How to Configure the Bridge Mode on the TL-WR702N(Another case)

Note: This FAQ is only suitable for TL-WR702N with firmware version 130528 or later.

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.

Scenario: 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.

Information of Root Router:

· LAN IP:192.168.0.1

· SSID:TP-Link_WPSdb967c112c

· Encryption Type:WPA2-PSK

· Passphrase:11111111

Configuration on Bridge:

Step1

Connect the computer to the 702N with an Ethernet cable. Open the web browser and type the IP address http://192.168.0.254 into the address bar and then Press Enter.

Step 2

Type the username and password into the boxes of the login page, the default username and password both are admin, then press Enter.

Step 3

Go to Quick Setup-> Click Next

Step 4

Select Bridge-> Click Next

Step 5

Create a guest wireless network name for WR702N as the SSID.Select your current location as the Region.Click Survey.

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

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

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

Click: Next

Step 8

If you want to provide an open network to your guest, please select Disable Security. Otherwise, select Enable Security and create a guest wireless password as the PSK Password.Click Next

Step 9

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

Step 10

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.

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