Firmware for the TP Link TL WR740N modem. Using third-party software on TP devices - Link

Update is able to solve the problems of previous software versions and improve the current operation of the device.

For update

IMPORTANT:To avoid problems when upgrading software, please read the following information on the update procedure.

• Check the compliance of the hardware version and software version. Installation incorrect version By can damage your device and cancel the warranty. (Usually v1.x \u003d v1)

It is not recommended to install the software version that is not intended for your region. Click to select the region and download the most actual version BY.

• Do not disconnect the power during the update process, as it can cause damage to the router
• Do not update the Wi-Fi router, except when this is the only possible way.
• It is recommended that all users stop using all Internet applications on a computer or disconnected network cable From client devices before updating.

Note:Configuration files may be incorrectly set to new versions of the built-in software that require reset to factory settings.

Recommendations for updating on: Wi-Fi Router, Wi-Fi Router with ADSL2 + Modem, Wi-Fi Amplifier

Using third-party software on devicesTP.- LINK.

Official software TP-LINK devices can be replaced by third-party, for example, on DD-WRT. TP-LINK is not obliged to provide service or technical support For third-party devices, and does not guarantee its stable operation. The damage caused by the device as a result of using third-party software, annuls its warranty.

Open source code for programmers (GPL)

The following information is intended for programmers and is not realistic for most end users of TP-LINK.

TP-LINK products contain a code developed by third parties, including the code developed in accordance with the Universal Public gNU license (GPL) version 1 / version 2 / version 3 or in accordance with the standard public license of the limited application GNU (LGPL). You can use the appropriate software on the GPL license.

You can view, print and download the appropriate GPL license conditions. In the center of the initial GPL codes you get for download source The GPL of the corresponding software used in TP-LINK products, as well as other information, including a TP-LINK list containing the source code of the GPL.

Consider general scheme tP-LINK connections WR740N / TP-LINK WR741ND, as you noticed in this article, the setting of two routers immediately will be considered, since they differ from each other only by antennas (741nd - removable antenna, and 740N is not removable).

As you can see everything quite simply, connect the router to power 220 V, then the network cable, which is included, connect the computer / laptop, insert the provider's cable to the WAN port, to turn it on, press the POWER button.

Now I propose to deal with the indication on the TP-LINK WR740N / TP-LINK WR741ND router.

Indicator - nutrition
Does not burn
TP-LINK WR740N / TP-LINK WR741ND is turned off.
Burning
Power included.

Indicator - System

Burning
The router is loaded.
Flashing
Router in operating mode.
Does not burn
The presence of a system error

Indicator- Wireless network Wi-Fi.
Does not burn
Wi-Fi network is turned off.
Burning
The Wi-Fi network is turned on.

Flashing
Wi-Fi data transmission

Ports LAN 1-4, WAN. Connecting to network connectors
Does not burn
The cable is not connected to the corresponding Internet center connector, or network connection not installed.
Light or flashes
Network connection is established, information is transferred.

Indicator- WPS (QSS)
Slow flashes
Wireless device Connects to the network. This process will take about 2 minutes.
Burning
The wireless device was successfully added to the network.
Quickly flashes
The device was not connected to the network.
Does not burn
The WPS function is disabled.

TP-LINK WR740N / TP-LINK WR741ND firmware update.

The first to start updating the TP-LINK WR740N / TP-Link WR741ND firmware. To do this, connect the computer / laptop using the cable as described above in the diagram.

Attention!!! Firmware update should not be performed by wireless Wi-Fi network.

Configure on a computer / laptop automatic receiving network settings . Then open any browser (IE, Chrome, Yandex, Firefox, Opera) in address line Push the IP address of the router 192.168.0.1 After that, you need to enter a login and password to connect to the web interface, standard login - admin, password- admin.

After that, you will not get a web interface of the router, pay attention to the firmware version and the version of the equipment.

After that, on the computer / laptop having access to the Internet, go to the TP-LINK website and download the latest firmware for your version of the equipment.

Attention!!! Choose your version of the equipment, the firmware of another version can harm the router and bring it out of order.

Download the latest firmware on the site.

Unzip the downloaded archive, as a result you should get a file with expansion .bin On the web interface of the router go "System Tools" - "Update Built-in" - "Review"specify the path to the firmware file and click "Update".

TP-LINK WR740N / TP-LINK WR741ND firmware update will take a few minutes, as a result, the firmware version will change to a newer one.

Attention!!! During firmware update, do not turn off the computer / laptop, router. It can damage the router and bring it out of order.

Setting up the Internet on TP-LINK WR740N / TP-LINK WR741ND.

To set up the Internet on the router you need to go to "Network" - "WAN"Next, you must specify the type WAN connection, more detailed information You can learn from the provider's contract or contacting those. Support provider. Next, depending on the type of connection, you must specify the username and password.

Press the button "Save" And restart the device. In the future, it is necessary to press " Save", After that, a string appears asking you to restart the router, click" Click here ".

And reboot the router.

Setting up Wi-Fi network on TP-LINK WR740N / TP-LINK WR741ND.

To configure Wi-Fi Network On the router you need to go on the web interface "Wireless Mode" - "Configuring Wireless Mode" in line:

Network Name - Indicate how your Wi-Fi network will be called, in this example, the site

Region - Russia (specify your area of \u200b\u200bresidence)

Mode 11BGN mixed

Channel width- Auto

Next, you need to secure the Wi-Fi connection and specify a password for connecting to it, to do this on the web interface "Wireless Mode" - "Protection of Wireless Mode". Select " WPA- PERSONAL / WPA2- PERSONAL"Specify the password. I recommend using a complex password-not less than 8 characters with letters, numbers and specials. Signs ( [Email Protected]#$%).

The update is able to solve the problems of previous software versions and improve the current operation of the device.

For update

IMPORTANT:To avoid problems when upgrading software, please read the following information on the update procedure.

• Check the compliance of the hardware version and software version. Installing an incorrect version of software can damage your device and cancel the warranty. (Usually v1.x \u003d v1)

It is not recommended to install the software version that is not intended for your region. Click to select the region and download the most relevant version of software.

• Do not disconnect the power during the update process, as it can cause damage to the router
• Do not update the Wi-Fi router, except when this is the only possible way.
• It is recommended that all users stop using all Internet applications on a computer or turned off the network cable from client devices before upgrading.

Note:Configuration files may be incorrectly set to new versions of the built-in software that require reset to factory settings.

Recommendations for updating on: Wi-Fi Router, Wi-Fi Router with ADSL2 + Modem, Wi-Fi Amplifier

Using third-party software on devicesTP.- LINK.

The official software of TP-LINK devices can be replaced by third-party, for example, on DD-WRT. TP-LINK is not obliged to provide service or technical support for third-party devices and does not guarantee its stable operation. The damage caused by the device as a result of using third-party software, annuls its warranty.

Open source code for programmers (GPL)

The following information is intended for programmers and is not realistic for most end users of TP-LINK.

TP-LINK products contain a code developed by third parties, including the code developed in accordance with the Universal Public License GNU (GPL) version 1 / version 2 / version 3 or in accordance with the standard public license of Limited GNU (LGPL). You can use the appropriate software on the GPL license.

You can view, print and download the appropriate GPL license conditions. In the center of the GPL source codes, you get to download the source code of the GPL of the corresponding software used in TP-Link products, as well as other information, including the TP-LINK list containing the source code of the GPL.