band provides higher range, but lesser speed.
– 5 GHz band provides lower range, but higher speed. – Changing Different Wi-Fi Channels
– Helps in reducing Slow Speed Issues.
STEP 2: Logging into the Router
• Open a browser -> Enter the below IP Address in the Address Bar. A login page appears. The usual
usernames and passwords are given in the table below.
• If all the above credentials do not work, please check the back of the router where the username and
password will be mentioned.
STEP 3(a): Internet Connectivity – PPPoE Configuration
• Step 1 : Open any web browser
• Step 2 : Type Router page address on the address bar([Link])
• Step 3 : Login with credentials
STEP 3(b): Internet Connectivity – PPPoE Configuration
• Step 1:Enter the portal username in the PPPoE username field
• Step 2:Enter the portal password in the PPPoE password
• Step 3:Click on Save
• By Default Username & Password is same.
STEP 3(c): Internet Connectivity – PPPoE Service Name
• Step 1: After the Save. Click Advance Option to enter service name.
• Step 2: Enter the Service Name.
• Step 3:Click on Save.
STEP 4(a): Wi-Fi Connectivity – Router SSID/Password Configuration
• Step 1: Type in your preferred Wi-Fi name in SSID(Network name dialog box). Region Select Asia.
• Step 2: All the remaining field are set by default.
• Step 3: click on Save.
STEP 4(b): Wi-Fi Connectivity –Password Configuration
• Step 1 : Click on security mode dialog box and select WPA2–PSK(Recommended).
• Step 2 : To configure a wireless Password
• Step 3 : Click Save.
STEP 5 : Reboot
• After done the configuration.
• Reboot the router.
STEP 6 (As and when required): Firmware upgrade
• System Tools > firmware upgrade > upload the new firmware file > upgrade firmware
• You can choose to download a Firmware version and then upload it offline or choose to download
directly from internet itself.
