How to Configure Bridge 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 borrows existing wireless Internet and broadcasts it using a different network name(SSID) and password. This application can create two individual networks for two groups of users sharing one Internet.

Application: Small restaurant,shop,bar,home,office and others where Internet service needs to be provided for guests without revealing the password of the existing network for hosts.

Physical Connection

Step 1:

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

Step 2:

Power on the 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) for Windows XP.

Step 4:

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

Type the following information:

IP address: 192.168.0.10

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 Bridge-> Click Next

Step 3:

Click Survey

Locate your router network name under the SSID column, remember the Channel (The channel your wireless network is using)-> Click Connect

Channel: Please select the same channel that your existing wireless network is using too

Security Options: (Please match Security Options with your existing router)

Please refer to Original Equipment Manufacturer for details

Password: (Please match Security Password with your existing router)

Step 4:

Click: Next

If you want to provide an open network to your guest, please select Disable Security. Otherwise, select: Enable Securityand input the PSK Password.

PSK Password: Create a new security password for the guest wireless network

Step 5:

Click Next

Step 6:

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

Relocate the WR702N

You may now relocate the WR702N to a centralized location in order to broadcast a guest network.

Congratulations! You have created a temporary guest wireless network which shares the internet without exposing your wireless password.

Final Computer Reversion– For Windows 7, Vista & XP (For Mac OS X, please go to page 9)

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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