How to connect TP-Link TL-WR740N?
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The router is one of the most popular deviceswide range of network equipment. It is thanks to this device you can distribute the Internet to several computers, without resorting to an additional network cable. One of the most popular models among the routers is the TP-Link TL-WR740N - a router with one antenna, the signal of which is enough to cover one apartment with a Wi-Fi network (for comparison of popular network equipment brands, see Which router is better). Setting it up is pretty straightforward, but some users may face some problems, so in this article we'll take a closer look at how to connect the TP-Link TL-WR740N to a computer.
Physical connection of the router
Included with the router is a power cord forRJ-45 connectors. To connect the router to the computer, use one of the LAN ports (connectors surrounded by orange plastic) located on the back of the router, and plug the other end of the cord into the socket with the network card of the computer. In the WAN port (surrounded by blue plastic), you need to insert the provider cable. After that, plug the power adapter (located between the "reset" and "on / off" buttons) to insert the cord from the adapter and plug it into the outlet.
Configuring the TP-Link Router TL-WR740N
To connect the router to the computer, follow these steps:
- In the "Start" panel we find the monitor icon and select the "Network management center ..." - "Local area network connection";
- In the "Status" window, click the "Properties" button. In the drop-down menu, select the item "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)" - "Properties". In the opened window we move the markers to the points: "Get automatically".
For more tips on configuring the router, see How to Install a Router. Owners of the D-link router will also be interested in the article How to configure D-Link dir-300.
