The times when the whole family used one computer remained in the distant past. Currently, most people have various gadgets that have the ability to connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi. In order to provide a wireless connection at home, you must install a router. Such a network device allows you to create an access point and use the Internet without restrictions.
Most buyers prefer TP-Link. And it is quite justified. For example, the TL WR741ND router supports all modern technologies. The data transfer rate is 150 megabits per second. In operation, this device has proven itself only on the good side. However, some users have a question: “How to configure a network device?”. The answer to it can be found in this article.
Seat selection
In order to avoid problems with the data transfer speed, it is necessary to start configuring the TL WR741ND from a location choice. There are certain rules in this matter. As you know, the Internet signal is significantly weakened if there are concrete partitions between the rooms. The instructions for the router indicate that the optimal location of the device is the center of the building or apartment. If you follow these recommendations, it will turn out to cover the entire area with a wireless network. It will be useful to provide for the location of the outlet, since this model of the router works from the mains. And another important point is the provider cable. Naturally, it should reach the device.
First connection
Before setting up TP-Link for this model, you need to connect it correctly. To do this, you need the router itself, a stationary computer or laptop. At the beginning of the actions, it is desirable that all devices are turned off. Now you need to collect all the router accessories. First fix the antenna.
The cable that is provided with the network device has a power adapter on one side and a plug on the other. The latter must be inserted into the socket with a round hole. It is located on the back of the case. The power adapter plugs into a power outlet.
A special port is provided for the provider's cable. In this model it is blue. Below it is a WAN mark. To connect the router, the cable must be inserted into this port. A wired connection, for example, with a computer or laptop, is created using twisted pair cable. Four yellow ports are provided for this. They are signed as a LAN with a serial number from 1 to 4.
After all the above steps of connecting TL WR741ND have been carried out, the router is configured through a stationary PC. To do this, turn on the device. The power button is located on the back of the router. When it is pressed from the front, the indicators light up, which indicate the working condition. Naturally, the computer must also be turned on.
TP-Link TL WR741ND: router setup
After checking once again that the network device is correctly connected, you can proceed to the software configuration of the router. To do this, you will need to perform the following steps:
- Launch any Internet browser on the computer.
- Enter a digital code in the address bar. In the factory configuration (if no user changes have been made) it is 192.168.0.1. Then press Enter.
- A pop-up window will appear on the screen. It prompts you to enter a username and password. The default is admin. After filling in both lines, confirm the action by clicking on the Ok button. How to configure TP-Link if a password or login is not recognized? In this case, it is necessary to reset to factory settings.
- If everything is entered correctly, the router menu will open before the user. On the left side there will be sub-items. You need to find the tab "Quick Setup" in them. In the pop-up window, confirm the action and click "Next".
- In the menu where you need to enter the IP address, subnet mask and other parameters, you must select "Auto Detect". Then continue the configuration by clicking on the word "Next".
- If for some reason the automatic determination of all necessary parameters has not occurred, you will need to enter them manually. This information is provided by the provider. As a rule, it is spelled out in the contract. If not, call your Internet service provider and find out everything you need.
- After these settings, the router will offer to create a wireless connection. To do this, enter the network name, select the encryption method and set a password. The user leaves the remaining parameters unchanged.
The configuration process has come to an end. Now you need to click on the "Finish" button. After that, immediately the network device will reboot in order for the new parameters to take effect. This completes the TL WR741ND setup. Now you need to test the wireless connection.
Wireless Internet. How to connect to a Wi-Fi network?
Having created a home wireless network, you can connect to it from any mobile device equipped with a Wi-Fi module. To do this, you need to do the following:
- On a smartphone or tablet, start a search for wireless networks.
- After all available Wi-Fi connections appear on the screen, select the one you need.
- The device will ask you to enter the password, which is saved in the settings of the router. If you dial it without errors, the connection will be established.
In order to check the status of the wireless connection, just use any browser or email client. If the user has access to them, then everything is configured correctly.
Finally
All TP-Link routers differ from their competitors in a simple configuration. This model was no exception. From the above information, the conclusion suggests itself: even an inexperienced user can cope with these actions. And if for some reason you need to restore the factory settings, then this will not cause difficulties. The question will be quite reasonable: "What is needed for this?" Resetting the TL WR741ND is extremely easy. The developers have two methods: through the menu and using the button on the housing (Reset). In the first case, you need to select the tab and activate the reset process, in the second - hold down the key for a few seconds and wait for the device to reboot.