TP-Link TL-WR740N router. Setting, purpose, parameters

The proliferation of a huge number of devices that can connect to the Internet using wireless technologies has led to the fact that the presence of Wi-Fi coverage in the house or apartment has ceased to be something special, but rather a necessity. Laptops, smartphones and tablets are available in almost every family, and all users of these devices need Wi-Fi. To date, to create a wireless network in a small room is very simple, you need a single device - a router. Below we will talk about the budget, but not only due to this very popular model - TP-Link TL-WR740N. The configuration of the router will also be considered.

Capabilities

Before proceeding to the questions of installing and configuring the router, it is worth mentioning the description of its main features. This will not make a mistake in choosing a potential device buyer. The TP-Link TL-WR740N's characteristics together with its low cost allow this device to claim the title of one of the best solutions for use in an apartment or small house. The device supports modern standards of information transmission in Wi-Fi networks, including 802.11n 2.4 GHz with a speed of up to 150 Mbps, as well as widely used encryption protocols. The connection to the Internet can be carried out using constant and dynamic IP-addresses, as well as through PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP.

Additional functions

Additional useful features include support for IPTV, as well as the ability to perform port translation. In addition, the router supports DMZ and UPnP. Setting up the TP-Link TL-WR740N is pretty straightforward, and even a novice user can figure this out. Summarizing the above, it is worth noting that this model can be recommended for creating a network of 1-3 computers and several mobile devices, that is, for ordinary needs of the average user.

Connectivity

The first thing that is required after buying any router is connecting to the device cable from the provider, and also pairing the device with the PC using the patch cord that comes with the router. It is advisable to connect the TP-Link TL-WR740N for tuning through a cable, not Wi-Fi, you should not forget about it. On the back of the device there are five connectors, one of which is marked in blue (WAN). It is in this blue connector that the cable from the provider is connected. To connect to a PC or laptop, use any of the yellow connectors (No. 1-4). After the network wires are connected and the router is powered from the 220 V socket, you need to press the power button located near the connectors, and you can proceed to configure. By the way, the TP-Link TL-WR740N scheme, according to which the router is connected to other devices, is displayed on the box.

Establishing an Internet connection

The main function of each router is to distribute the Internet to other devices. Before realizing this feature, you need to configure the TP-Link TL-WR740N to get internet from the provider. To do this, you need to take advantage of the web-based interface of the router. Access to the settings is at tplinklogin.net or 192.168.0.1, which is entered in the address bar of any Internet browser. After authorization (by default, the login and password correspond to the value admin), a screen will open in which absolutely all the parameters of the router are set. The easiest way to quickly connect the Internet to the router is to use the "Quick Setup" item. Going to this item will launch a special wizard, following the instructions of which you need to define the network parameters. For most users, setting up the TP-Link TL-WR740N in this option is limited to selecting the country, city and provider in the first step of the wizard.

Wireless Network Settings

In addition to connecting to the Internet, the above configuration wizard allows you to configure the wireless network settings, mainly represented by the name of the latter, the password for access, the type of encryption. You can specify your own settings, and you can leave the default values. By the way, the default wireless network password is written on a sticker located at the bottom of the device. When you have finished entering the required data, click the "Next" button on the settings screen, and in the next window - the "Finish" button. After the reboot, the device must connect to the Internet and start distributing traffic through the wireless network. If this does not happen, you will have to double-check the correctness of the settings by running "Quick Setup" again.

Firmware Update

Major manufacturers of network equipment, and TP-Link are not exception here, constantly working to improve the software that underlies the operation of their devices. To update the firmware, you need to use the "Firmware Update" item in the "System Tools" menu of the web interface of the router. To refresh the TP-Link TL-WR740N in case there is a new version of the firmware on the official website of the manufacturer is highly desirable. In most cases, this procedure increases the stability of the router, and can also introduce new functions into the device.

Firmware Procedure

So, to update the firmware, you need to use the above-mentioned tool "Firmware Update". But before proceeding to the procedure, you must download the firmware file from the official website of the manufacturer. When downloading a file, it is important to consider the hardware version of the router. Information on the revision can be found on the box from the device, as well as on the label located below the hull of the router. After the required file is downloaded to the PC drive, you need to go to the update tool screen, click the "Select file" button, specify the path to the firmware in the "Explorer" window, and then click the "Update" button. The process of overwriting the firmware will begin, and then the router will automatically reboot.

Conclusion

As you can see, the TL-WR740N is a router model that can be recommended to every user with low requests as a basis for creating a home network. At a low cost, this solution seems almost ideal, at least for those who make the first steps in the world of computer networks or owns a small number of devices that require an Internet connection via Wi-Fi.