How to Configure AP Mode on TL-WR702N

Note: This FAQ is only suitable for TL-WR702N with firmware version 130314 or older; it is NOT suitable for 130528 or later version.

Definition:The TL-WR702N is connected to a wired network and transforms the wired Internet access into wireless so that multiple devices can share the Internet.

Application:

1. Office, hotel and places where only wired network is available.

2. LAN gaming party, small meeting and other situations where a temporary wireless network is needed.

Physical Connection

Step 1:

Connect the TL-WR702N directly to your computer’s Ethernet port by an Ethernet cable;

Step 2:

Power on the TL-WR702N.

Initial Computer Setup– For Windows 7, Vista & XP (For Mac OS X, please go to page3)

Step 1:

Windows 7&Windows Vista: Go to Start->Control Panel ->Network and Sharing Center

Windows XP: Go to Start->Control Panel->Network Connections

Step 2:

Windows 7: Go to Network andSharing Center>Change Adapter settings

Windows Vista: Go to Network andSharing Center>Manage Network Connections

Windows XP: (Go to Next Step)

Step 3:

Windows 7, Vista and XP: Right Click Local Area Connection >Select Properties > Double Click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) forWindows XP.

Step 4:

Windows 7, Vista and XP: Select “Use the Following IP address:”

Type the following information:

1. IP address: 192.168.0.10

2. Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Click OK to exit.

Click OK again to apply the settings.

Windows 7, Vista & XP

Initial Computer Setup– For Mac OS X

Go to the Apple>System Preferences>Network> Highlight Ethernet >Configure IPv4: Using DHCP with manual address

Input the IPv4 Address: 192.168.0.10

Click Apply

Access the Management Page

Open a Web Browser > Type 192.168.0.254 in the address bar > Press Enter

Enter the default User Name: admin

Enter the default Password: admin

Click OK

Run Quick Setup

Step 1:

Go to Quick Setup-> Click Next

Step 2:

Select AP-> Click Next

Step 3:

Customize your wireless name (SSID) and password

Wireless Radio: Enable

SSID: (Rename Your Wireless Name)

Region:(Select Your Current Location)

Channel: Auto

Mode: 11bgn mixed

Channel Width: Auto

Security Options: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK

PSK Password: (Create a Private Password)

Click Next

Step 4:

Click: Reboot, and wait until it goes to 100%

Relocate the WR702N

You may now connect the WR702N directly into your Wired Ethernet Network Connection as displayed on the picture below.

Congratulations! All your Wi-Fi enabled devices can connect to the customized wireless network.

Final Computer Reversion– For Windows 7, Vista & XP (For Mac OS X, please go to page 8)

Step 1:

Windows 7&Windows Vista: Go to Start>Control Panel >Network and Sharing Center

Windows XP: Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections

Step 2:

Windows 7: Go to Network andSharing Center>Change Adapter settings

Windows Vista: Go to Network andSharing Center>Manage Network Connections

Windows XP: (Go to Next Step)

Step 3:

Windows 7, Vista and XP: Right Click Local Area Connection >Select Properties > Double Click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) forWindows XP.

Step 4:

Windows 7, Vista and XP: Select “Obtainan IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”

Click OK to exit

Click OK again to apply the settings.

Windows 7, Vista & XP

Final Computer Reversion (For Mac OS X)

Go to the Apple->System Preferences->Network-> Highlight Ethernet ->Configure IPv4: Using DHCP.

Click Apply.

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