How to Configure Router 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 DSL or cable modem and works as a regular wireless router.

Application:Internet access from DSL or cable modem is available for one user but more users need to share the Internet.

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) 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 Router-> 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:

Choose the WAN Connection your ISP is using. For most DSL and cable ISP, they use Dynamic IP.

If you’re not sure, please consult with your ISP customer service.

Procedures are different according to the Connection Type you choose.

1) Select Dynamic IP, and click Next;

2) Select PPPoE, input the Username and Password provided by ISP and then click Next;

3) Select Static IP, input the IP parameters provided by ISP and then click Next;

Step 5:

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

At the same time please reboot your modem.

Relocate the WR702N

You may now connect the WR702N directly into the LAN Ethernet port on the back of your Modem.

Congratulations! Youcan share your internet to multiple wireless devices.

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 and Sharing Center->Change Adapter settings

Windows Vista: Go to Network and Sharing 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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